A recent decision by an Austin federal judge has transferred a pending patent litigation against Apple to the jurisdiction of California. The decision was influenced by Apple’s claim that none of its employees, pertinent to the e-wallet patent infringement lawsuit filed by a Canadian company, are based in the Western District of Texas. The majority of these employees are reportedly located in California. This factor was deemed “especially weighty” in the court’s decision.
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