Voip-Pal.com withdraws recently filed complaints against Verizon, T-Mobile

VoIP-Pal.com Inc. (VPLM) announces that it has voluntarily withdrawn its two recently filed federal patent litigation complaints in the Western District of Texas against Verizon (VZ) and T-Mobile (TMUS), without prejudice. The withdrawn cases alleged infringement of two of VoIP-Pal’s “Routing, Billing, and Rating” patents: United States Patent Nos. 8,542,815 and 9,179,005. Additionally, the complaint against T-Mobile also alleged infringement of one of VoIP-Pal’s continuation patents, U.S. Patent No. 10,218,606 . After a thorough assessment, VoIP-Pal determined that its resources would be better deployed toward more promising monetization strategies rather than pursuing another lengthy and costly patent litigation process. This decision comes despite the company’s success in overcoming 36 IPR challenges-a significant achievement, considering the inherent difficulty of prevailing in even a single IPR. While the Company remains confident in the strength of its patents, they continue in their commitment to pursuing a path that provides a more practical and timely resolution. The Company initially began exploring antitrust litigation more than two years ago. The issue of bundling cellular and texting services became apparent to VoIP-Pal last November, prompting further analysis. Since then, a team of about ten professionals, including three seasoned litigation attorneys, have been working diligently on preparing the case. The Company believes this antitrust lawsuit serves as a crucial wake-up call for telecom carriers, urging them to embrace the future of telecommunications now, rather than risk becoming obsolete. As the industry moves toward an IP-based model, where modern digital platforms replace traditional services, resisting the shift to low-cost VoWiFi solutions will only lead to diminishing market share. By pausing these two recently filed patent lawsuits, VoIP-Pal can dedicate its resources to its antitrust lawsuit and the continued development of cutting-edge technology solutions that address much-needed advancements in Wi-Fi and cellular communication “The decision to withdraw these patent complaints was not made lightly,” said Emil Malak, CEO. “Over the years, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to defending our innovations and monetizing our Wi-Fi calling technology. However, it is equally important to allocate our resources where they have the greatest potential for success. Given the current challenges in the patent litigation landscape, we believe that focusing on the antitrust path offers a far stronger opportunity to achieve the results our shareholders deserve.”