Batting .250 – Summary Judgment Rulings
The parties filed four motions for summary judgment in this case. One was granted – can you guess what the subject was?
Willful infringement
Pretrial Rulings in Marshall
This order arising from a recent pretrial conference provides an example of the type of rulings that parties receive on the eve of trial from Judge Gilstrap.
Twiqbal/Venue
This motion to dismiss raised issues regarding claim splitting and improper venue which were novel, and issues regarding indirect and willful infringement which were not.
Post-Suit Willful Infringement
This motion was limited to the plaintiff’s claims of willful and induced infringement. And pre-suit indirect. And post-suit contributory. But that’s it. Really.
Motion to Dismiss Everything
It’s partially granted. And not just the part you think.
Motion to Dismiss Direct, Indirect and Willful Infringement Claims Granted in Part
One out of three isn’t bad.
Summary Judgment Rulings on Marking, Willful Infringement and Priority Date
Rulings on three topics in this case on the eve of trial – one with dueling motions.
Death Penalty Sanctions in Waco
Yes, I’m in trial, but this is too big to pass up.
VLSI Pretrial Rulings
The attached order provides a table formalizing the court’s oral rulings made in the case.
Stipulation Dismissing Induced/Willful Infringement Claims
Again, it’s agreed, but it’s a good model for an agreement to defer this issue. (And yes, the suspender clip on the Duluth Trading suspenders is patented).