Freedom Patents LLC v. Dish Network Corporation

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US8284686	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8374096	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8514815	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against DISH Network L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network Service L.L.C. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXEDC-9442196.), filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

2023-04-07

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against DISH Network L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network Service L.L.C. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXEDC-9442196.), filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

2023-04-07

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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. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

2023-04-07

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Case Assigned to District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (mcg, )

2023-04-07

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (mcg, )

2023-04-07

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

2023-04-10

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Catherine Susan Bartles on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Bartles, Catherine) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

2023-04-10

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2023-04-10

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Notice of Magistrate Availability

2023-04-10

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Larry Dean Thompson, Jr on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

2023-04-18

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew J Antonelli on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

2023-04-18

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rehan Mohammed Safiullah on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Safiullah, Rehan) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

2023-04-18

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Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Freedom Patents LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

2023-04-18

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NOTICE by Freedom Patents LLC of Related Cases (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

2023-04-18

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SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network Corporation. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

2023-05-11

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SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network L.L.C. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

2023-05-11

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SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network Service L.L.C. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

2023-05-11

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network Corporation served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

2023-05-17

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network L.L.C. served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

2023-05-17

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network Service L.L.C. served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

2023-05-17

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Defendants' Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

2023-05-23

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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 Dish Network Service L.L.C. to 7/17/2023; Dish Network L.L.C. to 7/17/2023; Dish Network Corporation to 7/17/2023. 45 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( daj, )

2023-05-24

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CLERK FILING ERROR - PLEASE IGNORE - DUPLICATE ENTRYDefendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dish Network Service L.L.C., Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation. 45 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(mcg) Modified on 5/24/2023 (mcg, ).

2023-05-24

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Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

2023-05-24

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Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Dan Minnick, # 3 Declaration of Wesley L. White, # 4 Declaration of Will Melehani, # 5 Index of Exhibits to Declaration of Will Melehani, # 6 Exhibit 1, # 7 Exhibit 2, # 8 Exhibit 3, # 9 Exhibit 4, # 10 Exhibit 5, # 11 Exhibit 6, # 12 Exhibit 7, # 13 Exhibit 8, # 14 Exhibit 9, # 15 Exhibit 10, # 16 Exhibit 11, # 17 Exhibit 12, # 18 Exhibit 13, # 19 Exhibit 14, # 20 Exhibit 15, # 21 Exhibit 16, # 22 Exhibit 17, # 23 Exhibit 18, # 24 Exhibit 19)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. identifying Corporate Parent None for Dish Network Corporation; Corporate Parent Dish DBS Corporation for Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

2023-07-17

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alyssa Margaret Caridis on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Caridis, Alyssa) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Wesley White on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-9604323. (White, Wesley) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

2023-07-18

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Will Hussein Melehani on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Melehani, Will) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Clement S Roberts on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Roberts, Clement) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

2023-07-18

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Counsel are advised that the Court has not opted out of this court's Local Rules concerning courtesy copies; therefore, Counsel are asked to comply with Local Rule CV-5(a)(9) and Local Rule CV-10(b) with respect to sending courtesy copies to Judge Mazzant. Please send copies of filings that exceed 20 pages to Judge Mazzant's chambers. Please use tabs and dividers for exhibits, and please place very voluminous filings in three-ring binder(s). Staples are fine; no binder clips, please. (tls)

2023-07-19

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Remark

2023-07-19

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

2023-07-25

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ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS. Initial Rule 16 Management Conference set for 9/25/2023 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/25/2023. (mcg) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

2023-07-25

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ORDER granting 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue. Response due by 8/15/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/27/2023. (rpc, ) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

2023-07-27

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

2023-08-01

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ORDER granting 27 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. It is therefore ORDERED that the deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Defendants' motion to dismiss is extended up to and including August 15, 2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 8/2/2023. (mcg, 4) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

2023-08-02

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado, 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 08/14/2023)

2023-08-14

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ORDER granting 29 Unopposed Motion for Additional Extension to Respond to Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendants' motion for partial dismissal and motion to transfer is extended up to and including August 29, 2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 08/15/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 08/15/2023)

