Cognizant wants Infosys's counterclaims dismissed in TriZetto IP dispute
What's the story
Cognizant has asked a US federal court to dismiss the amended counterclaims filed by Infosys in their ongoing TriZetto intellectual property (IP) dispute. According to Moneycontrol, the Teaneck-headquartered company said that India's second-largest software exporter is trying to redefine routine IP protections as antitrust violations. Cognizant also wants the court to stay all antitrust-related discovery until its dismissal plea is decided.
Allegations
Cognizant accuses Infosys of misappropriating confidential information
Cognizant has reiterated its allegation that Infosys misappropriated confidential information from its healthcare platform, TriZetto. The company also accused Infosys of refusing audit rights meant to detect the scale of the breach. Notably, while healthcare makes up a quarter of Cognizant's total revenue, it only accounts for about 7% of Infosys's revenue.
Court proceedings
Infosys's counterclaims deemed 'legally insufficient'
Cognizant has argued that Infosys's amended counterclaims are "legally insufficient" as they continue to rely on contradictory market definitions that exclude obvious substitute products. The company also reminded the court that Infosys's counterclaims had already been dismissed once on the same grounds. A trial is set for July 2026, as both parties agree more time is needed due to this case's increased scope.
Defense strategy
Cognizant defends its IP protection methods
Cognizant has defended its IP protection methods, saying it has no obligation to give rivals unrestricted access to its software or IP. The company argued that clauses in its licensing and non-disclosure agreements are intended to prevent repeat misappropriation of sensitive information. "Seeking to distract from its own misconduct, Infosys has tried to recast Cognizant's industry-standard methods of protecting intellectual property...as antitrust violations," the filing said.
Contract disputes
Infosys's claims of losing contracts dismissed
Cognizant has dismissed Infosys's claims of losing contracts due to its IP protection terms, arguing that these do not amount to an antitrust injury. The company also pointed out that Infosys continues to win large deals, including one worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Cognizant has asked the court to dismiss Infosys's counterclaims with prejudice and stay discovery until the motion is decided.