Krausz Industries Ltd. v. Smith-Blair, Inc.
5:12-cv-00570
Overview
Case Number
5:12-cv-00570
Filing Date
2012-08-20
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, E.D. North Carolina (nced)
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Cause of Action
15:1126 Patent Infringement
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, E.D. North Carolina (nced)
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0417-2190033) filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. United States Patent 6,293,556, # 2 Exhibit B. Reexamination Confirmation of Claims for 6,293,556 Patent, # 3 Exhibit C. Defendant Smith-Blair's 421 Top Bolt Brochure, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/20/2012)
2012-08-20
1
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/20/2012)
2012-08-20
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 1 Complaint, with Summons for Smith-Blair, Inc. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 1 Complaint, with Summons for Sensus USA, Inc. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 1 Complaint, with Summons for Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai, Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
PATENT REPORT - Copy forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Tradmark Office, Alexandria, Virginia via first class mail. (Heath, D.) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
NOTICE of Appearance by Lance A. Lawson on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
*DOCUMENT CORRECTED AND REFILED AT DOCKET ENTRY 9 * - NOTICE of Appearance by Lance A. Lawson on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 8/23/2012 to insert refiling information. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
2012-08-21
1
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY regarding: 1 Complaint. Case assigned to the wrong division. Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court, will enter an order redesignating this matter as a western division case. (Heath, D.)
2012-08-21
1
No Actions
NOTICE TO COUNSEL - Counsel should file a Notice of Appearance pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.2(a). (Heath, D.)
2012-08-21
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Appearance by W. Thad Adams, III on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Adams, W.) (Entered: 08/23/2012)
2012-08-23
1
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY regarding: 8 Notice of Appearance. The electronic signature on the document and the electronic filer do not match. Counsel is directed to refile the document. (Heath, D.)
2012-08-23
1
No Actions
Order Redesignating Case - At the direction of the Court, and for the continued efficient administration of justice, the above captioned case is redesignated as a Western Division Case. The Honorable Louise W. Flanagan, U.S. District Judge will continue to preside over this case. All future pleadings should reflect the new case number of 5:12-cv-570-FL. Signed by Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court on 8/28/2012. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/28/2012)
2012-08-28
1
Summonses Issued as to All Defendants. Counsel should print summonses and effect service. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/28/2012)
2012-08-28
1
Case transferred in from Eastern Division on 8/28/2012. Former Case Number 4:12-cv-187-FL. (Baker, C.)
2012-08-28
1
No Actions
Case Selected for Mediation - A printable list of certified mediators for the Eastern District of North Carolina is available on the court's Website, http://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/mediators.aspx. Please serve this list on all parties. (Horton, B.)
2012-08-29
1
No Actions
MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/14/2012)
2012-12-14
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 12 MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. Declaration of Lance A. Lawson., # 2 Exhibit 2. Email from Mr. Flannery to Mr. Lawson dated 12-12-2012., # 3 Exhibit 3. E-mail from Mr. Lawson to Mr. Flannery dated 12-12-2012., # 4 Exhibit 4. E-mail from Mr. Su to Mr. Lawson dated 12-13-2012., # 5 Exhibit 5. Johnson v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, 2011 WL 223874, *3 (E.D.N.C. Jan. 21, 2011).) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/14/2012)
2012-12-14
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. of Service of Process. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. FedEx Proof of Delivery on Smith-Blair, Inc., # 2 Exhibit 2. FedEx Proof of Delivery on Sensus-USA, Inc.) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/17/2012)
2012-12-17
1
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer regarding 1 Complaint, by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2013-01-02
1
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Smith-Blair, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Sensus USA, Inc., Corporate Parent Sensus Spectrum LLC, Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 2, Ltd., Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 1, Ltd. for Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2013-01-02
1
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sensus USA, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 2, Ltd., Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 1, Ltd. for Sensus USA, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2013-01-02
1
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert J. Morris on behalf of Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2013-01-02
1
MOTION REFERRED to Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court - 15 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer regarding 1 Complaint. (Baker, C.)
2013-01-03
1
No Actions
TEXT ORDER granting defendants' 15 motion for extension of time. Defendants Sensus USA, Inc. and Smith-Blair, Inc. have through and including February 1, 2013 to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint. Signed by Jolie Skinner for Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court on 1/3/2013. (Skinner, J.)
2013-01-03
1
No Actions
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 12 MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m). (Baker, C.)
2013-01-08
1
No Actions
ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 01/14/2013. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-01-14
1
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 02/01/2013)
2013-02-01
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 02/01/2013)
2013-02-01
1
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order For Extension of Time to File an Opposition to Motion to Dismiss.) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 02/25/2013)
2013-02-25
1
ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response regarding 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement - Responses due by 3/5/2013. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 02/26/2013. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 02/26/2013)
2013-02-26
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 22 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement. (Baker, C.)
2013-02-26
1
No Actions
AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc., filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S. Patent No. 6,293.556., # 2 Exhibit B. Reexamination Confirmation of Claims for U.S. Patent No. 6,293,556., # 3 Exhibit C. Defendant Smith-Blair's 421 Top Bolt Brochure., # 4 Exhibit D. Krausz e-mail of July 20, 2011 forwarding Claim Construction Order from Krausz Industries Ltd. v. Romac Industries, Inc., No. 2:10-cv-1204-RSL (W.D. Wash.) to Defendants., # 5 Exhibit E. Krausz e-mail of July 2012 forwarding Exhibit B (Reexamination Confirmation of Claims) to Defendants.) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
1
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Cloud Farm Assoc., L.P. v. Volkswagen Group of Am., Inc., No. 10-CV-502-LPS, 2012 WL 3069390 (D. Del. Jul. 27, 2012), # 2 Exhibit B. UltraTech Intern., Inc. v. Swimways Corp., 3:05-CV-134-J-25MCR, 2009 WL 8590873 (M.D. Fla. 2009) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
1
WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. regarding 20 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM for Indirect Infringement or Willful Infringement filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 03/22/2013)
2013-03-22
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. to Reissue Summons to Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. with correct address. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/25/2013)
2013-03-25
1
Summons Reissued as to Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. Counsel should print summons and effect service. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 03/25/2013)
2013-03-25
1
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer regarding 24 Amended Complaint by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 03/26/2013)
2013-03-26
1
MOTION REFERRED to Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court - 29 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer regarding 24 Amended Complaint. (Baker, C.)
2013-03-27
1
No Actions
TEXT ORDER granting defendants' 29 motion for extension of time. Defendant Sensus USA, Inc. and Smith-Blair, Inc. have through and including April 12, 2013 to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's amended complaint. Signed by Jolie Skinner for Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court on 3/28/2013. (Skinner, J.)
2013-03-28
1
No Actions
ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Krausz Industries Ltd. by Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/12/2013)
2013-04-12
1
ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Krausz Industries Ltd. by Sensus USA, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/12/2013)
2013-04-12
1
Second MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order for Extension of Time for Service of Process.) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
2013-04-15
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 32 Second MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
2013-04-15
1
ORDER granting 32 Second Motion for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m) - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 04/16/2013. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 04/16/2013)
2013-04-16
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 32 Second MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(m). (Baker, C.)
2013-04-16
1
No Actions
ANSWER to 30 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim of Defendant Smith-Blair, Inc. by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 05/06/2013)
2013-05-06
1
ANSWER to 31 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim of Defendant Sensus USA, Inc. by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 05/06/2013)
2013-05-06
1
NOTICE of Appearance by Francisco J. Benzoni on behalf of Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Benzoni, Francisco) (Entered: 06/27/2013)
2013-06-27
1
Third MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(M) by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order for Extension of Time for Service of Process) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/13/2013)
2013-08-13
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 38 Third MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(M) filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/13/2013)
2013-08-13
1
ORDER granting 38 Third Motion for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(M) - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 09/09/2013. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 09/09/2013)
2013-09-09
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 38 Third MOTION for Extension of Time for Service of Process under Rule 4(M). (Baker, C.)
2013-09-09
1
No Actions
ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Krausz Industries Ltd. by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/03/2013)
2013-12-03
1
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. identifying Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 2, Ltd., Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 1, Ltd., Corporate Parent Sensus Metering Systems (LuxCo 3) S.A.R.L., Corporate Parent Sensus (Bermuda) 3, Ltd. for Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/03/2013)
2013-12-03
1
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert J. Morris on behalf of Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/03/2013)
2013-12-03
1
INITIAL ORDER REGARDING PLANNING AND SCHEDULING - Discovery Plan due by 1/8/2014. Counsel should review the attached order in its entirety for additional critical deadlines and information. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/4/2013. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-04
1
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Conduct Rule 26(f) Conference and to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan by Krausz Industries Ltd., Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-26
1
ORDER granting 45 Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Rule 26(f) Conference and to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan - The time to conduct the Rule 26(f) conference in this case is extended through and including January 6, 2014. Discovery plan due 01/14/2013. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/27/2013. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/27/2013)
2013-12-27
1
RESPONSE regarding 41 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/27/2013)
2013-12-27
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 45 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Conduct Rule 26(f) Conference and to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan. (Baker, C.)
