Arigna Technology Limited v. General Motors Company

2:21-cv-00174

Overview

Case Number 2:21-cv-00174

Filing Date 2021-05-20

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2022-08-23

Court District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Mediator

Jeff Kaplan

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Defendant

Nissan North America, Inc.

Represented By

18 Attorneys Listed

Ruben Jose Rodrigues

Foley & Lardner, LLP--Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 502-3228

Fax: +1 (617) 342-4001

111 Huntington Ave, Suite 2600

Jeffrey N Costakos

Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee

Tel: +1 (414) 271-2400

Fax: +1 (414) 297-4900

777 East Wisconsin Ave, Suite 3800

James Travis Underwood

Gillam & Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

102 N College, Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702

William J Robinson

Foley & Lardner LLP - Los Angeles

Tel: +1 (213) 972-4500

Fax: +1 (213) 486-0065

555 South Flower Street, Suite 3300

Sharon Audrey Israel

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 546-5689

Fax: +1 (713) 227-9508

JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis Street, Suite 3400

Richard Spencer Montei

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4354

Fax: +1 (312) 832-4700

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

Peter E Loy

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4500

Fax: +1 (312) 832-4700

321 North Clark Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60654

Patrick A Lujin

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

Melissa Richards Smith

Gillam & Smith, LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

303 South Washington Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670

John D Garretson

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

David Wynne Morehan

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 227-8008

Fax: +1 (713) 227-9508

JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis Street, Suite 3400

Bradley D Roush

Foley & Lardner - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 295-4166

Fax: +1 (202) 672-5399

Foley & Lardner - Washington, 3000 K Street NW

Basil Trent Webb

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

Ashley Michelle Koley

Foley & Lardner LLP - Los Angeles

Tel: +1 (213) 972-4535

Fax: +1 (213) 486-0065

555 South Flower Street, Suite 3300

Andrew Thompson (Tom) Gorham

Gillam & Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

102 N College, Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702

Pavan K Agarwal

Foley & Lardner - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 945-6162

Fax: +1 (202) 672-5399

Foley & Lardner - Washington, 3000 K Street NW

Thomas Alden James

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4943

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

Marissa Rachel Ducca

Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 538-8109

Fax: +1 (202) 538-8100

1300 I Street NW, Suite 900

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

Represented By

17 Attorneys Listed

Ruben Jose Rodrigues

Foley & Lardner, LLP--Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 502-3228

Fax: +1 (617) 342-4001

111 Huntington Ave, Suite 2600

Jeffrey N Costakos

Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee

Tel: +1 (414) 271-2400

Fax: +1 (414) 297-4900

777 East Wisconsin Ave, Suite 3800

James Travis Underwood

Gillam & Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

102 N College, Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702

Sharon Audrey Israel

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 546-5689

Fax: +1 (713) 227-9508

JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis Street, Suite 3400

Richard Spencer Montei

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4354

Fax: +1 (312) 832-4700

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

Peter E Loy

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4500

Fax: +1 (312) 832-4700

321 North Clark Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60654

Patrick A Lujin

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

Melissa Richards Smith

Gillam & Smith, LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

303 South Washington Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670

John D Garretson

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

David Wynne Morehan

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 227-8008

Fax: +1 (713) 227-9508

JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis Street, Suite 3400

Bradley D Roush

Foley & Lardner - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 295-4166

Fax: +1 (202) 672-5399

Foley & Lardner - Washington, 3000 K Street NW

Basil Trent Webb

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP - Kansas City MO

Tel: +1 (816) 474-6550

Fax: +1 (816) 421-5547

2555 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108-2613

Ashley Michelle Koley

Foley & Lardner LLP - Los Angeles

Tel: +1 (213) 972-4535

Fax: +1 (213) 486-0065

555 South Flower Street, Suite 3300

Andrew Thompson (Tom) Gorham

Gillam & Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

102 N College, Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702

Pavan K Agarwal

Foley & Lardner - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 945-6162

Fax: +1 (202) 672-5399

Foley & Lardner - Washington, 3000 K Street NW

Thomas Alden James

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4943

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

Marissa Rachel Ducca

Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 538-8109

Fax: +1 (202) 538-8100

1300 I Street NW, Suite 900

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Thomas Alden James

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4943

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Thomas Alden James

Foley & Lardner LLP - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 832-4943

