31 Oct 2025

"Alston & Bird Achieves Victory for Nokia in Patent Infringement Case Over Optical Networking Technology"

"Alston & Bird achieved a significant legal victory for Nokia in a patent infringement case against Core Optical Technologies in California. The court dismissed all claims due to lack of standing, supporting Nokia in a high-stakes dispute over optical networking technology. The legal team was led by partners John Haynes and Tom Davison, along with other skilled professionals from Alston & Bird."

Alston & Bird represented Nokia in a patent infringement suit brought by Core Optical Technologies in the Central District of California. The transaction involved high-stakes litigation over optical networking technology. Following a Federal Circuit remand, the court dismissed all claims for lack of Article III standing, securing a decisive win for Nokia. The Alston & Bird team assisting Nokia was led by partners John Haynes and Tom Davison. The team also included partner Kirk Bradley, counsel Lindsay Church, and associates Sloane Kyrazis and Jacob Young. The lawyers specialize in Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Litigation.
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