Term in preamble does not limit claim
Magnetar Technologies Corp., et al. v. Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., et al., Civ. No.07-127-LPS-MPT, February 1, 2012.
Stark, J. Claim construction opinion.
Continue Reading...Claim construction ruling issues in internet filtering technology dispute
Personalized User Model LLP v. Google Inc., Civ. No.09-525-LPS, January 25, 2012.
Stark, J. Court rules after Markman hearing and post-hearing letter briefing. The 52-page opinion was unsealed January 26, 2012.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues in DNA sequencing technology dispute
LadaTech, LLC v. Illumina, Inc. and Solexa, Inc., Civ. No.09-627-SLR, January 24, 2012.
Robinson, J. Court resolves claim construction of 11 disputed terms. See also related memorandum opinion of the same date regarding dispositive motions.
Continue Reading...Claim construction report and recommendation is adopted with one exception
Masimo Corporation v. Philips Electronics North America Corp., et al., C. A. No.09-80-LPS-MPT, January 17, 2012.
Stark. J. Objection to claim construction report and recommendation is denied in part and granted in part.
Continue Reading...Misconstruction of claim construction did not support grant of JMOL
McKesson Automation, Inc. v. Swisslog Italia S.P.A. and Translogic Corporation, Civ. No.06-028-SLR, January 12, 2012.
Robinson. J. Renewed motion for JMOL and motion for new trial or to alter or amend judgment are denied.
Continue Reading...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.
Continue Reading...Court declines to find inducement on a constructive or willfully blind theory
Apeldyn Corporation v. Au Optronics Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 08-568b-SLR, November 15, 2011.
Robinson, J. Defendant’s summary judgment of invalidity is denied. Defendant’s summary judgment with respect to inducement is granted, the motion is denied in all other respects. Another defendant’s motions for summary judgment of no inducement and noninfringement are granted.
Continue Reading...Means plus function claim language must be supported by specification
Apeldyn Corporation v. Au Optronics Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 08-568a-SLR, November 15, 2011.
Robinson, J. Claim construction issued.
Continue Reading...Partial summary judgment of no infringement of portable computer patents
Intermac Technologies Corp. v. Palm Inc., Civ. No. 07-272-SLR, September 15, 2011.
Robinson, J. Palm’s motion for summary judgment of no invalidity and infringement is granted-in-part with respect to no invalidity, and otherwise denied. Intermec’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement and invalidity is granted-in-part with respect to no infringement of certain claims, and otherwise denied.
Continue Reading...Claim terms construed after rejecting both proposed constructions
Nuance Communications, Inc. v. Vlingo, Corp., Civ. No. 09-585-LPS, September 7, 2011.
Stark, J. Claim construction issued.
Continue Reading..."Administrating" construed to mean "administering once daily"
Alza Corporation, et al. v. Kremers Urban LLC, et al., C. A. No. 10-23-LPS, August 29, 2011.
Stark, J. Claim construction issued.
Continue Reading...Jury verdict of no infringement and invalidity upheld
Arcelormittal France, et al. v. AK Steel Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 10-050-SLR, August 25, 2011.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for JMOL new trial is denied. Defendant’s motion for JMOL of noninfringement is denied as moot.
Continue Reading...Common interest privilege is upheld
Xerox Corporation v. Google Inc. and Yahoo! Inc., C. A. No. 10-136-LPS, August 1, 2011.
Stark, J. Defendants’ motion to compel documents withheld as privileged under the common interest doctrine is denied. Court construes patent terms.
Continue Reading...Patent claims are invalid due to lack of written description
Stored Value Solutions, Inc. (“n/k/a”) Ceridian Stored Value Solutions, Inc. v. Card Activiation Technologies, Inc., et al., C. A. No. 09-495-KAJ (designated), July 1, 2011.
Jordan, J. (designated) Declaratory plaintiff’s motion on invalidity due to anticipation and obviousness is granted in part and its motion for partial summary judgment of invalidity due to lack of written description is granted. Declaratory defendant’s motions for summary judgment of validity and motion to exclude expert testimony are denied.
Continue Reading...Claim construction is not appropriate in connection with motion to dismiss
Internet Media Corporation v. Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Civ. No. 10-690-SLR, June 28, 2011.
Robinson, J. Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim is denied.
Continue Reading...Withdrawal of recusal motion is granted with prejudice
St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants Inc. v. Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., LTD., et al., C. A. No. 04-1436-LPS, June 1, 2011 and St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants Inc. v. Palm Inc., et al., C.A. No. 06-404-LPS, June 1, 2011.
Stark, J. The parties requested withdrawal of a motion for recusal because the Federal Circuit’s claim construction substantially altered the posture of the cases over which Judge Stark presided during his tenure as magistrate. The request was accepted, and the motion for recusal denied with prejudice.
Continue Reading...Software patents are invalidated under Bilski
Accenture Global Services, GmbH and Accenture, LLP v. Guidewire Software, Inc., Civ. No. 07-826-SLR, May 31, 2011.
