BitHarmony LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc.
1:25-cv-02449
Overview
Case Number
1:25-cv-02449
Filing Date
2025-12-23
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, E.D. Virginia
Presiding Judge
Anthony John Trenga
Patents Involved
No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.
Docket Entries
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
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Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BVAEDC-10668363.), filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Exhibit 1, # (3) Exhibit 2, # (4) Exhibit 3, # (5) Exhibit 4, # (6) Exhibit 5, # (7) Exhibit 6, # (8) Exhibit 7, # (9) Exhibit 8, # (10) Exhibit 9, # (11) Exhibit 10)(Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
2
Corporate Disclosure Statement by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-23
1
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Anthony J Trenga and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (dvanm, )
2025-12-23
1
No Actions
Report on the filing or determination of an action. (dvanm)
2025-12-29
1
Proposed Summons to Amazon.com Services LLC by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-29
1
Proposed Summons to Amazon.com, Inc. by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-29
1
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by John Holley and Certification of Local Counsel Blair Jacobs Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10673486. by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-29
1
ORDER granting [6] Motion for Pro hac vice. Appointed John Stewart Holley for BitHarmony LLC. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 12/29/2025. (kgall)
2025-12-29
1
No Service Issued At This Time. (dvanm)
2025-12-29
1
No Actions
Summons Issued as to Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc., NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (Attachments: # (1) Notice)(dvanm, )
2025-12-30
1
SUMMONS Returned Executed by BitHarmony LLC Amazon.com, Inc. served on 12/31/2025, answer due 1/21/2026 (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-31
1
SUMMONS Returned Executed by BitHarmony LLC Amazon.com Services, LLC served on 12/31/2025, answer due 1/21/2026 (Jacobs, Blair)
2025-12-31
1
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to the Complaint by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Blair)
2026-01-20
1
ORDER granting [11] Joint Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 1/23/2026. (kgall)
2026-01-23
1
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Bennett Molster, III on behalf of BitHarmony LLC (Molster, Charles)
2026-02-05
1
Notice of Appearance
2026-02-20
1
Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
2026-02-20
1
Memorandum in Support
2026-02-20
1
Notice of Hearing Date
2026-02-20
1
Financial Disclosure Statement
2026-02-20
1
Scheduling Order
2026-02-23
1
Notice of Appearance
2026-02-23
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-02-23
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-02-23
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-02-23
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-02-23
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-02-23
1
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
2026-02-23
1
No Actions
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-02-24
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-02-24
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-02-24
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-02-24
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-02-24
1
Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
2026-03-02
1
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
2026-03-04
1
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines
2026-03-04
1
No Actions
Memorandum in Opposition
2026-03-06
1
Reply to Motion
2026-03-12
1
Motion for Leave to File
2026-03-16
1
Memorandum in Support
2026-03-16
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-03-18
1
Discovery Plan
2026-03-18
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-03-19
1
Motion for Electronic Device Application
2026-03-19
1
Memorandum in Opposition
2026-03-19
1
Order on Motion for Electronic Device Application
2026-03-20
1
Motion for Electronic Device Application
2026-03-20
1
Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
2026-03-20
1
Order on Motion for Electronic Device Application
2026-03-23
1
Reply to Response to Motion
2026-03-23
1
Notice of Appearance
2026-03-23
1
Discovery Plan
2026-03-24
1
Motion Hearing
2026-03-25
1
Order Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order
2026-03-25
1
Pretrial Conference - Initial
2026-03-25
1
No Actions
NOTICE
2026-03-26
1
Transcript
2026-03-27
1
Protective Order
2026-04-02
1
Motion to Compel
2026-04-03
1
Notice of Hearing Date
2026-04-03
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-04-03
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-04-03
1
Motion to appear Pro hac vice
2026-04-03
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-04-06
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-04-06
1
Order on Motion for Pro hac vice
2026-04-06
1
Notice of Correction
2026-04-06
1
No Actions
Memorandum in Support
2026-04-07
1
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
2026-04-07
1
No Actions
Memorandum in Opposition
2026-04-08
1
Motion to Seal
2026-04-08
1
Memorandum in Support
2026-04-08
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C)
2026-04-08
1
Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s)
2026-04-08
1
Reply to Response to Motion
2026-04-09
1
Motion Hearing
2026-04-10
1
Order on Motion to Compel
2026-04-10
1
Transcript
2026-04-13
1
NOTICE
2026-04-14
1
Response
2026-04-15
1
Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
2026-04-17
1
Motion to Compel
2026-04-21
1
Sealed Memorandum in Support
2026-04-21
1
Notice of Hearing Date
2026-04-21
1
Redacted Document
2026-04-21
1
Motion to Seal
2026-04-21
1
Memorandum in Support
2026-04-21
1
Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B)
2026-04-22
1
Memorandum in Opposition
2026-04-22
1
Motion to Seal
2026-04-22
1
Memorandum in Support
2026-04-22
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C)
2026-04-22
1
Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition
2026-04-22
1
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
2026-04-22
1
No Actions
Motion Hearing
2026-04-23
1
Order on Motion to Compel
2026-04-24
1
Set/Reset Hearings
2026-04-24
1
No Actions
Memorandum in Support
2026-04-28
1
Transcript
2026-04-28
1
Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
2026-04-29
1
Order on Motion to Seal
2026-04-29
1
Claim Construction Brief
2026-05-01
1
Claim Construction Brief
2026-05-01
1
Notice of Hearing Date
2026-05-01
1
Motion Hearing
2026-05-01
1
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
2026-05-01
1
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines
2026-05-01
1
No Actions
Transcript
2026-05-05
1
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
2026-05-05
1
No Actions
MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER that Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, [Doc. No. 15], as amended by Defendants' partial withdrawal of certain arguments, [Doc. No. 72], is GRANTED as to Counts I (Patent 485), 11 (Patent 805) and Count III (Patent 954); and DENIED as to Count IV (Patent 605) (see Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 5/7/2026. (swil) (Main Document 99 replaced on 5/7/2026) (swil, ).
