Patent

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

Skillz Platform Wins Landmark Case Against AviaGames, Awarded $42.9 Million for Patent Infringement

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San Francisco, California – A jury in Northern California has ruled in favor of mobile gaming company Skillz Platform Inc. after finding rival cash-game developer AviaGames Inc. guilty of patent infringement. The jury concluded that AviaGames infringed six claims in Skillz’s US Patent No. 9,649,564, potentially opening the door for Judge Beth Labson Freeman to triple the damages award. Skillz has been awarded $42.9 million in damages. The verdict is being hailed as a victory for Skillz and a step towards promoting fairness in the gaming industry. Andrew Dahlinghaus, Skillz’s general counsel, expressed his satisfaction … Read more

NanoString Technologies and Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy Protection Following $31 Million Patent Infringement Case

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Seattle-based NanoString Technologies and three of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a $31 million jury award in a patent infringement lawsuit. The dispute arose after rival company 10x Genomics accused NanoString’s GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) of infringing seven patents exclusively licensed to 10x by Prognosys Biosciences. The jury decided in favor of 10x, awarding them $31 million in damages. NanoString’s shares dropped 50% following the announcement of the award. In response, NanoString withdrew its full-year 2023 guidance to investors, which had projected revenue between $175 million and $185 million. … Read more

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