Robinson, J. Patents are held invalid as directed to abstract ideas; motion for clarification, reargument, and/or certification is granted as to clarification and denied in all other respects; and motion to strike portions of reply brief is denied as moot.
Continue Reading...Patents are held invalid as obvious in ANDA case
In Re: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsule Patent Litigation, Civ. No. 09-2118-SLR, May 12, 2011.
Robinson, J. After bench trial, the courts issues claim constructions and finds that defendants infringe the asserted claims of the patents-in-suit, that the patents are not invalid for failure to disclose their best mode, and that the patents are invalid as obvious. The court further finds that the patents are not unenforceable due to inequitable conduct.
Continue Reading...Claim construction opinion issues relating to video technology
BigBand Networks, Inc. v. Imagine Communications, Inc., Civ. No. 07-351-LPS, March 24, 2011.
Stark, J. The court construes seven terms as used in four patents.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues in ANDA case
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Galderma Laboratories, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 10-892-LPS, March 24, 2011.
Stark, J. The court construes disputed terms in ANDA dispute involving generic version of Oracea.
Continue Reading...Claims are construed and judgment entered in favor of plaintiffs in ANDA case
Cephalon, Inc. and Cima Labs, Inc. v. Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 09-724-SLR, Civ. No. 08-330SLR March 24, 2011.
Robinson, J. Judgment in favor of plaintiffs is entered on No. 09-724. Defendants’ motion to strike expert testimony is denied in part and denied in part as moot. Plaintiffs’ motion to strike defendants’ notice of subsequent authority is denied as moot. Defendants’ motion to vacate the 10/28/10 order staying launch of generic drug is denied. The court construes three disputed terms. Judgment in favor of defendants is entered in No. 08-330 in a separate opinion.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues regarding porcine circovirus vaccine patents
Wyeth, LLC v. Intervet, Inc., d/b/a Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, C.A. No. 09-161-LPS, March 22, 2011.
Stark, J. The court issues a claim construction ruling.
Continue Reading...Patents-in-suit are found invalid for lack of enablement
Cephalon, Inc. and Cima Labs, Inc. v. Watson Pharmaceuticals, et al., Civ. No. 08-330-SLR, March 11, 2011.
Robinson, J. Court issues post trial opinion finding against plaintiffs on infringement and in favor of defendants finding that the asserted claims of the patents-in-suit are invalid for lack of enablement.
Continue Reading...Claim construction opinion issues
Pfizer Inc., et al. v. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., et al., Civ. No. 09-943-LPS, February 28, 2011.
Stark, J. The Court issues claim construction ruling.
Continue Reading...Claim construction opinion issues
Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne, et al. v. Broetje Automation-USA Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 09-598-LPS, February 23, 2011.
Stark, J. The court issues claim construction rulings.
Continue Reading...Claim construction report and recommendation issues re: oximetry patent
Masimo Corporation v. Philips Electronics North America Corp., et al., Civil Action No. 09-80-LPS-MPT, February 18, 2011.
Thynge, M. J. The court issued a report and recommendation regarding claim construction rulings.
Continue Reading...Double patenting motion is granted; mismarking to be tried to the bench
Tyco Healthcare Group, LP v. C.R. Bard, Inc., and Davol, Inc., Civ. No. 09-264-SLR, January 20, 2011.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion to bifurcate false marking claims is granted in part and denied in part; plaintiff’s motion to strike portions of expert report is denied; defendants’ motion to amend disputed claim chart is denied as moot; plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment for obviousness-type double patenting is granted; defendants’ motion for summary judgment regarding mismarking is granted – intent and damages to be tried to the court following jury trial; defendants’ motion for summary judgment as to invalidity due to inadequate written description is denied as moot; defendants’ motion for summary judgment of non-infringement is granted in part and denied in part; plaintiff’s motion for leave to serve supplemental expert report is denied.
Continue Reading...Wireless network patents held valid but not infringed
Autocell Laboratories, Inc. v. Cisco Systems Inc., Civ. No. 08-760-SLR, January 5, 2011.
Robinson, J. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment of noninfringement is granted. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment of infringement is denied. Defendant’s motions for summary judgment of invalidity are denied.
Continue Reading...Plaintiff is bound by Markman ruling in related litigation
Biovail Laboratories International SRL v. Intelgenx Corp., Civ. No. 09-605-LPS, December 27, 2010.
Stark, J. Court construes two disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues relating to steel processes
Arcelormittal France, et al. v. Ak Steel Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 10-050-SLR, December 16, 2010.
Robinson, J. The court issues claim constructions.
Continue Reading...The court issues an 82-page opinion on ten summary judgment motions
S.O.I. Tec Silicon On Insulator Technologies, S.A. and Commisseriat à L’Énergie Atomique v. MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., Civ. No.08-292-SLR, October 13, 2010.
Robinson, J. The court rules on 10 summary judgment motions and expert issues.
