Author Archives: Steven Callahan

US Supreme Court Rules That PTAB Must Issue Decision On All Challenged Patent Claims If PTAB Institutes Review

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On April 24, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu (available here). The Court held that “[w]hen the Patent Office institutes an inter partes review, it must decide the patentability of all the … Continue reading →

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US Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Inter Partes Reviews in Oil States

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On April 24, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (available here). The Court held that inter partes review is constitutional and violates neither Article III nor the … Continue reading →

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Judge Godbey Allows Alternative Service on Foreign Defendant

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On March 16, 2018, Judge Godbey entered an Order in Fundamental Innovation systems International, LLC v. ZTE Corp. (available here) resolving ZTE Corporation’s motion to dismiss for improper service. In this case, Fundamental engaged a foreign process server to serve … Continue reading →

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Texas Supreme Court Rules Patent Agent Emails Are Privileged

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On February 23, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in In re Andrew Silver (available here). In this case, Silver claimed he invented the technology that became a “stand-alone tablet designed to allow customers at restaurants to order food and … Continue reading →

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New Patent Cases

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Steven Callahan

Over the last several weeks, 11 new patent cases have been filed in the Northern District of Texas, including: Bascom Global Internet Services, Inc. v. AT&T Corp. (complaint available here); Canon Inc. v. eReplacements, LLC (complaint available here); Cumberland Systems … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Rules that Audio/Visual Costs are Not Recoverable Without Pre-Authorization

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On January 30, 2018, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued a ruling in Jean Melchior v. Hilite International, Inc. (available here). At trial, Melchior prevailed on its patent-infringement claim, but the Federal Circuit later vacated the judgment. Hilite then submitted its bill … Continue reading →

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Judge Godbey Strikes Deposition in Twitter Case: Party May Not “Moot” a Motion for a Protective Order By Unilaterally Proceeding With the Contested Conduct

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On December 12, 2017, Judge Godbey entered an order (available here) in Youtoo v. Twitter striking a deposition taken by Youtoo. In the case, Youtoo noticed a deposition, and Twitter filed a motion for a protective order within the three … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Rutherford

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On January 26, 2018, Chief Judge Lynn swore in the Northern District of Texas’ newest magistrate judge, Rebecca Rutherford. According to the Northern District’s News Release (available here): Judge Rutherford graduated in 1993, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of … Continue reading →

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Chief Judge Lynn Now Requiring Persons Planning to Use IT Equipment to Undertake Training Prior to Trial or Motion Hearing

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On January 24, 2018, Chief Judge Lynn entered a Scheduling Order (available here) in the Iron Oak v. Samsung case. Notably, the Scheduling Order contains a training requirement for attorneys or staff who wish to use the Court’s IT equipment: The … Continue reading →

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New Patent Cases

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Steven Callahan

Over the last several weeks, there have been 11 new patent cases filed in the Northern District of Texas: Dexas International v. Hangzhou Rena Pet Products (complaint available here) I.S.E.L., LLC v. Polyguard Products, Inc. (complaint available here) Junkosha, Inc. … Continue reading →

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