LSI Logic Corporation Wins Patent Infringement Case, $14.6 Million Damage Award Set Aside

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Federal District Court in Dallas ruled that LSI Logic Corporation, along with two other California defendants, did not infringe on Texas Instruments' patents on the plastic encapsulation of semiconductors. This decision set aside a jury verdict that had initially favored Texas Instruments, resulting in the $14.6 million damage award being set aside. LSI Logic's chairman and CEO, Wilfred J. Corrigan, stated that justice had prevailed, and the company was pleased with the judge's fair consideration of their post-trial motions. This ruling is significant for LSI Logic, a leading supplier of high-performance semiconductors, as it reinforces the company's position in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal District Court in Dallas ruled in favor of LSI Logic Corporation, setting aside a jury verdict that initially favored Texas Instruments.
  • The $14.6 million damage award assessed against LSI Logic was set aside due to the court's decision.
  • The ruling affects Texas Instruments' patents on the plastic encapsulation of semiconductors, with implications for the industry.
  • LSI Logic Corporation's chairman and CEO, Wilfred J. Corrigan, stated that the company was pleased with the judge's fair consideration of their post-trial motions.
  • The company's CoreWare design program enables customers to build complete systems on a single chip, increasing performance, lowering system costs, and accelerating time to market.
  • LSI Logic develops application-optimized products in partnership with trendsetting customers and operates leading-edge, high-volume manufacturing facilities.
  • The company maintains a high level of quality, as demonstrated by its ISO-9000 certification.

Statistics:

  • $14.6 million: the damage award assessed against LSI Logic that was set aside due to the court's decision.
  • May 1995: the month the patent infringement trial was held in Federal District Court in Dallas.
  • 408/433-8000: the phone number for LSI Logic Corporation's headquarters.
  • 1551 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, Calif. 95035: the address of LSI Logic Corporation's headquarters.
  • 800/574-4286: the phone number for reader inquiries.
  • 800/457-4286: the phone number for obtaining LSI Logic Press releases through FAXLOGIC.

Sources:

  • A press release from LSI Logic Corporation dated Aug. 28, 1995.
  • LSI Logic Corporation's website.