Beacon Navigation GmbH v. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US6374180	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6029111	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US5862511	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-956919.) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

2011-10-11

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COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-956919.) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

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COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-956919.) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

2011-10-11

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 6,374,180 B1; 6,029,111; 5,862,511. (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

2011-10-11

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH identifying Corporate Parent Beacon Navigation Inc. for Beacon Navigation GmbH. (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

2011-10-11

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC on 10/12/2011; BMW of North America LLC on 10/12/2011; Bayerische Motoren Werke AG on 10/12/2011. Requesting party should contact the Help Desk at 302-573-6170 to arrange for pick-up or mailing of the summons. (lid)

2011-10-12

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Case Assigned to Judge Gregory M. Sleet. Please include the initials of the Judge (GMS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS to 1:11-cv-00925-GMS, 1:11-cv-00927-GMS to 1:11-cv-00937-GMS and 1:11-cv-00939-GMS to 1:11-cv-00960-GMS (38 cases)(rjb)

2011-10-19

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Attorney Kevin C. Jones and Attorney Michael C. Ting - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

2011-10-26

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SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Attorney Kevin C. Jones and Attorney Michael C. Ting filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 10/26/2011. (asw)

2011-10-26

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Michael C. Ting, Kevin C. Jones for Beacon Navigation GmbH added for noticing. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(dmp, )

2011-11-04

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Return of Service Executed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. BMW of North America LLC served on 10/24/2011, answer due 11/14/2011. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 11/15/2011)

2011-11-15

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Return of Service Executed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC served on 10/24/2011, answer due 11/14/2011. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 11/15/2011)

2011-11-15

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to December 14, 2011 - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

2011-11-16

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SO ORDERED, re 8 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to December 14, 2011 filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH, BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC answer due 12/14/2011; BMW of North America LLC answer due 12/14/2011. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 11/17/11. (mmm)

2011-11-17

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MOTION to Appoint Process Server (UNOPPOSED) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 12/01/2011)

2011-12-01

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue, R. Benjamin Cassady, and Lauren Dreyer - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/06/2011)

2011-12-06

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ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appoint Special Process Server. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/5/11. (mmm) (Entered: 12/06/2011)

2011-12-06

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SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue, R. Benjamin Cassady, and Lauren Dreyer filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/6/11. (mmm)

2011-12-06

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue,Lauren Dreyer,R. Benjamin Cassady for BMW of North America LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS(dmp, )

2011-12-12

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand BMW of North America, LLC's and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC's Answer to Plaintiff Beacon Navigation GMBH's Complaint for Patent Infringement and, COUNTERCLAIM against Beacon Navigation GmbH by BMW of North America LLC, BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC.(Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

2011-12-14

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

2011-12-14

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

2011-12-14

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MOTION to Stay Defendents' Unopposed Motion to Stay Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1659 - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/16/2011)

2011-12-16

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ORDER granting 15 Motion to Stay. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/21/2011. (asw) (Entered: 12/21/2011)

2011-12-21

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Monte Terrell Squire (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 02/02/2012)

2012-02-02

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.(Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

2012-05-09

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

2012-05-09

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Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet from Monte T. Squire regarding termination of ITC Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of ITC Determination)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 07/05/2012)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG on April 19, 2012, filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG: Entry of appearance of attorney Chad S.C. Stover. Attorney Kristen Healey Cramer and Dana Kathryn Severance terminated. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 09/28/2012)

2012-09-28

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MOTION to Lift Stay [UNOPPOSED] - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Rule 7.1.1 Certification, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Higgins, James) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

2012-10-11

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SO ORDERED, re 23 MOTION to Lift Stay [UNOPPOSED] filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 10/12/2012. (asw) (Entered: 10/12/2012)

2012-10-12

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MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Transfer, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Stay)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

2012-10-15

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SEALED OPENING BRIEF in Support re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/1/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-5)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

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SEALED DECLARATION re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents Declaration of Mark Hartje by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

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SEALED DECLARATION re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents Declaration of Joel Nash by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

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SEALED DECLARATION re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents Declaration of Cynthia Woodruff-Neer by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/15/2012)

2012-10-15

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REDACTED VERSION of 26 Opening Brief in Support, by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

2012-10-22

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REDACTED VERSION of 27 Declaration, of Mark Hartje by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

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REDACTED VERSION of 28 Declaration, of Joel Nash by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

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REDACTED VERSION of 29 Declaration, of Cynthia Woodruff-Neer by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

2012-10-22

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

2012-10-31

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/19/2012. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

2012-10-31

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MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

2012-10-31

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/19/2012. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

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[SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/13/2012. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/01/2012)

2012-11-01

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[SEALED] DECLARATION re 38 Answering Brief in Opposition, Declaration of Kevin C. Jones by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/01/2012)

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REDACTED VERSION of (45 in 1:11-cv-00930-GMS) Answering Brief in Opposition, (38 in 1:11-cv-00931-GMS) Answering Brief in Opposition, to MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/08/2012)

