Apple Urges Panel to Nix $300 Million Award Over Verdict Format

Apple Inc. argued a question put to Texas jurors asking if the tech giant had “infringed ANY” claims from five 4G patents robbed it of its right to a unanimous jury, as it urged the Federal Circuit to overturn a $300 million damages award.

Attorneys for Apple and patent owner Optis Cellular Technology LLC sparred during oral argument Friday over whether the general jury form behind the nine-figure damages award against the tech giant was permissible, or whether it allowed jurors to disagree over infringement of individual patents and nevertheless side with Optis. Apple is seeking to wipe out ...