A jury has ordered Google to pay Sonos $32.5 million in damages for infringing one of its smart speaker patents. The verdict marks a significant development in a long-standing legal battle between the two tech companies that has spanned more than three years and multiple lawsuits.
Details of the Case
The case was filed in a San Francisco court in 2019 by Sonos, which alleged that Google had infringed on its patents for smart speakers. Sonos claimed that Google had used its patented technology in its Google Home and Chromecast products without permission. The technology in question allows smart speakers to synchronize and play…
