FRCP 50(a) JMOL Granted
Calm down, it’s a trademark case in Austin. But I’m serious about the 50(a) part.
JMOL rulings
Lex Luthor’s Dastardly Plot to Interfere With The Waco Patent Docket Uncovered
In a recently unsealed order, Judge Albright ruled on a claim of alleged juror misconduct in the first VLSI v. Intel trial (the $2 billion one, not the defense verdict one, obviously) that focused on the role played by Lex Luthor in the case.
Postverdict Motions in Optis v. Apple
Judge Gilstrap ruled on defendant Apple’s postverdict motions in this case, which was tried to a jury in August 2020, and later had a damages-only retrial.
VLSI v. Intel #1 Reaches Final Judgment
Judge Albright’s second patent trial has now reached final judgment stage, with orders on multiple postverdict motions.
JMOL/MNT Denied Following Defense Verdict
Judge Gilstrap denied the motions seeking to set aside the jury’s verdict.
JMOL, Remittitur & Motions for New Trial (& 101)
Pretty solid set of post-verdict motions at issue in this 54 page opinion, which ordered a new trial on damages.
No New Trial on Noninfringement Verdict / No Fees
Judge Gilstrap affirmed the jury’s noininfringement and patent-ineligible finding, but declined to award fees.
Motion To Set Aside Judgment
It’s really a NDTX JMOL in a copyright & contract claim.
JMOL on Prejudgment Interest
The plaintiff asked Judge Gilstrap to amend the prejudgment interest rate set forth in the final judgment.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Trade Secret Misappropriation Damages Retrial
Judge Mazzant resolved the disgorgement issues in this case and directed the parties to submit a final judgment.