One district judge explained this seemingly-obvious point: “‘automatic’ operation does not preclude any user involvement, such as in physically connecting devices or providing electrical power.” Papst Licensing GmbH & Co. KG v. Apple Inc., No. 6:15-CV-01095, 2017 WL 897172, at *18 (E.D.
In reviewing a JMOL on obviousness, I “presume the jury resolved underlying factual disputes in favor of the verdict winner and leave those presumed findings undisturbed if supported by substantial evidence.” Apple Inc. v. Samsung Elecs.
Invalidity With obviousness, I “presume the jury resolved underlying factual disputes in favor of the verdict winner and leave those presumed findings undisturbed if supported by substantial evidence.” Apple Inc., 839 F.3d at 1047.
Third, Caterpillar argues it could not have copied Wirtgen because certain technologies (parallel to surface feature, reverse rotor shut off, and hot swap) were present in its earlier generation of cold planers.
“Head-to-head competition and lost market share tend to evidence irreparable harm.” Id. Caterpillar and Wirtgen are “direct competitors in a limited market.” Broadcom Corp. v. Emulex Corp., 732 F.3d 1325, 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2013); see also Peach State Labs, Inc. v. Env't Mfg.