Eolas Technologies Incorporated v. Google Inc.

6:15-cv-01039

Overview

Case Number 6:15-cv-01039

Filing Date 2015-11-24

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2017-03-13

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

Presiding Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Counter Claimant

Google Inc.

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

David A Perlson

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 875-6600

Fax: +1 (415) 875-6700

50 California Street, 22nd Floor

Felipe Corredor

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 875-6600

Fax: +1 (415) 875-6700

50 California Street, 22nd Floor

Michael Daniel Powell

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan - Redwood

Tel: +1 (650) 801-5000

Fax: +1 (650) 801-5100

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan - Redwood, 555 Twin Dolphin Dr

Lindsay M Cooper

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 875-6600

Fax: +1 (415) 875-6700

50 California Street, 22nd Floor

Charles Kramer Verhoeven

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 875-6600

Fax: +1 (415) 875-6700

50 California Street, 22nd Floor

Michael E Jones

Potter Minton, a Professional Corporation

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 593-0846

Potter Minton, a Professional Corporation, 110 N College Avenue

Derek J Tang

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 875-6600

Fax: +1 (415) 875-6700

50 California Street, 22nd Floor

Counter-Claimant

Eolas Technologies Incorporated

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Kevin Hess

McKool Smith, PC - Austin

Tel: +1 (512) 692-8749

Fax: +1 (512) 692-8744

300 West 6th Street, Suite 1700, Austin, TX 78701

Craig N Tolliver

McKool Smith, PC - Austin

Tel: +1 (512) 692-8700

Fax: +1 (512) 692-8744

300 West 6th Street, Suite 1700, Austin, TX 78701

Kevin Lee Burgess

McKool Smith

Tel: +1 (512) 692-8704

Fax: +1 (512) 692-8744

McKool Smith, 300 W 6th St

John Bruce Campbell , Jr

McKool Smith, PC - Austin

Tel: +1 (512) 692-8730

Fax: +1 (512) 692-8744

300 West 6th St, Suite 1700

Mario A Apreotesi

Vinson & Elkins LLP - Austin

Tel: +1 (512) 542-8433

Fax: +1 (512) 236-3259

2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746

James E Quigley

McKool Smith, PC - Austin

Tel: +1 (512) 692-8700

Fax: +1 (512) 692-8744

300 West 6th Street, Suite 1700, Austin, TX 78701

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Robert W. Schroeder, III

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5497500.), filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

2015-11-24

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5497500.), filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

2015-11-24

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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

2015-11-24

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

2015-11-24

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Eolas Technologies Incorporated v. Google Inc.

Overview

Parties

Counter Claimant

Google Inc. Follow

Represented By

Counter-Claimant

Eolas Technologies Incorporated Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5497500.), filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5497500.), filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated identifying Corporate Parent None for Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/24/2015)

Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III added. (mll, )

Add and Terminate Judges

SUMMONS Issued as to Google Inc., and emailed to pltf for service. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)

Return of Service Executed as to Google Inc. on 12/1/2015, by personal service; answer due: 12/22/2015. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Google Inc..( Jones, Michael) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mario A Apreotesi on behalf of Eolas Technologies Incorporated (Apreotesi, Mario) (Entered: 12/08/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Bruce Campbell, Jr on behalf of Eolas Technologies Incorporated (Campbell, John) (Entered: 12/08/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Google Inc. to 1/21/2016. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( sm, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Kramer Verhoeven on behalf of Google Inc. (Verhoeven, Charles) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David A Perlson on behalf of Google Inc. (Perlson, David) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Derek J Tang on behalf of Google Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5532646. (Tang, Derek) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Lindsay M Cooper on behalf of Google Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5532660. (Cooper, Lindsay) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Daniel Powell on behalf of Google Inc. (Powell, Michael) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Felipe Corredor on behalf of Google Inc. (Corredor, Felipe) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James E Quigley on behalf of Eolas Technologies Incorporated (Quigley, James) (Entered: 01/19/2016)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint for Patent Infringement by Google Inc..(Perlson, David) (Entered: 01/21/2016)

NOTICE by Eolas Technologies Incorporated NOTICE OF READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

Remark

This civil action is CONSOLIDATED with cause 6:15cv1038 designated as the Lead Case. All future pleadings -- except relating to venue -- are to be filed in the Lead Case. This case remains active for venue determination and trial. (mll, )

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Google Inc.'s Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California by Google Inc.. (Perlson, David) (Entered: 02/09/2016)

Additional Attachments to Main Document (Proposed Order): 21 SEALED MOTION to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California.. (Perlson, David) (Entered: 02/09/2016)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE***AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc., filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Burgess, Kevin) Modified on 2/16/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 02/16/2016)

Notice of Docket Correction

***FILED IN ERROR, TO BE FILED ONLY IN THE LEAD CASE. Document # 23, Amended Complaint. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (sm, )

