Universal Electronics, Inc. v. Universal Remote Control, Inc.

ORDER SETTING AWARD OF FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING TAXABLE COSTS TO DEFENDANT

Andrew J. Guilford, United States District Judge

The Court has held that‘Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“Defendant” or “URC”) is entitled to attorney fees under 35 U.S.C. section 285, as recently interpreted by the Supreme Court in Octane Fitness, LLC v. Icon Health & Fitness, Inc., — U.S. -, 134 S.Ct. 1749, 188 L.Ed.2d 816 (2014). In Octane, the Supreme Court eased the requirements to get such fees under section 285. Now the Court must calculate the amount of fees to be awarded. The Court’s Order also now…