Nichia Corporation v. TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7915631	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US7901959	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8309375	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US7855092	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGMENT filed with Jury Demand against TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1976154.) - filed by Nichia Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,915,631 B2; 7,901,959 B2; 8,309,375 B2; 7,855,092 B2. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Nichia Corporation. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. on 8/8/2016; TTE Technology, Inc. on 8/8/2016. Requesting party or attorney should pick up issued summons at the Help Desk, Room 4209, or call 302-573-6170 and ask the Clerk to mail the summons to them. (nmb)

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Summons Issued

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Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (bkb)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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PROPOSED Order Appointing International Process Server, by Nichia Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(Egan, Brian) Modified on 8/25/2016 (nms). (Entered: 08/24/2016)

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ORDER Appointing International Process Server. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/25/2016. (nms) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nichia Corporation. TTE Technology, Inc. served on 8/25/2016, answer due 9/15/2016. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer and Waiver of Foreign Service Requirement - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Inc., and TTE Technology, Inc.. (McCann, Douglas) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/15/2016: # 1 Proposed Order) (nms). Modified on 9/15/2016 (nms). Modified on 9/15/2016 (nms). (Entered: 09/14/2016)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate TCL Corporation for TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (McCann, Douglas) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence K. Kolodney - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (McCann, Douglas) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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ORDER Granting 8 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer and Waiver of Foreign Service Requirement, filed by Nichia Corporation (Reset Answer Deadlines: TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. answer due 11/14/2016; TTE Technology, Inc. answer due 11/14/2016). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/15/2016. (nms) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence K. Kolodney, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/15/2016. (nms)

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CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 9 has been removed from the docket. The proposed order filed at that entry has been added to the motion filed at D.I. 8 . The docket text for D.I. 8 has also been corrected to reflect the filing was made on behalf of the defendants. (nms)

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- CORRECTING ENTRY

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SO ORDERED

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo, David E. Cole, Catherine Nyarady and Daniel J. Klein of PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP - filed by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 10/13/2016)

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SO ORDERED, re 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo, David E. Cole, Catherine Nyarady and Daniel J. Klein of PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP filed by Nichia Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/13/2016. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel J. Klein for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney David E. Cole for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Catherine Nyarady for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 11/14/2016 (nms). (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent TCL Corporation for TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.; Corporate Parent TTE Corporation for TTE Technology, Inc. filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James M. Glass and Gregory C. Wyckoff - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel. Attorney Douglas E. McCann and Lawrence Kolodney terminated. (McCann, Douglas) Modified on 11/15/2016 (nms). (Entered: 11/15/2016)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James M. Glass and Gregory C. Wyckoff, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/15/2016. (nms)

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Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 12/19/2016, at 3:30 PM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/21/2016. (nms) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

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Letter to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Arthur G. Connolly III enclosing Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 12/16/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/16/2016)

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Letter to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Arthur G. Connolly III enclosing Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 12/16/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/16/2016)

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Scheduling Conference

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Scheduling Conference held on 12/19/2016. Counsel for Plaintiff will submit a revised Order with agreed upon dates. Appearances: C. Nyarady, D. Cole, B. Egan for Plaintiff; J. Glass, C. Connolly for Defendants. (Court Reporter Leonard Dibbs.) (ksr, )

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Official Transcript of Scheduling Conference held on 12-19-16 before Judge Richard G. Andrews. Court Reporter/Transcriber Leonard A. Dibbs. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/10/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/20/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/20/2017. (lad) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

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Proposed Scheduling Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 12/20/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/20/2016)

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 5/15/2017. Amended Pleadings due by 5/15/2017. Fact Discovery completed by 12/22/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 6/29/2018. Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 10/4/2017. A Markman Hearing is set for 10/31/2017, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews. A Pretrial Conference is set for 11/2/2018, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews. A 5 day Jury Trial is set to start 11/13/2018, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/20/2016. (nms) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file Joint Proposed Protective Order to January 17, 2017 - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file Joint Proposed Protective Order to January 17, 2017. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/10/2017. (nms)

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PROPOSED Stipulated Protective Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 1/18/2017 (nms). (Entered: 01/17/2017)

