Title: Google Ordered to Pay $338.7 Million in Chromecast Patent Case: US Jury

Image Caption: Google denied infringing Touchstream’s rights, arguing that the patents are invalid

Alphabet’s Google has been found guilty of infringing on a software developer’s patent rights related to remote-streaming technology. As a result, Google has been ordered to pay $338.7 million in damages by a federal jury in Waco, Texas, as announced on Friday.

The jury determined that Google’s Chromecast and other devices violated patents owned by Touchstream Technologies. These patents are specifically related to the streaming of videos from one screen to another, according to a court representative who disclosed the information on Monday.

Reacting to the verdict, Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda stated that the company plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing their commitment to developing technology independently and competing fairly based on the merits of their ideas.

Attorneys representing Touchstream, also known as Shodogg, have not yet provided a comment in response to the ruling.

In Touchstream’s 2021 lawsuit, it was claimed that the technology for seamlessly “moving” videos from smaller devices like smartphones to larger screens like televisions was developed by founder David Strober in 2010.

It was further alleged in the complaint that Google had discussions with Touchstream about their technology in December 2011, but later expressed disinterest. However, Google then introduced its Chromecast media-streaming devices in 2013, which Touchstream claims incorporated their proprietary innovations.

Besides infringement on three of its patents by Chromecast, Touchstream also asserts that its patents were violated by Google’s Home and Nest smart speakers, as well as third-party televisions and speakers with Chromecast capabilities.

Google has vehemently denied any infringement on Touchstream’s rights, arguing that the patents in question are invalid.

Earlier this year, Touchstream filed similar complaints against cable providers Comcast, Charter, and Altice in Texas, which are still awaiting resolution.

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In conclusion, Google has been ordered to pay a significant sum in damages for infringing on Touchstream Technologies’ patent rights related to streaming technology. The company plans to challenge the verdict, maintaining their commitment to independent technological development. Touchstream’s legal actions against other cable providers are still ongoing, highlighting the importance of intellectual property protection in the tech industry.