Mellaconic IP LLC v. Avast Software, Inc.

1:22-cv-00540

Overview

Case Number 1:22-cv-00540

Filing Date 2022-04-27

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2022-05-25

Court District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge Colm F. Connolly

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:1 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Avast Software, Inc.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Stephen J. Kraftschik

Polsinelli PC

Tel: +1 (302) 252-0926

Fax: +1 (302) 252-0921

222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1101, Wilmington, DE 19801

Plaintiff

Mellaconic IP LLC

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Andrew S. Curfman

Email: andrew.curfman@sswip.com

Jimmy C. Chong

The Chong Law Firm, P.A.

Tel: +1 (302) 999-9480

2961 Centerville Road, Suite 350, Wilmington, DE 19808

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge

Colm F. Connolly

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US9986435	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT filed with Jury Demand against Avast Software, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3860701.) - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Related Cases, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

2022-04-27

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COMPLAINT FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT filed with Jury Demand against Avast Software, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3860701.) - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Related Cases, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

2022-04-27

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COMPLAINT FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT filed with Jury Demand against Avast Software, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3860701.) - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Related Cases, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

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COMPLAINT FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT filed with Jury Demand against Avast Software, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3860701.) - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Related Cases, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

2022-04-27

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Mellaconic IP LLC v. Avast Software, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Avast Software, Inc.

Represented By

Plaintiff

Mellaconic IP LLC

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 9,986,435. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Summons Issued as to Avast Software, Inc. on 4/27/2022. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mellaconic IP LLC. Avast Software, Inc. served on 4/29/2022, answer due 5/20/2022. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/02/2022)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew S. Curfman - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/02/2022)

Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00540-CFC, 1:22-cv-00541-CFC, 1:22-cv-00542-CFC (rjb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew S. Curfman for Mellaconic IP LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb)

SO ORDERED

Add Attorneys - PHV only

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Avast Software, Inc.. (Kraftschik, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Avast Software, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/1/2022. (Kraftschik, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mellaconic IP LLC as to Avast Software, Inc. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 9,986,435. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal)(kmd) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

~Util - Terminate Civil Case

CASE CLOSED per 10 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. (kmd)

Mellaconic IP LLC v. Avast Software, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Avast Software, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Mellaconic IP LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 9,986,435. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

Summons Issued as to Avast Software, Inc. on 4/27/2022. (twk) (Entered: 04/27/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mellaconic IP LLC. Avast Software, Inc. served on 4/29/2022, answer due 5/20/2022. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/02/2022)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew S. Curfman - filed by Mellaconic IP LLC. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/02/2022)

Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00540-CFC, 1:22-cv-00541-CFC, 1:22-cv-00542-CFC (rjb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew S. Curfman for Mellaconic IP LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb)

SO ORDERED

Add Attorneys - PHV only

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Avast Software, Inc.. (Kraftschik, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Avast Software, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/1/2022. (Kraftschik, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2022)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mellaconic IP LLC as to Avast Software, Inc. (Chong, Jimmy) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 9,986,435. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal)(kmd) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

~Util - Terminate Civil Case

CASE CLOSED per 10 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. (kmd)

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