EXFO Inc. v. Viavi Solutions, Inc.

2:15-cv-01685

Overview

Case Number 2:15-cv-01685

Filing Date 2015-10-27

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2016-12-30

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

Technical Advisor

Scott Woloson

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Scott Woloson

Law Office of Scott Woloson

Tel: +1 (281) 352-9878

Fax: +1 (281) 978-2172

1431 Wirt Road # 141, Houston, TX 77055

Mediator

James M Amend

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

James M Amend

71 S. Wacker Drive

Tel: +1 (612) 332-8225

Fax: +1 (312) 655-0644

71 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3090

Defendant

Viavi Solutions, Inc.

Represented By

13 Attorneys Listed

Robert Edward Bugg

Venable LLP - NY

Tel: +1 (212) 370-6241

Fax: +1 (212) 307-5598

1270 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020

Ralph Albert Dengler

Venable, LLP - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 503-0655

Fax: +1 (212) 307-5598

1270 Avenue of the Americas, 24th Floor

Megan S Woodworth

Venable LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 344-4507

Fax: +1 (202) 344-8300

575 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004

Frank C Cimino , Jr

Venable LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 344-4569

Fax: +1 (202) 344-8300

575 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004

Alessandra Carcaterra Messing

Brown Rudnick, LLP - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 209-4871

Fax: +1 (212) 938-2990

Seven Times Square 47th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Shannon Marie Dacus

The Dacus Firm, PC

Tel: +1 (903) 705-1117

Fax: +1 (903) 581-2543

821 ESE Loop 323, Suite 430

Peter Aaron Kerr

Tarle Law, P.C.

Tel: +1 (512) 862-2447

Fax: +1 (512) 306-1913

4301 Westbank Drive, Building B, Suite 140

J Thad Heartfield

The Heartfield Law Firm

Tel: +1 (409) 866-3318

Fax: +1 (409) 866-5789

2195 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706

Deron R Dacus

The Dacus Firm, PC

Tel: +1 (903) 705-1117

Fax: +1 (903) 581-2543

821 ESE Loop 323, Suite 430

Peter Lambrianakos

Brown Rudnick - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 209-4813

Fax: +1 (212) 209-4801

Brown Rudnick - New York, Seven Times Square 47th Floor

Lawrence Chester Drucker

Brown Rudnick - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 209-4956

Fax: +1 (212) 938-2985

Brown Rudnick - New York, Seven Times Square 47th Floor

Vincent J Rubino , III

Brown Rudnick, LLP - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 209-4974

Fax: +1 (212) 938-2974

Seven Times Square 47th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Alfred Ross Fabricant

Brown Rudnick - New York

Tel: +1 (212) 209-4855

Fax: +1 (212) 209-4801

Brown Rudnick - New York, Seven Times Square 47th Floor

Plaintiff

EXFO America Inc.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Eric Allan Buresh

Erise IP, PA - Overland Park

Tel: +1 (913) 777-5600

Fax: +1 (913) 777-5601

Erise IP, PA - Overland Park, 7015 College Blvd., Suite 700

Abran James Kean

Erise, IP, PA - Colorado

Tel: +1 (913) 777-5600

Fax: +1 (913) 777-5601

Erise, IP, PA - Colorado, 5299 DTC Blvd.

James Matthew Oehler

Brinks Gilson & Lione

Tel: +1 (312) 840-3253

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione, 455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive

David P Lindner

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 321-4200

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago, 455 N Cityfront Plaza

Jennifer Parker Ainsworth

Wilson Robertson & Cornelius PC

Tel: +1 (903) 509-5000

Fax: +1 (903) 509-5092

909 ESE Loop 323, Suite 400

James R Sobieraj

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 321-4200

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago, 455 N Cityfront Plaza

EXFO Inc.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Eric Allan Buresh

Erise IP, PA - Overland Park

Tel: +1 (913) 777-5600

Fax: +1 (913) 777-5601

Erise IP, PA - Overland Park, 7015 College Blvd., Suite 700

Abran James Kean

Erise, IP, PA - Colorado

Tel: +1 (913) 777-5600

Fax: +1 (913) 777-5601

Erise, IP, PA - Colorado, 5299 DTC Blvd.

James Matthew Oehler

Brinks Gilson & Lione

Tel: +1 (312) 840-3253

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione, 455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive

David P Lindner

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 321-4200

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago, 455 N Cityfront Plaza

Jennifer Parker Ainsworth

Wilson Robertson & Cornelius PC

Tel: +1 (903) 509-5000

Fax: +1 (903) 509-5092

909 ESE Loop 323, Suite 400

James R Sobieraj

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago

Tel: +1 (312) 321-4200

Fax: +1 (312) 321-4299

Brinks Gilson & Lione - Chicago, 455 N Cityfront Plaza

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 Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

2015-10-27

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

2015-10-27

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EXFO Inc. v. Viavi Solutions, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Technical Advisor

Scott Woloson Follow

Represented By

Mediator

James M Amend Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Viavi Solutions, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

EXFO America Inc. Follow

Represented By

EXFO Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5455305.), filed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. identifying Corporate Parent None for EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/27/2015)

