Universal Electronics Inc v. Universal Remote Control Inc

Filing 453

FINAL JUDGMENT by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc. shall recover nothing on its claims of patent infringement against Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc. Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc. shall recover its costs from Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc. This is a final judgment and is appealable. Related to: REQUEST for Judgment 450 . (twdb)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SOUTHERN DIVISION

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Universal Electronics Inc.,
Plaintiff and
Counterclaim-Defendant,
vs.
Universal Remote Control, Inc.,
Defendant and
Counterclaimant.

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FINAL JUDGMENT — No. 8:12-cv-00329-AG-JPR

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FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried by a jury with Judge Guilford presiding, and the jury has
rendered a verdict. In accordance with the jury’s verdict and rulings by the Court, it is
ordered that:
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Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc. shall recover nothing on its claims of

patent infringement against Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Claims 4–16 of U.S. Patent No. 5,568,367 are invalid.

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Claims 1, 10, and 12 of U.S. Patent No. 5,614,906 are not infringed by

Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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Claims 1, 10, 12, and 16 of U.S. Patent No. 5,614,906 are invalid.

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Claims 2 and 3 of U.S. Patent No. 5,414,426 are not infringed by

Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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All claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,414,426 are invalid.

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Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc. has failed to comply with the marking

provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) with respect to U.S. Patent No. 5,414,426.
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Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc. has failed to comply with the marking

provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) with respect to U.S. Patent No. 6,587,067.
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Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc.’s claim against Defendant Universal

Remote Control, Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,414,426 is barred by
laches.
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Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc. shall recover its costs from

Plaintiff Universal Electronics Inc.
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This is a final judgment and is appealable.

JUDGMENT IS SO ENTERED.

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Dated:

1/27/2015

ANDREW J. GUILFORD
United States District Court Judge
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