Zentian Ltd v. Apple Inc.
| Zentian Ltd |
| Apple, Inc. |
| 3:2023cv02921 |
| June 14, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of California |
| Trina L Thompson |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Both |
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Filing 117
ORDER GRANTING #116 STIPULATION AND ORDER TO STAY CASE AS MODIFIED. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/26/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/26/2023)
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| Filing 116 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Stay Case filed by Apple, Inc., Zentian Ltd. (Swoopes, Roman) (Filed on 7/24/2023) Modified on 7/25/2023 (cjl, COURT STAFF). |
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Filing 115
Order GRANTING #113 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Katherine E. Rhoades. Signed by Judge Trina L Thompson on 7/20/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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Filing 114
Order GRANTING #112 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Jessica R. Bernhardt. Signed by Judge Trina L Thompson on 7/20/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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| Filing 113 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Katherine Rhoades ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18466569.) filed by Zentian Ltd. (Rhoades, Katherine) (Filed on 7/20/2023) |
| Filing 112 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Jessica Bernhardt ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18466557.) filed by Zentian Ltd. (Bernhardt, Jessica) (Filed on 7/20/2023) |
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Filing 111
ORDER GRANTING #109 Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice as to Nevin M. Gewertz. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/20/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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Filing 110
ORDER GRANTING #108 Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice as to Rebecca T. Horwitz. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/20/2023. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/20/2023)
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| Filing 109 Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Nevin Gewertz ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18457418.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/18/2023 filed by Zentian Ltd. (Gewertz, Nevin) (Filed on 7/20/2023) |
| Filing 108 Amended MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca T. Horwitz ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18457403.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/18/2023 filed by Zentian Ltd. (Horwitz, Rebecca) (Filed on 7/20/2023) |
| Filing 107 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Nevin Gewertz ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18457418.) filed by Zentian Ltd. (Gewertz, Nevin) (Filed on 7/18/2023) |
| Filing 106 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Rebecca T. Horwitz ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18457403.) filed by Zentian Ltd. (Horwitz, Rebecca) (Filed on 7/18/2023) |
| Filing 105 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Order Setting Initial Case Management Conference and Related Documents Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 4-2 by Zentian Ltd (Noroozi, Kayvan) (Filed on 6/21/2023) Modified on 6/22/2023 (jml, COURT STAFF). |
| Filing 104 NOTICE of Appearance by Kayvan Bakhtiari Noroozi for Plaintiff Zentian Ltd. (Noroozi, Kayvan) (Filed on 6/20/2023) |
| Filing 103 REPORT on the filing of an action regarding Patent (cc: form mailed to register). (Transfer from Western District of Texas, #6:22cv00122ADA). (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2023) |
| Filing 102 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 9/7/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/14/2023 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2023) |
| Filing 101 CLERK'S NOTICE Acknowledging receipt of case transfer in from Western District of Texas, case #: 6:22cv00122ADA. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2023) |
| Filing 100 Case transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 6:22-cv-00122. Case file, copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Modified on 6/14/2023 (cjl, COURT STAFF). |
| Filing 99 Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot2) |
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Filing 98
ORDER CANCELLING Markman Hearing. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
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Filing 97
Sealed Order Granting Transfer. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ad3)
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Filing 96
ORDER RESETTING Zoom Markman Hearing for 6/15/2023 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
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| Filing 95 Redacted Public Version of #91 Sealed Motion Sealed Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non ConveniensApple Inc. Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc. by Apple Inc.. (Rahebi, Bita) |
| Filing 94 NOTICE - Corrected Certificate of Service by Apple Inc. re #91 Sealed Motion Sealed Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non ConveniensApple Inc. Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc. (Rahebi, Bita) |
| Filing 93 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re #91 Sealed Motion Sealed Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non ConveniensApple Inc. Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc. (ad3) |
| Filing 92 AFFIDAVIT in Support of #52 Affidavit in Support,,,, #51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. - Declaration of Eric W. Lin In Support of Apple Inc.'s Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 30, #2 Exhibit 31)(Rahebi, Bita) |
| Filing 91 Sealed Document: Sealed Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non ConveniensApple Inc. Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens of #52 Affidavit in Support,,,, #51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. by Apple Inc., Sealed Motion Sealed Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer for Forum Non ConveniensApple Inc. Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 28, #2 Exhibit 29) (Rahebi, Bita) |
| Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated Standing Orders: #Order Regarding Court Docket Management and #Amended Standing Order for Pretrial Procedure. Both orders are available by clicking the hyperlink. (bot2) |
| Filing 90 NOTICE of Filing Affidavit of Service for ROHM Semiconductor USA, LLC by Apple Inc. (Wingard, Steven) |
| Filing 89 Redacted Public Version of Plaintiff Zentian Ltd.'s Sealed Response in Opposition to #51 Motion to Transfer of #86 Sealed Document,,, by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Redacted Public Version of Declaration of Katherine E. Rhoades, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 9, #4 Exhibit 12, #5 Exhibit 13, #6 Exhibit 14, #7 Exhibit 16, #8 Exhibit 19, #9 Exhibit 20, #10 Exhibit 21, #11 Exhibit 22, #12 Exhibit 26, #13 Exhibit 27, #14 Exhibit 28, #15 Exhibit 29, #16 Exhibit 30)(Luman, John) |
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Filing 88