321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60654

General Motors LLC

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Marissa Rachel Ducca

Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 538-8109

Fax: +1 (202) 538-8100

1300 I Street NW, Suite 900

James Mark Mann

Mann Tindel & Thompson

Tel: +1 (903) 657-8540

Fax: +1 (903) 657-6003

Mann Tindel & Thompson, 201 E. Howard Street

Gregory Blake Thompson

Mann, Tindel, Thompson

Tel: +1 (903) 657-8540

Fax: +1 (903) 657-6003

Mann, Tindel, Thompson, 112 E. Line Street

Victoria Fishman Maroulis

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Redwood

Tel: +1 (650) 801-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 801-5100

555 Twin Dolphin Drive, 5th Floor

General Motors Company

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Marissa Rachel Ducca

Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Washington

Tel: +1 (202) 538-8109

Fax: +1 (202) 538-8100

1300 I Street NW, Suite 900

James Mark Mann

Mann Tindel & Thompson

Tel: +1 (903) 657-8540

Fax: +1 (903) 657-6003

Mann Tindel & Thompson, 201 E. Howard Street

Gregory Blake Thompson

Mann, Tindel, Thompson

Tel: +1 (903) 657-8540

Fax: +1 (903) 657-6003

Mann, Tindel, Thompson, 112 E. Line Street

Victoria Fishman Maroulis

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - Redwood

Tel: +1 (650) 801-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 801-5100

555 Twin Dolphin Drive, 5th Floor

Plaintiff

Arigna Technology Limited

Represented By

13 Attorneys Listed

Claire Abernathy Henry

Miller Fair Henry PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

1507 Bill Owens Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Steven M Seigel

Susman Godfrey LLP

Tel: +1 (206) 505-3842

401 Union Street, Suite 3000

Rachel S. Black

Susman Godfrey, LLP - Seattle

Tel: +1 (206) 516-3899

Fax: +1 (206) 516-3883

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3800

Nicholas S Crown

Susman Godfrey, LLP - Seattle

Tel: +1 (206) 516-3880

Fax: +1 (206) 516-3883

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3800

Meng Xi

Susman Godfrey, LLP - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 651-9366

Fax: +1 (713) 654-6666

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5100

Matthew R Berry

Susman Godfrey LLP

Tel: +1 (206) 373-7394

401 Union Street, Suite 3000

Johnny Ward , Jr

PO Box 1231

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

PO Box 1231, Longview, TX 75606

John Edward Schiltz

Susman Godfrey LLP

Tel: +1 (206) 505-3845

401 Union Street, Suite 3000

Emily Anne Parsons

Susman Godfrey, LLP - Seattle

Tel: +1 (206) 516-3880

Fax: +1 (206) 516-3883

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3800

Danielle M Nicholson

Susman Godfrey, LLP - Seattle

Tel: +1 (206) 516-3880

Fax: +1 (206) 516-3883

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3800

Charles Everingham , IV

Miller Fair Henry PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

1507 Bill Owens Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Andres C Healy

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.

Tel: +1 (206) 516-3880

Susman Godfrey L.L.P., 401 Union Street

Andrea Leigh Fair

Miller Fair Henry PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

1507 Bill Owens Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Rodney Gilstrap

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7049850	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against American Honda Motor Company, Inc., General Motors Company, General Motors LLC, Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8421151.), filed by Arigna Technology Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A-US Patent No. 7,049,850)(Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

2021-05-20

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COMPLAINT against American Honda Motor Company, Inc., General Motors Company, General Motors LLC, Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8421151.), filed by Arigna Technology Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A-US Patent No. 7,049,850)(Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

2021-05-20

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COMPLAINT against American Honda Motor Company, Inc., General Motors Company, General Motors LLC, Honda Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8421151.), filed by Arigna Technology Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A-US Patent No. 7,049,850)(Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

2021-05-20

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Arigna Technology Limited (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

2021-05-20

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Arigna Technology Limited v. General Motors Company

Overview

Parties

Mediator

Jeff Kaplan Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Nissan North America, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Follow

Represented By

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. Follow

Represented By

General Motors LLC Follow

Represented By

General Motors Company Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Arigna Technology Limited Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Arigna Technology Limited (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Arigna Technology Limited. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/20/2021)

