Request For Discovery Into Sales
After a hearing, the court granted the plaintiffs request for “complete information concerning the sale of accused products by defendants”.
Month: August 2021
Plano Claim Construction Ruling
93-page claim construction opinion out of the Plano end of the Sherman Division
“Poison mode” – Plain and ordinary meaning
Hmm. Plain and ordinary meaning on this one, you say?
Motion to Dismiss in Photo Copyright Case
The questions in this photo copyright case were originality and fair use. One defense was denied, with the other granted leave to replead.
Amending Pleadings
This order applies the relevant standards to a request to amend the pleadings to add additional patents to the case.
New Standing Order on Inter-District Transfer
In Austin, this is a bar. In Waco, these are the new rules on venue motions vis a vis Markman hearings.
BCLT’s Expert Series: Last Week in Texas with Michael Smith
This week a pair of unusual cases gives us a roadmap for invalidity and inequitable conduct standards. Judge Albright shows us that he will hold parties to their promises. And we learn more about the boundaries of privilege waiver.
The posted podcast is marked as #3, but it’s actually #4 which Wayne and I recorded this morning. I’ll add a link to the real #3 when it goes up.
Claim Construction Order in Fuel Refinery Patents Case
Three terms were at issue in this order by Judge Sim Lake.
Personal Jurisdiction in Trademark Case
Judge Godbey concluded that the defendants’ contacts were sufficient.
Blatant Forum Shopping in Waco
Judge Albright found that a plaintiff was engaged in “blatant form shopping” and transferred the case to Delaware.