AlmondNet, Inc. v. Adobe Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US6285987	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-20889295), filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

2025-10-23

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

2025-10-23

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

2025-10-23

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NOTICE of Related Cases by AlmondNet, Inc. re 1 Complaint (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

2025-10-23

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

2025-10-23

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Case assigned to Judge David Counts pursuant to the Order Assigning Business of the Court as it Relates to Patent Cases, filed 7/25/2022. 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. (kg)

2025-10-23

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Summons Issued as to Adobe Inc.. (kg) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

2025-10-24

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2025-10-24

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Local Rule CV-10(b) requires signature block to include mailing address, email address, signature, state bar card number, and telephone and fax numbers (including area code). The state bar card number is to be included in the signature block on all future filings. (kg)

2025-10-24

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Remark (No Doc#)

2025-10-24

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ORDER AND ADVISORY. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Signed by Judge David Counts. (kg) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

2025-10-28

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by AlmondNet, Inc.. Adobe Inc. served on 10/27/2025, answer due 11/17/2025. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

2025-10-29

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shaun William Hassett on behalf of Adobe Inc.. Attorney Shaun William Hassett added to party Adobe Inc.(pty:dft) (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

2025-11-12

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael E. Jones on behalf of Adobe Inc.. Attorney Michael E. Jones added to party Adobe Inc.(pty:dft) (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

2025-11-12

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

2025-11-12

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ORDER GRANTING FIRST MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT (DKT. NO. 11); Adobe Inc. answer due 12/17/2025. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

2025-11-14

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MOTION to Dismiss 1 Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

2025-12-17

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Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Jonathan Swisher (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

2025-12-18

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Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Ryan Casamiquela (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

2025-12-18

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Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Mark Raftrey (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

2025-12-18

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shaun William Hassett for Jonathan Swisher ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21123400) by on behalf of Adobe Inc... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

2025-12-18

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Nicholas H. Lee on behalf of Adobe Inc. (Lee, Nicholas) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

2025-12-18

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shaun William Hassett for Ryan Casamiquela ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21124785) by on behalf of Adobe Inc... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

2025-12-19

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ORDER GRANTING 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Jonathan Swisher for Adobe Inc.. 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

2025-12-19

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ORDER GRANTING 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Ryan J. Casamiquela for Adobe Inc. 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. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

2025-12-29

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss 1 Complaint by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Kolko, Daniel) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

2025-12-31

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED FIRST MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE (DKT. NO. 22). Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

2026-01-07

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AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Adobe Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

2026-01-07

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

2026-01-14

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

2026-01-15

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Deficiency Notice

2026-01-15

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, : Proposed Order has incorrect case number. Please correct and refile. This motion will not be forwarded to the assigned judge for consideration and will be terminated. (kg)

2026-01-15

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ORDER GRANTING FIRST MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT (DKT. NO. 26); Adobe Inc. answer due 3/9/2026. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

2026-01-16

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MOTION to Transfer Case Venue to the Northern District of California Pursuant to Sec 1404(a) by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Casamiquela Declaration, # 2 Ex. 1 - Smith Declaration (Sept. 2025), # 3 Ex. 2 - Smith Declaration (Feb. 2026), # 4 Ex. 3 - Raghav Pandey Accurint, # 5 Ex. 4 - Raghav Pandey LinkedIn, # 6 Ex. 5 - Rahul Biswas Accurint, # 7 Ex. 6 - Rahul Biswas LinkedIn, # 8 Ex. 7 - Vasanthi Holtcamp Accurint, # 9 Ex. 8 - Vasanthi Holtcamp LinkedIn, # 10 Ex. 9 - Brett Wilson Accurint, # 11 Ex. 10 - Brett Wilson LinkedIn, # 12 Ex. 11 - John Hughes Accurint, # 13 Ex. 12 - John Hughes LinkedIn, # 14 Ex. 13 - Virgil Palanciuc LinkedIn, # 15 Ex. 14 - Harleen Sahni Accurint, # 16 Ex. 15 - Harleen Sahni LinkedIn, # 17 Ex. 16 - Asa Whillock Accurint, # 18 Ex. 17 - Asa Whillock LinkedIn, # 19 Ex. 18 - Adobe 2016 10-K, # 20 Ex. 19 - '146 IPR (Meta), # 21 Ex. 20 - U.S. Patent No. 6,285,987, # 22 Ex. 21 - David Roth Accurint, # 23 Ex. 22 - David Roth Obituary, # 24 Ex. 23 - Dylan Salisbury Accurint, # 25 Ex. 24 - David Salisbury LinkedIn, # 26 Ex. 25 - '398 Patent IPR (Yahoo!), # 27 Ex. 26 - '398 IPR (LiveIntent), # 28 Ex. 27 - U.S. Patent Pub. No. 20060271690A1, # 29 Ex. 28 - U.S. Patent No. 20060265507A1, # 30 Ex. 29 - Jaz Banga Accurint, # 31 Ex. 30 - Jaz Banga LinkedIn, # 32 Ex. 31 - Nitin Shah Accurint, # 33 Ex. 32 - Nitin Shah LinkedIn, # 34 Ex. 33 - Brijesh Patel Accurint, # 35 Ex. 34 - Brijesh Patel LinkedIn, # 36 Ex. 35 - Amul Patel Accurint, # 37 Ex. 36 - Amul Patel LinkedIn, # 38 Ex. 37 - Roy Shkedi Accurint, # 39 Ex. 38 - Roy Shkedi LinkedIn, # 40 Ex. 39 - AlmondNet Pitchbook, # 41 Ex. 40 - Intent IQ Pitchbook, # 42 Ex. 41 - Eitan Madmon LinkedIn, # 43 Ex. 42 - Micha Shkedi Accurint, # 44 Ex. 43 - Micha Shkedi LinkedIn, # 45 Ex. 44 - Nathan Low Accurint, # 46 Ex. 45 - Nathan Low LinkedIn, # 47 Ex. 46 - Dror Yishai LinkedIn, # 48 Ex. 47 - San Jose to Midland - Google Maps, # 49 Ex. 48 - District Court Judicial Caseload Statistics, # 50 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

