Proven Networks, LLC v. F5 Networks, Inc.
Plaintiff: Proven Networks, LLC
Defendant: F5 Networks, Inc.
Case Number: 6:2021cv00182
Filed: March 3, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Alan D Albright
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Shane Brun for F5 Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #47 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Angela Tarasi for F5 Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Text Order GRANTING #48 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Weinberg for F5 Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6)
March 9, 2021 Filing 48 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey D. Mills for Jonathan Weinberg, counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14573079) by on behalf of F5 Networks, Inc.. (Mills, Jeffrey) (Main Document 48 replaced on 3/10/2021) (am).
March 9, 2021 Filing 47 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey D. Mills for Angela C. Tarasi, counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14573061) by on behalf of F5 Networks, Inc.. (Mills, Jeffrey) (Main Document 47 replaced on 3/10/2021) (am).
March 9, 2021 Filing 46 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jeffrey D. Mills for David Shane Brun, counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14573053) by on behalf of F5 Networks, Inc.. (Mills, Jeffrey) (Main Document 46 replaced on 3/10/2021) (am).
March 9, 2021 Filing 45 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey D. Mills on behalf of F5 Networks, Inc.. Attorney Jeffrey D. Mills added to party F5 Networks, Inc.(pty:dft) (Mills, Jeffrey)
March 9, 2021 Filing 44 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Steven Mark Zager on behalf of F5 Networks, Inc.. Attorney Steven Mark Zager added to party F5 Networks, Inc.(pty:dft) (Zager, Steven)
March 3, 2021 Filing 43 Pro Hac Vice Letter to Larry Craig Russ. (lad)
March 3, 2021 Filing 42 Pro Hac Vice Letter to David Shane Brun/ Jonathan Weinberg. (lad)
March 3, 2021 All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders of Judge Alan D. Albright located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. (lad)
March 3, 2021 Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lad)
February 26, 2021 Case Transferred to the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas from the Northern District of California pursuant to order of transfer entered by JPML. (kc)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE by MDL Panel (MDL 2959). (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
February 25, 2021 Case electronically transferred to the Western District of Texas. (mclS, COURT STAFF) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
February 17, 2021 Filing 40 CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING HEARING - The hearing on #33 Motion to Dismiss is VACATED given the anticipated transfer. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/17/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
February 8, 2021 Filing 39 NOTICE by Proven Networks, LLC OF TRANSFER ORDER (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Kroeger, Paul) (Filed on 2/8/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
January 12, 2021 Filing 38 REPLY (re #33 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss, and Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) Defendant F5 Networks, Inc.'s Reply In Support of Motion to Dismiss filed byF5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 1/12/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Weinberg , Counsel for Defendant F5 Networks, Inc. (Weinberg, Jonathan) (Filed on 1/8/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #35 STIPULATION. Reply deadline extended to 1/12/2021. Motion Hearing reset for 2/24/2021 02:00 PM via Videoconference before Judge William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 1/4/2021. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/4/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
December 29, 2020 Filing 35 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Request For Order Changing Time For F5 Networks, Inc. to File Reply In Support Of Its Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To L.R. 6-2 filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 12/29/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
December 29, 2020 Filing 34 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #33 MOTION to Dismiss Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss, and Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byProven Networks, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Paul Kroeger, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D)(Kroeger, Paul) (Filed on 12/29/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
December 15, 2020 Filing 33 Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss, and Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 1/20/2021 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 02, 17th Floor before Judge William H. Orrick. Responses due by 12/29/2020. Replies due by 1/5/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Defendant F5 Networks, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss)(Brun, David) (Filed on 12/15/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
December 15, 2020 Filing 32 Certification of Interested Entities or Persons filed by F5 Networks, Inc. (Brun, David) (Filed on 12/15/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
December 3, 2020 Filing 31 NOTICE of Change of Address by Angela Campbell Tarasi (Tarasi, Angela) (Filed on 12/3/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 10, 2020 Filing 30 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William H. Orrick: Case Management Conference held on 11/10/2020. Tutorial Hearing set for 6/11/2021 10:00 AM and Claims Construction Hearing set for 6/18/2021 10:00 AM, both in San Francisco, Courtroom 02, 17th Floor. Total Time in Court: 4 minutes. Court Reporter: Katherine Sullivan. Plaintiff Attorney: Paul Kroeger. Defendant Attorney: Shane Brun and Angela Tarasi. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/10/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 9, 2020 Filing 29 Refund Status re #27 Application for Refund Approved. (rghS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/9/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 6, 2020 Filing 28 CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. The Case Management Conference set for 11/10/2020 02:00 PM will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/who General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording , and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.usco urts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 5, 2020 Filing 27 Application for Refund re #24 Refund Status, Receipt Number ID 0971-14876259 Corrected Application for Refund - Correct Receipt Number ID 0971-14876318 by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 11/5/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 4, 2020 Filing 26 JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT & [Proposed] Order filed by Proven Networks, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Kroeger, Paul) (Filed on 11/4/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
