A federal jury in San Diego just delivered a verdict that Microsoft infringed on audio patents held by Alcatel-Lucentand should pay $1.52 billion in damages, Reuters says.

Microsoft claims the verdict is unsupported by law or facts and will seek a judgment not withstanding the verdict from the trial court and failing that, will appeal.

"We made strong arguments supporting our view and we are pleased with the court's decision," said Alcatel-Lucent spokeswoman Joan Campion.