Combined Arguments In Willfulness Infringement Twin Cases “Halo and Stryker”

Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments in willful infringement

  • Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., et al. (14-1513)
  • Stryker Corporation, et al. v. Zimmer, Inc., et al. (14-1520)

Issue: (1) Whether the Federal Circuit erred by applying a rigid, two-part test for enhancing patent infringement damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284, that is the same as the rigid, two-part test this Court rejected last term in Octane Fitness, LLC v. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. for imposing attorney fees under the similarly-worded 35 U.S.C. § 285.