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Non-amplifiable polynucleotides for encoding information

Patent Number 12709772 - August 18, 2026

Polynucleotides used for encoding information are synthesized with universal base analogs that participate in pi-stacking interactions but do…

Magnetic locking mechanism for a computing device enclosure

Patent Number 12709916 - August 18, 2026

The presently disclosed magnetic locking mechanism(s) for a computing device enclosure is directed at providing a fast, but tamper resistant…

Hybrid depth imaging with sparse subject irradiation

Patent Number 12710542 - August 18, 2026

A method enacted in a depth-imaging system comprises (a) modulating radiant output from an emitter at one or more modulation frequencies; (b)…

Method for dividing optical fibre

Patent Number 12710591 - August 18, 2026

A method for dividing an optical fibre comprises providing a hollow core optical fibre having a length, a cladding which comprises a…

Laser illumination for microscope system

Patent Number 12710636 - August 18, 2026

A microscope system includes a laser light source to emit illumination light toward an observation sample. A plurality of optical fibers are…

Microsoft Patent Applications

NEAR-EYE DISPLAY SYSTEMS UTILIZING AN ARRAY OF PROJECTORS

Application Number 20260244027 - August 20, 2026

The present disclosure describes near-eye display systems including an array of projectors and a one-dimensional exit pupil expander. The…

DEMONSTRATION-BASED TASK ASSISTANCE USING MACHINE LEARNING

Application Number 20260244470 - August 20, 2026

This document relates to using machine learning models to assist users with real world tasks. The disclosed implementations can obtain a…

LEVERAGING HEALTH STATUSES OF DEPENDENCY INSTANCES TO ANALYZE OUTAGE ROOT CAUSE

Application Number 20260244526 - August 20, 2026

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods determining a root cause of an outage of a dependent service. A method…

COORDINATED SET PERIPHERAL DEVICE PAIRING AND CONNECTION MANAGEMENT

Application Number 20260244580 - August 20, 2026

A system and method for providing coordinated set peripheral device pairing and connection management. Pairing a peripheral device to a host…

On-Device Artificial Intelligence Processing In-Browser

Application Number 20260244697 - August 20, 2026

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for on-device, in-browser AI processing. In examples, a selection of an AI…

Microsoft Federal Litigation Filings

Microsoft Corporation v. X1 Discovery, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit - August 20, 2026

Microsoft Corporation v. X1 Discovery, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit - August 20, 2026

Microsoft Corporation v. X1 Discovery, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit - August 20, 2026

Murdock v. Microsoft Corporation

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit - August 14, 2026

JMG Ventures LLC v. Microsoft Corporation

Massachusetts District Court - August 13, 2026

Microsoft Federal District Court Decisions

Key v. Microsoft Corporation et al

California Northern District Court - August 7, 2026

ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 41 Motion to Dismiss. Second Amended Complaint is due by 8/28/2026. (ahm, COURT STAFF)…

Basich et al v. Microsoft Corporation

Washington Western District Court - August 7, 2026

ORDER granting the Parties' 38 Stipulated MOTION Extending Briefing Deadlines For Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration Motion…

MICROSOFT CORPORATION v. JOHN DOES 1-2

District Of Columbia District Court - August 5, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 45 Motion for Default Judgment and for Permanent Injunction. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph…

Yakubu v. Microsoft Corporation et al

New York Southern District Court - July 31, 2026

ORDER: A telephonic conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The parties should be prepared to discuss the status of…

Rodriguez v. Microsoft Corporation et al

California Eastern District Court - July 15, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 33 Application of Julia Chapman to Practice Pro Hac Vice signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 7/15/2026.…

Microsoft State Court Decisions

Drus v. Microsoft Corporation

Kentucky Kentucky Eastern District Court - August 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Drus's MOTION to Reconsider Memorandum Opinion and Order Under Rule 54(b) DE 32 is denied. Signed by…

MICROSOFT CORPORATION v. JOHN DOES 1-2

District of Columbia District Of Columbia District Court - August 5, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 45 Motion for Default Judgment and for Permanent Injunction. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph…

Cerence Inc. et al v. Microsoft Corporation et al

Delaware Delaware District Court - June 22, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint (D.I. 23 ) and all other papers and…

LEMKO CORP. v. MICROSOFT CORPORATION

United States U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit - April 10, 2026

Stacy Albert v. Microsoft Corporation et al

California California Central District Court - March 23, 2026

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Motion to Remand 12 , DENYING Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 19 by Judge Monica…

Microsoft Federal Appellate Court Decisions

LEMKO CORP. v. MICROSOFT CORPORATION

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - April 10, 2026

EXAFER LTD v. MICROSOFT CORPORATION

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - March 6, 2026

Moreno v. Microsoft

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - December 2, 2025

MICROSOFT CORPORATION v. INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - November 6, 2025

POPA V. MICROSOFT CORPORATION

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - August 26, 2025

Article III Standing The panel affirmed the district court’s order dismissing for lack of Article III standing Ashley Popa’s…