2026-02-19

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NOTICE of Venue Discovery by AlmondNet, Inc., Intent IQ, LLC (Kolko, Daniel) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

2026-03-05

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MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

2026-03-09

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Text Order MOOTING 13 Motion to Dismiss in light of the amended complaint (Dkt. No. 24). Entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (CWlc)

2026-03-10

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Order on Motion to Dismiss

2026-03-10

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

2026-03-16

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

2026-03-24

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Response in Opposition to Motion

2026-04-13

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

2026-04-16

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

2026-04-20

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Reply to Response to Motion

2026-05-04

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Miscellaneous Relief

2026-05-04

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

2026-05-05

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Affidavit in Support

2026-05-21

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Sealed Document

2026-05-22

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Sealed Document

2026-06-11

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Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference

2026-06-15

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Notice of Filing - Redacted Public Version

2026-06-17

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Pro Hac Vice Letter

2026-06-18

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Appear Pro Hac Vice

2026-06-18

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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

2026-06-22

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Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan

2026-07-14

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Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference

2026-07-27

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Transfer Case AND Withdraw Document

2026-07-29

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Order on Motion to Transfer Case AND Order on Motion to Withdraw

2026-07-30

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Order on Motion to Transfer Case

2026-07-30

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Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

2026-08-05

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Adobe Inc.

Represented By

Plaintiff

AlmondNet, Inc.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-20889295), filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

NOTICE of Related Cases by AlmondNet, Inc. re 1 Complaint (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Summons Issued as to Adobe Inc.. (kg) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Local Rule CV-10(b) requires signature block to include mailing address, email address, signature, state bar card number, and telephone and fax numbers (including area code). The state bar card number is to be included in the signature block on all future filings. (kg)

Remark (No Doc#)

ORDER AND ADVISORY. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Signed by Judge David Counts. (kg) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by AlmondNet, Inc.. Adobe Inc. served on 10/27/2025, answer due 11/17/2025. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shaun William Hassett on behalf of Adobe Inc.. Attorney Shaun William Hassett added to party Adobe Inc.(pty:dft) (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael E. Jones on behalf of Adobe Inc.. Attorney Michael E. Jones added to party Adobe Inc.(pty:dft) (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

ORDER GRANTING FIRST MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT (DKT. NO. 11); Adobe Inc. answer due 12/17/2025. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss 1 Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Jonathan Swisher (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Ryan Casamiquela (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Letter to attorney Mark Raftrey (jb3) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shaun William Hassett for Jonathan Swisher ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21123400) by on behalf of Adobe Inc... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Nicholas H. Lee on behalf of Adobe Inc. (Lee, Nicholas) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shaun William Hassett for Ryan Casamiquela ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21124785) by on behalf of Adobe Inc... Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss 1 Complaint by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Kolko, Daniel) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED FIRST MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE (DKT. NO. 22). Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Adobe Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by AlmondNet, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

Deficiency Notice

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 24 Amended Complaint, : Proposed Order has incorrect case number. Please correct and refile. This motion will not be forwarded to the assigned judge for consideration and will be terminated. (kg)

ORDER GRANTING FIRST MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT (DKT. NO. 26); Adobe Inc. answer due 3/9/2026. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (kg) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

NOTICE of Venue Discovery by AlmondNet, Inc., Intent IQ, LLC (Kolko, Daniel) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Adobe Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). Motions referred to Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (Hassett, Shaun) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Text Order MOOTING 13 Motion to Dismiss in light of the amended complaint (Dkt. No. 24). Entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (CWlc)

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Response in Opposition to Motion

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Reply to Response to Motion

Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Affidavit in Support

Sealed Document

Sealed Document

Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference

Notice of Filing - Redacted Public Version

Pro Hac Vice Letter

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan

Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference

Transfer Case AND Withdraw Document

Order on Motion to Transfer Case AND Order on Motion to Withdraw

Order on Motion to Transfer Case

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer