Sonus Networks, Inc. v. Metaswitch Networks Ltd et al
Plaintiff: Sonus Networks, Inc.
Defendant: Metaswitch Networks Corp. and Metaswitch Networks Ltd
Counter Defendant: Ribbon Communications Inc.
Not Yet Classified: Jeff Kaplan and David Keyzer
Case Number: 2:2018cv00058
Filed: March 8, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Office: Marshall Office
County: Anderson
Presiding Judge: Robert W Schroeder
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on July 2, 2019. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
July 2, 2019 Filing 185 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120) at termination of case. AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (ch, )
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 184 ORDER granting #182 Motion to Dismiss WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/2/19. (ch, )
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 183 ORDER - Mr. Keyzer submitted a statement for services rendered and expenses incurred through April 26, 2019, when the case was stayed. Upon review, the Court finds the total amount charged, reasonable and necessary and ORDERS payment be promptly made to Mr. Keyzer at the Law Office of David Keyzer, P.C., 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway; El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/2/19. (ch, )
July 1, 2019 Filing 182 Agreed MOTION to Dismiss ***AGREED MOTION TO DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE*** by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
April 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 181 ORDER granting #180 Motion to Stay. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 4/26/2019. (nkl, )
April 25, 2019 Filing 180 Joint MOTION to Stay AND JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lynn, Jamie)
April 22, 2019 Filing 179 REPORT of Mediation by Jeff Kaplan. Mediation result: post-mediation settlement with the assistance of the mediator(Kaplan, Jeff)
April 17, 2019 Filing 178 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey Chuang-Wei Mok on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Mok, Jeffrey)
April 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 177 ORDER granting #175 Motion to Redact re #156 Transcript. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 4/15/2019. (nkl, )
April 12, 2019 Filing 176 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #155 Opposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #152 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
April 4, 2019 Filing 175 Unopposed MOTION to Redact #156 Transcript,,, SONUS NETWORKS, INC., d/b/a/ RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANY AND RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO REDACT FEBRUARY 7, 2019 HEARING TRANSCRIPT by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
April 4, 2019 Filing 174 REPLY to Response to Motion re #155 Opposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #152 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2)(Lynn, Jamie)
April 4, 2019 Filing 173 PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd for proceedings held on April 3, 2019, Markman Hearing before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (Conrad, David) Forwarded to Shelly Holmes on 4/5/2019 (ksd).
April 3, 2019 Filing 172 PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. for proceedings held on April 3, 2019 Markman Hearing before Judge Robert Schroeder, III. (Pankratz, Kurt) Request forwarded to Shelly Holmes on 4/4/2019 (ksd ).
April 3, 2019 Filing 171 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #168 Claim Construction Chart or Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - CORRECTED EXHIBIT A)(Conrad, David)
April 3, 2019 Filing 170 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Markman Hearing held on 4/3/2019. (Court Reporter Shelly Holmes) (Attachments: #1 Attorney Sign In Sheet) (bas)
April 2, 2019 Filing 169 REDACTION to #165 Sealed Patent Document Reply Claim Construction Brief on Metaswitch's Patents by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit G, #2 Exhibit H, #3 Exhibit I)(Conrad, David)
April 1, 2019 Filing 168 P.R. 4-5(d) Joint Claim Construction Chart by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pankratz, Kurt)
April 1, 2019 Filing 167 REDACTION to #164 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document Opposition to Ribbon's Opposed Motion to Amend Docket Control Orders by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B)(Conrad, David)
March 29, 2019 Filing 166 REPLY to #154 Claim Construction Brief, filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 12)(Pankratz, Kurt)
March 29, 2019 Filing 165 SEALED PATENT DOCUMENT - Reply Claim Construction Brief on Metaswitch's Patents (Attachments: #(1) Exhibit G, #(2) Exhibit H, #(3) Exhibit I) (Conrad, David)
March 28, 2019 Filing 164 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: #163 Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B)(Conrad, David)
March 28, 2019 Filing 163 RESPONSE in Opposition re #155 Opposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #152 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Affidavit, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
March 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 162 ORDER re #57 Motion to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/27/2019. (nkl, )
March 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ORDER denying #17 Motion to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/27/2019. (nkl, )
March 25, 2019 Filing 160 NOTICE of Intent to Request Redaction by Jamie Roy Lynn re #156 Transcript,,,. (Lynn, Jamie)
March 22, 2019 Filing 159 RIBBON'S RESPONSIVE CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Pankratz, Kurt)
March 22, 2019 Filing 158 Responsive CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF on Ribbon's Patents filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Conrad, David)
March 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 157 ORDER - The Court APPOINTS David Keyzer as technical advisor with his costs tobe assessed equally between Plaintiff and Defendants and timely paid as billed. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/15/2019. (nkl, )
March 14, 2019 Filing 156 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 2-7-2019 before Judge Schroeder. Court Reporter: Christina Bickham,Telephone number: 409-654-2891.

< Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Motion to Redact due 4/4/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/12/2019. (Bickham, Chris)

March 13, 2019 Filing 155 Opposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #152 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Jamie Lynn, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Fifth Amended Docket Control Order)(Lynn, Jamie)
March 8, 2019 Filing 154 CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (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)(Pankratz, Kurt)
March 8, 2019 Filing 153 Opening CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF on Metaswitch's Patents filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F) (Conrad, David)
March 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 152 FOURTH AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #150 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #136 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp.., Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2020 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Selection set for 6/15/2020 09:00AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Trial set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Markman Hearing set for 4/3/2019 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2020 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Motions in Limine due by 5/4/2020., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/4/2020. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/5/2019. (nkl, )
February 25, 2019 Filing 151 Amended Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
February 25, 2019 Filing 150 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #136 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Scheduling Order,,, by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Fourth Amended Docket Control Order)(Conrad, David)
February 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 149 ORDER granting as modified #107 Motion to Construe More Than Ten Claim Terms and denying as moot #148 Motion for Hearing. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III on 2/22/2019. (bas)
February 22, 2019 Filing 148 MOTION for Hearing (Expedited) or for Guidance Concerning Claim Construction Briefing by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
February 20, 2019 Filing 147 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #121 SEALED MOTION to Amend Its Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Rule 3-6(B) filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
February 20, 2019 Filing 146 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #120 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO DISMISS METASWITCH'S SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S FIRST, THIRD AND THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
February 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 145 ORDER granting #142 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/20/2019. (nkl, )
February 19, 2019 Filing 144 STIPULATION REGARDING PENDING INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS AND DISCOVERY MOTIONS by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
February 19, 2019 Filing 143 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. PARTIES' JOINT UPDATE TO THE COURT REGARDING THE PARTIES' MEET AND CONFER EFFORTS (Pankratz, Kurt)
February 18, 2019 Filing 142 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File SECOND JOINT MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PARTIES' UPDATE TO THE COURT REGARDING THE IN-PERSON MEET AND CONFER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
February 15, 2019 Filing 141 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File JOINT MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PARTIES' UPDATE TO THE COURT REGARDING THE IN-PERSON MEET AND CONFER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
February 13, 2019 Filing 140 REPLY to Response to Motion re #120 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO DISMISS METASWITCH'S SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S FIRST, THIRD AND THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
February 13, 2019 Filing 139 REDACTION to #138 Sealed Reply to Response to Motion by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
February 13, 2019 Filing 138 SEALED REPLY to Response to Motion re #121 SEALED MOTION to Amend Its Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Rule 3-6(B) filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Conrad, David)
February 11, 2019 Filing 137 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. PARTIES' NOTICE OF PROPOSED TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Pankratz, Kurt)
February 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 136 THIRD AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #134 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Docket Control Order filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp., Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc.., Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2020 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Selection set for 6/15/2020 09:00AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Trial set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Markman Hearing set for 4/3/2019 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2020 10:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Motions in Limine due by 5/4/2020., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/4/2020.. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/11/2019. (nkl, )
February 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 135 ORDER granting #132 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Vasiliy Mayer terminated. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/11/2019. (nkl, )
February 8, 2019 Filing 134 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Docket Control Order by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
February 8, 2019 Filing 133 PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd for proceedings held on 2/7/2019 Motions Hearing before Judge Schroeder. (Conrad, David)
February 8, 2019 Filing 132 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (METASWITCH'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL) by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
February 8, 2019 Filing 131 REDACTION to #127 Sealed Response to Motion, by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
February 7, 2019 Filing 130 PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Sonus Networks, Inc. for proceedings held on 2/7/2019 Motions Hearing (see Dkt. 129) before Judge Schroeder, III. (Pankratz, Kurt) Sent to Chris Bickham to be transcribed. Modified on 2/7/2019 (bmf).
