Azure Networks LLC v. Broadcom Corporation

6:15-cv-00033

Overview

Case Number 6:15-cv-00033

Filing Date 2015-01-13

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2015-08-21

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

Presiding Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Counter Defendant

Azure Networks LLC

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Derek Tod Gilliland

Nix Patterson & Roach LLP - Daingerfield

Tel: +1 (903) 645-7333

Fax: +1 (903) 645-5389

205 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638

Ross Leonoudakis

Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP - Irving

Tel: +1 (972) 831-1188

Fax: +1 (972) 444-0716

5215 North O'Connor Blvd, Suite 1900

Robert Winn Cutler

Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP - Irving

Tel: +1 (972) 831-1188

Fax: +1 (972) 444-0716

5215 North O'Connor Blvd, Suite 1900

Richard Benjamin King

Nix Patterson & Roach LLP - Texarkana

Tel: +1 (903) 223-3999

Fax: +1 (903) 223-8520

2900 Saint Michael Drive, Suite 500

Michael Aaron Benefield

Benefield Law

Tel: +1 (903) 212-3222

Fax: +1 (903) 212-3738

P O Box 4296, Longview, TX 75606-4296

Kirk Austin Voss

Nix Patterson & Roach, LLP - Irving

Tel: +1 (972) 831-1188

Fax: +1 (972) 444-0716

5215 North O'Connor Blvd, Suite 1900

Eric M. Albritton

Albritton Law Firm

Tel: +1 (903) 757-8449

Fax: +1 (903) 758-7397

222 North Fredonia, P O Box 2649 - 75606

Edward K Chin

Albritton Law Firm - Longview

Tel: +1 (817) 251-0610

Fax: +1 (903) 758-7397

P O Box 2649, Longview, TX 75606

Andrew Joseph Wright

Bruster PLLC

Tel: +1 (512) 450-4225

P O Box 92091, Southlake, TX 76092

Third Party Defendant

Broadcom Corporation

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Monica Grewal

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6000

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Michael E Jones

Potter Minton, a Professional Corporation

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 593-0846

Potter Minton, a Professional Corporation, 110 N College Avenue

Louis W Tompros

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6886

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Dana O Burwell

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6000

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Dominic E Massa

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6000

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Jason H Liss

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6699

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Jennifer Brown

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 526-6000

Fax: +1 (617) 526-5000

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr - Boston, 60 State Street

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Robert W. Schroeder, III

Patents Involved

10 Patents

There are 10 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US8582570	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8582571	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8588196	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8588231	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8589599	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8675590	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8683092	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8700815	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8732347	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8732361	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT Original Complaint for Patent Infringement against Broadcom Corporation ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4999734.), filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A US8582570B2, # 2 Exhibit B US8582571B2, # 3 Exhibit C US8588196B2, # 4 Exhibit D US8588231B2, # 5 Exhibit E US8589599B1, # 6 Exhibit F US8675590B2, # 7 Exhibit G US8683092B1, # 8 Exhibit H US8700815B2, # 9 Exhibit I US8732347B2, # 10 Exhibit J US8732361B2, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/13/2015)

2015-01-13

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COMPLAINT Original Complaint for Patent Infringement against Broadcom Corporation ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4999734.), filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A US8582570B2, # 2 Exhibit B US8582571B2, # 3 Exhibit C US8588196B2, # 4 Exhibit D US8588231B2, # 5 Exhibit E US8589599B1, # 6 Exhibit F US8675590B2, # 7 Exhibit G US8683092B1, # 8 Exhibit H US8700815B2, # 9 Exhibit I US8732347B2, # 10 Exhibit J US8732361B2, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/13/2015)

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COMPLAINT Original Complaint for Patent Infringement against Broadcom Corporation ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4999734.), filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A US8582570B2, # 2 Exhibit B US8582571B2, # 3 Exhibit C US8588196B2, # 4 Exhibit D US8588231B2, # 5 Exhibit E US8589599B1, # 6 Exhibit F US8675590B2, # 7 Exhibit G US8683092B1, # 8 Exhibit H US8700815B2, # 9 Exhibit I US8732347B2, # 10 Exhibit J US8732361B2, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/13/2015)

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COMPLAINT Original Complaint for Patent Infringement against Broadcom Corporation ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4999734.), filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A US8582570B2, # 2 Exhibit B US8582571B2, # 3 Exhibit C US8588196B2, # 4 Exhibit D US8588231B2, # 5 Exhibit E US8589599B1, # 6 Exhibit F US8675590B2, # 7 Exhibit G US8683092B1, # 8 Exhibit H US8700815B2, # 9 Exhibit I US8732347B2, # 10 Exhibit J US8732361B2, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/13/2015)

