Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Cinsay Sues Joyus and Brightcove for Patent Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On September 10, 2013, Cinsay hit Joyus with a complaint (available here) for patent infringement. Cinsay claims that defendants have infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,312,486, entitled “Interactive Product Placement System and Method Therefor” through the defendants’ videos with product placement.

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Micrografx Files Suit Against Google And Samsung In Northern District of Texas

On September 9, 2013, Micrografx filed patent infringement lawsuits against Google and Samsung (complaints available here and here). Micrografx asserts that defendants infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,959,633; 6,057,854; and 6,552,732 through the sale of their phones and tablets, among other products. 

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Employment Law Compliance Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Compli

On September 6, 2013, Employment Law Compliance filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Compli in the Northern District of Texas. ELC claims that Compli infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,330,817, which claims systems and methods relating to employment … Continue reading

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IVFMD Florida, Inc. sues IVFMD, P.A. For Trademark Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On September 3, 2013, IVFMD Florida, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against IVFMD, P.A. IVFMD claims that it has “used its IVFMD marks for over fifteen years and has established extensive use of and fame in … Continue reading

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Spherix Files Two Patent Infringement Lawsuits in Northern District of Texas

On August 30, 2013, Spherix filed a lawsuit against Uniden (complaint available here) and another lawsuit against VTech (complaint available here). Spherix claims that the defendants infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,581,599; 5,752,195; 5,892,814; 6,614,899; and 6,965,614, through the sale of … Continue reading

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Recommends that Summary Judgment of Invalidity Should be Rendered For Indefiniteness in H-W Technology Case

On August 30, 2013, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued an opinion (available here) in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com.  Overstock had moved for summary judgment, claiming that two claims of the patent-in-suit were allegedly invalid for indefiniteness. Judge Ramirez agreed. First, Judge … Continue reading

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VPI Holding Sues Key to Success Magazine For Trademark Infringement

On August 27, 2013, VPI Holding hit Key to Success Magazine with a trademark infringement lawsuit (complaint available here). VPI claims that it is the owner of, among other things, “Federal Trademark Registration No. 3,472,209 on the Principal Register for … Continue reading

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Chief Judge Fitzwater Grants Partial Summary Judgment In Hoffman v. L&M Arts Case

On August 26, 2013, Chief Judge Fitzwater issued an opinion (available here) in Hoffman v. L&M Arts. The case involves Hoffman’s (a noted Dallas philanthropist’s) sale of a Rothko painting for $17.6 million. (For more details, see Hoffman’s complaint, which … Continue reading

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Judge Godbey Issues Order On Motions to Dismiss and Transfer Venue In OnAsset Patent Infringement Case

On August 21, 2013, Judge Godbey issued an Order (available here) resolving several motions filed in the OnAsset v. 7PSolutions case. Judge Godbey held that the Court had personal jurisdiction over 7PSolutions, and venue was proper in the Northern District … Continue reading

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Federal Circuit Holds That Companies May Keep Confidential Information Sealed In Pre-Trial And Post-Trial Motions

On August 23, 2013, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in Apple v. Samsung (available here). Apple had sought to seal the following categories of information: (1) confidential financial information; (2) confidential source code and schematics; (3) proprietary market research reports; … Continue reading

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