Author Archives: Steven Callahan

US Supreme Court Says Patent Owners May Recover Foreign Damages In Certain Instances

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On June 22, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp. (available here). Under 35 U. S. C. § 271(f)(2), a company can be held liable for patent infringement if it ships components … Continue reading →

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New Patent Cases Filed In N.D. Tex.

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Steven Callahan

Over the last several weeks, there have been 10 new patent cases filed in the Northern District of Texas, including: Coding Technologies, LLC v. SAS Institute, Inc. (complaint available here); CUPP Cybersecurity LLC v. Symantec Corp. (complaint available here); CUPP Cybersecurity, … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit Rules That, Under Patent Venue Statute, A Corporation Resides Only In The District Where Its Principal Place Of Business Is, Not In Every District Within The State

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On May 15, 2018, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in In re BigCommerce, Inc. (available here). In the case, BigCommerce sought a writ of mandamus, challenging the Eastern District of Texas’ orders denying a motion to dismiss and transfer … Continue reading →

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US Supreme Court Rules That PTAB Must Issue Decision On All Challenged Patent Claims If PTAB Institutes Review

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On April 24, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu (available here). The Court held that “[w]hen the Patent Office institutes an inter partes review, it must decide the patentability of all the … Continue reading →

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US Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Inter Partes Reviews in Oil States

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On April 24, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (available here). The Court held that inter partes review is constitutional and violates neither Article III nor the … Continue reading →

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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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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Rules that Audio/Visual Costs are Not Recoverable Without Pre-Authorization

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On January 30, 2018, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued a ruling in Jean Melchior v. Hilite International, Inc. (available here). At trial, Melchior prevailed on its patent-infringement claim, but the Federal Circuit later vacated the judgment. Hilite then submitted its bill … Continue reading →

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Judge Godbey Strikes Deposition in Twitter Case: Party May Not “Moot” a Motion for a Protective Order By Unilaterally Proceeding With the Contested Conduct

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Steven Callahan

On December 12, 2017, Judge Godbey entered an order (available here) in Youtoo v. Twitter striking a deposition taken by Youtoo. In the case, Youtoo noticed a deposition, and Twitter filed a motion for a protective order within the three … Continue reading →

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