Continue Reading...Twelve disputed terms are construed for five of the patents-in-suit
Intermec Technologies Corp. v. Palm Inc., Civ. No.07-272-SLR, September 14, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court issues a decision construing twelve disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Court lacks jurisdiction on one patent due to covenant not to sue; claim construction issues for remaining patents
Belden Technologies Inc., et al. v. Superior Essex Communications LP, et al., Civ. No.08-63-SLR, August 24, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court issues a Markman decision on 14 terms for 6 of the 7 patents in suit.
Continue Reading...Court construes only terms relating to infringement since validity issues are stayed
Sigram Schindler Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH v. Cisco Systems, Inc., Civ. No.09-72-SLR, July 26, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court issues claims construction following Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Eight terms construed following Markman Hearing
Eppendorf AG, et al. v. Nanosphere Inc., Civil Action No.09-054-MMB July 12, 2010.
Baylson, J. (sitting by designation) The Court issues claims construction on eight disputed terms for the patent-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Magistrate's Markman rulings are adopted over untimely objections
The Research Foundation of State University of New York, et al. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, L.P., C. A. No. 09-184-GMS-LPS, June 24, 2010.
Sleet, C. J. The Court adopts the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation regarding claim construction.
Continue Reading...The Magistrate construes 24 disputed terms for 7 patents
Abbott Laboratories, et al. v. Lupin Limited, et al., Civ. No. 09-152-JJF-LPS, June 18, 2010.
Stark, M. J. The Magistrate construes 24 disputed terms in a 70-page opinion following a Markman Hearing on May 21, 2010.
Continue Reading...29 terms are construed for 2 patents in elevator technology dispute
Inventio AG v. Thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 08-874-ER, June 14, 2010.
Robreno, J. (sitting by designation) The Court issues a 103-page Markman decision for 29 disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Claim construction ruling issues in catheter case
B. Braun Melsungen AG, et al. v. Terumo Medical Corporation, et al., C. A. No.09-347-JJF-LPS, June 3, 2010.
Stark, M. J. The Magistrate recommends construction of seven disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...All but two of the Magistrate's rulings are adopted on appeal
McKesson Automation, Inc. v. Swisslog Italia S.P.A. and Translogic Corporation, Civ. No.06-028-SLR, May 18, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court adopts the Magistrate’s recommendations in part and overrules in part as follows:
(1) denies defendant’s motion to dismiss
for lack of standing and grants plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on defendant’s lack of standing defense;
(2) denies defendant’s noninfringement motion;
(3) grants plaintiff’s motion re: no inequitable conduct;
(4) grants plaintiff’s motion re: validity and denies defendant’s invalidity motion;
(5) denies defendant’s motion re: no willfulness;
(6) denies plaintiff’s motion re: no patent misuse;
(7) grants plaintiff’s motion re: no unclean hands, waiver, laches and equitable estoppel and denies defendant’s re laches and estoppel;
(8) grants in part defendant’s motion re: failure to mark.
The court also adopts in part and overrules in part the recommended claim constructions, and denies defendant’s motion to reconsider the denial of its motion to exclude certain expert testimony.
Magistrate issues recommendation for claims construction
The Research Foundation of State University of New York, et al. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, L.P., C. A. No.09-184-JJF-LPS, May 12, 2010.
Stark, M. J. The Magistrate recommends claims construction for ten disputed terms following a Markman hearing.
Continue Reading...LCD patents are valid but not infringed
LG Display Co., LTD. v. Au Optronics Corporation, et al., Civil Action No.06-726-JJF and 07-357-JJF April 30, 2010.
Farnan, J. CMO’s action is stayed; its motion for leave to file a response to post-trial briefs is denied. Plaintiff failed to prove defendant infringes plaintiff’s patents-in-suit. Defendant failed to prove plaintiffs’ patents are invalid. Final judgment is withheld until a damages opinion issues.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues in debit card method litigation
Stored Value Solutions, Inc. v. Card Activation Technologies, Inc., C. A. No.09-495-JJF-LPS, April 28, 2010.
Stark, M. J. The court construes nine claims of one patent, four of which are independent claims.
Continue Reading...Markman ruling issued on 29 disputed terms
Robert Bosch, LLC. v. Pylon Manufacturing Corp., Civ. No.08-542a-SLR, March 30, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court construes 29 disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Stay is denied unless and until interlocutory appeal is accepted
St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., et al., Civil Action No.04-1436-JJF-LPS, March 28, 2010.
Stark, M. J. Defendants’ motion to stay expert discovery and trial until resolution of cross-appeals in related litigation is denied. Defendants’ motion to certify the claim construction order for interlocutory appeal is granted.
Continue Reading...Claim construction order issues in software dispute
Accenture Global Services GMBH, et al. v. Guidewire Software, Inc., Civ. No.07-826-SLR, March 5, 2010.
Robinson, J. The court construes 22 terms from the two patents-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Markman rulings issue relating to electronic storage and management
Leader Technologies, Inc. v. Facebook, Inc., Civil Action No.08-862-JJF, March 9, 2010.
