California Federal Judge Approves $117 Million Interest in Patent Verdict Against Western Digital

A California federal judge has approved $117 million in prejudgment interest for an Austrian inventor’s company on top of the $262 million royalty verdict awarded in its favor against hard drive manufacturer Western Digital Technologies Inc. The ruling signifies that the interest “does not amount to a windfall or a punitive award,” a decision that could have implications for future patent litigation and the calculation of prejudgment interest. For a more detailed overview of the ruling and its wider legal context, you can read more here.