ORDER GRANTING #87 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney H. Christopher Han. Attorney added for Apple 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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| Filing 87 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Steven J. Wingard for H. Christopher Han ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-17409181) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Wingard, Steven) |
| Filing 86 Sealed Document: Plaintiff Zentian Ltd.'s Sealed Response in Opposition of #51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. by Zentian Ltd (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Katherine E. Rhoades, #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 Exhibit 13, #15 Exhibit 14, #16 Exhibit 15, #17 Exhibit 16, #18 Exhibit 17, #19 Exhibit 18, #20 Exhibit 19, #21 Exhibit 20, #22 Exhibit 21, #23 Exhibit 22, #24 Exhibit 23, #25 Exhibit 24, #26 Exhibit 25, #27 Exhibit 26, #28 Exhibit 27, #29 Exhibit 28, #30 Exhibit 29, #31 Exhibit 30, #32 Proposed Order) (Luman, John) |
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Text Order GRANTING #82 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Withdraw Hector G. Gallegos (Mr. Gallegos) As Counsel. Noting that the motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is therefore ORDERED that Mr. Gallegos is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for Defendant. It is further ORDERED that the docket be amended to reflect that Mr. Gallegos has withdrawn as counsel for Defendant and that he no longer needs to be noticed of any pleadings, motions, or other documents filed or served in this case. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (EKlc)
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Filing 85
ORDER Setting Zoom Markman Hearing for 6/13/2023 09:30 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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| Filing 84 STIPULATION Joint ESI Stipulation by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Luman, John) |
| Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated #Standing Order Governing Proceedings - Patent Cases available by clicking the hyperlink. (bot2) |
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Text Order GRANTING #83 Motion. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Replace Exhibit 2 to the Declaration in Support of Defendant's Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens. Noting that the motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. The Court's clerk is directed to replace the prior exhibit at ECF No. 52-2 with the corrected version at ECF No. 83-1. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (EKlc)
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| Filing 83 Unopposed MOTION TO REPLACE EXHIBIT 2 TO THE DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLE INC.S MOTION TO TRANSFER FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS [DKT. 52-2] re #52 Affidavit in Support,,,, by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - Store List (CORRECTED), #2 Proposed Order)(Wingard, Steven) |
| Filing 82 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney HECTOR G. GALLEGOS OF MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Wingard, Steven) |
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Filing 81
ORDER GRANTING #77 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines- Joinder of Parties due by 6/2/2023. Markman Hearing set for 6/9/2023 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Amended Pleadings due by 8/3/2023. Motions due by 1/26/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 4/1/2024 before Judge Alan D Albright. Jury Selection set for 4/22/2024 before Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Jury Trial set for 4/22/2024 before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ad3)
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| Filing 80 ATTACHMENT Defendants' CORRECTED Proposed Scheduling Order to #77 Joint MOTION Regarding Competing Proposals to Modify the Scheduling Orders by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 79 ATTACHMENT Plaintiff's CORRECTED Proposed Scheduling Order to #77 Joint MOTION Regarding Competing Proposals to Modify the Scheduling Orders by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 78 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re #77 Joint MOTION Regarding Competing Proposals to Modify the Scheduling Orders (ad3) |
| Filing 77 Joint MOTION Regarding Competing Proposals to Modify the Scheduling Orders by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (Plaintiff's), #2 Proposed Order (Defendants'))(Luman, John) |
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Filing 76
ORDER GRANTING #75 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines- Markman Hearing set for 6/9/2023 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ad3)
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| Filing 75 Joint MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines (Venue Discovery and Briefing Deadlines (Dkt. 54) & Claim Construction Deadlines (Dkt. 37)) by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Luman, John) |
| Filing 74 Joint Claim Construction Brief or Statement by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 73 RESPONSE Sur-Reply Claim Construction Brief to #68 Claim Construction Brief by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
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Filing 72
ORDER REGARDING VENUE DISCOVERY DISPUTES. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ad3)
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| Filing 71 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Heath A. Novosad on behalf of Zentian Ltd. Attorney Heath A. Novosad added to party Zentian Ltd(pty:pla) (Novosad, Heath) |
| Filing 70 2-28-23 Discovery Hearing Sealed Transcript filed (This transcript is not available electronically) (kd) |
| Filing 69 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Discovery Hearing held on 2/28/2023. STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL HEARD, WRITTEN ORDER FORTHCOMING. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(lad) |
| Filing 68 Reply Claim Construction Brief regarding #57 Claim Construction Brief by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 10, #2 Exhibit 11)(Rahebi, Bita) |
| Filing 67 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephen Burbank on behalf of Apple Inc.. Attorney Stephen Burbank added to party Apple Inc.(pty:dft) (Burbank, Stephen) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Pierce Earle on behalf of Apple Inc.. Attorney Robert Pierce Earle added to party Apple Inc.(pty:dft) (Earle, Robert) |
| Filing 65 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Steven J. Wingard on behalf of Apple Inc.. Attorney Steven J. Wingard added to party Apple Inc.(pty:dft) (Wingard, Steven) |
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Filing 64
ORDER Setting Zoom Discovery for 2/28/2023 09:30 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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Filing 63
ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
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Filing 62
