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Monroe, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Monroe! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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- Why a new patent lawsuit targets Monroe-headquartered Lumen Technologies
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📰 News we're reading
• Suit: Louisiana data center company infringing on cooling patents (americanpress.com) — A federal patent lawsuit filed in the Western District of Louisiana’s Monroe Division accuses Lumen Technologies of infringing data center cooling patents at its Louisiana facilities. The case ties directly to Monroe through Lumen’s headquarters and a local law firm representing the plaintiffs, with potential implications for a major local employer. 
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