Fed. Circ. Won’t Reinstate $2.3M Newegg Patent Verdict

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February 27, 2017
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The Federal Circuit on Monday affirmed Eastern District of Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap’s decision throwing out a $2.3 million encryption patent infringement verdict against online retailer Newegg Inc., capping a long-running case that included a lengthy wait for post-trial rulings.

The Federal Circuit issued a one-sentence order upholding the 2015 decision that plaintiff TQP Development LLC’s infringement case against Newegg was not supported by substantial evidence.

Newegg is represented by Daniel Brean and Kent Baldauf Jr. of The Webb Law Firm, Mark Lemley of Durie Tangri LLP, and Edward Reines of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP.

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