2013-12-27
1
No Actions
Rule 26(f) Report (joint) by Krausz Industries Ltd., Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Case Schedule) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/14/2014)
2014-01-14
1
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - Discovery in this case may be governed by a protective order. The court adopts and incorporates as addendum to this order, the proposed case schedule for preliminary party exchanges at Exhibit 1 of the joint report and plan. Counsel should review the attached order in its entirety for additional critical case deadlines and information. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 01/15/2014. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/15/2014)
2014-01-15
1
NOTICE of Change of Address by Lance A. Lawson. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
2014-01-22
1
NOTICE TO COUNSEL regarding 50 Notice of Change of Address - Counsel is reminded that in addition to filing a notice of change of address with the court, an attorney whose email address, mailing address, telephone or fax number has changed from that of the original online attorney registration form shall edit his or her own account information also in CM/ECF for the changes to reflect appropriately in the electronic filing and docketing system. (Baker, C.)
2014-01-22
1
No Actions
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Adams, W.) (Entered: 05/06/2014)
2014-05-06
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 51 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. (Baker, C.)
2014-05-06
1
No Actions
ORDER granting 51 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney - Attorney W. Thad Adams, III terminated as counsel for plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., f/k/a Krausz Metal Industries Ltd. - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 05/13/2014. (Baker, C.) Modified on 5/13/2014 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/13/2014)
2014-05-13
1
NOTICE OF CORRECTION regarding 52 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney - The clerk's office has corrected the docket entry text for this filing to reflect termination of W. Thad Adams, III as counsel in this matter. (Baker, C.)
2014-05-13
1
No Actions
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time and Amend the Case Management Order by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
2014-06-03
1
ORDER granting 53 Consent Motion for Extension of Time and Amend the Case Management Order - Joint claim construction statement now due 06/16/2014. Claim construction discovery closes 07/11/2014. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 06/03/2014. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
2014-06-03
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 53 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time and Amend the Case Management Order. (Baker, C.)
2014-06-03
1
No Actions
JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT (Local Patent Rule 304.3) by Krausz Industries Ltd., Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Agreed Proposed Constructions, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Disputed Proposed Constructions, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Krausz Proposed Constructions, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Smith-Blair et al. Proposed Constructions) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/16/2014)
2014-06-16
1
MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Subpoena to Dr. J. Paul Tullis for Deposition and Document Production by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10
1
Proposed Order regarding 56 MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Subpoena to Dr. J. Paul Tullis for Deposition and Document Production filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 56 MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Subpoena to Dr. J. Paul Tullis for Deposition and Document Production filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10
1
Declaration regarding 58 Memorandum in Support by Krausz Industries Ltd. filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Subpoena to Produce Documents, # 2 Exhibit B - Subpoena to Testify, # 3 Exhibit C - Krausz Disclosure of Preliminary Claim Constructions, # 4 Exhibit D - Notice of Deposition, # 5 Exhibit E - E-mail, # 6 Exhibit F - Objections to Notice of Deposition, # 7 Exhibit G - E-mail, # 8 Exhibit H - Objections to Subpoena, # 9 Exhibit I - Objections to Subpoena, # 10 Exhibit J - Objections to Subpoena, # 11 Exhibit K - Objections to Subpoena) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10
1
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES regarding 56 Motion for Protective Order and to Quash Subpoena to Dr. J. Paul Tullis for Deposition and Document Production - Counsel has failed to provide the accompanying memorandum in support referenced in the underlying motion and has not provided copies of the subpoenas complained of for the court's review. Further, pursuant to the judge's practice preferences on the court's website, counsel must submit a proposed order. The order must be filed electronically using the event PROPOSED ORDER located in the RESPONSES AND REPLIES category. (Baker, C.)
2014-07-10
1
No Actions
OPENING CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 7/25/2014 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-24
1
Declaration of Lance A. Lawson regarding 60 Opening Claim Construction Brief by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US6,293,556, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Report of Dr. Tullis, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Non-Final Office Action 2/17/2000, # 4 Exhibit 4. First Response to Office Action 2/17/2000, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Order Construing Claims, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Excerpts from Tullis Deposition 7/11/2014, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Transmittal From, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Ex Parte Examination Transmittal, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Joint Claim Construction) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-24
1
OPENING CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF(Local Patent Rule 304.5(a)) by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) Modified on 7/25/2014 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.). (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-24
1
Declaration of Robin Borland regarding 62 Opening Claim Construction Brief by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Borland CV, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Krausz, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Berton, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Wilson, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Bernhard, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Lawrence, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Ohta, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Schlemenat, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Boehm, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Wasterberg, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Jost, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Stoll, # 13 13 - Garrett, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Dictionary of Rubber (Heinisch), # 15 Exhibit 15 - ASTM D 624-98, # 16 Exhibit 16 - ISO Standard 34-1, # 17 Exhibit 17 - BS 903-A3, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Kluckow) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-24
1
NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Appendix of Exhibits to Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Plumbing Encyclopaedia (Treloar), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Straub, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Krausz, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Plaintiff Krausz Industries, Ltd's Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Romac Markman Hearing Transcript (excerpts), # 6 Exhibit 6 - Photograph - Hymax Gasket, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Hymax Brochure, # 8 Exhibit 8 -Photograph - Top Bolt Gasket, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Top Bolt Brochure, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Romac Claim Construction Order, # 11 Exhibit 11 - US Pat App 09/156,288, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Office Action 2/11/2000, # 13 Exhibit 13 - First Response 8/15/2000, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Interview Summary 9/25/2000, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Notice of Allowability 9/29/2000, # 16 Exhibit 16 - US Pat. App. 08/922,698, # 17 Exhibit 17 - US Pat. App. 09/069,548, # 18 Exhibit 18 - American Heritage Dictionary (excerpts), # 19 Exhibit 19 - Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (excerpts), # 20 Exhibit 20 - Tullis Deposition, # 21 Exhibit 21 - Photos - Tullis Deposition, # 22 Exhibit 22 - American Heritage College Dictionary (excerpt), # 23 Exhibit 23 - Defendants' Identification of Claim Terms and Elements for Construction, # 24 Exhibit 24 - Plaintiff Krausz Industries, Ltd's Disclosure of Preliminary Claim Constructions and Extrinsic Evidence, # 25 Exhibit 25 - Morris E-Mail 6/11/2014, # 26 Exhibit 26 - Lawson E-Mail 6/16/2014) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-07-24
1
WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 56 MOTION for Protective Order and to Quash Subpoena to Dr. J. Paul Tullis for Deposition and Document Production filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/28/2014)
2014-07-28
1
NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief. (Local Patent Rule 304.5(b)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-14
1
NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Appendix of Exhibits to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Tullis Deposition (excerpts), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Tullis Report (6/2/2014), # 3 Exhibit 3 - U.S. Patent No. 6,293,556 - Krausz, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Romac Markman Hearing Transcript (excerpts), # 5 Exhibit 5 - First Response 8/15/2000, U.S. Pat. App. No. 09/156,288 (with enclosure Israeli Pat. No. 121,796), # 6 Exhibit 6 - Interview Summary 9/25/2000, U.S. Pat. App. No. 09/156,288, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Notice of Allowability (with Examiner's Amendment) 9/29/2000, U.S. Pat. App. No. 09/156,288, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Tullis Deposition Exh. 15 (Diagram), # 9 Exhibit 9 - Tullis Deposition Exh. 16 - Diagram, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Tullis Deposition Exh. 17 - Diagram, # 11 Exhibit 11 - American Heritage Dictionary - 1992 (excerpts), # 12 Exhibit 12 - Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary - 1996 (excerpts), # 13 Exhibit 13 - Romac Markman Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-14
1
Declaration of Robert J. Morris in Support of Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Utah DOPL Licensure Verification) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-14
1
NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. - Krausz's Responsive Claim Construction Brief. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-15
1
Declaration of Lance A. Lawson in Support of Krausz's Responsive Claim Construction Brief by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 10 - Krausz Opening Claim Construction Brief in Romac, # 2 Exhibit 11 - Defendants Opening Claim Construction Brief in Romac, # 3 Exhibit 12 - Krausz Responsive CC Brief in Romac, # 4 Exhibit 13 - Excerpts from Tullis Deposition Transcript) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-15
1
MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/18/2014)
2014-08-18
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/18/2014)
2014-08-18
1
STATUS REPORT (Joint) on Markman Hearing by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/25/2014)
2014-08-25
1
MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief, # 2 Exhibit B - '556 Patent File History, # 3 Exhibit C - '556 Patent Reexamination File History, # 4 Exhibit D - Tullis Deposition Transcript, # 5 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 09/02/2014)
2014-09-02
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 09/02/2014)
2014-09-02
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Manzo, Claim Construction in the Federal Circuit (2012), 1.19, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Romac Markman Hearing (Excerpts), # 3 Exhibit 3 - Krausz Disclosure of Preliminary Infringement Contentions) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-09-11
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Declaration regarding 76 Response in Opposition to Motion, Declaration of Edwin A. Bird by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Top Bolt 421 Gasket Cross-Section Photo, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Hymax Gasket Cross-Section Photo) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-09-11
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Declaration of Robert J. Morris regarding 76 Response in Opposition to Motion by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-09-11
1
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Proposed Surreply Concerning Claim Construction (Proposed), # 2 Exhbit 1 to Proposed Surreply - Tullis Deposition Excerpts, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Proposed Surreply - Tullis Verification of Utah Licensure 9-26-14) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/26/2014)
2014-09-26
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 9/29/2014 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 09/29/2014)
2014-09-29
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ORDER granting 80 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply regarding 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief - Replies due by 10/9/2014. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 09/29/2014. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 09/29/2014)
2014-09-29
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 80 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief. (Baker, C.)
