Related non-patent counterclaims will be tried with patent liability

Quantum Loyalty Systems, Inc., et al. v. TPG Rewards, Inc., Civil Action No. 09-022-MPT, December 22, 2011.

Thynge, M. J.  Motion to sever, dismiss, bifurcate, or transfer counterclaims is denied.

 

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Severing competitors is not warranted due to commonality of accused products

Helicos Biosciences Corporation v. Pacific Biosciences of California, et al., Civ. No. 10-735a-SLR, December 22, 2011.

Robinson, J.  Motion to sever or stay is denied.

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Patent claim is found obvious in view of prior art

Senju Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., et al. v. Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp., Civ. No. 07-779-SLR, December 20, 2011.

Robinson, J.  The court issues findings of fact and conclusions of law.

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Defendants prevail on reargument over noninfringement.

Apeldyn Corporation v. AU Optronics Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 08-568-SLR, December 19, 2011.

Robinson, J.  Plaintiff’s motion for reargument of summary judgment decision of noninfringement is denied; Defendant AUO’s motion for reargument of claim construction is granted, and motion for reargument of summary judgment opinion is granted.

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Request to reweigh evidence is an insufficient basis for reconsideration

Intermec Technologies v. Palm, Inc., Civ. No. 07-272-SLR, December 19, 2011.

Robinson, J.  Motion for reconsideration is denied.

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Monetary sanction imposed for corporation's failure to obtain counsel

WebXChange Inc. v. Fedex Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 08-133-RGA, December 15, 2011, and WebXChange Inc. v. Dell Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 08-132-RGA, December 15, 2011.

Andrews, J.  Plaintiff ordered to obtain counsel by a specific date and to escrow with the Clerk money to pay defendants’ respective attorneys’ fees and expenses until counsel obtained.  Failure to obtain counsel will result in dismissal.

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America Invents Act is not intervening law warranting reconsideration

Softview LLC v. Apple Inc. and AT&T Mobility LLC, C. A. No. 10-389-LPS, December 7, 2011.

Stark, J.  Motion for reconsideration of grant of motion for leave to amend complaint is denied.

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