Viavi Solutions Inc. v. Platinum Optics Technology Inc.

Summary

The Federal Circuit affirmed the Northern District of California’s determination that the case was exceptional under 35 U.S.C. §285, awarding plaintiff‑appellee PTOT reasonable attorney’s fees and denying sanctions under 28 U.S.C. §1927, finding no abuse of discretion in the district court’s analysis of Viavi’s pre‑suit diligence and post‑filing conduct.