AU Optronics Corporation v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7286192	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6818967	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US7199854	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US7663729	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT - filed with Jury Demand against AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350.00, receipt number 0311-909036.) - filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

2011-06-27

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

2011-06-27

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America identifying Corporate Parent AU Optronics Corporation, Corporate Parent AU Optronics (L) Corporation for AU Optronics Corporation America. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

2011-06-27

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,286,192; 6,818,967; 7,199,854; 7,663,729. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

2011-06-27

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Summons Issued as to AT&T Inc. on 6/28/2011; Best Buy Co. Inc. on 6/28/2011; Brandsmart USA, Inc. on 6/28/2011; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Seoul, Korea) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Ridgefield Park, NJ) on 6/28/2011. Requesting party should contact the Help Desk at 302-573-6170 to arrange for pick-up or mailing of the summons. (rwc)

2011-06-28

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Summons Issued as to Samsung Electronics America, Inc. on 6/28/2011. (rwc)

2011-06-28

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Summons Reissued as to AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (lid)

2011-06-28

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Summons Reissued (Second Alias) as to Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (nms)

2011-06-29

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. AT&T Inc. served on 6/29/2011, answer due 7/20/2011. (O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

2011-07-06

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

2011-07-06

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

2011-07-06

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

2011-07-06

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

2011-07-06

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Case Assigned to Judge Harvey Bartle, III of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship). Please include the initials of the Judge (HB) after the case number on all documents filed. (Courtesy copies of filings should be sent to the chambers of the assigned Judge). (rjb)

2011-07-06

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason James Rawnsley on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly E. Farnan on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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STIPULATION re Waiver of Service and Extension of Time - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Rawnsley, Jason) Modified on 7/8/2011 (nms). (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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SO ORDERED D.I. 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, (Waiver of Service and Stipulation) filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. answer due 9/12/2011; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. answer due 9/12/2011. Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 7/8/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

2011-07-11

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts - filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/20/2011)

2011-07-20

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SO ORDERED Granting 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 7/21/2011. (nms) (Entered: 07/21/2011)

2011-07-21

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts for AU Optronics Corporation added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )

2011-07-25

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NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

2011-07-28

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly E. Farnan on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

2011-07-28

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jason James Rawnsley on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

2011-07-28

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Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 12, 2011 - filed by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc.. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 08/03/2011)

2011-08-03

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Joint STIPULATION to Stay by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 08/04/2011)

2011-08-04

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SO ORDERED Granting 21 Joint Stipulation to Stay, filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., AT&T Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (*Case stayed). Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 8/8/2011. (nms) (Entered: 08/08/2011)

2011-08-08

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ORDER: Case is closed for administrative purposes with leave to reopen if further attention by the Court is required (CASE CLOSED). Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 8/8/2011. (nms) (Entered: 08/08/2011)

2011-08-08

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STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 01/24/2012)

2012-01-24

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SO ORDERED- re 24 STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice, ***Civil Case Terminated. Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 1/27/2012. (lih) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

2012-01-27

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,286,192; 6,818,967; 7,199,854; 7,663,729. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of Dismissal)(lih) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

2012-01-27

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Brandsmart USA, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Best Buy Co. Inc. Follow

Represented By

AT&T Inc. Follow

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

AU Optronics Corporation America Follow

Represented By

AU Optronics Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America identifying Corporate Parent AU Optronics Corporation, Corporate Parent AU Optronics (L) Corporation for AU Optronics Corporation America. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,286,192; 6,818,967; 7,199,854; 7,663,729. (rwc) (Entered: 06/28/2011)

Summons Issued as to Samsung Electronics America, Inc. on 6/28/2011. (rwc)

Summons Reissued as to AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (lid)

Summons Reissued (Second Alias) as to Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (nms)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. AT&T Inc. served on 6/29/2011, answer due 7/20/2011. (O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on Secretary of State of Delaware on 06/29/2011, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

Case Assigned to Judge Harvey Bartle, III of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship). Please include the initials of the Judge (HB) after the case number on all documents filed. (Courtesy copies of filings should be sent to the chambers of the assigned Judge). (rjb)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason James Rawnsley on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly E. Farnan on behalf of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

STIPULATION re Waiver of Service and Extension of Time - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Rawnsley, Jason) Modified on 7/8/2011 (nms). (Entered: 07/08/2011)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts - filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. (O'Rourke, Gerard) (Entered: 07/20/2011)

SO ORDERED Granting 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts, filed by AU Optronics Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation America. Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 7/21/2011. (nms) (Entered: 07/21/2011)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lawrence J. Gotts for AU Optronics Corporation added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )

NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly E. Farnan on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason James Rawnsley on behalf of Best Buy Co. Inc. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 12, 2011 - filed by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc.. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 08/03/2011)

Joint STIPULATION to Stay by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Farnan, Kelly) (Entered: 08/04/2011)

SO ORDERED Granting 21 Joint Stipulation to Stay, filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., AT&T Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (*Case stayed). Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 8/8/2011. (nms) (Entered: 08/08/2011)

ORDER: Case is closed for administrative purposes with leave to reopen if further attention by the Court is required (CASE CLOSED). Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 8/8/2011. (nms) (Entered: 08/08/2011)

STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by AT&T Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Brandsmart USA, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. (Rawnsley, Jason) (Entered: 01/24/2012)

SO ORDERED- re 24 STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice, ***Civil Case Terminated. Signed by Judge Harvey Bartle, III on 1/27/2012. (lih) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,286,192; 6,818,967; 7,199,854; 7,663,729. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of Dismissal)(lih) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

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Brandsmart USA, Inc.

Best Buy Co. Inc.

AT&T Inc.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

AU Optronics Corporation America

AU Optronics Corporation