2023-08-15

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Joint MOTION for Limited Expedited Venue Discovery and Extensions of Time to Respond to DISHs Motion to Transfer re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 08/16/2023)

2023-08-16

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ORDER granting 31 Motion for Limited Expedited Venue Discovery and Extensions of Time to Respond to Motion to Transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 8/18/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

2023-08-18

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STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal of DISH Network Corporation by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

2023-08-22

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ORDER re 33 Stipulation filed by Dish Network Service L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that all claims asserted in this suit between Plaintiff Freedom Patents LLC and Defendant DISH Network Corporation are hereby dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to terminate DISH Network Corporation as a party to this case. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 08/29/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

2023-08-29

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Lemley - Ignoring Patents], # 2 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

2023-08-29

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) Defendants DISH Network L.L.C.'s and DISH Network Service L.L.C.'s Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Reply in Support of DISH's Partial Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

2023-09-05

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ORDER granting 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 9/13/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/08/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

2023-09-08

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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Scheduling Order), # 2 Exhibit B (Order Focusing Patent Claims and Prior Art))(Harrington, Zachariah) Modified title of Ex B per atty request on 9/11/2023 (jmb). (Entered: 09/08/2023)

2023-09-08

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

2023-09-13

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The Court hereby CANCELS the September 25, 2023 Scheduling Conference; the Court will enter a Scheduling Order (no attachment). (tls)

2023-09-14

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Remark

2023-09-14

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JOINT MOTION for Entry of (Disputed) Protective Order and E-Discovery Order by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Redline of Protective Order), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Redline of E-Discovery Order))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

2023-09-15

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UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 Reply to Response to Motion, (DISH's Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6)) by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

2023-09-15

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ORDER granting 41 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Sur-Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss. Sur-Reply due by 9/27/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/18/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

2023-09-18

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PATENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Claim Construction Hearing SET for 3/18/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Final Pretrial Conference SET for 11/8/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Joinder of Parties due by 10/30/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 1/5/2024. Discovery due by 5/20/2024. Expert Witness List due by 5/20/2024. Motions due by 6/21/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/9/2024. Jury Instructions due by 10/25/2024. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 10/25/2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/21/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 09/21/2023)

2023-09-21

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Set/Reset Hearings: Final Pretrial Conference SET for 11/8/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Markman Hearing SET for 3/18/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. (jmb)

2023-09-21

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Set/Reset Hearings

2023-09-21

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

2023-09-27

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ORDER granting 40 Motion Entry of (Disputed) Protective Order and E-Discovery Order. The Court will enter Plaintiff's proposed language in both orders. The Court will enter a Protective Order and an E-Discovery Order in accordance with this Order. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/28/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/28/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/28/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

2023-09-28

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JOINT MOTION to Amend the Patent Scheduling Order re 43 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order,, by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Amended Deadlines))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

2023-10-02

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JOINT MOTION to Amend the Patent Scheduling Order re 43 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order,, by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Amended Deadlines))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

2023-10-02

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UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

2023-10-24

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Notice of Hearing

2023-10-25

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NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference to address a discovery dispute set for Tuesday 10/31/2023 at 1:30 PM CT before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Attorneys are instructed to call the Conference Number at 1:25 PM: (571) 353-2301; Call ID: 172598549, followed by #. (No attachment) (tls)

2023-10-25

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ORDER granting 49 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue. The Court extends the deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Defendants Motion to Transfer, giving Plaintiff up to and including November 3, 2023, to file its opposition. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/30/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 10/30/2023)

2023-10-30

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PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Freedom Patents LLC for proceedings held on 10/31/2023 Telephone Conference before Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (Thompson, Larry) (To be transcribed by Gwen Reed, GLR Transcribers. Forwarded to Gwen Reed on 10/31/2023.) (bas) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

