Law360, New York (November 28, 2011, 4:56 PM ET) -- A California appeals court has upheld a decision granting more than $5 million in attorneys' fees to semiconductor manufacturer Novellus Systems Inc., affirming a defeat for microchip maker Linear Technology Corp. in a nearly decadelong infringement and contract suit, Novellus said Monday.
Additionally, the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, upheld an award of over $3 million to Tokyo Electron Ltd., another semiconductor maker named in Linear's suit, according to the court's opinion.
The appeals court rejected Linear’s arguments that neither side was entitled to...
Calif. Court Affirms Novellus Win In Linear Contract Fight
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