SBOT Board Meeting
No cases this morning – in San Antonio for State Bar of Texas board of directors meeting. EDTX Judge Michael Truncale is our federal courts liaison this year, so he might assign me some reading to keep me out of trouble…
Summary Judgment of Noninfringement
The DND door hangers are getting a workout today. As are some patent infringement claims.
Last Week in Texas – September 16, 2021
Do willfulness claims play a role in persuading juries on infringement? Do courts take a harsh view towards factual shortcuts and briefing? Inquiring minds heard last week.
Judge Albright On Setting Aside A Default
Someday you may need to know this.
Motion For Section 285 Fees Denied
The fact that the motions to dismiss were joint and there was a lack of bad faith filing by plaintiff was important.
Motion To Dismiss For Unpatentable Subject Matter Granted
The court found the patent is directed to an abstract concept, and that there were insufficient facts pleaded to avoid dismissal (without prejudice).