Infernal Verdict
A Marshall jury found the claims not infringed and invalid.
Judge J. Rodney Gilstrap
Infernal Issue Preclusion
No issue preclusion or eve of trial claim construction do-over.
Marshall Patent Scheduling Conferences – September 29, 2021
The latest round of scheduling conferences provides some insight on the current docket.
Motion For Leave To Supplement Expert Report
The issue here was whether an expert could supplement to respond to an order excluding part of their report.
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).
What Is Interesting About An Agreed Bill Of Costs
For one thing, the amount. For another, the language regarding a stay.
Marshall claim construction (another one)
More indefiniteness arguments and “plain and ordinary” analysis.
Marshall claim construction
At issue was whether plain and ordinary fit, and whether a term was indefinite.
Motion for New Trial Denied
The jury found the claims invalid and not infringed.
Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue Granted
The court found that venue wasn’t proper and denied venue discovery, noting the Plaintiff’s burden on the issue.