Fall Line Patents, LLC v. American Airlines Group Inc.
6:17-cv-00202
Overview
Case Number
6:17-cv-00202
Filing Date
2017-04-05
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Presiding Judge
Robert William Schroeder III
Patents Involved
There is a single patent involved in this case.
| Application Number | Patent Number | External Links |
|---|---|---|
| - | US9454748 |
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-6232653.), filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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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. (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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SUMMONS Issued as to American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc., and emailed to pltf for service. (Attachments: # 1 Summons(es))(mll, ) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC of Related Cases (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III added. (mll, )
2017-04-05
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Add and Terminate Judges
2017-04-05
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc..( Campbell, John) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-11
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Larry Dean Thompson, Jr on behalf of Fall Line Patents, LLC (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-11
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Zachariah Harrington on behalf of Fall Line Patents, LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-11
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael David Ellis on behalf of Fall Line Patents, LLC (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-11
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-11
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for American Airlines, Inc. to 5/26/2017; American Airlines Group Inc. to 5/26/2017. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(rlf)
2017-04-18
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Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint
2017-04-18
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. American Airlines Group Inc. served on 4/7/2017 (ch, ) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. American Airlines, Inc. served on 4/7/2017 (ch, ) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc..( Campbell, John) (Entered: 05/18/2017)
2017-05-18
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Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for American Airlines, Inc. to 6/12/2017; American Airlines Group Inc. to 6/12/2017. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(rlf)
2017-05-24
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Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint
2017-05-24
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MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) by American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Campbell, John) (Entered: 06/12/2017)
2017-06-12
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by American Airlines Group Inc. identifying Corporate Parent None for American Airlines Group Inc.. (Campbell, John) (Entered: 06/12/2017)
2017-06-12
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by American Airlines, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent American Airlines Group, Inc. for American Airlines, Inc.. (Campbell, John) (Entered: 06/12/2017)
2017-06-12
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan Abbott Hargrave on behalf of American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc. (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 06/13/2017)
2017-06-13
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Bruce Campbell, Jr on behalf of American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc. (Campbell, John) (Entered: 06/13/2017)
2017-06-13
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NOTICE of Readiness for Scheduling Conference by Fall Line Patents, LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/19/2017)
2017-06-19
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CONSOLIDATION ORDER. The Court ORDERS that this case and Case No. 6:17-CV-203 are consolidated for pretrial issues only, with the exception of venue. The earliest filed civil action (6:17-cv-00202) shall serve as the lead case for the consolidated issues. All future pretrial filings, other than venue motions, shall be filed in the lead case. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/22/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 06/22/2017)
2017-06-22
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/22/2017)
2017-06-22
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Consolidated Defendants Added: Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (6:17-cv-203); Cinemark USA, Inc (6:17-cv-203). (rlf)
2017-06-22
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Remark
2017-06-22
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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) ; Responses due by 6/28/2017. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 06/23/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 06/23/2017)
2017-06-23
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
2017-06-28
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) by American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Campbell, John) (Entered: 06/29/2017)
2017-06-29
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***DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE DISREGARD.***Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File their Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davison, Dan) Modified on 6/30/2017 (rlf). (Entered: 06/29/2017)
2017-06-29
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Davison, Dan) (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-30
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NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the 24 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Extend submitted by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. PDF not searchable. Correction should be made by within one business day (rlf)
2017-06-30
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Notice of Deficiency
2017-06-30
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ORDER granting 23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/05/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
2017-07-05
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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6); Replies due by 7/7/2017. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/05/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/05/2017)
2017-07-05
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) by American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Campbell, John) (Entered: 07/06/2017)
2017-07-06
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ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 07/10/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 07/10/2017)
2017-07-10
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) filed by American Airlines Group Inc., American Airlines, Inc.. (Campbell, John) (Entered: 07/14/2017)
2017-07-14
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ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Scheduling Conference set for 8/17/2017 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/17/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 07/17/2017)
2017-07-17
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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 07/21/2017)