Farnan, J. The court construes eight terms in patent entitled “Dynamic Association of Electronically Stored Information With Iterative Workflow Changes.”
Continue Reading...Seven disputed terms are construed for the patent-in-suit
Magsil Corp., et al. v. Seagate Technology, et al., Civil Action No.08-940-HB, March 1, 2010.
Bartle, C.J. The Court issues a claims construction for seven disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Plaintiff's construction of two disputed terms is rejected
Genetics Institute, LLC v. Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Incl., Civ. No.08-290-SLR, February 24, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court issues a claims construction for two disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...LGD is found to infringe and induce infringement of valid patents
LG Display Co. Ltd. v. AU Optronics Corporation, et al., C.A. Nos.06-726-JJF, 07-357-JJF, February 16, 2010.
Farnan, J. Following Phase I of a bifurcated bench trial, the court finds that LGD literally infringes the asserted claim in the patents-in-suit and that the patents have not been proven to be invalid.
Continue Reading...Court stays the course on briefing issue
St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., LTD., et al., Civil Action No.04-1436-LPS, February 4, 2010.
Stark, M. J. Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration of December 28, 2009 Order Staying Briefing on Defendants' Motion to Stay and Motion to Certify is denied.
Continue Reading...The Court construes 26 disputed terms for four patents-in-suit
Boston Scientific Corporation, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc., et al., Civ. No.07-333-SLR; Civ. No. 07-348-SLR; Civ. No. 07-409-SLR; Civ. No. 07-765-SLR, January 20, 2010.
Robinson, J. The Court provides construction for 26 claims following Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...The Court construes 19 of 23 disputed terms following a Markman Hearing
Flash Seats, LLC v. Pacuolan, Inc., Civil Action No. 07-575-JJF, January 19, 2010.
Farnan, J. The Court construes disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Court issues claim construction ruling
Innovative Patents, L.L.C. and Forcefield, L.L.C. v. Brain-Pad, Inc., C.A. No. 07-680-MPT, January 13, 2010.
Thynge, M.J. Claim construction issues.
Continue Reading...Recommendation for claim construction issues
Power Integrations, Inc. v. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 08-309a-JJF-LPS, December 18, 2009.
Stark, M.J. This is a report and recommendation of the magistrate regarding claim construction of the disputed terms of the patents-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues relating to intravenous medical connector valves
ICU Medical, Inc. v. Rymed Technologies, Inc., Civil Action No. 07-468-JJF, December 3, 2009.
Farnan, J. The court issues claim constructions.
Continue Reading...24 terms from six patents are construed regarding digital camera technology
St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co., Ltd., et al., Civil Action No. 04-1436-JJF-LPS, November 13, 2009.
Stark, M.J. The Magistrate makes recommendations regarding the construction of 24 disputed terms for the six patents-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Magistrate recommends denial of defendant's motion to dismiss -- again.
McKesson Automation, Inc. v. Swisslog Holding AG, et al., Civ. No. 06-28-LPS, October 30, 2009.
The Magistrate recommends denial of defendant’s motion to dismiss. Disputed terms are construed following a Markman Hearing. In addition recommendations are made on several competing motions for summary judgment. Finally, the parties’ competing motions to preclude expert testimony are denied.
Continue Reading...Earlier Markman decision is modified and finds two claims indefinite
Girafa.com, Inc. v. IAC Search & Media, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 07-787-SLR, September 25, 2009.
Robinson, J. The Court amends earlier Markman decision following further review of the disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Claim construction ruling issues regarding inventions for glucose testing
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. v. Abbott Diabetes Care, et al., Civil Action No. 07-753-JJF, September 15, 2009.
Farnan, J. Court issues Claim construction opinion, ruling on 17 disputed claims.
Continue Reading...Claim construction issues in thumbnail image case
Girafa.com, Inc. v. IAC Search & Media, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 07-787-SLR, September 15, 2009.
Robinson, J. The court construes 15 terms.
Continue Reading...Claim construction ruling issues in camera lens assembly case
Fujinon Corporation v. Motorola, Inc., Civ. No. 07-533-GMS-LPS, September 11, 2009.
Stark, M.J. The Magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation regarding claim construction after completion of briefing on March 3, 2009 and a Markman hearing on April 6, 2009.
Continue Reading...Special Master's recommended construction of disputed term is modified
Honeywell International, Inc., et al. v. Nikon Corporation, et al., Civil Action No. 04-1337- JJF, August 12, 2009.
Farnan, J. Plaintiff’s Objection to the Special Master’s Report and Recommendation Regarding Supplemental Claim Construction is overruled. Defendants’ Objection to the same is sustained in part and the Special Master’s recommended construction is modified by the Court.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues re: ADHD drug
UCB, Inc. and Celltech Manufacturing CA, Inc. v. KV Pharmaceutical Company, Civil Action No. 08-223-JJF, August 18, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court construes six terms in one patent.
Continue Reading...Infringement judgment in prior suit does not result in summary judgment
Cordis Corporation v. Boston Scientific Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 08-779-SLR, July 21, 2009.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is denied.
