Federal Court Ordered to Recalculate Interest in $48 Million Chipmaker Trade Secrets Case

The Federal Circuit has ruled that a Texas federal court must revisit its calculation of prejudgment interest in a significant trade secrets dispute involving chipmakers AMS and Renesas. The case centers on allegations of stolen light sensor technology and involves a $48 million-plus judgment. The legal battle has been ongoing for nearly two decades. Details of the court’s directive can be found in the original report by Law360.