Intellectual Property,
Civil Litigation
Feb. 22, 2021
Fund is accused of financing patent lawsuit for personal reason
Elliott Management’s chief executive, Paul Singer, is in a relationship with a colleague whose son, Stephen Backer, holds a senior position at interactive video company Eko, which is suing Quibi for patent infringement.




Elliott Management is financing a patent lawsuit against defunct streaming service Quibi for personal reasons, defense attorneys for the company claimed in court filings.
Elliott's chief executive, Paul Singer, is in a relationship with a colleague whose son, Stephen Backer, holds a senior position at interactive video company Eko, which is suing Quibi for patent infringement.
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