Continue Reading...Magistrate sets procedure for claim construction
Power Integrations, Inc. v. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 08-309-JJF-LPS, July 16, 2009 (Order).
Stark, M. J. Magistrate Judge issues order outlining claim construction procedures.
Continue Reading...Partial summary judgment of non-infringement is granted in video-on-demand suit
American Patent Development Corporation, LLC v. Movielink, LLC, Civil Action No. 07-605-JJF, July 1, 2009.
Farnan, J. Defendant’s Motion For Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement is granted in part. Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Infringement is denied.
Continue Reading...Magistrate Judge issues claim construction ruling in memantine suit
Forest Laboratories, Inc., et al. v. Cobalt Laboratories, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 08-21-GMS-LPS, July 2, 2009.
Stark, M. J. Magistrate Judge issues Report and Recommendation regarding claim construction.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues in case involving polymer blends
The Dow Chemical Company v. NOVA Chemicals Corporation and NOVA Chemicals, Inc., Civil Action No. 05-737-JJF, June 25, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court construes five of six disputed terms in a 42-page opinion.
Continue Reading...State court stays license dispute having tired of posturing for MDL advantage
Rembrandt Technologies, L.P. v. Harris Corporation ,Del. Super., C.A. No. 07C-09-059-JRS, May 22 , 2009.
Slights J. Defendant’s Motion to Stay is granted pending the entry of a final order on the Markman ruling in the multi-district federal patent litigation.
Continue Reading...Limited discovery is ordered in §291 interference action
Genetics Institute, LLC v. Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc., Civ. No. 08-290-SLR, May 7 , 2009.
Robinson J. Plaintiff’s motion to set a trial date and defendant’s motion for reargument are both denied pending limited discovery.
Continue Reading...Claim construction ruling issues in ANDA case
In re: Rosuvastatin Calcium Patent Litigation, MDL No. 08-1949-LPS, May 4 , 2009.
Stark, M. J. The Magistrate Judge issues a claim construction report and recommendation.
Continue Reading...Validity and infringement motions are largely successful after Markman ruling
IGT v. Bally Gaming International, Inc, et al., Civ. No. 06-282-SLR, April 28, 2009.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment of infringement is granted in part and denied in part; defendants' motion for summary judgment of noninfringement is also granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment of validity is granted. Defendants' motions for summary judgment of invalidity are denied. Plaintiff’s motion that defendants have no valid license defense is granted in part and denied in part as moot. Defendants' motion that it has a valid license defense is denied as moot.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues on casino slot machine networking technology and player rewards
IGT v. Bally Gaming International, Inc, et al., Civ. No. 06-282a-SLR, April 28, 2009.
Robinson, J. The Court issues a claims construction ruling on 13 disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Magistrate's tentative claim construction is overruled in part
Symbol Technologies, Inc. v. Janam Technologies, LLC, Civil Action No. 08-340-JJF, March 31, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendations regarding tentative claim constructions in relation to a preliminary injunction motion is adopted in part and overruled in part.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues re: video-on-demand programming patent
American Patent Development Corp., LLC v. Movielink, LLC, C.A. No. 07-605-JJF, March 27, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court issues a claims construction ruling on 10 disputed terms and/or phrases and denies defendant’s motion to strike declaration of plaintiff’s expert submitted in support of plaintiff’s position.
Continue Reading...Tentative claim construction opinion issues re LCD technology
Honeywell International, Inc. and Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc., v. Nikon Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 04-1337-JJF, December 9, 2008.
Farnan, J. A claim construction opinion is issued tentatively.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues for skin care patent
Laboratory Skin Care, Inc. and Zahra Mansouri v. Limited Brands, Inc. and Bath and Body Works, LLC, Civ. No. 06-601-JJF, February 11, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court issues a claim construction ruling on 6 disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Markman decision relies on Patent Appeals Board transcript
Simplification, LLC v. Block Finance Corporation, et al., Civ. No. 03-355-JJF, January 23, 2009.
Farnan, J. The Court construes 13 disputed terms in two patents following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues on 3 disputed terms in patent directed to specialized web site
Internet Media Corporation v. Dell, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 05-633-SLR, January 14, 2009.
Robinson, J. The Court issues a claim construction ruling on 3 disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Markman decision issues on 6 disputed terms in albuterol patents
Sepracor, Inc. v. Dey, L.P. and Dey, Inc., Civ. No. 06-113-JJF (Consolidated), December 18, 2008.
Farnan, J. The Court issues a claim construction ruling on 6 disputed terms following a Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Summary judgment is granted as to infringement and noninfringement
Solvay, S.A. v. Honeywell Specialty Materials LLC, et al, Civ. No. 06-557-SLR, December 9, 2008.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment for infringement is granted; defendant’s motion for non-infringement of the patent-in-suit is granted in part and denied in part.
Continue Reading...Court construes disputed claim language
Solvay, S.A. v. Honeywell Specialty Materials LLC, et al, Civ. No. 06-557-SLR, December 9, 2008.