Case assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (ch, )

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Notice of Magistrate Availability

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. General Motors Company served on 5/21/2021, answer due 6/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/27/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. served on 5/21/2021, answer due 6/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/27/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Nissan North America, Inc. served on 5/21/2021, answer due 6/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 05/27/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Mark Mann on behalf of General Motors Company, General Motors LLC (Mann, James) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gregory Blake Thompson on behalf of General Motors Company, General Motors LLC (Thompson, Gregory) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re General Motors Company, General Motors LLC.( Thompson, Gregory) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for General Motors LLC to 7/11/2021; General Motors Company to 7/11/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. served on 5/21/2021, answer due 6/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. served on 5/21/2021, answer due 6/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrea Leigh Fair on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Edward Schiltz on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Schiltz, John) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andres C Healy on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Healy, Andres) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Nicholas S Crown on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Crown, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew R Berry on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Berry, Matthew) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Danielle M Nicholson on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Nicholson, Danielle) (Entered: 06/04/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Victoria Fishman Maroulis on behalf of General Motors Company, General Motors LLC (Maroulis, Victoria) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marissa Rachel Ducca on behalf of General Motors Company, General Motors LLC (Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 06/07/2021)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Nissan North America, Inc..( Lujin, Patrick) (Entered: 06/08/2021)

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Nissan North America, Inc. to 7/12/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. General Motors LLC served on 5/21/2021, answer due 7/11/2021. (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 06/09/2021)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Nissan Motor Company, Ltd..( Lujin, Patrick) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Arigna Technology Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. waiver sent on 6/10/2021, answer due 9/8/2021. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 06/11/2021)

Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. to 7/12/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 6/14/2021. (nkl, ) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

Answer Due Deadline Updated for American Honda Motor Company, Inc. to 9/8/2021. (nkl, )

FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. waiver sent on 6/12/2021, answer due 8/11/2021. (Berry, Matthew) Modified on 6/23/2021 (nkl, ). (Entered: 06/22/2021)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Arigna Technology Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berry, Matthew) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Arigna Technology Limited. Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. waiver sent on 6/12/2021, answer due 9/10/2021. (Berry, Matthew) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel S. Black on behalf of Arigna Technology Limited (Black, Rachel) (Entered: 06/23/2021)

***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 28, WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (nkl, )

Answer Due Deadline Updated for Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.. (nkl, )

Notice of Docket Correction

Update Answer Deadline

STIPULATION of Dismissal of General Motors Company by General Motors Company, General Motors LLC. (Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

ORDER granting 29 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 7/9/2021. (nkl, ) (Entered: 07/09/2021)

Answer Due Deadline Updated for Nissan North America, Inc. to 9/10/2021. (nkl, )

Update Answer Deadline

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by General Motors LLC identifying Corporate Parent General Motors Company, Corporate Parent General Motors Holdings LLC for General Motors LLC. (Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

DEFICIENT DOCUMENT Unopposed MOTION to Seal GM LLC's Answer and Supporting Exhibit by General Motors LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ducca, Marissa) Modified on 7/13/2021 (nkl, ). (Entered: 07/12/2021)

SEALED ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIMS by General Motors LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 07/12/2021)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal GM LLC's Answer and Supporting Exhibit by General Motors LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 07/13/2021)

NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the Unopposed MOTION to Seal GM LLC's Answer and Supporting Exhibit submitted document 35 does not contain a Certificate of Conference. Correction should be made by one business day. (nkl, )

Notice of Deficiency

REDACTION to 36 Sealed Document GM LLC's Answer and Supporting Exhibit by General Motors LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ducca, Marissa) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

RESPONSE to 36 Sealed Document Plaintiff Arigna Technology Limited's Answer to General Motors LLC's Counterclaims by Arigna Technology Limited. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/22/2021)

ORDER granting 37 Motion to Seal. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 1/26/2022. (nkl, ) (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jeff Kaplan

Nissan North America, Inc.

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

Honda Motor Company, Ltd.

General Motors LLC

General Motors Company

Arigna Technology Limited

FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 28, WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. PLEASE IGNORE. (nkl, )

FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 83, Redaction. PLEASE IGNORE. (nkl, )