Defense win in Marshall patent case
April continues to not be March with another win for a patent defendant, this time in Marshall.
Judges
Section 101 Motion
Judge Sean Jordan granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of patentable subject matter.
Cross-Motions For Summary Judgment On Patent Marking Statute
The bad news is that both motions were denied. Of course that’s also the good news.
Motion To Amend To Add Alternative Venue Allegations
Following the grant of mandamus requiring transfer, plaintiff asked to amend its venue allegations.
Motion To Strike Supplemental Damages Expert Report
The court granted a motion to strike the plaintiff’s damages expert’s supplemental report.
And PMC Makes Three (Hundred and Eight Million Dollars)
As I thought it might, the jury came back in PMC v. Apple this afternoon – $308 million.
Second Trial’s The Charm
Last November a breakout of COVID-19 in the Sherman courthouse derailed this case. Not this time – and it is the second $150-175 million verdict in Sherman in two weeks.
Tyler Jury Trial
Judge Kernodle just finished what I believe is Tyler’s first in-person trial of the year.
Motion to Stay Pending Ex Parte Review & Motion to Continue Because COVID
Yes, I mean ex parte review – both IPR-based stay motions were denied last year.
