NovaCloud Licensing, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: NovaCloud Licensing, LLC
Defendant: Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv01272
Filed: October 17, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Maryellen Noreika
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 14, 2026 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maryellen Noreika - Scheduling Conference held on 4/14/2026.(Court Reporter Dale Hawkins.) Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00674-MN, 1:25-cv-01272-MN(mdb)
April 8, 2026 Filing 36 Amended PROPOSED ORDER // Scheduling Order re 31 Order Setting Scheduling Conference by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Letter to The Honorable Maryellen Noreika)(Farnan, Brian) Modified on 4/9/2026 (dlw).
April 7, 2026 Filing 35 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Amazon's First Set of Interrogatories to NovaCloud Licensing, LLC (Nos. 1-20) and Amazon's First Set of Requests for Production to NovaCloud Licensing, LLC (Nos. 1-72) filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc..(Day, John)
April 2, 2026 Filing 34 NOTICE OF SERVICE of NovaCloud Licensing LLC's Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC.(Farnan, Michael)
April 2, 2026 Filing 33 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures of Defendants Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, Inc. filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc..(Day, John)
April 2, 2026 Filing 32 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff's First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1-114) and (ii) NovaCloud Licensing, LLC's First Set of Interrogatories to Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (Nos. 1-16) filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC.(Farnan, Michael)
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORAL ORDER Setting Scheduling Conference - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Scheduling Conference is set for 4/14/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4A before Judge Maryellen Noreika. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/31/2026. (dlw)
March 23, 2026 Filing 30 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc..(Day, John)
March 23, 2026 Filing 29 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Casey Shomaker. ( re #28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Casey Shomaker )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4929409).(Farnan, Brian)
March 23, 2026 Filing 28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Casey Shomaker - filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Farnan, Brian)
March 23, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Casey L. Shomaker for NovaCloud Licensing, 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. (slk)
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Casey Shomaker filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/23/2026. (dlw)
March 19, 2026 Filing 27 PROPOSED ORDER // Scheduling Order by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Letter to The Honorable Maryellen Noreika)(Farnan, Brian) Modified on 3/20/2026 (dlw).
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER DENYING #15 Partial Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/9/2026. (dlw)
February 20, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Gregory Saltz for NovaCloud Licensing, 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. (lah)
February 19, 2026 Filing 25 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Gregory Saltz. ( re #24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory Saltz )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4903984).(Farnan, Brian)
February 19, 2026 Filing 24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory Saltz - filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Farnan, Brian)
February 19, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory Saltz filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 2/19/2026. (dlw)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORAL ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the parties shall confer regarding proposed dates in the scheduling order and shall submit a proposed order, which is also consistent with the following guidance. The parties shall provide final contentions (i.e., final infringement and invalidity contentions, as well as final non-infringement and validity contentions) around the time that fact discovery closes (i.e., several weeks prior to or after the deadline to complete fact discovery) and at least three weeks before Plaintiff serves its opening claim construction brief. Final contentions shall include a party's contentions under its proposed construction(s), as well as under the opposing construction(s) (if such an alternative contention exists). As such, the parties are encouraged to exchange proposed claim terms and proposed constructions early in the case but in no event later than necessary to allow the parties to include alternative contentions in their final contentions. The joint claim construction chart shall be due one week after the parties have completed their exchange of final contentions, and the joint claim construction brief must be filed at least three weeks before the claim construction hearing. The parties shall leave at least three weeks between the claim construction hearing and the opening of expert discovery. The parties are to use the Court's form scheduling order, which is posted at https://www.ded.uscourts.gov (see Chambers, Judge Noreika, Forms), and the parties must include a proposal for the length and timing of trial. If there are disputes or issues that the Court needs to address in the proposed scheduling order, the parties shall direct the Court to the paragraph numbers in which those appear in a cover letter to the Court. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 2/17/2026. (dlw)
February 13, 2026 Filing 22 Letter to The Honorable Maryellen Noreika from Brian E. Farnan regarding Request for Scheduling Conference. (Farnan, Brian)
February 3, 2026 Filing 21 REPLY BRIEF re #15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew)
January 30, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael E. Catapano & Mariel R. Talmage for NovaCloud Licensing, 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. (slk)
January 28, 2026 Filing 20 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Michael E. Catapano and Mariel Talmage. ( re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael E. Catapano and Mariel Talmage )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4887298).(Farnan, Brian)
January 28, 2026 Filing 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael E. Catapano and Mariel Talmage - filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Farnan, Brian)
January 28, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael E. Catapano and Mariel Talmage filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 1/28/2026. (dlw)
January 27, 2026 Filing 18 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/3/2026. (Farnan, Michael)
January 16, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Donna Long, Eric B. Young, Ravi R. Ranganath, David Hadden & Saina S. Shamilov for Amazon Web Services, Inc. & Amazon.com, 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)
January 12, 2026 Filing 17 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew)
January 12, 2026 Filing 16 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 1/26/2026. (Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 1/13/2026 (dlw).