February 7, 2019 Filing 129 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Motion Hearing held on 2/7/2019 re #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1 filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp., #17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp., #57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp.. (Court Reporter Chris Bickham) (Attachments: #1 Attorney Sign In Sheet) (bas)
February 6, 2019 Filing 128 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #127 Sealed Response to Motion,.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C - FILED UNDER SEAL, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Pankratz, Kurt)
February 6, 2019 Filing 127 SEALED OPPOSITION to Motion re #121 SEALED MOTION to Amend Its Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Rule 3-6(B) filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C - UNDER SEAL, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
February 6, 2019 Filing 126 RESPONSE in Opposition re #120 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO DISMISS METASWITCH'S SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S FIRST, THIRD AND THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
January 28, 2019 Filing 125 REPLY to Response to Motion re #107 MOTION to Construe More than Ten Claim Terms and for a Shortened Response Time Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(e) filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit R1)(Conrad, David)
January 25, 2019 Filing 124 REDACTION to #121 SEALED MOTION to Amend Its Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Rule 3-6(B) by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (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 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
January 25, 2019 Filing 123 STATUS REPORT JOINT REPORT ON DISCOVERY-RELATED MEET AND CONFER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
January 24, 2019 Filing 122 REDACTION to #120 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO DISMISS METASWITCH'S SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S FIRST, THIRD AND THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 23, 2019 Filing 121 SEALED MOTION to Amend Its Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Rule 3-6(B) by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (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 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
January 22, 2019 Filing 120 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO DISMISS METASWITCH'S SIXTEENTH AND SEVENTEENTH COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S FIRST, THIRD AND THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 119 ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion #83 SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Source Code Discovery, #89 Opposed MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery, #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS, #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1, #17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts, #98 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings regarding Subject-Matter Ineligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,602,710, #57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense :( Motion Hearing set for 2/7/2019 10:00 AM in (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/22/2019. (ch, )
January 18, 2019 Filing 118 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. JOINT PROPOSAL REGARDING HEARINGS (Pankratz, Kurt)
January 18, 2019 Filing 117 RESPONSE to Motion re #107 MOTION to Construe More than Ten Claim Terms and for a Shortened Response Time Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(e) filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 18, 2019 Filing 116 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #98 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings regarding Subject-Matter Ineligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,602,710 filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
January 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY & DOCUMENT PRODUCTION granting #97 Agreed MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED E-DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/14/2019. (ch, )
January 11, 2019 Filing 114 REPLY to Response to Motion re #98 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings regarding Subject-Matter Ineligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,602,710 filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
January 9, 2019 Filing 113 REDACTION to #111 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 9, 2019 Filing 112 REDACTION to #108 Sealed Patent Document First Amended Answer and Counterclaims by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 28)(Conrad, David)
January 7, 2019 Filing 111 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT to Dkt. No. 110 Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - FILED UNDER SEAL)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 7, 2019 Filing 110 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1 filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - FILED UNDER SEAL)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 7, 2019 Filing 109 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #108 Sealed Patent Document.. (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 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 29, #29 Exhibit 30, #30 Exhibit 31)(Conrad, David)
January 7, 2019 Filing 108 SEALED PATENT DOCUMENT - Metaswitch First Amended Answer and Counterclaims. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 28 (FILED UNDER SEAL))(Conrad, David)
January 4, 2019 Filing 107 MOTION to Construe More than Ten Claim Terms and for a Shortened Response Time Pursuant to Local Rule CV-7(e) by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4 (part 1 of 2), #5 Exhibit 4 (part 2 of 2), #6 Text of Proposed Order Granting Metaswitch's Motion to Construe More Than Ten Claim Terms, #7 Text of Proposed Order Granting Metaswitch's Request for Shortened Response Time)(Conrad, David)
