Apple Inc. vs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. – Apple and Samsung engaged in a high-profile patent infringement case involving smartphones and tablets. In 2012, a jury awarded Apple over $1 billion in damages, though this amount was later reduced in subsequent appeals and retrials.
Ericsson vs Samsung – In 2014, Ericsson won a patent infringement case against Samsung in the US and was awarded $3 million in damages. The two companies then settled and signed a cross licensing agreement that analysts believed would generate billions of dollars in licensing revenue for Ericsson over several years.
InterDigital vs ZTE – In 2018, InterDigital won a patent infringement case against ZTE in the US and was awarded $150 million in damages. The two companies then settled and signed a multi-year patent license agreement that will generate substantial royalty fees for InterDigital.
Qualcomm vs Apple – In 2019, Qualcomm won a patent infringement case against Apple, resulting in a $31 million fine and an injunction against some iPhone sales. The two companies then settled all litigation and signed a 6-year licensing agreement that will generate over $4.5 billion in royalty fees for Qualcomm. This was a huge win for Qualcomm’s patent licensing business.
Nokia vs Daimler – In 2019, Nokia won a patent infringement case against Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) related to telematics technology used in cars. The court ordered Daimler to pay Nokia patent royalties estimated at over $1 billion for use of Nokia’s patented technologies. This was a massive victory for Nokia that validated the value of its patent portfolio.
The above stories conclude litigation as the process of resolving a dispute through the court system. It is a complex and time-consuming process, but it can be an effective way to resolve disputes that cannot be resolved through other means.
In the context of intellectual property, litigation can be used to enforce patent rights, trademark rights, copyright rights, and trade secret rights. When a company believes that its intellectual property rights have been infringed, it may file a lawsuit against the infringer. The lawsuit will allege that the infringer has violated the company’s intellectual property rights, and it will seek damages or other relief.
Litigation can be a risky and expensive process. There is no guarantee that the company will be successful in court, and even if it is successful, the amount of damages that it is awarded may not be enough to cover the cost of litigation. However, if the company has a strong case, litigation can be an effective way to protect its intellectual property rights and to recover damages for infringement.
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