Landmark Technology LLC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Company
6:14-cv-00243
Overview
Case Number
6:14-cv-00243
Filing Date
2014-04-04
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Presiding Judge
Michael H. Schneider Sr.
Patents Involved
No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT against Abercrombie & Fitch Company ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-4598219.), filed by Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - '319 Patent, # 3 Exhibit B - '319 C1, # 4 Exhibit C - '319 C2)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/04/2014)
2014-04-04
1
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Landmark Technology LLC. (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
2014-04-07
1
Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
2014-04-07
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Landmark Technology LLC (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
2014-04-07
1
Case assigned to Judge Michael H. Schneider. (mjc, )
2014-04-07
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Christopher Bunt on behalf of Landmark Technology LLC (Bunt, Robert) (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-08
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stanley M Gibson on behalf of Landmark Technology LLC (Gibson, Stanley) (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-08
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Reza Mirzaie on behalf of Landmark Technology LLC (Mirzaie, Reza) (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-08
1
SUMMONS Issued as to Abercrombie & Fitch Company and emailed to pltf for service. (klb) (Entered: 04/10/2014)
2014-04-10
1
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION. The above listed cases are hereby consolidated into cause number 6:14cv243, for all pretrial purposes, including discovery and claim construction. The Clerk of the Court shall add the consolidated defendants to the lead case. The Clerk shall close all cases listed above other than the lead case. All future filings should be made in Lead Case 6:14cv243. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to file a notice of readiness for scheduling conference in the lead case when all Defendants have either answered or filed a motion to transfer or dismiss. The notice must be filed within 5 days of the last remaining Defendant's answer or motion. Within 5 days of this order, the Plaintiff also must file a notice indicating whether Plaintiff anticipates filing any additional related cases in this district. If the cases are not ready for scheduling conference within 90 days of this order, Plaintiff must file a detailed status report explaining the reason for the delay. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 04/25/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 04/26/2014)
2014-04-25
1
Added Consolidated Defendants: Boyd Gaming Corp (6:14cv244); Caesars Entertainment Corp (6:14cv246); Dunkin Brands Group Inc (6:14cv247); Harley-Davidson Inc (6:14cv248); Hitachi America Ltd (6:14cv249). (mll, )
2014-04-25
1
No Actions
NOTICE by Landmark Technology LLC re 9 Order,,,, Regarding Additional Related Cases in the District (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-04-30
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Hitachi America, Ltd.( Devitt, William) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-02
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Harley-Davidson, Inc..( McNabnay, Neil) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-02
1
Defendant Boyd Gaming's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Landmark Technology LLC.( Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-02
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Hitachi America, Ltd to 6/9/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-02
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Harley-Davidson, Inc. to 6/9/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-02
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Boyd Gaming Corp. to 6/9/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-02
1
No Actions
Defendant Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.'s Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Feher, Eugene) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-05
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David M Stein on behalf of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (Stein, David) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-05
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Everingham, IV on behalf of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (Everingham, Charles) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-05
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Iftikhar Ahmed on behalf of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (Ahmed, Iftikhar) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-05-05
1
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Landmark Technology LLC. Abercrombie & Fitch Company served on 4/23/2014, answer due 5/14/2014. (gsg) (Entered: 05/08/2014)
2014-05-05
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. to 6/6/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-05
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Caesars Entertainment Corp..( Ahmed, Iftikhar) (Entered: 05/06/2014)
2014-05-06
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Caesars Entertainment Corp. to 6/9/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-06
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Abercrombie & Fitch Company.( Kerlin, Paul) (Entered: 05/14/2014)
2014-05-14
1
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Abercrombie & Fitch Company to 6/13/2014. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-05-14
1
No Actions
Defendant Hitachi's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Landmark Technology LLC.( Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 06/02/2014)
2014-06-02
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Hitachi America, Ltd to 6/24/2014. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-06-02
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc..( Hall, James) (Entered: 06/03/2014)
2014-06-03
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. to 6/23/2014. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-06-03
1
No Actions
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Caesars Entertainment Corp..( Everingham, Charles) (Entered: 06/04/2014)
2014-06-04
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Caesars Entertainment Corp. to 6/24/2014. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-06-04
1
No Actions
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Boyd Gaming Corp., filed by Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-09
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Harley-Davidson, Inc..( McNabnay, Neil) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-09
1
Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct Defendant Harley-Davidson, Inc.'s Name and Substitute the Correct Defendant Entities by Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-09
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Harley-Davidson, Inc. to 6/24/2014. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-06-09
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by P Weston Musselman, Jr on behalf of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (Musselman, P) (Entered: 06/12/2014)
2014-06-12
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Abercrombie & Fitch Company.( Kerlin, Paul) (Entered: 06/12/2014)
2014-06-12
1
ORDER granting 26 Motion to Amend/Correct. Consolidated Defendant Harley-Davidson, Inc., should be removed as the name of the Defendant and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., should be substituted as the two correct operational companies and parties. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 06/12/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 06/13/2014)
2014-06-12
1
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Abercrombie & Fitch Company to 6/28/2014. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(klb)
2014-06-12
1
No Actions
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Feher, Eugene) (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-06-23
1
***FILED IN ERROR. SEE DOCUMENT 33 FOR CORRECT PLEADING*** Defendant Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc..(Feher, Eugene) Modified on 6/24/2014 (mll, ). (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-06-23
1