SUMMONS Issued as to Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (ch, ) (Entered: 10/29/2015)

Case ASSIGNED to Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (ch, )

Notice of Magistrate Availability

Case Assigned/Reassigned

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by David P Lindner on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5469581. (Lindner, David) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James R Sobieraj on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sobieraj, James) (Entered: 11/04/2015)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by EXFO Inc., EXFO America Inc.. Viavi Solutions, Inc. served on 10/29/2015, answer due 11/19/2015. (ch, ) (Entered: 11/18/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Viavi Solutions, Inc. ( Heartfield, J) (Entered: 11/19/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Viavi Solutions, Inc. to 12/21/2015. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Viavi Solutions, Inc. to 1/5/2016. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Viavi Solutions, Inc..(Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 01/05/2016)

NOTICE of Readiness for Scheduling Conference by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/11/2016)

ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 2/19/2016 11:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/25/2016. (ch, ) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alfred Ross Fabricant on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Fabricant, Alfred) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lawrence Chester Drucker on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Drucker, Lawrence) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter Lambrianakos on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Vincent J Rubino, III on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5592667. (Rubino, Vincent) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

NOTICE of Hearing: TIME CHANGE ONLY: Scheduling Conference reset for 2/19/2016 01:45 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (SMC)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter Aaron Kerr on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Kerr, Peter) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

NOTICE by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (Notice of Attorneys Attending the Scheduling Conference) (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Docket Control Order by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Discovery Order by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Protective Order by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed E-Discovery Order by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

NOTICE by Viavi Solutions, Inc. of Attorneys attending Scheduling Conference (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 02/12/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shannon Marie Dacus on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Dacus, Shannon) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

NOTICE by Viavi Solutions, Inc. AMENDED Notice of Attorney Attending Scheduling Conference (Dacus, Shannon) (Entered: 02/18/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Alessandra Carcaterra on behalf of Viavi Solutions, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-5617509. (Carcaterra, Alessandra) (Entered: 02/18/2016)

ORDER granting 22 Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Discovery Order. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/19/16. (ch, ) (Entered: 02/19/2016)

E-DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/19/16. (ch, ) (Entered: 02/19/2016)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/19/16. (ch, ) (Entered: 02/19/2016)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Scheduling Conference held on 2/19/2016. Attorneys James Sobieraj, Jennifer Ainsworth, and Sharon Dacus were present. (bas)

Scheduling Conference

NOTICE of Designation of Mediator, James M. Amend, filed by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Joint Notice) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

ORDER APPOINTING Mediator. James M Amend of JAMS added as Mediator. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/2/2016. (sm, ) (Entered: 03/02/2016)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (Initial and Additional Disclosures) (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/14/2016)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Viavi Solutions, Inc. (Initial and Additional Disclosures) (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 03/16/2016)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 31 Order, Terminate Motions, Set Deadlines/Hearings, Scheduling Order,,,,,,,, by Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 03/31/2016)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 38 Scheduling Order, Terminate Motions, Set Hearings,,,,,,,,, by Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 04/14/2016)

COUNTERCLAIM against EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc., filed by Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 04/26/2016)

NOTICE by Viavi Solutions, Inc. of Compliance with P.R. 3-3 and P.R. 3-4 (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (P.R. 4-1) (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/12/2016)

NOTICE by Viavi Solutions, Inc. of Compliance Regarding P.R. 4-1 (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 05/12/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric A Buresh on behalf of EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (Buresh, Eric) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Abran James Kean on behalf of EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (Kean, Abran) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

ANSWER to 41 Counterclaim by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc..(Kean, Abran) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. (P.R. 4-2 and Privilege Log) (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/02/2016)

RESPONSE to 48 Answer to Counterclaim Counterclaim-Plaintiff Viavi Solutions Inc's Answer to Counterclaim-Defendants' Declaratory Judgment Counterclaims by Viavi Solutions, Inc.. (Lambrianakos, Peter) (Entered: 06/10/2016)

Scott Woloson

James M Amend

Viavi Solutions, Inc.

EXFO America Inc.

EXFO Inc.

FILED IN ERROR. PER ATTORNEY Document # 53, Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to Motion. PLEASE IGNORE. (ch, )

WITHDRAWN PER ORDER #88MOTION to Enforce Compliance With Local Practice Regarding Independent Patent Counterclaims by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) Modified on 10/5/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 06/24/2016)

WITHDRAWN PER ORDER #89Agreed MOTION to Withdraw 43 MOTION to Sever Counts I-IV of Defendant Viavi Solutions, Inc.'s Counterclaims by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Jennifer) Modified on 10/5/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 09/22/2016)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE(NOTICE by EXFO America Inc., EXFO Inc. re 96 Unopposed MOTION for Issuance of Commission to Take Depositions in France (Corrected Exhibit 6 - Commission to Take Depositions) (Ainsworth, Jennifer) Modified on 10/24/2016 (sm, ). (Entered: 10/24/2016)

FILED IN ERROR, NOT IN PROPER PLEADING FORMAT. Document # 97, Notice. PLEASE IGNORE. (sm, )