New York Federal Court Doubles Damages to $5.3 Million in GeigTech vs. Lutron Patent Dispute

A recent ruling from a New York federal court has increased the financial stakes in a patent dispute between GeigTech and Lutron Electronics. The case centers around Lutron’s alleged infringement of a window shade patent belonging to GeigTech. While a jury initially awarded GeigTech $2.7 million in damages, the presiding judge has now revised this figure upward to $5.3 million, refusing to set aside the jury’s verdict. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the two companies. Further details of the case can be read in the full article here.