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A Dramatic Finale: Judge Orders Lutron to Pay GeigTech *Double Damages,* Interest & Costs

June 12, 2025 by Ted Leave a Comment

GeigTech, maker of J Geiger shades, and Lutron lawsuit ends
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In what has been one of the longest-running patent infringement cases I have ever reported on, GeigTech East Bay LLC vs. Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. finally wrapped up last week in the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York before the Honorable Judge Colleen McMahon who delivered a blistering Final Decision and Order full of fire and brimstone…for both parties. Know that as you read this report, you are reading about a case originally filed on June 12, 2018…that’s right, seven years ago!

Says Judge McMahon: “After two trials and many opinions over the past seven years, the Court assumed familiarity with the facts and major players involved in this case.” And you know what they say about familiarity – familiarity breeds contempt!

See the many surprising facts Judge McMahon’s Decision and Order reveals

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Filed Under: Feature, Law, Management, Manufacturers, News, Technology Tagged With: GeigTech, J Geiger, lawsuit, Lutron, motorized shades, patent infringement

J Geiger Shade Maker’s Gamble on New Trial with Lutron Cost It $1.2 Million

November 25, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo from lawsuit showing the Lutron bracket (R) looks identical to the J Geiger bracket made by GeigTech (L)
Patented GeigTech (J Geiger) bracket on the left, Lutron copy on the right [Click to enlarge]

Last week, a jury was convened for a special trial to determine reasonable damages in the matter of GeigTech East Bay LLC v. Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. GeigTech, the plaintiff in this case is the manufacturer of motorized shade products marketed under the J Geiger brand, an independent company owned by Savant (and which is not a party to this litigation). Lutron has already been found to have infringed on certain patents held by Geigtech and the original jury’s large damages award was set aside by the judge who found it to be excessive. This new trial was held to determine a more reasonable damages amount.

See the painful result for Geigtech in this new trial

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Filed Under: Feature, Law, Management, Manufacturers, News, Technology Tagged With: GeigTech, lawsuit, Lutron Electronics, motorized shades, patent infringement

Hunter Douglas Keeps the Sun Outside & Taps It to Recharge Your Motorized Shades Inside

September 4, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Hunter Douglas, one of the leading manufacturers of custom window treatments like motorized shades, will show an interesting new Solar Charger Kit at the upcoming CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver this week. Now, not only does Hunter Douglas keep the sun out of your home, but it now uses it to recharge your battery-powered motorized shades. Clever!

Learn more about the Hunter Douglas Solar Charger Kit

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Filed Under: Energy/Ecosystem, Manufacturers, Products, Shows & Events, Technology Tagged With: Hunter Douglas, motorized shades

REVIEW: Crestron Automates an Elegant Lifestyle with Battery-Powered Shades

June 21, 2024 by Ted 1 Comment

Crestron Battery Powered Motorized Shades installation
The finished project featuring Crestron Battery Powered Motorized Shades [Click to enlarge]

Many readers of Strata-gee have some kind of role in the consumer electronics/custom integration world. But how do you define that role? You might, for example, think you are a manufacturer of speakers. Or perhaps you help design and install A/V systems in residential environments. But actually, what we all really do is elevate the enjoyment and the elegance of the end user’s lifestyle.

That point was driven home to me when I had the opportunity to experience Crestron battery powered motorized shades – and its Crestron Home control solution – in my very own home.

See my review of Crestron Battery Powered Motorized Shades

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Filed Under: Products, Technology Tagged With: Crestron, Crestron Home, motorized shades, The Source, Todd Anthony Puma

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