Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Chief Judge Fitzwater Denies Motion for Summary Judgment in B-50.com, LLC v. InfoSync Services

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On January 27, 2014, Chief Judge Fitzwater issued an Order (available here) denying the defendant’s motion for partial summary judgment regarding contributory infringement and inducement of the patent in suit.

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Magistrate Judge Horan Grants Transfer Request In Strukmyer Case

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On January 6, 2014, Magistrate Judge Horan issued an Order (available here) that granted Defendants’ motion to transfer venue. In August 2013, Defendants had sued Strukmyer for, among other things, patent infringement. That case was brought in Nevada. One week later, … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Federal Circuit in Highmark v. Allcare

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Steven Callahan

Yesterday was not a good day for the Federal Circuit at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, in addition to unanimously reversing the Federal Circuit in Octane v. Icon (see post here), also unanimously reversed the Federal Circuit in Highmark … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Federal Circuit In Octane v. Icon Concerning Attorney Fees For Prevailing Parties In Patent Infringement Cases

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On April 29, 2014, the Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in Octane v. Icon (opinion available here).  The Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Circuit had been misapplying Section 285 of the Patent Act which states, “[t]he court in … Continue reading →

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Dallas News Profiles Judge Lynn

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Steven Callahan

A couple of days ago, the Dallas News ran an article (available here) that profiled Judge Lynn and her husband Mike Lynn. The article discusses the couple’s legal successes, and is worth a read by those litigating in the Northern … Continue reading →

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JPM Networks Sues ChargeAll For Design Patent Infringement

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On April 24, 2014, JPM Networks filed a design patent infringement lawsuit against ChargeAll (complaint available here). JPM asserts that ChargeAll infringes patents covering mobile device charging stations. The lawsuit also asserts trade dress infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition … Continue reading →

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Northern District of Texas to Adopt Amendments to Local Rules

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On March 3, 2014, the judges of the Northern District of Texas adopted Special Order No. 2-82, which provides for certain amendments to the Local Rules. With respect to the Local Civil Rules, the amendments will revise LR 15.1(b) and … Continue reading →

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Judge Godbey Grants Transfer Motion in Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On April 8, 2014, Judge Godbey issued an Order (available here) in American Leather v. Ultra-Mek that resolved the defendant’s motion to transfer venue. Judge Godbey found that three of the four private interest factors weighed in favor of transfer … Continue reading →

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Judge Solis Awards $433,000 In Attorney’s Fees in FLSA Case

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steven Callahan

We previously discussed the jury verdict in Parker v. ABC Debt Relief, and did an interview with plaintiff’s attorney Clay Branham. On April 9, 2014, Judge Solis entered an Order (available here) resolving the issue of attorney’s fees in this … Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi Sues World Media Group and Crystal Clear Media Group for Patent Infringement in Northern District of Texas

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On April 8, 2014, Mitsubishi filed a patent infringement lawsuit (available here) against World Media Group and Crystal Clear Media Group. Mitsubishi claims that defendants infringe eight patents directed to DVDs. Mitsubishi claims that defendants’ DVD discs infringe the patents … Continue reading →

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