Ear Technology Corporation v. Westone Laboratories, Inc.
Plaintiff: Ear Technology Corporation
Defendant: Westone Laboratories, Inc. and Puretone Ltd
Counter-Claimant: Westone Laboratories, Inc.
Counter-Defendant: Ear Technology Corporation
Case Number: 1:2025cv01197
Filed: April 15, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Presiding Judge: Maritza Dominguez Braswell
Referring Judge: Nina Y Wang
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2025 Filing 30 Civil Case Terminated pursuant to ECF 29 Minute Order on 9/9/2025. Text Only Entry (norlin, )
September 9, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the #27 Stipulation of Dismissal and the #28 Notice of Dismissal of Puretone Ltd. The Stipulation is a self-effectuating stipulation of dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). As of the filing of the Stipulation, Plaintiff's claims against Westone Laboratories, Inc. were dismissed with prejudice, and Westone's counterclaims against Plaintiff were dismissed without prejudice. In addition, the Notice is a self-effectuating notice of dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Plaintiff's claims against Puretone Ltd. were dismissed without prejudice as of the filing of the Notice. Because all claims in this case have been dismissed, the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 09/09/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, )
September 9, 2025 Filing 28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of Party Puretone Ltd. by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation (Bradford, Michael)
September 9, 2025 Filing 27 STIPULATION of Dismissal of Party Westone Laboratories Inc. and Westone's Counterclaims against Counter Defendant Ear Technology Corporation by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation, Counter Defendant Ear Technology Corporation. (Bradford, Michael)
August 22, 2025 Filing 26 ANSWER/REPLY to #25 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Ear Technology Corporation.(Bradford, Michael)
August 8, 2025 Filing 25 Defendant's ANSWER to #19 Amended Complaint, and, COUNTERCLAIM against Ear Technology Corporation by Westone Laboratories, Inc..(Meriwether, Luke)
July 29, 2025 Filing 24 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (agarc, )
July 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 7/28/2025. (evaug)
July 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #17 Motion for Protective Order by Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 7/28/2025. Text Only Entry(evaug)
July 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MEMORANDUM regarding #17 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Ear Technology Corporation. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 07/25/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, )
July 25, 2025 Filing 20 SUMMONS REQUEST as to Puretone Ltd by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation. (Bradford, Michael)
July 25, 2025 Filing 19 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement against Westone Laboratories, Inc., filed by Ear Technology Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Bradford, Michael)
July 25, 2025 Filing 18 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading First Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Amended Complaint - Marked Up Copy)(Bradford, Michael)
July 25, 2025 Filing 17 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Joint Protective Order)(Bradford, Michael)
July 18, 2025 Filing 16 Defendant's ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, and, COUNTERCLAIM against Ear Technology Corporation by Westone Laboratories, Inc..(Meriwether, Luke)
June 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SCHEDULING ORDER: To the extent the parties seek entry of a protective order, they shall file a joint motion no later than July 25, 2025. The motion shall attach the proposed protective order. Any disagreements concerning the language of the proposed protective order shall be briefly described in the motion, and the party disputing the proposed language, shall offer competing language via comments in the margins. Invalidity Contentions due 11/5/2025. Infringement Contentions due 8/13/2025. Join Parties due 8/30/2025. Joint Disputed Claim Term Chart due 12/31/2025. List of Claim Terms due 12/3/2025. Claim Construction Brief due 2/11/2026. Within seven (7) days of the dispositive motion deadline, if no such motions are filed, the parties shall file a joint motion to set a Telephonic Status Conference, at which Judge Wang will set dates for trial and pretrial proceedings.By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 6/26/2025. (evaug)
June 17, 2025 Filing 14 CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation All parties do not consent.. (Bradford, Michael)
June 16, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Luke M. Meriwether on behalf of Westone Laboratories, Inc.Attorney Luke M. Meriwether added to party Westone Laboratories, Inc.(pty:dft) (Meriwether, Luke)
June 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTE ORDER: The #11 Proposed Scheduling Order ("PSO") is signed on behalf of Defendant by Luke Meriwether. However, Mr. Meriwether is yet to enter an appearance in this action. The Court will consider the PSO after Mr. Meriwether enters his appearance. Plaintiff is directed to send this Minute Order to Mr. Meriwether. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 6/16/2025. Text Only Entry (mdblc1)
June 13, 2025 Filing 11 Proposed Scheduling Order in a Patent Case by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation. (Bradford, Michael)
May 21, 2025 Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ear Technology Corporation. Westone Laboratories, Inc. waiver sent on 5/19/2025, answer due 7/18/2025. (Bradford, Michael)
April 18, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE DEADLINES. Proposed Scheduling Order due 6/16/2025. By Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell on 4/18/2025. (evaug)
April 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER REFERRING CASE: This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell for non-dispositive matters. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions. Court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the request of the Parties by motion, this Court may direct the Parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding. Alternatively, the Magistrate Judge, at her discretion, may convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. Counsel for the Parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Practice Standards, as well as the Practice Standards of the assigned Magistrate Judge. By Judge Nina Y. Wang on 04/16/2025. Text Only Entry (nywlc2, )
April 15, 2025 Filing 7 SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: #1 Magistrate Judge Consent Form) (efoga, )
April 15, 2025 Filing 6 Case assigned to Judge Nina Y. Wang and drawn to Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell. Text Only Entry (efoga, )
April 15, 2025 Filing 5 Report re Patent/Trademark: Report on the filing of an action emailed (NEF) to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (efoga, )
April 15, 2025 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. (Bradford, Michael)
April 15, 2025 Filing 3 ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: #1 Complaint,, filed by attorney Michael J Bradford. DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. Action to take - counsel must submit a change of contact request through the Manage my Account tab at the PACER website at https://www.pacer.gov/, pursuant to D.C.COLO.LAttyR 5(c) and 3.5 of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases).(Text Only Entry) (efoga, )
April 15, 2025 Filing 2 NOTICE Report on the Filing of Action Regarding Patent by Plaintiff Ear Technology Corporation (Bradford, Michael)
April 15, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Westone Laboratories, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405,Receipt Number ACODC-10279130)Attorney Michael J. Bradford added to party Ear Technology Corporation(pty:pla), filed by Ear Technology Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Patent No. 8284968, #2 Exhibit B - Patent No. 8472634, #3 Exhibit C - Patent No. 9031272, #4 Exhibit D - P1910 DEDx User Guide 2, #5 Exhibit E - DefendEar DigitalX 3 Repl. Module, #6 Exhibit F - DefendEar DigitalX 5 Repl. Module, #7 Summons, #8 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bradford, Michael)

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