2014-09-29
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 82 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record. (Baker, C.)
2014-10-08
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ORDER granting 82 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply regarding 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record - Reply due by 10/20/2014. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 10/09/2014. (Baker, C.) Modified on 10/9/2014 to correct reply deadline in docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09
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*DOCUMENT CORRECTED AND REFILED AT DOCKET ENTRY 85 * - RESPONSE in Support regarding 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 10/14/2014 to insert refiling information. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-09
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CORRECTED RESPONSE in Support regarding 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-14
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RESPONSE in Support regarding 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record filed by Krausz Industries Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E - Patent Application File History, # 2 Exhibit F-1 - Reexam File History (part 1 of 2), # 3 Exhibit F-2 - Reexam File History (part 2 of 2)) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-20
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Motions Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record and 71 MOTION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief. (Baker, C.)
2014-10-21
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NOTICE of Appearance by Anthony Paul DeRosa on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (DeRosa, Anthony) (Entered: 10/24/2014)
2014-10-24
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NOTICE of Appearance by Lynne A. Borchers on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Borchers, Lynne) (Entered: 10/24/2014)
2014-10-24
1
TEXT ORDER - The court DIRECTS each party to deliver to the court a courtesy copy of the following documents as filed by that party: claim construction briefs, and all outstanding motions and briefs related thereto, including all exhibits and attachments thereto, tabbed by docket entry and exhibit number, but not bound, no later than ten (10) days from the date of the text order, or sooner if possible. Defendants shall file a courtesy copy of the joint claim construction statement. Such courtesy copies are to be addressed for delivery to the Honorable Louise W. Flanagan, United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, ATTN: Ms. Christa Baker, 413 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 11/19/2014. (Baker, C.)
2014-11-19
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Letter from Krausz Industries Ltd. in response to 11/19/2014 TEXT ORDER. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-25
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NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Letter in response to Text Order dated 11/19/2014 (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-26
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ORDER denying 71 Motion to Strike Portions of Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief and granting 74 Motion for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record - Plaintiff is directed to file its proposed reply, and defendants are directed to file their proposed surreply, along with any supplemental record materials not yet filed, within 7 days of the date of this order. The parties shall jointly propose to the court, within 14 days of the date of this order, 3 dates for claim construction hearing to take place on or after February 11, 2014. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/152014. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2014-12-15
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REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 74 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply to Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief and to Supplement the Record Reply to Defendant's Responsive Claim Construction Brief filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Tullis License) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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*DOCUMENT CORRECTED AND REFILED AT DOCKET ENTRY 97 * - NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. Deposition of Dr. J. Paul Tullis July 11, 2014 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 21A, # 22 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 21B, # 23 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 21C, # 24 Exhibit Tullis Depo Exhibit 22) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 12/23/2014 to insert refiling information. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. - Certified Copy of U.S. Patent Number 6,293,556 Prosecution History. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. - Certified Copy of U.S. Patent Number 6,293,556 Re-Examination History. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Defendants' Surreply Concerning Claim Construction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Tullis Deposition (Excerpts), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Tullis - Verification of Utah Licensure) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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DEPOSITION of Dr. J. Paul Tullis taken on July 11, 2014 by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Deposition Exhibits, # 2 Tullis Exhibit 1 - Amended Notice of Deposition, # 3 Tullis Exhibit 2 - Subpoena, # 4 Tullis Exhibit 3 - Curriculum Vitae, # 5 Tullis Exhibit 4 - Biographical Data, # 6 Tullis Exhibit 5 - Report of Dr. J. Paul Tullis, # 7 Tullis Exhibit 6 - TEC - Expert Witness, # 8 Tullis Exhibit 7 - U.S. Patent '556, # 9 Tullis Exhibit 8 - Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, # 10 Tullis Exhibit 9 - Krausz Industries' Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 11 Tullis Exhibit 10 - Krausz Industries' Responsive Claim Construction Brief, # 12 Tullis Exhibit 11 - Defendant's Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 13 Tullis Exhibit 12 - Romac's Response to Krausz's Claim Construction Brief, # 14 Tullis Exhibit 13 - Order Construing Claims of the 556 and '955 Patents, # 15 Tullis Exhibit 14 - Handwritten Table of Contents for Re-examination History, # 16 Tullis Exhibit 15 - Diagram, # 17 Tullis Exhibit 16 - Diagram, # 18 Tullis Exhibit 17 - Diagram, # 19 Tullis Exhibit 18 - Diagram, # 20 Tullis Exhibit 19 - Diagram, # 21 Tullis Exhibit 20 - Diagram, # 22 Tullis Exhibit 21A - Blank piece of paper (previously marked 13 as Exhibit 21), # 23 Tullis Exhibit 21B - Blank piece of paper, # 24 Tullis Exhibit 21C - Blank piece of paper, # 25 Tullis Exhibit 22 - Subpoena) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY regarding 93 Deposition of Dr. J. Paul Tullis - Pursuant to Section L(2) of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual, attachments and exhibits must be identified with a clear and complete description of the document (e.g. 'Exhibit 1' is insufficient. 'Exhibit 1 - Map of Main Street' would meet the requirement.) Additionally, when filing a document with more than five (5) exhibits or attachments, the first attached document must be an index of all of the subsequently attached documents. Counsel is directed to refile the document with the necessary corrections. When refiling, counsel should use the "Deposition" event located in the "Discovery Documents" category. (Baker, C.)
2014-12-22
1
No Actions
NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Joint Report Regarding Markman Hearing Scheduling. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2014-12-29
1
Remark - 98 Notice submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan. (Tripp, S.)
2014-12-29
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Hearing - Markman Hearing set for 3/6/2015 at 9:30 AM in Raleigh - 7th Floor - Courtroom 2 before District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/05/2015)
2015-01-05
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TEXT ORDER Resetting Markman Hearing - In its regular review of the calendar, the court has taken note of scheduling conflict where the Markman Hearing recently noticed inadvertently was scheduled at time of quarterly bench meeting. The court continues said hearing now until Tuesday, March 10, 2015, to commence at 9:00 a.m. at the United States District Courthouse at New Bern, North Carolina. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan. (Baker, C.)
2015-01-30
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan in New Bern, NC - Markman Hearing held on 3/10/2015. Counsel present for all parties. Evidence and arguments received as to claim construction issues. Court takes under advisement. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter - David Collier) (Baker, C.) (Entered: 03/11/2015)
2015-03-10
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NOTICE by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. - Defendants' Report Regarding Markman Hearing Product Samples (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Photograph - Snap All 6x4 (Foresta), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Photograph - Snap All 6x5 (Foresta), # 3 Exhibit 3 - Photograph - Snap All 8x6 (Foresta), # 4 Exhibit 4 - Photograph - Snap All (Foresta), # 5 Exhibit 5 - Photograph - Hi Torq 125 (Foresta), # 6 Exhibit 6 -Snap All - www.ebay.com, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Hi Torq 125 - www.ebay.com) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 03/17/2015)
2015-03-17
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NOTICE by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 101 Notice - Letter to Judge Flanagan. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/20/2015)
2015-03-20
1
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of MARKMAN HEARING Proceedings held on March 10, 2015, before District Judge Louise Wood Flangan. Court Reporter David J. Collier, Telephone number (919) 912-9698. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter efore the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Please review Attorney obligations regarding the redaction of electronic transcripts of court proceedings available on the court's website. Redaction Request due 4/24/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/4/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/2/2015. (Collier, David) (Entered: 03/31/2015)
2015-03-31
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NOTICE of Filing of Official Transcript 103 Transcript. The parties have seven calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The parties must also serve a copy on the court reporter. After filing the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, a party must submit to the court reporter, within 21 calendar days of the filing of the transcript, a written statement indicating where the personal data identifiers to be redacted appear in the transcript.. (Collier, David)
2015-03-31
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 08/03/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/03/2015)
2015-08-03
1
Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-28
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan: 105 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. (Tripp, S.)
