Mobile gaming company Skillz Platform Inc. convinced a jury that rival cash-game developer AviaGames Inc. infringed its patents to the tune of $42.9 million.
The Northern California jury concluded that AviaGames infringed six claims in US Patent No. 9,649,564, and did so willfully, opening the door for Judge Beth Labson Freeman to potentially triple the eight-figure damages award.
“We’re very pleased with the verdict. It’s a step in the right direction to promoting fairness in our industry,” Andrew Dahlinghaus, Skillz general counsel, said in an emailed statement. Lawyers for AviaGames didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
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