VMware LLC v. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
Plaintiff: VMware LLC and VMware, Inc.
Defendant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
Case Number: 1:2026cv00708
Filed: June 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. ยง 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Stacie R. Hartman for Chicago Mercantile Exchange 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. (oam)
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Stacie R. Hartman filed by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/9/2026. (lnb)
July 8, 2026 Filing 12 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Stacie R. Hartman. ( re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Stacie R. Hartman )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-5011519).(Gorman, John)
July 8, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Stacie R. Hartman - filed by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Stacie R. Hartman)(Gorman, John)
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 24, 2026 filed by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.-- Reset Answer Deadline: All Defendants. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/8/2026. (lnb)
July 7, 2026 Filing 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 24, 2026 - filed by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.. (Gorman, John)
June 24, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
June 22, 2026 Filing 9 Return of Service Executed by VMware LLC. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. served on 6/18/2026, answer due 7/9/2026. (Monasterio, Gabriela)
June 17, 2026 Remark: Case Submitted for Routine Judicial Assignment (oam)
June 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: The Motion for Leave to File Complaint and Exhibits A-C Under Seal (D.I. #1 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/17/2026. (lah)
June 17, 2026 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. on 6/17/2026. (oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 6 EXHIBIT D to #2 Sealed Complaint, by VMware LLC. (oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Broadcom Inc. for VMware LLC filed by VMware LLC. (oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 4 Report to the Register of Copyrights for Copyright Number(s)TX 9-476-034; TX 9-476-036;. (oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 3 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 2 [SEALED] COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4994656) - filed by VMware LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(oam)
June 17, 2026 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to File Complaint and Exhibits A-C Under Seal - filed by VMware LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(oam)

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Plaintiff: VMware LLC
Represented By: Jason James Rawnsley
Represented By: Rudolf Koch
Represented By: Gabriela Monasterio
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Plaintiff: VMware, Inc.
Represented By: Jason James Rawnsley
Represented By: Rudolf Koch
Represented By: Gabriela Monasterio
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Defendant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
Represented By: Stacie R. Hartman
Represented By: Stacie R. Hartman
Represented By: John V. Gorman
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