Intuitive Surgical v. Computer Motion Inc.
1:01-cv-00203
Overview
Case Number
1:01-cv-00203
Filing Date
2001-03-30
Status
Terminated
Termination Date
2003-08-05
Court
District Court, D. Delaware (ded)
Presiding Judge
Sue L. Robinson
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Jurisdiction Type
Federal Question
Cause of Action
35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand
Both
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
International Business Machines Corporation
Represented By
1 Attorneys ListedRichards, Layton & Finger, PA
Tel: +1 (302) 658-6541
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA, One Rodney Square
Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Represented By
1 Attorneys ListedFish & Richardson, P.C.
Tel: +1 (302) 652-5070
919 N. Market Street, Suite 1100, P.O. Box 1114
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, D. Delaware (ded)
Presiding Judge
Sue L. Robinson
Patents Involved
There is a single patent involved in this case.
| Application Number | Patent Number | External Links |
|---|---|---|
| - | US6201984 |
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT filed; Mag consent notice to pltf. FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 130327 (am) (Entered: 04/02/2001)
2001-03-30
1
Report to Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks. Exit original. RE: 6,201,984 (am) (Entered: 04/02/2001)
2001-03-30
1
RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Computer Motion Inc. Corporation Trust Company 3/30/01 Answer due on 4/19/01 for Computer Motion Inc. Corporation Trust Company (dab) (Entered: 04/02/2001)
2001-03-30
1
SUMMONS(ES) issued for Computer Motion Inc. (am)
2001-03-30
1
No Actions
DEMAND for jury trial by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (am)
2001-03-30
1
No Actions
CASE assigned to Judge Sue L. Robinson . Notice to all parties. (gp) (Entered: 04/11/2001)
2001-04-11
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order for Frank E. Scherkenbach to Appear Pro Hac Vice re: [5-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 04/17/2001)
2001-04-13
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order for Todd G. Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice re: [6-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 04/17/2001)
2001-04-13
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order for Susan E. Emrich to Appear Pro Hac Vice re: [7-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 04/17/2001)
2001-04-13
1
STIPULATION for extension of time for deft. to answer complaint; with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 04/20/2001)
2001-04-20
1
ORDER granting [7-1] motion for Susan E. Emrich to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [6-1] motion for Todd G. Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [5-1] motion for Frank E. Scherkenbach to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 04/20/2001)
2001-04-20
1
So Ordered granting [8-1] stipulation reset Answer deadline to 5/18/01 for Computer Motion Inc. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2001-04-23
1
No Actions
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Jan P. Weir, Julie McCoy Akins, Steven M. Hanle, and Gary A. Pemberton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 05/15/2001)
2001-05-14
1
So Ordered granting [10-1] motion for Jan P. Weir, Julie McCoy Akins, Steven M. Hanle, and Gary A. Pemberton to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2001-05-16
1
No Actions
ANSWER to complaint and COUNTERCLAIM by Computer Motion Inc. (Attorney Josy W. Ingersoll); jury demand against Intuitive Surgical, IBM (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2001)
2001-05-17
1
ORDER, set Tele-Scheduling Conference for 8:00 6/26/01 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 05/29/2001)
2001-05-29
1
ANSWER by Intuitive Surgical, IBM to [11-2] counter claim (rld) (Entered: 06/07/2001)
2001-06-06
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. to Change Venue to Central District of California Answer Brief due 6/22/01 re: [14-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Opening Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [14-1] motion to Change Venue to Central District of California (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Declaration of Jan P. Weir in support of DI 14. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Declaration of Gordon Rogers in support of DI 14. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to defendant Computer Motion Inc. re DI 17 missing original signature of Gordon Rogers. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Declaration of Dr. Yulun Wang in support of DI 14. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to defendant Computer Motion Inc. re DI 19 missing original signature. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
2001-06-08
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Ingersoll enclosing original signature pages for Declarations of G. Rogers (DI 17) and Dr. Yulun Wang (DI 19) for subsitution. (rld) Modified on 06/22/2001 (Entered: 06/22/2001)
2001-06-12
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order for Howard S. Weber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 06/22/2001)
2001-06-15
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order for Kathryn L. Goetz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 06/22/2001)
2001-06-15
1
Joint Proposed Discovery Plan filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. (rld) (Entered: 07/17/2001)
2001-06-22
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) 1st set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to Inter. Business Machines; (2) 1st set of interrog. to Inter. Bus. Machines; (3) 1st set of interrog. to Intuitive Surgical; (4) 1st req. for prod. of doc. and things to Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM In Opposition to [14-1] motion to Change Venue to Central District of California - Reply Brief due 6/29/01 (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of DI 26. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Declaration of Douglas A. Hutchinson in Support of DI 26. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Declaration of Jeffrey T. Zachmann in support of DI 26. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Declaration of David G. Goodman in support of DI 26. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to plaintiff Intuitive Surgical, plaintiff IBM re no original signatures on declarations for Zachmann; Goodman; Hutchison and Miller. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-22
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Meli, Jr. enclosing orginal signature pages for declarations of Miller and Zachmann. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-25
1
MOTION by IBM with Proposed Order for Raymond A. Kurz and Celine Jimenez Crowson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-25
1
ORDER granting [23-1] motion for Kathryn L. Goetz to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [22-1] motion for Howard S. Weber to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 06/25/2001)
2001-06-25
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Meli, Jr. enclosing original signature pages for substitution in the declarations of D. Hutchison and D. Goodman filed on 6/22/01. (rld) (Entered: 06/27/2001)
2001-06-26
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re Initial Disclosures (rld) (Entered: 06/27/2001)
2001-06-26
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Leave to File Amended Answer & Counterclaim Answer Brief due 7/10/01 re: [37-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 06/27/2001)
2001-06-26
1
Memorandum of Law Filed by Computer Motion Inc. In Support of [37-1] motion for Leave to File Amended Answer & Counterclaim - Answer Brief due 7/10/01 (rld) (Entered: 06/27/2001)
2001-06-26
1
Scheduling conference held; Judge Robinson presiding; no crt. rptr. present. (rld)
2001-06-26
1
No Actions
So Ordered granting [33-1] motion for Raymond A. Kurz and Celine Jimenez Crowson to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2001-06-26
1
No Actions
Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [14-1] motion to Change Venue to Central District of California (rld) (Entered: 07/10/2001)
2001-06-29
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll requesting oral argument on the Motion to Transfer. (rld) (Entered: 07/10/2001)
2001-07-05
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM IN OPPOSITION TO [37-1] motion for Leave to File Amended Answer & Counterclaim - Reply Brief due 7/18/01 (rld) (Entered: 07/13/2001)
2001-07-11
1
Declaration of Todd G. Miller in Support of DI 41. (rld) (Entered: 07/13/2001)
2001-07-11
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to plaintiff Intuitive Surgical, plaintiff IBM re DI 42 is missing the original signature of Todd G. Miller. (rld) (Entered: 07/13/2001)
2001-07-11
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Meli, Jr. enclosing corrected cover page for DI 41. (rld) (Entered: 07/13/2001)
2001-07-12
1
Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [37-1] motion for Leave to File Amended Answer & Counterclaim (rld) (Entered: 07/20/2001)
2001-07-18
1
Declaration of Jan P. Weir in support of DI 45. (rld) (Entered: 07/20/2001)
2001-07-18
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical, IBM re 1st set of interrog. to deft. (rld) (Entered: 07/23/2001)
2001-07-20
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Meli, Jr. requesting oral argument on motion to amend Computer Motion's answer and counterclaim. (rld) (Entered: 07/24/2001)
2001-07-23
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from C. Wright enclosing copy of Order issued 7/24/01 by USDC-Central District of California denying Computer Motion's Motion to Lift Stay Pending Resolution of Interference Proceedings before Patent & Trademark Office Board of Patent Appeals & Interferences. (rld) (Entered: 07/30/2001)
2001-07-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) 2nd set of interrog. to Inter. Bus. Machines and (2) 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to Inter. Bus. Mach. (rld) (Entered: 08/01/2001)
2001-07-31
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 1st set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
2001-08-01
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Meli, Jr. re Order Continuing Stay and that the two pending motions before the Court (to transfer venue and to amend answer & counterclaim) should be denied. (rld) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
2001-08-01
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from John Meli, Jr. enclosing proposed scheduling order. (rld) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
2001-08-01
1
Proposed Scheduling Order filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. following scheduling tele-conference of 6/26/01. (rld) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
2001-08-01
1
Deadline updated; set Discovery Hearing for 8:30 11/30/01 per DI 54. (rld)
2001-08-03
1
No Actions
