Monthly Archives: March 2018

Judge Godbey Allows Alternative Service on Foreign Defendant

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On March 16, 2018, Judge Godbey entered an Order in Fundamental Innovation systems International, LLC v. ZTE Corp. (available here) resolving ZTE Corporation’s motion to dismiss for improper service. In this case, Fundamental engaged a foreign process server to serve … Continue reading →

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Texas Supreme Court Rules Patent Agent Emails Are Privileged

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On February 23, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court issued its decision in In re Andrew Silver (available here). In this case, Silver claimed he invented the technology that became a “stand-alone tablet designed to allow customers at restaurants to order food and … Continue reading →

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New Patent Cases

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Steven Callahan

Over the last several weeks, 11 new patent cases have been filed in the Northern District of Texas, including: Bascom Global Internet Services, Inc. v. AT&T Corp. (complaint available here); Canon Inc. v. eReplacements, LLC (complaint available here); Cumberland Systems … Continue reading →

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