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The jury in LaserDynamics v. Asus Computer International, 2:06cv348 found for the plaintiff back on July 6 in Judge Ward's court in Marshall. Specifically, it found that the defendant contributed or induced infringement of one claim of the patent, that such infringement was willful, and that the defendant had failed to show by clear and convincing evidence that the patent was invalid as not enabled. Damages were set at $52 million. Today Judge Ward ruled on the ...

... precarious situation when he brought a patent infringement action against ASUSTEK Computer, Inc. and ASUS Computer International (collectively hereinafter "ASUS") alleging spoliation of relevant evidence. Adams claimed that ASUS should be ... should have reasonable policies and procedures for managing its information and records." As a result, the Court found that ASUS should bear responsibility for the absence of evidence that it was deemed expected to possess and that the lack of viable data ...

... Inc. (collectively, "Sony"). Finnegan represents respondents Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., and ASUS Computer International America (collectively, "MPS and ASUS") in the investigation. Finnegan argued that Mercer has a conflict of interest that prevents him from serving as a technical consultant to Complainants 02 Micro International Ltd. and 02 Micro Inc. (collectively, "O2 Micro"). Mercer was retained by Finnegan to assist the firm in ...

... Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-683). The investigation is based on a July 27, 2009 complaint filed by BTG International Inc. ("BTG") of West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. As we explained in our July 28 post, the complaint alleges violation of ... Jose, California Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC of Richardson, Texas Apple, Inc. of Cupertino, California ASUStek Computer, Inc. of Taiwan ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California Dell, Inc. of Round Rock, Texas Lenovo Group Limited of Hong Kong ...

... 29 in Certain Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp ("CCFL") Inverter Circuits and Products Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-666). In the Order, ALJ Gildea denied: (1) respondents Asustek Computer, Inc.'s, Asus Computer International's, and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s (collectively, "Respondents") motion to strike the rebuttal expert report of complainants O2 Micro International Ltd.'s and O2 Micro Inc.'s (collectively, "O2 Micro") expert witness and prevent him from ...

... of] defendants." "This conduct was committed willfully and in an effort to avoid discovery obligations. . . . As this is the first sanction imposed in this case, the undersigned warns the [sanctioned] defendants that future discovery abuses will result in more severe sanctions." LaserDynamics, Inc. v. Asus Computer International, 2-06-cv-00348 (TXED January 21, 2009, Memorandum Opinion & Order).

... com] Highlights this week included: ECJ rules that printing isn't transient: Infopaq International A/S v Danske Dagblades Forening (1709 Copyright Blog) (IPKat) UK National ... Managing Intellectual Property) Europe ECJ rules that printing isn't transient: Infopaq International A/S v Danske Dagblades Forening (1709 Copyright Blog) (IPKat) EU ... initial determination in dispute between IBM and ASUSTek, ASUS Computer, Pegatron and Unihan over computer components (ITC 337 Law Blog) Microsoft - Microsoft ...

... (ITC 337 Law Blog) BTG International - ITC institutes investigation regarding MLC flash memory devices following complaint from BTG against Samsung, Apple, ASUStek, ASUS Computer, Dell, Levono and others (ITC 337 Law Blog) Finjan gets injunction against ... : Comparing file-sharing damages to criminal sentences (Public Knowledge) US government employee training on safe computing practices suggests all music downloads illegal (Ars Technica) Superheroes have rights too - ...

... very tame predictions for 2008. Let's see how I do. So, how did I do? International 1. We'll still be in two wars at the end of the year. Iraq and ... never center of corporate control off-shore; strategic reduction in both domestic and international policy flexibility). (Confidence: very high.) Bingo POLITICS 3. The Presidential election ... do as well on those, although I got four right. 11. Major new computer virus infection as virus writers (at least temporarily) outstrip antiviral software makers. ...