The decision means that Apple and Broadcom will now face a trial to determine how much they owe the university for infringing on its patents related to Wi-Fi technology. The case has been ongoing since 2016, when Caltech accused the companies of using its patented technology in their devices without permission. The university is seeking damages of over $1 billion. The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the appeal upholds a lower court ruling from 2020 that allowed the case to proceed to trial.