So Ordered [54-1] proposed order set Scheduling Order Deadlines: joining of parties, amended pleadings on 8/17/01 Discovery deadline on 2/8/02 Deadline for filing dispositive motions by 3/4/02 Pretrial conference by 4:30 6/3/02 Trial Date Deadline 6/17/02, set Motion Filing deadline to 5/21/02 for Motions in Limine; responses due 5/28/02, set Notice of Compliance deadline to 3/4/02 for issues of Claim Construction Single in-person discovery status conference set for 11/30/01 for one hour beginning at 8:30 a.m.; matter referred to Mag. Judge Thynge for purposes of exploring possible settlement; see order for further details ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2001-08-03
1
No Actions
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to deft. (rld) (Entered: 08/07/2001)
2001-08-06
1
ORDER, set Telephone Conference for 9:30 10/12/01 ( signed by Judge Mary P. Thynge ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 08/08/2001)
2001-08-07
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re resp. and obj. to Computer Motion's first set of req. for prod. of doc. and things (set No. 1). (rld) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
2001-08-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re resp. and obj. to Computer Motion's 1st set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
2001-08-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IBM re (1) resp. to Computer Motion's 1st set of interrog. and (2) resp. and obj. to 1st set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
2001-08-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IBM re (1) resp. to 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things; and (2) resp. and obj. to 2nd set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 09/14/2001)
2001-09-07
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) resp. to 1st set of interrog.; (2) resp. to 1st set of req. for prod. of doc.; and (3) deft.'s 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. (rld) (Entered: 09/20/2001)
2001-09-20
1
STIPULATION re Certain Pretrial Conference Dates with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 09/21/2001)
2001-09-21
1
So Ordered granting [62-1] stipulation set Proposed Pretrial Order deadline to 5/29/02, and set Jury Instructions and special verdict(s) and/or interrog. deadline to 5/29/02, (signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2001-09-24
1
No Actions
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IBM re (1) 1st set of req. for prod. of doc. and things; and (2) 1st set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 10/11/2001)
2001-09-27
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order to Compel Complaince with Dicovery Related to Computer Motion's Voice Controlled Surgical Robot Patent Applications Answer Brief due 10/24/01 re: [64-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 10/11/2001)
2001-10-10
1
Opening Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical [64-1] motion to Compel Complaince with Dicovery Related to Computer Motion's Voice Controlled Surgical Robot Patent Applications (rld) (Entered: 10/11/2001)
2001-10-10
1
Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of DI 64. (rld) (Entered: 10/11/2001)
2001-10-10
1
ORDER, set Settlement Conference for 10:00 2/11/02 ( signed by Judge Mary P. Thynge ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 10/19/2001)
2001-10-18
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 3rd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 10/19/2001)
2001-10-19
1
AMENDED NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Computer Motion, Inc. on 11/1/01 (rld) (Entered: 10/19/2001)
2001-10-19
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [64-1] motion to Compel Complaince with Dicovery Related to Computer Motion's Voice Controlled Surgical Robot Patent Applications - Reply Brief due 10/31/01 (rld) (Entered: 10/24/2001)
2001-10-24
1
Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical [64-1] motion to Compel Complaince with Dicovery Related to Computer Motion's Voice Controlled Surgical Robot Patent Applications (rld) (Entered: 10/26/2001)
2001-10-26
1
Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of DI 71. (rld) (Entered: 10/26/2001)
2001-10-26
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Protective Order to Postpone the taking of any deposition involving its pending patent applications until the Court has ruled upon pltfs.' motion to compel Answer Brief due 11/13/01 re: [73-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 10/30/2001)
2001-10-29
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Protective Order to Postpone the deposition of its Fed.R.Civ.P. 30(b)(6) witness until the Court has ruled upon pltfs.' motion to compel Answer Brief due 11/14/01 re: [74-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 11/01/2001)
2001-10-31
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re 2nd set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-05
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Charles C. Wooters c/o International Computer Science Institute, California; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-05
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Keith P. Laby, California by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-05
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., Missouri by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-05
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) resp. to IBM's 1st set of interrog.; (2) resp. to IBM's 1st set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to David Roe, Computer Motion; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Dr. Ronald G. Latimer, Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Modjtaba Ghoudoussi, Computer Motion; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Amante Mangaser, Computer Motion; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Darrin Uecker, Computer Motion; by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
2001-11-06
1
ORDER granting [73-1] motion for Protective Order to Postpone the taking of any deposition involving its pending patent applications until the Court has ruled upon pltfs.' motion to compel, denying [64-1] motion to Compel Complaince with Dicovery Related to Computer Motion's Voice Controlled Surgical Robot Patent Applications, denying [37-1] motion for Leave to File Amended Answer & Counterclaim, denying [14-1] motion to Change Venue to Central District of California ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 11/09/2001)
2001-11-09
1
NOTICE of Subpoena for Yulun Wang, Computer Motion, Inc. by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/09/2001)
2001-11-09
1
NOTICE of Subpoean for James Wright, Computer Motion, Inc.by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/09/2001)
2001-11-09
1
WITHDRAWAL of [74-1] motion for Protective Order to Postpone the deposition of its Fed.R.Civ.P. 30(b)(6) witness until the Court has ruled upon pltfs.' motion to compel; MOTION IS MOOT PER COURT'S ORDER OF 11/9/01 GRANTING DI 73. (rld)
2001-11-09
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Subpoena to Jonathan Mark Sackier, M.D. by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/15/2001)
2001-11-15
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Gene Wang, Bitphone by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/15/2001)
2001-11-15
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Dr. Mark Avon by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/15/2001)
2001-11-15
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to Jeff Wilson by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 11/16/2001)
2001-11-15
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re resp. to 3rd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 11/20/2001)
2001-11-19
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 4th set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to Computer Motion (nos. 73-77) (rld) (Entered: 11/28/2001)
2001-11-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 2nd set of interrog. to Computer Motion (nos. 19-25) (rld) (Entered: 11/28/2001)
2001-11-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) 3rd set of interrog. to IBM; (2) 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to Intuitive Surg.; (3) 3RD set of req. for prod. of doc. and things to IBM. (rld) (Entered: 11/28/2001)
2001-11-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re 1st set of req. for admissions to Computer Motion (nos. 1-25). (rld) (Entered: 11/28/2001)
2001-11-27
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical for Reconsideration of [85-1] order Answer Brief due 12/12/01 re: [97-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 11/29/2001)
2001-11-28
1
Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of DI 97 (rld) (Entered: 11/29/2001)
2001-11-28
1
SEALED Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Meli re 11/30/01 discovery conference. (rld) (Entered: 11/29/2001)
2001-11-28
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Shaw re 11/30/01 discovery conference. (rld) (Entered: 11/29/2001)
2001-11-29
1
Discovery hearing held; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. V. Gunning present. (rld)
2001-11-30
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from W. Marsden, Jr., re court's consideration of motion for reconsideration. (rld) (Entered: 12/03/2001)
2001-12-03
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] discovery hearing for dates of 11/30/01; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. V. Gunning present. (rld) (Entered: 12/04/2001)
2001-12-04
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re resp. and obj. to 2nd set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 12/07/2001)
2001-12-07
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [97-1] motion for Reconsideration of [85-1] order - Reply Brief due 12/14/01 (rld) (Entered: 12/07/2001)
2001-12-07
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Meli enclosing original signature page for Declar. of Susan E. Emrich for substitution. (rld) (Entered: 12/11/2001)
2001-12-11
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Yulun Wang on 1/8/02 (rld) (Entered: 12/28/2001)
2001-12-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re resp. and obj. to deft.'s 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 12/28/2001)
2001-12-27
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IBM re resp. and obj. to deft.'s 3rd set of interrog. and resp. and obj. to deft.'s 3rd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 01/03/2002)
2002-01-02
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) resp. to 1st set of req. for admissions; (2) resp. to 2nd set of interrog.; and (3) resp. to 2nd set of req. for prod. of doc. and things. (rld) (Entered: 01/14/2002)
2002-01-11
1
NOTICE of Change of Address and Telephone Number for Hogan & Hartson's New York offices; by IBM (rld) (Entered: 01/22/2002)
2002-01-18
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing proposed 1st amd. Scheduling Order; deft. is not in concurrence with this order. (rld) (Entered: 01/24/2002)
2002-01-22
1
NOTICE by Computer Motion Inc. to take deposition of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. on 2/7-8/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/24/2002)
2002-01-23
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Shaw responding to 1/22/02 letter of pltf. re scheduling. (rld) (Entered: 01/24/2002)
2002-01-23