January 4, 2019 Filing 106 Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pankratz, Kurt)
January 4, 2019 Filing 105 RESPONSE in Opposition re #98 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings regarding Subject-Matter Ineligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,602,710 RIBBON'S OPPOSITION TO METASWITCH'S RULE 12(C) MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS REGARDING SUBJECT MATTER ELIGIBILITY OF U.S. PATENT NO. 7,602,710 filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 31, 2018 Filing 104 REPLY to Response to Motion re #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1 filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp.. (Conrad, David)
December 27, 2018 Filing 103 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #99 Sealed Response to Motion,.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
December 26, 2018 Filing 102 REDACTION to #95 Sealed Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to Motion by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
December 26, 2018 Filing 101 REDACTION to #99 Sealed Response to Motion, by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (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 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 21, 2018 Filing 100 RESPONSE in Opposition re #89 Opposed MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Susan Kennedy, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 21, 2018 Filing 99 SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1 filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (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 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 21, 2018 Filing 98 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings regarding Subject-Matter Ineligibility of U.S. Patent No. 7,602,710 by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Conrad, David) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/21/2018: #2 Text of Proposed Order) (nkl, ).
December 20, 2018 Filing 97 Agreed MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED E-DISCOVERY ORDER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 19, 2018 Filing 96 RESPONSE in Opposition re #83 SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Source Code Discovery filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Susan Kennedy, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 19, 2018 Filing 95 SEALED SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
December 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 94 SECOND AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER granting #91 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct JOINT MOTION TO AMEND DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2020 10:00 AM in (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Amended Pleadings due by 12/23/2019., Jury Selection set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM in (Marshall) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Trial set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM in (Marshall) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Markman Hearing set for 4/3/2019 10:00 AM in (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2020 10:00 AM in (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Motions due by 5/4/2020., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/4/2020.. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 12/13/2018. (ch, )
December 12, 2018 Filing 93 REPLY to Response to Motion re #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit M, #2 Exhibit N, #3 Exhibit O)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 11, 2018 Filing 92 REDACTION to #90 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document -Metaswitch's Motion to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
December 10, 2018 Filing 91 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct JOINT MOTION TO AMEND DOCKET CONTROL ORDER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
December 7, 2018 Filing 90 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT to Main Document: #89 Opposed MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 89 Opposed MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 88 REDACTION to #83 SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Source Code Discovery by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 87 REDACTION to #81 Sealed Response to Motion, Metaswitch's Opposition to Ribbon's Motion to Strike Metaswitch's Infringement Contentions by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 86 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1.. (Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 85 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: #84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit C, #2 Exhibit D, #3 Exhibit E, #4 Exhibit F, #5 Exhibit G, #6 Exhibit H)(Conrad, David)
December 7, 2018 Filing 84 Opposed MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Disclose Infringement Contentions in Compliance with P.R. 3-1 by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
December 5, 2018 Filing 83 SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Source Code Discovery by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
December 5, 2018 Filing 82 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #81 Sealed Response to Motion,.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Conrad, David)
December 5, 2018 Filing 81 SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
December 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 80 AMENDED DISCOVERY ORDER re #76 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 12/3/2018. (nkl, )
November 30, 2018 ***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 79, SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (nkl, ) Modified on 11/30/2018 (klc, ).
November 28, 2018 Filing 79 FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY SEALED PATENT MOTION to Compel Ribbon to Provide Certain Required Discovery by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit L, #12 Exhibit M, #13 Exhibit N, #14 Exhibit O, #15 Exhibit P, #16 Exhibit Q, #17 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David) Modified on 11/30/2018 (nkl, ).
