Future Link Systems, LLC v. Broadcom Inc.

6:21-cv-00264

Overview

Case Number 6:21-cv-00264

Filing Date 2021-03-16

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2022-03-29

Court District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge Alan D Albright

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Broadcom Corp.

Represented By

8 Attorneys Listed

Tyler T. VanHoutan

McGuire Woods LLP

Fax: +1 (713) 571-9652

845 Texas Ave., Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Matthew William Cornelia

McGuire Woods LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 932-6413

2000 McKinney Ave., Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75214

Steven D. Moore

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (415) 273-4741

Fax: +1 (415) 651-8510

Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1900, San Francisco, CA 94111

Russell A. Korn

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 745-2552

Fax: +1 (404) 393-6548

1100 Peachtree Street, Ne, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4528

Paige Arnette Amstutz

Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 495-6300

Fax: +1 (512) 495-6399

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2400

Kristopher L. Reed

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 922-7143

Fax: +1 (214) 922-7101

2001 Ross Ave., Ste. 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Edward J. Mayle

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (303) 571-4000

Fax: +1 (303) 571-4321

1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202

Andrew N. Saul

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 815-6500

Fax: +1 (404) 815-6555

1100 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4528

Broadcom PTE. Ltd.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Paige Arnette Amstutz

Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 495-6300

Fax: +1 (512) 495-6399

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2400

Broadcom Inc.

Represented By

8 Attorneys Listed

Tyler T. VanHoutan

McGuire Woods LLP

Fax: +1 (713) 571-9652

845 Texas Ave., Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Matthew William Cornelia

McGuire Woods LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 932-6413

2000 McKinney Ave., Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75214

Steven D. Moore

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (415) 273-4741

Fax: +1 (415) 651-8510

Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1900, San Francisco, CA 94111

Russell A. Korn

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 745-2552

Fax: +1 (404) 393-6548

1100 Peachtree Street, Ne, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4528

Paige Arnette Amstutz

Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 495-6300

Fax: +1 (512) 495-6399

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2400

Kristopher L. Reed

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 922-7143

Fax: +1 (214) 922-7101

2001 Ross Ave., Ste. 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Edward J. Mayle

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (303) 571-4000

Fax: +1 (303) 571-4321

1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202

Andrew N. Saul

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Tel: +1 (404) 815-6500

Fax: +1 (404) 815-6555

1100 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4528

Plaintiff

Future Link Systems, LLC

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Minna Y. Chan

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Blvd, 12th Floor

James Milkey

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor

Reza Mirzaie

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor

Marc A. Fenster

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor

Jonathan Ma

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor

Christian W. Conkle

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor

Brian D. Ledahl

Russ August & Kabat

Tel: +1 (310) 826-7474

Fax: +1 (310) 826-6991

Russ August & Kabat, 12424 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge

Alan D Albright

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

2021-03-16

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

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Future Link Systems, LLC v. Broadcom Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Broadcom Corp. Follow

Represented By

Broadcom PTE. Ltd. Follow

Represented By

Broadcom Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Future Link Systems, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14598896), filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

NOTICE of Related Cases by Future Link Systems, LLC (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/16/2021)

Summons Issued as to Broadcom Inc.. (bw) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

Summons Issued as to Broadcom PTE. Ltd.. (bw) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

Summons Issued as to Broadcom Corp.. (bw) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (bw)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Ma for James Milkey ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14603591) by on behalf of Future Link Systems, LLC. (Ma, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Ma for Minna Chan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14603594) by on behalf of Future Link Systems, LLC. (Ma, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders of Judge Alan D. Albright located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Remark (No Doc#)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Future Link Systems, LLC. Broadcom Corp. served on 3/25/2021, answer due 4/15/2021. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 03/29/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 04/01/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Future Link Systems, LLC. Broadcom Inc. served on 3/25/2021, answer due 4/15/2021. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 04/01/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 04/05/2021)

Reset Deadlines: Broadcom Corp. and Broadcom Inc. answer due 5/17/2021. (lad)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Unopposed Motion for Additional Extension of Time for Defendants Broadcom Inc. and Broadcom Corp. to Answer or Otherwise Respond by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 05/12/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Unopposed Motion for Additional Extension of Time for Defendants Broadcom Inc. and Broadcom Corp. to Answer or Otherwise Respond by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 05/12/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paige Arnette Amstutz on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 05/12/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Russell Korn ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14864726) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Broadcom Inc. and Broadcom Corp's Motion to Dismiss Complaint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(6) by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Ryan Phillips)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc., Broadcom PTE. Ltd.. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Edward J. Mayle ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14864945) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Steven D. Moore ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14864953) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/01/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Kristopher L. Reed ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14865459) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Kristopher L. Reed ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14865459) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Andrew N. Saul ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14866592) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paige Arnette Amstutz for Andrew N. Saul ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14866592) by on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. amending 1 Complaint., filed by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/15/2021)

Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 06/17/2021)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Future Link Systems, LLC (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

STATUS REPORT Case Readiness Status Report by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Ledahl, Brian) (Entered: 07/01/2021)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Proposed Scheduling Order [PROPOSED] JOINT AGREED SCHEDULING ORDER by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 07/29/2021)

Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 10/13/2021)

Sealed Document: Supplement to Docket 35 - Exhibits 2 and 3 of 35 Response in Support of Motion,, by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3) (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

STATUS REPORT Defendants Broadcom Inc. and Broadcom Corp.'s Status Report Regarding Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Dkt. 27) and Motion to Transfer Venue (Dkt. 28) by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

RESPONSE SUR-REPLY TO CRSR DEFENDANTS REPLY CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF to 43 Brief, 42 Status Report by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 12/16/2021)

BRIEF JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Milkey, James) (Entered: 12/21/2021)

ORDER, (Markman Hearing set for 2/23/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright). Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Future Link Systems, LLC identifying Corporate Parent IPVALUE Management Inc. for Future Link Systems, LLC. (Ledahl, Brian) (Entered: 01/05/2022)

ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

STATUS REPORT Regarding Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Dkt. 27) and Motion to Transfer Venue (Dkt. 28) by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

BRIEF Corrected Opening Claim Construction Brief by Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 02/08/2022)

BRIEF JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT by Future Link Systems, LLC. (Milkey, James) (Entered: 02/08/2022)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tyler T. VanHoutan on behalf of Broadcom Corp., Broadcom Inc.. Attorney Tyler T. VanHoutan added to party Broadcom Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Tyler T. VanHoutan added to party Broadcom Inc.(pty:dft) (VanHoutan, Tyler) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

Broadcom Corp.

Broadcom PTE. Ltd.

Broadcom Inc.

Future Link Systems, LLC