2023-10-31

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Telephone Conference

2023-10-31

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III: Telephone Conference held on 10/31/2023 from 1:30 pm - 2:05 pm. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Zachariah Harrington, Larry Dean Thompson, Jr., Rehan Safiullah and Stafford Davis; Defense - Eric Findlay, Wesley White.Court hears argument from counsel regarding discovery dispute on organization charts. Court orders defendants to produce plaintiffs requested charts dating back to 2017. In the event the production is burdensome, parties should meet and confer and if necessary reach out to the Court for further conference. The Court hears further argument from counsel regarding the recent year personnel evaluations. The Court grants plaintiffs request and defense should provide the 20 evaluations originally agreed upon. Court grants plaintiffs request to respond to the motion to transfer 7 days after the discovery information is provided. (Digital Recording) (kkc, )

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PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. for proceedings held on October 31, 2023 Telephone Conference before Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (Findlay, Eric) (Main Document 52 replaced with flattened image on 11/2/2023) (Forwarded to transcriber, Gwen Reed, on 11/2/2023) (slo) (Entered: 11/01/2023)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Telephone Conference held on 10/31/2023 before Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gwen Reed, GLR Transcribers, Telephone number: 409-330-1610. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) 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. Motion to Redact due 11/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2024. (bas) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

2023-11-06

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AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Final Pretrial Conference RESET for 1/3/2025 at 01:30 PM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Claim Construction Hearing RESET for 5/6/2024 at 01:30 PM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Joinder of Parties due by 12/18/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 2/23/2024. Fact Discovery due by 7/15/2024. Expert Witness List due by 7/15/2024. Motions due by 8/16/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 12/4/2024. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 12/20/2024. Jury Instructions due by 12/20/2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 11/13/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

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AGREED MOTION to Extend P.R. 4-1 Deadline by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Safiullah, Rehan) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

2023-12-22

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ORDER granting 55 Agreed Motion to Extend the P.R. 4-1 Deadline. The deadline for the parties to exchange proposed terms for construction and identify any claim element governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112, 6 under P.R. 4-1 is extended by six days to January 3, 2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 12/26/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

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ORDER. It is ORDERED that the parties shall file a Status Report, no later than January 19, 2024, on the venue-related discovery ordered on October 31, 2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 1/9/2024. (jmb, ) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

2024-01-09

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NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

2024-01-09

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NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 4-1 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

