SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY v. PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, ) CIVIL ACTION NO. 17-1023 ) Plaintiff/Counterclaim-defendant, ) JUDGE JOY FLOWERS CONTI ) ) ) v. ) ) PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ) ) Defendant/Counterclaimant. ) OPINION I. Introduction On November 11, 2019, the special master entered a comprehensive, 22-page report and recommendation (“R&R”) on cross-motions for summary judgment with respect to the existence of an implied license (“R&R #490”) (ECF No. 490). On November 12, 2019, the special master entered a thorough, 32-page R&R on motions…