Telecom Patent Battle Ends with Rs 152 Crore Damages Against Rosenberger India’s telecom sector experienced a major shift on 30 March 2026, when the Delhi High Court awarded Rs 152 Crores to Communication Components Antenna Inc. (CCAI) in its case against Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG & Ors. This decision represents the largest damages award in a contested patent infringement case in India outside of standard-essential patents (SEPs). Damages and Royalty Rate The damages amount of ₹152 Crores was calculated using the notional royalty method. This rate was applied to total infringing sales of USD 6,09,45,991.60, and Rs 1,84,73,47,179.22 reported in seven affidavits, resulting in an award of Rs 1,52,32,36,783.90 (about Rs 152 Crores). “This judgment is the largest award of damages in a contested patent infringement case in India outside of standard-essential patents.

Source: dna April 10, 2026 19:13 UTC