2024-01-09

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SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit/Declaration Declaration of Jon Rowan, # 3 Affidavit/Declaration Declaration of Larry D. Thompson, Jr., # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Index of Exhibits, # 5 Exhibit 1 (Dan Minnick Dep. Tr), # 6 Exhibit 2 (Appendices to Freedom PICS), # 7 Exhibit 3 (DISH's Smart 5G Wireless Network), # 8 Exhibit 4 (DISH_Freedom00001251), # 9 Exhibit 5 (DISH_Freedom00001253), # 10 Exhibit 6 (Excerpt of DISH_Freedom00000016), # 11 Exhibit 7 (WiFi Alliance Certifications), # 12 Exhibit 8 (News Release about DISH), # 13 Exhibit 9 (Wireless Joey - TechInfoDepot), # 14 Exhibit 10 (Kevin Robinson - WiFi Alliance), # 15 Exhibit 11 (Kevin Robinson LinkedIn), # 16 Exhibit 12 (Maureen Gallagher - WiFi Alliance), # 17 Exhibit 13 (Tate Joyner LinkedIn), # 18 Exhibit 14 (Sarika Prasad LinkedIn), # 19 Exhibit 15 (Tech Talks Presentation), # 20 Exhibit 16 (Contact Us - Wi-Fi Alliance), # 21 Exhibit 17 (Lawrence Ooi LinkedIn), # 22 Exhibit 18 (Excerpt of Lawrence Ooi Profile - LEXIS), # 23 Exhibit 19 (Lawrence Ooi - Denton CAD), # 24 Exhibit 20 (Amir Ahmed Bio - DISH), # 25 Exhibit 21 (Amir Ahmed Leadership - DISH), # 26 Exhibit 22 (Amir Ahmed - Collin CAD), # 27 Exhibit 23 (Amir Ahmed Org Chart - 2023), # 28 Exhibit 24 (Amir Ahmed Org Chart - 2020), # 29 Exhibit 25 (DISH_Freedom00004228 - Anisha Garg), # 30 Exhibit 26 (Anisha Garg Org Chart - 2023), # 31 Exhibit 27 (DISH_Freedom00004287 - Osama Ahmad), # 32 Exhibit 28 (Osama Ahmad Org Chart - 2023), # 33 Exhibit 29 (Tyler Arnold LinkedIn), # 34 Exhibit 30 (Tyler Arnold Org Chart - 2023), # 35 Exhibit 31 (Andrew Banatoski LinkedIn), # 36 Exhibit 32 (Andrew Banatoski Org Chart - 2023), # 37 Exhibit 33 (DISH_Freedom00004242 - Julio Novelo), # 38 Exhibit 34 (Julio Novelo LinkedIn), # 39 Exhibit 35 (Eric Pacheco LinkedIn), # 40 Exhibit 36 (DISH_Freedom00004260 - Eric Pacheco), # 41 Exhibit 37 (Julio Novelo LinkedIn), # 42 Exhibit 38 (Free Professional Satellite TV Installation DISH), # 43 Exhibit 39 (DISH TV Installation Plano), # 44 Exhibit 40 (DISH TV Installation Palestine), # 45 Exhibit 41 (DISH Network - Tyler), # 46 Exhibit 42 (DISH Satellite TV in Plano), # 47 Exhibit 43 (Single Source Satellite - Dish Beats Cable), # 48 Exhibit 44 (Arthur Luchuku LinkedIn), # 49 Exhibit 45 (Satellite Source - Photos), # 50 Exhibit 46 (Satellite Source - OpenCorporates), # 51 Exhibit 47 (Satellite Source - Satellite TV in Palestine), # 52 Exhibit 48 (Satellite Source - BBB), # 53 Exhibit 49 (Satellite TV in Lufkin - Big Boys Toys), # 54 Exhibit 50 (Kenneth Molandes LinkedIn), # 55 Exhibit 51 (Big Boys Toys - Contact), # 56 Exhibit 52 (Distance from Richardson to Sherman), # 57 Exhibit 53 (Distance from Richardson to Denver), # 58 Exhibit 54 (Distance from Denton to Sherman), # 59 Exhibit 55 (Distance from Denton to Denver), # 60 Exhibit 56 (Distance from McKinney to Sherman), # 61 Exhibit 57 (Distance from McKinney to Denver), # 62 Exhibit 58 (Distance from Frisco to Sherman), # 63 Exhibit 59 (Distance from Frisco to Denver), # 64 Exhibit 60 (Distance from Aubrey to Sherman), # 65 Exhibit 61 (Distance from Aubrey to Denver), # 66 Exhibit 62 (DISH Network LinkedIn - People), # 67 Exhibit 63 (Time to Trial for Patent Cases - EDTX), # 68 Exhibit 64 (Time to Trial for Patent Cases - D Colo))(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

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AGREED MOTION to Extend P.R. 4-2 Deadline by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 01/17/2024)

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JOINT STATUS REPORT on Venue-Related Discovery by Freedom Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

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ORDER granting 61 Motion to Extend the P.R. 4-2 Deadline. The Court hereby GRANTS the Motion and Orders that the deadline for the parties to exchange preliminary proposed claim construction and extrinsic evidence supporting same under P.R. 4-2 is extended by seven days to January 24, 2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 1/19/2024. (jmb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