Robinson, J. Court construes disputed claim language of patent-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Preliminary injunction is denied where harm is not clearly tied to Defendants' conduct
Girafa.com, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al, Civ. No. 07-787-SLR, December 9, 2008 (Mem. Order).
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction is denied.
Continue Reading...Claims are construed in Web server technology patents
Oracle Corporation and Oracle U.S.A., Inc. v. Parallel Networks, LLP, Civ. No. 06-414-SLR, December 4, 2008 (Mem. Order).
Robinson, J. The Court issues a claim construction ruling for two patents relating to Web server technology.
Continue Reading...18 claims construed by Magistrate
Cordance Corporation v. Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, LLC, C.A. No. 06-491-MPT, December 5, 2008.
Thynge, M. J. Magistrate construes 18 claims relating to four patents-in-suit.
Continue Reading...Magistrate construes four terms on three patents-in-suit in relation to pending Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Symbol Technologies, Inc. v. Janam Technologies LLC, Civ. No. 08-340-JJF-LPS, December 1, 2008.
Stark, M. J. Magistrate recommends adopting plaintiff’s interpretation of three terms and defendant’s interpretation on the fourth on three patents-in-suit in advance of Motion got Preliminary Injunction.
Continue Reading...Court construes claims but declines to rule on indefiniteness
Parker-Hannifin Corporation v. Zippertubing (Japan), LTD., C.A. No. 06-751-MPT, November 18, 2008.
Thynge, M.J. The Court issued claim construction rulings for nine terms from three patents.
Continue Reading...Court largely rejects patentee's proposed claim constructions
Amgen, Inc., et al. v. Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 06-259-MPT, September 19, 2008.
Thynge, M.J. The Court issues a claim construction ruling following Markman Hearing.
Continue Reading...Motions for new trial and JMOL on damages denied after remand.
Cordis Corp. v. Medtronic Vascular, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 97-550-SLR (Consolidated); Boston Scientific Corporation, et al. v. Ethicon, Inc., et al. C.A. No. 98-19-SLR, September 15, 2008.
Robinson, J. Following decade-long litigation, the Court grants Cordis’ motion for entry of final judgment and denies BSC’s motion for new trial and Medtronic’s motion for JMOL on lost profit damages.
Continue Reading...Claims are construed in communications patent
CIF Licensing, LLC, d/b/a/ GE Licensing v. Agere Systems, Inc. C.A. No. 07-170-JJF, July 10, 2008.
Farnan, J. The court construes a total of 14 claim terms from two patents
No infringement, invalidity or inequitable conduct found after bench trial
Robinson, J. Following a bench trial, the Court finds that plaintiff failed to show infringement and is not persuaded by defendant’s claims of invalidity for obviousness and unenforceability due to inequitable conduct.
Claim construction provided only tentative until prayer conference
Nice Systems, Inc. et al. v. Witness Systems, Inc., C.A. No. 06-311-JJF, December 14, 2007.
Farnan, J. The court issues a Memorandum on Tentative Claim Construction.
Continue Reading...Claim construction opinion issues in venlafaxine litigation
Wyeth v. Impax Laboratories, Inc., C.A. No.06-222-JJF, December 13, 2007.
Farnan, J. Claim construction opinion.
Continue Reading...Two claims are construed in golf ball dispute
Callaway Golf Company v. Acushnet Company, C.A. No. 06-091-SLR, November 20, 2007.
Robinson, J. The court construes two terms relevant to golf ball technology.
Claims are construed relating to LCD technology
Commissariat A L’Energie Atomique v. Samsung Electronics Co., et al., C.A. No. 03-484-MPT, October 3, 2007.
Thynge, M.J. Claim construction decision is issued.
Hearing aid technology claims are construed
Sleet, C.J. The Court construes twenty-nine terms from two patents.
Continue Reading...Claims relating to nucleic hybridization probes are construed
Digene Corporation v. Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 01-752-MPT, August 24, 2007.
Thynge, M.J. The Court adopts defendants’ proposed claim constructions.
Claims relating to cell phone networks are construed
TruePosition, Inc. v. Andrew Corporation, C.A. No. 05-747-SLR, August 23, 2007.
Robinson, J. The Court construes seven of eight disputed terms.
Bifurcation proposed as mechanism to assist in construction of design patents
Colgate-Palmolive v. Ranir, L.L.C., C.A. No. 06-417-GMS, July 31, 2007.
Sleet, C.J. The Court issued an order construing claims in a case involving seven toothbrush design patents and one utility patent.
Claim construction ruling relating to patents directed at can ends and methods for joining the can ends to can bodies
Crown Packaging Technology, Inc. et al., v. Rexam Beverage Can Co., No. 05-608-MPT, May 17, 2007.
Thygne, J. Following a Markman hearing, the Court issued a decision on the disputed terms.
Continue Reading...Claim construction rehash resulted in non-infringement ruling in telecommunications case
Telecordia Technologies, Inc. v. Lucent Technologies, Inc., Nos. 04-875-GMS, 04-876-GMS, May 1, 2007.
