Google ordered to pay $338.7 million in Chromecast patent infringement case

A federal jury in Texas has ruled that Google violated a software developer's patent rights with its remote-streaming technology, specifically with its Chromecast devices, and must pay $338.7 million in damages. The plaintiff, Touchstream Technologies, claimed that Google copied its innovations and infringed three of its patents. Google plans to appeal the verdict, stating that it has always developed technology independently. Touchstream is pleased with the outcome and has filed similar complaints against other companies.