University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc v. Brit Systems Inc
Plaintiff: University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. and University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc
Defendant: Brit Systems, Inc. and Brit Systems Inc
Not Yet Classified: James Robert Betts and ADR Provider
Special Master: Special Master
Case Number: 3:2018cv00250
Filed: January 31, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Dallas Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Jane J Boyle
Referring Judge: Ed Kinkeade
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 31, 2019 Filing 179 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Caloiaro, Steven)
May 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 178 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #177 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dismissal Papers. Dismissal papers are due no later than June 6, 2019. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/23/2019) (chmb)
May 23, 2019 Filing 177 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dismissal Papers filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
May 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 176 (Document Restricted) Sealed Order approving the fees and expenses incurred in April 2019 by Daniel Denton as Special Master in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 5/9/2019) (rekc)
May 8, 2019 Filing 175 (Document Restricted) Special Master's Certification of Hours and Costs (Sealed pursuant to order dated 2/26/2018) filed by Special Master (Denton, Daniel)
April 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 174 ELECTRONIC ORDER OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE -The Court has been notified that this case has settled. The Parties are therefore directed to submit their dismissal papers within 30 days from the date of this order. There appears to be no further reason at this time to maintain the file as open for statistical purposes. The Clerk is therefore instructed to submit a JS-6 form to the Administrative Office, thereby removing this case from the statistical records. Nothing in this Order shall be considered a dismissal or disposition of this case, and should further proceedings become necessary or desirable, any party or the Court may initiate such further proceedings in the same manner as if this Order had not been entered. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 4/23/2019) (chmb)
April 23, 2019 Filing 173 Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by ADR Provider. Attorneys in Attendance: John S. Artz, Steven A. Caloiaro, Robert P. Latham and Sara K. Borrelli. Prv Fee: $ 5,390.00. Outcome of ADR: Settled as a result of ADR. (Kaplan, Jeff)
March 26, 2019 Filing 172 (Document Restricted) Sealed Reply re: #164 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
March 12, 2019 Filing 171 Appendix in Support filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re #170 Response/Objection to Defendant's Motion to Compel (Caloiaro, Steven)
March 12, 2019 Filing 170 RESPONSE filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re: #164 (Document Restricted) Defendant BRIT Systems' Motion to Compel and Brief in Support (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) (Caloiaro, Steven)
March 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 169 ORDER denying as moot #144 Motion to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/6/2019) (svc)
March 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 168 MARKMAN ORDER. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/6/2019) (axm)
March 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 167 (Document Restricted) Sealed Order: The Court hereby APPROVES the fees and expenses incurred in February 2019 by Daniel Denton as Special Master in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/5/2019) (svc)
March 5, 2019 Filing 166 (Document Restricted) Special Master's Certification of Hours and Costs (Sealed pursuant to order dated 2/26/2018) filed by Special Master (Denton, Daniel)
February 19, 2019 Filing 165 (Document Restricted) Sealed Appendix in Support re: #164 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Attachments: #1 Declaration of John M Jackson, #2 Exhibit A: McDevitt Excerpts, #3 Exhibit B: Discovery Responses, #4 Exhibit C: 9/7/2018 Letter, #5 Exhibit D: 11/2/2018 Letter, #6 Exhibit E: 1/22/2019 Letter, #7 Exhibit F: 1/31/2019 Email, #8 Exhibit G: McDevitt Ex 27, #9 Exhibit H: Plaintiff's Privilege Log) (Jackson, John)
February 19, 2019 Filing 164 (Document Restricted) Defendant BRIT Systems' Motion to Compel and Brief in Support (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
February 12, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 163 (Document Restricted) Sealed Order: The Court hereby APPROVES the fees and expenses incurred between December 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019 by Daniel Denton as Special Master in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/12/2019) (svc)
February 8, 2019 Filing 162 (Document Restricted) Special Master's Certification of Hours and Costs (Sealed pursuant to order dated 2/26/2018) filed by Special Master (Denton, Daniel)
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 161 (Document Restricted) Sealed Order: The Court hereby APPROVES the fees and expenses incurred in November 2018 by Daniel Denton as Special Master in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 1/3/2019) (svc)
December 20, 2018 Filing 160 (Document Restricted) Special Master's Certification of Hours and Costs (Sealed pursuant to order dated 2/26/2018) filed by Special Master (Denton, Daniel)
November 6, 2018 Filing 159 REPLY filed by Brit Systems Inc re: #144 First MOTION to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations and Supporting Memorandum (Jackson, John)
November 1, 2018 Filing 158 NOTICE of Plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.'s Disclosure of Expert Witnesses filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
November 1, 2018 Filing 157 Designation of Experts filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John) Modified event text on 11/1/2018 (axm).
