North Star Innovations Inc. v. Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US5892777	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6903004	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1972003.) - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmb) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

2016-07-29

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmb) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

2016-07-29

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 5,892,777; US 6,903,004 B1. (nmb) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

2016-07-29

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. on 8/1/2016; Canon U.S.A., Inc. on 8/1/2016; Canon Virginia, Inc. on 8/1/2016. 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)

2016-08-01

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Summons Issued

2016-08-01

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Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. (bkb)

2016-08-03

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2016-08-03

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ORAL REFERRAL ORDER: This case will be governed by Judge Stark's Revised Procedures for Managing Patent Cases (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). In accordance with the Revised Procedures, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. any and all matters relating to scheduling, including entry of a Scheduling Order, are referred to Magistrate Judge Burke; 2. any and all motions to dismiss, stay, and/or transfer venue, relating to all or any part of the case, whenever such motions may be filed, are referred to Judge Burke for disposition or report and recommendation, to the full extent permitted by the Constitution, statute, and rule; and 3. within seven (7) days of the date of this Referral Order, the plaintiff(s) shall file the Procedures Order, which is found on Judge Stark's website (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 8/4/16. (ntl) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

2016-08-04

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PROPOSED ORDER Proposed Procedures Order by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

2016-08-04

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

2016-08-04

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Wi-Lan Technologies, Inc., Other Affiliate Wi-LAN, Inc. for North Star Innovations Inc. filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

2016-08-08

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David A. Skeels and Decker A. Cammack - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

2016-08-08

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SO ORDERED D.I. 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David A. Skeels and Decker A. Cammack filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/15/2016. (dlk)

2016-08-15

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SO ORDERED

2016-08-15

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by North Star Innovations Inc.. Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. served on 8/2/2016, answer due 8/23/2016; Canon U.S.A., Inc. served on 8/2/2016, answer due 8/23/2016; Canon Virginia, Inc. served on 8/2/2016, answer due 8/23/2016. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

2016-08-16

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MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint [Unopposed] - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

2016-08-16

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SO ORDERED D.I. 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint [Unopposed] filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/16/2016. (dlk)

2016-08-16

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SO ORDERED

2016-08-16

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SO ORDERED D.I. 5 Proposed Procedures Order filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/17/2016. (dlk)

2016-08-17

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SO ORDERED

2016-08-17

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney David A. Skeels for North Star Innovations 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. (klc)

2016-08-23

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2016-08-23

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 29, 2016 - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

2016-09-09

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NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

2016-09-12

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SO ORDERED D.I. 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 29, 2016 filed by Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc., Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/12/2016. (dlk)

2016-09-12

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

2016-09-12

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Richard F. Martinelli, Joseph A. Calvaruso and Nicholas H. Lam - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

2016-09-29

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elena Garcia - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

2016-09-29

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

2016-09-29

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/17/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

2016-09-29

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MOTION REFERRED: 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlk)

2016-09-29

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Motions Referred

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SO ORDERED D.I. 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elena Garcia filed by Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc., Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., and D.I. 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Richard F. Martinelli, Joseph A. Calvaruso and Nicholas H. Lam filed by Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc., Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/30/2016. (dlk)

2016-09-30

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SO ORDERED

2016-09-30

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.- filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 10/05/2016)

2016-10-05

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Elena Garcia, Nicholas H. Lam for Canon U.S.A., 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. (cna)

2016-10-05

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2016-10-05

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Canon Inc. for Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Corporate Parent Canon U.S.A., Inc. for Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 10/06/2016)

2016-10-06

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

2016-10-21

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/7/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

2016-10-21

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MOTION REFERRED: 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlk)

2016-10-21

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to file Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and (ii) for Defendants to file a Reply in Support of the Motion to (i) 11/18/2016 and (ii) 12/9/2016 - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

2016-10-27

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Order Setting Briefing Schedule - open, ans, reply, surreply AND SO ORDERED

2016-10-28

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SO ORDERED D.I. 20 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to file Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and (ii) for Defendants to file a Reply in Support of the Motion to (i) 11/18/2016 and (ii) 12/9/2016 - filed by North Star Innovations Inc. (dlk) Modified on 10/28/2016 (dlk).

