Monthly Archives: June 2012

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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Local Rules To Be Amended Effective September 4, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steven Callahan

The Judges of the Northern District of Texas have adopted new amendments to the Local Rules (available here).  Specifically, the revisions affect LR 83.10, dealing with the requirement to obtain local counsel.  The new amendment generally requires local counsel in … Continue reading →

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Annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon To Occur On Friday, June 15, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Steven Callahan

Attorneys and support staff have been invited to attend the Annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon, which is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the Judiciary Committee of the Dallas Bar Association.  The Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2012, … Continue reading →

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