2017-07-21
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Joint MOTION For Entry of Agreed Docket Control Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Proposed Docket Control Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2017)
2017-08-10
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Joint MOTION For Entry of Agreed Discovery Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Proposed Discovery Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2017)
2017-08-10
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Joint MOTION For Entry of Agreed E-Discovery Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Proposed E-Discovery Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2017)
2017-08-10
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Joint MOTION For Entry of Agreed Focusing Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Proposed Focusing Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2017)
2017-08-10
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Joint MOTION For Entry of (Disputed) Protective Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Disputed Proposed Protective Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/10/2017)
2017-08-10
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Joint MOTION to Dismiss CLAIMS AGAINST DEFENDANT AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC ONLY WITHOUT PREJUDICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 08/11/2017)
2017-08-11
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ORDER CANCELLING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND RULING ON PROTECTIVE ORDER DISPUTES. Scheduling Conference is CANCELLED. As to the disputed provisions of the Protective Order, the Court finds that a development bar is not necessary in this case and that a one-year prosecution bar is appropriate for this case. The Court will enter a protective order reflecting these findings. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL, granting 38 Motion to Dismiss. It is ORDERED that American Airlines Group Inc. only, is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Granting 33 Motion for Entry of Docket Control Order. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/16/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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DISCOVERY ORDER. Granting 34 Motion for Entry of Discovery Order. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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E-DISCOVERY ORDER. Granting 35 Motion for Entry of E-Discovery Order. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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FOCUSING ORDER. Granting 36 Motion for Entry of Focusing Order. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/15/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/15/2017)
2017-08-15
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Set Hearings: Markman Hearing set for 3/7/2018 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 11/13/2018 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Pretrial Conference set for 1/8/2019 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Jury Selection set for 1/22/2019 09:00 AM in Tyler Courthouse before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Jury Trial set for 1/28/2019 09:00 AM in Tyler Courthouse before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (rlf)
2017-08-15
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Set/Reset Hearings
2017-08-15
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC Regarding Mediator (No Agreement) (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 08/21/2017)
2017-08-21
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ORDER Setting Hearing on 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) : Motion Hearing set for 10/11/2017 02:00 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/29/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 08/29/2017)
2017-08-29
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NOTICE by American Airlines, Inc. NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH P.R. 3-3 AND 3-4 (Campbell, John) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
2017-09-29
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Motion Hearing held on 10/11/2017 re defendants' motions to dismiss filed by American Airlines, Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., and Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (Court Reporter Shea Sloan) (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Sign In Sheet) (bas) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
2017-10-11
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TIME CHANGE ONLY: NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 13 MOTION to Dismiss FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 12(B)(6) : Motion Hearing reset for 10/11/2017 03:00 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (SMC)
2017-10-11
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Notice of Hearing on Motion
2017-10-11
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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Fall Line Patents, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 10/23/2017)
2017-10-23
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ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL. The Court hereby ORDERS that American Airlines, Inc. is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Any pending requested relief as to American Airlines, Inc. is denied as moot. American Airlines, Inc. terminated. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/24/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 10/24/2017)
2017-10-24
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NOTICE by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc of Supplemental Authority (Davison, Dan) (Entered: 11/08/2017)
2017-11-08
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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Scheduling Conference and Motion Hearing Proceedings held on 10/11/2017 before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Court Reporter: Shea Sloan, shea_sloan@txed.uscourts.gov NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) business 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.txed.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 12/28/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/8/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/8/2018. (sms, ) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
2017-12-04
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***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. PLEASE DISREGARD.***Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Brief in Support Thereof by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davison, Dan) Modified on 12/8/2017 (rlf). (Entered: 12/08/2017)
2017-12-08
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Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Brief in Support Thereof by Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davison, Dan) (Entered: 12/08/2017)
2017-12-08
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***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. Document # 54, Unopposed Motion to Consolidate. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (rlf)
2017-12-08
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Notice of Docket Correction
2017-12-08
