RE:RE:Apple/Wilan - the appeal issuesYes IPGutcsi, but it is remote.
Part of Apple's appeal is Judge Sabraw's claim construction. Claim construction defines the terms and how they can be presented to the jury. If the CAFC construes claims differently, there may be the basis for a new trial on infringement and, if Apple is still found to have infringed, damages.
While the all the issues at CAFC, on both Apple's and Wilan's appeal, have been addressed in the district court by Judge Sabraw, the CAFC is another opportunity to get a more favorable decision for either party. That's why it's said, "It's not over until the fat lady sings." Assuming that the CAFC decision does not return the case to the district court, there are two more steps that can be taken by either Apple or Wilan, depending on the decision handed down by the 3-judge CAFC panel. Either party can ask for what is called an en banc hearing which asks for the full court to hear the case. If an en banc request is denied (the most usual outcome), either party can appeal to the Supreme Court. The underlying issue would have to be significant for the SCOTUS to agree to hear the matter (it has steadfastly refused to hear commercial disputes, which the Apple/Wilan case is).
That's my read. Hope this background is helpful.