2026-05-07
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Notice of Appearance
2026-05-07
1
Motion Hearing set for 6/5/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick as to 112 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint. (dzir)
2026-05-15
1
No Actions
Notice of Hearing Date Amended set for June 3, 2026 re 94 Claim Construction Brief (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
2026-05-18
1
Memorandum in Support re 108 MOTION to Seal filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
2026-05-20
1
Motion Hearing set for 6/3/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga as to 94 Claim Construction Brief. (dzir)
2026-05-20
1
No Actions
MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
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Memorandum in Support re 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jessica Lin, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
1
Notice of Hearing Date set for May 29, 2026 re 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
1
MOTION to Seal by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. re 120 MOTION to Seal (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
1
Sealed Memorandum in Support re 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jessica Lin, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
2026-05-22
1
Motion Hearing set for 5/29/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick as to 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents. (dzir)
2026-05-26
1
No Actions
ORDERED that the hearing on Claim Construction, currently set for June 3, 2026 be, and the same hereby, is CONTINUED to a date to be set by the Court following a ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint, [Doc. No. 112]. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 5/27/2026. (dzir) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
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MOTION to Seal by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Memorandum in Support re 124 MOTION to Seal filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. re 124 MOTION to Seal (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Sealed Proposed Redacted Transcript re 90 Transcript,,, 124 MOTION to Seal . (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Sealed Transcript with Unapplied Redactions re 90 Transcript,,, 124 MOTION to Seal . (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
MOTION to Seal by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Memorandum in Support re 129 MOTION to Seal filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. re 129 MOTION to Seal (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Sealed Proposed Redacted Transcript re 98 Transcript,,, 129 MOTION to Seal . (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Sealed Transcript with Unapplied Redactions re 98 Transcript,,, 129 MOTION to Seal . (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Memorandum in Opposition re 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
2026-05-27
1
Reply to Motion re 117 MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
2026-05-28
1
Memorandum in Opposition re 112 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
2026-05-28
1
MOTION to Seal by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
2026-05-28
1
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. re 137 MOTION to Seal (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
2026-05-28
1
Sealed Exhibit A re 136 Memorandum in Opposition. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
2026-05-28
1
ORDERED that Plaintiff's motions to seal (Dkt. Nos. 79, 108) are GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Defendants' motions to seal (Dkt. Nos. 83, 101) are GRANTED (see Order for further details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 5/28/2026. (swil) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
2026-05-29
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ORDER denying 117 Amazon's Motion to Compel Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 5/29/2026. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (Jarb, ) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
2026-05-29
1
Memorandum in Support re 120 MOTION to Seal filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit E, # 4 Exhibit F, # 5 Exhibit G, # 6 Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
2026-05-29
1
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E.Fitzpatrick: Motion Hearing held on 5/29/2026. Appearances of counsel. MOTION to Compel Discovery Related to BitHarmony's Purchase of the Asserted Patents re 117 argued and DENIED. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(lcre, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
2026-05-29
1
ANSWER to Complaint by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc..(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 05/30/2026)
2026-05-30
1
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 05/29/2026, before Judge William E. Fitzpatrick, Court Reporter/Transcriber Anneliese Thomson, Telephone number 703-629-3845. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/1/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/3/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/31/2026. (jlan) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
2026-06-01
1
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 112 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint. Motion Hearing set for 6/5/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz, )
2026-06-02
1
No Actions
MOTION for Electronic Device Application by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
Motion for use of Courtroom Technology re 146 MOTION for Electronic Device Application by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
ORDER granting 146 Motion for Electronic Device Application. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/3/2029. (swil) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
MOTION for Electronic Device Application by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
REPLY to Response to Motion re 112 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
ORDER granting 149 MOTION for Electronic Device Application. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/3/2026. (Dest). Modified text on 6/4/2026 (Dest). (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
ORDER granting 147 MOTION for use of courtroom technology. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/3/2026. (Dest) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
So Ordered MOTION for use of courtroom technology, filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/3/2026. (Dest) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
2026-06-03
1
Memorandum in Opposition re 137 MOTION to Seal filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
2026-06-04
1
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick: Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2026 re 112 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by BitHarmony LLC. Appearance of counsel. Motion argued and Granted in Part/Denied in Part. (Order to follow) (Tape #FTR.)(tfitz, ) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
2026-06-05
1
