Western Digital Seeks Judicial Reversal of $553 Million Patent Judgment in California Court

Western Digital recently presented arguments to a California federal judge, urging him to reconsider a tentative ruling supporting a jury’s decision to award $316 million in favor of SPEX Technologies Inc. This award, related to the infringement of a data security patent, has increased to a total of $553 million including interest. Western Digital contends that their products do not perform the functions described in the contested patent, which forms the basis of their request for the judge to overturn the decision. This ongoing legal battle underscores the complexities of patent litigation and the significant financial implications at stake. For further details, visit the full Law360 article.