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REDACTION to 60 Sealed Response to Motion,,,,,,,,,,,,,, re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit/Declaration of Jon Rowan, # 3 Affidavit/Declaration of Larry D. Thompson, Jr., # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Index of Exhibits, # 5 Exhibit 1 (Fully Redacted), # 6 Exhibit 2 (Appendices to Freedom PICS), # 7 Exhibit 3 (DISH's Smart 5G Wireless Network), # 8 Exhibit 4 (Fully Redacted), # 9 Exhibit 5 (Fully Redacted), # 10 Exhibit 6 (Excerpt of DISH_Freedom00000016), # 11 Exhibit 7 (WiFi Alliance Certifications), # 12 Exhibit 8 (News Release about DISH), # 13 Exhibit 9 (Wireless Joey - TechInfoDepot), # 14 Exhibit 10 (Kevin Robinson - WiFi Alliance), # 15 Exhibit 11 (Kevin Robinson LinkedIn), # 16 Exhibit 12 (Maureen Gallagher - WiFi Alliance), # 17 Exhibit 13 (Tate Joyner LinkedIn), # 18 Exhibit 14 (Sarika Prasad LinkedIn), # 19 Exhibit 15 (Tech Talks Presentation), # 20 Exhibit 16 (Contact Us - Wi-Fi Alliance), # 21 Exhibit 17 (Lawrence Ooi LinkedIn), # 22 Exhibit 18 (Excerpt of Lawrence Ooi Profile - LEXIS), # 23 Exhibit 19 (Lawrence Ooi - Denton CAD), # 24 Exhibit 20 (Amir Ahmed Bio - DISH), # 25 Exhibit 21 (Amir Ahmed Leadership - DISH), # 26 Exhibit 22 (Amir Ahmed - Collin CAD), # 27 Exhibit 23 (Fully Redacted), # 28 Exhibit 24 (Fully Redacted), # 29 Exhibit 25 (Fully Redacted), # 30 Exhibit 26 (Fully Redacted), # 31 Exhibit 27 (Fully Redacted), # 32 Exhibit 28 (Fully Redacted), # 33 Exhibit 29 (Tyler Arnold LinkedIn), # 34 Exhibit 30 (Fully Redacted), # 35 Exhibit 31 (Andrew Banatoski LinkedIn), # 36 Exhibit 32 (Fully Redacted), # 37 Exhibit 33 (Fully Redacted), # 38 Exhibit 34 (Julio Novelo LinkedIn), # 39 Exhibit 35 (Eric Pacheco LinkedIn), # 40 Exhibit 36 (Fully Redacted), # 41 Exhibit 37 (Fully Redacted), # 42 Exhibit 38 (Free Professional Satellite TV Installation DISH), # 43 Exhibit 39 (DISH TV Installation Plano), # 44 Exhibit 40 (DISH TV Installation Palestine), # 45 Exhibit 41 (DISH Network - Tyler), # 46 Exhibit 42 (DISH Satellite TV in Plano), # 47 Exhibit 43 (Single Source Satellite - Dish Beats Cable), # 48 Exhibit 44 (Arthur Luchuku LinkedIn), # 49 Exhibit 45 (Satellite Source - Photos), # 50 Exhibit 46 (Satellite Source - OpenCorporates), # 51 Exhibit 47 (Satellite Source - Satellite TV in Palestine), # 52 Exhibit 48 (Satellite Source - BBB), # 53 Exhibit 49 (Satellite TV in Lufkin - Big Boys Toys), # 54 Exhibit 50 (Kenneth Molandes LinkedIn), # 55 Exhibit 51 (Big Boys Toys - Contact), # 56 Exhibit 52 (Distance from Richardson to Sherman), # 57 Exhibit 53 (Distance from Richardson to Denver), # 58 Exhibit 54 (Distance from Denton to Sherman), # 59 Exhibit 55 (Distance from Denton to Denver), # 60 Exhibit 56 (Distance from McKinney to Sherman), # 61 Exhibit 57 (Distance from McKinney to Denver), # 62 Exhibit 58 (Distance from Frisco to Sherman), # 63 Exhibit 59 (Distance from Frisco to Denver), # 64 Exhibit 60 (Distance from Aubrey to Sherman), # 65 Exhibit 61 (Distance from Aubrey to Denver), # 66 Exhibit 62 (DISH Network LinkedIn - People), # 67 Exhibit 63 (Time to Trial for Patent Cases - EDTX), # 68 Exhibit 64 (Time to Trial for Patent Cases - D Colo))(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