2015-08-28
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-08-28
1
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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 08/31/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-31
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-04
1
Notice filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Joint Report Regarding Proposed Trial Setting). (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-04
1
ORDER granting 107 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 09/08/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 09/08/2015)
2015-09-08
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 107 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Baker, C.)
2015-09-08
1
No Actions
Remark - 108 Joint Report Regarding Proposed Trial Setting submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan. (Baker, C.)
2015-09-08
1
No Actions
Remark
2015-09-08
1
No Actions
Motion Submitted
2015-09-08
1
No Actions
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
1
Declaration regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Declaration of Mike Wan) by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
1
Declaration regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Declaration of Gerry Larsen) by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
1
Declaration regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Declaration of Colin Flannery) by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
1
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04
1
Certificate of Service regarding 115 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for an Extension of Time) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 11/5/2015 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04
1
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY regarding 115 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response - Pursuant to the court's practice preferences located on the court's website, counsel shall file a proposed order. The order must be filed electronically using the event PROPOSED ORDER located in the RESPONSES AND REPLIES category. (Baker, C.)
2015-11-04
1
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Notice of Deficiency - Failure to File Proposed Order
2015-11-04
1
No Actions
Proposed Order regarding 115 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
1
ORDER granting 115 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction - Responses due by 11/20/2015. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 11/5/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY regarding 116 Proposed Order - Counsel is directed to insert the correct case number in the caption of this item and refile the document using the "PROPOSED ORDER" event located in the "RESPONSES AND REPLIES" category. (Baker, C.)
2015-11-05
1
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 115 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. (Baker, C.)
2015-11-05
1
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Notice of Deficiency
2015-11-05
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-11-05
1
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Notice of Appearance for non-district counsel by Hunter S. Freeman on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Freeman, Hunter) (Entered: 11/20/2015)
2015-11-20
1
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions, # 3 Exhibit B - Defendants' First Amended Disclosure of Final Invalidity Contentions, # 4 Exhibit C - All Unpublished Cases, # 5 Exhibit D - Placeholder for Documents Filed under Seal, # 6 Exhibit E - Smith-Blair Website Describing Relationship with Sensus Shanghai, # 7 Exhibit F - Smith-Blair Website "Sales Network" Page, # 8 Exhibit G - Smith-Blair Website "Solutions" Page, # 9 Exhibit H - HD Supply Waterworks Website List of Suppliers, # 10 Exhibit I - Placeholder for Documents Filed under Seal) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/20/2015)
2015-11-20
1
PROPOSED SEALED Exhibits regarding 120 RESPONSE in Opposition (Selected Participants Only) by Krausz Industries Ltd (available to: Counter Defendants Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc., Counter Claimants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.). (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/20/2015)
2015-11-20
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Notice of Filing Under Seal filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 121 PROPOSED SEALED Document. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 11/23/2015 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 11/20/2015)
2015-11-20
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MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-30
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Memorandum in Support regarding 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits to Krausz Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A-Unpublished Cases, # 3 Exhibit B-Model Order, # 4 Exhibit C-Krausz Preliminary Infringement Contentions, # 5 Exhibit D-Defendants' Preliminary Non-Infringement Contentions, # 6 Exhibit E-Krausz Final Infringement Contentions, # 7 Exhibit F-Defendants' Final Non-Infringement Contentions, # 8 Exhibit G-Defendants' Amended Final Non-Infringement Contentions) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-30
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MOTION to Seal 121 PROPOSED SEALED Document, filed by Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-30
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 125 MOTION to Seal 121 PROPOSED SEALED Document filed by Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-30
1
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/06/2015)
2015-12-06
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ORDER granting 127 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction - Replies due by 12/7/2015. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/7/2015. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 12/07/2015)
2015-12-07
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 12/07/2015)
2015-12-07
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ORDER granting 129 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - It is hereby ORDERED that the date for completion of fact discovery is extended through and including March 11, 2016. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/7/2015. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 12/07/2015)
2015-12-07
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan regarding 127 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. (Tripp, S.)
2015-12-07
1
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan regarding 129 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Tripp, S.)
2015-12-07
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-12-07
1
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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages to (Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction) filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/10/2015)
2015-12-10
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Notice to Counsel - Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.1(a)(1), effective December 1, 2015, all documents submitted for filing shall be filed electronically in text searchable format. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a directive to refile any items already appearing on this case docket. (Baker, C.)
2015-12-10
1
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Notice to Counsel
2015-12-10
1
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ORDER granting 131 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages to Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/11/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
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REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
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REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
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REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
2
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhbits, # 2 Exhibit 1- Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 1-15), # 3 Exhibit 2 - Defendants' First Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 1-94), # 4 Exhibit 3- Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 16-19), # 5 Exhibit 4 -Defendants' Second Request to Plaintiff for Production of Documents and Tangible Things (No. 95-104), # 6 Exhibit 5 - Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (No. 20), # 7 Exhibit 6 - Notices of Deposition, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Defendants' Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 9 Exhibit 8 - Defendants' First Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rules 303.3 and 303.4 (excerpt), # 10 Exhibit 9 - Defendant Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Limited's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (excerpt), # 11 Exhibit 10 - Defendants' Disclosure of Final Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions Pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.6(b) (excerpt)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 131 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages to Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. (Baker, C.)
2015-12-11
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-12-11
1
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (DeRosa, Anthony) (Entered: 12/14/2015)
2015-12-14
1
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Borchers, Lynne) (Entered: 12/14/2015)
2015-12-14
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 110 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. (Baker, C.)
2015-12-14
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-12-14
1
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ORDER granting 134 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney - Attorney Anthony Paul DeRosa terminated as counsel for plaintiff. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/14/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/15/2015)
2015-12-15
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ORDER granting 135 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney - Attorney Lynne A. Borchers terminated as counsel for plaintiff. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/15/2015. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/15/2015)
2015-12-15
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 135 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and 134 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. (Baker, C.)
2015-12-15
1
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Motion Submitted
2015-12-15
1
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TEXT ORDER - In light of the volume of materials filed in relation to the motions now pending, the court directs the parties to provide to the court one set of courtesy copies of papers already filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to dismiss (DE 110), and papers already filed, or to be filed, in support of or in opposition to the motion to strike invalidity contentions (DE 123), within 14 days of the date of this order or the date of filing of such papers, whichever is later. Courtesy copies shall include all briefs and exhibits, except exhibits comprising unpublished cases. Courtesy copies shall be one-sided, tabbed, and secured with rubber bands or clips, but not placed in binders. Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the attention of the Clerk, U.S. District Court, 413 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/18/2015. (Baker, C.)
2015-12-18
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Text Order
2015-12-18
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Notice of Appearance filed by Samuel Iredell Moss on behalf of Krausz Industries Ltd. (Moss, Samuel) (Entered: 12/22/2015)
2015-12-22
1
RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Document Subpoena - Krausz USA, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Deposition Subpoena - Krausz USA, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Defendants' First Amended Disclosure of Preliminary Non-Infringement and Invalidity Contentions 9-3-14, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Plaintiff's Supplemental Disclosure of Preliminary Infringement Contentions 12-5-14, # 6 Exhibit 5 - E-mail Correspondence from L. Lawson (Krausz) to R. Morris (Defs) 10-18-15, # 7 Exhibit 6 - E-mail Correpondence from R. Morris (Defs) to L. Lawson (Krausz) 9-21-15 and 9-25-15, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Information Disclosure Statement, 8-12-11, USPTO Control No. 90/011,858, # 9 Exhibit 8 - Macrosolve, # 10 Exhibit 9 - Gen-Probe) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2015)
2015-12-29
1
Declaration of Edwin A. Bird regarding 139 Response in Opposition to Motion by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - LowFlex Advertisement - 1989) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2015)
2015-12-29
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Declaration of Robert J. Morris regarding 139 Response in Opposition to Motion by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - LowFlex Advertisement - 1989, # 2 Exhibit 2 - eBay E-mail 10-22-2015, # 3 Exhibit 3 - LowFlex Photos, # 4 Exhibit 4 - LowFlex Catalog) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/29/2015)
2015-12-29
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-13
1
ORDER granting 142 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply regarding 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations - Replies due by 1/19/2016. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 1/13/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-13
1
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 01/19/2016)
2016-01-19
1
ORDER granting 144 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 01/19/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/19/2016)
2016-01-19
1
REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit H - Order for 13-20) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 1/20/2016 to insert naming convention for exhibit. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/20/2016)
2016-01-19
1
Motion Submitted
2016-01-19
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 144 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. (Baker, C.)
