Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. et al v. Promate Electronic Co., LTD., et al
Plaintiff: Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. and Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Defendant: MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD., a Chinese corporation, CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., a Chinese Corporation, PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD., a Taiwanese corporation, MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation, MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD., PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD., Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. and BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC
Case Number: 6:2020cv00876
Filed: September 25, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Alan D Albright
Referring Judge: Derek T Gilliland
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on June 2, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated #Standing Order Governing Proceedings - Patent Cases available by clicking the hyperlink. (bot2)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 140 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re #139 Motion to Approve Consent Judgment, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (sm3)
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 139 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction Against Defendant Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. LTD). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Pierce, W.)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated #standing orders available by clicking the included hyperlinks. The updated orders are as follows:1. #Standing Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases,2. #Amended Standing Order On Pretrial Procedures and Requirements in Civil Cases. (bot4)
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #138 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mslc)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 138 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Michael J. Hoefling and David E. Stevens by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Stevens, David)
August 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 137 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (lad)
August 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 136 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support Pierce Declaration ISO Request for Entry of Default, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Esterhay, John)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #135 Motion to Stay Case entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mslc)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 135 MOTION to Stay Case Stipulated Motion to Stay case as to Defendant by Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Draft Order Staying Case as to Defendant Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Cohen, Eric)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 134 NOTICE of Agreed Second Extension of Time for Defendant Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. to Respond to Third Amended Complaint by Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. re #96 Amended Complaint,, (Cohen, Eric)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Reset Deadlines: Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. answer due 8/10/2022. (lad)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #133 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mslc)
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 133 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and for Termination of Electronic Notices by Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER GRANTING #129 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Eric C. Cohen for Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re #130 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #96 Amended Complaint,, Attorneys are reminded to refer to standing orders regarding extensions for deadlines in patent cases. Extensions that do not affect set hearings are to be NOTICED, and not filed in motion form. This motion has been terminated and answer due date reset. No need to refile. (lad)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 131 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas W. Fawell on behalf of Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. Attorney Thomas W. Fawell added to party Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.(pty:dft) (Fawell, Thomas)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 130 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #96 Amended Complaint,, by Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Cohen, Eric)
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Eric C. Cohen ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16172862) by on behalf of Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Cohen, Eric) (Main Document 129 replaced on 6/23/2022) (lad).
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 128 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. served on 6/15/2022, answer due 7/6/2022. (Esterhay, John)
June 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 127 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. served on 6/6/2022, answer due 6/27/2022. (Esterhay, John)
June 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ORDER GRANTING #120 Motion for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. Service to QBTs domestic trademark representative is DENIED. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (zv)
May 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. Referral Magistrate Judge: Derek T. Gilliland. (jkda)
April 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 124 REPLY in Support, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #120 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. filed by Plaintiff Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Third Declaration of W. Matthew Pierce in Support of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Leave to Effect Alternative Service, #2 Exhibit 31, #3 Exhibit 32)(Esterhay, John) Modified on 4/29/2022 (lad).
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 123 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd., re #120 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. filed by Plaintiff Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 122 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth M. Chiaviello on behalf of Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. Attorney Elizabeth M. Chiaviello added to party Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.(pty:dft) (Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
April 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 121 Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright.
