Oplus Technologies, Ltd. v. Vizio, Inc., No. 14-1297 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 10, 2015)

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Vizio, Inc. appeals from the district court’s denial of attorneys’ and expert witness fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285, 28 U.S.C. § 1927, and the court’s inherent power. We hold that the district court abused its discretion in den y- ing fees, and thus vacate and remand. BACKGROUND Oplus Technologies, Ltd. originally filed this patent infringement suit in the Northern District of Illinois against Vizio and Sears Holding Corporation. T he North- ern District of Illinois granted defendants’ motion to transfer the case to the Central District of California.