Federal Circuit Orders New Trial for Unicycle Infringement Damages

By Editorial Team

The Federal Circuit has ruled for a new trial to determine whether Inventist Inc. should be awarded lost profits after a jury found Ninebot Inc. guilty of infringing its unicycle patent. The court stated that crucial information was omitted, potentially influencing the initial $800,000 jury award.

The case involves Inventist Inc. accusing Ninebot Inc. of infringing on its patent for a powered single-wheeled self-balancing vehicle designed for a standing user (Patent No. 8,807,250).

The Federal Circuit’s decision for a new trial was based on the belief that the missing information could have impacted the jury’s damages award. The court’s ruling highlights the importance of ensuring all relevant evidence is presented during patent infringement cases to reach a fair and accurate decision.

The case was heard at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, with legal representation from Aitken Law Offices and Foster Garvey. The Federal Circuit’s decision was issued by Judges Timothy B. Dyk and Barbara J. Rothstein.

This ruling serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in patent infringement cases and the significance of a thorough and comprehensive presentation of evidence to ensure a just outcome.