Sleet, J. Summary judgment of non-infringement was granted with respect to the '306 patent and denied as to a second patent. Plaintiff's motion that the '306 patent was not anticipated was granted in part. Plaintiff's motion that the '306 patent was not invalid due to lack of enablement was granted. Defendant's motion for summary judgment of invalidity of the '306 patent for failure to disclose the best mode was denied.
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Claims relating to security system for use with untrusted computer networks were construed.
Prism Technologies LLC v. Verisign, Inc. et al., No. 05-214-JJF, Apr. 2, 2007.
Farnan, J. The court issued a Markman decision on disputed terms.
Continue Reading...JMOL and new trial were denied in stent case
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. et al. v. Medtronic Vascular, Inc. et al., No. 98-80-SLR, Mar. 29, 2007.
Robinson, J. Defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law of non-infringement and invalidity and motion for a new trial were denied.
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Robinson, J. Defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law of non-infringement and invalidity and motion for a new trial were denied.
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Defense tactics result in denial of JMOL and new trial motions
Praxair, Inc. et al. v. ATMI, Inc. et al., No. 03-1158-SLR, Aug. 17, 2006.
Robinson, J. Defendants’ motions for JMOL and new trial are denied. Continue Reading...
Robinson, J. Defendants’ motions for JMOL and new trial are denied. Continue Reading...
Telephone claims are construed
Thynge, J. This is the Court's construction of additional claims identified as disputed.
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Summary judgment on opposed non-invalidity arguments is refused
Ampex Corp. v. Eastman Kodak Co. et al., No. 04-1373-KAJ, Nov. 2, 2006.
Jordan, J. Plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment that the patent is not invalid as obvious is granted in part and denied in part. Continue Reading...
Jordan, J. Plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment that the patent is not invalid as obvious is granted in part and denied in part. Continue Reading...
Court declines to rule patent was not anticipated.
Ampex Corp. v. Eastman Kodak Co. et al., No. 04-1373-KAJ, Nov. 2, 2006.
Jordan, J. Plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment of no anticipation is denied.
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No infringement in camera patent dispute
Ampex Corp. v. Eastman Kodak Co. et al., No. 04-1373-KAJ, Oct. 31, 2006.
Jordan, J. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment of non-infringement is granted.
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Markman decision relating to a system for storing video images
Ampex Corp. v. Eastman Kodak Co. et al., No. 04-1373-KAJ, Oct. 26, 2006.
Jordan, J. This Markman decision addresses only those terms that appear to be dispositive of issues raised in pending motions.
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Invalidity summary judgment motions denied; patent law experts precluded
LP Matthews, L.L.C. v. Bath & Body Works, Inc. et al., No. 04-1507-SLR, Oct. 19, 2006.
Robinson, J. Summary judgment motions based upon invalidity and inequitable conduct are denied. Patent law expert testimony is precluded. Testimony of liability expert will be permitted except expert will not be permitted to opine inconsistently with the court’s claim construction.
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Court construes claims found in patents relating to the monitoring and surveillance of computer networks for intrusion detection
SRI International Inc. v. Internet Security Systems, Inc. et al., No. 04-1199-SLR, Oct. 17, 2006.
Robinson, J. Claim construction provided for 22 terms found in 4 patents relating to relate to the monitoring and surveillance of computer networks for intrusion detection. Continue Reading...
Robinson, J. Claim construction provided for 22 terms found in 4 patents relating to relate to the monitoring and surveillance of computer networks for intrusion detection. Continue Reading...
Motions for summary judgment of non-infringement granted in part and denied in part
SRI International Inc. v. Internet Security Systems, Inc. et al., No. 04-1199-SLR, Oct. 17, 2006.
Robinson, J. Symantec’s motions for non-infringement are granted in part and denied in part; Internet Securities Systems’ motion is denied. Continue Reading...
Robinson, J. Symantec’s motions for non-infringement are granted in part and denied in part; Internet Securities Systems’ motion is denied. Continue Reading...
Pretrial rulings favor patentee after court adopts broader claim constructions
Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. v. Sicor Inc. et al., No. 04-833-KAJ, Aug. 17. 2006.
Jordan, J. The Court construed claims regarding patent disclosing a “sterile, pyrogen-free, ready-to-use solution of anthracycline glycoside” used for treating tumors. Defendants’ motions for summary judgment of non-infringement and invalidity for lack of written description were denied. The Court granted plaintiff’s motion regarding defendants’ anticipation defense, and denied defendants’ motion on anticipation. Plaintiff’s motion regarding defendants’ unclean hands defense was denied.
Novozymes' patent was found to be enforceable and infringed
Novozymes A/S v. Genencor International, Inc. et al., No 05-160-KAJ, Aug. 24, 2006.
Jordan, J. Defendants were found to infringe an enforceable patent relating to alpha-amylase enzymes after bench trial. A bench trial on willfulness and damages will follow. The 64-page opinion also addresses claim construction.
