Kodak Wants to Restart Patent Infringement Suit Against Shutterfly

May 3, 2012

Saying a favorable court ruling could represent a windfall of $100 million or more, Eastman Kodak Co. is trying to restart a patent infringement lawsuit put on hold by its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

U.S. bankruptcy law provides for an automatic stay when a party such as a company files for bankruptcy. That automatic stay is a layer of protection against creditors, halting judicial proceedings such as lawsuits.

But Kodak has filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court asking for a modification of the automatic stay so that a lawsuit it has
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