Nintendo Appeal Takes Tomita Technologies 3DS Patent Case Back to Court
Nintendo Appeal Takes Tomita Technologies 3DS Patent Case Back to Court Nintendo Life And on it goes... by Share: At the start of this year we reported that Nintendo was ordered to , having lost a patent trial related to the portable. The big N was accused of utilising patented stereoscopic 3D technology — particularly in the handheld's cameras — without permission; Nintendo had countered that it had consulted a number of companies on similar technology when developing the system, and had ultimately used another partner for the handheld. In any case, following the trial loss Nintendo was ordered to pay 1.82% of the wholesale price (the rate that retailers pay for stock) for each unit sold, in addition to $241,231 in "supplemental damages and prejudgment interest.". As we suggested at the time, the long and winding road of patent legislation and court battles could lead to more appeals, and in a fresh victory of sorts for Nintendo it seems that, rather than pay these fines to Tomita Technologies, the patent case will return back to an earlier stage. Below is the summary provided by . The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said that a judge incorrectly interpreted a key element in a patent related to the display of 3-D images on a screen without special glasses for the viewer. The misinterpretation then confused the jury, the court said. Notably, this doesn't mean Nintendo has won, but through its appeal it has earned the right to another jury trial in which to argue its case, due to this ruling that the details of the patent weren't communicated clearly enough or accurately to the first jury. It seems, ultimately, as if the process is simply going back to an earlier stage to renew the court battle, with instructions to be issued to the jury to clarify the contentious point over an element of the disputed patent. We likely have quite a wait on our hands to see how this case progresses in its fresh lower-court trial. As it stands Nintendo still has a chance to reverse those previous charges and win the overall case. Thanks to Ryan Millar for the tip. [source ] Share: Comments ) Sigh... Wish Nintendo the best of luck, patent squatters are the worst. Oh boy, here we go again! I hope this works out for them. I did actually notice how odd it was that other companies did have simular tech and he didn't go after them. It's strange. I stopped caring, no matter how hard they try, they're NOT going to bring Nintendo down. Meh, Tomita technologies are wasting their time.. I honestly don't care for situations like this. Why do people do this? It can't be for money! It couldn't possibly be... Oh this is going to be fun! Go Nintendo! Cheering for you!
Your picture is very beautiful by the way, Renamon is one of my favorite Digimon. I OBJECT! lol Where's a case-closer like Phoenix Wright or Atticus Finch when you need 'im? This will be interesting, it's time to settle it in smash court. Thanks she's my favorite Digimon as well. well this will be going on for a long time, and whether they win or lose it wont hurt them too badly i'm sure. but what i'm really hoping for is that for their next handheld they partner with a company called Ostendo Technologies, who are producing a tiny projector next year(mid 2015), that can produce 3D holograms above a screen. and will easily fit in a phone or portable gaming system. i cant wait to play a holographic game! and i hope nintendo gets in on it first. Just get him to inhale Phoenix Wright and we're in the clear. but isn't that Taomon?! 0_o I'm worried here. If Nintendo losses, they have to pay more than they are right now.......
This trend is getting old... Taomon?That's the priest looking one friendo. Lawyers Uhhh...no. That's not how it works. Patent trolls/squatters need to be shot. They should lose patent rights if they refuse to utilize or license the technology within three years of the filing. Who cares ? Nice hopefully Nintendo wins Will at least Nintendo had a chance against Tomita again and to think they thought they got away easy. I hope Nintendo wins this appeal, not because I support Nintendo unconditionally, but because... 1. Patent squatters are trash. This donkey could have brought up his patent as soon as Nintendo announced the 3DS but waited years until the 3DS was successful then demanded a total of the sales. 2. I don't want Nintendo to abandon the 3D screen for their next handheld because of this. Also, why the fudge was this case previously done in NY? If you have more money than the other guy you're basically wrong in NY. Honestly, this whole thing doesn't make any sense to me. Nintendo had the cameras made at a factory that presumably already has the rights to make the cameras. That is how I think it is supposed to work, anyway. Might as well appeal, If you can get rid of that loss of 1.82% before the western release of the new 3ds! Almost everyone beat me to the Phoenix Wright jokes. They should hire Harvey Specter. Ugh... because in NY the law takes in to consideration your personal hardship, hence why their was full disclosure of his current circumstances (which has nothing to do with the patent in question). Yep. They're probably brain dead. Can we just enjoy the technology we have and be grateful it's made That's a marvellous Stephen Fry avatar you have there sir! KICK HIS NONSENSICAL ARSE! This already good in that way, that it sends out a message to other patent-trolls: don't f... with Nintendo, we don't give in easy. I hope the 3D technology will be used in Nintendo's next mobile gaming device! Leave A Comment Hold on there, you need to to post a comment...
Your picture is very beautiful by the way, Renamon is one of my favorite Digimon. I OBJECT! lol Where's a case-closer like Phoenix Wright or Atticus Finch when you need 'im? This will be interesting, it's time to settle it in smash court. Thanks she's my favorite Digimon as well. well this will be going on for a long time, and whether they win or lose it wont hurt them too badly i'm sure. but what i'm really hoping for is that for their next handheld they partner with a company called Ostendo Technologies, who are producing a tiny projector next year(mid 2015), that can produce 3D holograms above a screen. and will easily fit in a phone or portable gaming system. i cant wait to play a holographic game! and i hope nintendo gets in on it first. Just get him to inhale Phoenix Wright and we're in the clear. but isn't that Taomon?! 0_o I'm worried here. If Nintendo losses, they have to pay more than they are right now.......
This trend is getting old... Taomon?That's the priest looking one friendo. Lawyers Uhhh...no. That's not how it works. Patent trolls/squatters need to be shot. They should lose patent rights if they refuse to utilize or license the technology within three years of the filing. Who cares ? Nice hopefully Nintendo wins Will at least Nintendo had a chance against Tomita again and to think they thought they got away easy. I hope Nintendo wins this appeal, not because I support Nintendo unconditionally, but because... 1. Patent squatters are trash. This donkey could have brought up his patent as soon as Nintendo announced the 3DS but waited years until the 3DS was successful then demanded a total of the sales. 2. I don't want Nintendo to abandon the 3D screen for their next handheld because of this. Also, why the fudge was this case previously done in NY? If you have more money than the other guy you're basically wrong in NY. Honestly, this whole thing doesn't make any sense to me. Nintendo had the cameras made at a factory that presumably already has the rights to make the cameras. That is how I think it is supposed to work, anyway. Might as well appeal, If you can get rid of that loss of 1.82% before the western release of the new 3ds! Almost everyone beat me to the Phoenix Wright jokes. They should hire Harvey Specter. Ugh... because in NY the law takes in to consideration your personal hardship, hence why their was full disclosure of his current circumstances (which has nothing to do with the patent in question). Yep. They're probably brain dead. Can we just enjoy the technology we have and be grateful it's made That's a marvellous Stephen Fry avatar you have there sir! KICK HIS NONSENSICAL ARSE! This already good in that way, that it sends out a message to other patent-trolls: don't f... with Nintendo, we don't give in easy. I hope the 3D technology will be used in Nintendo's next mobile gaming device! Leave A Comment Hold on there, you need to to post a comment...