November 26, 2018 Filing 78 REDACTION to #77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Waldrop, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit A-1, #4 Exhibit A-2, #5 Exhibit A-3, #6 Exhibit A-4, #7 Exhibit A-5, #8 Exhibit A-6, #9 Exhibit B, #10 Exhibit B-1, #11 Exhibit B-2, #12 Exhibit B-3, #13 Exhibit B-4, #14 Exhibit B-5, #15 Exhibit B-6, #16 Exhibit B-7, #17 Exhibit C, #18 Exhibit D, #19 Exhibit E, #20 Exhibit F, #21 Exhibit G, #22 Exhibit H, #23 Exhibit I, #24 Exhibit J, #25 Exhibit J-1, #26 Exhibit J-2, #27 Exhibit J-3, #28 Exhibit J-4, #29 Exhibit J-5, #30 Exhibit J-6, #31 Exhibit K, #32 Exhibit K-1, #33 Exhibit K-2, #34 Exhibit K-3, #35 Exhibit K-4, #36 Exhibit K-5, #37 Exhibit K-6, #38 Exhibit L, #39 Text of Proposed Order)(Swenson, Jon)
November 21, 2018 Filing 77 SEALED MOTION RIBBON'S MOTION TO STRIKE METASWITCH'S INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Alexander A. Waldrop, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit A-1, #4 Exhibit A-2, #5 Exhibit A-3, #6 Exhibit A-4, #7 Exhibit A-5, #8 Exhibit A-6, #9 Exhibit B, #10 Exhibit B-1, #11 Exhibit B-2, #12 Exhibit B-3, #13 Exhibit B-4, #14 Exhibit B-5, #15 Exhibit B-6, #16 Exhibit B-7, #17 Exhibit C, #18 Exhibit D, #19 Exhibit E, #20 Exhibit F, #21 Exhibit G, #22 Exhibit H, #23 Exhibit I, #24 Exhibit J, #25 Exhibit J-1, #26 Exhibit J-2, #27 Exhibit J-3, #28 Exhibit J-4, #29 Exhibit J-5, #30 Exhibit J-6, #31 Exhibit K, #32 Exhibit K-1, #33 Exhibit K-2, #34 Exhibit K-3, #35 Exhibit K-4, #36 Exhibit K-5, #37 Exhibit K-6, #38 Exhibit L, #39 Text of Proposed Order)(Swenson, Jon)
November 19, 2018 Filing 76 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #42 Order, Terminate Motions to Amend Discovery Order by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Amended Discovery Order)(Conrad, David)
October 17, 2018 Filing 75 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. RIBBON'S NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH DKT. NO 65 & PATENT LOCAL RULES 3-3 AND 3-4 (Pankratz, Kurt)
October 16, 2018 Filing 74 NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd in Compliance with Local Patent Rules 3-3 and 3-4 (Conrad, David)
October 9, 2018 Filing 73 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Clarke Welch Stavinoha on behalf of Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. (Stavinoha, Clarke)
October 9, 2018 Filing 72 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stanton A Lewis on behalf of Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. (Lewis, Stanton)
October 8, 2018 Filing 71 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kathryn Juffa on behalf of Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. (Juffa, Kathryn)
October 2, 2018 Filing 70 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jamie Roy Lynn on behalf of Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. (Lynn, Jamie)
October 2, 2018 Filing 69 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lawrence Rodell Jarvis on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Jarvis, Lawrence)
October 2, 2018 Filing 68 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vasiliy Mayer on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Mayer, Vasiliy)
October 2, 2018 Filing 67 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael R Ellis on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Ellis, Michael)
October 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 66 PROTECTIVE ORDER granting #64 Joint MOTION for Protective Order JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AMENDED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/3/2018. (ch, )
October 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 65 AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER granting #63 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Docket Control Order. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/2/2018. (ch, )
September 20, 2018 Filing 64 Joint MOTION for Protective Order JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AMENDED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order AMENDED PROTECTIVE ORDER)(Conrad, David)
September 20, 2018 Filing 63 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Docket Control Order by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Amended Docket Control Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
September 17, 2018 Filing 62 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
September 6, 2018 Filing 61 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
September 4, 2018 Filing 60 REPLY to Response to Motion re #57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
August 28, 2018 Filing 59 RESPONSE in Opposition re #57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense filed by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Denying Metaswitch's Motion to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense)(Pankratz, Kurt)
August 14, 2018 Filing 58 RESPONSE to #47 Answer to Counterclaim,,, METASWITCH'S ANSWER TO RCOC'S COUNTERCLAIMS TO METASWITCH'S COUNTERCLAIMS filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Conrad, David)
August 14, 2018 Filing 57 MOTION to Dismiss Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Counterclaim and to Strike Ribbon's Inequitable Conduct Affirmative Defense by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
August 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/13/2018. (sm, )
August 9, 2018 Filing 55 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Protective Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
August 8, 2018 Filing 54 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Phillip Wagner Goter on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Goter, Phillip)
August 7, 2018 Filing 53 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE OF INITIAL AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPHS 1 & 3 OF THE COURT'S DISCOVERY ORDER (Kennedy, Susan)
August 7, 2018 Filing 52 NOTICE by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd re #43 Scheduling Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH INITIAL AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES (Conrad, David)
