Avid Identifications Systems v. Phillips Electronics North America Corp et al, No. 2:04-cv-00183 (E.D. Tex. Mar. 25, 2008)

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1. Introduction Pending before the court are Avid’s motion (#385) for attorneys’ fees and costs, Avid’s motion (#378) for enhanced damages, and Avid’s motion (#381) for permanent injunction. This memorandum opinion and order addresses these motions. 2. Factual Background At trial, Avid accused the defendants of unfair competition and false advertising in violation of Section 43(a)(1) of the Lanham Act, 1 as well as infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,214,409 (“the ‘409 patent”), 5,499,017 (“the ‘017 patent”), and 5,235,326 (“the ‘326 patent”).