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from R. Whetzel enclosing letter from co-cnsl. K. Goetz responding to deft.'s letter of 1/23/02. (rld) (Entered: 01/28/2002)
2002-01-25
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from S. Reyburn informing court of Fed.Cir. decision rendered on 1/24/02 that cnsl. believes is dispositive of this case and should be considered by the court when addressing scheduling issues raised in pltf.'s 1/22/02 letter. (rld) (Entered: 01/28/2002)
2002-01-25
1
Letter to Clerk from J. Meli, Jr. enclosing original signature page for the Declaration of Susan E. Emrich (DI#111). (rld) (Entered: 01/29/2002)
2002-01-28
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re notice of depositions of David La Rose, Russel H. Taylor, and Janez Funda. (rld) (Entered: 01/30/2002)
2002-01-30
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Gordon Rogers on 2/5/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-01-30
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Darrin Uecker on 1/31/02 through 2/1/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-01-30
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Robert W. Duggan on 2/8/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-01-30
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Larry Redfern on 2/7/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-01-30
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Yulun Wang on 1/29-30/02 (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-01-30
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re Notice of Deposition to International Business Machines Corp. (rld) (Entered: 02/06/2002)
2002-02-06
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Protective Order re rescheduling of R. Duggan's 2/8/02 depositions to 2/27/02; Answer Brief due 2/21/02 re: [124-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 02/07/2002)
2002-02-07
1
So Ordered granting [124-1] motion for Protective Order; the deposition of Mr. Robert Duggan, noticed by pltfs. for 2/8/02, shall not proceed as noticed. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-02-07
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski responding to letter dated 1/25/02 (DI#115) from deft. re recent decision of 3rd Circuit. (rld) (Entered: 02/13/2002)
2002-02-12
1
2nd Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Computer Motion on 2/28/02 (rld) (Entered: 02/13/2002)
2002-02-13
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re amd. notice of depo. (DI#126). (rld) (Entered: 02/13/2002)
2002-02-13
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re amd. notice of deposition to International Business Machines Corp. (rld) (Entered: 02/19/2002)
2002-02-19
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski requesting Court's guidance on time-sensitive issues re proposed amd. schedule for this matter. (rld) (Entered: 02/22/2002)
2002-02-21
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll responding to Mr. Halkowski's letter of 2/21/02 re discovery dispute. (rld) (Entered: 02/26/2002)
2002-02-25
1
Deadline updated; set Status Conference for 3:00 3/1/02 in person conference per recent letters filed by cnsl. (DI#129 & 130). (rld)
2002-02-27
1
No Actions
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order for David A. Kikel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 02/28/2002)
2002-02-28
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re update to Court on status of discovery and to summarize the issues on which parties are unable to agree. (rld) (Entered: 02/28/2002)
2002-02-28
1
So Ordered granting [131-1] motion for David A. Kikel to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-03-01
1
No Actions
Status conference held in person; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. B. Gaffigan present. (rld)
2002-03-01
1
No Actions
Steno Notes for 3/1/02 status conf.; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. B. Gaffigan present. (rld) (Entered: 03/04/2002)
2002-03-04
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing proposed first amd. scheduling order. (rld) (Entered: 03/05/2002)
2002-03-04
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll enclosing highlighted version of the parties' proposed protective order. (rld) (Entered: 03/05/2002)
2002-03-04
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] status conference for dates of 3/1/02; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. B. Gaffigan present. (rld) (Entered: 03/05/2002)
2002-03-05
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) ntc. of Deposition of Gary Guthart; and (2) amended ntc. of deposition to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (rld) (Entered: 03/05/2002)
2002-03-05
1
First Amended SCHEDULING ORDER setting Joint Claim Construction Statement due 5/1/02; answering claim construction briefs due 5/15/02; Motions in Limine due 7/16/02 and responses due 7/23/02; Oral Argument Hearing set for 6/18/02 at 10:00 re summary jgm. motions and to the extent needed for claim construction; Discovery cutoff 5/1/02 ; Deadline for filing dispositive motions 5/1/02 opposition briefs due 5/15/02 and reply briefs due 5/22/02 for summary jgm. motions; Pretrial conference for 4:30 7/30/02 ; Trial Date Deadline 9:30 8/12/02 ; ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) Modified on 03/07/2002 (Entered: 03/07/2002)
2002-03-06
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski providing pltfs.' resp. to letter of 3/4/02 and proposed protective order submitted by cnsl. for Computer Motion, Inc. (rld) (Entered: 03/07/2002)
2002-03-06
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll re resp. to M. Halkowski's 3/6/02 letter re draft protective order. (rld) (Entered: 03/11/2002)
2002-03-07
1
Deadline updated; set Jury Trial for 9:30 8/12/02 per DI#138 (rld)
2002-03-07
1
No Actions
Deadline updated; set Motion Filing deadline to 7/16/02 responses due 7/23/02, and Motion Hearing for summary jgm. motions for 6/18/02 at 10:00, and set Hearing on Claim Construction (to the extent needed) for 10:00 6/18/02 (rld)
2002-03-07
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski responding to deft.'s letter of 3/7/02 re proposed Protective Order. (rld) (Entered: 03/12/2002)
2002-03-12
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re Supp. Resp. and Obj. to 1st set of interrog. (rld) (Entered: 03/18/2002)
2002-03-15
1
Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Robert W. Duggan on 3/29/02 (rld) (Entered: 03/18/2002)
2002-03-15
1
Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of David Roe on 3/21/02 (rld) (Entered: 03/18/2002)
2002-03-15
1
Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Robert W. Duggan on 3/22/02 (rld) (Entered: 03/18/2002)
2002-03-15
1
3rd Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Computer Motion, Inc. on 3/20/02 (rld) (Entered: 03/18/2002)
2002-03-15
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll re impasse relating to the inspection of the large volume of IBM documents produced by D. Funda. (rld) (Entered: 03/22/2002)
2002-03-19
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Computer Motion Inc. re (1) Amd. Ntc. of Depo. of L. Percello; (2) of D. Nahamoo; (3) of D. Shaw; (4) of M. Barrish; and (5) of L. Smith. (rld) (Entered: 03/25/2002)
2002-03-21
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from R. Whetzel responding to Ms. Ingersoll's letter of 3/19/02 re impasse re CMI's req. for further analysis of documents produced by Dr. Jack Funda. (rld) (Entered: 03/25/2002)
2002-03-22
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Protective Order to Prohibit Pltf.'s designation of Russell Taylor as a "Qualified Expert" Under the Terms of the Stipulated Protective Order Answer Brief due 4/8/02 re: [150-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 03/26/2002)
2002-03-25
1
4th Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Computer Motion, Inc. on 3/28-29/02 (rld) (Entered: 03/26/2002)
2002-03-26
1
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER; with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 03/27/2002)
2002-03-27
1
So Ordered granting [152-1] stipulated PROTECTIVE ORDER ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-03-27
1
No Actions
Statement of Non-Opposition Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM to [150-1] motion for Protective Order to Prohibit Pltf.'s designation of Russell Taylor as a "Qualified Expert" Under the Terms of the Stipulated Protective Order (rld) (Entered: 04/05/2002)
2002-04-01
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IBM re suppl. resp. to Contention Interrog. (rld) (Entered: 04/05/2002)
2002-04-01
1
So Ordered granting [150-1] motion for Protective Order to Prohibit Pltf.'s designation of Russell Taylor as a "Qualified Expert" Under the Terms of the Stipulated Protective Order ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-04-08
1
No Actions
Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Robert W. Duggan on 3/29/02 (rld) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-11
1
4th Amended NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Computer Motion on 3/29/02 (rld) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-11
1
STIPULATION re amd. of scheduling order re discovery; with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 04/18/2002)
2002-04-16
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re recent developments relevant to pltf.'s pending motion for reconsideration. (rld) (Entered: 04/18/2002)
2002-04-17
1
Deadline updated; reset Discovery deadline to 6/10/02 (rld)
2002-04-19
1
No Actions
So Ordered granting [157-1] stipulation; expert discovery extended to 6/10/02; expert reports due 4/1/02; rebuttal expert reports due 4/17/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-04-19
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll responding to pltf.'s letter of 4/17/02 re new evidence relating to motion for reconsideration. (rld) (Entered: 04/22/2002)
2002-04-22
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski responding to deft.'s letter of 4/22/02 (rld) (Entered: 04/24/2002)
2002-04-23
1
NOTICE of Subpoena for Yulun Wang by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 04/25/2002)
2002-04-23
1
NOTICE of Subpoena for David Roe by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 04/25/2002)
2002-04-23
1
NOTICE of Subpoena for Robert H. Sturges by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 04/25/2002)
2002-04-23
1
NOTICE of Subpoena for Gerald J. Mossinghoff by Intuitive Surgical (rld) (Entered: 04/25/2002)
2002-04-23
1
JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT submitted by John Meli, Jr. on behalf of all parties. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Claim Construction Brief re U.S. Patent '984 by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (in support of [165-1]) remark (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED OPENING BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF DEFT.'S CLAIM CONSTRUCTION by Computer Motion Inc. (in support of [165-1]) (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. for Summary Judgment for lack of standing Motion No. 1 of 4; Answer Brief due 5/15/02 re: [168-1] motion; OPENING BRIEF FILED AS PART OF THIS MOTION. (rld) Modified on 05/03/2002 (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Summary Judgment based upon prosecution laches Motion No. 2 of 4; Answer Brief due 5/15/02 re: [169-1]; OPENING BRIEF FILED AS PART OF THIS MOTION. motion (rld) Modified on 05/03/2002 (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Summary Judgment for lack of enablement Motion No. 3 of 4; Answer Brief due 5/15/02 re: [170-1]; OPENING BRIEF IS FILED AS PART OF THIS DOCUMENT. motion (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Summary Judgment of invalidity for failure to disclose the best mode Motion No. 4 of 4; Answer Brief due 5/15/02 re: [171-1] motion; OPENING BRIEF IS FILED AS PART OF THIS DOCUMENT. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Appendix to Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. Appending four summary jgm. motions/opening briefs (DI#168-171). (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Opening Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [173-1] motion for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984 (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
Declaration of Dr. Russell H. Taylor in support of DI#174. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of pltfs.' Claim Construction Brief and DI#173. Volume 1. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of pltfs.' Claim Construction Brief and DI#173. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of pltfs.' Claim Construction Brief and DI#173. (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-01
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984 Answer Brief due 5/17/02 re: [173-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 05/03/2002)
2002-05-03
1
ORDER denying [97-1] motion for Reconsideration of [85-1] order; and denying deft.'s request for further assistance in sorting pltf. IBM's documents (SEE DI# 147, and 149). ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 05/07/2002)
2002-05-07
1
SEALED MEMORANDUM by Computer Motion Inc. in opposition to [166-1] Pltf.'s Claim Construction. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Declaration of David Roe in support of DI#180. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Declaration of Jeff Wilson in support of DI#180. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [173-1] motion for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984 - Reply Brief due 5/22/02 (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Yulun Wang in support of DI#183. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to defendant Computer Motion Inc. re no original signature on DI#184. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Declaration of Josy W. Ingersoll in support of DI#180 and #183. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
Second Supplemental Declaration of Jan P. Weir in support of DI#180 and #183. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order to Strike Evidence submitted by deft. in support of its motions for summary jgm. Answer Brief due 5/29/02 re: [188-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Opening Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [188-1] motion to Strike Evidence submitted by deft. in support of its motions for summary jgm. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of DI#188. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED MEMORANDUM by Intuitive Surgical, IBM in opposition to [167-1] Deft.'s Claim Construction. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [170-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of enablement - Reply Brief due 5/22/02 (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Combined Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [169-1] motion for Summary Judgment based upon prosecution laches - Reply Brief due 5/22/02; AND Joint Cross Motion for summary jgm. that the affirmative defense of prosecution laches is inapplicable to this case as a matter of law. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [168-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of standing - Reply Brief due 5/22/02 (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Declaration of Louis J. Percello in support of DI#194. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Declaration of Lonnie M. Smith in support of DI#194. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of pltfs.' answers to deft.'s motions for summary jgm. (nos. 1-4) and pltfs.' cross motion for sum. jgm.; Volume I of II. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of pltfs.' answers to deft.'s motions for sum. jgm. (nos. 1-4) and pltfs.' cross motion for sum. jgm.; Volume II of II. (rld) (Entered: 05/16/2002)
2002-05-15
1
SEALED Combined CROSS MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM for Summary Judgment that the affirmative defense of prosecution laches is inapplicable to this case as a matter of law Opening brief due 5/29/02 re: [0-1] cross motion; AND Answering Brief in opposition to deft.'s motion for sum. jgm. based upon prosecution laches (motion 2 of 4). (rld)
2002-05-15
1
No Actions
SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [171-1] motion for Summary Judgment of invalidity for failure to disclose the best mode - Reply Brief due 5/23/02 (rld) (Entered: 05/17/2002)
2002-05-16
1
Letter to Clerk from T. Halkowski enclosing original signature pages for declarations of T. Miller and L. Percello filed on 5/15/02. (rld) (Entered: 05/17/2002)
2002-05-16
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [173-1] motion for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984 (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
2002-05-22
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum Answer Brief due 6/5/02 re: [202-1] motion (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
2002-05-22
1
SEALED Opening Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
2002-05-22
1
SEALED Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of DI#202. (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
2002-05-22
1
STIPULATION to extend time for deft. to file reply briefs to four motions for sum. jgm. (DI#168-171) and an answer brief to cross-motion for sum. jgm. (DI#193); with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
2002-05-23
1
Letter to Clerk from A. Poff enclosing original signature page for Dr. Yulun Wang's declaration filed on 5/15/02 for substitution. (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-23
1
First Amended STIPULATION re certain pretrial conference dates; with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-23
1
So Ordered granting [205-1] stipulation extending time for deft. to file reply briefs to four sum. jgm. motions till 5/24/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-05-23
1
No Actions
Letter to Clerk from T. Halkowski enclosing original signature page for declaration of S. Emrich filed on 5/22/02 for substitution. (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re Federal Circuit's recent opinion in Transclean v. Bridgewood (5/21/02) as it is relevant to Court's consideration of Pltf.'s Motion for Sum. Jgm. of Literal Infringement. (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [168-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of standing (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [169-1] motion for Summary Judgment based upon prosecution laches (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [170-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of enablement (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [171-1] motion for Summary Judgment of invalidity for failure to disclose the best mode (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
Declaration of Adam W. Poff in Support of DI Nos. 208-211. (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
3rs Suppl. Declaration of Jan P. Weir in support of DI#208-211. (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
SEALED Revised Appendix to Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. Appending [211-1] reply brief, [210-1] reply brief, [209-1] reply brief, [208-1] reply brief (rld) (Entered: 05/28/2002)
2002-05-24
1
So Ordered granting [216-1] stipulation reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Proposed Pretrial Order due on or before 7/25/02; and special verdict(s) and/or interrogatories and the jury instructions also due to the court by 7/25/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-05-29
1
No Actions
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. re [188-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in support of its motins for summary jgm. - Reply Brief due 6/6/02 (rld) Modified on 06/10/2002 (Entered: 05/31/2002)
2002-05-30
1
Declaration of Rebecca Meegan in support of DI# 217. (rld) (Entered: 05/31/2002)
2002-05-30
1
SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [0-1] cross motion for Summary Judgment that the affirmative defense of prosecution laches is inapplicable to this case as a matter of law (rld) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
2002-05-31
1
Suppl. Declaration of Todd G. Miller re DI#219. (rld) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
2002-05-31
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to plaintiff Intuitive Surgical, plaintiff IBM re no original signature on DI#220. (rld) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
2002-06-03
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Intuitive Surgical re Identification of Fact Witnesses (rld) (Entered: 06/06/2002)
2002-06-04
1
Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum (rld) (Entered: 06/06/2002)
2002-06-06
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing DI# 225. (rld) (Entered: 06/06/2002)
2002-06-06
1
Prosecution History re U.S. Patent No. '984. (rld) (Entered: 06/06/2002)
2002-06-06
1
REQUEST by Intuitive Surgical, IBM for leave to submit extrinsic evidence in support of the construction of certain claim terms of U.S. Patent No. '984. (rld) (Entered: 06/10/2002)
2002-06-07
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum - Reply Brief due 6/14/02 (rld) (Entered: 06/10/2002)
2002-06-07
1
Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in opposition to pltf.'s motion to strike evidence submitted by deft. in oppos. to (1) pltfs.' motion for sum. jgm. and (ii) pltfs.' claim construction brief. (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2002)
2002-06-10
1
NOTICE by Intuitive Surgical to take deposition of Jeffrey H. Kinrich on 6/3/02 (rld) (Entered: 06/11/2002)
2002-06-10
1
MEMORANDUM by Computer Motion Inc. in opposition to [226-1] request for leave to submit extrinsic evidence in support of the construction of certain claim terms of U.S. Patent '984. (rld) (Entered: 06/14/2002)
2002-06-13
1
Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in support of DI#230. (rld) (Entered: 06/14/2002)
2002-06-13
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to defendant Computer Motion Inc. re no original signature on DI#231. (rld) (Entered: 06/14/2002)
2002-06-13
1
Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum (rld) (Entered: 06/14/2002)
2002-06-14
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] motion hearing for dates of 6/18/02; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. V. Gunning present. (rld) (Entered: 06/19/2002)
2002-06-18
1