January 12, 2026 Filing 15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mayo, Andrew) Modified on 1/13/2026 (dlw).
January 12, 2026 Filing 14 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for David Hadden, Saina S. Shamilov, Ravi R. Ranganath, Donna Long, and Eric B. Young. ( re #13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Hadden, Saina S. Shamilov, Ravi R. Ranganath, Donna Long, and Eric B. Young )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4875380).(Mayo, Andrew)
January 12, 2026 Filing 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Hadden, Saina S. Shamilov, Ravi R. Ranganath, Donna Long, and Eric B. Young - filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew)
January 12, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Hadden, Saina S. Shamilov, Ravi R. Ranganath, Donna Long, and Eric B. Young filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 1/12/2026. (dlw)
January 5, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney David Sochia,Rania Khamees,John B. Campbell, Jr,Kevin Burgess,Clara Bourget,Stone A. Martin for NovaCloud Licensing, 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. (oam)
December 24, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Sochia, John B. Campbell, Kevin Burgess, Stone A. Martin, Rania Khamees and Clara Bourget filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 12/24/2025. (dlw)
December 23, 2025 Filing 12 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Clara Bourget. ( re #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Sochia, John B. Campbell, Kevin Burgess, Stone A. Martin, Rania Khamees and Clara Bourget )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4864721).(Farnan, Brian)
December 23, 2025 Filing 11 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for David Sochia, John B. Campbell, Kevin Burgess, Stone A. Martin, and Rania Khamees. ( re #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Sochia, John B. Campbell, Kevin Burgess, Stone A. Martin, Rania Khamees and Clara Bourget )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4864717).(Farnan, Brian)
December 23, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Sochia, John B. Campbell, Kevin Burgess, Stone A. Martin, Rania Khamees and Clara Bourget - filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (Farnan, Brian)
December 17, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Colin Mayo on behalf of Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. (Mayo, Andrew)
December 16, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. (Mayo, Andrew)
November 6, 2025 Filing 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint (D.I. 1) to January 12, 2026 - filed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.. (Biggs, Brian)
November 6, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint (D.I. 1) to January 12, 2026. Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Amazon Web Services, Inc. answer due 1/12/2026; Amazon.com, Inc. answer due 1/12/2026. Ordered by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 11/6/2025. (as)
October 27, 2025 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC.Amazon Web Services, Inc. served on 10/21/2025, answer due 11/12/2025; Amazon.com, Inc. served on 10/21/2025, answer due 11/12/2025. (Farnan, Brian)
October 22, 2025 Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
October 20, 2025 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Amazon.com, Inc; Amazon Web Services, Inc. on 10/20/2025 (oam) #1 Summons Issued (oam).
October 17, 2025 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (oam)
October 17, 2025 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 8,145,721 B2; US 8,401,028 B2; US 8,825,867 B2; US 8,949,206 B2 ; US 10,225,173 B2; US RE47,612 E. (oam)
October 17, 2025 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (oam) M
October 17, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Amazon Web Services, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4816192) - filed by NovaCloud Licensing, LLC. (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, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Civil Cover Sheet)(oam)

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Plaintiff: NovaCloud Licensing, LLC
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
Represented By: Brian E. Farnan
Represented By: Stone A. Martin
Represented By: Rania Khamees
Represented By: Michael E. Catapano
Represented By: Mariel R. Talmage
Represented By: Kevin Burgess
Represented By: John B. Campbell, Jr.
Represented By: Gregory Saltz
Represented By: David Sochia
Represented By: Clara Bourget
Represented By: Casey L. Shomaker
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Defendant: Amazon.com, Inc.
Represented By: Saina S. Shamilov
Represented By: Ravi R. Ranganath
Represented By: Eric B. Young
Represented By: Donna Long
Represented By: David Hadden
Represented By: John G. Day
Represented By: Andrew Colin Mayo
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Defendant: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Represented By: Saina S. Shamilov
Represented By: Ravi R. Ranganath
Represented By: Eric B. Young
Represented By: Donna Long
Represented By: David Hadden
Represented By: John G. Day
Represented By: Andrew Colin Mayo
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