3 Feb 2023
UPL NA Inc. v. AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd.
In the case of UPL NA Inc v Agracity Crop & Nutrition Ltd, the court found that specific claims of the 021 Patent were valid and had been infringed by AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. AgraCity was then ordered to pay $227,409.00 in disgorged profits to the Plaintiffs. The claim against NewAgco Inc. was dismissed. Following that, the parties disagreed over costs. Rule 400 granted the Court discretionary power over costs, considering fairness and reasonableness. The Plaintiffs sought $1,170,651.00 in total costs, while the Defendants proposed a contribution of approximately $450,000.00.
The Plaintiffs are awarded total costs of $800,000.00, including fees, disbursements, and taxes, with 5% post-judgment interest. No costs are awarded for this judgment.