ORDER granting 20 Motion to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 02/22/16. (mll, ) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal EOLAS'S RESPONSE TO GOOGLE'S MOTION TO TRANSFER by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 02/26/2016)

ORDER granting 25 Motion to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 02/29/16. (mll, ) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 26 Sealed Patent Response to Sealed Patent Motion,,,, by Google Inc.. (Perlson, David) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/9/2016: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (sm, ). (Entered: 03/07/2016)

ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 21 SEALED MOTION to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California; Replies due by 3/10/2016. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 03/09/16. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/09/2016)

UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 26 Sealed Patent Response to Sealed Patent Motion,,,, by Google Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perlson, David) Modified on 3/11/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/10/2016)

ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 30 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 26 Sealed Patent Response to Sealed Patent Motion . Replies due by 3/14/2016. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/11/16. (mjc, ) (Entered: 03/11/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Google Inc.'s Reply in Support of Its Motion to Transfer Venue by Google Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perlson, David) (Entered: 03/14/2016)

ORDER granting 32 Motion to Seal Defendant's Reply in Support of Its Motion to Transfer Venue. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/15/16. (mjc, ) (Entered: 03/15/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal SUR-REPLY IN OPPOSITION TO GOOGLE'S MOTION TO TRANSFER by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 03/24/2016)

ORDER granting 35 Motion to Seal Sur Reply. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/28/2016. (gsg) (Entered: 03/28/2016)

Notice of Hearing on Motion

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Brief in Support of Its Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California by Google Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perlson, David) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Supplemental Brief in Support of Its Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California by Google Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perlson, David) (Entered: 05/02/2016)

SEALED PATENT RESPONSE by Eolas Technologies Incorporated to 40 Sealed Motion, filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 05/09/2016)

ORDER granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 05/13/16. (mll, ) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 05/13/16. (mll, ) (Entered: 05/13/2016)

NOTICE by Eolas Technologies Incorporated re 21 SEALED MOTION to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF ITS OPPOSITIONS TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO TRANSFER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 06/17/2016)

***MOTION FILED AND GRANTED IN CONSOLIDATED LEAD CASE 6:15CV1038.***Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Google Inc.. (Perlson, David) Modified on 9/12/2016 (mjc, ). Modified on 9/12/2016 (mjc, ). (Entered: 09/01/2016)

***VACATED, See 54 USCA-FEDERAL CIRCUIT Order*** SEALED ORDER denying 21 Sealed Motion to Transfer Venue. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 11/01/16. (mll, ) Modified on 11/16/2016 (bas, ). UNSEALED PER NOTICE (DKT. #50) Modified on 2/23/2017 (dlc, ). (Entered: 11/01/2016)

NOTICE by Eolas Technologies Incorporated NOTICE REGARDING THE COURT'S ORDER REGARDING SEALED ORDER (DKT.49) (Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 11/08/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Kevin) (Entered: 01/23/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Craig N Tolliver on behalf of Eolas Technologies Incorporated (Tolliver, Craig) (Entered: 01/23/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kevin Hess on behalf of Eolas Technologies Incorporated (Hess, Kevin) (Entered: 01/23/2017)

ORDER that Michael E. Jones and E. Glenn Thames, Jr. of the Potter Minton, PC law firm be allowed to withdraw and are hereby withdrawn as counsel for Defendant Google Inc. in the above lead and consolidated matters. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 03/03/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/03/2017)

Notice (Other)

NOTICE: This Case No. 6:15-cv-1039 transferred from Texas Eastern has been opened in California Northern District as case 3:17-cv-01138, filed 03/06/2017, per 251 Order to Transfer in Lead Case 6:15-cv-1038. (rlf)

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

Interdistrict transfer to the Northern District of California. (rlf)

Track Case Updates

Google Inc.

Eolas Technologies Incorporated

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNOREAMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Google Inc., filed by Eolas Technologies Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Burgess, Kevin) Modified on 2/16/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 02/16/2016)

FILED IN ERROR, TO BE FILED ONLY IN THE LEAD CASE. Document # 23, Amended Complaint. PLEASE IGNORE. (sm, )

MOTION FILED AND GRANTED IN CONSOLIDATED LEAD CASE 6:15CV1038.Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Google Inc.. (Perlson, David) Modified on 9/12/2016 (mjc, ). Modified on 9/12/2016 (mjc, ). (Entered: 09/01/2016)

VACATED, See 54 USCA-FEDERAL CIRCUIT Order SEALED ORDER denying 21 Sealed Motion to Transfer Venue. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 11/01/16. (mll, ) Modified on 11/16/2016 (bas, ). UNSEALED PER NOTICE (DKT. #50) Modified on 2/23/2017 (dlc, ). (Entered: 11/01/2016)