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ORDER granting 55 Motion to Consolidate Cases. The above-captioned cases are hereby ORDERED to be CONSOLIDATED for all pretrial issues (except venue) with the lead case, Cause No. 6:17-cv-202. All parties are instructed to file any future filings (except relating to venue) in the lead case. Individual cases remain active for venue determinations and trial. The Court's current Docket Control Order (Docket No. 34), protective order (Docket No. 33) and discovery order (Docket No. 30) previously entered in the Choice Hotels International, Inc. case (6: 17-cv-00407) and Uber Technologies, Inc. case (6: 17-cv-00408) will govern the consolidated case. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 12/11/17. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/12/2017)
2017-12-11
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***Consolidated Defendants added: Choice Hotels International Inc (6:17cv407); Uber Technologies Inc (6:17cv408). (mll, )
2017-12-11
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Remark
2017-12-12
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morgan, Christine) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/14/2017: # 2 Revised Text of Proposed Order) (rlf, ). (Entered: 12/13/2017)
2017-12-13
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ORDER granting 57 Motion for Leave to File A 3-page supplemental brief. Defendants shall file their brief within one court day of this Order, and Plaintiff Fall Line Patents, LLC shall have 7 days from the filing of Defendants' brief to file a responsive 3- page brief. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 12/18/2017. (rlf, ) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-18
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 57 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) filed by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc, Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript of Proceedings, # 2 Exhibit B - Fall Line's P.R. 4-2 Disclosures)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-19
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RESPONSE to 59 Reply to Response to Motion,, Fall Line's Response to Defendants' Supplemental Brief filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Cinemark's 4-2 Disclosures, # 2 Exhibit B - Transcript [Berkheimer v. HP, Inc.])(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-20
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NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc. NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO P.R. 3-3, 3-4, AND 4-1 (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/16/2018)
2018-01-16
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC of Supplemental Authority Related to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 01/26/2018)
2018-01-26
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Uber Technologies, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate SoftBank Group Corp., Other Affiliate SB Cayman 2 Ltd for Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Forbes, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2018)
2018-01-28
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MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit of Christine Morgan, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Morgan Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Morgan Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 3 to Morgan Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 4 to Morgan Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 5 to Morgan Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 6 to Morgan Declaration)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 02/02/2018)
2018-02-02
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC of Supplemental Authority Related to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Berkheimer v. HP Inc.)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/08/2018)
2018-02-08
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NOTICE by Uber Technologies, Inc. of Supplemental Authority Related to Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Notice of Supplemental Authority)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 02/09/2018)
2018-02-09
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Joint MOTION to Dismiss CINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. AND CINEMARK USA, INC. by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2018)
2018-02-13
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ORDER OF DISMISSAL. It is hereby ORDERED that all claims and counterclaims made by Fall Line against Cinemark in this action are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that all claims and counterclaims made by Cinemark against Fall Line are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. The member case involving Cinemark (Case No. 6:17-cv-203) is DISMISSED. Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (Consolidated Civil Action 6:17-cv-203) and Cinemark USA, Inc (Consolidated Civil Action 6:17-cv203) terminated. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/14/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 02/14/2018)
2018-02-14
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/14/2018)
2018-02-14
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ORDER granting 69 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 64 MOTION to Stay. It is ORDERED that the deadline for Plaintiff to file a response to Defendants' Motion to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review (Docket No. 64) is February 26, 2018. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/15/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 02/15/2018)
2018-02-15
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NOTICE by Uber Technologies, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Notice of Supplemental Authority)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 02/15/2018)
2018-02-15
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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Chart of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Evidence)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/15/2018)
2018-02-15
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY AND CORRESPONDING FILING OF AMENDED COMPLAINTS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A [Aatrix Software, Inc. v. Green Shades Software, Inc.])(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2018)
2018-02-16
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AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against Choice Hotels International, Inc., filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC.(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2018)
2018-02-16
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AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc., filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC.(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2018)
2018-02-16
