Matter is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction where no interference-in-fact is found

Genetics Institute, LLC v. Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc., Civ. No.08-290a-SLR, February 24, 2010.

Robinson, J.  Defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction is granted.

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Court upholds noninfringement verdict, grants JMOL as to invalidity

Inline Connection Corporation, et al. v. Earthlink, Inc., C. A. No.02-272-MPT; C.A. No. 02-477-MPT, February 5, 2010.

Thynge, M. J.  Plaintiff’s motion for judgment as a matter of law as to invalidity is granted but is denied as to noninfringement. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial is also denied.

 

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Limited discovery on damages is permitted during liability phase in bifurcated cases

Teles AG Informationstechnologien v. Quintum Technologies, LLC, C.A. No. 06-197-SLR-LPS, October 30, 2009.

Stark, M. J.  The Magistrate orders defendants to produce certain damages information within 20 days of the Order.

 

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Defendant's obvious and new trial motions are denied

Linear Technology Corporation v. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., C.A. No. 06-476-GMS, November 12, 2009.

Sleet, C.J.  The Court denies defendant’s post-trial motions that the patents-in-suit are obvious, or alternatively for a new trial.

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Jury verdict is adjusted after post-trial motions; new trial is denied

SRI International, Inc. v. Internet Security Systems, Inc., et al., Civ. No. 04-1199-SLR, August 20, 2009.

Robinson, J.  Plaintiff’s motion for post-trial relief is denied. ISS’s motion for JMOL is granted in part and denied in part. Symantec’s motion for JMOL with respect to non-infringement by SGS and Manager Products is granted. Symantec’s motion for a new trial or to amend judgment is denied.

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JMOL on close question is denied

Power Integrations, Inc. v. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 04-1371-JJF, November 7, 2008.

Farnan, J.  Defendants’ motion for JMOL of noninfringement and invalidity is denied.

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