2016-01-19
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EXHIBIT I - Unpublished Cases by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 146 Reply to Response to Motion. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 1/20/2016 to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/20/2016)
2016-01-20
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NOTICE OF CORRECTION regarding 146 Reply to Response to Motion - Pursuant to Section L of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual, attachments and exhibits must be identified with a clear and complete description in the docket entry text. The clerk's office has corrected the deficiency in this instance, but future filings must adhere to the court's filing policy. (Baker, C.)
2016-01-20
1
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Motions Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 123 MOTION to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations and 125 MOTION to Seal 121 PROPOSED SEALED Document. (Baker, C.)
2016-01-20
1
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Notice of Correction
2016-01-20
1
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Motion Submitted
2016-01-20
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Benzoni, Francisco) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
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ORDER granting 148 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney - Attorney Francisco J. Benzoni terminated as counsel for defendants. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 2/9/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 148 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. (Baker, C.)
2016-02-09
1
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Motion Submitted
2016-02-09
1
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Extension of Time) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/04/2016)
2016-03-04
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 150 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Baker, C.)
2016-03-04
1
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Motion Submitted
2016-03-04
1
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ORDER granting 150 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 3/7/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 03/07/2016)
2016-03-07
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ORDER denying 123 Motion to Strike Defendants' Invalidity Contentions and to Limit Prior Art References and Combinations - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 04/19/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 04/19/2016)
2016-04-19
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ORDER granting 110 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and granting 125 Motion to Seal 121 PROPOSED SEALED Document - The clerk is DIRECTED to maintain under seal docket entry 121, where that document includes plaintiff's Exhibit D, which must remain under seal. (See DE 121 at 1-9). Plaintiff is DIRECTED to re-file that portion of docket entry 121 no longer under seal (Exhibit I), within 14 days of the date of this order. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 5/9/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/09/2016)
2016-05-09
1
RESPONSE to Order regarding 154 Order - Redacted Exhibit I filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
1
First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
1
Memorandum in Support regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Sensus Shanghai Responses/Objections to Plaintiff's 1st Requests for Production of Documents, # 3 Exhibit B - Sensus USA Objections/Responses to Plaintiff's 1st Requests for Production of Documents, # 4 Exhibit C - Smith-Blair Objections/Responses to Plaintiff's 1st Requests for Production of Documents, # 5 Exhibit D - Letter Oct 9, 2015, # 6 Exhibit E - Letter Dec 28, 2015, # 7 Exhibit F - E-mail Jan 11, 2016, # 8 Exhibit G - Letter Apr 24, 2016, # 9 Exhibit H - Placeholder, # 10 Exhibit I - Placeholder, # 11 Exhibit J - E-mail May 23, 2016, # 12 Exhibit K - Unpublished Cases) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 5/25/2016 to clarify docket entry text and link to underlying motion. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
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Proposed Order regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 5/25/2016 to clarify docket entry text and link to underlying motion. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
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SEALED Exhibits H and I (Selected Participants Only) by Krausz Industries Ltd. (available to: Counter Defendants Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd.) regarding 157 Memorandum in Support. (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 7/15/2016 to remove 'proposed' from docket text (Tripp, S.). (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
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Notice of Provisional Sealing filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 159 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibits H and I. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-05-23
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/24/2016)
2016-05-24
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ORDER granting 161 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - The date for completion of fact discovery is hereby extended through andincluding June 24, 2016. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 5/25/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/25/2016)
2016-05-25
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Notice to Counsel regarding 159 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibits H and I - Counsel must file the appropriate motion to seal these items in accordance with Section T of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual. The 7-day period prescribed for doing so pursuant to this policy has expired. (Baker, C.)
2016-06-02
1
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Notice to Counsel
2016-06-02
1
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MOTION to Seal 159 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, (Exhibits H and I to Plaintiff Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Memorandum in Support of It's [sic] Motion to Compel Production of Documents from Defendants Smith-Blair, Inc. and Sensus USA, Inc.) filed by Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/06/2016)
2016-06-06
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Memorandum in Support regarding 163 MOTION to Seal 159 PROPOSED SEALED (Exhibits H and I to Plaintiff Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Memorandum in Support of It's [sic] Motion to Compel Production of Documents from Defendants Smith-Blair, Inc. and Sensus USA, Inc. filed by Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/06/2016)
2016-06-06
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2016)
2016-06-09
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TEXT ORDER granting 165 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses - The time for Smith-Blair and Sensus USA to respond to Krausz's motion to compel production of documents is hereby extended through and including June 13, 2016. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 6/10/2016. (Baker, C.)
2016-06-10
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
2016-06-10
1
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
1
MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
1
SEALED Memorandum in Support (Selected Participants Only) by Lance Lawson (available to: Counter Defendants Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc., Counter Claimants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Opinion of Counsel, # 2 Exhibit B - Counsel Communication re: Opinion of Counsel, # 3 Exhibit C - Krausz's 1st Requests for Production of Documents Smith Blair, # 4 Exhibit D - Krausz's 1st Requests for Production of Documents Sensus USA, # 5 Exhibit E - Smith Blair's Objections and Responses to 1st Requests for Production of Documents, # 6 Exhibit F - Sensus USA's Objections and Responses to 1st Requests for Production of Documents, # 7 Exhibit G - Transcript excerpts E. Bird, # 8 Exhibit H - Transcript excerpts C. Flannery) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 12/15/2016 to remove 'proposed' from docket text pursuant to 208 ORDER. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
1
MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I - Unpublished Cases) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
1
Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 168 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Placeholder, # 2 Exhibit B Placeholder, # 3 Exhibit C Placeholder, # 4 Exhibit D Placeholder, # 5 Exhibit E Placeholder, # 6 Exhibit F Placeholder, # 7 Exhibit G Placeholder, # 8 Exhibit H Placeholder) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 6/14/2016to clarify docket entry text. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Morris Letter 5-23-16) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-13
1
ORDER granting 166 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages - It is hereby ORDERED that the page limit for Krausz's Motion To Compel The Production Of Documents And Testimony Regarding Defendants Advice Of Counsel Defense is hereby enlarged by three (3) pages. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 6/14/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/14/2016)
2016-06-14
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Notice to Counsel regarding: 168 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support - Counsel must file the appropriate motion to seal this item in accordance with Section T of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual. The 7-day period prescribed for doing so pursuant to this policy has expired. (Baker, C.)
2016-06-22
1
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Notice to Counsel
2016-06-22
1
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/23/2016)
2016-06-23
1
Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 173 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Baker, C.)
2016-06-24
1
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Motion Submitted
2016-06-24
1
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MOTION to Seal 168 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support and Exhibits A, B, G and H Thereto filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/28/2016)
2016-06-28
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Memorandum in Support regarding 174 MOTION to Seal 168 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support and Exhibits A, B, G and H Thereto filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/28/2016)
2016-06-28
1
ORDER granting 173 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 6/29/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/29/2016)
2016-06-29
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 06/30/2016)
2016-06-30
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ORDER granting 177 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege - Responses due by 7/5/2016. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 6/30/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 06/30/2016)
2016-06-30
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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Testimony Regarding Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 167] filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/05/2016)
2016-07-05
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SEALED RESPONSE (Selected Participants Only) by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Merriam Webster - Chicanery) (Morris, Robert) Modified on 12/15/2016 to remove 'proposed' from docket text pursuant to 208 ORDER. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/05/2016)
2016-07-05
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ORDER granting 179 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages - It is hereby ORDERED that the page limit for Smith-Blair's and Sensus USA's response to Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Testimony Regarding Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 167] is hereby enlarged by three (3) pages. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 7/6/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/06/2016)
2016-07-06
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MOTION to Seal 180 PROPOSED SEALED Response filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/06/2016)
2016-07-06
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Memorandum in Support regarding 182 MOTION to Seal 180 PROPOSED SEALED Response filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/06/2016)
2016-07-06
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Notice to Counsel regarding 180 PROPOSED SEALED Response - Counsel must file the appropriate motion to seal or required notice of provisional sealing in accordance with Section T of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual. (Baker, C.)
2016-07-06
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Motions Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses, 163 MOTION to Seal 159 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibits H and I to Plaintiff Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Memorandum in Support, and 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege. (Baker, C.)
2016-07-06
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Notice to Counsel
2016-07-06
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Motion Submitted
2016-07-06
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ORDER granting 163 Motion to Seal - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 7/15/2016. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 07/15/2016)
2016-07-15
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Motion Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege. (Tripp, S.)