April 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 120 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Second Declaration of W. Matthew Pierce in Support of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Leave to Effect Alternative Service, #2 Exhibit 18, #3 Exhibit 19, #4 Exhibit 20, #5 Exhibit 21, #6 Exhibit 22, #7 Exhibit 23, #8 Exhibit 24, #9 Exhibit 25, #10 Exhibit 26, #11 Exhibit 27, #12 Exhibit 28, #13 Exhibit 29, #14 Exhibit 30, #15 Proposed Order)(Esterhay, John)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order DENYING #71 Motion to Dismiss and DENYING #71 Motion to Strike entered by Judge Alan D Albright. These two Motions have been mooted by #96 Third Amended Complaint. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (RRlc)
March 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 119 Redacted Copy of #118 Sealed Order. (lad)
March 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 118 Sealed Order Granting #89 Meraki's Motion for Reconsideration, VACATING and SUPERSEDING ORDER #87 , SEVERING all claims and counterclaims between Monolithic Power Systems, Inc./Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd. and Meraki Integrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD into new case 6:22-cv-00320 and Granting #33 Motion to Transfer Meraki portion of case to the Northern District of California. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
March 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ORDER GRANTING #116 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Miguel J. Bombach for Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.,Miguel J. Bombach for Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.,Miguel J. Bombach for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.,Miguel J. Bombach for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 116 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John D. Esterhay on behalf of Applicant Miguel J. Bombach ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15803252) by on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated #standing orders and # COVID-19 standing order available by clicking the included hyperlinks. The updated orders are as follows:1. #Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness for Patent Cases 030722,2. #Standing Order on Pretrial Procedures and Requirements in Civil Cases 030722,3. #Standing Order Governing Proceedings 4.0 - Patent Cases 030722,4. #Amended Standing Order Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Court Proceedings,5. #Amended Standing Order Regarding Joint Or Unopposed Request To Change Deadlines 030722,6. #Amended Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Public Versions 030722. (jkda)
March 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order MOOTING #95 Motion to Dismiss entered by Judge Alan D Albright. The #95 Motion to Dismiss is MOOT in view of #104 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (RRlc)
February 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #115 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney entered by Judge Alan D Albright. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Motion is GRANTED and that Winstol D. Carter, Jr. is no longer counsel of record for Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd. in this matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that electronic notices to Winstol D. Carter, Jr. in this case are terminated effective the date of this Order. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (RRlc)
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 115 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd's Unopposed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel and for Termination of Electronic Notices by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
February 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER GRANTING #112 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Eric Kraeutler for Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 113 BRIEF Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Supplemental Reply Brief In Support of Meraki's Motion to Transfer to the Northern District of California (ECF 110) by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Carter, Winstol)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Winstol D. Carter, Jr Filed on Behalf of Eric Kraeutler ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15665059) by on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC, Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 111 BRIEF (Plaintiffs' Response to Meraki's Supplemental Brief) regarding #110 Brief, by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 110 BRIEF Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Supplemental Brief In Support of Meraki's Motion to Transfer to the Northern District of California by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
December 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 109 (Plaintiffs' Answer to Counterclaims) ANSWER to #105 Answer to Amended Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc..(Esterhay, John)
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 108 SCHEDULING ORDER: Dispositive Motions due by 7/18/2022. Pretrial Conference set for 9/16/2022 before Judge Alan D Albright. Jury Selection set for 10/11/2022 before Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Jury Trial set for 10/11/2022 before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5)
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 107 BRIEF Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Response to Plaintiff's Supplemental Brief Regarding Personal Jurisdiction for Trade Secret, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition Claims regarding #100 Brief by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
December 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 106 BRIEF (Plaintiffs' Response to Meraki's Supplemental Brief Regarding Personal Jurisdiction in California for Transfer Motion) regarding #101 Brief, by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
December 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 105 Defendant Meraki's Answers, Defenses, and Counterclaims to MPS's Third Amended Complaint ANSWER to #96 Amended Complaint,, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD..(Carter, Winstol)
December 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 104 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Esterhay, John)
December 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER GRANTING #98 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Shaobin Zhu for BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5)
December 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 102 ORDER GRANTING #99 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Andrew J. Gray IV. Attorney added for BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order, if he/she has not previously done so for a prior case in this District. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (sjda)
December 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 101 BRIEF Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Supplemental Brief In Support of the Court's Original Finding That California Has Personal Jurisdiction Over Meraki regarding #87 Order, #54 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Carter, Winstol)
December 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 100 BRIEF (Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief re Personal Jurisdiction) regarding #87 Order, #54 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
December 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 99 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Winstol D. Carter, Jr Filed on Behalf of Andrew J. Gray IV ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15516121) by on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. (Carter, Winstol)
December 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 98 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Winstol D. Carter, Jr Filed on Behalf of Shaobin Zhu ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15516120) by on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. (Carter, Winstol)
December 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #94 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Before the court is the Motion for Leave to Withdraw as counsel for Defendant Baseus Accessories LLC filed by Katie J. Colopy and Michael L. Rice of Harrison Law LLC. Having fully considered the motion, the Court finds that the Motion for Leave to Withdraw should be and hereby is GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED that Katie J. Colopy and Michael L. Rice of Harrison Law LLC are permitted to withdraw as counsel for Baseus Accessories LLC in this matter.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (RRlc)
