Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Sony Electronics Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US5781784	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Sony Electronics Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. (Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-948164) - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

2011-09-21

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

2011-09-21

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,781,784. (nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

2011-09-21

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation for Optimum Power Solutions LLC.. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

2011-09-21

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bryan G. Harrison - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

2011-09-22

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. Sony Electronics Inc. served on 9/22/2011, answer due 10/13/2011. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

2011-09-22

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Rui He on behalf of Sony Electronics Inc. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

2011-10-13

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Sony Electronics Inc..(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

2011-10-13

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

2011-10-13

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NOTICE of Appearance by Chad Michael Shandler on behalf of Sony Electronics Inc. (Shandler, Chad) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

2011-10-13

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall confer regarding proposed dates in the scheduling order and shall submit a proposal to the Court no later than November 14, 2011. The parties are to review the Court's form scheduling order, which is posted at http://www.ded.uscourts.gov (see Chambers, Judge Stark, Forms). ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 10/28/11. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00853-LPS, 1:11-cv-00855-LPS, 1:11-cv-00856-LPS(ntl) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

2011-10-28

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MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 7.1.1 Certification)(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/17/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - M)(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

2011-10-28

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME in which parties must submit a proposed stipulated scheduling order to November 18, 2011 - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Letter to the Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Melissa N. Donimirski regarding parties' submission of a proposed stipulated scheduling order)(Donimirski, Melissa) (Entered: 11/14/2011)

2011-11-14

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California ANSWERING BRIEF OF OPTIMUM POWER SOLUTIONS LLC IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SECTION 1404(A) filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/1/2011. (Donimirski, Melissa) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

2011-11-17

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DECLARATION re 15 Answering Brief in Opposition, DECLARATION OF MICHAEL SHIN IN SUPPORT OF ANSWERING BRIEF OF OPTIMUM POWER SOLUTIONS LLC IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. SECTION 1404(A) by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Donimirski, Melissa) (Entered: 11/17/2011)

2011-11-17

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Melissa N. Donimirski regarding [Proposed] Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Scheduling Order)(Donimirski, Melissa) (Entered: 11/18/2011)

2011-11-18

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REPLY BRIEF re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California Defendant Sony's Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(A) filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/01/2011)

2011-12-01

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ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference : A Telephone Scheduling Conference is set for 12/22/2011 at 11:00 AM (Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the call to 302-573-4573); no further submissions are needed. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/8/11. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00853-LPS, 1:11-cv-00854-LPS, 1:11-cv-00855-LPS, 1:11-cv-00856-LPS(ntl) (Entered: 12/08/2011)

2011-12-08

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John R. Hutchins and Paul T. Qualey - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/12/2011)

2011-12-12

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Neal C. Belgam, Esquire regarding Proposed Scheduling Order reflecting Your Honor's ruling. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 12/23/2011)

2011-12-23

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 9/10/2012. Amended Pleadings due by 9/10/2012. Discovery due by 11/9/2012. Status Report due by 9/10/2012. Dispositive Motions due by 5/31/2013. Claim Construction Opening Brief due by 5/29/2012. Claim Construction Answering Brief due by 6/28/2012. A Markman Hearing is set for 8/17/2012 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/27/11. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00853-LPS, 1:11-cv-00854-LPS, 1:11-cv-00855-LPS, 1:11-cv-00856-LPS(ntl) (Entered: 01/03/2012)

2012-01-03

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ORDER Setting Teleconference : A Telephone Conference is set for 2/1/2012 at 03:30 PM before Judge Christopher J. Burke to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/4/2012. (dlk) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

2012-01-04

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's Initial Disclosures by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

2012-01-11

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Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to provide initial disclosures from Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Monday, January 30, 2012 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

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Official Transcript of Telephone Conference held on December 22, 2011 before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Court Reporter Brian P. Gaffigan, Telephone (302) 573-6360. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/6/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/16/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/16/2012. (bpg) (Entered: 01/16/2012)

2012-01-16

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PROPOSED ORDER [PROPOSED] PROTECTIVE ORDER by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

2012-01-30

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Sony Electronics Inc.'s Initial Disclosures by Sony Electronics Inc..(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

2012-01-30

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's First Interrogatories to Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. and Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's First Requests for Production to Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/31/2012)

