The Federal Circuit's ruling in Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co. v. CH Lighting Technology Co. marks a pivotal application of the EcoFactor decision regarding patent damages. The appeals court vacated a $14 million damages award, mandating a new trial to incorporate EcoFactor's stricter reliability standards for evaluating expert testimony on apportionment. Additionally, the court overturned a judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) concerning the invalidity of two patents, citing an abuse of discretion due to the exclusion of crucial evidence supporting the invalidity defense.
The Federal Circuit vacated the $14 million damages award and remanded for a new trial applying EcoFactor's heightened reliability standards to evaluate expert testimony.
The appellate panel reversed a JMOL of no-invalidity regarding two other patents, determining the district court abused its discretion by excluding key evidence.
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