This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 112 . Tor the reasons stated on the record in open court, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 112 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; and it is Further ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion 112 is DENIED as to all claims associated with Patent nos. 485, 805, and 954; and it is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs Motion 112 is GRANTED as to all claims associated with Patent nos. 605 and 259; and it is further ORDERED that, on or before June 12, 2026, Plaintiff shall either file a revised First Amended Complaint consistent with this Order or file a notice of appeal. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/5/26. (tfitz, ) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
2026-06-05
1
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Donna Tang Long and Certification of Local Counsel Colby Louis Moore Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11064971. by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
2026-06-10
1
ORDER granting 157 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Donna Tang Long for Amazon.com Services, LLC,Donna Tang Long for Amazon.com, Inc. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 6/11/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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TRANSCRIPT of motion for leave to file amended complaint held on 6/5/26, before Judge William E. Fitzpatrick, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number 607-743-1894. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 7/13/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/11/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/9/2026.(Austin, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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Memorandum in Support re 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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Notice of Hearing Date set for 7/1/2026 re 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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Request for Hearing by BitHarmony LLC -Notice of Suggested Scheduling of Claim Construction Hearing (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
2026-06-11
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Motion Hearing set for 7/1/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga as to 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File. (dzir)
2026-06-15
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No Actions
Joint MOTION for Extension of Expert Discovery Deadlines by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/20/2026)
2026-06-20
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ORDER - Upon consideration of the Motion, and for good cause shown, it is herebyORDERED the Motion is GRANTED; it is furtherORDERED that opening expert reports for the party with burden of proof are due July 14. 2026. and rebuttal expert reports are due August 11,2026: and it is furtherORDERED that the parties may conduct depositions of expert witnesses until August 21.2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 6/22/2026. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
2026-06-22
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Olivia Wheeling and Certification of Local Counsel Colby Louis Moore Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-11096905. by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
2026-06-24
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ORDER granting 166 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Olivia Wheeling for Amazon.com Services, LLC,Olivia Wheeling for Amazon.com, Inc. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 6/25/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
2026-06-25
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Opposition to 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
2026-06-25
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MOTION for Electronic Device Application by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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MOTION for Electronic Device Application by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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Motion for use of Courtroom Technology by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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ORDER granting 169 Motion for Electronic Device Application. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 6/29/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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MOTION to Seal by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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Sealed Document re 173 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by BitHarmony LLC re 173 MOTION to Seal (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File,,, filed by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C, # 2 Exhibit D)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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ORDERED that due to a scrivener's error, the Court's Memorandum Opinion, dated May 7, 2026, concluding that Claim 1 of the 485 patent is drawn to the abstract idea of encrypting and decrypting data and adds no inventive concept, re 99 at 15, is CORRECTED and AMENDED to the following: Claim 1 of the 485 patent is drawn to the abstract idea of data classification and modification and adds no inventive concept. The Court's preceding analysis on Claim 1 of Patent 485 remains unchanged. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 6/29/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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ORDER granting 170 Motion for Electronic Device Application. Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 6/29/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
2026-06-29
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Motion Hearing held on 7/1/2026 re 160 MOTION for Reconsideration (Rule 72) re 156 Order on Motion for Leave to File filed by BitHarmony, LLC. Counsel appeared for Plaintiff and Defendant. Motion argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (Court Reporter R. Montgomery)(dzir) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
2026-07-01
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Memorandum in Support re 173 MOTION to Seal filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
2026-07-06
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Expert Discovery Deadlines by BitHarmony LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
2026-07-07
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ORDERED that Plaintiff's Objections, be and the same hereby are, OVERRULED, the Order of the Magistrate Judge denying Plaintiff's request to file an amended complaint, [Doc. No. 156], is AFFIRMED, and Plaintiff's motion to file an amended complaint as to all claims associated with Patent Nos. 485, 805, and 954 is DENIED (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Anthony J Trenga on 7/8/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
2026-07-08
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ORDER granting 180 Consent Motion to Extend Expert Discovery Deadlines. ORDERED opening expert reports will be due July 21, 2026. ORDERED rebuttal expert reports will be due August 18, 2026. ORDERED the deadline for expert depositions will be September 1, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 7/8/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
2026-07-08
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Joint MOTION for Hearing on Claim Construction by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
2026-07-14
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Final Pretrial Conference reset for 7/16/2026 at 10:10 AM in Alexandria Telephonically before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. (dzir)
2026-07-14
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No Actions
Exhibit List by BitHarmony LLC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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Witness List by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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[WITHDRAWN per ECF 193] Exhibit List by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc... (Moore, Colby) Modified on 7/24/2026 (swil). Pleading removed from the docket per WEF chambers on 7/31/2026 (jlan) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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Witness List by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Final Pretrial Conference held on 7/16/2026. Counsel for Plaintiff and Defendant appeared telephonically. Summary Judgment Motions are to be submitted by 9/25/2026. Summary Judgment Hearing set for 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Jury Trial set for 11/30/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Status Conference before Trial set for 11/30/2026 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Markman Hearing set for 9/2/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Order to follow. (dzir) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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ORDER with respect to Jury Trial instructions. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 7/16/2026. (dzir) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
2026-07-16
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Set/Reset Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 9/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz, )
2026-07-16
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No Actions
Motion Hearing set for 9/2/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 900 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga as to 183 Joint MOTION for Hearing on Claim Construction/Markman Hearing (per Final Pretrial Conference held on 7/16/2026). (dzir)
2026-07-16
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No Actions
STIPULATION to Extend Trial Exhibit and Witness List Deadlines by BitHarmony LLC. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
2026-07-21
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Corrected Exhibit List by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc... (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
2026-07-22
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Consent MOTION to Withdraw 186 Exhibit List by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
2026-07-23
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ORDERED the Motion (Dkt. 192) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 7/23/2026. (swil) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
2026-07-24
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MOTION to Seal by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
2026-07-31
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Memorandum in Support re 194 MOTION to Seal filed by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
2026-07-31
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Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc. re 194 MOTION to Seal (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
2026-07-31
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Sealed Stipulation. (Moore, Colby) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
2026-07-31
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Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED the Court will GRANT IN PART Plaintiffs Motion to Seal 173 as to the contents of the Reply and Exhibit B; it is further ORDERED the Court will DENY IN PART Plaintiffs Motion to Seal as to Exhibit A; and it is further ORDERED Exhibit A will remain under seal for fourteen (14) days during which the movant may file an amended Exhibit A with proposed redactions narrowly tailored to protect the alleged proprietary information the movant asserts is at risk. The Clerk of Court is directed to maintain the scaled materials under seal until further order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 8/4/26. (tfitz, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
2026-08-04
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ORDERED the Court will GRANT IN PART Defendants' Motion to Seal (Dkt. 120) as to the contents of Amazon's Redacted Memorandum and Exhibit A; it is further ORDERED the Court will GRANT IN PART Defendants' Motion to seal the redacted portions of Exhibits C, E, F, and G as proposed in BitHarmony's Memorandum in Support (Dkt. 142); it is further ORDERED the Court will DENY Defendants' Motion as to blanket sealing of Exhibits C, E, F, and G; and it is further ORDERED the Court will DENY Defendants' Motion to Seal as to Exhibit D. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 08/05/2026. (jlan) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
2026-08-05
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EXHIBIT - Redacted Exhibit A to Docket 173 (Motion to Seal) by BitHarmony LLC.. (Jacobs, Blair) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
2026-08-11
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TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 7/1/26 160, before Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Court Reporter Rhonda Montgomery, Telephone No. 571-358-9539. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have thirty (30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov . Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Redaction Request due 9/10/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/9/2026.(Montgomery, Rhonda) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
2026-08-11
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Amazon.com Services, LLC, Amazon.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Moore, Colby) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
2026-08-12
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ORDERED the unredacted version of Exhibit A (Dkt. 174-1) will remain under seal until further order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 8/12/2026. (swil) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
2026-08-12
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Set/Reset Hearings: Settlement Conference reset for 9/23/2026 at 12:00 PM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz, )
2026-08-12
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No Actions
This matter is before the Court on The parties Joint Motion to Extend Expert Discovery Deadline (the "Motion"). Dkt. 203 . The close of discovery in this case is August 14, 2026. The parties request an extension of the discovery period for the limited purpose or permitting Plaintiff to conduct an additional deposition of Dr. Yongjun Wu on August 20, 2026. Upon consideration of the Motion, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED the Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that BitHarmony is permitted to conduct the limited deposition of Dr. Yongjun Wu on August 20, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 8/13/26. (tfitz, ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
2026-08-13
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