Motion hearing re: [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum, [0-1] cross motion for Summary Judgment that the affirmative defense of prosecution laches is inapplicable to this case as a matter of law, [188-1] motion to Strike Evidence submitted by deft. in support of its motions for summary jgm., [173-1] motion for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984, [171-1] motion for Summary Judgment of invalidity for failure to disclose the best mode, [170-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of enablement, [169-1] motion for Summary Judgment based upon prosecution laches, [168-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of standing; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. V. Gunning present. (rld)
2002-06-18
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski providing suppl. authority that appears to be dispositive of the primary position advanced by deft. (rld) (Entered: 06/19/2002)
2002-06-19
1
Identification of Fact Witnesses by Computer Motion Inc. (rld) (Entered: 06/21/2002)
2002-06-20
1
Deft's Amended Identification of Fact Witnesses (rld) (Entered: 07/10/2002)
2002-07-09
1
MEMORANDUM ORDER construing disputed claim language in U.S. Patent '984 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (fmt) (Entered: 07/15/2002)
2002-07-12
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order in Limine to Preclude Pltf IBM from offering any evidence of alleged damages Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [239-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order in Limine to preclude pltfs from offering evidence of relating to alleged date of invention not previously produced during discovery Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [240-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order in Limine to preclude pltfs' experts from offering legal conclusions and opinions on ultimate issues of fact Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [241-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order in Limine to exclude evidence and arguments that computer Motion's patent specifications are not enabling Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [242-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in support of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Motions in Limine (DI #s 239,240,241,242) (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
Notice of Deficiency from the court to defendant Computer Motion Inc.; No original signature on Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in support of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Motions in Limine (DI # 243) (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order in Limine to bifurcate trial and preclude introduction of evidence concerning prosecution laches during the Jury Trial(No. 1 of 5) Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [245-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
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MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order in Limine to exclude testimony of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Patent Law Expert (No. 2 of 5) Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [246-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order in Limine to preclude defense of prior art invalidity (No. 3 of 5) Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [247-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
SEALED MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order in Limine to preclude Computer Motion, Inc. from asserting the defense of exemption from infringement due to FDA clinical testing (35 U.S.C. section 271 (E)(1)) and from using at trial in support of that defense documents produced after the document production deadline (No. 4 of 5) Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [248-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
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MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order in Limine to preclude evidence of dft Computer Motion Inc.'s reliance on opinion of cnsl (No. 5 of 5) Answer Brief due 7/23/02 re: [249-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
SEALED Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and International Business Machines Corp's Motions In Limine (DI #s 245, 246, 247, 248, and 249) (fmt) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-16
1
Letter to Clerk from A. Poff enclosing an original copy of DI # 243 (fmt) (Entered: 07/18/2002)
2002-07-17
1
Second Amended Identification of Fact Witnesses by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 07/18/2002)
2002-07-18
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski, T. Kovach, and A. Poff enclosing a jury questionnaire which the parties have agreed to. (rld) (Entered: 07/23/2002)
2002-07-18
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [245-1] motion in Limine to bifurcate trial and preclude introduction of evidence concerning prosecution laches during the Jury Trial(No. 1 of 5) (rld) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [241-1] motion in Limine to preclude pltfs' experts from offering legal conclusions and opinions on ultimate issues of fact (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [240-1] motion in Limine to preclude pltfs from offering evidence of relating to alleged date of invention not previously produced during discovery (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [239-1] motion in Limine to Preclude Pltf IBM from offering any evidence of alleged damages (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
SEALED Declaration of Todd G. Miller in support of Pltfs' opposition to Computer Motion, Inc.'s Motions in Limine (fmt) Modified on 07/24/2002 (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [245-1] motion in Limine to bifurcate trial and preclude introduction of evidence concerning prosecution laches during the Jury Trial(No. 1 of 5) (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [246-1] motion in Limine to exclude testimony of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Patent Law Expert (No. 2 of 5) (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [247-1] motion in Limine to preclude defense of prior art invalidity (No. 3 of 5) (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [249-1] motion in Limine to preclude evidence of dft Computer Motion Inc.'s reliance on opinion of cnsl (No. 5 of 5) (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [248-1] motion in Limine to preclude Computer Motion, Inc. from asserting the defense of exemption from infringement due to FDA clinical testing (35 U.S.C. section 271 (E)(1)) and from using at trial in support of that defense documents produced after the document production deadline (No. 4 of 5) (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-23
1
Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in support of Computer Motion, Inc.'s oppositions to Pltfs' motions in limine (fmt) (Entered: 07/24/2002)
2002-07-24
1
Steno Notes for 7/24/02 teleconference; Crt Rptr L. Dibbs (fmt) (Entered: 07/25/2002)
2002-07-24
1
Deadline updated; set Telephone Conference for 12:30 7/24/02 re Jury Questionnaire (rld)
2002-07-24
1
No Actions
Tele-conference held; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr L. Dibbs; re Jury Instructions (fmt)
2002-07-24
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing the final version of the jury questionnaire which has been approved by all of the parties (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
Juror Questionnaire (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
[Proposed] Preliminary Jury instructions by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
Proposed Jury Verdict Form filed by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
[Proposed] Jury instructions by Computer Motion Inc.; annotated version (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
Proposed Verdict and Interrogatories filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
Proposed Jury instructions by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
[Draft] Joint Proposed pre-trial order filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 07/26/2002)
2002-07-25
1
Memorandum OPINION ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (rld) (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-30
1
ORDER denying [202-1] motion to Strike evidence submitted by deft. in [183-1] answer brief, [180-1] opposition memorandum, denying [0-1] cross motion for Summary Judgment that the affirmative defense of prosecution laches is inapplicable to this case as a matter of law, denying [188-1] motion to Strike Evidence submitted by deft. in support of its motions for summary jgm., granting in part (as to literal infring.), denying in part (as to issues of inducement and contributory infring. and reverse doct. of equiv.)[173-1] motion for Summary Judgment that deft. literally infringes U.S. Patent '984, denying [171-1] motion for Summary Judgment of invalidity for failure to disclose the best mode, denying [170-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of enablement, denying [169-1] motion for Summary Judgment based upon prosecution laches, denying [168-1] motion for Summary Judgment for lack of standing ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (rld) Modified on 07/31/2002 (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-30
1
ORDER granting [249-1] motion in Limine to preclude evidence of dft Computer Motion Inc.'s reliance on opinion of cnsl (No. 5 of 5), denying [248-1] motion in Limine to preclude Computer Motion, Inc. from asserting the defense of exemption from infringement due to FDA clinical testing (35 U.S.C. section 271 (E)(1)) and from using at trial in support of that defense documents produced after the document production deadline (No. 4 of 5), denying [247-1] motion in Limine to preclude defense of prior art invalidity (No. 3 of 5), denying [246-1] motion in Limine to exclude testimony of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Patent Law Expert (No. 2 of 5), granting [245-1] motion in Limine to bifurcate trial and preclude introduction of evidence concerning prosecution laches during the Jury Trial(No. 1 of 5), granting in part, denying in part [242-1] motion in Limine to exclude evidence and arguments that computer Motion's patent specifications are not enabling, denying [241-1] motion in Limine to preclude pltfs' experts from offering legal conclusions and opinions on ultimate issues of fact, denying [240-1] motion in Limine to preclude pltfs from offering evidence of relating to alleged date of invention not previously produced during discovery, denying [239-1] motion in Limine to Preclude Pltf IBM from offering any evidence of alleged damages ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (rld) (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-30
1
Pre-trial conference held; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr: V. Gunning (fmt)
2002-07-30
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff enclosing a draft press release prepared by Computer Motion in response to Intuitive Surgical's 7/30/02 press release for the Judge's approval (fmt) Modified on 07/31/2002 (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-31
1
ORDER proposed press release (DI # 274) may issue ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (rld) (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-31
