Mears Technologies, Inc. v. Finisar Corporation, No. 2:13-cv-00376 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 21, 2015)

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Before the Court is the Motion for Attorneys’ Fees (Dkt. No. 128, “Mot.”) filed by Defendant Finisar Corporation (“Finisar”) pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285. Plaintiff Mears Technology, Inc. (“Mears”) opposes the motion. (Dkt. No. 129, “Opp.”). The Court, having reviewed th e Parties’ briefing and the evidence in light of the applicable law, and for the reasons stated below, finds that Fini sar’s motion for attorneys’ fees should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On May 3, 2013, Mears brought this action agains t Finisar alleging infr ingement of U.S. Patent No.