Adams v. Gateway

2:02-cv-00106

Overview

Case Number 2:02-cv-00106

Filing Date 2002-02-05

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2006-04-04

Court District Court, D. Utah (utd)

Presiding Judge Ted Stewart

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:0183 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand None

Parties

Movant

MPC Computers

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Rick B. Hoggard

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC)

Tel: +1 (801) 532-1500

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC), 36 S STATE ST STE 1400

Arthur B. Berger

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC)

Tel: +1 (801) 532-1500

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC), 36 S STATE ST STE 1400

Lenovo (United States)

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Catherine Agnoli

PARSONS BEHLE & LATIMER (UT)

Tel: +1 (801) 532-1234

PARSONS BEHLE & LATIMER (UT), 201 S MAIN ST STE 1800

Fujitsu Computer Systems

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

David R. Wright

MASCHOFF BRENNAN PLLC

Tel: +1 (435) 252-1360

201 S MAIN ST STE 600, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

Sterling Arthur Brennan

MASHOFF BRENNAN

Tel: +1 (949) 202-1900

MASHOFF BRENNAN, 20 PACIFICA STE 1130

Parisa Jorjani

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF)

Tel: +1 (415) 268-7000

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF), 425 MARKET ST

Janna Lewis

HOLLAND & HART

Tel: +1 (801) 799-5937

HOLLAND & HART, 90 S CASCADE AVE STE 1000

Michael A. Jacobs

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF)

Tel: +1 (415) 268-7000

Fax: +1 (415) 268-7522

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF), 425 MARKET ST

Defendant

Hewlett Packard

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Patricia Proctor

DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP

Tel: +1 (215) 988-2700

ONE LOGAN SQ, 18TH & CHERRY STS

John F. Schultz

MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS (PA)

Tel: +1 (215) 963-5000

MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS (PA), 1701 MARKET ST

John A. Anderson

STOEL RIVES

Tel: +1 (801) 328-3131

STOEL RIVES, 201 S MAIN ST STE 1100

Justin B. Palmer

STOEL RIVES

Tel: +1 (801) 328-3131

STOEL RIVES, 201 S MAIN ST STE 1100

National Semiconductor Corporation

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Charles L. Roberts

WASATCH-IP

Tel: +1 (801) 292-5300

WASATCH-IP, 2825 E COTTONWOOD PKWY STE 500

Matthew A. Barlow

WORKMAN NYDEGGER

Tel: +1 (801) 533-9800

WORKMAN NYDEGGER, 60 E SOUTH TEMPLE STE 1000

Brian E. Ferguson

WEIL GOTSCHALL & MANGES (DC)

Tel: +1 (202) 682-7516

WEIL GOTSCHALL & MANGES (DC), 1300 I ST NW STE 900

Sony Electronics

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Rick B. Hoggard

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC)

Tel: +1 (801) 532-1500

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC), 36 S STATE ST STE 1400

Arthur B. Berger

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC)

Tel: +1 (801) 532-1500

RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER (SLC), 36 S STATE ST STE 1400

Dell, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Darren K. Nelson

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS

Tel: +1 (801) 532-7840

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS, 101 S 200 E STE 700

Terry E. Welch

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS

Tel: +1 (801) 532-7840

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS, 101 S 200 E STE 700

Reginald J. Hill

JENNER & BLOCK (IL)

Tel: +1 (312) 923-2606

JENNER & BLOCK (IL), 330 N WABASH AVE

International Business Machines Corporation

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Todd M. Shaughnessy

THIRD DISTRICT COURT

Tel: +1 (801) 238-7300

THIRD DISTRICT COURT, 450 S STATE ST

Gateway

Represented By

10 Attorneys Listed

George G. Matava

MERCHANT & GOULD

Tel: +1 (303) 357-1670

MERCHANT & GOULD, 1050 17TH ST STE 1950

Jeffrey E. Ostrow

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 251-5000

2475 HANOVER ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94304

Joseph Covey

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS

Tel: +1 (801) 532-7840

PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS, 101 S 200 E STE 700

John R. Posthumus

GREENBERG TRAURIG (CO)

Tel: +1 (303) 572-6500

GREENBERG TRAURIG (CO), 1200 17TH ST STE 2400

Jennifer A. Brown

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT

Tel: +1 (435) 623-0901

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT, 102 E 200 N

Dennis F. Kerrigan

LEBOEUF LAMB GREENE & MACRAE (CT)

Tel: +1 (203) 293-3500

LEBOEUF LAMB GREENE & MACRAE (CT), GOODWIN SQ

David G. Hetzel

LEBOEUF LAMB GREENE & MACRAE (NY)