2016-10-28

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Motions Referred

2016-10-28

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by North Star Innovations Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/28/2016. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 11/18/2016)

2016-11-18

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2016-11-21

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Joseph A. Calvaruso,Richard F. Martinelli for Canon U.S.A., 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. (dmp, )

2016-11-21

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ORAL ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above captioned case is referred to Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke to hear and resolve all pretrial matters, up to and including the resolution of case-dispositive motions, subject to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and any further Order of the Court; all subsequent filings in this action shall include the initials "LPS-CJB" after the case number. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/2/16. Associated Cases: 1:15-cv-01027-LPS et al. (ntl) (Entered: 12/02/2016)

2016-12-02

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

2016-12-02

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REPLY BRIEF re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendants Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., and Canon Virginia, Inc.'s Reply Brief in Further Support of Their Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

2016-12-09

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Oral Order

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and discuss, in person and/or by telephone, each of the matters listed on Chief Judge Stark's Case Management Checklist ("Checklist"). Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the parties shall jointly file the following: (i) a copy of the "Checklist" indicating the names of Lead Counsel and Delaware Counsel for each party; (ii) a proposed Scheduling Order consistent with the Chief Judge Stark's Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order (with the exception that Paragraph (g) of the parties' proposed Scheduling Order shall be altered as follows: (a) the letter referenced in Paragraph (g)(ii) should be addressed to Judge Burke; (b) the timeframes for the letters referenced in Paragraph (g)(iii) should be changed to 96 hours for the initial letter filed by the movant and 48 hours for the responsive letter filed by the opposing party; and (c) the parties should include an additional requirement that, after the Court has issued an order scheduling the discovery teleconference, the parties shall file a joint "Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Dispute," the text of which can be found in the "Forms" tab of Judge Burke's page on the District Court's website); and (iii) a letter, not to exceed three pages, that contains the following: (a) a description of what this case is about; (b) the parties' positions regarding the disputes in the proposed Scheduling Order, and (c) a list of the three most significant topics (other than Scheduling Order disputes) discussed during the parties' review of the Checklist items, along with a brief description as to what was discussed as to those topics. Thereafter, the Court will schedule an in-person Case Management Conference/Rule 16 Scheduling Conference to be held with Judge Burke. The Checklist and Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order can be found on this Court's website (www.ded.uscourts.gov/judge/chief-judge-leonard-p-stark).Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/9/2016. (mlc)

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 12/16/2016)

2016-12-16

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STIPULATION to Stay by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED D.I. nos. (30 in 1:16-cv-00368-LPS-CJB, 8 in 1:16-cv-00729-LPS-CJB, 18 in 1:16-cv-00445-LPS-CJB, 8 in 1:16-cv-00728-LPS-CJB, 25 in 1:16-cv-00651-LPS-CJB, 49 in 1:16-cv-00359-LPS-CJB) Stipulation filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/11/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-00359-LPS-CJB et al.(dlk)

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STIPULATION of Dismissal by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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ORDER re 26 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by North Star Innovations Inc., ***Civil Case Terminated. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 1/27/17. (ntl) (Entered: 01/31/2017)

2017-01-31

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) SEE REPORT. (ntl) (Entered: 02/02/2017)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Canon Virginia, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

North Star Innovations Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmb) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 5,892,777; US 6,903,004 B1. (nmb) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

Summons Issued

Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. (bkb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

PROPOSED ORDER Proposed Procedures Order by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Wi-Lan Technologies, Inc., Other Affiliate Wi-LAN, Inc. for North Star Innovations Inc. filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David A. Skeels and Decker A. Cammack - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

SO ORDERED D.I. 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David A. Skeels and Decker A. Cammack filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/15/2016. (dlk)

SO ORDERED

MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint [Unopposed] - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

SO ORDERED D.I. 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint [Unopposed] filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/16/2016. (dlk)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED D.I. 5 Proposed Procedures Order filed by North Star Innovations Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/17/2016. (dlk)

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney David A. Skeels for North Star Innovations 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. (klc)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 29, 2016 - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/09/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick L. Cottrell, III on behalf of Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. (Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

SO ORDERED D.I. 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to September 29, 2016 filed by Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc., Canon Information Technology Services, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/12/2016. (dlk)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Richard F. Martinelli, Joseph A. Calvaruso and Nicholas H. Lam - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Elena Garcia - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 09/29/2016)

MOTION REFERRED: 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlk)

Motions Referred

SO ORDERED

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.- filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 10/05/2016)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Elena Garcia, Nicholas H. Lam for Canon U.S.A., 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. (cna)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cottrell, Frederick) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

MOTION REFERRED: 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlk)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to file Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and (ii) for Defendants to file a Reply in Support of the Motion to (i) 11/18/2016 and (ii) 12/9/2016 - filed by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

Order Setting Briefing Schedule - open, ans, reply, surreply AND SO ORDERED

Motions Referred

ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by North Star Innovations Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/28/2016. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 11/18/2016)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Joseph A. Calvaruso,Richard F. Martinelli for Canon U.S.A., 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. (dmp, )

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Oral Order

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Canon Information Technology Services, Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Hunter, Travis) (Entered: 12/16/2016)

STIPULATION to Stay by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 01/09/2017)

SO ORDERED

STIPULATION of Dismissal by North Star Innovations Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

ORDER re 26 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by North Star Innovations Inc., ***Civil Case Terminated. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 1/27/17. (ntl) (Entered: 01/31/2017)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) SEE REPORT. (ntl) (Entered: 02/02/2017)

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Canon Virginia, Inc.

Canon Information Technology Services, Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

North Star Innovations Inc.