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NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 4-2 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

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SEALED REPLY to Response to Motion re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado filed by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Dan Minnick, # 2 Declaration of Wesley L. White, # 3 Exhibit 20, # 4 Exhibit 21, # 5 Exhibit 22, # 6 Exhibit 23, # 7 Exhibit 24)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/31/2024)

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REDACTION to 66 Sealed Reply to Response to Motion, by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Dan Minnick, # 2 Declaration of Wesley L. White, # 3 Exhibit 20, # 4 Exhibit 21, # 5 Exhibit 22, # 6 Exhibit 23 - Redacted in Full, # 7 Exhibit 24 - Redacted in Full)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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SEALED SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration of Larry D. Thompson, Jr., # 2 Exhibit 65 (DISH Reply Brief Excerpt), # 3 Exhibit 66 (DISH Mandamus Petition Excerpt), # 4 Exhibit 67 (Driving Time between Tyler_DAL and Tyler_DFW), # 5 Exhibit 68 (Freedom's Initial Disclosures), # 6 Exhibit 69 (Freedom's Initial Disclosures), # 7 Exhibit 70 (Specifications Samsung Galaxy S22), # 8 Exhibit 71 (Netgear Hotspot MR6400_TS), # 9 Exhibit 72 (Motorola Edge+ Plus - Specs))(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 02/08/2024)

2024-02-08

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REDACTION to 68 Sealed Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to Motion,, re 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue DISH Defendants' Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration of Larry D. Thompson, Jr., # 2 Exhibit 65 (DISH Reply Brief Excerpt), # 3 Exhibit 66 (DISH Mandamus Petition Excerpt), # 4 Exhibit 67 (Driving Time between Tyler_DAL and Tyler_DFW), # 5 Exhibit 68 (Freedom's Initial Disclosures), # 6 Exhibit 69 (Freedom's Initial Disclosures), # 7 Exhibit 70 (Specifications Samsung Galaxy S22), # 8 Exhibit 71 (Netgear Hotspot MR6400_TS), # 9 Exhibit 72 (Motorola Edge+ Plus - Specs))(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 02/23/2024)

2024-02-23

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ORDER FOCUSING PATENT CLAIMS AND PRIOR ART TO REDUCE COSTS. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 2/28/2024. (jmb, ) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

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ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR. The Court hereby appoints Mr. Scott Woloson to serve as the Technical Advisor for the Court in this case. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 3/1/2024. (jmb, ) (Entered: 03/01/2024)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. It is ORDERED that Defendants DISH Network Corporation, DISH Network L.L.C., and DISH Network Service L.L.C. Motion Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) to Transfer to the District of Colorado (Dkt. # 18 ) is hereby DENIED. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 3/15/2024. (jmb, )

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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit P1 - U.S. Patent No. 8,284,686, # 2 Exhibit P2 - U.S. Patent No. 8,374,096, # 3 Exhibit P3 - U.S. Patent No. 8,514,815, # 4 Exhibit P4 - Expert Declaration of Dr. Bromberg, # 5 Exhibit P5 - Microsoft Computer Dictionary, # 6 Exhibit P6 - The American Heritage Dictionary, # 7 Exhibit P7 - Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary, # 8 Exhibit P8 - Oxford English Dictionary, # 9 Exhibit P9 - Molisch, Wireless Communications, # 10 Exhibit P10 - 686 Patent File History, OA (Sept. 29, 2011), # 11 Exhibit P11 - 686 Patent File History, Am. (Dec. 21, 2011), # 12 Exhibit P12 - 096 Patent File History, OA (June 11, 2011), # 13 Exhibit P13 - 096 Patent File History, Am. (Sept 7 2012), # 14 Exhibit P14 - IEEE 802.11n-2009 (excerpt), # 15 Exhibit P15 - IEEE 802.11ax-2021 (excerpt), # 16 Exhibit P16 - U.S. 20060270343 (Cha et al.), # 17 Exhibit P17 - U.S. 20060067277 (Thomas et al.), # 18 Exhibit P18 - U.S. 20060203709 (Laroia et al.), # 19 Exhibit P19 - U.S. 20070041464 (Kim et al.), # 20 Exhibit P20 - WO 2005057870 (Gore et al.), # 21 Exhibit P21 - U.S. 20050141459 (Li et al.), # 22 Exhibit P22 - U.S. 20070129018 (Trainin et al.), # 23 Exhibit P23 - U.S. 6,687,492 (Sugar), # 24 Exhibit P24 - U.S. 20060291544 (Fischer et al.), # 25 Exhibit P25 - U.S. 20060274847 (Molisch et al.), # 26 Exhibit P26 - Lee et al., Implementation of IEEE 802.11a WLAN Baseband Processor)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

