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The jury upheld the plaintiff's claims and ordered payment of damages totaling 48 million dollars. The Company denies the plaintiff's patent infringement allegations and asserts patent invalidity, contesting the claims and seeking dismissal.\n\n### Future Response and Impact on Business Results\nThis verdict is not a final conclusion. The Company intends to pursue all lawful and appropriate legal remedies, including post-verdict motions and appeals, to seek a review. The impact of this verdict on our business results is currently under detailed examination, and we will promptly disclose any matters requiring disclosure as they arise.","jir_financial_highlights":"Damages: 48 million dollars (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#RotecCorporation, #LitigationRelated, #PatentInfringement, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Damages: 48 million dollars (provisional amount)\nJury Verdict Date: 2026-03-13\nLitigation Filing Date: 2022-08-30","jir_meta_title":"Rotec Corporation Receives $48 Million Damage Award in US Patent Infringement Lawsuit","jir_meta_description":"Rotec Corporation was ordered to pay $48 million in damages by a jury verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. 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