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ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO FILE ORDERS FROM MEMBER CASE. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/26/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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DISCOVERY ORDER (FILED IN THIS CASE PER ORDER 76 FROM CASE NO. 6:17-CV-407 - ECF 30). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/12/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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E-DISCOVERY ORDER (FILED IN THIS CASE PER ORDER 76 FROM CASE NO. 6:17-CV-407 - ECF 31). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/12/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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ORDER FOCUSING PATENT CLAIMS AND PRIOR ART (FILED IN THIS CASE PER ORDER 76 FROM CASE NO. 6:17-CV-407 - ECF 32). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/12/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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PROTECTIVE ORDER. (FILED IN THIS CASE PER ORDER 76 FROM CASE NO. 6:17-CV-407 - ECF 33). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/12/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. (FILED IN THIS CASE PER ORDER 76 FROM CASE NO. 6:17-CV-407 - ECF 34). Markman Hearing set for 5/10/2018 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 1/15/2019 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Pretrial Conference set for 3/5/2019 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.Jury Selection set for 3/18/2019 09:00 AM in Tyler Courthouse before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Jury Trial set for 3/25/2019 09:00 AM in Tyler Courthouse before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/12/2017. (rlf) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/1/2018: # 2 Revised Proposed Order) (rlf, ). (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-26
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 12(b)(6) Motions to Dismiss and the Set Deadlines and Page Limits for Supplemental Briefs Responding to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaints by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 02/28/2018)
2018-02-28
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ORDER granting 83 Unopposed Motion to Renew Rule 12(b)(6) Motions to Dismiss and to Set Deadlines and Page Limits for Supplemental Briefs. Therefore, it is ORDERED that the Defendants' prior Rule 12(b)(6) motions (Case No. 6:17-CV-407, Dkt. No. 12; Case No. 6:17-CV-408, Dkt. No. 14), Plaintiff's responses and sur-replies, Defendants' replies, all supplemental briefing, and the record of the oral hearing held on October 11, 2017, apply to the First Amended Complaints, without need for re-filing and briefing. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall be permitted to file a three-page brief that addresses the new allegations raised in Plaintiff's First Amended Complaints and the case law cited by Plaintiff in its Notice of Supplemental Authority dated February 16, 2018 (Dkt. No. 73 ). Defendants shall file their supplemental brief no later than March 8, 2018, and Plaintiff shall be permitted to file a three-page responsive brief no later than March 15, 2018. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/1/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 03/01/2018)
2018-03-01
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***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY. PLEASE DISREGARD.***RESPONSE in Support re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review Uber Technologies, Inc. and Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s Reply Brief In Support Of Motion To Stay Pending Resolution Of Inter Partes Review filed by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Morgan, Christine) Modified on 3/7/2018 (rlf). (Entered: 03/05/2018)
2018-03-05
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***FILED IN ERROR. WRONG EVENT. PLEASE DISREGARD.***RESPONSE in Support re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review Declaration of Christine M. Morgan in Support Of Uber Stechnologies, Inc. And Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s Reply Brief In Support Of Motion To Stay Pending Resolution Of Inter Partes Review filed by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Morgan, Christine) Modified on 3/6/2018 (rlf). (Entered: 03/05/2018)
2018-03-05
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***FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE DISREGARD.***Sealed Document. (Morgan, Christine) Modified on 3/6/2018 (rlf). (Entered: 03/05/2018)
2018-03-05
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review filed by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Affidavit of Christine M. Morgan, # 6 Exhibit A to Christine M. Morgan Declaration, # 7 Exhibit B to Christine M. Morgan Declaration)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 03/07/2018)
2018-03-07
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SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 88 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SEALED B to Christine M. Morgan Declaration)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 03/07/2018)
2018-03-07
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BRIEF filed Addressing Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 03/08/2018)
2018-03-08
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SEALED SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brasch Depo. Excerpts)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2018)
2018-03-12
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REDACTION to 91 Sealed PATENT Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to PATENT Motion re 64 MOTION to Stay Pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brasch Depo. Excerpts)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2018)
2018-03-12
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ORDER RESETTING MARKMAN HEARING. Markman Hearing RESET to 5/9/2018 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/12/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 03/12/2018)
2018-03-12
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RESPONSE to 90 Brief Fall Line's Responsive Brief Addressing Its First Amended Complaint filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
2018-03-15
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NOTICE by Uber Technologies, Inc. of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 03/20/2018)
2018-03-20
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RESPONSE to 95 Notice (Other) Response To Ubers Notice Of Supplemental Authority filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 03/23/2018)
2018-03-23
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Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct the Docket Control Order by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Amended Docket Control Order)(Bovich, John) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
2018-03-28
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AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 03/28/18. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
2018-03-28
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Markman Hearing reset for 5/9/2018 10:00 AM in Texarkana Courthouse before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (mll, )
2018-03-28
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No Actions
Set/Reset Hearings
2018-03-28
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No Actions
NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC NOTICE REGARDING TECHNICAL ADVISOR (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
2018-04-02
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC of Technology Tutorial (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Fall Line's Technology Tutorial)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
2018-04-02
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 9,454,748, # 2 Exhibit MacroSolve Markman Order, # 3 Exhibit 9/20/2012 Office Action, # 4 Exhibit 12/28/2012 Applicant Amendment and Response)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
2018-04-02