2012-01-31

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STIPULATION AND ORDER OF ESI DISCOVERY by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 02/03/2012)

2012-02-03

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Sonys Responses to Plaintiff Optimum Processing [sic, Power] Solutions LLCs First Requests For Production To Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. and Sonys Responses to Plaintiff Optimum Processing [sic, Power] Solutions LLCs First Interrogatories To Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. re 29 Notice of Service, by Sony Electronics Inc.. Related document: 29 Notice of Service, filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/05/2012)

2012-03-05

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert W. Hoskyn - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 03/29/2012)

2012-03-29

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CLAIM Construction Chart by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 04/30/2012)

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from John W. Shaw regarding Claim Construction Schedule. (Shaw, John) (Entered: 05/14/2012)

2012-05-14

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Elizabeth R. He regarding Scheduling Issue. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/14/2012)

2012-05-14

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Neal C. Belgam, Esquire regarding Defendants Letter of May 14, 2012 - re 34 Letter, 35 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 05/17/2012)

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ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference (Plaintiff's counsel to initiate the call to 302-573-4573): A Status Telephone Conference is set for 5/23/2012 at 3:30 PM to address the issues raised in the parties' recent letters. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 5/21/12. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00853-LPS, 1:11-cv-00854-LPS, 1:11-cv-00855-LPS, 1:11-cv-00856-LPS(ntl) (Entered: 05/21/2012)

2012-05-21

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STIPULATION and Order Regarding Increased Page Limit For Opening Claim Construction Briefs by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Horwitz, Richard) (Entered: 05/24/2012)

2012-05-24

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MEMORANDUM ORDER - GRANTING the following motions to transfer re (12 in 1:11-cv-00855-LPS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Sony Electronics Inc., (8 in 1:11-cv-00854-LPS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Panasonic Corporation of North America, (11 in 1:11-cv-00856-LPS) MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Lenovo (United States) Inc., (10 in 1:11-cv-00853-LPS) MOTION to Transfer Case to The Northern District of California filed by Hewlett-Packard Company; the scheduling orders in each of these cases are VACATED including deadlines for briefing claim construction. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 5/25/12. Associated Cases: 1:11-cv-00853-LPS, 1:11-cv-00854-LPS, 1:11-cv-00855-LPS, 1:11-cv-00856-LPS(ntl) (Entered: 05/25/2012)

2012-05-25

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Case transferred in from District of Delaware; Case Number 1:11-cv-00855. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2012: # 2 Transmittal Notice) (ga, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/20/2012)

2012-06-18

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ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 9/13/2012. Case Management Conference set for 9/20/2012 10:00 AM in Courtroom B, 15th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 6/18/12. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(ga, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/18/2012) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

2012-06-18

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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Rutledge Schultz (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 6/22/2012) (Entered: 06/22/2012)

2012-06-22

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MOTION to Relate Case with Certificate of Service attached filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 6/22/2012) (Entered: 06/22/2012)

2012-06-22

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ORDER RELATING CASE. ORDER RELATING CASES: C 11-01509 SI Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Apple Inc. Et alC 12-03123 PSG Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Panasonic Corporation of North America, C 12-03125 PSG Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Hewlett-Packard Company, C 12-03126 MEJ Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Sony Electronics Inc., C 12-03127 LB Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Lenovo (United States) Inc.. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 7/9/12. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/10/2012) (Entered: 07/10/2012)

2012-07-10

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Megan Rae Whyman Olesek (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 7/10/2012) (Entered: 07/10/2012)

2012-07-10

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Megan Rae Whyman Olesek and [Proposed] Order (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 7/11/2012) (Entered: 07/11/2012)

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ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL filed by Sony. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 7/12/12. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/13/2012)

2012-07-13

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Paul T. Qualey ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 34611076409.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/16/12 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 receipt, # 2 proposed order)(ysS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of John R. Hutchins ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 34611076408.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/16/12 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 receipt, # 2 proposed order)(ysS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Matthew Rutledge Schultz (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 7/16/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

2012-07-16

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ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 49 Motion for Pro Hac Vice of Paul T. Qualey (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2012) (Entered: 07/19/2012)

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ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 50 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to John Hutchins (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2012) (Entered: 07/19/2012)

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CLERKS NOTICE Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/28/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. This is a docket text entry only, there is no document associated with this notice. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2012) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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JUDGE ILLSTON'S STANDING ORDER (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2012) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

