I was jolted awake by Wendy's call. After the launch event, I had rewarded everyone with a week off to rest. I was planning to sleep deeply, but the phone woke me from my dreams.

Wendy's news sounded so unbelievable I thought I might still be dreaming. “You said Jayden is suing us for infringement?” I blinked hard to clear my foggy mind.

I reassured Wendy to stay calm and told her I’d check the news online first. Thanks to the recent launch event, Jayden’s lawsuit against us had gained traction quickly.

Jayden’s company issued a statement claiming that Dawn Technologies had illegally used their patented technology and had filed...