In a recent legal development, Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap has ordered a damages retrial in an infringement litigation case between G+ Communications and Samsung. This decision came as an effort to prevent a “guaranteed ‘train wreck'” after the two parties failed to make clear their understanding of the ramifications of the $67.5 million verdict previously passed.
This retrial may well be a result of the ambiguities surrounding the interpretations by the involved parties regarding the original verdict. With both G+ Communications and Samsung apparently at an impasse about the $67.5 million ruling, Judge Gilstrap’s decision for a retrial comes as no surprise.
This case yet again highlights the intricate and sometimes convoluted nature of infringement litigation, and the critical role clear communication between litigating parties plays in the process.
For detailed information regarding this legal development, refer to the original article on Law360.