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Walker enclosing a chart that they inadvertently failed to enclose with the press release (DI # 274) (fmt) (Entered: 07/31/2002)
2002-07-31
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing a letter concerning the press release discussed at pretrial conference. (fmt) (Entered: 08/01/2002)
2002-07-31
1
Deadline updated; set Telephone Conference for 10:00 8/9/02 ; per A. Poff's request by telephone on 8/7 (fmt)
2002-08-07
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re telecnf. set for 8/9/02 (rld) (Entered: 08/09/2002)
2002-08-08
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] telephone conference for dates of 7/24/02; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. L. Dibbs. (rld) (Entered: 08/09/2002)
2002-08-08
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff submitting attached cases relating to the issue of admissibility of research and development per Court's instructions during today's telecnf. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski addressing issues discussed during today's telecnf. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff enclosing proposed modification of the court's voir dire. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] telephone conference for dates of 8/9/02; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. B. Gaffigan present; re trial schedule. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Steno Notes for 8/9/02 telecnf.; B. Gaffigan crt. rptr. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
ORDER defining the Order of Trial; IBM's Damages; and Enablement; IBM must produce to the court and deft. my 9:00 a.m. on 8/12/02 copies of the documents produced during discovery that identify Mr. Torressen and a written proffer of his expected testimony. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing joint set of preliminary jury instructions; parties still working toward producing a similar joint document for the final instructions and the verdict form. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Proposed DRAFT PRELIMINARY Jury instructions by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-09
1
Tele-conference held; Judge Robinson presiding; crt. rptr. B. Gaffigan present; re trial. (rld)
2002-08-09
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing diskette containing joint set of pltfs.' and deft.'s preliminary jury instructions. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
Deft. Computer Motion's Proffer concerning experimentation necessary to enable claimed invention. (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
STIPULATION re claims and defenses with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order for Jennifer K. Bush to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
PRELIMINARY Jury instructions (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
Final Voir dire questions (rld) (Entered: 08/12/2002)
2002-08-12
1
So Ordered granting [294-1] motion for Jennifer K. Bush to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-08-12
1
No Actions
So Ordered granting [293-1] stipulation re Claims and Defenses including deft.'s literal infringement of claims in the '984 patent; pltfs. will not seek to prove at trial infringement by deft. of certain claims of the '984 patent; deft. withdraws its defense of reverse doctrine of equivalents and will not assert that defense at trial; SEE STIP. FOR FURTHER DETAILS. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-08-12
1
No Actions
Jury trial held DAY 1; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning (fmt)
2002-08-12
1
No Actions
Jury trial held DAY 2; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present (fmt)
2002-08-13
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski providing law to aid the court in resolving the issue of whether the jury is entitled to hear of and understand CMI's own attempts to patent the exact invention it now attacks as obvious. (rld) (Entered: 08/14/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing joint proposed jury instructions. (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Combined Proposed Jury instructions by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Proposed Verdict Sheet and interrog. to jury filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical with Proposed Order for David M. Shaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski enclosing DI#303 for filing. (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Joint Proposed Verdict Sheet and Interrog. to the Jury filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM, Computer Motion Inc. (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-14
1
Jury trial held DAY 3; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present; Dft's JMOL motion on damages is denied without prejudice to renew; Dft's JMOL motion on willfullness is granted (fmt) Modified on 08/15/2002
2002-08-14
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff enclosing instructions for jury on enablement and best mode to replace version last submitted. (rld) (Entered: 08/15/2002)
2002-08-15
1
Jury trial held DAY 4; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present (fmt)
2002-08-15
1
No Actions
So Ordered granting [301-1] motion for David M. Shaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-08-16
1
No Actions
Jury trial held DAY 5; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present (fmt)
2002-08-16
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re jury instructions and recent Federal Circuit Opinion. (rld) (Entered: 08/19/2002)
2002-08-19
1
Jury trial held DAY 6; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt rptr V. Gunning present; Judge reserves jgm on Pltfs' JMOL Motions on Best Mode and Enablement and Dft's renewed JMOL Motion on damages (fmt)
2002-08-19
1
No Actions
Charge to the Jury (rld) (Entered: 08/20/2002)
2002-08-20
1
ORDER directing Clerk of the Court to furnish lunch for seven jurors from 8/12-16/2002. ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: financial administrator (rld) (Entered: 08/20/2002)
2002-08-20
1
ORDER directing Clerk of the Court to furnish lunch for seven jurors on 8/19/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: Financial Admin. (rld) (Entered: 08/20/2002)
2002-08-20
1
Jury trial held DAY 7; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present; charge to the jury and jury deliberations (fmt)
2002-08-20
1
No Actions
Bench trial held DAY 1; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present (fmt) Modified on 08/21/2002
2002-08-20
1
No Actions
JURY VERDICT for Intuitive Surgical, IBM and against dft; jury found that Computer Motion did not show that the claims of the '984 patent are invalid for lack of enablement; found that Computer Motion did not show that the inventors of the '984 patent had what they believed to be a best mode of practicing the claims of the '984 patent as of May 27, 1992; found that Intuitive is entitled to lost profit damages of $4,155,577.00 for the ZEUS Surgical System; Intuitive is entitled to 2.8% royalty rate for Computer Motion's sales of AESOP after 3/13/01 and damages Intuitive is entitled to as a reasonable royalty for Computer Motion's sales of the AESOP after 3/13/01 is $287,028.00 (fmt) (Entered: 08/22/2002)
2002-08-21
1
Bench trial held DAY 2; FINAL DAY; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning (fmt)
2002-08-21
1
No Actions
Jury trial held DAY 8; FINAL DAY; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning present; Jury Verdict (fmt)
2002-08-21
1
No Actions
ORDER directing USMS to furnish lunch for seven jurors and one CSO on 8/20 & 8/21/2002 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: Financial Admin. (rld) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/12/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; Vol A (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/13/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; Vol B (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/14/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; Vol C (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
SEALED TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/14/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL CC (fmt) (rwc). (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [305-1] for dates of 8/15/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL D (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/16/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL E (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/19/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL F (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] bench trial, [0-0] jury trial for dates of 8/20/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL G (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial, [0-0] bench trial for dates of 8/21/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL H (fmt) (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
SEALED TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] jury trial, [0-0] bench trial for dates of 8/21/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; VOL HH (fmt) (rwc). (Entered: 08/23/2002)
2002-08-22
1
SEALED Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff dated 8/23/02 (fmt) (Entered: 08/26/2002)
2002-08-23
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski in response to D.I. # 321 (fmt) (Entered: 08/26/2002)
2002-08-23
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff enclosing a press release re the trial for the court's approval (fmt) (Entered: 08/26/2002)
2002-08-23
1
Deadline updated; set Telephone Conference for 2:00 8/27/02 (fmt)
2002-08-27
1
No Actions
Tele-conference held; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr K. Maurer; re post trial briefing schedule; 9/13/02 simultaneous openings; 9/27/02 simultaneous responses; 10/02/02 Computer Motion reply; parties will submit stipulation/ briefing order (fmt)
2002-08-27
1
No Actions
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski requesting court to approve the attached press release re proceedings in this matter. (rld) (Entered: 08/29/2002)
2002-08-28
1
STIPULATED scheduling order for post-trial briefs with proposed order (rld) (Entered: 08/29/2002)
2002-08-29
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff objecting to proposed press release submitted by pltf. (rld) (Entered: 08/30/2002)
2002-08-29
1
Steno Notes for 8/27/02; Teleconference; Judge Robinson presiding; Court Rptr K. Maurer (fmt) (Entered: 09/03/2002)
2002-08-29
1
So Ordered granting [324-1] stipulation set Notice of Compliance deadline to 8/13/02 for parties to submit opening post-trial brief; answer briefs due 9/27/02; reply briefs due 10/2/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2002-08-29
1
No Actions
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] telephone conference for dates of 8/27/02; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr K. Maurer (fmt) (Entered: 09/04/2002)
2002-09-03
1
Opening Post-Trial Brief Re Prosecution Laches by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 09/16/2002)
2002-09-13
1
Opening Post-Trial Brief in opposition to Computer Motion's Assertion of the Affirmative Defense of Prosecution Laches by Intuitive Surgical, IBM (fmt) (Entered: 09/16/2002)
2002-09-13
