SUMMARY
GoPro has been freed from an $8.2 million patent infringement payment following a federal judge's ruling. The decade-long dispute with Contour IP Holdings LLC centered on GoPro's ability to stream POV feeds to smartphones and adjust settings. While a jury had previously found GoPro liable for infringing on a "Live Preview" technology patent, a judge's post-trial motion has now invalidated that claim. Contour's request for a new trial seeking significantly higher damages was also denied. This decision potentially ends a complex legal saga that began in 2015.
TAKEAWAYS
GoPro avoids an $8.2 million payment in a patent infringement case.
The ruling concerns GoPro's mobile streaming and control technology for action cameras.
A federal judge granted a motion clearing GoPro after a jury's finding of infringement.
The legal battle with Contour IP Holdings LLC has spanned over a decade.