Brain Life, LLC v. Elekta Inc.

3:10-cv-01539

Overview

Case Number 3:10-cv-01539

Filing Date 2010-07-23

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2013-05-31

Court District Court, S.D. California (casd)

Presiding Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:0145 Civil Action to Obtain Patent

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Zheng Liu

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, 1000 Marsh Road

Matthew Herman Poppe

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

1000 Marsh Road, Menlo, CA 94025

Brainlab, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Jay R. Campbell

Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

Tel: +1 (216) 736-3156

Fax: +1 (216) 621-6165

1621 Euclid Avenue, 19th Floor

Kyle Bradford Fleming

Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar

Tel: +1 (216) 621-1113

Fax: +1 (216) 621-6165

Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, 1621 Euclid Avenue

Mark C. Johnson

Renner, Otto, Boiselle & Sklar, LLP

Tel: +1 (216) 621-1113

Fax: +1 (216) 621-6165

1621 Euclid Avenue, 19th Floor

Elekta Inc.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Andrew Ryan Sommer

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 282-5896

Fax: +1 (202) 282-5100

1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-3817

Patrick James Sullivan

Law offices of Patrick J Sullivan

Tel: +1 (760) 757-7222

Fax: +1 (760) 721-8943

810 Mission Avenue, Suite 300

Theresa M. Gillis

Mayer Brown LLP

Tel: +1 (212) 506-2553

Fax: +1 (212) 849-5553

1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-5820

Thomas W. Jenkins

Mayer Brown LLP

Tel: +1 (312) 701-7104

71 South Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606

Jennifer Sklenar

Arnold & Porter

Tel: +1 (213) 243-4027

Fax: +1 (213) 243-4199

Arnold & Porter, 777 South Figueroa Street

Erick J. Palmer

Mayer Brown LLP

Tel: +1 (312) 701-8352

Fax: +1 (301) 706-9316

71 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Medtronic, Inc.

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

James F. Hurst

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (312) 558-5600

Fax: +1 (312) 558-5700

35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-9703

David P Dalke

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 615-1938

Fax: +1 (213) 615-1750

333 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Gail J. Standish

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 615-1731

Fax: +1 (213) 615-1750

333 South Grand Avenue, 38th Floor

Peter E. Perkowski

Perkowski Legal, PC

Tel: +1 (323) 707-3154

727 W. 7th St. #822, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3748

Plaintiff

Brain Life, LLC

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Jonathan T. Suder

Friedman, Suder & Cooke

Tel: +1 (817) 334-0134

Fax: +1 (817) 334-0401

Friedman, Suder & Cooke, 604 East Fourth Street

Ryan B. Kennedy

The Adams Kennedy Law Firm, LLC

Tel: +1 (505) 323-3145

Fax: +1 (505) 222-3147

901 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Suite H262

Paul E Adams

The Adams Law Firm

Tel: +1 (505) 222-3145

Fax: +1 (505) 222-3147

550 West C Street, Suite 2000

Michael T. Cooke

Friedman, Suder & Cooke

Tel: +1 (817) 334-0054

Fax: +1 (817) 334-0401

Friedman, Suder & Cooke, 604 East 4th Street

Brett M. Pinkus

Friedman, Suder & Cooke

Tel: +1 (817) 334-0359

Fax: +1 (817) 334-0401

Friedman, Suder & Cooke, 604 East 4th Street

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, S.D. California (casd)

Presiding Judge

Cathy Ann Bencivengo

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US5398684	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Brainlab, Inc., Elekta Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 16167.), filed by Brain Life, LLC.(yeb) (mam). (Entered: 07/23/2010)

2010-07-23

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REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) 5,398,684 (yeb) (mam). (Entered: 07/23/2010)

2010-07-23

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (kaj)(mam). (Entered: 07/26/2010)

2010-07-23

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NOTICE of Appearance by Peter E. Perkowski on behalf of Medtronic, Inc. (Perkowski, Peter) (kaj). (Entered: 08/16/2010)

2010-08-16

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Brain Life, LLC v. Elekta Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Brainlab, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Elekta Inc. Follow

Represented By

Medtronic, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Brain Life, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Brainlab, Inc., Elekta Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 16167.), filed by Brain Life, LLC.(yeb) (mam). (Entered: 07/23/2010)

REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) *5,398,684* (yeb) (mam). (Entered: 07/23/2010)

