Judge Kinkeade Enters Default Judgment In Bitzer Case

On May 22, 2013, Judge Kinkeade entered a Default Judgment (available here) in Bitzer’s favor against Beiging Brilliant Refrigeration Equipment Co. in a patent infringement lawsuit. The Default Judgment granted Bitzer’s request for a permanent injunction, and awarded costs and attorney’s fees of approximately $130,000. Judge Kinkeade found that $522/hour was a reasonable hourly rate.