In a notable development, the full Federal Circuit announced on Wednesday that it will review a panel’s decision requiring Google to pay $20 million to EcoFactor for infringing on a smart thermostat patent. Google’s argument centers on the claim that the court has purportedly allowed patent owners to “manufacture a royalty rate.” This review decision is seen as a critical move in the ongoing debate over patent damages and could have significant implications for the tech industry.
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