Stays Pending Mandamus Review Denied
Judge Albright issued an additional opinion explaining his reasoning for denying these motions for stay.
Venue
Motion to Transfer Granted
The court granted Amazon’s motion to transfer this case to Washington.
Motion To Transfer Venue Denied
The court found that three factors disfavored transfer, five were neutral, and none favored transfer. Plus Minnesota’s cold, y’all.
Motions to Transfer Venue & “Cherry-Picking Gamesmanship”
What does a court do when the venue declaration comes from a repeatedly unreliable witness?
Motion To Transfer Venue Denied
“In total, there are twenty witnesses in or around the NDCA that favor transfer, and fifty-three witnesses in or around the WDTX that favor retention.”
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.
Defense to Transfer Not Waived After All
This pair of orders reflects an interesting turn of events in what had been fairly routine venue dispute.
Improper Venue Claim Waived
These motions to dismiss by car manufacturers raised different issues than the norm.
“As Absurd As It Seems …”
This order granting a motion to transfer by Samsung flags the effect of some recent caselaw.