1
Declaration of Susan E. Emrich in support of Pltfs' opening brief in opposition to Computer Motion's Assertion of the Affirmative Defense of Prosecution Laches (DI # 330) (fmt) (Entered: 09/16/2002)
2002-09-13
1
Letter to Clerk from T. Halkowski enclosing the original signature page for DI # 331 (Declaration of Susan E. Emrich) which was filed on 9/13/02; requests replace the .PDF version with the original (fmt) (Entered: 09/17/2002)
2002-09-16
1
Responsive Post-Trial Brief by Intuitive Surgical, IBM in opposition to Computer Motion's Assertion of the Affirmative Defense Of Prosecution Laches (fmt) (Entered: 10/01/2002)
2002-09-27
1
Brief in Response to Pltfs' Opening Post Trial Brief regarding Prosecution Laches by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 10/01/2002)
2002-09-27
1
Reply Post Trial Brief regarding Prosecution Laches by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 10/07/2002)
2002-10-03
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff informing the court that the US Supreme Court yesterday denied certiorari in Symbol Technologies, Inc. v. Lemelson Medical Foundation, a case of importance to the issues pending before the court; Supreme Court's denial is documented in the attached, selected pages from the website of the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University (fmt) (Entered: 10/09/2002)
2002-10-08
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski and R. Whetzel re briefing with regard to Computer Motion, Inc.'s prosecution laches defense (DI # 169); CMI's reply brief (DI # 209) went beyond addressing issues raised for the first time in pltfs' responsive brief and raised several issues that should have been addressed in its opening or responsive briefs; rather than seek leave to file a supplemental reply brief, pltfs request the scheduling of an oral argument (fmt) (Entered: 10/11/2002)
2002-10-10
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re recent development relevant to Computer Motion, Inc's prosecution laches defense; pltfs seek leave to submit the attached copy of the prosecution history of CMI's '665 application so the Court may take judicial notice of it; pltfs also seek leave to submit a reply brief to discuss newly discovered evidence; in the alternative to submitting additional briefing, pltfs request leave to address the file history of the '665 application during oral argument on CMI's prosecution laches defense (fmt) (Entered: 10/22/2002)
2002-10-22
1
ORDER, set Oral Argument on DI#169 for 9:30 10/31/02 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 10/23/2002)
2002-10-22
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll re Computer Motion's pending patent applications; pltfs seek a partial new trial (fmt) (Entered: 10/25/2002)
2002-10-25
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski and T. Kovach re declaration from Mr. Albert M. Torressen re the issue of standing; attachment 2 encloses the relevant excerpt of the 8/9/02 teleconf transcript; pursuant to court's instruction, pltfs submit for the record the enclosed Torressen declaration (filed under SEAL) (DI # 342) (fmt) Modified on 10/29/2002 (Entered: 10/29/2002)
2002-10-28
1
SEALED Declaration of Albert M. Torressen in support of pltf Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s and International Business Machines Corporation's position on standing of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (fmt) Modified on 10/29/2002 (Entered: 10/29/2002)
2002-10-28
1
TRANSCRIPT filed [0-0] Oral Argument for dates of 10/31/02; Judge Robisons presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning (fmt) (Entered: 10/31/2002)
2002-10-31
1
Oral Argument held; Judge Robinson presiding; Crt Rptr V. Gunning; re DI # 169 and related papers on prosecution laches defense (fmt)
2002-10-31
1
No Actions
OPINION ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (fmt) (Entered: 12/10/2002)
2002-12-10
1
ORDER; it is ordered that the United States Patent No. 6,201,984 is not unenforceable by reason of prosecution laches; the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in favor of plaintiffs and against defendant on this issue ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (fmt) (Entered: 12/10/2002)
2002-12-10
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski requesting that the Court approve the enclosed press release regarding the recent proceedings; request is of an urgent nature because of Intuitive's obligations under SEC rules (fmt) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
2002-12-11
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff requesting the Court approve the enclosed press release re the Court's recent opinion and order in this matter (fmt) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
2002-12-11
1
Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff enclosing a press release re the Court's recent opinion and order; this release is a revision of and replaces the release submitted earlier today (fmt) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
2002-12-11
1
JUDGMENT for Intuitive Surgical, IBM against Computer Motion Inc. for $4,442,605 with $287,028.00 of that amount at 2.8% interest ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
2002-12-11
1
MOTION by Intuitive Surgical, IBM with Proposed Order for Permanent Injunction Answer Brief due 12/31/02 re: [350-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 12/18/2002)
2002-12-17
1
Opening Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [350-1] motion for Permanent Injunction (fmt) (Entered: 12/18/2002)
2002-12-17
1
Declaration of Keith A. Walter, Jr. in support of DI # 350 (fmt) (Entered: 12/18/2002)
2002-12-17
1
SEALED Emergency MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order to Stay enforcement of judgment Answer Brief due 1/6/03 re: [353-1] motion (fmt) (Entered: 12/23/2002)
2002-12-23
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SEALED Declaration of Robert Duggan in support of Computer Motion Inc.'s Emergency Motion and Supporting Brief to Stay Enforcement of Judgment (fmt) (Entered: 12/23/2002)
2002-12-23
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Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff re DI # 354; inadvertently filed without exhibits; please substitute the enclosed Declaration for the one currently in the Court's file (fmt) (Entered: 12/26/2002)
2002-12-26
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SEALED Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [353-1] motion to Stay enforcement of judgment - Reply Brief due 1/2/03 (fmt) Modified on 01/06/2003 (Entered: 12/26/2002)
2002-12-26
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Declaration of of Frank Scherkenbach in support of DI # 356 (fmt) (Entered: 12/26/2002)
2002-12-26
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Notice of Deficiency from the court to plaintiff Intuitive Surgical; no original signature on DI # 357 (fmt) (Entered: 12/26/2002)
2002-12-26
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Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll re Computer Motion's briefs and post-trial motions; requesting opportunity to supplement or replace the briefs filing today; Computer Motion has retained additional counsel, John Desmarais; asked the other side to agree to a 3 week extention, opponents refused to grant any additional time (fmt) (Entered: 12/26/2002)
2002-12-26
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Enablement, or, in the alternative, for New Trial Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [361-1] motion, Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [361-2] motion (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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SEALED Opening Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [361-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Enablement, [361-2] motion for New Trial (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. for Judgment as a Matter of Law, and for New Trial on damages Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [363-1] motion, Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [363-2] motion (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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Opening Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [363-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, [363-2] motion for New Trial on damages (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. for Equitable Relief Regarding Damages and Permanent Injunction, and to Amend [349-1] judgment order Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [365-1] motion, Answer Brief due 1/9/03 re: [365-2] motion (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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Opening Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [365-1] motion for Equitable Relief Regarding Damages and Permanent Injunction, [365-2] motion to Amend [349-1] judgment order (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-26
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ORDER granting [353-1] motion to Stay enforcement of judgment subject to the following conditions: 1) Deft. is required to post a bond for $2.2 million (50%) of the money jgm.; and 2) Deft. is required to obtain the court's approval in advance of the disposition of any assets ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 12/27/2002)
2002-12-27
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re DI # 359; conditional request for an opportunity "to supplement or replace" its post-trial filings is unwarranted and should be denied; what CMI suggests is a lack of professional courtesy by Pltf's counsel is instead a last-minute strategic maneuver by CMI designed to maximize the pressure on Intuitive in the parties' unrelated California litigation (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-27
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SEALED Appendix of Documents in support of Post Trial Motions Filed by Computer Motion Inc. (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-27
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski re Pltfs' Opposition to Dft's Emergency Motion to Stay Enforcement of Judgment Pursuant to Fed R. Civ. P. 62(b) (DI # 356); filed on 12/26/02 should have been filed under seal; enclosing envelopes; requesting that the Court's copies of the documents be placed in the envelopes and sealed (fmt) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
2002-12-27
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Answer Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [350-1] motion for Permanent Injunction - Reply Brief due 1/9/03 (fmt) (Entered: 01/03/2003)
2003-01-02
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SEALED Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski (fmt) (Entered: 01/07/2003)
2003-01-07
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NOTICE of attorney appearance for Computer Motion Inc. by Kirkland & Ellis (fmt) (Entered: 01/09/2003)
2003-01-08
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SEALED Letter to the Honorable Sue L. Robinson from Adam W. Poff, Esquire dated 1/9/03 (fmt) (Entered: 01/09/2003)
2003-01-09
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Letter to Clerk from A. Poff re DI # 373; should have been filed under seal; enclosing envelopes (fmt) (Entered: 01/09/2003)