November 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 97 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., re #89 Opposed MOTION for Reconsideration re #87 Order Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Opposed Motion For Reconsideration filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Reply In Support of its Opposed Motion for Reconsideration (Carter, Winstol)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 96 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Third Amended Complaint) against BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC, Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., Promate Electronic Co., LTD., QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd. amending, filed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Schnurer, John)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 95 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Baseus Accessories LLC's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Affidavit Declaration of Muhanad (Mike) Abulaban, #3 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Muhanad (Mike) Abulaban)(Carter, Winstol)
November 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 94 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Colopy, Katie)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 93 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #89 Opposed MOTION for Reconsideration re #87 Order Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Opposed Motion For Reconsideration filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of W. Matthew Pierce, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Proposed Order Denying Motion for Reconsideration)(Esterhay, John)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 92 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Seth M. Gerber on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Attorney Seth M. Gerber added to party BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC(pty:dft) (Gerber, Seth)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 91 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth M. Chiaviello on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Attorney Elizabeth M. Chiaviello added to party BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC(pty:dft) (Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
November 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 90 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Winstol D. Carter, Jr on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Attorney Winstol D. Carter, Jr added to party BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC(pty:dft) (Carter, Winstol)
November 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 89 Opposed MOTION for Reconsideration re #87 Order Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Opposed Motion For Reconsideration by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E)(Carter, Winstol)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 88 FEDERAL CIRCUIT ORDER dismissing Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by Petitioner Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd. Concurrence filed by Circuit Hughes. (lad)
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ***VACATED and SUPERSEDED by #118 AMENDED ORDER DENYING MERAKIS OPPOSED MOTION TO TRANSFER TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA [ECF No. 33] re 51 Order on Motion to Transfer Case. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5) Modified on 3/25/2022 (lad).
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 86 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 10/19/21, Proceedings Transcribed: Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Shelly Holmes, CSR, TCRR, Telephone number: (903) 720-6009 (shellyholmes@hotmail.com). Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 11/16/2021, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/26/2021, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/24/2022, (kd)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 85 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael L. Rice on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC (Rice, Michael)
October 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER DENYING #70 Motion Alternative Service. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 83 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. for proceedings held on October 19, 2021. Proceedings Transcribed: Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter: Shelly Holmes. (Esterhay, John)
October 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 82 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., re #71 Second MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Strike #63 Amended Complaint, Defendant Meraki's Second Motion to Dismiss and/or Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Carter, Winstol)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER GRANTING #79 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael L. Rice. Attorney added for BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order, if he/she has not previously done so for a prior case in this District. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jkda)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 80 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Discovery Hearing held on 10/19/2021. Case called for Discovery Hearing. Plaintiffs make their argument to enter a Protective Order. Defendant makes their arguments. Court gives the parties instructions on meeting and conferring regarding these issues. Court also offers the services of a technical advisor if the parties agree and if needed. The court continues to stand at the ready if further assistance is needed. Plaintiff requests to proceed discovery. Court makes a ruling on the record. Plaintiff also requests that the court direct the defendants to share requested sales information. Court finds that the request is acceptable, and the information should be produced. Finally, the defendant makes arguments regarding several requests by the plaintiffs but that the defendants do not feel are relevant or necessary. Court cannot make a determination on this issue without the opportunity to review the discovery requests first. The court will review and make a ruling accordingly. Court asks plaintiff to prepare a proposed order for the guidance of the court. No other pending matters. Hearing concluded. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) (Court Reporter Shelly Holmes.) (jc5)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 79 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katie J. Colopy for Attorney Michael L. Rice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15348146) by on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. (Colopy, Katie)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER setting Discovery Hearing by Zoom for 10/19/2021 03:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (klw)
October 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 77 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #70 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzehn Times Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. filed by Plaintiff Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of W. Matthew Pierce, #2 Exhibit 13, #3 Exhibit 14, #4 Exhibit 15, #5 Exhibit 16, #6 Exhibit 17)(Esterhay, John)
October 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 76 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #71 Second MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Strike #63 Amended Complaint, Defendant Meraki's Second Motion to Dismiss and/or Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Esterhay, John)
October 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 75 NOTICE of Agreed Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Second Amended Complaint by BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC (Colopy, Katie)
October 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 74 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Katie J. Colopy on behalf of BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC. Attorney Katie J. Colopy added to party BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC(pty:dft) (Colopy, Katie) (Main Document 74 replaced on 10/13/2021 Due to document submitted not flattened) (jc5).
October 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Document #74 was not flattened. Please notice that all documents are required to be flattened upon filing. The US Clerk's Office will flatten any document needed prior but all parties MUST flatten documents going forward. Contact the Clerk's Office for any questions.
October 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., re #70 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzehn Times Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. filed by Plaintiff Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave to Effect Alternate Service (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C)(Carter, Winstol)
October 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright.