Tel: +1 (212) 424-8075

LEBOEUF LAMB GREENE & MACRAE (NY), 125 W 55TH ST

Brian A Carpenter

BUETHER JOE & CARPENTER

Tel: +1 (214) 466-1273

BUETHER JOE & CARPENTER, 1700 PACIFIC AVE STE 2390

E. Scott Savage

SAVAGE YEATES & WALDRON PC

Tel: +1 (801) 328-2200

170 S MAIN STE 1075, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

David M. Connors

CHAPMAN & CUTLER (UT)

Tel: +1 (801) 320-6700

CHAPMAN & CUTLER (UT), ONE UTAH CENTER

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Arnold M. Auerhan

US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (261)

Tel: +1 (202) 307-0278

US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (261), CIVIL DIVISION

Michael F. Hertz

US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (261)

Tel: +1 (202) 307-0255

US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (261), CIVIL DIVISION

Eric A. Overby

US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (UT)

Tel: +1 (801) 325-3233

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 00000, (801)325-3233

Plaintiff

Phillip M. Adams

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Gregory D. Phillips

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER

Tel: +1 (801) 935-4935

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER, 124 S 600 E

Kevin A Howard

HOWARD ANDERSEN HANSEN & EVES

Tel: +1 (801) 366-7471

HOWARD ANDERSEN HANSEN & EVES, 560 E 200 S STE 230

Cody Z. Winchester

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER

Tel: +1 (801) 935-4935

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER, 600 E 124 S

Counter Claimant

Intel Corporation

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Jeffrey E. Ostrow

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 251-5000

2475 HANOVER ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94304

Randall E. Kay

DLA PIPER US LLP (SAN DIEGO)

Tel: +1 (619) 699-2700

401 B ST STE 1700, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Casey K. McGarvey

EdiZONE LLC

Tel: +1 (801) 936-1039

EdiZONE LLC, 123 E 200 N

Aaron Wainscoat

DLA PIPER US LLP (PALO ALTO)

Tel: +1 (650) 833-2000

2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303-2248

Megan Whyman Olesek

DLA PIPER US LLP (PALO ALTO)

Tel: +1 (650) 833-2000

2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303-2248

E. Scott Savage

SAVAGE YEATES & WALDRON PC

Tel: +1 (801) 328-2200

170 S MAIN STE 1075, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

Interested Party

Compaq Computers

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

John A. Anderson

STOEL RIVES

Tel: +1 (801) 328-3131

STOEL RIVES, 201 S MAIN ST STE 1100

Justin B. Palmer

STOEL RIVES

Tel: +1 (801) 328-3131

STOEL RIVES, 201 S MAIN ST STE 1100

Counter Defendant

Phillip M. Adams & Associates, L.L.C.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Gregory D. Phillips

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER

Tel: +1 (801) 935-4935

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER, 124 S 600 E

Kevin A Howard

HOWARD ANDERSEN HANSEN & EVES

Tel: +1 (801) 366-7471

HOWARD ANDERSEN HANSEN & EVES, 560 E 200 S STE 230

Cody Z. Winchester

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER

Tel: +1 (801) 935-4935

PHILLIPS RYTHER & WINCHESTER, 600 E 124 S

Fujitsu Limited

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

David R. Wright

MASCHOFF BRENNAN PLLC

Tel: +1 (435) 252-1360

201 S MAIN ST STE 600, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

Sterling Arthur Brennan

MASHOFF BRENNAN

Tel: +1 (949) 202-1900

MASHOFF BRENNAN, 20 PACIFICA STE 1130

Parisa Jorjani

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF)

Tel: +1 (415) 268-7000

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF), 425 MARKET ST

Janna Lewis

HOLLAND & HART

Tel: +1 (801) 799-5937

HOLLAND & HART, 90 S CASCADE AVE STE 1000

Michael A. Jacobs

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF)

Tel: +1 (415) 268-7000

Fax: +1 (415) 268-7522

MORRISON & FOERSTER (SF), 425 MARKET ST

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, D. Utah (utd)

Presiding Judge

Ted Stewart

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

Complaint filed, assigned to Judge DS Receipt no.: 118517 (tsh) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

2002-02-05

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NTC of recusal of Judge David Sam and reassignment to Judge Ted Stewart. cc: atty (alt) (Entered: 03/04/2002)

2002-03-04

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Order of Reference under 636(b)(1)(A). Case referred to Mag Judge for all non-dispositive matters, signed by Judge TS 3/6/02 (tsh) (Entered: 03/07/2002)

2002-03-06

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Case referred to Judge Ronald N. Boyce cc: atty (tsh) (Entered: 03/12/2002)

