Apple Inc. v. Motorola, Inc.

Apple claimed infringement of 15 patents by Motorola. Motorola counterclaimed, asserting six of its own patents. The patents concern use of finger contacts to control a touchscreen computer. Both sought declaratory judgments of non-infringement and invalidity. Based upon its claim construction decisions, the district court granted summary judgment of non-infringement with respect to certain claims and excluded most of both parties’ damages expert evidence for remaining claims. With little admissible expert evidence, the court granted summary judgment that neither side was entitled to damages or an injunction. Despite infringement being assumed, the district court dismissed all claims with prejudice. With three Apple patents and three Motorola patents at issue, the Federal Circuit affirmed the claim construction decisions, with one exception. The district court mistakenly construed certain limitations as means-plus-function limitations. With one minor exception, the court reversed the decision to exclude damages evidence presented by both parties and the grant of summary judgment of no damages for infringement of Apple’s patents. Based on reversal of claim construction, the court vacated summary judgment regarding Apple’s request for an injunction. The court agreed that Motorola is not entitled to an injunction for infringement View "Apple Inc. v. Motorola, Inc." on Justia Law