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Second MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Strike #63 Amended Complaint, Defendant Meraki's Second Motion to Dismiss and/or Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Granting Motion to Dismiss), #2 Proposed Order (Granting Motion to Strike Portions of the SAC), #3 Exhibit A)(Carter, Winstol)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION for Leave to Effect Alternative Service on Chinese Defendants Qingmi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzehn Times Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of John D. Esterhay in Support of Motion for Leave to Effect Alternative Service, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11, #13 Exhibit 12, #14 Proposed Order)(Esterhay, John)
September 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 69 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. BASEUS ACCESSORIES LLC served on 9/22/2021, answer due 10/13/2021. (Esterhay, John)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 68 Summons Issued as to Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd.. (jc5)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Summons Issued as to QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (jc5)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Summons Issued as to and Baseus Accessories LLC. (jc5)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (as to QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd., and Baseus Accessories LLC) (Schnurer, John)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 63 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against QingMi (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd., and Baseus Accessories LLC amending #21 Amended Complaint,., filed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Schnurer, John)
September 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER GRANTING #58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney David E. Stevens for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., and Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5)
September 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER GRANTING #57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael J. Hoefling. Attorney added for Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order, if he/she has not previously done so for a prior case in this District. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jkda)
September 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 60 CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER TO PAY TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John D. Esterhay on behalf of David E. Stevens ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15198357) by on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John D. Esterhay on behalf of Michael J. Hoefling ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15198322) by on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Esterhay, John)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Markman Hearing held on 9/7/2021. Case called for Markman Hearing. The Court heard argument on the disputed claim terms. The Court made a ruling on each term which will be in an Order. The Court discussed the trial date and answered questions regarding the schedule. Discovery is now open. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(ir)
September 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER, (Markman Hearing set for 9/7/2021 10:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright). Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
September 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART #22 DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS. After reviewing the record, arguments, and applicable law before it, the Court finds that Meraki has not met its burden in showing personal jurisdiction is improper or that any of the Claims asserted against it must be dismissed. Therefore, the Court DENIES Defendants Motion to Dismiss in part, but also GRANTS in part the Motion to Dismiss claims of willful, induced, and contributory infringement WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John P. Schnurer ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15121531) by on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Schnurer, John)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER CANCELING MOTION HEARING. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir)
August 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #53 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney W. Matt Pierce for Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., and for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jc5)
August 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 50 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Markman Hearing held on 8/12/2021. Case called for Markman Hearing. Counsel said that they have pending motions therefore theMarkman could not be held today. The Court will reset the Markman at a future date and will have ahearing on Monday at 2:00 p.m. to rule on the pending motions. Hearing terminated. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(ab4)
August 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER Setting Zoom Motion Hearing for 8/16/2021 02:00 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
August 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER RESETTING Zoom Markman Hearing for 8/12/2021 09:30 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Joint Claim Construction Brief or Statement by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Schnurer, John)
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Reply Claim Construction Brief regarding #42 Brief, #43 Claim Construction Brief by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
July 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER RESETTING Zoom Markman Hearing for 8/13/2021 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 Reply Claim Construction Brief by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Schnurer, John)
June 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 BRIEF by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Carter, Winstol)
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright.
