Celltrace LLC v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

6:09-cv-00371

Overview

Case Number 6:09-cv-00371

Filing Date 2009-08-19

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2010-12-08

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

Presiding Judge Leonard Davis

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Plaintiff

Celltrace LLC

Represented By

13 Attorneys Listed

Johnny Ward , Jr

PO Box 1231

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

PO Box 1231, Longview, TX 75606

Steven Wayne Hartsell

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 978-6600

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Mark William Born

The Ware Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 744-5000

Fax: +1 (214) 744-5013

2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900

Leslie Dale Ware

The Ware Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 744-5000

Fax: +1 (214) 744-5013

2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1900

Jack Wesley Hill

Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC

Tel: +1 (903) 757-6400

Fax: +1 (903) 757-2323

1507 Bill Owens Parkway, Longview, TX 75604

George T Scott

Charhon, Callahan, Robson & Garza PLLC

Tel: +1 (469) 587-7264

Fax: +1 (214) 764-8392

3333 Lee Parkway, Ste 460

Eric Sean Tautfest

Gray Reed & McGraw LLP - Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 954-4135

Fax: +1 (469) 320-6901

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4600, Dallas, TX 75201

Decker A Cammack

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC

Tel: +1 (817) 878-0500

Fax: +1 (817) 878-0501

301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500

Christie Brow Lindsey

Berend & Lindsey, PLLC

Tel: +1 (817) 377-9111

Fax: +1 (817) 377-3485

3901 W. Vickery Blvd., No. 4, Forth Worth, TX 76107

Brent Nelson Bumgardner

Nelson Bumgardner Conroy PC - Fort Worth

Tel: +1 (817) 377-3490

3131 W 7th Street, Suite 300

Edward R Nelson , III

Nelson Bumgardner Conroy PC - Fort Worth

Tel: +1 (817) 377-3489

3131 W 7th Street, Suite 300

Gordie Donald Puckett

Griffin Law PLLC

Tel: +1 (817) 377-9111

Fax: +1 (817) 377-3485

312 W 8th Street, Dallas, TX 75208

Barry Bumgardner

Barry Bumgardner Law, PLLC

Tel: +1 (512) 228-8562

1000 Wade St, Nashville, TN 37203

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Jon T Hohenthaner

Desmarais LLP - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 351-3400

Fax: +1 (212) 351-3401

230 Park Avenue, Floor 26

Garreth Alexander Sarosi

Charhon, Callahan, Robson & Garza PLLC

Tel: +1 (469) 587-7241

Fax: +1 (214) 764-8392

3333 Lee Parkway, Ste 460

Earl Glenn Thames , Jr

Potter Minton

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 593-0846

Potter Minton, 102 N. College Avenue

Andrew G Heinz

Kirkland & Ellis, LLP - NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 351-3400

Fax: +1 (212) 351-3401

601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Acacia Research Corporation

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Marc Jeffrey Schneider

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC - Newport Beach

Tel: +1 (949) 725-4000

Fax: +1 (949) 725-4100

660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600

John J Little

Email: jlittle@lpf-law.com

Tel: +1 (214) 573-2300

Fax: +1 (214) 573-2323

Little Pedersen Fankhauser, 901 Main Street

Megan Dredla Hoyt

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Tel: +1 (512) 391-8805

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 501 W. 5th St.

Stephen G Gleboff

University of North Texas System

Tel: +1 (214) 752-5983

Fax: +1 (214) 752-5980

University of North Texas System, 1901 Main Street, Suite 700

Matthew T Montgomery

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC - Newport Beach

Tel: +1 (949) 725-4000

Fax: +1 (949) 725-4100

660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600

Technical Advisor

Michael McLemore

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Michael Thomas McLemore

Law Office of Michael T. McLemore

Tel: +1 (832) 489-8725

107 Neville Wood Ct, Lakeway, TX 78738

Counter Defendant

Acacia Patent Acquisition, LLC

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Marc Jeffrey Schneider

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC - Newport Beach

Tel: +1 (949) 725-4000

Fax: +1 (949) 725-4100

660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600

John J Little

Email: jlittle@lpf-law.com

Tel: +1 (214) 573-2300

Fax: +1 (214) 573-2323

Little Pedersen Fankhauser, 901 Main Street

Megan Dredla Hoyt

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Tel: +1 (512) 391-8805

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 501 W. 5th St.

Stephen G Gleboff

University of North Texas System

Tel: +1 (214) 752-5983

Fax: +1 (214) 752-5980

University of North Texas System, 1901 Main Street, Suite 700

Matthew T Montgomery

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC - Newport Beach

Tel: +1 (949) 725-4000

Fax: +1 (949) 725-4100

660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600

Defendant

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Jon T Hohenthaner

Desmarais LLP - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 351-3400

Fax: +1 (212) 351-3401

230 Park Avenue, Floor 26

Garreth Alexander Sarosi

Charhon, Callahan, Robson & Garza PLLC

Tel: +1 (469) 587-7241

Fax: +1 (214) 764-8392

3333 Lee Parkway, Ste 460

Earl Glenn Thames , Jr

Potter Minton

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 593-0846

Potter Minton, 102 N. College Avenue

Andrew G Heinz

Kirkland & Ellis, LLP - NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 351-3400

