Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Samsung Seeks White House Veto of ITC Import Ban

On August 28, 2013, Samsung submitted a request (available here) to the U.S. Trade Representative that the Trade Representative disapprove of the Commission’s remedy in Samsung’s ITC investigation involving Apple. At issue is whether certain Samsung products should be banned … Continue reading

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Issues Claim Construction Findings in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com

On August 30, 2013, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued a claim construction recommendation (available here) in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com. Judge Ramirez construed two disputed terms from the patent-in-suit in a thorough claim construction opinion. Judge Ramirez’ findings were subsequently adopted … Continue reading

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Judge Lindsay Issues Summary Judgment Opinion in Bank of America Case

On August 23, 2013, Judge Lindsay issued a 50 page opinion (available here) in the Bank of America case, which granted Bank of America’s motion for summary judgment. Notable aspects of Judge Lindsay’s include the following: Unsworn Expert Reports. “Ms. … Continue reading

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Mark Cuban’s Insider Trading Trial Set To Start Today

As reported by 4-traders, Mark Cuban’s insider trading trial starts today in Chief Judge Fitzwater’s courtroom. The trial is expected to last 10 days.

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Fifth Circuit Issues Venue Decision in In re Radmax

On June 18, 2013, the Fifth Circuit issued a venue decision in In re Radmax, 720 F.3d 285 (5th Cir. 2013), which involved an intra-division transfer motion seeking transfer from the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas to … Continue reading

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Red Dog Sues Kat Industries and Rising S Company for Patent Infringement in Northern District of Texas

On September 17, 2013, Red Dog Mobile Shelters filed patent infringement lawsuits (complaints available here and here) against Kat Industries and Rising S. Red Dog claims Kat Industries and Rising S infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 8,136,303; 8,375,642; 8,245,450; D685,921; and 8,534,001. … Continue reading

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Judge Lynn Issues Claim Construction Order in Melchior v. Hilite International

On September 17, 2013, Judge Lynn issued her claim construction order (available here) in Melchior v. Hilite International. The order construed certain terms used in the three patents-in-suit, which claim camshaft phasing technology used in internal combustion engines.

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Chief Judge Fitzwater Denies Mark Cuban’s Motion For Use Of Jury Questionnaire And Additional Attorney Voir Dire

On September 10, 2013, Chief Judge Fitzwater issued an order (available here) that denied Mark Cuban’s motion for use of jury questionnaire and additional attorney voir dire. Cuban had requested “that the court permit a brief written jury questionnaire and … Continue reading

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Exclusive Door Handles Sues Wild August for Patent Infringement

On September 11, 2013, Exclusive Door Handle filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Wild August in the Northern District of Texas. EDH claims that Wild August infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,383,654, entitled “Door Handle with Interchangeable Graphic … Continue reading

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LT Tech Sues Kayako For Patent Infringement

On September 10, 2013, LT Tech filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint availablehere) against Kayako. LT Tech claims Kayako infringes U.S. Patent No. 6,177,932, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Network Based Customer Service.” Kayako’s accused product is its “Fusion product … Continue reading

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