Verdict in USAA v. PNC case
A Marshall jury in Judge Gilstrap’s court returned a verdict in the latest USAA case, which saw infringement claims going both ways.
Judge J. Rodney Gilstrap
USAA Pretrial Rulings
As always, there may not be sufficient context to fully appreciate the rulings, but they are still worth reviewing (and there are a lot).
Motion To Dismiss Indirect And Willfulness Claims
The court previously dismissed the 101 part of the motion, and now denied the rest.
Verdict in Ericsson Case
A Marshall jury in Judge Gilstrap’s court entered a verdict in this patent case.
Motion To Compel Marketing Documents
Judge Gilstrap denied this motion which, crucially, sought a broader scope of production.
Bench Trial on Equitable Defenses
Actually the parties agreed that the defendant equitable defenses could be resolved by the court on the papers, rather than through a bench trial. This order ensued.
Motion to Compel on Litigation Funding Documents Denied
Defendant sought information regarding prior licenses, litigation, and litigation funding.
Motion to Dismiss on Marking Pleadings
Not another one. I hate this subject. At least it’s just pleading standards, though.
Section 101 Motion Before Markman
Judge Gilstrap denied the motion, finding that claim construction was in fact necessary in this case.
Motion To Designate New Expert and Continue Bench Trial on Prosecution Laches
Well, this is an interesting fact situation.