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 STATUS REPORT Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Supplemental Status Report Regarding Motion to Transfer (DKT. No. 33) and Motion to Dismiss (DKT. No. 22) by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
June 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 BRIEF by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joseph C. McAlexander, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10)(Schnurer, John)
March 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STATUS REPORT Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Status Report Regarding Motion to Transfer (DKT. 33) and Motion to Dismiss (DKT. 22) by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
March 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., re #33 Opposed MOTION to Transfer Case Defendant Meraki's Opposed Motion to Transfer to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Carter, Winstol)
March 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #33 Opposed MOTION to Transfer Case Defendant Meraki's Opposed Motion to Transfer to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Janice L. Ta, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Janice L. Ta, #3 Exhibit B to Declaration of Janice L. Ta, #4 Proposed Order Denying Motion to Transfer)(Schnurer, John)
March 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 SCHEDULING ORDER: Markman Hearing set for 8/9/2021 09:30 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Joinder of Parties due by 9/20/2021. Amended Pleadings due by 11/29/2021. Motions due by 3/21/2022.Pretrial Conference set for 5/23/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 6/13/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Joint MOTION for Entry of Disputed Scheduling Order by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Agreed Proposed Scheduling Order))(Schnurer, John)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Opposed MOTION to Transfer Case Defendant Meraki's Opposed Motion to Transfer to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Carter, Winstol)
February 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Pleadings in Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. as of 2/12/2021. (bot1)
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Andrew J. Gray, IV for Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Winstol D. Carter, Jr Filed on Behalf of Andrew J. Gray IV ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14412372) by on behalf of Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Pro Hac Vice Letter to Andrew J. Gray IV. (lad)
January 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD., re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Meraki's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. Defendant Meraki Integrated Circuit (Shenzhen) Technology, Ltd.'s Reply Brief In Support of its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint (Carter, Winstol)
January 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Meraki's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Meraki Intregrated Circuit (SHENZHEN) Technology, LTD. (Schnurer, John)
January 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 STATUS REPORT (Joint Case Readiness Status Report) by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Schnurer, John)
January 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Shaobin Zhu for MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Winstol D. Carter, Jr filed on Behalf of Shaobin Zhu ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14332772) by on behalf of MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth M. Chiaviello on behalf of MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. Attorney Elizabeth M. Chiaviello added to party MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.(pty:dft) (Chiaviello, Elizabeth)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Seth M. Gerber on behalf of MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. Attorney Seth M. Gerber added to party MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.(pty:dft) (Gerber, Seth)
December 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. (Carter, Winstol)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Meraki's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Wei Dong, #2 Exhibit A to Decl of W. Dong, #3 Affidavit Declaration of Shaobin Zhu, #4 Exhibit A to Decl of S. Zhu, #5 Exhibit B to Decl of S. Zhu, #6 Exhibit C to Decl of S. Zhu, #7 Exhibit D to Decl of S. Zhu, #8 Exhibit E to Decl of S. Zhu, #9 Exhibit F to Decl of S. Zhu, #10 Exhibit G to Decl of S. Zhu, #11 Exhibit H to Decl of S. Zhu)(Carter, Winstol)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Text Order MOOTING #14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (re)
December 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT against MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD. amending #1 Complaint,., filed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Schnurer, John)
December 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #20 Motion to Approve Consent Judgment entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (re)
December 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Final Consent Judgment & Permanent Injunction)(Schnurer, John)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Reset Deadlines: PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. answer due 12/10/2020. (am)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #19 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (re)
November 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.. (Bruce, Joseph)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Joseph A Bruce for PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
November 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lloyd A. Lim for Joseph A. Bruce ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14163508) by on behalf of PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lim, Lloyd)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lloyd A. Lim on behalf of PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. (Lim, Lloyd)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John P. Schnurer on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. Attorney John P. Schnurer added to party Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.(pty:pla), Attorney John P. Schnurer added to party Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.(pty:pla) (Schnurer, John)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John D. Esterhay on behalf of Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Esterhay, John)
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Lim, Lloyd)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE of SUMMONS by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd. Defendant's answer due December 28, 2020. (Ta, Janice) Modified on 10/19/2020 (bw).
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Waiver of Service of Summons: MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD. answer due 12/28/2020. (bw)
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Proof of Service: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. served on 10/5/2020, answer due 10/26/2020. (Ta, Janice) Modified on 10/5/2020 (lad).
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.. MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD. served on 9/29/2020, answer due 10/20/2020. (Ta, Janice)
October 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Docs received in Clerk's Office for service to Promate Electronic Co. Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Pickup receipt) (lad)
September 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Summons Issued as to PROMATE ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.. (am)
September 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued as to MERAKI INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SHENZHEN) TECHNOLOGY, LTD.. (am)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ATTACHMENT Attaching Exhibits to Complaint to #1 Complaint, by Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd., Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Complaint, #2 Exhibit B to Complaint, #3 Exhibit C to Complaint, #4 Exhibit D to Complaint, #5 Exhibit E to Complaint, #6 Exhibit F to Complaint, #7 Exhibit G to Complaint, #8 Exhibit H to Complaint, #9 Exhibit I to Complaint, #10 Exhibit J to Complaint, #11 Exhibit K to Complaint, #12 Exhibit L to Complaint)(Ta, Janice)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lad)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Janice L. Ta on behalf of CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., a Chinese Corporation, MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation (Ta, Janice)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., a Chinese Corporation, MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation. (Ta, Janice)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., a Chinese Corporation, MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation. (Ta, Janice)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ta, Janice)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-14009299), filed by MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation, CHENGDU MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS CO., LTD., a Chinese Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ta, Janice)

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