In a pivotal ruling, the Federal Circuit vacated both the infringement and damages judgments in the case of Optis Cellular Technology v. Apple Inc., totaling $300 million. The court identified four significant errors in the Eastern District of Texas that compromised the jury's verdict. These included improper construction of the verdict form, errors in patent eligibility analysis, misinterpretations of means-plus-function under patent law, and improper admission of settlement evidence. The case revolves around standard-essential patents related to LTE technology, and highlights challenges in jury decision-making in complex patent litigation.
"The Federal Circuit has vacated a $300 million judgment against Apple, citing multiple errors in the Eastern District of Texas that undermined the jury's verdict."
"Four key areas of reversible error included improper verdict form construction affecting jury unanimity, incorrect patent eligibility analysis, means-plus-function misinterpretation, and an abuse of discretion in evidence admission."
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