Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Patent Infringement Litigation: Raising the Bar for Proving Willful Infringement

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Steven Callahan

In the last five years or so, there’s been a dramatic change in many of the areas of law concerning patent infringement.  We plan to discuss recent, notable decisions and changes in the law over the next couple of weeks.  … Continue reading →

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Excentus Corporation Files Declaratory Judgment Patent Lawsuit In Northern District of Texas

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On June 22, 2012, Excentus Corporation filed a lawsuit against CodePro Innovations, LLC, seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement of United States Patent Nos. 5,924,078 and 5,717,866, which claim technology relating to providing discounts through point-of-sale systems.  (Copy of Complaint … Continue reading →

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What To Look For When Selecting Local Counsel

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Steven Callahan

We act as local counsel in the Northern District of Texas and often use local counsel for our cases that are pending outside of Texas.  Here are some things we think you should look for when selecting local counsel. Knowledge … Continue reading →

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Practice Tip: Electronically Redacting Documents

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Steven Callahan

Courts in the Northern District of Texas require, in certain instances, parties to redact filings (e.g., when filing briefs that contain materials designated under the Court’s Protective Order).  Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.1 requires redaction of certain sensitive personal … Continue reading →

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Judge Means Grants American Airlines TRO Halting Union Election

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On May 2, 2012, American Airlines (“American”) filed suit against the National Mediation Board (“NMB”), seeking to prohibit the NMB from holding an election to determine who shall represent American’s passenger service employees unless the NMB had a “showing of … Continue reading →

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Jet Blue Captain Found Competent to Stand Trial

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Steven Callahan

Last March, Jet Blue captain Clayton Osbon interfered with a flight en route to Las Vegas.  The plane was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, and Osbon was criminally charged in the Northern District of Texas with interfering with the duties of … Continue reading →

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Comcast Sues British Telecommunications For Patent Infringement in the Northern District of Texas

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On June 1, 2012, Comcast filed a patent infringement lawsuit against British Telecommunications in the Northern District of Texas (complaint available here).  Comcast assert that BT infringes six of its patents:  U.S. Patent Nos. 5,752,159; 6,115,035; 6,487,594; 7,142,508; 5,638,516; and … Continue reading →

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Glen Beck Program Sued in Northern District of Texas for Alleged Patent Infringement

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On May 25, 2012, Front Row Technologies sued MLB Advanced Media, L.P., Mercury Radio Arts, Inc., d/b/a “The Glenn Beck Program, Inc.”, and GBTV, LLC in the Northern District of Texas for alleged acts of patent infringement.  Front Row claims … Continue reading →

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RIM Hit With Patent Infringement Claim in Northern District of Texas

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On May 29, 2012, Mobile Telecommunications Technologies, LLC sued RIM in the Northern District of Texas for alleged acts of patent infringement.  Mobile Telecommunications claims (complaint available here) that RIM infringes United States Patent Nos. 5,809,428; 5,754,946; 5,559,862; 5,894,506; and … Continue reading →

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Northern District Of Texas Accepting Applications For Magistrate Judge Position

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steven Callahan

If you are interested in applying for a Magistrate Judge position in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, you can access the application form here.  The deadline to apply is June 12, 2012.

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