October 24, 2018 Filing 156 Amended Joint Claim Construction Chart filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John) Modified text on 10/25/2018 (ykp).
October 22, 2018 Filing 155 Appendix in Support filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re #154 Response/Objection to Defendant's Motion to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations re #144 (Caloiaro, Steven)
October 22, 2018 Filing 154 RESPONSE filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re: #144 First MOTION to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations and Supporting Memorandum (Caloiaro, Steven)
October 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 153 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #152 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Claim Construction Chart. Joint Claim Construction Chart due no later than October 24, 2018. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/4/2018) (chmb)
October 4, 2018 Filing 152 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Claim Construction Chart filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan)
October 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 151 ORDER: It is ORDERED that within 14 days from the date of this order, the parties shall meet and confer in person for the purpose of narrowing the number of disputed claim terms or phrases. Within 21 days of the entry of this Order, the parties shall file a revised joint claim construction chart, providing all agreed constructions and the parties' respective proposed constructions of any remaining disputed claim terms/phrases. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/3/2018) (ykp)
October 1, 2018 Filing 150 Appendix in Support filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re #149 Response/Objection Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Caloiaro, Steven)
October 1, 2018 Filing 149 RESPONSE filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re: #131 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Document (Caloiaro, Steven)
October 1, 2018 Filing 148 (Document Restricted) Sealed Appendix in Support re: #147 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Response/Objection (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1 & 2) (Jackson, John)
October 1, 2018 Filing 147 (Document Restricted) Sealed Response re: #136 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
October 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #143 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response In Excess of Page Limit to 22 pages. (The requesting party must file the document with the clerk.) (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 10/1/2018) (chmb)
October 1, 2018 Filing 145 Appendix in Support filed by Brit Systems Inc re #144 First MOTION to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations and Supporting Memorandum (Jackson, John)
October 1, 2018 Filing 144 First MOTION to Strike Untimely Expert Declarations and Supporting Memorandum filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
October 1, 2018 Filing 143 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response In Excess of Page Limit filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan)
September 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #141 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Steven A. Caloiaro. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/25/2018) (chmb)
September 24, 2018 Filing 141 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-9473028) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc Attorney Steven A Caloiaro added to party University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc(pty:pla) (Caloiaro, Steven)
September 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 140 ELECTRONIC ORDER - Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion to Schedule Claim Construction Hearing (Doc. No. 126). The Court DENIES the motion. If the Court determines a hearing would be helpful or necessary, the Court will set a hearing on its own motion. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/19/2018) (chmb)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 139 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #134 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/17/2018) (chmb)
September 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 138 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #133 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/17/2018) (chmb)
September 17, 2018 Filing 137 Appendix in Support filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re #136 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A-L) (Artz, John)
September 17, 2018 Filing 136 PLAINTIFFS OPENING MARKMAN CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
September 17, 2018 Filing 135 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John S Artz on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Artz, John)
September 17, 2018 Filing 134 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File DEFENDANTS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
September 17, 2018 Filing 133 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief Exceeding Page Limit filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan)
September 17, 2018 Filing 132 (Document Restricted) Sealed Appendix in Support re: #131 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Document (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, A-J) (Jackson, John)
September 17, 2018 Filing 131 (Document Restricted) Defendant BRIT Systems' Opening Claim Construction Brief (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
September 11, 2018 Filing 130 REPLY filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc re: #126 MOTION for Hearing (Patton, Jonathan)
September 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #128 Unopposed Motion to Extend Claim Construction Deadlines. Opening Claim Construction Briefs due September 17, 2018; Responsive Claim Construction Briefs due October 1, 2018; Joint Claim Construction Chart due October 5, 2018. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 9/7/2018) (chmb)
September 6, 2018 Filing 128 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time of Claim Construction Deadlines filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
September 4, 2018 Filing 127 RESPONSE filed by Brit Systems Inc re: #126 MOTION for Hearing (Jackson, John)
August 14, 2018 Filing 126 MOTION for Claim Construction Hearing filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan) Enhanced text on 8/14/2018 (dsr).
