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TiVo Inc. moved for sanctions against EchoStar, whom the Court previously found in contempt for violating an injunction related to TiVo's '389 Patent due to infringing 'design-around' products. TiVo sought substantial monetary sanctions and attorney's fees, while EchoStar defended its good faith efforts. Considering civil contempt factors, the Court partially granted the motion, awarding TiVo $2.25 per DVR subscriber per month for the contempt period (April 18, 2008, to July 1, 2009), totaling approximately $200 million. This award includes compensation and an additional sanction to encourage compliance, alongside attorney's fees and costs for the contempt proceedings.
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TiVo Inc. moved for sanctions against EchoStar, whom the Court previously found in contempt for violating an injunction related to TiVo's '389 Patent due to infringing 'design-around' products. TiVo sought substantial monetary sanctions and attorney's fees, while EchoStar defended its good faith efforts. Considering civil contempt factors, the Court partially granted the motion, awarding TiVo $2.25 per DVR subscriber per month for the contempt period (April 18, 2008, to July 1, 2009), totaling approximately $200 million. This award includes compensation and an additional sanction to encourage compliance, alongside attorney's fees and costs for the contempt proceedings.
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