Apple found guilty of patent infringment, $862m in damages

[Ink]

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11930542/Apple-facing-862m-in-damages-after-being-found-guilty-of-patent-infringment.html

"The patent, which covers technology which improves processor performance and efficiency, was recognised as a "major milestone in the field of computer microprocessor architecture/design", according to the legal filing.

The university started legal action against the technology giant in January last year, alleging that the A7, A8 and A8X processors Apple used in the iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus, along with the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display violated the patent.

Apple denied any wrongdoing and asked the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to review the patent's validity, a bid which was rejected in April.

After a jury decided the patent was still valid, the company may face having to pay damages of up to $862m, according to District Judge William Conley. The trial will now focus on determining how much Apple will pay."

Legal Filing Document: COMPLAINT against Apple Inc for Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation v. Apple Inc. :: Justia Dockets & Filings

 

[Deleted member 178]

Mwahahaha the master patenter being patented.

 

[Andytay70]

rotten apple

 

[jamescv7]

Nice implementation of the processor architecture however they don't always recall the basic concept of patent terms. Remember don't always too excited and always check if its unique or innovated.