Indefinite
The term “indefinite” describes two things in Waco this month. First, when the new nuclear carrier named for Waco’s Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller will enter service, and second, 2/3 of the claim terms in this case.
Legal Topics
Swapping out parties
Often an agreement is made to swap out related defendants in a case. This somewhat less exciting practice usually contains certain provisions such as those set out in this order.
Reconsideration?
Motions for reconsideration don’t have a high success rate, and this one is no exception.
Indefiniteness, sua sponte
No, I can’t figure out what they mean. And neither could the Court.
There’s no crying in amending invalidity contentions
Well, actually there often is. But whether that is the case depends on the facts of the case – and where you are.
No Live Testimony
The Court told the parties it didn’t want live testimony at the Markman hearing in this case and on reconsideration confirmed that position.
Motions to Compel Denied
Three for three isn’t good when all three are losses.
New Pretrial Order Requirements for Infringement & Invalidity Claims
New requirements for identifying which patent claims & defenses are going to be tried.
Reconsideration of Personal Jurisdiction & 101 Holding Denied
In this order denying reconsideration, Judge Albright explains why personal jurisdiction is present in this case, and the 101 challenge is for another day.
R&R recommending remand granted
In fairness, it was a joint request for remand based on insufficient $$$ in dispute, and the R&R wasn’t objected to, but still, a win’s a win.