August 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER granting #124 Joint Motion for Amendments to the Claim Construction Deadlines in #101 Scheduling Order. (See order for details.) (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 8/10/2018) (epm)
August 10, 2018 Filing 124 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Claim Construction Deadlines in Scheduling Order filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
July 16, 2018 Filing 123 NOTICE of Joint Claim Construction and PreHearing Statement filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
July 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 122 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #121 Joint MOTION to Extend Time to File Joint Claim Construction and Pre-Hearing Statement. Joint Claim Construction and Pre-Hearing Statement due 7/16/18. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 7/16/2018) (chmb)
July 13, 2018 Filing 121 Joint MOTION to Extend Time to File Joint Claim Construction and Pre-Hearing Statement filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan)
June 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #119 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time. Joint Claim Construction and Pre-Hearing Statement due no later than July 13, 2018; Deadline for Claim Construction Discovery is extended to August 13, 2018; Opening Claim Construction Briefs due no later than August 27, 2018; Responsive Claim Construction Briefs due no later than September 6, 2018; A Technology Tutorial and/or Claim Construction hearing if needed, will be set by separate order. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 6/25/2018) (chmb)
June 25, 2018 Filing 119 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time Changes to Scheduling Order filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Patton, Jonathan)
May 7, 2018 Filing 118 NOTICE of Mediation Report filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
April 18, 2018 Filing 117 Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by Special Master. Prv Fee: $ 5,390.00. Outcome of ADR: Parties were unable to reach a settlement. (Kaplan, Jeff)
April 12, 2018 Filing 116 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Franklin M Smith on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Smith, Franklin)
March 28, 2018 Filing 115 ANSWER to Counterclaim filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. Related document: #102 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim (Artz, John)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #110 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Attorney Benjamin W Bard and Gregory Alan Hearing Withdrawn. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/23/2018) (chmb)
March 22, 2018 Filing 113 (Document Restricted) Plaintiff's Attorney Contact Information (Sealed pursuant to order dated 3/8/2018) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
March 20, 2018 Filing 112 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Artz, John)
March 20, 2018 Filing 111 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Avon Artz on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Artz, John)
March 20, 2018 Filing 110 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Gregory A. Hearing and Benjamin W. Bard) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Artz, John)
March 19, 2018 Filing 109 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Brit Systems Inc identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. for Brit Systems Inc. (Jackson, John)
March 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 108 (Document Restricted) Sealed Order: The Court hereby APPROVES the fees and expenses incurred in February 2018 by Daniel Denton as Special Master in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/15/2018) (zkc) Modified on 3/15/2018 (chmb).