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Azure Networks LLC v. Broadcom Corporation

Overview

Parties

Counter Defendant

Azure Networks LLC Follow

Represented By

Third Party Defendant

Broadcom Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric M. Albritton on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Albritton, Eric) (Entered: 01/14/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael A. Benefield on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Benefield, Michael) (Entered: 01/14/2015)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/15/2015)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Azure Networks LLC. (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 01/15/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Edward K Chin on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Chin, Edward) (Entered: 01/15/2015)

SUMMONS Issued as to Broadcom Corporation, and emailed to pltf for service. (mll, ) (Entered: 01/16/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kirk Austin Voss on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Voss, Kirk) (Entered: 02/03/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrew Joseph Wright on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Wright, Andrew) (Entered: 02/04/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Broadcom Corporation.( Jones, Michael) (Entered: 02/09/2015)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Chin, Edward) (Entered: 02/10/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard Benjamin King on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (King, Richard) (Entered: 02/13/2015)

Return of Service Executed as to Broadcom Corporation on 1/22/2015, by personal service. (mll, ) (Entered: 02/17/2015)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Azure Networks LLC (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 02/26/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ross Leonoudakis on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Leonoudakis, Ross) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/16/2015)

MOTION to Stay All Discovery Pending a Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/16/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jason H Liss on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5106255. (Liss, Jason) (Entered: 03/18/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Dana O Burwell on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5106269. (Burwell, Dana) (Entered: 03/18/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Louis W Tompros on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5106276. (Tompros, Louis) (Entered: 03/18/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Dominic E Massa on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5106281. (Massa, Dominic) (Entered: 03/18/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer Brown on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5107736. (Brown, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Broadcom Corporation identifying Corporate Parent None for Broadcom Corporation. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Winn Cutler on behalf of Azure Networks LLC (Cutler, Robert) (Entered: 03/25/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Monica Grewal on behalf of Broadcom Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5127575. (Grewal, Monica) (Entered: 03/31/2015)

RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION to Stay All Discovery Pending a Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/02/2015)

RESPONSE to Motion re 18 MOTION to Stay All Discovery Pending a Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/02/2015)

RESPONSE to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Allowance, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/02/2015)

RESPONSE to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Allowance, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/02/2015)

RESPONSE to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Allowance, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/02/2015)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 18 MOTION to Stay All Discovery Pending a Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss filed by Broadcom Corporation. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/13/2015)

SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/23/2015)

SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 18 MOTION to Stay All Discovery Pending a Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss filed by Azure Networks LLC. (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 04/23/2015)

NOTICE by Broadcom Corporation re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Jericho v. Axiomatics Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/14/2015)

NOTICE by Broadcom Corporation re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Jericho v. Axiomatics Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/14/2015)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Andrew J. Wright as Attorney of Record, and Request for Termination of His Electronic Notices by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 05/15/2015)

NOTICE by Azure Networks LLC re 33 Notice (Other) Azure Networks' Response to Defendants Notice of Supplemental Authority (Gilliland, Derek) (Entered: 05/22/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Change Venue by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cutler, Robert) (Entered: 06/03/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Change Venue by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cutler, Robert) (Entered: 06/03/2015)

ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Andrew Joseph Wright terminated. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 06/04/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 06/05/2015)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 35 MOTION to Change Venue ; Responses due by 6/11/2015. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 06/04/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 06/05/2015)

NOTICE by Broadcom Corporation re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint - of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A - OIP Techs., Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2015)

NOTICE by Broadcom Corporation re 17 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff Azure Networks LLC's First Amended Complaint - of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A - OIP Techs., Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 06/16/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Change Venue by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 06/17/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Change Venue by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 06/17/2015)

ORDER granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 35 MOTION to Change Venue ; Replies due by 6/29/2015. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 06/19/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 06/19/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal its Reply in Support of its Motion to Transfer by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 06/29/2015)

Unopposed MOTION to Substitute the Declaration of Mark Gonikberg re 48 Sealed PATENT Reply to Response to PATENT Motion, by Broadcom Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of M. Gonikberg, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2015)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Surreply re 48 Sealed PATENT Reply to Response to PATENT Motion to 35 Motion to change Venue by Azure Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cutler, Robert) (Entered: 07/09/2015)

Remark

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/13/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

ORDER granting 49 Motion to Substitute Declaration. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/13/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

ORDER granting 51 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/13/15. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

ORDER granting 55 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 35 MOTION to Change Venue . Responses due by 8/6/2015. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/29/2015. (gsg) (Entered: 07/29/2015)

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