The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Apple and Broadcom's appeal in a patent case brought by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). In 2016, Caltech filed a lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom, accusing them of infringing on Wi-Fi technology patents. In 2020, Caltech won the case and was initially awarded $1.1B in damages by a jury. - However, a lower court subsequently called for a reassessment of the damages.
- The Federal Circuit upheld the patents' validity and infringement, but ordered a new trial for damages.
- Apple and Broadcom appealed to the Supreme Court, but were denied without explanation.
What's next: - With the Supreme Court's rejection, a damages-only jury trial will determine the amount Apple and Broadcom should pay for infringing Caltech's patents.
- Caltech has also filed similar infringement lawsuits against Microsoft, Samsung, Dell, and HP, which are making their way through the court system.
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