March 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 107 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #105 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Franklin M. Smith. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/15/2018) (chmb)
March 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #104 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John S. Artz. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/15/2018) (chmb)
March 14, 2018 Filing 105 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Franklin M. Smith (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-9050305) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Tillotson, Jeffrey)
March 14, 2018 Filing 104 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney John S. Artz (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-9050293) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc (Tillotson, Jeffrey)
March 13, 2018 Filing 103 (Document Restricted) Special Master's Certification of Hours and Costs (Sealed pursuant to order dated 2/26/2018) filed by Special Master (Denton, Daniel)
March 8, 2018 Filing 102 ANSWER to #64 Amended Complaint, filed by Brit Systems Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge., COUNTERCLAIM against University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc filed by Brit Systems Inc (Jackson, John)
March 8, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 101 SCHEDULING ORDER: Deadline for mediation is on or before 4/30/2018. Mediation Report describing the status of settlement negotiations no laterthan 5/7/2018. This case is set for JURY trial on the Court's three-week docket beginning 10/7/2019 before Judge Ed Kinkeade. Joinder of Parties due by 6/5/2018. Amended Pleadings due by 6/5/2018. Motions due by 5/20/2019. Pretrial Order due by 9/16/2019. Discovery due by 4/20/2019. Pretrial Materials due by 9/16/2019. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 3/8/2018) (svc)
March 5, 2018 Filing 100 Proposal for contents of scheduling and discovery order by University of South Florida Research Foundation Inc. (Artz, John)
February 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER denying #67 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/28/2018) (axm)
February 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER APPOINTING Special Master. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/26/2018) (epm)
February 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #94 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John A Artz. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/16/2018) (chmb)
February 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #95 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Withdraw the Appearance of Counsel. Joseph H. Varner, III and Jennifer Lada, are hereby withdrawn as Counsel for Brit Systems, Inc. Robert P. Latham, John M. Jackson, and Sara K. Borrelli shall remain as Counsel for Defendant Brit Systems, Inc. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/16/2018) (chmb)
February 15, 2018 Filing 95 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Joseph H. Varner, III, and Jennifer Lada filed by Brit Systems, Inc. (Jackson, John)
February 15, 2018 Filing 94 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney John A Artz (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-8995214) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Tillotson, Jeffrey)
February 15, 2018 Filing 93 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorneys Joseph H. Varner, III and Jennifer Lada filed by Brit Systems, Inc. (Jackson, John)
February 12, 2018 Filing 92 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey M Tillotson for Jonathan R. Patton on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Tillotson, Jeffrey)
February 5, 2018 Filing 91 (Document Restricted) Defendant's Attorney Contact Information (Sealed pursuant to SO 19-1, statute, or rule) filed by Brit Systems, Inc. (Jackson, John)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REPORT FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING ORDER IN PATENT CASES: Lead counsel for each party (or designee attorney with appropriate authority) and any unrepresented party (except for a prisoner litigant proceeding pro se) shall confer as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 20 days from the date of this order. The Joint Report, which shall be filed no later than 10 days from the date of the scheduling conference. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/5/2018) (ykp)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where counsel of record for a party does not reside in this district. Accordingly, within twenty days of this date, plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc., shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this case without prejudice and without further notice. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 2/5/2018) (chmb)
February 5, 2018 Judge Ed Kinkeade added. Judge Jane J. Boyle no longer assigned to case. (ali)
January 31, 2018 Filing 88 Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (ala)
January 31, 2018 Filing 87 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ala)
January 31, 2018 Filing 86 Case electronically transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 8:16-cv-03109. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed.
