Bancor Sues Uniswap Over Alleged Patent Infringement in DeFi Dispute

On May 20, 2025, decentralized exchange platform Bancor filed a patent lawsuit against Uniswap, accusing them of unauthorized use of its foundational technology for smart contracts. This legal action could have significant implications for the DeFi sector by potentially impacting how companies utilize proprietary technologies within decentralized platforms, as it presents a first-of-its-kind case in the industry.