2016-07-15
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Motion Referred
2016-07-15
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TEXT NOTICE of Hearing on Motion regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses - Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 7/22/2016 at 11:00 AM before District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan. Counsel will be contacted in advance of the conference and provided the dial-in information necessary to participate in the call. (Baker, C.)
2016-07-19
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Notice of Hearing on Motion
2016-07-19
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan in New Bern: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 7/22/2016 regarding 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. Counsel present for all parties. Court hears oral argument from each side. Motion denied as moot subject to defendants' compliance with certain provisions and agreements reached at proceedings today which shall be memorialized in written order to follow. (Court Reporter - David Collier) (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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MOTION for Leave to File to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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SEALED REPLY (Selected Participants Only) by Lance Lawson (available to: Counter Defendants Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd.) regarding 186 MOTION for Leave to File to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit I- Transcript of Kurt L. Grossman, # 3 Exhibit J- Deposition of Edwin Bird, # 4 Exhibit K- Photo of Modified Gasket, # 5 Exhibit L- Defendant's Disclosures pursuant to Local Patent Rule 303.8, # 6 Exhibit M- Article re: Waiver, # 7 Exhibit N- Unpublished cases) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 12/15/2016 to remove 'proposed' from docket text pursuant to 208 ORDER. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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Notice filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 187 PROPOSED SEALED Reply - Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal Documents Designated Highly Confidential by Opposing Parties. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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ORDER regarding 7/22/2016 Motion Hearing as to 156 First MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. - Counsel should review the attached order in its entirety for critical deadlines and information. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 7/22/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/22/2016)
2016-07-22
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TEXT ORDER denying as moot 156 Motion to Compel Discovery Responses -Entered by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 7/22/2016. (Baker, C.)
2016-07-22
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Order on Motion to Compel
2016-07-22
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 07/26/2016)
2016-07-26
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ORDER granting 191 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 7/27/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
2016-07-27
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 191 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. (Baker, C.)
2016-07-27
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Motion Submitted
2016-07-27
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Notice to Counsel regarding 187 PROPOSED SEALED Reply - Counsel must file the appropriate motion to seal this document as soon as possible for continued maintenance of the sealed security of this filling in accordance with Section T of the court's CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Manual. (Baker, C.)
2016-08-01
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Notice to Counsel
2016-08-01
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MOTION to Seal 187 PROPOSED SEALED Reply and Exhibits I, J, K and L Thereto filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/05/2016)
2016-08-05
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Memorandum in Support regarding 193 MOTION to Seal 187 PROPOSED SEALED Reply and Exhibits I, J, K and L Thereto filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/05/2016)
2016-08-05
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 188 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Motion to Enlarge Page Limit for Krausz's Reply Brief and 186 MOTION for Leave to File to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Lawson E-mail 7-8-16, # 2 Morris E-mail 7-11-16, # 3 Halo Press Reports 6-13-16, # 4 Halo E-mail Alerts 6-13-16) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/16/2016)
2016-08-15
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SEALED Memorandum in Support (Selected Participants Only)by Plaintiff (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Counter Defendant Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc., Counter Claimants Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Privilege Log) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 12/15/2016 to remove 'proposed' from docket text pursuant to 208 ORDER. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/17/2016)
2016-08-17
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Notice filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal Documents Designated Highly Confidential by Opposing Counsel. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 08/17/2016)
2016-08-17
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ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege - Motion Hearing set for 9/2/2016 at 1:30 PM in Raleigh - 5th Floor Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 8/24/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 08/24/2016)
2016-08-24
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MOTION to Seal 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2016)
2016-08-24
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Memorandum in Support regarding 199 MOTION to Seal 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2016)
2016-08-24
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 08/26/2016)
2016-08-26
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ORDER granting 201 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery - The date for completion of fact discovery is hereby extended through and including fourteen (14) days after the final resolution of the discovery motion filed by plaintiff. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 8/29/2016. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 08/29/2016)
2016-08-29
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan regarding 201 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery . (Tripp, S.)
2016-08-29
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Motion Submitted
2016-08-29
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MOTION to Strike 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/01/2016)
2016-09-01
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Memorandum in Support regarding 203 MOTION to Strike 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/01/2016)
2016-09-01
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Declaration regarding 203 MOTION to Strike 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, (Declaration of Robert J. Morris) by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/01/2016)
2016-09-01
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II in Raleigh: Motion Hearing held on 9/2/2016 regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. Lance A. Lawson present for the Plaintiff. Robert J. Morris and David M. Alban present for the defendants. Court's opening remarks. Arguments made regarding the Motion to Compel. Defendant's counsel to submit emails for the Court's review. Discussion of scope of the waiver. Plaintiff's counsel to submit Rule 303.8 documents for the Court's review. Discussion of procedural posture of the case. Taken under advisement - Written order to follow. (Court Reporter - Michelle Maar/FTR) (Herrmann, L.) Modified on 9/7/2016 to add court reporter. (Herrmann, L.) (Entered: 09/06/2016)
2016-09-02
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Motions Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - 182 MOTION to Seal 180 PROPOSED SEALED Response, 193 MOTION to Seal 187 PROPOSED SEALED Reply and Exhibits I, J, K and L Thereto, 174 MOTION to Seal 168 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support and Exhibits A, B, G and H Thereto, 188 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, and 186 MOTION for Leave to File to File Reply in Support of Motion to Compel. Motions referred to Robert T. Numbers, II. (Baker, C.)
2016-09-08
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Motion Referred
2016-09-08
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on September 2, 2016, before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. Official Court Reporter Michelle Maar. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Official Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Please review Attorney obligations regarding the redaction of electronic transcripts of court proceedings available on the court's website Redaction Request due 10/7/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/17/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/15/2016. (Maar, Michelle) (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-09-13
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NOTICE of Filing of Official Transcript 207 Transcript. The parties have seven calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The parties must also serve a copy on the court reporter or transcriber. After filing the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, a party must submit to the court reporter or transcriber, within 21 calendar days of the filing of the transcript, a written statement indicating where the personal data identifiers to be redacted appear in the transcript. (Maar, Michelle)
2016-09-13
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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript
2016-09-13
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Motion Referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - 199 MOTION to Seal 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support. (Baker, C.)
2016-09-20
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Motion Referred
2016-09-20
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Motion Referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - 203 MOTION to Strike 196 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support. (Baker, C.)
2016-09-27
1
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Motion Referred
2016-09-27
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ORDER granting 174 Motion to Seal; granting 182 Motion to Seal Document; granting 186 Motion for Leave to File Reply; granting 188 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; granting 193 Motion to Seal; granting 199 Motion to Seal; and denying 203 Motion to Strike -The court will be filing an order resolving the Motion to Compel concurrently with this Order. The court's analysis regarding the resolution of the Motion to Compel relies in part on documents filed under seal. As a result, that order will be filed under seal. Within 14 days of the entry of the order, the parties shall review the order and submit a proposed redacted copy of the order to the undersigned's case manager via e-mail. Upon the court's inspection and approval, a redacted copy of sealed order will be made a part of the public record. Failure to submit a proposed redacted order will result in the order being made public in its entirety. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 12/13/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/13/2016)
2016-12-13
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SEALED ORDER regarding 167 MOTION to Compel Waiver of Privilege - Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 12/13/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/13/2016)
2016-12-13
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Redacted Version of 209 SEALED ORDER - Filed pursuant to text order of Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II entered 01/05/2017. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/05/2017)
2016-12-13
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Order dated December 13, 2016 Regarding Privilege Issues Relating to Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 209] filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 12/27/2016)
2016-12-27
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ORDER granting 210 Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to Order dated December 13, 2016 Regarding Privilege Issues Relating to Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 209] - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 12/28/2016. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 12/28/2016)
2016-12-28
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections as to 209 SEALED Order filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-03
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ORDER granting 212 Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to 209 SEALED ORDER - The time for Plaintiff to file objections it may have to the Order entered by the Court on December 13, 2016 [DE 209] is hereby extended through and including January 4, 2017. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 1/3/2017. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-03
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Order dated December 13, 2016 Regarding Privilege Issues Relating to Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 209] filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-03
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Order dated December 13, 2016 Regarding Privilege Issues Relating to Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 209] filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
2017-01-03
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TEXT ORDER granting 214 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections to Order dated December 13, 2016 Regarding Privilege Issues Relating to Defendants' Advice of Counsel Defense [DE 209] - The time for Defendants to file objections they may have to the Order entered by the Court on December 13, 2016 [DE 209] is hereby extended through and including January 4, 2017. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 1/4/2017. (Baker, C.)
