Sony Fined $18.5 Million in Patent Infringement Suit

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Over two years ago, Agere Systems filed a suit against Sony for potential infringement on patents regarding "wireless local area network apparatus."

Looks like the courts https://www.docketnavigator.com/pdfs/txed-2-06-cv-00079-416.pdf in Agere Systems' favor.

Sony has been fined $18.5 million for use of the technology in their devices, such as the Mylo and PlayStation Portable.

Finally, the jury ruled that the patent infringement was willful. More PlayStation 3 News...