Did Disney STEAL the technology behind their Genie+ app? There’s a new patent lawsuit claiming that they did. Then we talk about how Disney had to settle a lawsuit that claimed they paid women less than men.
Disney is facing a federal patent infringement lawsuit for allegedly stealing software ideas from former employees for its Genie Plus service.
00:00 Disney is being sued by former employees for allegedly stealing their software ideas for the Genie Plus service.
02:38 Disney’s Genie Plus faces a federal patent infringement lawsuit from Agile Journey, with a trial scheduled for January 14th.
04:29 Disney is accused of stealing a patented itinerary planning system developed by Michael Eaton and William Redmond in the early 2000s, with evidence suggesting Disney was aware of the patent before it was issued.
05:46 Disney faces accusations of stealing ideas for Genie Plus, linked to a failed 2008 patent attempt and a trademark infringement case with costly legal outcomes.
07:44 Disney faces a lawsuit for patent infringement over Genie Plus, with claims of stolen ideas and Disney’s defense citing undisclosed employee contributions.
09:37 Disney faces backlash for allegedly stealing Genie Plus, as they can’t claim rights to technology they previously rejected.
10:47 Disney faces accusations of stealing fan-developed technology for Genie Plus and is embroiled in a legal battle over patent infringement claims.
14:08 Disney is accused of stealing ideas for its Genie Plus service amid a $43 million gender discrimination settlement and potential legal issues over consumer rights.
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