University of Tennessee Research Foundation v. Anthropic PBC
Summary
University of Tennessee Research Foundation sues Anthropic for allegedly infringing its patent technology.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Prior 1P · 1D · 1N (45 articles)→Recent 30d 1P · 0D · 0N (1 article)
Latest ruling: neutral (2026-08-31)
Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter
16 plaintiff-favorable · 2 defendant-favorable · 28 neutral articles
The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 2 plaintiff · 1 defendant · 1 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.
- UT Research Foundation files patent infringement lawsuit against AI giant AnthropicThe Daily Beacon · 2026-08-24
- University Sues Anthropic Over Neural Net PatentsTechnology Org · 2026-07-22
- University of Tennessee patent lawsuit opens a new legal front against Anthropic’s AI technologiessociable.co · 2026-07-22
- Anthropic Slapped With First-Ever Patent Suit Hours After $1.5B Copyright SettlementTipRanks · 2026-07-22
- We will defend this case vigorously: Anthropic on facing lawsuit from University of Tennessee nonprofit oThe Times of India · 2026-07-22
- We will defend this case vigorously: Anthropic on facing lawsuit from University of Tennessee nonprofit oThe Times of India · 2026-07-22
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Farnan LLPBrian E. Farnan, Michael J. Farnan
- Court
- DED
- Docket no.
- 1:26-cv-00887
- Nature of suit
- Patent
- Judge
- Jennifer L. Hall
- Filed
- 2026-07-20
- Last filing
- 2026-08-31
Cause
35:271 Patent Infringement
Entities in this case
Parties
Anthropic PBC University of Tennessee Research Foundation
Docket entries
- #132026-08-31
Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
- #102026-08-31
Appear Pro Hac Vice
- 2026-08-31
SO ORDERED
- 2026-08-31
-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 05 Attorneys Credit Card Payment
- 2026-08-31
Deficiency Notice - No 7.1 Statement Filed
- 2026-08-31
-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
- #92026-08-10
Stipulation to EXTEND Time
- 2026-08-10
SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline
- 2026-07-30
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Dorian S. Berger for University of Tennessee Research Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
- 2026-07-30
Add Attorneys - PHV only
- 2026-07-30
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Erin E. McCracken for University of Tennessee Research Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
- 2026-07-30
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel P. Hipskind for University of Tennessee Research Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
- #82026-07-24
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Dorian S. Berger, Daniel P. Hipskind, and Erin E. McCracken. ( re 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dorian S. Berger, Daniel P. Hipskind, and Erin E. McCracken )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-5025195).(Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
- #72026-07-24
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dorian S. Berger, Daniel P. Hipskind, and Erin E. McCracken - filed by University of Tennessee Research Foundation. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
- 2026-07-24
SO ORDERED, re 7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dorian S. Berger, Daniel P. Hipskind, and Erin E. McCracken filed by University of Tennessee Research Foundation. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/24/2026. (ceg)
- 2026-07-24
SO ORDERED
- 2026-07-24
-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 03 Attorneys Credit Card Payment
- #62026-07-23
SUMMONS Returned Executed by University of Tennessee Research Foundation.Anthropic PBC served on 7/21/2026, answer due 8/11/2026. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
- 2026-07-22
Case Assigned/Reassigned
- 2026-07-22
Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
Docket history from CourtListener/RECAP — most recent first.