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SO ORDERED Granting 23 Stipulation and Proposed Protective Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/18/2017. (nms) (Entered: 01/18/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 01/18/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited's and TTE Technology, Inc.'s Initial Disclosures filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Disclosure of Accused Products and the Asserted Patents; and (2) Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Document Production bearing the Bates numbers NICHIA 00000001-NICHIA 00002205 and NICHIA 00004870- NICHIA 00005453 filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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STIPULATION and Order to Amend Scheduling Order, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 2/16/2017 (nms). (Entered: 02/16/2017)

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- CORRECTING ENTRY

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1 - Terminate Deadlines AND Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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SO ORDERED Granting 28 Stipulation and Order to Amend Scheduling Order (*Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 6/9/2017, Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 10/10/2017, Joinder of Parties due by 6/9/2017) (see Stipulation for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/16/2017. (nms)

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CORRECTING ENTRY: The docket text for the filing found at D.I. 28 has been amended to reflect it is a Stipulation. Counsel shall use the Stipulation filing event code for future filings of this nature. (nms)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Section 3 of the Default Standard for Discovery; and (2) Plaintiff Nichia's First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things to Defendants TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. and TTE Technology, Inc. filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 02/17/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of First Amended Initial Disclosures and Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the Default Standard for Discovery filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 02/20/2017)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

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SO ORDERED, re 31 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/24/2017. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Objections and Responses to Nichia Corporation's First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-8) and Defendants' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things to Plaintiff Nichia Corporation (Nos. 1-90) filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 03/23/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Document Production (TCL00000001-TCL00010040) filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Newell, Ryan) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Supplemental Identification of Accused Products, filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) Modified on 5/1/2017 (nms). (Entered: 05/01/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendants TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. and TTE Technology, Inc. filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Nichia's Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-8) and (2) Plaintiff's Responses to Defendants' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 1-90) filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Invalidity Contentions filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 06/05/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-3) filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Nichia Corporation's Preliminary Identification of Claim Terms and Proposed Constructions filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

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Joint Claim Construction Chart, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 7/7/2017 (nms). (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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Joint Appendix re 42 Joint Claim Construction Chart, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 7/10/2017 (nms). (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Nichia Corporation's Opening Claim Construction Brief and Exhibits 1 - 8 filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 08/07/2017)

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STIPULATION Amend Scheduling Order, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 8/24/2017 (nms). (Entered: 08/24/2017)

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1 - Terminate Deadlines AND SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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SO ORDERED, re 45 Joint Stipulation and Order to Amend Scheduling Order (*Reset Deadlines: Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 10/17/2017). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/24/2017. (nms)

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Joint STIPULATION to Amend Scheduling Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 9/8/2017 (nms). (Entered: 09/08/2017)

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1 - Terminate Deadlines AND SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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SO ORDERED, re 46 Joint Stipulation and Order to Amend Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/11/2107. (nms)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Document production substantially complete to 10/6/2017 - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 09/29/2017)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 47 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Document production substantially complete to 10/6/2017. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/29/2017. (nms)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary I. Akhimien on behalf of TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc. (Akhimien, Mary) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Nichia Corporation's Reply Claim Construction Brief and Exhibits 25-27 filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney James M. Glass for TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.,James M. Glass for TTE Technology, Inc. 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. (crb)

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Joint Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 10/5/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 10/6/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 51 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/19/2017. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 10/6/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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DECLARATION re 51 MOTION to Stay, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-9)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 10/6/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 50 Joint Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/5/2017. (nms)

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Joint Claim Construction Brief, filed by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 10/18/2017 (nms). (Main Document 54 replaced on 10/18/2017) (nms). (Entered: 10/17/2017)

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Joint APPENDIX re 54 Joint Claim Construction Brief, by Nichia Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-16, # 2 Exhibits 17-28)(Egan, Brian) Modified on 10/18/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/17/2017)

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CORRECTING ENTRY: The pdf for D.I. 54 has been replaced per counsel's request. (nms)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 51 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit filed by Nichia Corporation.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 10/26/2017. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 10/19/2017)

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DECLARATION re 56 Answering Brief in, by Nichia Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-T)(Egan, Brian) Modified on 10/23/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/19/2017)

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ORAL ORDER: The Court may determine that claims 8 & 9 of the '092 patent include means-plus-function terms. (D.I. 54, pp. 67-78). If Plaintiff objects to any part of Defendants' proposed functions and structures, Plaintiff is requested to submit, no later than COB October 26, 2017, a letter describing its proposed functions and structures, assuming that the Court determines the disputed terms are means-plus-function. Otherwise, Plaintiff will be considered to have waived any opposition to Defendants' proposals. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/23/2017. (nms) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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Oral Order

