Infringement

Forest River Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against inTech Trailers, Awarded Millions in Damages

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ELKHART, Ind. – Forest River, Inc., the largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles in North America, has emerged victorious in a trademark infringement lawsuit against inTech Trailers Inc. The jury’s unanimous verdict of willful infringement and the subsequent award of millions in damages reaffirms Forest River’s commitment to protecting its trademark rights. Forest River’s East To West brand, known for its DELLA TERRA travel trailers featuring a distinctive mountain design, has been a success in the market since its launch in 2018. However, in late 2020, inTech … Read more

Seoul Semiconductor Takes Legal Action Against Amazon for Patent Infringement, Seeking Injunction on Sales of LED Products

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SEOUL, South Korea– Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC), a global leader in LED products and technology, has taken legal action against retail giant Amazon. The company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the European Unified Patent Court, seeking an injunction to stop the sale of infringing products. Over the past five years, SSC and its affiliates have successfully obtained 15 permanent injunctions for patent infringement in courts across the United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. However, the company found that filing lawsuits in individual countries was not the most efficient way to enforce patents … Read more

Federal Judge Orders New Trial as Samsung’s $67.5 Million Patent Infringement Award Overturned Due to Possible Jury Confusion

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Marshall, Texas – A federal judge has ordered a new damages trial in the patent infringement case between Samsung Electronics Co. and G+ Communications LLC. The $67.5 million award previously granted to G+ Communications was wiped out due to possible jury confusion during deliberations, according to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. The January verdict, which found Samsung guilty of infringing on 5G smartphone technology, has been deemed unreliable. The companies involved failed to properly educate the jury on the distinction between running and lump sum royalties, leading to potential misunderstanding. This ruling has significant implications for both … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. Wins Over $57 Million in Patent Infringement Case

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Wilmington, Delaware – A federal jury in Delaware has awarded Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. more than $57 million in a patent infringement lawsuit. The jury found that several affiliated companies had intentionally violated Midwest Energy’s patents on coal refining technology. The case centered around Midwest Energy’s proprietary technology for improving the process of coal purification. The company had accused the defendants of willfully infringing on its patents, which resulted in significant financial losses for Midwest Energy. The jury’s verdict came after a thorough examination of the evidence presented during the trial. Midwest Energy argued that … Read more