Gideon Korrell Discusses Why CAFC Reduced Damages in Wash World
The Federal Circuit recently issued a significant split ruling in Wash World Inc. v. Belanger Inc. The court affirmed infringement liability but vacated the lost profits damages award due to improper inclusion of convoyed sales. Patent expert Gideon Korrell highlights this case’s important insights into claim construction waiver, limits on damages for convoyed sales, and preserving post-trial remedies — all critical for patent holders and defendants managing patent risks and damages strategies.