ORDER GRANTING #61 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Aaron D. Bray. Attorney added for Apple 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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| Filing 61 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Aaron D. Bray ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-17078507) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
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Filing 60
ORDER GRANTING #58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jessica R. Bernhardt. Attorney added for Zentian 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, if he/she has not previously done so for a prior case in this District. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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| Filing 59 RESPONSE to #57 Claim Construction Brief by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Luman, John) |
| Filing 58 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John Francis Luman, III for Jessica R. Bernhardt ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-17063804) by on behalf of Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 57 Opening Claim Construction Brief by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 56 NOTICE of Venue and Jurisdictional Discovery Regarding Apple Inc.'s Opposed Motion to Transfer by Apple Inc. (Swoopes, Roman) |
| Filing 55 Redacted Public Version Redacted Public Version of Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) of #51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. by Apple Inc.. (Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Intent to Proceed with Venue Discovery by Zentian Ltd (Luman, John) |
| Filing 53 NOTICE of Petitions of Inter Partes Review by Zentian Ltd (Luman, John) |
| Filing 52 AFFIDAVIT in Support of #51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. Declaration of Roman A. Swoopes in Support of #51 Apple Inc.'s Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit Exhibit 27)(Ravel, J.) (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/3/2023) (ad3). Modified on 4/3/2023, PER TEXT ORDER (04/03/23) (ad3). |
| Filing 51 Opposed Sealed Motion Motion to Transfer Defendant Apple Inc.'s Sealed Opposed Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens Under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Apple Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, #2 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of M. Krishnamoorthy, #3 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of K. Dalmia, #4 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of K. You, #5 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of C. Williams, #6 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of J. Anderson, #7 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of M. Korock, #8 Affidavit Sealed Declaration of D. Williamson) (Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 50 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation to Change Deadline by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
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Filing 49
PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
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Filing 48
ORDER REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad)
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| Filing 47 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 12-2-22, Proceedings Transcribed: Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis (kmdaviscsr@yahoo.com), Telephone number: 2546660904. 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 12/27/2022, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/5/2023, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/6/2023, (kd) |
| Filing 46 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Discovery Hearing held on 12/2/2022. STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL HEARD, WRITTEN ORDER FORTHCOMING (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(lad) |
| Filing 45 Miscellaneous Objection Apple Inc.'s Supplemental Opposition to Zentian's Motion to Deviate from Default Protective Order by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 9)(Ravel, J.) |
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Filing 44
ORDER Setting Zoom Discovery for 12/2/2022 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
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| Filing 43 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 11-17-22, Proceedings Transcribed: Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis (kmdaviscsr@yahoo.com), Telephone number: 2546660904. 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 12/12/2022, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/20/2022, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2023, (kd) |
| Filing 42 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 11-17-22, Proceedings Transcribed: Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis (kmdaviscsr@yahoo.com), Telephone number: 2546660904. 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 12/12/2022, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/20/2022, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2023, (kd) |
| Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Discovery Hearing held on 11/17/2022. STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL HEARD, REQUEST REGARDING DISCOVERY TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(lad) |
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Filing 40
ORDER Setting Zoom Discovery for 11/17/2022 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2)
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Filing 39
ORDER GRANTING #38 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Eric Lin. Attorney added for Apple 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
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| Filing 38 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric W. Lin for Apple, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16674857) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
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Filing 37
SCHEDULING ORDER: Markman Hearing set for 3/23/2023 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Joinder of Parties due by 5/4/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 7/13/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 1/11/2024. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/28/2024 before Judge Alan D Albright. Jury Selection set for 4/22/2024 before Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. Jury Trial set for 4/22/2024 before Judge Alan D Albright. Motions terminated: #36 Joint MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order Deadlines filed by Zentian Ltd.Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (zv)
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| Filing 36 Joint MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order Deadlines by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Luman, John) |
| 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) |
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Text Order GRANTING #34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Pending before the Court is Defendants Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Having considered Defendants Motion, the Court hereby GRANTS the Motion. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Aleksandra E. Eklund is withdrawn as counsel of record for Defendant Apple Inc. The Court directs the Clerk to remove Aleksandra E. Eklundfrom the Courts CM/ECF service list as counsel of record for Defendant Apple Inc. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (JGlc)
