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Fifth Circuit Upholds Judge Godbey’s Sanctions Order Against Mick Haig’s Attorney
We previously discussed Judge Godbey’s $10,000 sanctions order against Mick Haig’s attorney for violating Judge Godbey’s order precluding the service of subpoenas on ISPs designed to obtain the identities of alleged copyright infringers (of copyrighted porn). Mick Haig’s attorney subsequently … Continue reading
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Judge Means Issues Important Patent Pilot Order
As we previously noted, the Northern District of Texas is participating in a patent pilot program, whereby three judges in the Northern District of Texas (Judges Lynn, Godbey and Kinkeade) are hearing all patent cases filed in the Northern District … Continue reading
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Judge Godbey and Oral Arguments: Not So Much
We came across a recent Locke Lorde article (available here) that discusses Judge Godbey’s views on holding a Markman hearing. In short, according to a roundtable discussion that Judge Godbey participated in, he’d “rather study the briefing than listen to … Continue reading
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Mi Cocina Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in Northern District of Texas
On September 7, 2012, Mi Cocina filed its lawsuit (available here) against Martin Solis-Martinez, in the Northern District of Texas. Mi Cocina claims that the defendant is using the mark MI COCINA HONDURENA for restaurant services, which is confusing similar … Continue reading
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Long Range Systems Files Patent Infringement Case in Northern District of Texas
On September 7, 2012, Long Range Systems hit HME Wireless with a patent infringement complaint (available here). Long Range claims that HME “has engaged in what amounts to wholesale theft of Long Range’s intellectual property by infringing, contributorily infringing, or … Continue reading
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Amarillo’s Bankruptcy Court to Close
It’s being reported (see here for example) that the Federal Judiciary will close six courthouses in the South, including the Amarillo Bankruptcy court in the Northern District of Texas.
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Reaux Medical Files Suit Against Stryker Corp. for Patent Infringement
On September 9, 2012, Reaux Medical Industries filed a patent infringement lawsuit (available here) against Stryker Corp. and others in the Northern District of Texas. Reaux Medical claims that defendants infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,261,375, which claims a method of … Continue reading
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Textron Summary Judgment Decision Reversed by the Federal Circuit
On September 7, 2012, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in Textron Innovations v. American Eurocopter Corp. (decision available here). The Northern District of Texas district court had granted summary judgment in the defendant’s favor, concluding that, based on its … Continue reading
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David Horan To Be Appointed Newest Magistrate Judge in Northern District of Texas
We have it on good authority that David Horan will be the newest magistrate judge in the Northern District of Texas. Mr. Horan is a 2000 graduate of Yale Law School and a 1996 graduate of the University of Notre … Continue reading
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International Driver Training Sues 3D Defensive Driving For Trademark Infringement
On September 5, 2012, International Driver Training (IDT) sued 3D Defensive Driving (3D) in the Northern District of Texas. (Complaint available here.) IDT, according to the complaint, uses the marks COMEDY DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL, COMEDY DEFENSIVE DRIVING, and COMEDY DRIVING … Continue reading
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