Ascale Technologies LLC v. Texas Instruments, Inc.

2:25-cv-00243

Overview

Case Number 2:25-cv-00243

Filing Date 2025-02-27

Status Litigation filed

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

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 28:1338 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Texas Instruments, Inc.

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Andrea Leigh Fair

Miller Fair Henry PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

1507 Bill Owens Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

Andrea A. Anderson

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Tel: +1 (336) 607-7355

1001 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Amanda Aline Abraham

Roth & Abraham, PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 935-1665

Fax: +1 (903) 935-1797

115 N. Wellington St., Suite 200

Sivan Rebecca Korn

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Tel: +1 (520) 838-7721

Fax: +1 (520) 622-3088

One South Church Avenue, Ste 2000

Julie Giardina

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Tel: +1 (410) 545-5802

100 Light Street, Ste 26th Floor

Joshua Paul Davis

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Tel: +1 (346) 998-7810

717 Texas Avenue, Suite 2100

Barry J Herman

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Tel: +1 (410) 545-5830

100 Light Street, Ste 26th Floor

Plaintiff

Ascale Technologies LLC

Represented By

11 Attorneys Listed

Joseph Michael Mercadante

Fabricant, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP

Tel: +1 (646) 797-4343

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South

Jodutt Marwan Basrawi

Fabrican, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP

Tel: +1 (949) 332-0077

411 Theodore Fremd Ave., Suite 206 South

Henry Metro

Fabricant LLP

Tel: +1 (415) 525-2132

924 N Stoneman Ave., Los Angeles, CA 91801

Gregory Proctor

Fabricant LLP

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South

Vincent J Rubino , III

Fabricant, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP

Tel: +1 (646) 797-4353

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South

William E. Davis , III

Davis Firm, PC

Tel: +1 (903) 230-9090

213 N. Fredonia Street, Ste 230

Ty William Wilson

The Davis Firm, PC - Longview

Tel: +1 (903) 230-9090

Fax: +1 (903) 230-9661

213 North Fredonia Street, Suite 230

Rudolph Fink , IV

Davis Firm, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 230-9090

Fax: +1 (903) 230-9661

213 N. Fredonia Street, Suite 230

Peter Lambrianakos

Fabricant, Rubino & Lambrianakos LLP

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 South

Julian Glenn Pymento

Fabricant LLP

Tel: +1 (646) 797-4341

51 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Jacob Daniel Ostling

Fabricant LLP - Rye

Tel: +1 (212) 257-5797

Fax: +1 (212) 257-5796

411 Theodore Fremd Road, Suite 206 South

Technical Advisor

Michael D. Paul

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Rodney Gilstrap

Patents Involved

3 Patents

There are 3 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US8739165	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US7490266	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8984254	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Texas Instruments, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10699865.), filed by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US Patent No. 8,739,165, # 2 Exhibit B - US Patent No. 7,490,266, # 3 Exhibit C - US Patent No. 8,984,254, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Ascale Technologies LLC (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vincent J Rubino, III on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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Ascale Technologies LLC v. Texas Instruments, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Texas Instruments, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Ascale Technologies LLC Follow

Represented By

Technical Advisor

Michael D. Paul Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Ascale Technologies LLC (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vincent J Rubino, III on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter Lambrianakos on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jacob Daniel Ostling on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Ostling, Jacob) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

SUMMONS Issued as to Texas Instruments, Inc.. (NKL) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Notice of Magistrate Judge Availability

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (NKL)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ascale Technologies LLC. Texas Instruments, Inc. served on 3/17/2025. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Texas Instruments, Inc.. Summons originally served on 03/17/2025. Agreed new answer date is 05/23/2025.(Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Texas Instruments, Inc. answer is now due 5/23/2025. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(KLC) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Clerk's Entry re Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William Ellsworth Davis, III on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Davis, William) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rudolph Fink, IV on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Fink, Rudolph) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ty William Wilson on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Wilson, Ty) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Ascale Technologies LLC by Texas Instruments, Inc..(Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Texas Instruments, Inc. (Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joshua Paul Davis on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc. (Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Julie Giardina on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc. (Giardina, Julie) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Julian Glenn Pymento on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Pymento, Julian) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

