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Supreme Court’s Medtronic v. Mirowski Decision

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On January 22, 2014, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Medtronic v. Mirowski Family Ventures (decision available here). The Supreme Court held that, where a licensee asserts a declaratory judgment claim against a patent holder, it is the patent holder’s … Continue reading →

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New Trademark Infringement Cases Filed In Northern District of Texas

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Steven Callahan

There have been many new trademark infringement lawsuits filed in the Northern District of Texas over the last several weeks, including: Gateway Buick v. Behlmann Automotive Services. (Complaint available here). Gearbox Software v. Apogee Software. (Complaint available here). Heinz v. … Continue reading →

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New Patent Cases Filed in the Northern District of Texas

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Steven Callahan

Over the last several weeks, there have been many new patent infringement cases filed in the Northern District of Texas, including: Richmond v. Forever Gifts. The patent in suit claims technology relating to solar-powered garden lighting. (Complaint available here). J.W. … Continue reading →

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“The Effective Use of Electronic Media In the Courtroom” Presentation to Occur on February 27

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Steven Callahan

The Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter is inviting attorneys to attend a presentation by Kathleen J. Love on “The Effective Use of Electronic Media in the Courtroom.” The presentation will occur on Thursday, February 27, 2014 (from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit Issues Long Awaited Lighting Ballast Decision

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On February 21, 2014, the Federal Circuit issued its en banc decision in Lighting Ballast v. Phillip Electronics (decision available here). The case had been appealed from Judge O’Connor’s earlier decision, and the Federal Circuit sat en banc to determine … Continue reading →

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Northern District of Texas’ Federal Civil Practice Seminar To Occur on January 16

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Steven Callahan

The Federal Bar Association, Dallas Chapter, is hosting its annual Federal Civil Practice Seminar on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at the Belo Mansion. This will be a great program, with speakers including Judges Ferguson, Boyle, O’Connor, Cureton, … Continue reading →

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Judge O’Connor Issues Costs And Attorney’s Fees Decision in ICON v. Travelocity

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On November 18, 2013, Judge O’Conner issued an Order (available here), ruling upon issues regarding, among other things, Travelocity’s bill of costs and Travelocity’s request for attorney’s fees. Judge O’Conner found that costs were appropriate and awarded $75,524. Judge O’Conner … Continue reading →

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Judge Kinkeade Issues Injunction in Red Dog Mobile Shelters v. Rising S

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On December 2, 2013, Judge Kinkeade issued a Final Judgment And Agreed Permanent Injunction (available here) in Red Dog Mobile Shelters v. Rising S. The injunction prohibits defendant from selling certain shelters during the term of the patent-in-suit.

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Judge O’Conner Issues Costs Decision in Summit 6 v. Samsung

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On November 26, 2013, Judge O’Conner entered an Order (available here) in Summit 6 v. Samsung. The Order resolved issues regarding Summit 6’s bill of costs. Summit 6 sought $168,000 in costs; Samsung contended that costs should be taxed at … Continue reading →

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Judge Kinkeade Grants Transfer Motion in Victualic v. Romar Supply Patent Infringement Case

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On November 14, 2013, Judge Kinkeade issued a transfer opinion (available here) in Victualic v. Romar Supply. Judge Kinkeade granted the defendant’s motion to transfer venue, finding that transfer was appropriate in light of the first-t0-file rule.

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