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (kaj)(mam). (Entered: 07/26/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter E. Perkowski on behalf of Medtronic, Inc. (Perkowski, Peter) (kaj). (Entered: 08/16/2010)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Medtronic, Inc.. (Perkowski, Peter) (kaj). (Entered: 08/16/2010)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Elekta Inc..(Sklenar, Jennifer) (kaj). (Entered: 08/18/2010)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Elekta Inc.. (Sklenar, Jennifer) (kaj). (Entered: 08/18/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Michael T. Cooke appearing for Plaintiff Brain Life, LLC (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ag) (Entered: 08/23/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Jonathan T. Suder appearing for Plaintiff Brain Life, LLC (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ag) (Entered: 08/23/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Brett M. Pinkus appearing for Plaintiff Brain Life, LLC (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ag) (Entered: 08/23/2010)

Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.. (Liu, Zheng) (kaj). (Entered: 08/24/2010)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Brainlab, Inc..(Fleming, Kyle) (kaj). (Entered: 08/25/2010)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Brainlab, Inc.. (Fleming, Kyle) (kaj). (Entered: 08/25/2010)

NOTICE by Brain Life, LLC of Standing Order in Civil Cases (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Chamber Rules)(Adams, Paul)(kaj). (Entered: 08/27/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: James F. Hurst appearing for Defendant Medtronic, Inc. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(leh) (Entered: 09/16/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Theresa M. Gillis appearing for Defendant Elekta Inc. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(leh) (Entered: 09/17/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Andrew R. Sommer appearing for Defendant Elekta Inc. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(leh) (Entered: 09/17/2010)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Medtronic, Inc..(Perkowski, Peter) Modified on 9/20/2010 to add text re jury demand (kaj). (Entered: 09/17/2010)

NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Medtronic, Inc. (Perkowski, Peter)(kaj). (Entered: 09/17/2010)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.. (Poppe, Matthew) qc mail sent re atty association, cert of service (kaj). (Entered: 09/17/2010)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. re 23 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(B)(6)MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(B)(6) (Liu, Zheng) (kaj). (Entered: 09/20/2010)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. re 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement (Poppe, Matthew)(kaj). (Entered: 09/20/2010)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. re 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement Served on Theresa M. Gillis Via U.S. Mail (Poppe, Matthew)(kaj). (Entered: 09/20/2010)

NOTICE of Appearance by Gail J. Standish on behalf of Medtronic, Inc. (Standish, Gail) (kaj). (Entered: 09/21/2010)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Ryan B. Kennedy appearing for Plaintiff Brain Life, LLC. (leh) (Entered: 09/24/2010)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(B)(6) filed by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Liu, Zheng) Modified on 11/9/2010 text modified, qc mailer sent re event to use (kaj). (Entered: 11/08/2010)

MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) by Elekta Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities In Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A In Support of Memo of Points and Authorities)(Sklenar, Jennifer) (kaj). (Entered: 11/19/2010)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Adams, Paul) (tkl). (Entered: 12/27/2010)

Reply to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) filed by Elekta Inc. (Sklenar, Jennifer) Modified on 1/4/2011 to modify text, qc mail sent re correct event (kaj). (Entered: 01/03/2011)

DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT 38 - Ex Parte MOTION to Supplement Sur-Reply by Brain Life, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Sur-Reply)(Adams, Paul) (kaj). Modified on 1/13/2011 to withdraw document (kaj). (Entered: 01/11/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 Ex Parte MOTION to Supplement Sur-Reply by Brain Life, LLC filed by Elekta Inc.. (Sklenar, Jennifer) (kaj). (Entered: 01/12/2011)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Brain Life, LLC re 36 Ex Parte MOTION to Supplement Sur-Reply filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 01/12/2011)

Ex Parte Application for Leave to File Sur-Reply to Elekta's Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss 34 by Brain Life, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Paul Adams, # 2 Supplement Sur-Reply)(Adams, Paul) Modified on 1/18/2011 to modify text, event; qc mail sent (kaj). (Entered: 01/14/2011)

RESPONSE re 39 Ex Parte Application to File Sur-Reply filed by Elekta Inc. (Sklenar, Jennifer) (kaj). (Entered: 01/14/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick J Sullivan on behalf of Elekta Inc. (Sullivan, Patrick) (kaj). (Entered: 04/13/2011)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Elekta Inc. (Sullivan, Patrick) (lmt). (Entered: 04/20/2011)