August 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER directing parties to file a joint motion for protective order by 8/13/2018; DENYING AS MOOT #39 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc., #37 JOINT MOTION TO AMEND DOCKET CONTROL ORDERS filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc., and #38 JOINT MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE JOINT PROPOSED DISCOVERY AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/6/2018. (slo, )
August 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 50 AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER RE: #49 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #43 Scheduling Order filed by Metaswitch Networks Ltd, Metaswitch Networks Corp..(Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2020 09:00 AM in Marshall Courthouse before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Amended Pleadings due by 1/7/2019., Joinder of Parties due by 8/7/2018., Jury Selection set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM in Marshall Courthouse before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Trial set for 6/15/2020 immediately following jury selection before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Markman Hearing set for 4/3/2019 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2020 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Motions in Limine due by 5/4/2020., Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 5/4/2020.). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 08/06/18. (lfs, )
August 2, 2018 Filing 49 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #43 Scheduling Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Reger, Thomas)
August 2, 2018 Filing 48 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Conrad Gosen on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6880632. (Gosen, Conrad) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/13/2018: #1 Sealed Attachment) (jmv, ).
July 24, 2018 Filing 47 ANSWER to #21 Answer to Complaint,,, Counterclaim,, RIBBONS ANSWER AND DEFENSES TO METASWITCHS COUNTERCLAIMS, AND RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING COMPANYS COUNTERCLAIMS TO METASWITCHS COUNTERCLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIM against All Defendants by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit #1, #2 Exhibit #2, #3 Exhibit #3, #4 Exhibit #4)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER APPOINTING MEDIATOR re: #44 Joint Motion for Appointment of Mediator filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc., and parties shall complete mediation by September 30, 2019. Hon Jeff Kaplan added as Mediator. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/24/2018. (sm, )
July 23, 2018 Filing 45 RESPONSE to #41 Notice (Other) Plaintiff's Notice of Authority Regarding Cross-Use of Discovery Already Produced filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Conrad, David)
July 20, 2018 Filing 44 Joint MOTION For Appointment Of Mediator by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Appointing Mediator)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 43 DOCKET CONTROL/SCHEDULING ORDER:( Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2020 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Selection set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Jury Trial set for 6/15/2020 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Markman Hearing set for 4/3/2019 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 3/4/2020 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/4/2020.), re: [35} and #36 Joint MOTIONS CORRECTED FOR ENTRY OF DOCKET CONTROL ORDER filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc... Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/20/2018. (sm, )
July 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 42 DISCOVERY ORDER re: #40 Joint MOTION for Discovery filed by Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc... Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/20/2018. (sm, )
July 19, 2018 Filing 41 NOTICE by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc. (Notice of Authority Regarding Cross-Use of Discovery Already Produced) (Pankratz, Kurt)
July 17, 2018 Scheduling conference held on 7/17/2018 before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Counsel in attendance were Deron Dacus, Kurt Pankratz, Ruffin Cordell, Ricardo Bonilla and David Conrad. (bas)
July 16, 2018 Filing 40 Joint MOTION for Discovery JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DISCOVERY ORDER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Discovery Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 16, 2018 Filing 39 Joint MOTION for Protective Order JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF PROTECTIVE ORDER by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Protective Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 11, 2018 ***FILED IN ERROR, PER ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY HAS REFILED (SEE #36). Document # 35, Joint Motion is now Terminated. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (sm, )
July 10, 2018 Filing 38 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File FOR SUBMISSION OF THE JOINT PROPOSED DISCOVERY AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order for Motion to Extend Time)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 10, 2018 Filing 37 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #25 Docket Control Order Setting Hearings by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Docket Control Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 10, 2018 Filing 36 Joint MOTION CORRECTED JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #35 Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #25 Order, Set Hearings by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Docket Control Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
July 10, 2018 Filing 35 ***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE***Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #25 Order, Set Hearings by Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Docket Control Order)(Pankratz, Kurt) Modified on 7/11/2018 (sm, ).