2002-03-12

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Minute entry: This matter comes before the Court on Defendant's Motion for Sanctions for Violation of Protective order and for an Order Modifying the Stipulated Confidentiality Protective Order (docket no. 81). Discussion held with regard to moving the discovery date. Parties agree that the close of discovery will be April 15, 2004. Parties indicate that trial will take between five and 10 days. Parties are to prepare and submit a new stipulation/attorney's planning report. Discussion held regarding Adams intended review of confidential documents for evaluating unrelated claims and that he intended to disclose confidential documents and information to third parties. Discussion held regarding the May, 2003 and July, 2003 emails to non-parties. Defendants request multiple forms of relief, including that Dr. Adams be denied further access to confidential information, that the Plaintiffs retrieve all copies of any confidential information in the possession of Dr. Adams. Dr. Adams was deposed with regard to ongoing non-party contacts and alleged defects. Discussion held with regard to differentiation between defects. Discussion held regarding the dual role of Dr. Adams as party and expert and the problems this may create. Dr. Adams will remain on the case as a technical expert. Discussion held regarding the source codes of the defects. Source code regarding the defects will remain in the hands of Defendant. The Court ordered that a copy of this order be sent to the Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney. The Court orders that no information regarding the "any byte" defect will be procured or retained by Plaintiff. The Court does not deny or grant the motion prohibiting Dr. Adams from filing a federal or state qui tam action. Defendant is to file prepare and submit an additional memorandum by Friday, September 26, 2003 with Plaintiff's response by October 14, 2003. Mr. Phillips is to prepare the order. Neither Dr. Adams nor his counsel are to use information or documents acquired from Gateway in this case in preparing a new federal or state qui tam action by any other party. Other relief is granted by sealed order. The order to show cause is denied. Sanctions are denied. Additional memoranda on privileged documents issues scheduled and hearing tentatively set for October 21, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. It was noted that the following expert witnesses are to be available to appear at that next hearing: Mike Walker, Project Coordinator; Ron Knaves and Dave Harrell. Court adjourned. Granting in part, denying in part [81-1] motion for sanctions for violation of protective order, and for an order modifying the stipulated confidentiality protective order ; Judge: DON Court Reporter: Electronic Tape No.: 75-76 Log No.: 5359-5137 Court Deputy: Kathi Murray (Entered: 09/16/2003)

2003-09-15

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Adams v. Gateway

Overview

Parties

Movant

MPC Computers Follow

Represented By

Lenovo (United States) Follow

Represented By

Fujitsu Computer Systems Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Hewlett Packard Follow

Represented By

National Semiconductor Corporation Follow

Represented By

Sony Electronics Follow

Represented By

Dell, Inc. Follow

Represented By

International Business Machines Corporation Follow

Represented By

Gateway Follow

Represented By

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Phillip M. Adams Follow

Represented By

Counter Claimant

Intel Corporation Follow

Represented By

Interested Party

Compaq Computers Follow

Represented By

Counter Defendant

Phillip M. Adams & Associates, L.L.C. Follow

Represented By

Fujitsu Limited Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Complaint filed, assigned to Judge DS Receipt no.: 118517 (tsh) (Entered: 02/06/2002)

NTC of recusal of Judge David Sam and reassignment to Judge Ted Stewart. cc: atty (alt) (Entered: 03/04/2002)

Order of Reference under 636(b)(1)(A). Case referred to Mag Judge for all non-dispositive matters, signed by Judge TS 3/6/02 (tsh) (Entered: 03/07/2002)

Case referred to Judge Ronald N. Boyce cc: atty (tsh) (Entered: 03/12/2002)

Stipulation by Gateway 2000 stip to extend time until 5/8/02 to answer or otherwise respond to pla's cmp (tsh) (Entered: 04/18/2002)

Order granting [5-1] stipulation motion to extend time until 5/8/02 to answer or otherwise respond to pla's cmp, answer due set for 5/8/02 for Gateway 2000 signed by Judge Ted Stewart, 04/19/02 cc:atty (tsh) (Entered: 04/22/2002)

Amended complaint by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC. Amends [1-1] complaint (tsh) (Entered: 05/01/2002)

Motion by Gateway 2000 to strike [7-1] certain allegations from plas amended complaint, to dismiss the second count of the cmp (kvs) (Entered: 05/14/2002)

Memorandum by Gateway 2000 in support of [8-1] motion to strike [7-1] certain allegations from plas amended complaint, [8-2] motion to dismiss the second count of the cmp (kvs) (Entered: 05/14/2002)

