Fast Memory Erase LLC v. Spansion Inc

3:09-cv-00653

Overview

Case Number 3:09-cv-00653

Filing Date 2009-04-07

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2012-09-07

Court District Court, N.D. Texas (txnd)

Presiding Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn

Nature of Suit 830 Property Rights: Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 28:1338 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Plaintiff

Fast Memory Erase LLC

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Winston Oliver Huff

W. O. Huff & Associates

Tel: +1 (214) 749-1220

Fax: +1 (214) 749-1233

302 North Market Street, Suite 450

Jeffrey R Bragalone

Bragalone Conroy PC

Tel: +1 (214) 785-6670

Fax: +1 (214) 785-6680

2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 4500W

Patrick J Conroy

Bragalone Conroy PC

Tel: +1 (214) 785-6670

Fax: +1 (214) 785-6680

2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 4500W

Defendant

Spansion Inc

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Rudy Y Kim

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 813-5600

Fax: +1 (650) 494-0792

755 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Charles E Phipps

Locke Lord LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 740-8441

2200 Ross Ave, Suite 2800

Yan Wang

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-6928

Fax: +1 (202) 887-0763

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Kristin Yohannan

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Gregory O Lunt

Latham & Watkins LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 891-8792

Fax: +1 (213) 891-8763

355 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1560

Cynthia Lopez Beverage

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

Fax: +1 (202) 785-7635

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Alexander J Hadjis

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

Fax: +1 (202) 887-0763

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Spansion LLC

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Rudy Y Kim

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 813-5600

Fax: +1 (650) 494-0792

755 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Charles E Phipps

Locke Lord LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 740-8441

2200 Ross Ave, Suite 2800

Yan Wang

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-6928

Fax: +1 (202) 887-0763

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Kristin Yohannan

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Gregory O Lunt

Latham & Watkins LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 891-8792

Fax: +1 (213) 891-8763

355 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1560

Cynthia Lopez Beverage

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

Fax: +1 (202) 785-7635

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Alexander J Hadjis

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 887-1500

Fax: +1 (202) 887-0763

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, N.D. Texas (txnd)

Presiding Judge

Barbara M.G. Lynn

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

ORDERED that the Spansion Defendants be severed from 3:08-cv-977 and a new civil case be opened; all claims against Spansion Defendants are stayed. [see Order for specifics]. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 4/7/2009) (caw) (Entered: 04/08/2009)

2009-04-07

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Extend the Markman Proceedings of Case Nos. 3:09-cv-00653-M and 3:08-CV-0977-M and for an Expedited Briefing Schedule filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Appendix in Support))[Counsel request: Remote electronic access to this document has been restricted pursuant to FRCVP 5.2(e)(2)/FRCrP 49.1(e)(2). The document is available for inspection at the clerk's office.] (Hadjis, Alexander) Modified on 6/23/2009 (klm). (Entered: 06/22/2009)

2009-06-22

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MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

2009-06-26

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MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

2009-06-26

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Fast Memory Erase LLC v. Spansion Inc

Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Fast Memory Erase LLC

Represented By

Defendant

Spansion Inc

Represented By

Spansion LLC

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

ORDERED that the Spansion Defendants be severed from 3:08-cv-977 and a new civil case be opened; all claims against Spansion Defendants are stayed. [see Order for specifics]. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 4/7/2009) (caw) (Entered: 04/08/2009)

MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to Continue Markman Proceedings filed by Spansion LLC, Fast Memory Erase LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Joint Proposed Agreed Order) (Hadjis, Alexander) . (Entered: 06/26/2009)

ORDER REFERRING 3 Motion for Protective Order, filed by Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F Sanderson, Jr. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 6/30/09) (jrb) (Entered: 06/30/2009)

ORDER granting 4 Joint Motion to Consolidate and to Continue the Markman Proceedings. Claim Construction Hearing set for 9/16/2009 before Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn. (see order) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 7/15/09) (tln) (Entered: 07/15/2009)

Correspondence with Markman Tutorial filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (twd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/10/2009: # 1 Tutorial Pages 1-42, # 2 Tutorial Pages 43-83) (twd). (Entered: 09/10/2009)

Submission of Technology Tutorial filed by Fast Memory Erase LLC. (skt) (Entered: 09/14/2009)

Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Kristin Yohannan for Spansion LLC and Spansion Inc. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 10/22/2009) (klm) (Entered: 10/23/2009)

ORDER denying 3 MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Wm F Sanderson, Jr on 1/22/2010) (mfw) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