Jury verdict against ATMI stands and court denies JMOL and new trial application
Praxair, Inc. et al. v. ATMI, Inc. et al., No. 03-1158-SLR, Aug. 17, 2006
Robinson, J. Motion for judgment as a matter of law, or alternatively for a new trial, is denied. Defendant’s argument that no reasonable jury could have found that defendant’s products infringe was rejected. Expert’s unrebutted yet conclusory testimony failed to persuade the jury and does not meet the necessary clear and convincing standard. New trial unwarranted since excluded evidence resulted from trial by ambush tactics.
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Court construes 15 terms from five patents-in-suit
Affymetrix, Inc. v. Illumina, Inc., No. 04-901-JJF, Aug. 16, 2006.
Farnan, J. The court construed 15 terms after a Markman hearing on April 20, 2006.
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Claims relating to data networks are construed
Toshiba Corp. v. Juniper Networks, Inc., No. 03-1035-SLR, June 28, 2006.
Robinson, J. Claim construction opinion.
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Narrow claims construction results in summary judgment of noninfringement
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp. v. Hercules Inc., et al., No. 04-293-KAJ, June 20, 2006.
Jordan, J. The court narrowly construes “cross-linking agent” and “microbead” based upon statements made during prosecution. Request for construction of other claims is denied without prejudice. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement due to the absence of a “cross-linking agent” and “microbead” in the accused product. is granted. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment of infringement under the doctrine of equivalents is denied.
Court construes six terms after parties submitted twenty-two for construction
LG. Philips LCD Co. Ltd v. Tatung Co. et. al., No. 05-292-JJF, June 13, 2006.
Farnan, J. Claim construction provided relating to flat panel display screens and methods of manufacturing them that include electrostatic discharge guard rings to protect the active elements of the display from electrostatic discharge.
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Farnan, J. Claim construction provided relating to flat panel display screens and methods of manufacturing them that include electrostatic discharge guard rings to protect the active elements of the display from electrostatic discharge.
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JMOL and new trial motions denied after verdict of infringement and nonobviousness following remand
Cordis Corporation v. Boston Scientific Corp. et al., Cons. C.A. 97-550-SLR, May 16, 2006 (corrected).
Robinson, J. Medtronic’s motion for new trial on Cordis’ patent infringement claims and Medtronic’s invalidity counter-claims, and Medtronic’s motion for JMOL on infringement are denied.
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Robinson, J. Medtronic’s motion for new trial on Cordis’ patent infringement claims and Medtronic’s invalidity counter-claims, and Medtronic’s motion for JMOL on infringement are denied.
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Claim construction relating to use of computer systems and method for analyzing medical service codes, including means plus function terms.
McKesson Information Solutions LLC v. The Trizetto Group, Inc., No. 04-1258-SLR, Apr. 5, 2006.
Robinson, J. The Court construes 27 terms, including means-plus-function terms.
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Robinson, J. The Court construes 27 terms, including means-plus-function terms.
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Insufficient means plus function evidence results in partial summary judgment of non-infringement
McKesson Information Solutions, LLC v. The Trizetto Group, Inc., No. 04-1258-SLR, Apr. 5, 2006.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment of infringement is denied due to genuine issues of material fact. Defendant’s motion is granted in part where plaintiff’s experts have not performed a structure to structure comparison as required in a means plus function infringement analysis. It is otherwise denied.
Continue Reading...Claim construction relating to integrated circuit devices
Power Integrations, Inc., v. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., et al.,
No. 04-1371-JJF, March 31, 2006.
Farnan, J. Claim construction decision with respect to patents which relate to integrated circuit devices used in power supplies. The Court construes 16 claim terms from 4 patents. It declines at this juncture to import a limitation from a claim term not found in the patent.
Reconsideration granted after court reviews proper record
Padcom, Inc. v. Netmotion Wireless, Inc., No. 03-983-SLR, Mar. 8, 2006.
Robinson, J. Motion for reconsideration granted. Various requests for clarification are addressed.
Claim language relating to wireless communication construed
Padcom, Inc. v. Netmotion Wireless, Inc., No. 03-983-SLR, Feb 22, 2006.
Robinson, J. Court construes 16 words or phrases.
Continue Reading...Partial summary judgment granted to both sides regarding infringement
Padcom, Inc. v. NetMotion Wireless, Inc., C.A. No. 03-983-SLR, Feb. 22, 2006.
Robinson, J. Infringement and noninfringement summary judgment motions granted in part, denied in part.
Continue Reading...Court finds two patents invalid, and the third patent not infringed
Microstrategy Incorporated v. Business Objects Americas, No. 03-1124-KAJ, Jan. 23, 2006.
Jordan, J. Court provided claim construction. Also summary judgment motion regarding noninfringement was granted; motion regarding infringement was denied. Motion as to invalidity of 2 of 3 patents was granted; motion regarding invalidity of third patent was denied. Also denied as moot were defendant’s motions regarding noninfringement of the two invalid patents.
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