January 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 85 ORDER transferring case. The CLERK shall forward the file to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas division, and CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 1/30/2018. (APF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 12, 2018 Filing 84 NOTICE by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. re #81 Order on motion to dismiss - Plaintiff's Response to Venue Order (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER granting #82 Motion to extend time until January 15, 2018, to advise court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/27/2017. (Wilson, Thomas) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
December 26, 2017 Filing 82 Unopposed MOTION to extend time to advise Court as to whether case should be dismissed without prejudice or transferred to another district by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Bard, Benjamin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
December 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER deferring ruling on #66 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue. The Court finds that venue is improper in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. Within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, USFRF SHALL advise the Court whether this action should be dismissed without prejudice or transferred to another district. See order for details. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 12/18/2017. (JAR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 16, 2017 Filing 80 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #66 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation's Amended Complaint for Improper Venue by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Fed. Cir. Decision)(Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
September 22, 2017 Filing 79 REPLY to Response to Motion re #66 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation's Amended Complaint for Improper Venue , #67 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - In Re: Cray Inc.)(Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
September 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #72 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss; and GRANTING #73 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Defendant shall have up to and including seven (7) days from the date of this Order to file ONE reply addressing BOTH of Plaintiff's Responses in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss, this SINGLE reply shall not exceed seven (7) pages. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 9/15/2017. (JMF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 77 ORDER GRANTING #68 Defendants' Joint Motion to Stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue; DENYING as moot #74 Defendants' Joint Motions to Extend Time to Complete Claim Construction Deadlines. All deadlines in this matter are stayed until further directions are given by the Court, as described herein. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 8/29/2017. (JMF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 25, 2017 Filing 76 RESPONSE in Opposition re #72 MOTION for leave to file A Reply Brief to the Opposition to BRIT's 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 25, 2017 Filing 75 RESPONSE in Opposition re #73 MOTION for leave to file A Reply Brief to the Opposition to BRIT's 12(b)(3) Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 17, 2017 Filing 74 Unopposed MOTION to extend time to Complete Claim Construction Deadlines by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 11, 2017 Filing 73 MOTION for leave to file A Reply Brief to the Opposition to BRIT's 12(b)(3) Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 11, 2017 Filing 72 MOTION for leave to file A Reply Brief to the Opposition to BRIT's 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 3, 2017 Filing 71 RESPONSE in Opposition re #66 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation's Amended Complaint for Improper Venue filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Unpublished Authority)(Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 3, 2017 Filing 70 RESPONSE in Opposition re #67 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
August 3, 2017 Filing 69 RESPONSE in Opposition re #68 MOTION to stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 20, 2017 Filing 68 MOTION to stay Deadlines Pending Determination of Proper Venue by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 20, 2017 Filing 67 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 20, 2017 Filing 66 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff University of South Florida Research Foundation's Amended Complaint for Improper Venue by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michele Fisher)(Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 19, 2017 Filing 65 Patent Report sent to Alexandria, VA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B) (DG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 18, 2017 Filing 64 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brit Systems, Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 6,630,937, #2 Exhibit B - Marketing Literature and Website Activities)(Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 17, 2017 Filing 63 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on September 11, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. before James R. Betts, Esq.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER denying as moot #28 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; denying as moot #60 Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; directing Plaintiff to file amended complaint; cancelling hearing on motion as described herein. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 7/11/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER granting #58 motion for John S. Artz to appear pro hac vice on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/6/2017. (DMS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 6, 2017 Filing 60 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michele Fisher)(Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 5, 2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney John S. Artz, appearing on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA044509). (LMD) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 5, 2017 Filing 59 Written designation and consent to act by Gregory Alan Hearing on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Local Counsel: Gregory A. Hearing. Non-Resident Counsel: John S. Artz. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
July 5, 2017 Filing 58 MOTION for John S. Artz to appear pro hac vice by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 29, 2017 Filing 57 NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on September 11, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before James R. Betts. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #55 Plaintiff's Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator and Mediation Date. The Parties shall have up to and including June 29, 2017 to file their notice of selection of a mediator and their notice of mediation. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/23/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 22, 2017 Filing 55 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator and Mediation Date by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #53 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator and Mediation Date. The Parties shall have up to and including June 22, 2017 to select a mediator and file a notice of mediation. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/16/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 15, 2017 Filing 53 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Selection of Mediator and Mediation Date by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