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| Filing 35 STATUS REPORT by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Aleksandra E. Eklund by Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
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Filing 33
ORDER GRANTING #24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Bita Rahebi. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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Filing 32
ORDER GRANTING #22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Sarah Vandervalk. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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Filing 31
ORDER GRANTING #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Roman A. Swoopes. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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Filing 30
ORDER GRANTING #20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Hector G. Gallegos. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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Filing 29
ORDER GRANTING #19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Arturo J. Gonzalez. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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Filing 28
ORDER GRANTING #18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Aleksandra E. Eklund. Attorney added for Apple 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. (bot1)
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| Filing 27 RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Apple Inc.. (Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 26 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Apple Inc..(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE Joint Notice of Dismissal of Plaintiff's Indirect and Willful Infringement Allegations for U.S. Patent Nos. 10,971,140 and 10,839,789 by Zentian Ltd (Luman, John) |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Bita Rahebi ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16199397) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE Notice of Appearance of Additional Counsel by Apple Inc. (Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 22 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Sarah Vandervalk ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16199030) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Roman A. Swoopes ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16199001) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Hector G. Gallegos ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16198977) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Arturo J. Gonzalez ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16198912) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Aleksandra E. Eklund ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-16198852) by on behalf of Apple Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE NOTICE REGARDING AGREED EXTENSION TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT by Apple Inc. (Ravel, J.) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Apple Inc. (Ravel, J.) |
| Reset Deadlines: Apple Inc. answer due 6/30/2022. (zv) |
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Text Order GRANTING #14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Jonathon K. Hance, L. Andrew Taggart and the law firm of Bracewell LLP may withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff Zentian Ltd. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (WMlc)
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| Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Zentian Ltd. Apple Inc. served on 4/25/2022, answer due 5/16/2022. (Luman, John) |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 13 Summons Issued as to Apple Inc. (zv) |
| Filing 12 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Zentian Ltd. (Luman, John) |
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Filing 11
Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright.
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| Filing 10 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Francis Luman, III on behalf of Zentian Ltd (Luman, John) |
| 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) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Katherine L.I. Hacker on behalf of Zentian Ltd. Attorney Katherine L.I. Hacker added to party Zentian Ltd(pty:pla) (Hacker, Katherine) |
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Filing 8
ORDER GRANTING #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Katherine E. Rhoades. Attorney added for Zentian 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, if he/she has not previously done so for a prior case in this District. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot1)
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| Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathon Keath Hance Katherine E. Rhoades ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15761522) by on behalf of Zentian Ltd. (Hance, Jonathon) |
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Text Order GRANTING #4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Nevin M. Gewertz for Zentian 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. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)
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Text Order GRANTING #5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Rebecca T. Horwitz for Zentian 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. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)
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Text Order GRANTING #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney John M. Hughes for Zentian 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. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)
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| Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathon Keath Hance John M. Hughes ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15674390) by on behalf of Zentian Ltd. (Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathon Keath Hance Rebecca T. Horwitz ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15674333) by on behalf of Zentian Ltd. (Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathon Keath Hance Nevin M. Gewertz ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15674275) by on behalf of Zentian Ltd. (Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 3 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 2 RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Zentian Ltd. (Hance, Jonathon) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Complaint for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-15673434). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Zentian Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E)(Hance, Jonathon) |
| All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding Patent/Trademark Cases effective 12/9/19, Attorneys filing Patent/Trademark cases in TXWD Waco division must prepare a form AO120, FLATTEN, and e-file using the "Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form" event upon opening of the case. (lad) |
| 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) |
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