Answer to Complaint and Counterclaim by Gateway 2000 against Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC (tsh) (Entered: 05/14/2002)

Memorandum by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC in opposition to [8-1] motion to strike [7-1] certain allegations from plas amended complaint, [8-2] motion to dismiss the second count of the cmp (tsh) (Entered: 06/04/2002)

Answer by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC to [10-2] counter claim (tsh) (Entered: 06/05/2002)

Magistrate Notice of Hearing Initial Pretrial Conference set for 9:30 7/10/02 To be held before Judge Nuffer cc:atty ( Ntc generated by: SA's chambers) (tsh) (Entered: 06/04/2002)

Reply by Gateway 2000 to response to [8-1] motion to strike [7-1] certain allegations from plas amended complaint, [8-2] motion to dismiss the second count of the cmp (tsh) (Entered: 06/13/2002)

REPORT of Attorney Planning Meeting (tsh) (Entered: 07/15/2002)

Certificate of election filed by defendant Gateway 2000 Refer to: normal litigation track (tsh) (Entered: 07/18/2002)

Certificate of election filed by plaintiff Phillip M. Adams, plaintiff Phillip M Adams LLC Refer to: mediation (tsh) (Entered: 07/26/2002)

Certificate of service by Gateway 2000 re: Dft's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Docs (tsh) (Entered: 08/23/2002)

Notice of Hearing filed : Motion hearing set for 2:30 10/28/02 for [8-2] motion to dismiss the second count of the cmp To be held before Judge TS cc:atty ( Ntc generated by: TS's crtrm dep) (tsh) (Entered: 08/28/2002)

Motion and Order signed by Judge Ted Stewart, 10/15/02 Granting motion/PHV for Attorney David G. Hetzel, Dennis F. Kerrigan on behalf of defendant Gateway 2000 cc:attys (tsh) (Entered: 10/21/2002)

Order denying [8-1] motion to strike [7-1] certain allegations from plas amended complaint, denying [8-2] motion to dismiss the second count of the cmp signed by Judge Ted Stewart, 10/28/02 cc:atty (tsh) (Entered: 10/30/2002)

Answer by Gateway 2000 to affirmative defenses w/regard to Count II as to amended complaint (ce) (Entered: 12/04/2002)

AMENDED Order of Reference that this case is no longer referred to Mag Judge RNB. Case is to be reassigned to a magistrate judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters pursuant to 636(b)(1)(A), signed by TS, 2/4/03 cc:attys (Entered: 02/05/2003)

Motion by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute (Entered: 02/25/2003)

Memorandum by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC in support of [25-1] motion to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute (Entered: 02/25/2003)

Declaration of Phillip M. Adams Re: [25-1] motion to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute (Entered: 02/25/2003)

Case referred to Judge David Nuffer cc: atty (Entered: 03/06/2003)

Motion by Gateway 2000 to compel plas to answer certain of Gateway's interrogs & production requests (Entered: 03/20/2003)

Memorandum by Gateway 2000 in support of [29-1] motion to compel plas to answer certain of Gateway's interrogs & production requests (Entered: 03/20/2003)

Motion by Gateway 2000 for protective order (Entered: 03/20/2003)

Memorandum by Gateway 2000 in support of [31-1] motion for protective order (Entered: 03/20/2003)

Response by Gateway 2000 to [25-1] motion to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute (ce) (Entered: 03/24/2003)

Reply by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC to response to [25-1] motion to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute (Entered: 03/27/2003)

Notice of filing by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC re: inability to file expert reports because of dft's refusal to participate in discovery (Entered: 04/03/2003)

Order, Motion hearing set for 11:00 4/15/03 for [25-1] motion to compel and statement re efforts to resolve discovery dispute, set for 11:00 4/15/03 for [31-1] motion for protective order signed by Judge David Nuffer, 4/3/03 cc:atty (Entered: 04/04/2003)

Reply by Gateway 2000 to response to [31-1] motion for protective order (Entered: 04/10/2003)

Memorandum by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC in opposition to [29-1] motion to compel plas to answer certain of Gateway's interrogs & production requests (Entered: 04/11/2003)

SECOND Amended complaint by Phillip M. Adams, Phillip M Adams LLC. Amends [7-1] amended complaint (allowed per oral order) (Entered: 04/18/2003)

MPC Computers

Lenovo (United States)

Fujitsu Computer Systems

Hewlett Packard

National Semiconductor Corporation

Sony Electronics

Dell, Inc.

International Business Machines Corporation

Gateway

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Phillip M. Adams

Intel Corporation

Compaq Computers

Phillip M. Adams & Associates, L.L.C.

Fujitsu Limited