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JOINT NOTICE of No Disputed Privileged Materials by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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ORDER. It is ORDERED that Defendants DISH Network Corporation, DISH Network L.L.C., and DISH Network Service L.L.C's Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) (Dkt. # 17 ) is hereby DENIED. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 3/28/2024. (RPC) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

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RESPONSIVE CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Eric H. Findlay, # 2 Exhibit D1, # 3 Exhibit D2, # 4 Exhibit D3, # 5 Exhibit D4, # 6 Exhibit D5, # 7 Exhibit D6, # 8 Declaration of Dr. Paul S. Min, Ph.D., # 9 Exhibit A, # 10 Exhibit B, # 11 Exhibit C - Part 1, # 12 Exhibit C - Part 2, # 13 Exhibit D, # 14 Exhibit E, # 15 Exhibit F, # 16 Exhibit G, # 17 Exhibit H, # 18 Exhibit I, # 19 Exhibit J, # 20 Exhibit K, # 21 Exhibit L, # 22 Exhibit M, # 23 Exhibit N)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

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JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Joint Motion to Extend Time for DISH Defendants to Answer or Respond to Complaint by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

2024-04-11

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ORDER granting 78 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer. The Court extends the deadline for the DISH Defendants to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint, giving the DISH Defendants up to and including April 25, 2024 to answer or respond. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 4/12/2024. (jmb) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

2024-04-12

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JOINT MOTION to Stay All Deadlines by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) Modified on 4/22/2024 to terminate motion (jmb). (Entered: 04/19/2024)

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ORDER granting 80 Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines. It is ORDERED that all proceedings and deadlines in this case between Freedom Patents and DISH be stayed for thirty (30) days. The Clerk is directed to CANCEL the May 6, 2024 Markman Hearing. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 4/22/2024. (jmb) Modified on 4/22/2024 (jmb). (Entered: 04/22/2024)

2024-04-22

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JOINT MOTION to Dismiss by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

2024-05-22

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JOINT MOTION to Dismiss by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

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ORDER OF DISMISSAL. It is hereby ORDERED that all claims asserted by Freedom Patents against DISH in this action are hereby dismissed with prejudice, subject to the Court's reservation of jurisdiction over Freedom Patents and DISH to enforce the settlement agreement between Freedom Patents and DISH. Itis further ORDERED that Freedom Patents and DISH shall bear their own costs, expenses, and legal fees in this case. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 5/24/2024. (jmb) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

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Overview

Parties

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Dish Network L.L.C. Follow

Represented By

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Plaintiff

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Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against DISH Network L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network Service L.L.C. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXEDC-9442196.), filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against DISH Network L.L.C., Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network Service L.L.C. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXEDC-9442196.), filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/07/2023)

Case Assigned to District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (mcg, )

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Catherine Susan Bartles on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Bartles, Catherine) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Notice of Magistrate Availability

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Larry Dean Thompson, Jr on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew J Antonelli on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rehan Mohammed Safiullah on behalf of Freedom Patents LLC (Safiullah, Rehan) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Freedom Patents LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

NOTICE by Freedom Patents LLC of Related Cases (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 04/18/2023)

SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network Corporation. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network L.L.C. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

