Monthly Archives: January 2014

Northern District of Texas’ Federal Civil Practice Seminar To Occur on January 16

The Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter, is hosting its annual Federal Civil Practice Seminar on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at the Belo Mansion. This will be a great program, with speakers including Judges Ferguson, Boyle, O’Connor, Cureton, … Continue reading

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Judge O’Connor Issues Costs And Attorney’s Fees Decision in ICON v. Travelocity

On November 18, 2013, Judge O’Conner issued an Order (available here), ruling upon issues regarding, among other things, Travelocity’s bill of costs and Travelocity’s request for attorney’s fees. Judge O’Conner found that costs were appropriate and awarded $75,524. Judge O’Conner … Continue reading

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Judge Kinkeade Issues Injunction in Red Dog Mobile Shelters v. Rising S

On December 2, 2013, Judge Kinkeade issued a Final Judgment And Agreed Permanent Injunction (available here) in Red Dog Mobile Shelters v. Rising S. The injunction prohibits defendant from selling certain shelters during the term of the patent-in-suit.

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Judge O’Conner Issues Costs Decision in Summit 6 v. Samsung

On November 26, 2013, Judge O’Conner entered an Order (available here) in Summit 6 v. Samsung. The Order resolved issues regarding Summit 6’s bill of costs. Summit 6 sought $168,000 in costs; Samsung contended that costs should be taxed at … Continue reading

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Judge Kinkeade Grants Transfer Motion in Victualic v. Romar Supply Patent Infringement Case

On November 14, 2013, Judge Kinkeade issued a transfer opinion (available here) in Victualic v. Romar Supply. Judge Kinkeade granted the defendant’s motion to transfer venue, finding that transfer was appropriate in light of the first-t0-file rule.

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Federal Circuit’s Chief Judge Rader’s Speech

On November 1, 2013, Chief Judge Rader of the Federal Circuit gave a speech in Plano, Texas (at the Eastern District of Texas’ Bench/Bar Conference), on Patent Law and Litigation Abuse (the speech is available here). Among the many notable … Continue reading

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