A10 Networks Inc v. Brocade Communications Systems Inc

3:11-cv-05493

Overview

Case Number 3:11-cv-05493

Filing Date 2011-11-14

Status Litigation filed

Court District Court, N.D. California (cand)

Presiding Judge William Alsup

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

F5 Networks Inc

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Michael J Song

Perkins Coie LLP

Tel: +1 (310) 788-9900

Fax: +1 (310) 788-3399

1888 Century Park East Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721

Brocade Communications Systems Inc

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Siddhartha M. Venkatesan

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7456

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Fabio Elia Marino

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, 1000 Marsh Road

Plaintiff

A10 Networks Inc

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Jessica Kronstadt

Latham & Watkins LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 485-1234

Fax: +1 (213) 891-8763

355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Dean G Dunlavey

Latham & Watkins

Tel: +1 (714) 540-1235

Fax: +1 (714) 755-8290

Latham & Watkins, 650 Town Ctr Dr, 20th Fl

Mark Alan Flagel

Latham and Watkins LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 485-1234

Fax: +1 (213) 891-8763

355 South Grand Avenue Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1560

Ryan E Hatch

Latham & Watkins LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 485-1234

Fax: +1 (213) 891-8763

355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1560

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, N.D. California (cand)

Presiding Judge

William Alsup

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Defendants Brocade Communications Systems Inc, F5 Networks Inc. Case assigned to Judge Josephine Staton Tucker for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato. (Filing fee $ 350 PAID) with Jury Demand filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc.(ln) (ln). (Entered: 09/12/2011)

2011-09-09

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

2011-09-09

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REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by A10 Networks Inc. (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

2011-09-09

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INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE STATON TUCKER. (rrp) (Entered: 09/13/2011)

2011-09-13

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A10 Networks Inc v. Brocade Communications Systems Inc

Overview

Parties

Defendant

F5 Networks Inc

Represented By

Brocade Communications Systems Inc

Represented By

Plaintiff

A10 Networks Inc

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by A10 Networks Inc. (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE STATON TUCKER. (rrp) (Entered: 09/13/2011)

PROOFS OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc, re Order 4 served on September 13 and 14, 2011. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/15/2011)

Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Brocade Communications Systems Inc, identifying Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.. (Marino, Fabio) (Entered: 09/26/2011)

DECLARATION of Mark A. Flagel re Stipulation to Continue,, 11 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc, re Declaration (non-motion) 12, Stipulation to Continue,, 11 served on September 28, 2011. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

ORDER setting scheduling conference by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES.( Scheduling Conference set for 12/12/2011 01:30 PM before Judge Josephine Staton Tucker.) (twdb) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant F5 Networks Inc, identifying F5 Networks, Inc. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

DECLARATION of Jessica C. Kronstadt re MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion,,,, 18 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/10/2011)

DECLARATION of Terry N. Wright re MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion,,,, 18 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/10/2011)

Joint STIPULATION to CORRECT CAPTION TO LIST PLAINTIFFS STATE OF INCORPORATION AS CALIFORNIA (NOT DELAWARE) filed by PLAINTIFF A10 Networks Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/11/2011)

ORDER by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker on Joint Stipulation to Correct Caption to List Plaintiff's State of Incorporation as California (and not Delaware). (db) (Entered: 10/18/2011)

ORDER by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker, re Stipulation to Waive 28 . Accordingly, the oral argument on Defendants motions is waived and thehearing set for November 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. is taken off calendar. (twdb) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

Case transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 8:11-cv-01378. Copy of transfer order and docket sheet electronically received. Modified on 11/16/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/16/2011)

ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 3/22/2012. Case Management Conference set for 3/29/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor, Oakland. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/14/2011) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

CLERKS NOTICE Acknowleding Receipt of Case Transfer in from the Central District of California, Case No. 8:11-cv-1378-JST-AN. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2011) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

REPORT on the filing of an action regarding Patent. (cc: form mailed to register). (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2011) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by A10 Networks Inc re 32 ADR Scheduling Order and Proof of Service of Related Orders and Documents Relating to Proceeding Before a Magistrate Judge (Flagel, Mark) (Filed on 11/21/2011) (Entered: 11/21/2011)

DECLINATION TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND REQUEST FOR REASSIGNMENT TO A UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE by Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (Venkatesan, Siddhartha) (Filed on 11/21/2011) Modified on 11/22/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/21/2011)

CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2011) (Entered: 11/22/2011)

DEFENDANT BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.'S NOTICE OF HEARING OF FULLY BRIEFED MOTION TO DISMISS [RE DKT NOS. 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 AND 27] by Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (Marino, Fabio) (Filed on 11/22/2011) Modified on 11/23/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/22/2011)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William Alsup for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler no longer assigned to the case. Signed by the Executive Committee on November 23, 2011. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/23/2011) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO CONSIDER WHETHER CASES SHOULD BE RELATED. CV11-05493 not related to CV11-05458. Signed by Judge Paul S. Grewal on 11/30/2011. (ofr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/30/2011)

A10 Networks Inc v. Brocade Communications Systems Inc

Overview

Parties

Defendant

F5 Networks Inc Follow

Represented By

Brocade Communications Systems Inc Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

A10 Networks Inc Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by A10 Networks Inc. (ln) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE STATON TUCKER. (rrp) (Entered: 09/13/2011)

PROOFS OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc, re Order 4 served on September 13 and 14, 2011. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/15/2011)

Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Brocade Communications Systems Inc, identifying Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.. (Marino, Fabio) (Entered: 09/26/2011)

DECLARATION of Mark A. Flagel re Stipulation to Continue,, 11 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc, re Declaration (non-motion) 12, Stipulation to Continue,, 11 served on September 28, 2011. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 09/28/2011)

ORDER setting scheduling conference by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES.( Scheduling Conference set for 12/12/2011 01:30 PM before Judge Josephine Staton Tucker.) (twdb) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant F5 Networks Inc, identifying F5 Networks, Inc. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2011)

DECLARATION of Jessica C. Kronstadt re MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion,,,, 18 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/10/2011)

DECLARATION of Terry N. Wright re MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion,,,, 18 filed by Plaintiff A10 Networks Inc. (Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/10/2011)

Joint STIPULATION to CORRECT CAPTION TO LIST PLAINTIFFS STATE OF INCORPORATION AS CALIFORNIA (NOT DELAWARE) filed by PLAINTIFF A10 Networks Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Flagel, Mark) (Entered: 10/11/2011)

ORDER by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker on Joint Stipulation to Correct Caption to List Plaintiff's State of Incorporation as California (and not Delaware). (db) (Entered: 10/18/2011)

ORDER by Judge Josephine Staton Tucker, re Stipulation to Waive 28 . Accordingly, the oral argument on Defendants motions is waived and thehearing set for November 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. is taken off calendar. (twdb) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

Case transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 8:11-cv-01378. Copy of transfer order and docket sheet electronically received. Modified on 11/16/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/16/2011)

ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 3/22/2012. Case Management Conference set for 3/29/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor, Oakland. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/14/2011) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

CLERKS NOTICE Acknowleding Receipt of Case Transfer in from the Central District of California, Case No. 8:11-cv-1378-JST-AN. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2011) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

REPORT on the filing of an action regarding Patent. (cc: form mailed to register). (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2011) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by A10 Networks Inc re 32 ADR Scheduling Order and Proof of Service of Related Orders and Documents Relating to Proceeding Before a Magistrate Judge (Flagel, Mark) (Filed on 11/21/2011) (Entered: 11/21/2011)

DECLINATION TO PROCEED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND REQUEST FOR REASSIGNMENT TO A UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE by Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (Venkatesan, Siddhartha) (Filed on 11/21/2011) Modified on 11/22/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/21/2011)

CLERK'S NOTICE of Impending Reassignment to U.S. District Judge. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2011) (Entered: 11/22/2011)

DEFENDANT BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.'S NOTICE OF HEARING OF FULLY BRIEFED MOTION TO DISMISS [RE DKT NOS. 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 AND 27] by Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (Marino, Fabio) (Filed on 11/22/2011) Modified on 11/23/2011 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/22/2011)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William Alsup for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler no longer assigned to the case. Signed by the Executive Committee on November 23, 2011. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/23/2011) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO CONSIDER WHETHER CASES SHOULD BE RELATED. CV11-05493 not related to CV11-05458. Signed by Judge Paul S. Grewal on 11/30/2011. (ofr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/30/2011)

Track Case Updates

F5 Networks Inc

Brocade Communications Systems Inc

A10 Networks Inc