Monthly Archives: September 2013

Red Dog Sues Kat Industries and Rising S Company for Patent Infringement in Northern District of Texas

On September 17, 2013, Red Dog Mobile Shelters filed patent infringement lawsuits (complaints available here and here) against Kat Industries and Rising S. Red Dog claims Kat Industries and Rising S infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 8,136,303; 8,375,642; 8,245,450; D685,921; and 8,534,001. … Continue reading

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Judge Lynn Issues Claim Construction Order in Melchior v. Hilite International

On September 17, 2013, Judge Lynn issued her claim construction order (available here) in Melchior v. Hilite International. The order construed certain terms used in the three patents-in-suit, which claim camshaft phasing technology used in internal combustion engines.

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Chief Judge Fitzwater Denies Mark Cuban’s Motion For Use Of Jury Questionnaire And Additional Attorney Voir Dire

On September 10, 2013, Chief Judge Fitzwater issued an order (available here) that denied Mark Cuban’s motion for use of jury questionnaire and additional attorney voir dire. Cuban had requested “that the court permit a brief written jury questionnaire and … Continue reading

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Exclusive Door Handles Sues Wild August for Patent Infringement

On September 11, 2013, Exclusive Door Handle filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Wild August in the Northern District of Texas. EDH claims that Wild August infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,383,654, entitled “Door Handle with Interchangeable Graphic … Continue reading

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LT Tech Sues Kayako For Patent Infringement

On September 10, 2013, LT Tech filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint availablehere) against Kayako. LT Tech claims Kayako infringes U.S. Patent No. 6,177,932, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Network Based Customer Service.” Kayako’s accused product is its “Fusion product … Continue reading

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Cinsay Sues Joyus and Brightcove for Patent Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On September 10, 2013, Cinsay hit Joyus with a complaint (available here) for patent infringement. Cinsay claims that defendants have infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,312,486, entitled “Interactive Product Placement System and Method Therefor” through the defendants’ videos with product placement.

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Micrografx Files Suit Against Google And Samsung In Northern District of Texas

On September 9, 2013, Micrografx filed patent infringement lawsuits against Google and Samsung (complaints available here and here). Micrografx asserts that defendants infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,959,633; 6,057,854; and 6,552,732 through the sale of their phones and tablets, among other products. 

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Employment Law Compliance Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Compli

On September 6, 2013, Employment Law Compliance filed a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Compli in the Northern District of Texas. ELC claims that Compli infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,330,817, which claims systems and methods relating to employment … Continue reading

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IVFMD Florida, Inc. sues IVFMD, P.A. For Trademark Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On September 3, 2013, IVFMD Florida, Inc. filed a trademark infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against IVFMD, P.A. IVFMD claims that it has “used its IVFMD marks for over fifteen years and has established extensive use of and fame in … Continue reading

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Spherix Files Two Patent Infringement Lawsuits in Northern District of Texas

On August 30, 2013, Spherix filed a lawsuit against Uniden (complaint available here) and another lawsuit against VTech (complaint available here). Spherix claims that the defendants infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,581,599; 5,752,195; 5,892,814; 6,614,899; and 6,965,614, through the sale of … Continue reading

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