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Pioneering Patent Case: Lack of Non-Infringing Alternatives in Two-Player Market Proves Essential for Lost Profits Award, Delaware District Court Rules

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Wilmington, Delaware – In a recent ruling, the District of Delaware clarified the evidence required to establish a lack of non-infringing alternatives in a two-player market. The case involved two competitors in the outdoor decking products industry, both selling bamboo decking products. The defendants had been found guilty of patent infringement, and they challenged the damages award of $1.5 million, claiming that the plaintiffs had failed to prove lost profits. The defendants argued that the plaintiffs had not provided customer-specific evidence to establish the absence of non-infringing alternatives. However, the district court rejected this argument, … Read more

Singaporean Film “Wonderland” Takes Home Local Jury Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival, Earning International Acclaim for its Heartfelt Story

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PALM SPRINGS, California – Singaporean film “Wonderland” has emerged as the Local Jury Award winner at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. This Mandarin and Hokkien language film set in the 1980s features an all-Singaporean cast including Mark Lee, Peter Yu, Xenia Tan, Janice Seah, and Rajeswary Nadarajan. The Palm Springs International Film Festival, an American film festival that aims to showcase international cinema, took place from January 5 to 14 this year. The Local Jury Award is presented annually to the film that most effectively promotes understanding and acceptance between people. According to the … Read more

Palm Springs International Film Festival Wraps Up with Exciting Jury Award Winners

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Palm Springs, California – The Palm Springs International Film Festival concluded with the announcement of its jury award winners. This year’s festival showcased 184 films from over 70 countries, including 48 premieres. While there are still a few regular screenings scheduled for Sunday, the festival officially wraps up on Monday with “Best of the Fest” screenings, featuring encore presentations of the most popular films from throughout the event. Among the highly anticipated awards are the Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature, which will be announced on Sunday. However, several other awards … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Overturns $223 Million Jury Award in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Related Cancer Case

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The federal appeals court has overturned a $223 million jury award in a case where New Jersey residents claimed they developed cancer from using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, according to reports and a recent ruling. The appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey stated that the scientific testimony linking J&J’s products to the cancers was improper and should not have been presented to the jurors. The panel explained that the experts for the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient explanations for the facts or methods supporting their claims. Erik Haas, Worldwide Vice President … Read more