July 6, 2018 Filing 34 Counterclaim Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Counterclaims re Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc.( Pankratz, Kurt)
July 6, 2018 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Counterclaims is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Sonus Networks, Inc. to 7/24/2018; Ribbon Communications Inc. to 7/24/2018. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( sm, )
July 3, 2018 Filing 33 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Chad Christian Walters on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc. (Walters, Chad)
June 20, 2018 Filing 32 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ricardo Joel Bonilla on behalf of Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd (Bonilla, Ricardo)
June 20, 2018 Filing 31 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jon V Swenson on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6822401. (Swenson, Jon)
June 20, 2018 Filing 30 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by John Frederick Gaustad on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6822379. (Gaustad, John)
June 12, 2018 Filing 29 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts RIBBON'S SUR-REPLY TO METASWITCH'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
June 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #19 Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Deadlines. Plaintiff will have 21 days to file its response, and both Plaintiff and Defendants will have 14 days to file its reply and sur-reply respectively. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/6/2018. (slo, )
June 4, 2018 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Counterclaims is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Sonus Networks, Inc. to 7/9/2018. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( sm, )
June 1, 2018 Filing 27 Counterclaim Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Counterclaims re Ribbon Communications Inc., Sonus Networks, Inc..( Pankratz, Kurt)
June 1, 2018 Filing 26 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. Ribbon Communications Inc. served on 5/17/2018, answer due 6/7/2018. (Conrad, David)
May 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER SETTING HEARING, ( Scheduling Conference set for 7/17/2018 10:45 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 5/30/2018. (sm, )
May 29, 2018 Filing 24 REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit M, #2 Exhibit N, #3 Exhibit O, #4 Exhibit P, #5 Exhibit Q, #6 Exhibit R, #7 Exhibit S, #8 Exhibit T, #9 Exhibit U, #10 Exhibit V, #11 Exhibit W, #12 Exhibit X, #13 Exhibit Y, #14 Exhibit Z, #15 Exhibit AA, #16 Exhibit BB, #17 Exhibit CC, #18 Exhibit DD, #19 Exhibit EE, #20 Exhibit FF)(Conrad, David)
May 17, 2018 Filing 23 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Cordell, Ruffin)
May 16, 2018 Filing 22 SUMMONS Issued as to Ribbon Communications Inc. c/o Corporation Service Company. (nkl, )
May 16, 2018 In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (sm, )
May 15, 2018 Filing 21 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, , COUNTERCLAIM against Sonus Networks, Inc., Ribbon Communications Inc. by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (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 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27)(Cordell, Ruffin)
May 14, 2018 Filing 20 RESPONSE in Opposition re #17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11, #13 Exhibit 12, #14 Exhibit 13, #15 Exhibit 14, #16 Exhibit 15, #17 Exhibit 16)(Pankratz, Kurt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/15/2018: #18 Text of Proposed Order) (slo, ).
