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A wave of patent lawsuits is hitting big news publishers, including Gannett and The Guardian

Oct 15, 2025, 10:41 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The lawsuits may increase expenses for GCI and similar publishers, limiting profit margins.

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Rich Media Club has sued multiple publishers for patent infringement. Lawsuits concern adtech technologies like lazy loading and ad refreshing. Legal battles may cost publishers over $1 million each, impacting budgets. Current patent litigation climate may encourage more lawsuits in the future. Settlement trends indicate publishers might prefer licensing over costly litigation.

  • Rich Media Club has sued multiple publishers for patent infringement.
  • Lawsuits concern adtech technologies like lazy loading and ad refreshing.
  • Legal battles may cost publishers over $1 million each, impacting budgets.
  • Current patent litigation climate may encourage more lawsuits in the future.
  • Settlement trends indicate publishers might prefer licensing over costly litigation.

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