June 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion #28 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim : Motion Hearing set for 7/17/2017 at 01:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 7 A before Judge Mary S. Scriven. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 6/5/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #47 Motion for the Court to Resolve Issues Regarding the Joint Consolidated Case Management Order as described herein. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/25/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 50 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial statement due by 11/16/2018, Jury Trial set for February 2019 trial term, which commences on 2/4/2019, with a more precise date to follow. Conduct mediation hearing by 6/15/2018. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/25/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 16, 2017 Filing 49 RESPONSE to Motion re #47 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for the Court to resolve issues between the parties relative to dates and other matters in a Joint Consolidated Case Management Order filed by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 15, 2017 Filing 48 NOTICE by Brit Systems, Inc. Regarding Consolidated Case Management Report (Attachments: #1 Exibit A)(Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 15, 2017 Filing 47 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically for the Court to resolve issues between the parties relative to dates and other matters in a Joint Consolidated Case Management Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Final Joint Report Proposal, #2 Exhibit B - Defendants' Final Proposal, #3 Exhibit C - Case Management and Scheduling Order in the Fujifilm Case, #4 Exhibit D - May 5, 2017 Email, #5 Exhibit E - May 9, 2017 Email, #6 Exhibit F - May 9, 2017 Email, #7 Exhibit G - May 12, 2017 Email)(Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING #45 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report. The Parties shall have up to and including May 15, 2017 to file the case management report. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 5/2/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
May 1, 2017 Filing 45 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
April 13, 2017 Filing 44 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:16-cv-3109-T-35TGW. Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone no longer assigned to the case. (BES) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
April 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER consolidating cases for purposes of discovery as described herein. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 4/11/2017. (BCP) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/13/2017: # 1 Order) (BES). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
March 24, 2017 Filing 42 REPLY to Response to Motion re #28 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
March 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER granting #39 Motion for Leave to File Reply as described herein. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 3/20/2017. (BCP) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
March 9, 2017 Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition re #39 MOTION for leave to file Brief Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 24, 2017 Filing 39 MOTION for leave to file Brief Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 21, 2017 Filing 38 RESPONSE in Opposition re #28 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 14, 2017 Filing 37 Case Reassigned to Judge Mary S. Scriven. New case number: 8:16-cv-3109-T-35AAS. Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington no longer assigned to the case. (AMD) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER: Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Transfer Case (Doc. #34 ) is GRANTED. This case is hereby reassigned to the Honorable Mary S. Scriven, United States District Judge, with her consent, to conduct all further proceedings. The Joint Motion for Continuance of Case Management Hearing (Doc. #35 ) is granted to the extent that the Case Management Hearing scheduled before Judge Covington on February 15, 2017, is hereby cancelled. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/14/2017. (KAK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 14, 2017 Filing 35 Joint MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Continuance of Case Management Hearing , MOTION to Continue by All Plaintiffs. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 14, 2017 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION to transfer case by All Plaintiffs. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting (Doc. #32 ) Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to the Motion to Dismiss is extended from February 14, 2017, to February 21, 2017. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 2/11/2017. (KAK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 10, 2017 Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #28 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
February 8, 2017 Filing 31 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Artz, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 31, 2017 Filing 30 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #9 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Brit Systems, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 31, 2017 Filing 29 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 31, 2017 Filing 28 MOTION to dismiss for failure to state a claim by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 31, 2017 Filing 27 NOTICE of pendency of related cases re #9 Related case order and track 2 notice per Local Rule 1.04(d) by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Related case(s): yes (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 31, 2017 Filing 26 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 25, 2017 Filing 25 NOTICE of Co-Counsel Appearance by Benjamin W. Bard on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Bard, Benjamin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 23, 2017 Filing 24 NOTICE of compliance re #23 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Brit Systems, Inc. (Jackson, John) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 13, 2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Sara K. Borrelli, appearing on behalf of Brit Systems, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA041184) Related document: #22 Unopposed MOTION for Sara K. Borrelli to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 13, 2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Robert P. Latham, appearing on behalf of Brit Systems, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA041184) Related document: #20 Unopposed MOTION for Robert P. Latham to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 13, 2017 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney