JMOL & Fees Rulings in Breach of Patent Royalty Agreement Case
This sunny day I’m celebrating my tulip poplar’s budding out with these JMOL rulings (including lots of interesting fees discussion) following a jury verdict.
Summary Judgment
Sea Wasp II – The Pleadings Strike Back
Sadly, this case isn’t about the second carrier USS Wasp (CV-18), but some may be interested in these FRCP 12 and 56 rulings anyway.
Summary judgment rulings in Judge Albright’s first patent trial
Assuming it goes to trial, of course, but it’s close enough now that the five summary judgment motions now have rulings.
Chaos and summary judgment
12 motions for summary judgment – 11 granted in part, and one denied in toto, with some observations on how to avoid chaos at the SJ stage.
License & noninfringement defenses
If you’re interested in substantive summary judgment analysis, this order addressing these defenses is for you.
Late-filed summary judgment evidence means …?
No, this is isn’t the right Sherman courthouse, but let’s look at a different building for a change as we ponder late-filed SJ evidence.
Reconsideration?
Motions for reconsideration don’t have a high success rate, and this one is no exception.
Estoppel Based on Prior Judgment
When are dependent claims of patent infringement estopped as a result of a judgment on their independents in a prior case?
Partial Summary Judgment of Noninfringement Recommended Granted
Judge Payne saw no factual dispute after the claims were construed.
Patentably Distinct and On Being Unhelpful
In Waco for a hearing this morning, but it’s a Marshall case that’s caught my attention. Did you know there’s a trolley here now?