Memorandum Opinion and Order: The jury will be instructed in accordance with the Court's construction of certain terms in the '959 patent, as set out in this Memorandum Opinion. (see order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 2/2/2010) (tln)

STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE AND NOTICE OF OPTION TO CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This case is hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan for pretrial management. (See Order) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 3/11/2010) (mfw) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

ORDER denying 12 Defendants' Motion for Consolidation and Simultaneous Entry of Final Judgment. (See order for specifics). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan on 3/11/2010) (chmb) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

NOTICE of the '608 Patent Reexamination Status filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc (Hadjis, Alexander) (Entered: 04/12/2010)

ORDER: Status Report due by 4/26/2010. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan on 4/12/2010) (svc) (Entered: 04/13/2010)

Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Stay of Litigation filed by Fast Memory Erase LLC, Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC. (Hadjis, Alexander) (Entered: 04/26/2010)

Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (jeh) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

ORDER: This case has been stayed since 4/27/2010. The parties shall advise the Court by 8/27/2012, of any reason why this case should not be closed. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 8/13/2012) (ykp) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Joint Response filed by Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC re: 20 Order (Hadjis, Alexander) Docket text modified on 8/28/2012 (twd). (Entered: 08/27/2012)

Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Final Order. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (cea) (Entered: 09/07/2012)

Fast Memory Erase LLC v. Spansion Inc

Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Fast Memory Erase LLC Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Spansion Inc Follow

Represented By

Spansion LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

ORDERED that the Spansion Defendants be severed from 3:08-cv-977 and a new civil case be opened; all claims against Spansion Defendants are stayed. [see Order for specifics]. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 4/7/2009) (caw) (Entered: 04/08/2009)

MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Spansion's Motion for Protective Order Preventing Vella) (Hadjis, Alexander). (Entered: 06/26/2009)

Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to Continue Markman Proceedings filed by Spansion LLC, Fast Memory Erase LLC, Spansion Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Joint Proposed Agreed Order) (Hadjis, Alexander) . (Entered: 06/26/2009)

ORDER REFERRING 3 Motion for Protective Order, filed by Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Wm F Sanderson, Jr. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 6/30/09) (jrb) (Entered: 06/30/2009)

ORDER granting 4 Joint Motion to Consolidate and to Continue the Markman Proceedings. Claim Construction Hearing set for 9/16/2009 before Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn. (see order) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 7/15/09) (tln) (Entered: 07/15/2009)

Correspondence with Markman Tutorial filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc. (twd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/10/2009: # 1 Tutorial Pages 1-42, # 2 Tutorial Pages 43-83) (twd). (Entered: 09/10/2009)

Submission of Technology Tutorial filed by Fast Memory Erase LLC. (skt) (Entered: 09/14/2009)

Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Kristin Yohannan for Spansion LLC and Spansion Inc. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 10/22/2009) (klm) (Entered: 10/23/2009)

ORDER denying 3 MOTION for Protective Order Preventing Matthew Vella Access to Spansion Confidential Information. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Wm F Sanderson, Jr on 1/22/2010) (mfw) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

Memorandum Opinion and Order: The jury will be instructed in accordance with the Court's construction of certain terms in the '959 patent, as set out in this Memorandum Opinion. (see order for specifics) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 2/2/2010) (tln)

STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE AND NOTICE OF OPTION TO CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This case is hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan for pretrial management. (See Order) (Ordered by Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn on 3/11/2010) (mfw) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

ORDER denying 12 Defendants' Motion for Consolidation and Simultaneous Entry of Final Judgment. (See order for specifics). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan on 3/11/2010) (chmb) (Entered: 03/11/2010)

NOTICE of the '608 Patent Reexamination Status filed by Spansion LLC, Spansion Inc (Hadjis, Alexander) (Entered: 04/12/2010)

ORDER: Status Report due by 4/26/2010. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeff Kaplan on 4/12/2010) (svc) (Entered: 04/13/2010)

Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Stay of Litigation filed by Fast Memory Erase LLC, Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC. (Hadjis, Alexander) (Entered: 04/26/2010)

Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (jeh) (Entered: 10/26/2011)

ORDER: This case has been stayed since 4/27/2010. The parties shall advise the Court by 8/27/2012, of any reason why this case should not be closed. (Ordered by Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 8/13/2012) (ykp) (Entered: 08/13/2012)

Joint Response filed by Spansion Inc, Spansion LLC re: 20 Order (Hadjis, Alexander) Docket text modified on 8/28/2012 (twd). (Entered: 08/27/2012)

Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Final Order. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (cea) (Entered: 09/07/2012)

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