I think most judges and juries in patent litigation are probably predisposed to assume that granted patents are valid. If this case gets overturned based on the actions and words of the jury foreman, it could (AND should) have far reaching implications going forward.
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The foreman also told the jury to assume the patents were valid. Even though the judge had instructed to look into prior art claims and make a decision on the validity themselves.
Samsung claims foreman lied about his past to get on Apple v. Samsung jury
Juror defends himself to the press; Samsung wants him hauled back into court.
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Wow. That and now Samsung is suing Apple over patent infringements on the oh-so-boring iPhone 5
Wow. That and now Samsung is suing Apple over patent infringements on the oh-so-boring iPhone 5