Realtek Semiconductor Corp. v. LSI Corp., Agere Systems LLC
Published: Apr. 19, 2014 | Result Date: Feb. 26, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 5:12-cv-03451-RMW Verdict – $3,825,000
Court
USDC Northern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
William R. Overend
(Reed Smith LLP)
Christine M. Morgan
(Reed Smith LLP)
Defendant
Facts
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. sued LSI Corp., arguing that LSI breached its contractual obligations.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Realtek argued that defendants breached its contractual obligations to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards' Association. Realtek was a member of the Association. Defendants broke various promises made to the Association by refusing to offer a licensing agreement to Realtek, despite agreeing to provide a license on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.
Result
Plaintiffs were awarded $3,825,000 and the jury determined the reasonable royalty rate for two patens at 0.12 and 0.07 percent.
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