PPG Industries Seeks $23 Million in Legal Fees After Court Invalidates Sherwin-Williams Paint Patents

PPG Industries has requested a Pennsylvania federal judge to order Sherwin-Williams to pay $23 million in attorney fees. This follows a decision by the Federal Circuit to uphold a jury’s verdict, which invalidated five paint coating patents previously held by Sherwin-Williams. PPG Industries argues that the litigation was based on “directly contradicting” admissions that Sherwin-Williams made to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For further details, more information can be accessed here.