PatentDED1:26-cv-00887

University of Tennessee Research Foundation v. Anthropic PBC

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Summary

University of Tennessee Research Foundation sues Anthropic for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

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Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityPress: plaintiff

Coverage events: 2P · 1D · 1N (46 articles)

Latest ruling: neutral (2026-10-13)

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.

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2026-07-20 · coverage 15P / 2D / 27N2026-07-27 · coverage 0P / 0D / 1N2026-08-24 · coverage 1P / 0D / 0NDocketFiled 2026-07-202026-07-24 · ruling · favors neutral SO ORDERED2026-08-31 · ruling · favors neutral SO ORDERED2026-09-30 · filing · favors plaintiff MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes - filed by University of Tenness…2026-10-13 · ruling · favors neutral 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND OrderJul 26Aug 26Oct 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
Court
DED
Docket no.
1:26-cv-00887
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
Jennifer L. Hall
Filed
2026-07-20
Last filing
2026-10-21

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Anthropic19University of Tennessee Research Foundation

Parties

University of Tennessee Research Foundation (plaintiff) Anthropic PBC (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. 2026-10-13

    1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings AND Order

  2. 2026-10-05

    Add Attorneys - PHV only

  3. 2026-10-05

    Pro Hac Vice Attorney Davis Gonsalves-DeDobbelaere for Anthropic PBC 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. (scs)

  4. 2026-10-02

    Pro Hac Vice Attorney Maria Tartakovsky, Caitrianne Feddeler, Betty H. Chen, John M. Desmarais & Jeffrey S. Seddon, II for Anthropic PBC 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. (slk)

  5. 2026-10-02

    Add Attorneys - PHV only

  6. #152026-09-30

    ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes (D.I. 14 ). A discovery dispute teleconference is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than October 5, 2026, the party(ies) seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than October 12, 2026, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/30/2026. (ceg) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

  7. #142026-09-30

    MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes - filed by University of Tennessee Research Foundation. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

  8. 2026-09-30

    Order Setting Teleconference

  9. #132026-08-31

    Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Anthropic PBC. (Moore, David) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

  10. #102026-08-31

    Appear Pro Hac Vice

  11. 2026-08-31

    -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 05 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

  12. 2026-08-31

    SO ORDERED

  13. 2026-08-31

    Deficiency Notice - No 7.1 Statement Filed

  14. 2026-08-31

    -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment

  15. 2026-08-31

    DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Defendant: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (ceg)

  16. 2026-08-31

    SO ORDERED, re 10 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Betty H. Chen, Maria Tartakovsky, John M. Desmarais, Jeffrey Seddon, Davis Gonsalves-DeDobbelaere, and Caitrianne Feddeler filed by Anthropic PBC. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/31/2026. (ceg)

  17. #92026-08-10

    Stipulation to EXTEND Time

  18. 2026-08-10

    SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

  19. 2026-08-10

    SO ORDERED, re 9 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint to October 13, 2026. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Anthropic PBC answer due 10/13/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/10/2026. (ceg)

  20. 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)

  21. 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)

  22. 2026-07-30

    Add Attorneys - PHV only

  23. 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)

  24. #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)

  25. #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)

  26. 2026-07-24

    SO ORDERED

  27. 2026-07-24

    -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 03 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

  28. 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)

  29. #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)

  30. 2026-07-22

    Case Assigned/Reassigned

  31. 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)

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