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ORDER appointing Scott Woloson as technical advisor with his costs to be assessed equally between Plaintiff and Defendants and timely paid as billed. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 04/03/18. (mll, ) (Entered: 04/03/2018)
2018-04-03
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Choice Hotels International, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bovich, John) (Entered: 04/16/2018)
2018-04-16
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NOTICE by Choice Hotels International, Inc. of Institution of Inter Partes Review of U.S. Patent No. 9,454,748 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-04-20
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RESPONSE to 104 Notice (Other) RESPONSE TO CHOICE HOTELS NOTICE OF INSTITUTION OF INTER PARTES REVIEW filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-04-20
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REPLY in Support of 101 Claim Construction Brief, filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 5 [Sep. 20, 2012 Office Action])(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
2018-04-23
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NOTICE by Fall Line Patents, LLC OF ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TIME REQUESTED FOR MARKMAN HEARING (Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
2018-04-23
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Michael Francis Nullet on behalf of Choice Hotels International, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6751583. (Nullet, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2018)
2018-04-24
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P.R. 4-5(d) Joint Claim Construction Chart by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit P.R. 4-5(d) Joint Claim Construction Chart)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2018)
2018-04-26
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Opposed MOTION For Relief From Protective Order Or To Modify Protective Order by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Filed Under Seal], # 2 Exhibit B - [Filed Under Seal], # 3 Exhibit C - Default Protective Order, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2018)
2018-04-26
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SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 110 Opposed MOTION For Relief From Protective Order Or To Modify Protective Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brasch Deposition Transcript, # 2 Exhibit B - Uber-Unified Agreement)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2018)
2018-04-26
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NOTICE by Uber Technologies, Inc. of Supplemental Authorities (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 05/02/2018)
2018-05-02
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 110 Opposed MOTION For Relief From Protective Order Or To Modify Protective Order filed by Uber Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John P. Bovich, # 2 Exhibit A to Bovich Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Bovich Declaration)(Bovich, John) (Entered: 05/07/2018)
2018-05-07
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Roger Brian Craft on behalf of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (Craft, Roger) (Entered: 05/08/2018)
2018-05-08
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Markman Hearing held on 5/9/2018. Motion Hearing held on 5/9/2018 re 110 Opposed MOTION For Relief From Protective Order Or To Modify Protective Order filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Court Reporter Jan Mason) (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Sign In Sheet) (bas) (Entered: 05/09/2018)
2018-05-09
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NOTICE by Uber Technologies, Inc. of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Morgan, Christine) (Entered: 05/17/2018)
2018-05-17
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ORDER denying 64 Motion to Stay. Accordingly, Defendants' Motion to Stay (Docket No. 64) is DENIED, but this denial is entered WITHOUT PREJUDICE to refiling within 7 days of the PTAB's institution decision. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 5/21/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 05/21/2018)
2018-05-21
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Joint SEALED MOTION To Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement As To Uber Technologies, Inc. by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
2018-06-20
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ORDER GRANTING 118 Joint SEALED MOTION To Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement As To Uber Technologies, Inc. Therefore, it is ORDERED, that all deadlines with respect to Fall Line and Uber are STAYED until and including Friday, July 20, 2018. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/20/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
2018-06-20
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Joint SEALED MOTION To Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement As To Choice Hotels International, Inc. by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
2018-06-20
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ORDER granting 120 Sealed Motion to Stay all Deadlines and Notice of Settlement. It is ORDERED, that all deadlines with respect to Fall Line and Choice Hotels International, Inc. are STAYED until and including Friday, July 20, 2018. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/21/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 06/21/2018)
2018-06-21
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Joint MOTION to Dismiss Choice Hotels International, Inc. by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/2018)
2018-06-25
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ORDER TO PAY TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/26/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
2018-06-26
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ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL, granting 122 Joint MOTION to Dismiss. It is hereby ORDERED that all claims and counterclaims made by Fall Line and Choice against each other in this action are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party shall bear its own attorneys fees and costs. Choice Hotels International, Inc. (Consolidated Civil Action 6:17cv407) terminated. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/26/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 06/26/2018)
2018-06-26
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Joint MOTION to Dismiss Uber Technologies, Inc. by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 07/06/2018)
2018-07-06
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ORDER OF DISMISSAL, Granting 125] Joint MOTION to Dismiss Uber Technologies, Inc (Consolidated Civil Action 6:17cv408). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/9/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 07/09/2018)
2018-07-09
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FINAL JUDGMENT. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-entitled and numbered cause of action is DISMISSED. All motions by either party not previously ruled on are hereby DENIED. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/9/2018. (rlf) (Entered: 07/09/2018)
2018-07-09
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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120), after disposition. AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (rlf) (Entered: 07/10/2018)
2018-07-10
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