Apple ordered to pay substantial damages

Categories: Patent Infringement

Michael Coyle
October 17, 2015

The case concerns the use of the technology in the iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus.Â

Carl Gulbrandsen, managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, said:

“This is a case where the hard work of our university researchers and the integrity of patenting and licensing discoveries has prevailed.
“The jury recognised the seminal computer processing work that took place on our campus.”

Apple will appeal.

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Michael Coyle

Michael is Lawdit’s Principal and heads our Commercial and Intellectual Property Department. As a Solicitor Advocate, he is one of a select group of legal experts qualified to represent clients as an advocate in the Higher Courts in England and Wales. He holds a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) from Nottingham Trent University and is a guest lecturer at Southampton Solent University. He has also completed a teaching stint at the Academy of Music in Guildford where Michael taught copyright law. Michael is highly regarded for his work in all areas of intellectual property law (which includes the eCommerce and IT fields), litigation and company/commercial matters. He regularly advises on non-contentious issues including regulatory and statutory obligations and has been involved in many successful disputes, with a strong reputation for finding common sense and practical solutions for clients. In 2017, Michael was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law from Southampton Solent University for his contribution to the University and his continued support to its students.