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Patent Infringement Battle Ends

After seven years of fighting, a settlement was reached in a patent infringement case between Marvell Technology Group (Marvel) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Previous Court decisions had awarded royalties and damages to CMU, but were appealed by Marvel. In this final settlement, Marvel has agreed to pay $750 million in damages to CMU with no future royalties. Read the full article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This case illustrates the importance of determining and protecting the value of intellectual property. Learn more…

Read the article on patent infringement damages in the GYF Winter 2015 Business Valuation Newsletter
Find out about our firm’s Intangible Asset Valuation Services
See details about potential legislation aimed to reform taxes on intellectual property and promote innovation in the United States

Melissa Bizyak

Melissa leads the firm’s Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services Group. She has practiced in public accounting for more than 25 years and has significant experience in providing business valuation services for privately-held concerns and their owners. Melissa also provides litigation support services, including expert witness testimony.

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