2012-11-08

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REDACTED VERSION of (39 in 1:11-cv-00931-GMS) Declaration, (46 in 1:11-cv-00930-GMS) Declaration, of Kevin C. Jones by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-2, # 2 Exhibit 3-9)(Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/08/2012)

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[SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/13/2012)

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DECLARATION re 42 Reply Brief, Declaration of R. Benjamin Cassady by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/13/2012)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/29/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/29/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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REDACTED VERSION of 42 Reply Brief, Defendants Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's, BMW of North America, LLC's, and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC's Reply to Beacon's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer or Stay by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

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REPLY BRIEF re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

2012-11-29

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REPLY BRIEF re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Beacon Navigation GmbH re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). (Higgins, James) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

2012-12-05

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Beacon Navigation GmbH re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). (Higgins, James) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

2012-12-05

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NOTICE of Firm Name Change by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

2013-01-14

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AMENDED DOCUMENT by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. Amendment to 12 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim,, . (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 03/14/2013)

2013-03-14

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STIPULATION regarding Answer and Amended Counterclaims by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

2013-03-19

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MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the Defendants' Motions to Transfer Venue. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/20/2013. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(asw) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

2013-03-20

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ORDER re Memorandum Opinion dated 3/20/2013; re (18 in 1:11-cv-00957-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations LLC, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America Inc., (24 in 1:11-cv-00935-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC, Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company, (22 in 1:11-cv-00924-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Ford Motor Company, (36 in 1:11-cv-00930-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, (17 in 1:11-cv-00921-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Chrysler Group LLC, (32 in 1:11-cv-00955-GMS, 32 in 1:11-cv-00955-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint,, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virgina Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., Toyota Motor North America Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Inc., Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Inc., (25 in 1:11-cv-00939-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Kia Motors Corp., Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc., Kia Motors America Inc., (24 in 1:11-cv-00946-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO STAY PENDING REEXAMINATION OF THE ASSERTED PATENTS filed by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Nissan North America Inc., (30 in 1:11-cv-00944-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Daimler North America Corporation, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (18 in 1:11-cv-00952-GMS, 18 in 1:11-cv-00952-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Fuji Heavy Industries USA Inc., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Subaru of America Inc., (21 in 1:11-cv-00927-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by General Motors LLC, (18 in 1:11-cv-00928-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Audi of America Inc., (24 in 1:11-cv-00936-GMS, 24 in 1:11-cv-00936-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC, Land Rover, Jaguar Cars Limited, (25 in 1:11-cv-00931-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, (31 in 1:11-cv-00925-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by General Motors LLC, (17 in 1:11-cv-00937-GMS, 17 in 1:11-cv-00937-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC, Land Rover, Jaguar Cars Limited, (25 in 1:11-cv-00959-GMS, 25 in 1:11-cv-00959-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Volvo Cars of North America LLC, Volvo Car Corporation, (41 in 1:11-cv-00943-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Daimler North America Corporation, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz US International Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (25 in 1:11-cv-00956-GMS, 25 in 1:11-cv-00956-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint,, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virgina Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., Toyota Motor North America Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Inc., Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Inc., (27 in 1:11-cv-00923-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Ford Motor Company, (25 in 1:11-cv-00951-GMS, 25 in 1:11-cv-00951-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Fuji Heavy Industries USA Inc., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Subaru of America Inc., (17 in 1:11-cv-00922-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan filed by Chrysler Group LLC, (25 in 1:11-cv-00947-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc., (17 in 1:11-cv-00942-GMS, 17 in 1:11-cv-00942-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Mazda Motor of America Inc., Mazda Motor Corporation, (29 in 1:11-cv-00945-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO STAY PENDING REEXAMINATION OF THE ASSERTED PATENTS filed by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Nissan North America Inc., (16 in 1:11-cv-00929-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Audi AG, Audi of America LLC, Audi of America Inc., (18 in 1:11-cv-00948-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc., (24 in 1:11-cv-00940-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Kia Motors Corp., Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc., Kia Motors America Inc., (25 in 1:11-cv-00934-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC, Hyundai Motor Company, (24 in 1:11-cv-00941-GMS, 24 in 1:11-cv-00941-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Mazda Motor of America Inc., Mazda Motor Corporation, (16 in 1:11-cv-00958-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan filed by Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations LLC, Volkswagen Group of America Inc., Volkswagen AG, (19 in 1:11-cv-00960-GMS, 19 in 1:11-cv-00960-GMS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan MOTION to Stay re (1) Complaint, Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by Volvo Cars of North America LLC, Volvo Car Corporation. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/20/2013. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(asw) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

2013-03-20

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Case electronically transferred to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(asw)

2013-03-21

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT - Case opened in Eastern District of Michigan 2:13-cv-11410 3/29/13 (rbe) (Entered: 03/29/2013)

2013-03-29

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Remark: Documents filed under seal in subject transferred cases, forwarded by UPS to Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Detroit, MI. Receiving Clerk's office asked to sign a copy of each receipt and return them to U.S. District Court, District of Delaware for docketing. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS, 1:11-cv-00947-GMS, 1:11-cv-00948-GMS(rbe) (Entered: 02/05/2014)

