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Category Archives: N.D. Tex. News
Judge O’Connor Upholds Jury Verdict of $15 Million Against Samsung In Patent Infringement Case
On June 26, 2013, Judge O’Connor issued a thorough ruling (available here) in Summit 6 v. Samsung. A jury had earlier awarded $15 million Summit 6 in damages (writing “lump sum” on the verdict form) due to Samsung’s infringement of … Continue reading
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Filing Fees Increased
Effective May 1, 2013, the cost to file a civil action increased from $350 to $400. More information about fees can be found here.
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Judge Ferguson Awards $170 Million to General Electric In Patent Infringement Lawsuit After Rejecting Mitsubishi’s Inequitable Conduct Defense
On May 28, 2013, Judge Ferguson entered a Final Judgment (available here) in the General Electric v. Mitsubishi case. The Final Judgment awarded General Electric $166.7 million in lost profits, $3.4 million in reasonable royalty damages, plus prejudgment interest. This … Continue reading
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Jury Awards $15 Million to Summit6 In Patent Infringement Case Against Samsung
Yesterday, the jury in Summit6 v. Samsung returned with its verdict (available here (at the end of Judge O’Connor’s charge). The jury found that all of the asserted claims of the patent-in-suit were infringed by Samsung, none was invalid, and awarded … Continue reading
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Chief Judge Fitzwater To Mark Cuban, Summary Judgment Denied, Prepare For Trial
On March 5, 2013, Chief Judge Fitzwater denied Mark Cuban’s motion for summary judgment (decision available here) in the SEC’s case against Cuban. The SEC has brought a civil enforcement action against Cuban, alleging a misappropriation theory of insider trading. … Continue reading
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Judge Kinkeade Extends Temporary Restraining Order in Bitzer’s Patent Infringement Lawsuit
On February 26, 2013, Judge Kinkeade issued an Order (available here) extending the Court’s temporary restraining order. Bitzer has sued Beijing Brilliant Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd., Xinchang Liyongda Refrigeration Machinery Co., Ltd., and Li Yongda for various acts, including trademark … Continue reading
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Federal Inmates Pleads Guilty to Threatening Judge Cummings
On January 31, 2013, a federal inmate pled guilty to mailing a threatening communication to Judge Cummings, which expressed unhappiness with the inmate’s incarceration. The inmate faces a 10 year jail sentence and a $250,000 fine. More details are available … Continue reading
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Judge Ferguson Issues Order Requiring Additional Expert Damages Analysis In Patent Infringement Lawsuit
On January 25, 2013, Judge Ferguson issued an Order (available here) in Axcess International v. Savi Technologies. As background for the Order, Judge Ferguson noted: After the pretrial hearing on Friday, January 4, 2012, the Court considered the issues relating … Continue reading
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AT&T Convinces East Texas Court To Transfer Patent Infringement Case To Dallas
On January 14, 2013, AT&T obtained a severance and an order transferring a patent infringement case in which it is a defendant to the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. Specifically, Judge Schneider, of the Eastern District of Texas, issued … Continue reading
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Texas Instruments Convinces Delaware Court To Transfer Patent Infringement Case To Northern District of Texas
On January 8, 2013, Texas Instruments succeeded in having a patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by plaintiff Semcon in the District of Delaware transferred to the Northern District of Texas. (Decision available here.) The court granted TI’s motion to … Continue reading
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