2017-01-04
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time-Other
2017-01-04
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TEXT ORDER - In accordance with the order entered December 13, 2016 at DE 208, directing the parties to provide the case manager within fourteen (14) days after entry a copy of 209 SEALED ORDER marked to reflect any perceived necessary redactions, having now received the consented to submission, the court gives its approval of same and DIRECTS that the redacted copy of the sealed order be made a part of the public record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 01/05/2017. (Baker, C.)
2017-01-05
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Text Order
2017-01-05
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ORDER - The court memorializes herein the remaining deadlines for case scheduling and provides opportunity for status conference. In particular, based upon the deadline for completion of fact discovery, expert discovery now shall conclude May 12, 2017, which is 135 days after the deadline for completion of fact discovery. Dispositive motions are due June 12, 2017. In light of the extended nature of this matter, the court DIRECTS the parties to file, on or before February 17, 2017, a joint notice specifying whether the parties desire a Rule 16 status conference with the court for purposes of streamlining remaining case activities, and, if so, the parties shall specify three alternative dates of availability for such conference. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 2/6/2017. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 02/06/2017)
2017-02-06
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 02/17/2017)
2017-02-17
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Motion Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan - 217 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery. (Baker, C.)
2017-02-18
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Motion Submitted
2017-02-18
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ORDER granting 217 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Fact Discovery - The date for completion of fact discovery is hereby extended through and including March 31, 2017. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 2/27/2017. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 02/27/2017)
2017-02-27
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 03/31/2017)
2017-03-31
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery for Defendants to File Motions to Enforce Third-Party Document Subpoenas filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Krausz Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures, # 2 Krausz Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories, # 3 Third-Party Subpoenas, # 4 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) Modi (Entered: 03/31/2017)
2017-03-31
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Motions Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding: 220 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery for Defendants to File Motions to Enforce Third-Party Document Subpoenas, 219 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery . (Edwards, S.)
2017-04-03
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TEXT NOTICE of Hearing on Motion regarding 220 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery for Defendants to File Motions to Enforce Third-Party Document Subpoenas, 219 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery: Telephonic Hearing set for 4/5/2017 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. Call-in information will be provided to counsel via email. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-04-03
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Motion Referred
2017-04-03
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Notice of Hearing on Motion
2017-04-03
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 220 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery for Defendants to File Motions to Enforce Third-Party Document Subpoenas filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Morris Subpoena and Notice of Deposition, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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Memorandum in Support regarding 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Subpoenas and Notices of Deposition) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II in Raleigh - Chambers: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 4/5/2017 regarding 219 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Krausz Industries Ltd., 220 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery for Defendants to File Motions to Enforce Third-Party Document Subpoenas filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. Lance A. Lawson and Hunter S. Freeman present for the plaintiff. Robert J. Morris present for the defendants. Court sets out basis of discovery dispute. Plaintiff's argument. Defendants respond. Court inquires about whether these motions impact depositions currently scheduled. Parties respond - scheduled depositions will not be impacted. Motions taken under advisement. Written order to follow. Plaintiff would like to have the motion for protective order (D.E. #222) resolved today if possible. Court to reconvene at 5:00 PM if Judge Flanagan wishes to refer the motion. (Herrmann, L.) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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Declaration of Daralyn J. Durie by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-05
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II in Raleigh - Chambers: Motion Hearing held on 4/5/2017 regarding 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. Lance A. Lawson present for the plaintiff. Robert J. Morris present for the defendants. Arguments made. Defense counsel notes additional counsel joining this case. Court orders the attorney joining the defense by 9:30 AM on 4/6/2017 to file an affidavit or declaration reflecting the fact that she will appear in this case and her obligations for the remainder of April. If timely filed, deposition will not go forward tomorrow. Parties are directed to work together to reschedule the deposition of Mr. Morris - deposition to be scheduled in Charlotte unless an agreement is made otherwise. Mr. Lawson can file response to the motion with 7 days. Defendant has until the 4/14/17 to file a reply. Written order to follow once the response and reply are filed. Parties directed to work out other deposition scheduling details and to notify the case manager if they are unable to do so. Proceedings were recorded. (Herrmann, L.) (Entered: 04/06/2017)
2017-04-05
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Motion Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel. (Tripp, S.)
2017-04-05
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Set Hearing as to 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel. Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 4/5/2017 at 5:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-04-05
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Set/Reset Motion and M&R Hearings
2017-04-05
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Motion Referred
2017-04-05
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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 219 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; granting 220 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Counsel is reminded to read the order in its entirety for critical deadlines and information. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 4/10/2017. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 04/10/2017)
2017-04-10
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**SEALED** MOTION filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A- Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit B- Proposed Order ) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 4/12/2017 to update security settings (applicable party) and to note that this is a proposed sealed motion. (Castania, M.). Modified on 9/27/2017 to seal document pursuant to Order 265 (Collins, S.). (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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**SEALED** Memorandum in Support regarding 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Edwin Bird Deposition Transcript Excerpts, # 2 Exhibit B- Kevin Cheatham Deposition Excerpts, # 3 Exhibit C-WH Privilege Log, # 4 Exhibit D- SB Privilege Log, # 5 Exhibit E- Lawson to Morris Email, # 6 Exhibit F- Morris to Lawson email) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 9/27/2017 to seal document pursuant to Order 265 (Collins, S.). (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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Notice of Appearance for non-district counsel by Daralyn Jeannine Durie on behalf of Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Durie, Daralyn) (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal Documents Designated Highly Confidential by Opposing Parties filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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**SEALED** MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Krausz Industries Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Enlarging Page Limit) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 4/14/2017 to update security settings (applicable party) and to note that this is a proposed sealed motion. (Edwards, S.). Modified on 9/27/2017 to seal document pursuant to Order 265 (Collins, S.). (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/12/2017)
2017-04-12
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REPLY to Response to Motion regarding 222 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Deposition of Defendants' Trial Counsel filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/14/2017)
2017-04-14
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Motions Submitted to District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan: regarding 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order, 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION (Selected Participants Only)by ). (Edwards, S.)
2017-04-14
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Motion Submitted
2017-04-14
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Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal Plaintiff's Motion to Enlarge Page Limit filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/17/2017)
2017-04-17
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SEALED Exhibit (Selected Participants Only)by Smith-Blair, Inc. and Sensus USA, Inc. (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 234 Reply to Response to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E Bird Depo Transcript 4-6-17, # 2 Exhibit K Cheatham Depo Transcript 4-6-17) (Morris, Robert) Modified on 6/29/2017 to remove 'proposed' pursuant to the court's order at 256 . (Edwards, S.). (Entered: 04/19/2017)
2017-04-19
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MOTION to Seal 236 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit (Bird and Cheatham Deposition Transcripts) filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/19/2017)
2017-04-19
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Memorandum in Support regarding 237 MOTION to Seal 236 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit (Bird and Cheatham Deposition Transcripts) filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 04/19/2017)
2017-04-19
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MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Protective Order filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B - Proposed Order) (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/20/2017)
2017-04-20
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PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit regarding 239 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Protective Order. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/20/2017)
2017-04-20
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Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal of Exhibit A to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 240 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/20/2017)
2017-04-20
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SEALED ORDER granting 232 Motion. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 4/21/2017. Counsel served via email. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 04/21/2017)
2017-04-21
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Motion Referred to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding: 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order. (Edwards, S.)
2017-04-21
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Motions Referred to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding: 237 MOTION to Seal 236 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, (Bird and Cheatham Deposition Transcripts), 239 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Protective Order. (Edwards, S.)
2017-04-21
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Motion Referred
2017-04-21
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ORDER granting 222 Motion for Protective Order; granting 239 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply. The Clerk of Court shall file and provisionally seal the proposed sur-reply at 240 . The court will address the motion to seal after the public has had additional time to file an objection to the motion to seal. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 4/24/2017. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 04/24/2017)
2017-04-24
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PROPOSED SEALED SUR-REPLY (Selected Participants Only) regarding 222 Motion for Protective Order - Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for a Protective Order (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) (Provisionally sealed pursuant to the court's order at 243 ). (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 04/24/2017)
2017-04-24
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**** Set Hearing: Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 4/26/2017 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-04-25
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Set/Reset Hearings
2017-04-25
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**SEALED** Supplemental Brief in Support (Selected Participants Only)by Krausz Industries (available to: Counter Defendants Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Krausz Industries Ltd., Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc., Counter Claimants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit G- Defendants' Updated Privilege Log, # 2 Exhibit H- Email Correspondence) (Lawson, Lance) Modified on 9/27/2017 to seal entry pursuant to Order 266 (Collins, S.). (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-04-26
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Notice filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. regarding 245 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support,, Notice of Provisional Filing Under Seal Documents Designated Highly Confidential by Opposing Parties. (Lawson, Lance) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-04-26
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Referred the Supplemental Brief at 245 and the Notice at 246 to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, III for his information. (Edwards, S.)
