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by jsyang00 607 days ago
I don't understand how the award is only $250? Isn't there some market standard for determining the damage amount
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> But the jury awarded [...] $250 in damages - the statutory minimum for infringement in the United States.

> Apple's attorneys told the court the "ultimate purpose" of its lawsuit was not money, but to win an injunction against sales of Masimo's smartwatches after an infringement ruling.

Based on this intent, Masimo's statement:

> Masimo touts the jury’s ruling as a victory as Apple failed to win an injunction.

is appropriate.

$250 in damages is the statutory minimum for infringement in the United States.

> Apple's attorneys told the court the "ultimate purpose" of its lawsuit was not money, but to win an injunction against sales of Masimo's smartwatches after an infringement ruling.

On this point, they lost.

apple only claimed $250 damages. they got what they were asking for.
It's a jury trial Jake.