Plaintiff/Counterclaim-Defendant Ascale Technologies LLC's ANSWER to 14 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim of Defendant/Counterclaim-Plaintiff Texas Instruments, Inc. by Ascale Technologies LLC.(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Barry J Herman on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc. (Herman, Barry) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

ORDER, ( Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 7/16/2025 at 09:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap.). Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 06/26/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Sivan Rebecca Korn on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10943215. (Korn, Sivan) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time as to Contentions. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 07/09/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Ascale Technologies LLC with Service of its P.R. 3-1 and 3-2 Infringement Contentions (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

Scheduling Conference/Case Management Conference

DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 07/23/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrea Leigh Fair on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

JOINT MOTION for Entry of Agreed Discovery Order by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Discovery Order)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 08/04/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Protective Order by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ostling, Jacob) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Texas Instruments, Inc. Initial and Additional Disclosures (Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 08/06/2025)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Ascale Technologies LLC with Service of Its Initial and Additional Disclosures (Ostling, Jacob) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Protective Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 08/08/2025. (KLC) (Entered: 08/08/2025)

FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. PLEASE IGNORE-JOINT MOTION For Entry of Agreed Protective Order by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

JOINT MOTION for Entry of Agreed Protective Order by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Notice of Deficiency

PROTECTIVE ORDER re 36 . Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 08/28/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time as to Defendant's P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 Invalidity Contentions and Subject Matter Eligibility Contentions by Texas Instruments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 09/03/2025)

ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 09/04/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Texas Instruments, Inc. P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 Disclosures (Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

JOINT MOTION to Amend/Correct Supplement the Protective Order by Texas Instruments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

ADDENDUM TO THE PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING NON-PARTIES ARM LTD. AND/OR ARM INC. granting 41 Motion to Amend/Correct. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 11/20/2025. (mdj) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Henry Metro on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Metro, Henry) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

OPPOSED SEALED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING MS. JOANNE JOHNSON by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration V. Rubino, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Protective Order Regarding Ms. Joanne Johnson by Texas Instruments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 01/03/2026. (mdj) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Gregory Proctor on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11298972. (Proctor, Gregory) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Ascale Technologies LLC Regarding P.R. 4-1 Disclosures (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Texas Instruments, Inc. re: P.R. 4-1 Disclosures (Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

SEALED REPLY to Response re 44 OPPOSED SEALED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING MS. JOANNE JOHNSON filed by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Texas Instruments, Inc. of P.R. 4-2 Disclosures (Abraham, Amanda) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re 44 OPPOSED SEALED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING MS. JOANNE JOHNSON filed by Texas Instruments, Inc.. (Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

ORDER denying 44 Sealed Motion for Entry of a Protective Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 02/03/2026. (mdj) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Ascale Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrea A. Anderson on behalf of Texas Instruments, Inc. (Anderson, Andrea) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

OPPOSED SEALED MOTION to Compel by Texas Instruments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration of S. Korn, # 2 Proposed Order)(Davis, Joshua) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

FILED IN ERROR PER CLERKS OFFICE-ORDER Referring Case to Honorable Judge Payne for Markman Hearing. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 03/25/2026. (mdj) Modified on 3/26/2026 (mdj). (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Case Updated to Reflect Markman Hearing Only is Referred to Magistrate Judge Payne. (mdj) Modified on 3/26/2026 (mdj).

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Markman/Claim Construction Hearing set for 5/21/2026 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne. (wea)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jodutt Marwan Basrawi on behalf of Ascale Technologies LLC (Basrawi, Jodutt) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Texas Instruments, Inc.

Ascale Technologies LLC

Michael D. Paul