2017-04-26
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ORAL MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Sensus Manufacturing Shanghai Ltd., Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-04-26
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ORAL ORDER granting ORAL Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Defendants may use up to the number of pages used by Krausz. Entered by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 4/26/2017. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-04-26
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Remark
2017-04-26
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Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
2017-04-26
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File Excess Pages
2017-04-26
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RESPONSE in Opposition regarding 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Subpoena to Wood Herron dated 5/20/16, # 2 Exhibit E-mail from L. Lawson to R. Morris dated 4/11/17, # 3 Exhibit E-mail from R. Morris to L. Lawson dated 4/13/17, # 4 Exhibit Defendants' Privilege Log 4/13/17 (provisionally filed under seal), # 5 Exhibit E-mail from R. Morris to L. Lawson dated 4/25/17, # 6 Exhibit Wood Herron Privilege Log 5-3-17 (provisionally filed under seal)) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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Declaration regarding 248 Response in Opposition to Motion,, (Declaration of David A. Fitzgerald, II) by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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SEALED Exhibit (Selected Participants Only)by Smith-Blair, Inc. and Sensus USA, Inc. (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 248 Response in Opposition to Motion. (Morris, Robert) Modified on 6/29/2017 to remove 'proposed' pursuant to the order at 256 . (Edwards, S.). (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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SEALED Exhibit (Selected Participants Only)by Smith-Blair, Inc. and Sensus USA, Inc. (available to: Plaintiff Krausz Industries Ltd., Defendants Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.) regarding 248 Response in Opposition to Motion. (Morris, Robert) Modified on 6/29/2017 to remove 'proposed' pursuant to the order at 256 . (Edwards, S.). (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-05-03
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MOTION to Seal Document 251 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, 250 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/04/2017)
2017-05-04
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Memorandum in Support regarding 252 MOTION to Seal Document 251 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, 250 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/04/2017)
2017-05-04
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Motion Referred to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding: 252 MOTION to Seal Document 251 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, 250 PROPOSED SEALED Exhibit, . (Edwards, S.)
2017-05-04
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Referred the Response at 248 to United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. (Edwards, S.)
2017-05-04
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Docket Annotation
2017-05-04
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Motion Referred
2017-05-04
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Make Initial Expert Disclosures filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 05/23/2017)
2017-05-23
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ORDER granting 254 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Make Initial Expert Disclosures - Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 5/24/2017. (Baker, C.) (Entered: 05/24/2017)
2017-05-24
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ORDER granting 237 Motion to Seal; granting 252 Motion to Seal Document. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 6/29/2017. (Edwards, S.) (Entered: 06/29/2017)
2017-06-29
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ORDER denying 228 Proposed Sealed Motion. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 6/29/2017. (Copies sent to counsel via US Mail.) (Edwards, S.) Modified on 9/18/2017 pursuant to Text Order this date removing seal. (Collins, S.). (Entered: 06/30/2017)
2017-06-30
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TEXT ORDER regarding 257 SEALED Order. The court's analysis regarding the resolution of the Motion to Compel relies in part on documents filed under seal. As a result, that order will be filed under seal. Within 14 days of the entry of the order, the parties shall review the order and submit a proposed redacted copy of the order to the undersigned's case manager via e-mail. Upon the court's inspection and approval, a redacted copy of sealed order will be made a part of the public record. Failure to submit a proposed redacted order will result in the order being made public in its entirety. Counsel are instructed to review the docket and determine if any additional motions to seal are necessary to ensure that proposed sealed documents remain under seal. If no additional motions to seal are filed within 7 days from the date of this order, all proposed sealed documents that are not the subject of a motion to seal will be unsealed. Signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 6/30/2017. (Edwards, S.)
2017-06-30
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****Set Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/7/2017 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II. Call-in information will be provided to counsel via email. (Herrmann, L.)
2017-06-30
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Set/Reset Hearings
2017-06-30
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Order
2017-06-30
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II in Raleigh - Chambers: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/7/2017. Lance A. Lawson present for the plaintiff. Robert J. Morris present for the defendants. Court's opening remarks. Discussion of deadlines. Court inquires about what fact discovery is necessary going forward. Parties respond. Court inquires about the need for a regular schedule to address future issues in this case. Parties respond. Written order to following setting deadlines. Proceedings were recorded. (Herrmann, L.) (Entered: 07/07/2017)
2017-07-07
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ORDER - Discovery due by 10/16/2017. Motions due by 11/15/2017. Counsel should read attached order in its entirety for critical information and deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 7/12/2017. (Tripp, S.) (Entered: 07/12/2017)
2017-07-12
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**** Set Hearings: Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/10/2017; 8/24/2017; 9/7/2017; 9/21/2017; and 10/5/2017 at 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers II. (Tripp, S.)
2017-07-12
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Set/Reset Hearings
2017-07-12
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TEXT ORDER - On June 30, 2017, the court entered a text order directing the parties to provide a proposed redacted version of the sealed order at docket entry 257 within fourteen days of the date of the text order. This deadline has passed without the parties submitting any proposed redactions. Therefore, the court directs that the order at 257 be unsealed and made a part of the public record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II on 9/18/2017. (Collins, S.)
2017-09-18
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Text Order
2017-09-18
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II - Status Conference held on 9/21/2017 via Telephone Conference. Plaintiff counsel present. Defense counsel present. Parties update the court on the status of a potential settlement. Counsel has no requests from the court at this time. (Bullock, N.) (Entered: 09/21/2017)
2017-09-21
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Consent MOTION to Seal 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order, 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION (Selected Participants Only)by ) filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Krausz Show Cause Motion (Proposed Redacted Copy), # 2 Exhibit Krausz Page Limit Motion (Proposed Redacted Copy), # 3 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2017)
2017-09-22
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Memorandum in Support regarding 261 Consent MOTION to Seal 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order, 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION (Selected Participant filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2017)
2017-09-23
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Consent MOTION to Seal 245 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support,, filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Krausz Supplemental Brief (Proposed Redacted Copy), #(2) Text of Proposed Order) (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2017)
2017-09-23
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Memorandum in Support regarding 263 Consent MOTION to Seal 245 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support,, filed by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc.. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2017)
2017-09-23
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ORDER - That the Motion to Seal 261 is hereby GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs Show Cause Memorandum [DE 229] and Exhibits A, B, C, D, E and F thereto be FILED UNDER SEAL; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs Show Cause Motion 228 be FILED UNDER SEAL and that the Clerk file in this action the redacted copy of same submitted as Exhibit 1 to the Motion to Seal; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs Page Limit Motion [DE 232] be FILED UNDER SEAL and that the Clerk file in this action the redacted copy of same submitted as Exhibit 2 to the Motion to Seal. Counsel is reminded to read the order in its entirety for critical deadlines and information. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 9/27/2017. (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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ORDER granting 263 Motion to Seal - It is ORDERED that Exhibit G [245-1] to Plaintiffs Supplemental Brief be FILED UNDER SEAL; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiffs Supplemental Brief 245 be FILED UNDER SEAL and that the Clerk file in this action the redacted copy of same in the form submitted as Exhibit 1 to the Motion to Seal. Counsel is reminded to read the order in its entirety for critical deadlines and information. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 9/27/2017. (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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Supplemental Brief in Support of its Motion to Compel Production of Documents regarding 209 SEALED Order filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Filed pursuant to Order 266 ). (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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MOTION to Expedite MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Krausz Industries Ltd. (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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ORDER - The court has been advised that the parties have settled all matters in controversy among them. Therefore, this matter is DISMISSED subject to the right of any party to file a motion to reopen the case should settlement not be consummated within 45 days hereof. The parties are directed to file their Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice on or before November 11, 2017. As there appears to be no further reason at this time to maintain the file as an open one for statistical purposes, this case is removed from the active docket. Signed by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 9/27/2017. (Collins, S.) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
2017-09-27
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Motion Referred
2017-09-27
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Motion Referred to US Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II regarding: 263 Consent MOTION to Seal 245 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support,,, 261 Consent MOTION to Seal 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order, 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION (Selected Participant. (Collins, S.)
2017-09-27
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Motions No Longer Referred: 263 Consent MOTION to Seal 245 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support,,, 261 Consent MOTION to Seal 228 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Krausz Industries, Ltd.'s Expedited Motion for Entry of a Show Cause Order, 229 PROPOSED SEALED Memorandum in Support, 232 PROPOSED SEALED MOTION (Selected Participant (Collins, S.)
2017-09-27
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Motions No Longer Referred
2017-09-27
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STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Sensus USA, Inc., Smith-Blair, Inc. (Morris, Robert) (Entered: 11/02/2017)
2017-11-02
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