On August 18th, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld Acres Gaming Inc.’s patent infringement claim against International Game Technology (IGT). Acres Gaming Inc. is a leading provider of gaming systems and services, while IGT is a global leader in the design, development, and production of gaming machines and systems.

The dispute between the two companies began in 2017 when Acres Gaming Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against IGT. Acres Gaming Inc. alleged that IGT had infringed upon its patent for a “System and Method for Generating a Random Number”, which was used in IGT’s gaming machines. The USPTO agreed with Acres Gaming Inc., ruling that IGT had indeed infringed upon Acres’ patent.

The USPTO’s ruling is significant for both companies. For Acres Gaming Inc., the ruling is a major victory, as it serves to protect their intellectual property and reinforces their position as an industry leader. For IGT, the ruling is a major setback, as it could lead to costly fines and damages for the company.

The USPTO’s ruling also serves as an important reminder to companies in the gaming industry that they must be vigilant in protecting their intellectual property. Companies must ensure that they are not infringing upon the patents of other companies, or else they could face costly legal action.

In conclusion, the USPTO’s ruling in favor of Acres Gaming Inc. is a major victory for the company and serves as an important reminder to companies in the gaming industry to protect their intellectual property. The ruling could have major implications for both Acres Gaming Inc. and IGT, and it remains to be seen how the two companies will respond in the wake of this decision.