"Apple argued that $4.5 million was fair at most, claiming it does not infringe upon any of Smartflash LLC's inventions and that its patents are invalid.

Amazing comment.

"argued that $4.5 million was fair" why would apple consider stating any amount is fair? After all, it did not infringe any of the SmartFlash inventions.

Why did apple not argue zero is a fair amount?

doni