John M. Jackson, appearing on behalf of Brit Systems, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA041184) Related document: #21 Unopposed MOTION for John M. Jackson to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #20 motion to appear pro hac vice; granting #21 motion to appear pro hac vice; granting #22 motion to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 1/13/2017. (BEE) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 12, 2017 Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Sara K. Borrelli to appear pro hac vice by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Varner, Joseph) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 12, 2017 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for John M. Jackson to appear pro hac vice by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Varner, Joseph) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 12, 2017 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION for Robert P. Latham to appear pro hac vice by Brit Systems, Inc.. (Varner, Joseph) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 12, 2017 Filing 19 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Hearing set for February 15, 2017, at 11:00 AM in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Absent compelling circumstances and leave of Court, Lead Counsel must appear in person at the Case Management Hearing. Lead Counsel must be prepared to discuss the claims and defenses as well as any unique aspects of the case with the Court. This hearing is an investment of the Court's time and presents an opportunity for Counsel to meet the judge presiding over their case as well as present any issues that should be called to the Court's attention. Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by February 9, 2017, file the completed Case Management Report. This document can be found on Judge Covington's page of the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Please be advised that the Court's Case Management Report Form is different from those used by other judges. (SAT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 11, 2017 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Lada on behalf of Brit Systems, Inc. (Lada, Jennifer) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 11, 2017 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph H. Varner, III on behalf of Brit Systems, Inc. (Varner, Joseph) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 5, 2017 Filing 16 NOTICE canceling Case Management Hearing scheduled for 1/11/2017 (SAT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ENDORSED ORDER granting in part (Doc. #14 ) Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report and Continuance of Preliminary Pretrial Conference. The Case Management Hearing set for January 11, 2017, is cancelled. The Case Management Report is due on February 9, 2017. The Court will reschedule the Case Management Hearing via separate notice. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 1/5/2017. (KAK) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
January 4, 2017 Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Case Management Report and Continuance of Preliminary Pretrial Conference by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
December 30, 2016 Filing 13 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Hearing set for January 11, 2017, at 3:00 PM, in Tampa Courtroom 14 B before Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington. Absent compelling circumstances and leave of Court, Lead Counsel must appear in person at the Case Management Hearing. Lead Counsel must be prepared to discuss the claims and defenses as well as any unique aspects of the case with the Court. This hearing is an investment of the Court's time and presents an opportunity for Counsel to meet the judge presiding over their case as well as present any issues that should be called to the Court's attention. Counsel are directed to meet and confer, in person or by telephone, and by January 4, 2017, file the completed Case Management Report. This document can be found on Judge Covington's page of the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Please be advised that the Court's Case Management Report Form is different from those used by other judges. (SAT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
December 29, 2016 Filing 12 WAIVER of service returned executed on 12/02/2016 by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. as to Brit Systems, Inc.. (Smith, Franklin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 14, 2016 Filing 11 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Hearing, Gregory) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. The Court takes this opportunity to address service of process as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 11/8/2016. (SAT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 9 RELATED CASE ORDER AND NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 11/8/2016. (SAT) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 7, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #3 motion to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone on 11/7/2016. (BEE) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 4, 2016 Filing 7 Patent Report sent to Alexandria, VA. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Civil Cover Sheet) (CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 6 Written designation and consent to act by John K. Harrop on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Local Counsel: Gregory A. Hearing. Non-Resident Counsel: John K. Harrop. (CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 5 Written designation and consent to act by Franklin M. Smith on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Local Counsel: Greogory A. Hearing. Non-Resident Counsel: Franklin M. Smith. (CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 4 Written designation and consent to act by John A. Artz on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. Local Counsel: Gregory A. Hearing. Non-Resident Counsel: John A. Artz. (CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 3 MOTION for John A. Artz, Franklin M. Smith, & John K. Harrop to appear pro hac vice by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (CTR) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Brit Systems, Inc.. (CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brit Systems, Inc. with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number TPA40026) filed by University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(CTR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Franklin M. Smith, appearing on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA0400028) Related document: #3 MOTION for Franklin M. Smith to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney John K. Harrop, appearing on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA0400028) Related document: #3 MOTION for John K. Harrop to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]
November 3, 2016 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney John A. Artz, appearing on behalf of University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA0400028) Related document: #3 MOTION for John A. Artz to appear pro hac vice. (AG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 1/31/2018.]

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Plaintiff: University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
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