Monthly Archives: July 2018

Judge Kinkeade Cuts Jury Award in Oculus Case By $250 Million

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On June 27, 2018, Judge Kinkeade entered an Order (available here). The Order granted Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law on Plaintiffs’ false designation of origin claim. The jury had awarded $250 million on this claim against … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit Tosses $140 Million Jury Award In View of Entire Market Value Rule

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On July 3, 2018, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in Power Integrations v. Fairchild Semiconductor (available here). The jury had awarded approximately $140 million, finding that the entire market value rule applied in calculating damages. The Federal Circuit reversed, … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit Slaps Down Yet Another Patent Damages Award in Exergen v. Briggs & Stratton

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On January 12, 2018, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in Exmark Manufacturing v. Briggs & Stratton Power Products (available here). In the case, the jury awarded over $24 million in compensatory damages, which the district court doubled as enhanced … Continue reading →

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