American Patents LLC v. Continental AG

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14933209). No Summons requested at this time, filed by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/21/2021) (lad). (Entered: 06/21/2021)

2021-06-21

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14933209). No Summons requested at this time, filed by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/21/2021) (lad). (Entered: 06/21/2021)

2021-06-21

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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. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

2021-06-21

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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)

2021-06-21

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All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. (lad)

2021-06-21

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Remark (No Doc#)

2021-06-21

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2021-06-21

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of American Patents LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

2021-06-22

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Catherine Bartles on behalf of American Patents LLC (Bartles, Catherine) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

2021-06-22

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Larry D. Thompson on behalf of American Patents LLC (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

2021-06-22

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew Antonelli on behalf of American Patents LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

2021-06-22

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by C. Ryan Pinckney on behalf of American Patents LLC (Pinckney, C.) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

2021-06-22

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by American Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 06/24/2021)

2021-06-24

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Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

2021-06-25

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Summons Issued as to Continental AG. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

2021-06-25

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Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive GmbH. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

2021-06-25

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Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

2021-06-25

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by American Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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NOTICE of Related Cases by American Patents LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental AG served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive GmbH served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

2021-07-09

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Klein Ayers on behalf of Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. Attorney Jennifer Klein Ayers added to party Continental AG(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer Klein Ayers added to party Continental Automotive GmbH(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer Klein Ayers added to party Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer Klein Ayers added to party Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.(pty:dft) (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

2021-07-21

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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

2021-07-21

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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

2021-07-21

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Pro Hac Vice Letter. (Main document is Atty Bader Letter, Attachments: # 1 Quist Letter)(lad) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

2021-07-21

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Pro Hac Vice Letter. (Main document is Atty Bader Letter, Attachments: # 1 Quist Letter)(lad) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

2021-07-21

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer Klein Ayers for Martin R. Bader ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15042050) by on behalf of Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/22/2021)

2021-07-22

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer Klein Ayers for Trevor Quist ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15042083) by on behalf of Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/22/2021)

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Text Order GRANTING 22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Martin R. Bader for Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH,Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. 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.) (jc5)

2021-07-22

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Text Order GRANTING 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Trevor J. Quist for Continental AG. 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.) (jc5)

2021-07-27

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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

2021-07-27

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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

2021-07-30

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to Complaint by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ayers, Jennifer) Extended on 8/25/2021 (jc5). (Entered: 08/24/2021)

2021-08-24

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Respond to Complaint by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ayers, Jennifer) Extended on 8/25/2021 (jc5). (Entered: 08/24/2021)

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Reset Deadlines: Continental AG answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive GmbH answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. answer due 9/22/2021. (jc5)

2021-08-24

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Set/Reset Answer Deadline

2021-08-25

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

2021-09-22

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

2021-09-22

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

2021-09-22

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MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against American Patents LLC by Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental AG.(Ayers, Jennifer) Per filer, this entry was erroneously filed; correct document is entry #27. 9/23/2021 (kc). (Entered: 09/22/2021)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against American Patents LLC by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc..(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

2021-09-22

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Notice of Correction: re 26 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, Per filer, this entry was incorrectly docketed and was remedied with the docketing of entry #27. (kc)

2021-09-23

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Notice of Correction

2021-09-23

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NOTICE OF PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by American Patents LLC re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

2021-09-29

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental AG 10 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

2021-09-29

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental Automotive GmbH 11 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

2021-09-29

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. 12 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

2021-09-29

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Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

2021-10-04

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Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

2021-10-04

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Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 10/13/2021)

2021-10-08

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Joint MOTION to Dismiss by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

2021-12-01

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Joint MOTION to Dismiss by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

2021-12-01

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ORDER GRANTING 34 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

2021-12-03

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Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot3) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

2021-12-03

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Follow

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Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V Follow

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Continental Automotive GmbH Follow

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Continental AG Follow

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Plaintiff

American Patents LLC Follow

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Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14933209). No Summons requested at this time, filed by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/21/2021) (lad). (Entered: 06/21/2021)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14933209). No Summons requested at this time, filed by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/21/2021) (lad). (Entered: 06/21/2021)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 06/21/2021)

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)

All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. (lad)

Remark (No Doc#)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of American Patents LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Catherine Bartles on behalf of American Patents LLC (Bartles, Catherine) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Larry D. Thompson on behalf of American Patents LLC (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew Antonelli on behalf of American Patents LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by C. Ryan Pinckney on behalf of American Patents LLC (Pinckney, C.) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by American Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 06/24/2021)

Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

Summons Issued as to Continental AG. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive GmbH. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

Summons Issued as to Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (lad) (Entered: 06/25/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by American Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

NOTICE of Related Cases by American Patents LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. served on 7/1/2021, answer due 7/22/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental AG served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive GmbH served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Patents LLC. Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V served on 6/30/2021, answer due 7/21/2021. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

Pro Hac Vice Letter. (Main document is Atty Bader Letter, Attachments: # 1 Quist Letter)(lad) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

Pro Hac Vice Letter. (Main document is Atty Bader Letter, Attachments: # 1 Quist Letter)(lad) (Entered: 07/21/2021)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Reset Deadlines: Continental AG answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive GmbH answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V answer due 9/22/2021. Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. answer due 9/22/2021. (jc5)

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service by Continental AG, Continental Automotive GmbH, Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit /Declaration of Jennifer Klein Ayers, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against American Patents LLC by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc..(Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/22/2021)

Notice of Correction: re 26 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, Per filer, this entry was incorrectly docketed and was remedied with the docketing of entry #27. (kc)

Notice of Correction

NOTICE OF PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by American Patents LLC re 25 MOTION to Dismiss For Failure of Service (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental AG 10 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental Automotive GmbH 11 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by American Patents LLC as to Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V. 12 Summons Issued (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/04/2021)

Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 10/13/2021)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss by American Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 12/01/2021)

ORDER GRANTING 34 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot3) (Entered: 12/03/2021)

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Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Continental Automotive Holding Netherlands B.V

Continental Automotive GmbH

Continental AG

American Patents LLC