NOTICE by Brain Life, LLC of Paul Adams' Name Change of Firm (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 05/06/2011)

NOTICE by Brain Life, LLC Withdrawal of Ryan B. Kennedy as Counsel for Plaintiff (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 05/06/2011)

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against all defendants filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Adams, Paul) Modified on 8/4/11 to edit text (kaj). (Entered: 08/03/2011)

NOTICE by Brain Life, LLC of Global-Tech case (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 08/05/2011)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Mark C. Johnson appearing for Defendant Brainlab, Inc. Signed by Judge Larry Alan Burns on 8/9/11 (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(kaj)(jrd) (Entered: 08/11/2011)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Jay R. Campbell appearing for Defendant Brainlab, Inc. Signed by Judge Larry Alan Burns on 8/9/11 (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(kaj)(jrd) (Entered: 08/11/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss Varian Medical Systems, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Brain Life's First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(B)(6) by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Poppe, Matthew) (kaj). (Entered: 08/17/2011)

ANSWER to 46 Amended Complaint by Brainlab, Inc..(Fleming, Kyle) (leh). (Entered: 08/22/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint against Medtronic, Inc. pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Medtronic, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Perkowski, Peter)(leh). (Entered: 08/22/2011)

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand and Affirmative Defenses by Elekta Inc.(Sullivan, Patrick) (mtb). (Entered: 08/22/2011)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Erick J. Palmer appearing for Defendant Elekta Inc. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(cge) (Entered: 09/08/2011)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Thomas W. Jenkins appearing for Defendant Elekta Inc. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(cge) (Entered: 09/12/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 52 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint against Medtronic, Inc. pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 09/18/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 56 MOTION for Default Judgment against Medtronic MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Medtronic's Motion to Dismiss the FAC of Plaintiff filed by Medtronic, Inc.. (Perkowski, Peter) (lmt). (Entered: 09/28/2011)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 52 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint against Medtronic, Inc. pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Medtronic, Inc.. (Perkowski, Peter)(kaj). (Entered: 10/07/2011)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 56 MOTION for Default Judgment against Medtronic MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Medtronic's Motion to Dismiss the FAC of Plaintiff filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Adams, Paul) (kaj). (Entered: 10/10/2011)

MOTION to Sever Pursuant to Rules 20(a)(2) and 21 For Misjoinder of Defendants. by Elekta Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Exhibit A)(Jenkins, Thomas)(kaj). (Entered: 10/17/2011)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 64 MOTION to Sever Pursuant to Rules 20(a)(2) and 21 For Misjoinder of Defendants. Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendant Elekta's Motion to Sever (Docket No. 64) filed by Brain Life, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cooke, Michael) (kaj). (Entered: 11/14/2011)

REPLY - Other re 64 MOTION to Sever Pursuant to Rules 20(a)(2) and 21 For Misjoinder of Defendants. filed by Elekta Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B)(Jenkins, Thomas) (kaj). (Entered: 11/21/2011)

ORDER denying plaintiff's 56 Motion for Default Judgment as to Medtronic; granting plaintiff's 56 Motion to strike Medtronic's 52 Motion to Dismiss; Signed by Judge Larry Alan Burns on 1/3/12. (kaj) (jrl).

NOTICE of Appearance by David P Dalke on behalf of Medtronic, Inc. (Dalke, David)(yeb). (Entered: 03/19/2012)

ORDER Denying Defendant Varian Medical Systems Inc.'s 50 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 04/19/12. (cge)(jrd)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Amended Complaint by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.. (Liu, Zheng)(yeb). (Entered: 04/24/2012)

ORDER Granting 75 Plaintiff Brain Life, LLC and Defendant Varian Medical Systems, Inc.'s Motion to Extend Time for Filing an Answer to the Amended Complaint; answer due 5/10/2012. Signed by Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo on 04/30/2012. (yeb)(jrd) (Entered: 05/01/2012)

NOTICE by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Notice of Pending Federal Circuit Appeal with Relevance to Motion to Dismiss (Liu, Zheng)(yeb). (Entered: 05/01/2012)

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.'s ANSWER to 46 Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Brain Life, LLC by Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(Poppe, Matthew)(yeb). (Entered: 05/10/2012)

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

Brainlab, Inc.

Elekta Inc.

Medtronic, Inc.

Brain Life, LLC

REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) 5,398,684 (yeb) (mam). (Entered: 07/23/2010)