product · May 20, 2026
Upstream Data and Crusoe Energy Settle Blockchain Mining Patent Dispute
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Upstream Data Inc plaintiff and Crusoe Energy Systems LLC defendant settled patent dispute US11574372B2 on October 31 2025 via voluntary dismissal with prejudice in U.S. District Court Colorado case 1:23-cv-01252 filed May 18 2023 after 897 days. Dispute centered on blockchain mining at oil and gas facilities with Crusoe flare-gas mining units accused. No damages disclosed each party bears own costs and no court ruling issued. Settlement occurred pre-answer stage common for venture-backed energy tech companies.
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