GoDaddy hit with $170 million patent verdict over web-design tech
GoDaddy just got a hefty financial wake-up call—$170 million to be exact—for stepping on the toes of Express Mobile's web-design patents. Apparently, when it comes to website-building tech, you can't just wing it; patent rights are very much in style and expensive when ignored. It's a vivid reminder that even giants in the internet domain game can't bypass the rules laid down by innovators in tech.
This significant verdict emerged from a Delaware federal jury ruling that GoDaddy infringed on the patented technology of Express Mobile, a company specializing in website-building tools. The case highlights the intense legal battles shaping the web design and domain registration markets, emphasizing how intellectual property protections continue to be a major factor in tech innovation and competition. Industry players and observers will now closely watch how GoDaddy and similar companies respond to uphold patent rights while advancing their platforms.