2003-01-09
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski and R. Whetzel re DI # 350 (Pltfs' Motion for entry of a permanent injunction); with the submission today of pltfs' reply memorandum, the briefing has been completed ; requests entry of the proposed injunction at the Court's first convenience (fmt) (Entered: 01/10/2003)
2003-01-09
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Reply Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [350-1] motion for Permanent Injunction (fmt) (Entered: 01/10/2003)
2003-01-09
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Declaration of Sheetal P. Mehta in Support of DI # 377 (fmt) (Entered: 01/10/2003)
2003-01-09
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Letter to T. Halkowski, Esq. and A. Poff, Esq. from Judge Robinson; satisfied with the response given by Computer Motion, Inc. in response to the 1/7/03 letter sent to the Court by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (DI # 371,373) and, therefore, will take no further action at this time. (fmt) (Entered: 01/10/2003)
2003-01-10
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski responding to Computer Motion Inc.'s 1/9/03 letter to the Court; submits that CMI's complaint is without merit and the Court's intervention is not required (fmt) (Entered: 01/13/2003)
2003-01-10
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Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [365-1] motion for Equitable Relief Regarding Damages and Permanent Injunction - Reply Brief due 1/21/03, [365-2] motion to Amend [349-1] judgment order - Reply Brief due 1/21/03 (fmt) (Entered: 01/14/2003)
2003-01-13
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Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [363-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law - Reply Brief due 1/21/03, [363-2] motion for New Trial on damages - Reply Brief due 1/21/03 (fmt) (Entered: 01/14/2003)
2003-01-13
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Appendix to Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM Appending [381-1] answer brief (fmt) (Entered: 01/14/2003)
2003-01-13
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Answer Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM [361-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Enablement - Reply Brief due 1/21/03, [361-2] motion for New Trial - Reply Brief due 1/21/03 (fmt) (Entered: 01/14/2003)
2003-01-13
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Appendix to Brief Filed by Intuitive Surgical, IBM Appending [383-1] answer brief (fmt) (Entered: 01/14/2003)
2003-01-13
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Letter to Judge Robinson from J. Ingersoll (1) requesting oral argument on DI # 350 and (2) responding to pltfs' letter of 1/9/03, concerning that motion (DI # 376) (fmt) (Entered: 01/15/2003)
2003-01-14
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski requesting scheduling of oral argument on pltfs' motion for a permanent injunction; to delay any ruling on pltfs' motion until the Court reviews all of CMI's post-trial motions ; and /or leave to file a motion for a stay against entry of the permanent injunction pending appeal (fmt) (Entered: 01/17/2003)
2003-01-16
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Letter to Clerk from T. Halkowski enclosing the original signature page for the Declaration of Frank E. Scherkenbach in Support of Pltfs' Opposition to Deft's Motion for Jgm as a Matter of Law on Enablement or, in the alternative, for a new trial filed on 1/13/03; replace faxed version with the enclosed original ( The declaration was not filed per docket) (fmt) (Entered: 01/17/2003)
2003-01-16
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Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [365-1] motion for Equitable Relief Regarding Damages and Permanent Injunction, [365-2] motion to Amend [349-1] judgment order (fmt) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
2003-01-21
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Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [363-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, [363-2] motion for New Trial on damages (fmt) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
2003-01-21
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SEALED Reply Brief Filed by Computer Motion Inc. [361-1] motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law on Enablement, [361-2] motion for New Trial (fmt) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
2003-01-21
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Reply Declaration of Steven M. Hanle in support of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Renewed Motion for Jgm as a Matter of Law of Lack of Enablement (Motion No. 1 of 3) (fmt) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
2003-01-21
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Joint Reply Appendix in Support of Computer Motion, Inc.'s Renewed Motions for Jgm as a Matter of Law (fmt) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
2003-01-21
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Letter to Judge Robinson from A. Poff requesting opportunity to present oral argument on DI # 361, DI # 363 and DI # 365 (fmt) (Entered: 01/24/2003)
2003-01-24
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Robert A. Appleby, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice (fmt) (Entered: 01/29/2003)
2003-01-29
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for John M. Desmarais, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice (fmt) (Entered: 01/29/2003)
2003-01-29
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Alan S. Kellman, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice (fmt) (Entered: 01/29/2003)
2003-01-29
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MOTION by Computer Motion Inc. with Proposed Order for Young J. Park, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice (fmt) (Entered: 01/29/2003)
2003-01-29
1
ORDER granting [397-1] motion for Young J. Park, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [396-1] motion for Alan S. Kellman, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [395-1] motion for John M. Desmarais, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice, granting [394-1] motion for Robert A. Appleby, Esquire to Appear Pro Hac Vice; it is further ordered that the parties shall submit one order for multiple admission motions ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 01/31/2003)
2003-01-31
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Letter to Judge Robinson from T. Halkowski updating court on the matter of CMI posting of bond required in the court's order (D.I. 360) (rld) (Entered: 02/03/2003)
2003-01-31
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ORDER denying as premature without prejudice to renew once all post trial motions have been resolved [350-1] motion for Permanent Injunction ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl. (rld) (Entered: 02/11/2003)
2003-02-11
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BOND for deft. in the aggregate sum of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (rld) (Entered: 02/20/2003)
2003-02-19
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So Ordered granting [401-1] BOND in the aggregate sum of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars to be paid to pltfs.( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2003-02-21
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No Actions
STIPULATION to stay proceedings; with proposed order (fmt) (Entered: 03/11/2003)
2003-03-10
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So Ordered granting [402-1] stipulation to STAY proceedings until 8/31/2003; unless the stay is terminated by (1) stipulation of dismissal; or (2) early termination of the Merger Agreement (see paragraph #4 of this stip.); Computer Motion is relieved from Court's requirement of bond posting (D.I. 360); bond will be immediately reinstated if stay is terminated before consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and the Merger Agreement is terminated. (signed by Sue L. Robinson) ntc. to all parties. Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2003-03-12
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No Actions
CASE IS STAYED UNTIL 8/31/2003; SEE D.I. 402 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (rld)
2003-03-12
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No Actions
STIPULATION And Order to Release Bond (fmt) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
2003-03-20
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So Ordered granting [403-1] stipulation 1) the Bond is hereby null and void; 2) deft. and International Fidelity Insurance Co. are released and exonerated from any obligations as a result of the Bond; and 3) in the event the stay is terminated before consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and the Merger Agreement is termnated, the bond requirement will be immediately reinstated without further action by the parties or the Court, and deft. will promptly undertake in good faith to secure and post a bond in accordance with D.I. 360 ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2003-03-24
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No Actions
STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice (rld) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-08-01
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So Ordered granting [404-1] dismiss/dismissal stipulation with prejudice( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) Notice to all parties. (rld)
2003-08-04
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No Actions
Case closed (rld)
2003-08-05
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No Actions
EXIT report to Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks with copy of stip. of dismissal (D.I. 2 & 404) (rld)
2003-08-22
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No Actions
ORDER DIRECTING RETURN of SEALED DOCUMENTS to the Parties ( signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson ) copies to: cnsl (fmt) (Entered: 02/05/2004)
2004-01-29
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Return Acknowledgment - Sealed docs returned to J. Ingersoll, Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor (fmt) (Entered: 03/01/2004)
2004-02-27
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Return Acknowledgment - Sealed documents returned to and received by J. Meli, Jr., Fish & Richardson, P.C. (fmt) (Entered: 03/02/2004)
2004-03-02
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SEALED DOCUMENTS, D.I. 314 AND 320, RETAINED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR SAFEKKEPING (rbe)
2004-05-26
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No Actions
CORRECTING ENTRY: The Sealed Court Exhibit docketed on 7/19/06 (D.I. 408) was docketed in error. D.I. 408 has been deleted from the docket. (fmt, )
2006-07-19
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No Actions
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT of trial exhibits. Acknowledgment filed by Intuitive Surgical Inc.. (fmt) (Entered: 09/20/2007)
2007-09-20
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