A lawsuit filed by Bancor’s developers against Uniswap has sparked concern within the DeFi community, alleging unauthorized use of their patented CPAMM technology since 2018. This legal action focuses on Bancor’s patents covering crucial components of decentralized trading, which were integrated shortly after their invention in 2016. The lawsuit highlights potential conflicts over intellectual property rights within open-source technology sectors. Uniswap’s token price experienced a 3% drop following the announcement, and the accusations of unapproved use for eight years suggest significant financial gains by Uniswap. As of May 20, 2025, Uniswap is trading at $5.94 with a market cap of approximately $3.73 billion. Despite this development, Uniswap Labs has yet to issue an official response.