VMware LLC v. Siemens AG et al
Plaintiff: VMware LLC
Defendant: Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc., PETNET Solutions, Inc. and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv00353
Filed: March 21, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Richard G Andrews
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2025 Filing 36 REQUEST for Oral Argument by VMware LLC re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6), #22 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens. (Vrana, Robert)
July 1, 2025 Filing 35 REPLY BRIEF re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen)
July 1, 2025 Filing 34 REPLY BRIEF re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen)
June 24, 2025 Filing 33 REDACTED VERSION of #25 Declaration, by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-7)(Clark, Cameron)
June 24, 2025 Filing 32 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens filed by VMware LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 7/1/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
June 24, 2025 Filing 31 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) filed by VMware LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 7/1/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
June 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER: The Unopposed Motion for Leave to File the Declaration of James John Lomeo and Supporting Exhibits Under Seal (D.I. #24 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/17/2025. (nms)
June 13, 2025 Filing 29 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Paul J. Loughman, regarding request for Rule 26(f) Conference. (Loughman, Paul) Modified on 6/16/2025 (nms).
June 12, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney James J. Lomeo, Gregg F. LoCascio & Michael A. Pearson, Jr for PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. & Siemens Mobility, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
June 11, 2025 Filing 28 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Siemens Mobility GmbH, Other Affiliate Siemens AG for Siemens Mobility, Inc.; Corporate Parent Siemens USA Holdings, Inc., Other Affiliate Siemens AG for Siemens Corporation; Corporate Parent Siemens Healthineers AG for PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Corporate Parent No parent corporation for Siemens AG; Corporate Parent Siemens Industry, Inc., Other Affiliate Siemens AG, Other Affiliate Siemens Corporation, Other Affiliate Siemens USA Holdings, Inc. for Siemens Industry Software, Inc. filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen)
June 11, 2025 CORRECTING ENTRY: The 7.1 Disclosure Statement filed at D.I. 21 on 6/10/2025, has been removed from the docket. Upon review of the filing, it was determined that corporate parents/other affiliates were named but not entered. Defendants are requested to refile the disclosure statement accordingly and catalog the other entities affiliated. (nms)
June 10, 2025 Filing 27 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Gregg F. LoCascio, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., and James John Lomeo. ( re #26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregg F. LoCascio, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., and James John Lomeo )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4708142).(Jacobs, Karen)
June 10, 2025 Filing 26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregg F. LoCascio, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., and James John Lomeo - filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen)
June 10, 2025 Filing 25 [SEALED] DECLARATION of James John Lomeo re #23 Opening Brief in Support, by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-7)(Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Filing 24 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File the Declaration of James John Lomeo and Supporting Exhibits Under Seal - filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Filing 23 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #22 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/24/2025. (Jacobs, Karen)
June 10, 2025 Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens - filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen)
June 10, 2025 Filing 20 DECLARATION of James John Lomeo re #18 Opening Brief in Support, by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-4)(Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Filing 19 DECLARATION of Paul Salazar re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6), by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Filing 18 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6), filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/24/2025. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) - filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/11/2025 (nms).
June 10, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregg F. LoCascio, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., and James John Lomeo filed by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc., Siemens Corporation, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens AG, PETNET Solutions, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/10/2025. (aas)
June 9, 2025 Filing 16 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen Jacobs, regarding response to Plaintiff's June 6, 2025, letter. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 6/10/2025 (nms).
June 6, 2025 Filing 15 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Paul J. Loughman, regarding Rule 26(f) Conference and Rule 16(b) Conference. (Loughman, Paul) Modified on 6/6/2025 (nms).
April 9, 2025 Filing 14 STIPULATION and Proposed Order - filed by PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) Modified on 4/9/2025 (nms).
April 9, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #14 STIPULATION and Proposed Order (*Reset Answer Deadlines: PETNET Solutions, Inc. answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens AG answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens Corporation answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens Industry Software, Inc. answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. answer due 6/10/2025; Siemens Mobility, Inc. answer due 6/10/2025). Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/9/2025. (nms)
March 27, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ye Eun Charlotte Chun, Angela L. Dunning for VMware LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
March 27, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney David H. Herrington for VMware LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
March 26, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David H. Herrington, Angela L. Dunning, and Ye Eun Charlotte Chun, filed by VMware LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/26/2025. (nms)
March 26, 2025 Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
March 24, 2025 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.PETNET Solutions, Inc. served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 24, 2025 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.Siemens Corporation served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 24, 2025 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 24, 2025 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.Siemens Industry Software, Inc. served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 24, 2025 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 24, 2025 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware LLC.Siemens Mobility, Inc. served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. (Loughman, Paul)
March 21, 2025 Filing 7 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for David H. Herrington, Angela L. Dunning, and Ye Eun Charlotte Chun. ( re #5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David H. Herrington, Angela L. Dunning, and Ye Eun Charlotte Chun )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4642872).(Loughman, Paul)
March 21, 2025 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to PETNET Solutions, Inc. on 3/21/2025; Siemens AG on 3/21/2025; Siemens Corporation on 3/21/2025; Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. on 3/21/2025; Siemens Industry Software, Inc. on 3/21/2025; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. on 3/21/2025; Siemens Mobility, Inc. on 3/21/2025. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued, #6 Summons Issued)(mpb)
March 21, 2025 Filing 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorneys David H. Herrington, Angela L. Dunning, and Ye Eun Charlotte Chun - filed by VMware LLC. (mpb)
March 21, 2025 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Broadcom Inc. for VMware LLC filed by VMware LLC. (mpb)
March 21, 2025 Filing 3 Report to the Register of Copyrights for Copyright Number(s)TX 9-476-700; TX 9-476-775; TX 9-476-773; TX 9-476-766; TX 9-476-769; TX 9-477-063; TX 9-477-055; TX 9-477-058; TX 9-477-059; TX 9-476-970; TX 9-476-963; TX 9-476-974; TX 9-476-979; TX 9-476-702; TX 9-476-699; TX 9-476-763; TX 9-476-772; TX 9-476-777; TX 9-476-783; TX 9-477-075; TX 9-476-905; TX 9-477-079; TX 9-477-072; TX 9-477-070; TX 9-477-064; TX 9-477-054; TX 9-477-043; TX 9-477-103; TX 9-476-029; TX 9-476-031; TX 9-476-034; TX 9-476-036; TX 9-480-367; TX 9-480-022; TX 9-480-089; TX 9-480-017; TX 9-480-016; TX 9-480-371; TX 9-480-415; TX 9-480-113. (mpb)
March 21, 2025 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb)
March 21, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement with Jury Demand against PETNET Solutions, Inc., Siemens AG, Siemens Corporation, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Mobility, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4642790) - filed by VMware LLC. (Attachments: #1 Annex I, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb)

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Plaintiff: VMware LLC
Represented By: Robert M. Vrana
Represented By: Colin Aaron Keith
Represented By: Paul J. Loughman
Represented By: Ye Eun Charlotte Chun
Represented By: David H. Herrington
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Defendant: Siemens AG
Represented By: Karen Jacobs
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Defendant: Siemens Mobility, Inc.
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