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Author Archives: Steven Callahan
New(ish) N.D. Tex. Patent Cases
Here’s a list of patent cases filed in the Northern District of Texas since the last time I posted about new patent cases: Collin Street Bakery v. Landmark Technology (Complaint available here); Commscope Technologies v. Communication Components, Inc. and Communications … Continue reading
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Supreme Court Rules That Designs On Surface Of Cheerleading Uniforms Are Copyright Eligible
On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands (decision available here). The Court held that the arrangement of “lines, chevrons, and colorful shapes appearing on the surface of [] cheerleading uniforms” are … Continue reading
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Goodbye Laches Defense In Patent Cases
On March 21, 2017, the Supreme Court issued its decision in SCA Hygiene Products v. First Quality Baby Products (decision available here). In SCA, the patent owner accused the defendant of infringement in 2003. The defendant responded, claiming that the … Continue reading
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Supreme Court’s Life Technologies v. Promega Decision
On February 22, 2017, the Supreme Court issued its Life Technologies v. Promega decision (available here). The Patent Act (Section 271(f)(1)) prohibits the supply from the United States of “all or a substantial portion” of the components of a patented … Continue reading
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Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Seeking New Magistrate Judge
The Northern District of Texas has announced a new magistrate judge opening for its Dallas Division. Details concerning the position, and application process, can be found here. The application deadline is May 5, 2017.
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The Brick House and Court Reporting in the Northern District of Texas
The New York Times has published a follow-up article (available here) concerning Judge Kinkeade’s recent Facebook trial. Bottom line: when it comes to technology and courtroom reporting, it’s best to check your individual judge’s rules and procedures as to what is … Continue reading
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Jurors Award $500 Million In Damages in Zenimax v. Oculus Case
Today, jurors in the Northern District of Texas rendered their verdict in Zenimax Media Inc. v. Oculus et al. (verdict available here). The case has been in the news recently, mainly because Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, took the witness stand for the … Continue reading
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Chief Judge Lynn Orders Patent Plaintiff to Pay $440,000 in Defendants’ Attorney Fees
On December 13, 2016, Chief Judge Lynn entered an Order (available here) in Rainere v. Microsoft & AT&T. The Court had previously decided the case in defendants’ favor, and found that the case was exceptional, justifying an award of attorney’s … Continue reading
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Amarillo Magistrate Judge Vacancy
The Northern District of Texas has announced that it intends to seek applications for a June 2017 magistrate judge vacancy in Amarillo, as soon as approval is granted to refill the position. Additional details, as well as a copy of … Continue reading
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Goodbye, Federal Rules’ Extra 3 Days Due To E-Mail/Electronic Service
On December 1, 2016, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended (amendments available here). Of most importance to civil federal-court practitioners is that the amendments eliminated the extra 3 days previously added onto a deadline for responding to discovery … Continue reading
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