Cerence Inc. et al v. Microsoft Corporation et al
Plaintiff: Cerence Inc. and Cerence Operating Company
Defendant: Microsoft Corporation and Nuance Communications, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv00553
Filed: May 6, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Richard G Andrews
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1338 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/7/2025. (Mayo, Andrew)
October 3, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #25 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time (*Reset Briefing Schedule: re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. Answering Brief due 10/31/2025). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/3/2025. (nms)
October 2, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time - filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company. (Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 10/3/2025 (nms).
September 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint, filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/10/2025. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 9/26/2025 (nms).
September 26, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint - filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 9/26/2025 (nms).
August 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 22 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time - filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 8/13/2025 (nms).
August 11, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #22 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Microsoft Corporation answer due 9/26/2025; Nuance Communications, Inc. answer due 9/26/2025). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/11/2025. (aas) Modified on 8/13/2025 (nms).
August 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 FIRST Amended Complaint against Microsoft Corporation and Nuance Communications, Inc. - filed by Cerence Operating Company, Cerence Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 8/4/2025 (nms).
July 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 SO ORDERED Granting #19 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time (*Reset Briefing Schedule: re #17 MOTION to Dismiss. Answering Brief due 9/5/2025). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/23/2025. (nms)
July 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time - filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company. (Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 7/23/2025 (nms).
July 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #17 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 7/25/2025. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 7/14/2025 (nms).
July 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss - filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 7/14/2025 (nms).
July 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney Susan J. Kohlmann & Cayman C. Mitchell for Microsoft Corporation & Nuance Communications, 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)
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Susan J. Kohlmann and Cayman C. Mitchell. ( re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Susan J. Kohlmann and Cayman C. Mitchell )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4730814).(Gaza, Anne)
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Microsoft Corporation for Nuance Communications, Inc., filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 7/11/2025 (nms).
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Susan J. Kohlmann and Cayman C. Mitchell - filed by Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne)
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel G. Mackrides on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc. (Mackrides, Daniel)
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Shea Gaza on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc. (Gaza, Anne)
July 10, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Susan J. Kohlmann and Cayman C. Mitchell filed by Nuance Communications, Inc., Microsoft Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/10/2025. (aas)
May 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STIPULATED Order to Extend Time - filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company. (Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 5/23/2025 (nms).
May 23, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #11 STIPULATED Order to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Microsoft Corporation answer due 7/11/2025; Nuance Communications, Inc. answer due 7/11/2025). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/23/2025. (nms)
May 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney Gazal Pour-Moezzi for Cerence 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. (cdd)
May 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney Brian M. Daucher for Cerence 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. (cdd)
May 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney Edwin Komen for Cerence 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. (cdd)
May 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on Microsoft Corporation via Corporation Service Company (registered agent) on May 6, 2025, filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company. (Mayo, Andrew)
May 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Brian M. Daucher, Gazal Pour-Moezzi, and Edwin Komen. ( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4686875).(Mayo, Andrew)
May 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian M. Daucher, Gazal Pour-Moezzi, and Edwin Komen - filed by Cerence Inc., Cerence Operating Company. (Mayo, Andrew)
May 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (nmf)
May 14, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian M. Daucher, Gazal Pour-Moezzi, and Edwin Komen filed by Cerence Operating Company, Cerence Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/14/2025. (aas)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Cerence Operating Company, Cerence Inc..Nuance Communications, Inc. served on 5/6/2025, answer due 5/27/2025. (Mayo, Andrew)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Microsoft Corporation on 5/6/2025; Nuance Communications, Inc. on 5/6/2025. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued)(cdd)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Cerence Inc. (cdd)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Cerence Inc. for Cerence Operating Company filed by Cerence Operating Company. (cdd)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Report to the Register of Copyrights for Copyright Number(s)TXu 2-482-827. (cdd)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (cdd)
May 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4679820) - filed by Cerence Operating Company, Cerence Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(cdd)

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Plaintiff: Cerence Inc.
Represented By: Brian A. Biggs
Represented By: Andrew Colin Mayo
Represented By: Gazal Pour-Moezzi
Represented By: Edwin Komen
Represented By: Brian M. Daucher
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Plaintiff: Cerence Operating Company
Represented By: Brian A. Biggs
Represented By: Andrew Colin Mayo
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Defendant: Microsoft Corporation
Represented By: Susan J. Kohlmann
Represented By: Daniel G. Mackrides
Represented By: Cayman C. Mitchell
Represented By: Anne Shea Gaza
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