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ORAL ORDER: The parties are allotted one hour each for the Markman hearing on October 31, 2017. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/25/2017. (nms) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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Oral Order

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Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Brian P. Egan regarding Means-Plus-Function Claim Terms. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 10/26/2017 (nms). (Entered: 10/26/2017)

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REPLY BRIEF re 51 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 10/26/2017)

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DECLARATION re 61 Reply Brief by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 10/26/2017)

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Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Arthur G. Connolly III regarding Means-Plus-Function Claim Terms - re 60 Letter. (Connolly, Arthur) (Main Document 63 replaced on 10/27/2017) (nms). (Entered: 10/27/2017)

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ORAL ORDER: Oral argument on the Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit (D.I. 51 ) will be held on 10/31/2017, after the Markman hearing finishes. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/27/2017. (nms) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

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Oral Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

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CORRECTING ENTRY: The pdf for D.I. 63 has been replaced per counsel's request. The date on the letter has been corrected. (nms)

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ORDER Denying 51 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review of the Patents-in-Suit. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/31/2017. (nms) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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Markman Hearing

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Markman Hearing held on 10/31/2017. (Court Reporter Valerie Gunning.) (ksr, )

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Oral Argument held on 10/31/2017. (Court Reporter Valerie Gunning.) (ksr, )

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Official Transcript of Markman Hearing held on 10-31-17 before Judge Richard G. Andrews. Court Reporter/Transcriber Valerie J. Gunning. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/27/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/4/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/1/2018. (lad) (Entered: 11/03/2017)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION providing claim construction for multiple terms in U.S. Patent Nos. 7,915,631, 7,901,959, 8,309,375, and 7,855,092. Within five days the parties shall submit a proposed order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion suitable for submission to the jury. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/28/2017. (nms)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia's Second Set of Interrogatories to Defendants TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. and TTE Technology, Inc. filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

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Proposed Claim Construction Order, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 12/5/2017 (nms). (Entered: 12/04/2017)

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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/5/2017. (nms) (Entered: 12/05/2017)

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Joint MOTION to Stay Case Pending Finalization of Settlement Agreement - filed by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 12/11/2017 (nms). (Entered: 12/08/2017)

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SO ORDERED, Granting 71 Joint MOTION to Stay Case Pending Finalization of Settlement Agreement. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/11/2017. (nms) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

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Joint Stipulation To Extend Stay, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 1/23/2018 (nms). (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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SO ORDERED Granting 73 Joint Stipulation to Extend Stay. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/23/2018. (nms) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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Joint Motion for Vacatur of the Court's Memorandum Opinion (D.I. 67 ) and Claim Construction Order (D.I. 70 ) - filed by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 2/22/2018 (nms). (Entered: 02/21/2018)

2018-02-21

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 75 Joint Motion for Vacatur of the Court's Memorandum Opinion (D.I. 67 ) and Claim Construction Order (D.I. 70 ) filed by Nichia Corporation.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/8/2018. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

2018-02-22

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2018-02-22

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CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 76 has been removed from the docket as the incorrect filing event code was used. Counsel should refile the Memorandum using the appropriate code. (nms)

2018-02-22

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ORDER: The Joint Motion for Vacatur of the Court's Memorandum Opinion (D.I. 75 ) is DENIED. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/26/2018. (nms) (Entered: 02/26/2018)

2018-02-26

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STIPULATION and Order of Dismissal, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 2/28/2018 (nms). (Entered: 02/27/2018)

2018-02-27

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SO ORDERED, re 78 Stipulation of Dismissal (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/28/2018. (nms) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

2018-02-28

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,915,631 B2; 7,901,959 B2; 8,309,375 B2; 7,855,092 B2. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. Follow

Represented By

TTE Technology, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Nichia Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,915,631 B2; 7,901,959 B2; 8,309,375 B2; 7,855,092 B2. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Nichia Corporation. (nmb) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

Summons Issued

Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (bkb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

PROPOSED Order Appointing International Process Server, by Nichia Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(Egan, Brian) Modified on 8/25/2016 (nms). (Entered: 08/24/2016)

