Pact XPP Technologies, AG v. Xilinx, Inc., et al, No. 2:07-cv-00563 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 25, 2012)

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Before the Court is defendants Xilinx Inc.’s and Avnet Inc.’s Motion to Exclude Dr. Tredennick’s Opinion on Inducement (Dkt. No . 187, filed May 27, 2011). Having considered the arguments of the parties, the motion is DENIED. APPLICABLE LAW An expert witness may provide opinion testimony if “(a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the tr ier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue; (b) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data; (c) the tes…