November 3, 2020 Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Anthony Kroeger (Kroeger, Paul) (Filed on 11/3/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
October 29, 2020 Filing 24 Refund Status re #23 Application for Refund Declined. (rghS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/29/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
October 23, 2020 Filing 23 Application for Refund, Receipt Number ID 0971-14876259 ($310.00 PHV duplicate fee charge in error) by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 10/23/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
October 21, 2020 Filing 22 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Russ, Larry) (Filed on 10/21/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
October 20, 2020 Filing 21 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by F5 Networks, Inc. and Counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. (Brun, David) (Filed on 10/20/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
October 6, 2020 Filing 20 STIPULATION Proven Networks, LLC and F5 Networks, Inc.'s Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint Pursuant to L.R. 6-1; Extension of 20-days after the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Hearing on December 3, 2020 filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 10/6/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
September 17, 2020 Filing 19 Proven Networks, LLC and F5 Networks, Inc.'s Joint Stipulation for 16-Day Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint Pursuant to L.R. 6-1 filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 9/17/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Order by Judge William H. Orrick granting #16 Motion for Pro Hac Vice by Angela Campbell Tarasi. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 28, 2020 Filing 17 STIPULATION Proven Networks, LLC and F5 Networks, Inc.'s Joint Stipulation for 21-Day Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint Pursuant to L.R. 6-1 filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Brun, David) (Filed on 8/28/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 28, 2020 Filing 16 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice - Angela Campbell Tarasi, Counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-14876318.) filed by F5 Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Tarasi, Angela) (Filed on 8/28/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 28, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by David Shane Brun - Counsel for F5 Networks, Inc. (Brun, David) (Filed on 8/28/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER - Case Management Conference set for 11/10/2020 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 02, 17th Floor. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/27/2020. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/27/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge William H. Orrick for all further proceedings. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen no longer assigned to case. Reassignment Order signed by Clerk on 8/27/2020. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(bwS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/27/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 26, 2020 Filing 12 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (jhfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 26, 2020 Filing 11 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Proven Networks, LLC.. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/26/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 19, 2020 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Proven Networks, LLC. F5 Networks, Inc. served on 8/17/2020, answer due 9/8/2020. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/19/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 12, 2020 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to F5 Networks, Inc.. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 12, 2020 Filing 8 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 11/3/2020. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/10/2020 09:30 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 6, 4th Floor. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2020)[Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 12, 2020 Filing 7 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 8/26/2020. (anjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 6 Certificate of Interested Entities by Proven Networks, LLC re #1 Complaint, (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 5 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Proven Networks, LLC re #1 Complaint, (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE by Proven Networks, LLC re #1 Complaint, Of Related Cases (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 3 REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a Patent (cc: form mailed to register). (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]
August 11, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against F5 Networks, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0971-14801646.). Filed byProven Networks, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Filed on 8/11/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 3/3/2021.]

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Defendant: F5 Networks, Inc.
Represented By: Angela C. Tarasi
Represented By: David Shane Brun
Represented By: Jonathan Weinberg
Represented By: Jeffrey D. Mills
Represented By: Steven Mark Zager
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Plaintiff: Proven Networks, LLC
Represented By: Reza Mirzaie
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Represented By: Larry Craig Russ
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Represented By: Paul A. Kroeger
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