Rates Technology Inc. v. Google Inc. Featured Case

Plaintiff Rates Technology Inc. alleges that defendant Google Inc.'s Google Talk VoIP services infringe on U.S. Patent No. 5,425,085 entitled "Least cost routing device for separate connection into phone line" related to minimizing the cost of placing long distance telephone calls.

Plaintiff: Rates Technology Inc.
Defendant: Google Inc.
Counter Claimant: Google Inc.
Counter Defendant: Rates Technology Inc.
Case Number: 2:2005cv04703
Filed: October 5, 2005
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Office: Central Islip Office
County: Suffolk
Presiding Judge: E. Thomas Boyle
Presiding Judge: Arthur D. Spatt
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Trademark
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 6, 2006 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER Re: Proposed Corrected Stipulation of Dismissal - Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and with th approval of the Court that the above-captioned action is hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party. The Court will retain jurisdiction over the enforcement of the settlement agreement. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt on 4/6/06). (Coleman, Laurie)
April 3, 2006 Filing 16 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Stipulation and Order of Dismissal by Rates Technology Inc.. (Hicks, James)
April 3, 2006 Filing 15 STIPULATION of Dismissal Corrected Stipulation with Prejudice by Rates Technology Inc.. (Hicks, James)
March 31, 2006 Filing 14 STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Rates Technology Inc.. (Hicks, James)
March 3, 2006 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SCHEDULING ORDER: The initial conference previously set for March 17, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. before the undersigned has been rescheduled for April 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alfonse M. D'Amato U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom 830, Central Islip, New York. All counsel shall be present. SEE order for further details.Ordered by Judge E. Thomas Boyle on 3/3/06. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order on all parties upon receipt.(Joy, Dolores)
February 7, 2006 Filing 12 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Google Inc.. (Hohenthaner, Jon)
February 7, 2006 Filing 11 Defendant Google Inc.'s ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Rates Technology Inc. by Google Inc..(Hohenthaner, Jon)
January 17, 2006 Opinion or Order ORDER granting 9 Motion to Continue. The initial conference is adjourned to March 17, 2006 at 9:30 a.m., based on the representation made by Google's counsel that defendant Google has never been served. Plaintiff's request for a settlement conference is denied, without prejudice to renewal at the initial conference. Ordered by Judge E. Thomas Boyle on 1/17/06. Defendant's counsel is directed to notify all parties of this order upon receipt. (Joy, Dolores)
January 13, 2006 Filing 10 Letter to the Hon. E. Thomas Boyle regarding a response to Jon Hohenthaner's letter dated January 10, 2006 by Rates Technology Inc.. (Hicks, James)
January 10, 2006 Filing 9 First MOTION to Continue Initial Scheduling Conference by Google Inc.. (Hohenthaner, Jon)
December 6, 2005 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER Re: 7 Consent to Change Attorney - The law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is substituted as attorneys of record for plaintiff Rates Technology, Inc., in the above-entitled action in place and stead of Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP as of the date herof. (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt on 12/6/05). C/ECF.(Coleman, Laurie)
November 30, 2005 Filing 7 NOTICE of Consent to Change Attorney by James B. Hicks (Hicks, James)
November 17, 2005 Opinion or Order ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice as to attorney James B. Hicks. Mr. Hicks shall register for ECF. Registration is available online at the E.D.N.Y. homepage. Once registered, Mr. Hicks shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Judge E. Thomas Boyle on 11/17/05. (Joy, Dolores)
November 9, 2005 Filing 6 Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rates Technology Inc.. (Lazer, David) Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2005 (Coleman, Laurie).
October 27, 2005 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER denying 4 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice. Under Local Civil Rule 1.3(c), a court certificate, issued by the court within thirty (30) days, is required. A certificate issued by the state bar association is not sufficient. Moreover, the certificate is dated August 11, 2005. For these reasons, the pro hac vice application on behalf of James B. Hicks does not comply and is denied, without prejudice to renewal. Ordered by JudgeE. Thomas Boyle on 10/27/05. (Joy, Dolores)
October 26, 2005 Filing 4 Notice of MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rates Technology Inc.. (Lazer, David)
October 19, 2005 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER Initial Conference set for 2/3/2006 09:30 AM before Magistrate-Judge E. Thomas Boyle. See order for further instructions; Counsel for Plaintiff(s) or Plaintiff pro se is obligated to serve a copy of this order on each defendant.. Ordered by Judge E. Thomas Boyle on 10/19/05. (Lundy, Lisa)
October 5, 2005 Filing 2 Notice of Report on the filing of an action regarding a Patent, Trademark or Copyright Infringement. (Serret, Liliana)
October 5, 2005 Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Rec #17745) against Google Inc. $ 250, filed by Rates Technology Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Serret, Liliana)
October 5, 2005 Summons Issued as to Google Inc.. (Serret, Liliana)

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