Rob Kramer
Posts by Rob Kramer
Exmark: Reasonable Royalty Damages, Apportionment and Expert Opinions
While Exmark invites a more flexible approach to apportionment, allowing, at least in some cases, a focus on the royalty rate to value the patented invention, the …
In Travel Sentry v. Tropp, CAFC recognizes broad scope of attribution under doctrine of divided infringement
The central issue before the Federal Circuit was whether there was a genuine issue of material fact that TSA’s performance of those steps could be attributed …
Supreme Court Eliminates Key Defense in Many Patent Infringement Suits
In a strong reversal of the Federal Circuit, the US Supreme Court held in SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v First Quality Baby Products, LLC, No. 15-927 (March 21, 2017), …
Litigating Willful Patent Infringement in a Post-Halo World
After Halo, courts appear to be breathing new life into claims for willful patent infringement and enhanced damages claims. In fact, since Halo’s new standard took …