2014-02-05

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT of sealed documents, signed on behalf of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS, 1:11-cv-00947-GMS, 1:11-cv-00948-GMS(mmm) (Entered: 03/18/2014)

2014-03-18

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT of the following sealed documents, signed on behalf of Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. D.I. #'s 37, 38, 39, and 40 in 11-930, D.I. #'s 26, 27, 28, and 29 in 11-931, D.I. # 26 in 11-947, and D.I. # 19 in 11-948. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS, 1:11-cv-00947-GMS, 1:11-cv-00948-GMS(mmm) (Entered: 04/08/2014)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC Follow

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BMW of North America LLC Follow

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Follow

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Plaintiff

Beacon Navigation GmbH Follow

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Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 6,374,180 B1; 6,029,111; 5,862,511. (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH identifying Corporate Parent Beacon Navigation Inc. for Beacon Navigation GmbH. (lid) (Entered: 10/12/2011)

Case Assigned to Judge Gregory M. Sleet. Please include the initials of the Judge (GMS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS to 1:11-cv-00925-GMS, 1:11-cv-00927-GMS to 1:11-cv-00937-GMS and 1:11-cv-00939-GMS to 1:11-cv-00960-GMS (38 cases)(rjb)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Attorney Kevin C. Jones and Attorney Michael C. Ting - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Attorney Kevin C. Jones and Attorney Michael C. Ting filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 10/26/2011. (asw)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Robert E. Freitas, Michael C. Ting, Kevin C. Jones for Beacon Navigation GmbH added for noticing. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(dmp, )

Return of Service Executed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. BMW of North America LLC served on 10/24/2011, answer due 11/14/2011. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 11/15/2011)

Return of Service Executed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC served on 10/24/2011, answer due 11/14/2011. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 11/15/2011)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to December 14, 2011 - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 11/16/2011)

MOTION to Appoint Process Server (UNOPPOSED) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 12/01/2011)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue, R. Benjamin Cassady, and Lauren Dreyer - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/06/2011)

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appoint Special Process Server. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/5/11. (mmm) (Entered: 12/06/2011)

SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue, R. Benjamin Cassady, and Lauren Dreyer filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/6/11. (mmm)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lionel M. Lavenue,Lauren Dreyer,R. Benjamin Cassady for BMW of North America LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS(dmp, )

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by BMW of North America LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/14/2011)

MOTION to Stay Defendents' Unopposed Motion to Stay Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1659 - filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 12/16/2011)

ORDER granting 15 Motion to Stay. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/21/2011. (asw) (Entered: 12/21/2011)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Monte Terrell Squire (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 02/02/2012)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.(Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Cramer, Kristen) (Entered: 05/09/2012)

Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet from Monte T. Squire regarding termination of ITC Investigation. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of ITC Determination)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 07/05/2012)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG on April 19, 2012, filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG: Entry of appearance of attorney Chad S.C. Stover. Attorney Kristen Healey Cramer and Dana Kathryn Severance terminated. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 09/28/2012)

MOTION to Lift Stay [UNOPPOSED] - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Rule 7.1.1 Certification, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Higgins, James) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

SO ORDERED, re 23 MOTION to Lift Stay [UNOPPOSED] filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 10/12/2012. (asw) (Entered: 10/12/2012)

REDACTED VERSION of 26 Opening Brief in Support, by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

REDACTED VERSION of 27 Declaration, of Mark Hartje by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

REDACTED VERSION of 28 Declaration, of Joel Nash by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

REDACTED VERSION of 29 Declaration, of Cynthia Woodruff-Neer by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) - filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/19/2012. (Squire, Monte) (Entered: 10/31/2012)

REDACTED VERSION of (39 in 1:11-cv-00931-GMS) Declaration, (46 in 1:11-cv-00930-GMS) Declaration, of Kevin C. Jones by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-2, # 2 Exhibit 3-9)(Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/08/2012)

[SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Michigan, or, in the Alternative, to Stay Pending Reexamination of the Asserted Patents filed by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 11/13/2012)

REPLY BRIEF re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

REPLY BRIEF re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f) filed by Beacon Navigation GmbH. (Higgins, James) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Beacon Navigation GmbH re 34 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Counterclaims of BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC and to Strike their Affirmative Defenses Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). (Higgins, James) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Beacon Navigation GmbH re 36 MOTION to Strike Affirmative Defenses of Defendant Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(f). (Higgins, James) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

NOTICE of Firm Name Change by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 01/14/2013)

AMENDED DOCUMENT by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. Amendment to 12 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim,, . (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 03/14/2013)

STIPULATION regarding Answer and Amended Counterclaims by BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC, BMW of North America LLC. (Stover, Chad) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the Defendants' Motions to Transfer Venue. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/20/2013. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(asw) (Entered: 03/20/2013)

Case electronically transferred to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00921-GMS et al.(asw)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT - Case opened in Eastern District of Michigan 2:13-cv-11410 3/29/13 (rbe) (Entered: 03/29/2013)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT of sealed documents, signed on behalf of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00930-GMS, 1:11-cv-00931-GMS, 1:11-cv-00947-GMS, 1:11-cv-00948-GMS(mmm) (Entered: 03/18/2014)

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