Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC v. NXP Semiconductors N.V.

6:21-cv-00066

Overview

Case Number 6:21-cv-00066

Filing Date 2021-01-22

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2021-11-12

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

Presiding Judge Alan D Albright

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

NXP USA, Inc.

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Eric Conley Green

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 536-3006

98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 1100

Richard S. Zembek

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.

Tel: +1 (713) 651-5283

Fax: +1 (713) 651-5246

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Eric Conley Green

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 536-3006

98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 1100

Richard S. Zembek

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.

Tel: +1 (713) 651-5283

Fax: +1 (713) 651-5246

Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., 1301 McKinney, Suite 5100

Plaintiff

Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

John A. Powell

Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC

Tel: +1 (254) 755-4100

Fax: +1 (254) 754-6331

400 Austin Avenue, Suite 800, P.O. Box 1470

John P. Palmer

Naman Howell Smith & Lee

Tel: +1 (254) 755-4100

Fax: +1 (254) 754-6331

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, P.O. Box 1470

Jacqueline P. Altman

Naman Howell Smith & Lee

Tel: +1 (254) 755-4344

Fax: +1 (254) 754-6331

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, 400 Austin Avenue, Suite 800

Steven G. Hill

Hill Kertscher & Wharton LLP

Tel: +1 (770) 953-0995

Fax: +1 (770) 953-1358

3350 Riverwood Pkwy, Ste. 800, Atlanta, GA 30339

John L. North

Hill, Kertscher & Wharton LLP

Tel: +1 (770) 953-0995

Fax: +1 (770) 953-1358

3625 Cumberland Blvd., SE, Suite 1050, Atlanta, GA 30339

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge

Alan D Albright

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7870161	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness v2.1. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 01/25/2021)

2020-11-19

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COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14406341), filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

2021-01-22

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

2021-01-22

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

2021-01-22

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Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC v. NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

NXP USA, Inc. Follow

Represented By

NXP Semiconductors N.V. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness v2.1. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 01/25/2021)

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14406341), filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Powell, John) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

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

Summons Issued as to NXP Semiconductors N.V.. (lad) (bw). (Entered: 01/25/2021)

Summons Issued as to NXP USA, Inc.. (lad) (Entered: 01/25/2021)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Summons Issued

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against All Defendants amending, filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Powell, John) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Powell, John) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

Summons Issued as to NXP Semiconductors N.V.. (lad) (Entered: 02/03/2021)

Acknowledgment of Service returned by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. NXP Semiconductors N.V. served on 2/5/2021, answer due 3/8/2021. (Powell, John) (Entered: 02/12/2021)

Acknowledgment of Service returned by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. NXP USA, Inc. served on 2/5/2021, answer due 3/8/2021. (Powell, John) (Entered: 02/12/2021)

Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Pleadings in Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. as of 2/12/2021. (bot1) (Entered: 02/25/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 8 Amended Complaint by NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 02/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Richard S. Zembek on behalf of NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. Attorney Richard S. Zembek added to party NXP Semiconductors N.V.(pty:dft), Attorney Richard S. Zembek added to party NXP USA, Inc.(pty:dft) (Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 02/22/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric Conley Green on behalf of NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. Attorney Eric Conley Green added to party NXP Semiconductors N.V.(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Conley Green added to party NXP USA, Inc.(pty:dft) (Green, Eric) (Entered: 02/22/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John A. Powell ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14515461) by on behalf of Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Powell, John) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John A. Powell ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14515537) by on behalf of Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Powell, John) (Entered: 02/23/2021)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

Reset Deadlines: NXP Semiconductors N.V. answer due 4/12/2021; NXP USA, Inc. answer due 4/12/2021. (bw)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. (Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

STIPULATION of Dismissal WITHOUT PREJUDICE RE Defendant NXP Semiconductors N.V. by NXP Semiconductors N.V., NXP USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Steven G. Hill (Hill, Steven) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

STATUS REPORT - Case Readiness Status Report by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Hill, Steven) (Entered: 04/23/2021)

AMENDED COMPLAINT - Second Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement against NXP USA, Inc. amending 8 Amended Complaint, 1 Complaint., filed by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Patent US 7,870,161 B2)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 04/26/2021)

ANSWER to 24 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC by NXP USA, Inc..(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 05/10/2021)

Plaintiff and Counterclaim Defendant ANSWER to 26 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim Defendant's Counterclaims by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC.(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 05/28/2021)

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

Proposed Scheduling Order Joint Motion for Entry of Proposed Agreed Scheduling Order by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Scheduling Order)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 07/15/2021)

Proposed Scheduling Order Proposed Agreed and Amended Scheduling Order by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Amended Scheduling Order)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend Complaint Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Third Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

Unopposed MOTION to Amend Complaint Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Third Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 08/09/2021)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 4/25/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 7/1/2022. Motions due by 1/11/2023. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ab4) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Order on Motion to Amend Complaint

Text Order GRANTING 31 Motion to Amend Complaint entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (re)

Second Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Partial Motion to Dismiss by NXP USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by NXP USA, Inc., re 33 Second Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Partial Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant NXP USA, Inc. (Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 09/20/2021)

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

Joint MOTION to Stay Case All Deadlines Pending Resolution by NXP USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zembek, Richard) (Entered: 10/20/2021)

ORDER GRANTING 37 Motion to Stay Case Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

Case Stayed

Case Stayed until November 17, 2021 per order dated 10/25/2021. (jc5)

Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order regarding Joint Motion to Dismiss)(Hill, Steven) (Entered: 11/10/2021)

ORDER GRANTING 39 Motion to Dismiss Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jc5) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot1) (Entered: 11/12/2021)

Track Case Updates

NXP USA, Inc.

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Light Speed Microelectronics, LLC