ORDER Appointing International Process Server. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/25/2016. (nms) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nichia Corporation. TTE Technology, Inc. served on 8/25/2016, answer due 9/15/2016. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 08/25/2016)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate TCL Corporation for TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (McCann, Douglas) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence K. Kolodney - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (McCann, Douglas) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lawrence K. Kolodney, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/15/2016. (nms)

CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 9 has been removed from the docket. The proposed order filed at that entry has been added to the motion filed at D.I. 8 . The docket text for D.I. 8 has also been corrected to reflect the filing was made on behalf of the defendants. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo, David E. Cole, Catherine Nyarady and Daniel J. Klein of PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP - filed by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) (Entered: 10/13/2016)

SO ORDERED, re 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo, David E. Cole, Catherine Nyarady and Daniel J. Klein of PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP filed by Nichia Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/13/2016. (nms)

SO ORDERED

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kenneth A. Gallo for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel J. Klein for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney David E. Cole for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Catherine Nyarady for Nichia Corporation 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. (lmm)

Add Attorneys - PHV only

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 11/14/2016 (nms). (Entered: 11/14/2016)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James M. Glass and Gregory C. Wyckoff - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel. Attorney Douglas E. McCann and Lawrence Kolodney terminated. (McCann, Douglas) Modified on 11/15/2016 (nms). (Entered: 11/15/2016)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED, re 15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James M. Glass and Gregory C. Wyckoff, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/15/2016. (nms)

Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 12/19/2016, at 3:30 PM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/21/2016. (nms) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

Letter to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Arthur G. Connolly III enclosing Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 12/16/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/16/2016)

Letter to the Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Arthur G. Connolly III enclosing Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 12/16/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/16/2016)

Scheduling Conference

Proposed Scheduling Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 12/20/2016 (nms). (Entered: 12/20/2016)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file Joint Proposed Protective Order to January 17, 2017 - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED, re 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file Joint Proposed Protective Order to January 17, 2017. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/10/2017. (nms)

PROPOSED Stipulated Protective Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 1/18/2017 (nms). (Entered: 01/17/2017)

SO ORDERED Granting 23 Stipulation and Proposed Protective Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/18/2017. (nms) (Entered: 01/18/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 01/18/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited's and TTE Technology, Inc.'s Initial Disclosures filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

STIPULATION and Order to Amend Scheduling Order, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 2/16/2017 (nms). (Entered: 02/16/2017)

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1 - Terminate Deadlines AND Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

CORRECTING ENTRY: The docket text for the filing found at D.I. 28 has been amended to reflect it is a Stipulation. Counsel shall use the Stipulation filing event code for future filings of this nature. (nms)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of First Amended Initial Disclosures and Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the Default Standard for Discovery filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 02/20/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod - filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

SO ORDERED, re 31 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod, filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/24/2017. (nms)

SO ORDERED

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Objections and Responses to Nichia Corporation's First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Document Production (TCL00000001-TCL00010040) filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Newell, Ryan) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Supplemental Identification of Accused Products, filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) Modified on 5/1/2017 (nms). (Entered: 05/01/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendants TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd. and TTE Technology, Inc. filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Nichia Corporation's Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Nichia's Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-8) and (2) Plaintiff's Responses to Defendants' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 1-90) filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Invalidity Contentions filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 06/05/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-3) filed by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc..(Connolly, Arthur) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Nichia Corporation's Preliminary Identification of Claim Terms and Proposed Constructions filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

Joint Claim Construction Chart, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 7/7/2017 (nms). (Entered: 07/07/2017)

Joint Appendix re 42 Joint Claim Construction Chart, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 7/10/2017 (nms). (Entered: 07/07/2017)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Nichia Corporation's Opening Claim Construction Brief and Exhibits 1 - 8 filed by Nichia Corporation.(Egan, Brian) (Entered: 08/07/2017)

STIPULATION Amend Scheduling Order, by TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd., TTE Technology, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) Modified on 8/24/2017 (nms). (Entered: 08/24/2017)

1 - Terminate Deadlines AND SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

SO ORDERED, re 45 Joint Stipulation and Order to Amend Scheduling Order (*Reset Deadlines: Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 10/17/2017). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/24/2017. (nms)

Joint STIPULATION to Amend Scheduling Order, by Nichia Corporation. (Egan, Brian) Modified on 9/8/2017 (nms). (Entered: 09/08/2017)

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.

TTE Technology, Inc.

Nichia Corporation