SUMMONS Issued as to Dish Network Service L.L.C. (jmb) (Entered: 05/11/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network Corporation served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network L.L.C. served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Freedom Patents LLC. Dish Network Service L.L.C. served on 5/12/2023, answer due 6/2/2023. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 05/17/2023)

Defendants' Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 05/23/2023)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dish Network Service L.L.C. to 7/17/2023; Dish Network L.L.C. to 7/17/2023; Dish Network Corporation to 7/17/2023. 45 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( daj, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alyssa Margaret Caridis on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Caridis, Alyssa) (Entered: 07/17/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Wesley White on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-9604323. (White, Wesley) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Will Hussein Melehani on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Melehani, Will) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Clement S Roberts on behalf of Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. (Roberts, Clement) (Entered: 07/18/2023)

Remark

ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS. Initial Rule 16 Management Conference set for 9/25/2023 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/25/2023. (mcg) (Entered: 07/25/2023)

ORDER granting 24 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 18 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue. Response due by 8/15/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/27/2023. (rpc, ) (Entered: 07/27/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Limited Expedited Venue Discovery and Extensions of Time to Respond to Motion to Transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 8/18/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 08/18/2023)

STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal of DISH Network Corporation by Dish Network Corporation, Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 08/22/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Lemley - Ignoring Patents], # 2 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 08/29/2023)

ORDER granting 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss. Reply due by 9/13/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/08/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Scheduling Order), # 2 Exhibit B (Order Focusing Patent Claims and Prior Art))(Harrington, Zachariah) Modified title of Ex B per atty request on 9/11/2023 (jmb). (Entered: 09/08/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C.. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/13/2023)

The Court hereby CANCELS the September 25, 2023 Scheduling Conference; the Court will enter a Scheduling Order (no attachment). (tls)

Remark

JOINT MOTION for Entry of (Disputed) Protective Order and E-Discovery Order by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Redline of Protective Order), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Redline of E-Discovery Order))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 39 Reply to Response to Motion, (DISH's Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6)) by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

ORDER granting 41 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Sur-Reply as to 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss. Sur-Reply due by 9/27/2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/18/2023. (jmb) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

Set/Reset Hearings: Final Pretrial Conference SET for 11/8/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Markman Hearing SET for 3/18/2024 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. (jmb)

Set/Reset Hearings

SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 17 Opposed MOTION to Dismiss DISH Defendants' Motion for Partial Dismissal Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. p. 12(b)(6) filed by Freedom Patents LLC. (Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 09/27/2023)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/28/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 09/28/2023. (jmb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

JOINT MOTION to Amend the Patent Scheduling Order re 43 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order,, by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Amended Deadlines))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

JOINT MOTION to Amend the Patent Scheduling Order re 43 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order,, by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Amended Deadlines))(Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference to address a discovery dispute set for Tuesday 10/31/2023 at 1:30 PM CT before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Attorneys are instructed to call the Conference Number at 1:25 PM: (571) 353-2301; Call ID: 172598549, followed by #. (No attachment) (tls)

PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Freedom Patents LLC for proceedings held on 10/31/2023 Telephone Conference before Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (Thompson, Larry) (To be transcribed by Gwen Reed, GLR Transcribers. Forwarded to Gwen Reed on 10/31/2023.) (bas) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

Telephone Conference

AGREED MOTION to Extend P.R. 4-1 Deadline by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Safiullah, Rehan) (Entered: 12/22/2023)

ORDER. It is ORDERED that the parties shall file a Status Report, no later than January 19, 2024, on the venue-related discovery ordered on October 31, 2023. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 1/9/2024. (jmb, ) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 4-1 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/09/2024)

AGREED MOTION to Extend P.R. 4-2 Deadline by Freedom Patents LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 01/17/2024)

JOINT STATUS REPORT on Venue-Related Discovery by Freedom Patents LLC. (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by Dish Network L.L.C., Dish Network Service L.L.C. Regarding P.R. 4-2 Disclosures (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 01/26/2024)

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Dish Network L.L.C.

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Scott Woloson