Fax: +1 (212) 351-3401

601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Mediator

James W Knowles

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

James W Knowles

Knowles Mediations

Tel: +1 (903) 534-3800

Fax: +1 (903) 534-3806

Knowles Mediations, 909 East South East Loop 323

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Leonard Davis

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7551933	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

2009-08-19

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COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

2009-08-19

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COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Celltrace LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation, Other Affiliate Acacia Patent Acquisition, LLC for Celltrace LLC. (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

2009-08-19

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Celltrace LLC v. MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Celltrace LLC Follow

Represented By

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Acacia Research Corporation Follow

Represented By

Technical Advisor

Michael McLemore Follow

Represented By

Counter Defendant

Acacia Patent Acquisition, LLC Follow

Represented By

Defendant

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Mediator

James W Knowles Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

COMPLAINT against MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000002120652.), filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Celltrace LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation, Other Affiliate Acacia Patent Acquisition, LLC for Celltrace LLC. (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brent Nelson Bumgardner on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Bumgardner, Brent) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Edward R Nelson, III on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Nelson, Edward) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christie Brow Lindsey on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Lindsey, Christie) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Barry Bumgardner on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Bumgardner, Barry) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

Judge Leonard Davis added. (mll, )

U.S. PATENT NO. 7,551,933 (rlf, )

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric Sean Tautfest on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Tautfest, Eric) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gordie Donald Puckett on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Leslie Dale Ware on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Ware, Leslie) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark William Born on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Born, Mark) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Issued as to MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., and emailed to pltf's atty for service. (mll, ) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 09/09/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 09/09/2009)

NOTICE by Celltrace LLC re 13 Order,, of Request for Scheduling Conference (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 09/14/2009)

FILED IN ERROR. SEE ENTRY 18 FOR CORRECTION APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jon T Hohenthaner for MetroPCS Communications, Inc. and MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (kls, ) Modified on 9/21/2009 (gsg). (Entered: 09/18/2009)

APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jon T Hohenthaner for MetroPCS Communications, Inc. and MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. Receipt 6-1-19355. (gsg) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent MetroPCS, Inc. for MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.; Corporate Parent None for MetroPCS Communications, Inc.. (Thames, Earl) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 18 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (gsg) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

Return of Service Executed as to MetroPCS Communications, Inc. on 8/21/2009, by personal service. (mll, ) (Entered: 09/21/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Garreth Alexander Sarosi on behalf of MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. (Sarosi, Garreth) (Entered: 09/22/2009)

Return of Service Executed as to MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. on 8/20/2009, by personal service. (mll, ) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bumgardner, Brent) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bumgardner, Brent) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bumgardner, Brent) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bumgardner, Brent) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

ORDER granting 24 Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 9/24/2009. (gsg) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In The Alternative, Motion To Strike And For A More Definite Statement filed by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Thames, Earl) (Entered: 09/25/2009)

ORDER denying as moot 14 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion to Strike and for a More Definite Statement. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 9/29/2009. (kls, ) (Entered: 09/29/2009)

ORDER setting Status Conference for 11/2/2009 01:30 PM before Judge Leonard Davis and Judge John Love. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 10/09/09. cc:attys 10-09-09(mll, ) (Entered: 10/09/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Decker A Cammack on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Cammack, Decker) (Entered: 10/09/2009)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Wesley Hill on behalf of Celltrace LLC (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 10/12/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 10/13/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 10/13/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 10/13/2009)

RESPONSE to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by Plaintiff filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 10/28/2009)

RESPONSE to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by Plaintiff filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 10/28/2009)

RESPONSE to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement by Plaintiff filed by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Puckett, Gordie) (Entered: 10/28/2009)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File P.R. 3-1/3-2 and 3-3/3-4 Submissions by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bumgardner, Barry) (Entered: 10/30/2009)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File P.R. 3-1/3-2 and 3-3/3-4 Submissions by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bumgardner, Barry) (Entered: 10/30/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement filed by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 10/31/2009)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Or, In the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement filed by MetroPCS Communications, Inc., MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Thames, Earl) (Entered: 10/31/2009)

ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time and extending deadlines to Comply with P.R. 3-1/3-2 and 3-3/3-4. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 11/02/09. cc:attys 11-02-09 (mll, ) (Entered: 11/02/2009)

Minute Entry - 11.2.09 Status Conference for proceedings held before Judge Leonard Davis and Judge John Love: Status Conference held on 11/2/2009. (Court Reporter Shea Sloan.) (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Sign-In Sheet) (rlf, ) (Entered: 11/02/2009)

Minute Entry - 11.2.09 Status Conference for proceedings held before Judge Leonard Davis and Judge John Love: Status Conference held on 11/2/2009. (Court Reporter Shea Sloan.) (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Sign-In Sheet) (rlf, ) (Entered: 11/02/2009)

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge John D. Love and Judge Davis: Status Conference held on 11/2/2009. (refer to document #37) (Court Reporter Shea Sloan.) (mjm, )

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Agreed Docket Control Order and Discovery Order by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tautfest, Eric) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Agreed Docket Control Order and Discovery Order by Celltrace LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tautfest, Eric) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

Celltrace LLC

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.

Acacia Research Corporation

Michael McLemore

Acacia Patent Acquisition, LLC

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

James W Knowles