May 4, 2018 Filing 19 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File regarding BRIEFING DEADLINES FOR DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pankratz, Kurt)
April 23, 2018 Filing 18 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd identifying Corporate Parent Metaswitch Networks Ltd for Metaswitch Networks Corp.. (Conrad, David)
April 23, 2018 Filing 17 MOTION to Change Venue to the District of Massachusetts by Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Text of Proposed Order)(Conrad, David)
April 23, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas Howard Reger, II on behalf of All Defendants (Reger, Thomas)
April 23, 2018 Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ruffin B Cordell on behalf of All Defendants (Cordell, Ruffin)
April 20, 2018 Filing 14 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deron R Dacus on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc. (Dacus, Deron)
April 19, 2018 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Metaswitch Networks Corp. to 5/15/2018; Metaswitch Networks Ltd to 5/15/2018. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( sm, )
April 18, 2018 Filing 13 Defendants' Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd.( Conrad, David)
April 16, 2018 Answer Due Deadline Updated for Metaswitch Networks Corp. to 4/30/2018 (was not updated previously) (sm, )
April 16, 2018 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Metaswitch Networks Ltd and Metaswitch Networks Corp to 4/30/2018. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( sm, ) Modified on 4/16/2018 (sm, ).
April 13, 2018 Filing 12 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd.( Conrad, David)
April 13, 2018 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. Metaswitch Networks Ltd served on 3/9/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Pankratz, Kurt)
April 13, 2018 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. Metaswitch Networks Corp. served on 3/9/2018, answer due 3/30/2018. (Pankratz, Kurt)
March 12, 2018 Filing 9 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher Scott Ponder on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc. (Ponder, Christopher)
March 12, 2018 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Susan Cannon Kennedy on behalf of Sonus Networks, Inc. (Kennedy, Susan)
March 12, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE by Sonus Networks, Inc. re #2 Jury Demand AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR JURY DEMAND (Kennedy, Susan)
March 12, 2018 Filing 6 NOTICE by Sonus Networks, Inc. re #4 Corporate Disclosure Statement AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (Kennedy, Susan)
March 8, 2018 Filing 5 SUMMONS Issued as to Metaswitch Networks Corp., Metaswitch Networks Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Summons(es))(ch, )
March 8, 2018 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Sonus Networks, Inc. (Pankratz, Kurt)
March 8, 2018 Filing 3 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Pankratz, Kurt)
March 8, 2018 Filing 2 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Pankratz, Kurt)
March 8, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-6691350.), filed by Sonus Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Exhibit M, #15 Exhibit N)(Pankratz, Kurt)
March 8, 2018 Case assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (ch, )
March 8, 2018 In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (ch, )

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Plaintiff: Sonus Networks, Inc.
Represented By: Kurt Max Pankratz
Represented By: Christopher Scott Ponder
Represented By: Susan Cannon Kennedy
Represented By: Deron R Dacus
Represented By: Clarke Welch Stavinoha
Represented By: Jamie Roy Lynn
Represented By: Kathryn Juffa
Represented By: Chad Christian Walters
Represented By: Stanton A Lewis
Represented By: Jon V Swenson
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Defendant: Metaswitch Networks Corp.
Represented By: Ruffin B Cordell
Represented By: Thomas Howard Reger, II
Represented By: David Brandon Conrad
Represented By: Conrad Gosen
Represented By: Vasiliy Mayer
Represented By: Lawrence Rodell Jarvis
Represented By: Michael R Ellis
Represented By: Ricardo Joel Bonilla
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Defendant: Metaswitch Networks Ltd
Represented By: Ruffin B Cordell
Represented By: Thomas Howard Reger, II
Represented By: David Brandon Conrad
Represented By: Conrad Gosen
Represented By: Vasiliy Mayer
Represented By: Lawrence Rodell Jarvis
Represented By: Michael R Ellis
Represented By: Ricardo Joel Bonilla
Represented By: Phillip Wagner Goter
Represented By: Jeffrey Chuang-Wei Mok
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Counter defendant: Ribbon Communications Inc.
Represented By: Clarke Welch Stavinoha
Represented By: Jamie Roy Lynn
Represented By: Kathryn Juffa
Represented By: Kurt Max Pankratz
Represented By: Stanton A Lewis
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Not yet classified: Jeff Kaplan
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Not yet classified: David Keyzer
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