Summary Judgment of Invalidity Granted
Judge Gilstrap accepted Magistrate Judge Payne’s report and recommendation and held certain claims of the patents ineligible under § 101. (Yes, the county commissioners think they’ve seceded again).
Unpatentable – 35 USC 101
Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings Recommended Denied
The subject of the motion was patentable subject matter under section 101.
Motion For Summary Judgment Under Section 101 Granted
Noting that he had previously invalidated a related patent, Judge Albright granted the motion.
101 Motion to Dismiss Recommended Granted
Judge Payne concluded that the claims failed both steps of the analysis.
Motion To Dismiss Under Section 101 Granted In Part
The court granted the motion as to one of the claims, but found Step 2 saved others.
101 Motions Denied
Judge Gilstrap denied the parties’ cross- motions for partial summary judgment of patentable subject matter (or not).
More “Acts of Infringement” Improper Venue / 101 Motions to Dismiss
Okay, yes we have a regular and established place of business In Waco, but venue is still improper because…
Improper Venue Under “Acts of Infringement” Prong of § 1400(b)
This order addresses a defense that the court noted is asserted in a “growing number” of motions challenging venue under § 1400(b). And a Section 101 12(b)(6) as well.
Verdict in Hillman v. Hy-Ko Case
I returned from my in-laws’ bucket list trip this weekend to hear that a Marshall jury entered a verdict in this case dealing with key duplication kiosks.
Judgment On The Pleadings?
Judge Payne recommended that the defendant’s 101 motion be denied.