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.. (Feher, Eugene) (Entered: 06/23/2014)
2014-06-23
1
Defendant Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.'s CORRECTED ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc..(Feher, Eugene) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Hitachi America, Ltd.(Devitt, William) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Hitachi America, Ltd. (Devitt, William) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Hitachi America, Ltd identifying Corporate Parent Hitachi, Ltd. for Hitachi America, Ltd. (Devitt, William) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, INC.'S AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.'S ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIMS TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc..(Musselman, P) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Caesars Entertainment Corp..(Stein, David) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Caesars Entertainment Corp. (Stein, David) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Harley-Davidson, Inc. for Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.. (Musselman, P) (Entered: 06/25/2014)
2014-06-25
1
ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Boyd Gaming Corp..(Springer, Colby) (Entered: 06/26/2014)
2014-06-26
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Boyd Gaming Corp. (Springer, Colby) (Entered: 06/27/2014)
2014-06-27
1
Defendant Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against Landmark Technology LLC by Abercrombie & Fitch Company.(Kerlin, Paul) (Entered: 06/27/2014)
2014-06-27
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Abercrombie & Fitch Company (Kerlin, Paul) (Entered: 06/30/2014)
2014-06-30
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Wesley Hill on behalf of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-07-15
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William West Allen on behalf of Boyd Gaming Corp. (Allen, William) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-07-15
1
ANSWER to 33 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim asserted by Dunkin Brands by Landmark Technology LLC.(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-18
1
ANSWER to 37 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim,, asserted by Harley-Davidson by Landmark Technology LLC.(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-18
1
ANSWER to 34 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim asserted by Hitachi by Landmark Technology LLC.(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-18
1
ANSWER to 43 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim asserted by Abercrombie & Fitch by Landmark Technology LLC.(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/21/2014)
2014-07-21
1
ANSWER to 41 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim asserted by Boyd Gaming by Landmark Technology LLC.(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/21/2014)
2014-07-21
1
NOTICE by Landmark Technology LLC Readiness for Scheduling Conference (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/24/2014)
2014-07-24
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Caesars Entertainment by Caesars Entertainment Corp., Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-07-31
1
ORDER granting 53 Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice filed by Caesars Entertainment Corp., Landmark Technology LLC. Ordered that all claims against Caesars Entertainment Corp. are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 8/6/14. (mjc, ) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-06
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Adam Michael Kaufmann on behalf of Hitachi America, Ltd (Kaufmann, Adam) (Entered: 08/18/2014)
2014-08-18
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Craig D Leavell on behalf of Hitachi America, Ltd (Leavell, Craig) (Entered: 08/20/2014)
2014-08-20
1
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney William E. Devitt by Hitachi America, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Devitt, William) (Entered: 08/22/2014)
2014-08-22
1
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paul J Cronin on behalf of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Cronin, Paul) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-09-11
1
ORDER granting 57 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney William E Devitt terminated. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 09/15/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 09/15/2014)
2014-09-15
1
NOTICE of Designation of Attorney in Charge to Craig D Leavell on behalf of Hitachi America, Ltd (Leavell, Craig) (Entered: 10/01/2014)
2014-10-01
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology LLC and Boyd Gaming Corp. by Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 10/07/2014)
2014-10-07
1
ORDER granting 61 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Landmark Technology LLC. All claims and counterclaims asserted in this suit between Plaintiff and Defendant Boyd Gaming Corp. are hereby dismissed with prejudice. All attorneys' fees and costs are to be borne by the party that incurred them. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 10/08/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Hitachi America, Ltd, Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25
1
ORDER granting 63 Stipulation of Dismissal. All claims by Landmark are DISMISSED with PREJUDICE and all claims by HITACHI AMERICA LTD., are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Each party is to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 11/26/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-26
1
**FILED IN ERROR. CORRECTED PLEADING TO BE REFILED** STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Dunkin Brands Group by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) Modified on 12/4/2014 (mll, ). (Entered: 12/03/2014)
2014-12-03
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Replaces Docket 65) by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
2014-12-04
1
ORDER granting 66 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., Landmark Technology LLC. All claims against Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party is to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 12/04/14. (mll, ) Modified on 12/5/2014 (mll, ). (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-04
1
ORDER TO MEET, REPORT, AND APPEAR AT SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Scheduling Conference set for 2/4/2015 01:30 PM before Judge Michael H. Schneider. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 12/04/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-04
1
NOTICE by Hitachi America, Ltd to terminate electronic notification of filings for Craig Leavell (Leavell, Craig) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-05
1
NOTICE by Hitachi America, Ltd to terminate electronic notification of filings for Adam Kaufmann (Kaufmann, Adam) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-05
1
NOTICE by Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. of Request to Terminate Electronic Notices (Feher, Eugene) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-08
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Harley-Davidson by Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12
1
ORDER granting 72 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., Landmark Technology LLC. All claims against Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party is to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 12/15/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2014-12-15
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Abercrombie & Fitch by Abercrombie & Fitch Company, Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-16
1
STIPULATION of Dismissal between Landmark Technology and Abercrombie & Fitch by Abercrombie & Fitch Company, Landmark Technology LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-16
2
ORDER granting 74 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Abercrombie & Fitch Company, Landmark Technology LLC. All claims against Abercrombie & Fitch Company are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 12/17/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
2014-12-17
1
FINAL JUDGMENT that Plaintiffs' claims be dismissed with prejudice, and final judgment be entered in this case. All relief not previously granted is hereby DENIED. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 12/17/14. (mll, ) (Entered: 12/17/2014)
2014-12-17
1