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CLERKS NOTICE: All previously set dates in these related cases are vacated and shall be re-set and consolidated to be heard on 9/28/12, at 2:30 p.m. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/28/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. THIS IS A DOCKET TEXT ENTRY ONLY, THERE IS NO DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/21/2012) (Entered: 08/21/2012)

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CLERKS NOTICE CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/5/2012 03:00 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2012) (Entered: 08/28/2012)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 9/7/2012) (Entered: 09/07/2012)

2012-09-07

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER JOINT STIPULATION FOR BRIEF CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE AND [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 10/1/2012) (Entered: 10/01/2012)

2012-10-01

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ORDER Further Case Management Conference set for 10/5/12 is continued to 11/30/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 10/3/12., Motions terminated: (58 in 3:12-cv-03126-SI) STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER JOINT STIPULATION FOR BRIEF CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE AND [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2012) (Entered: 10/04/2012)

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CLERKS NOTICE Further Case Management Conferences set for 11/30/12 are continued to 12/12/2012 04:00 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. The joint case management conference statements shall be filed one week prior to the conference. This is a docket text entry only, there is no document associated with this notice. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/20/2012) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

2012-11-20

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and [Proposed] Order filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 12/5/2012) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

2012-12-05

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Proposed Order re 61 Joint Case Management Statement Request to Participate in Case Management Conference by Telephone and [Proposed] Order by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/5/2012) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

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ORDER re 62 Proposed Order filed by Sony Electronics Inc. to allow co-counsel, Paul Qualey to participate by phone. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 12/10/2012. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2012) (Entered: 12/10/2012)

2012-12-10

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Minute Entry: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/12/2012 before Judge Susan Illston. Trial date and schedule set. Jury Selection set for 4/7/2014 08:30 AM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Jury Trial set for 4/7/2014 08:30 AM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Susan Illston. Motion Hearing set for 2/21/2014 09:00 AM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. Pretrial Conference set for 3/25/2014 03:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco.(not reported) (tmi, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/13/2012) (Entered: 12/13/2012)

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PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 12/13/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(tmi, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2012) (Entered: 12/13/2012)

2012-12-13

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER STIPULATION TO FILE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL and [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/27/2012) (Entered: 12/27/2012)

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* FILED IN ERROR WITH CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. DOCUMENT REMOVED BY ORDER OF COURT 70 * * MOTION FILED IN ERROR WITH CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. DOCUMENT LOCKED. REFER TO 68 . * MOTION for Summary Judgment SONY ELECTRONICS INC.S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 5,781,784 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 4/26/2013 09:00 AM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Susan Illston. Responses due by 3/18/2013. Replies due by 4/8/2013. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Megan Whyman Olesek in Support of Sony Electronics Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B - Part 1 (Redacted), # 4 Exhibit B - Part 2 (Redacted), # 5 Exhibit B - Part 3 (Redacted), # 6 Exhibit C - Part 1 (Redacted), # 7 Exhibit C - Part 2 (Redacted), # 8 Proposed Order)(Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/27/2012) Modified on 12/28/2012 (fff, COURT STAFF). Modified on 12/28/2012 (fff, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/9/2013: # 9 order granting removal of document) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 10 Declaration of MEGAN WHYMAN) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 11 Exhibit A, part 1) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 12 part 2) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 13 part 3) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 14 part 4) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 15 part 5) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 16 Exhibit B, part 1) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 17 part 2) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 18 part 3) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 19 part 4) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 20 part 2) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 21 Exhibit C, part 1) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 22 part 2) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 23 part 3) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/16/2013: # 24 proposed order) (ysS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/27/2012)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment CORRECTION OF DOCKET #, 67 ; SONY ELECTRONICS INC.S NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 5,781,784 [CORRECTED]; NOTE: SEE DOCKET NOS. 67-1 THROUGH 67-8 FOR ATTACHMENTS TO MOTION filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 4/26/2013 09:00 AM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Susan Illston. Responses due by 3/18/2013. Replies due by 4/8/2013. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/28/2012) (Entered: 12/28/2012)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER STIPULATION TO REMOVE INCORRECTLY FILED DOCUMENT AND [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 1/3/2013) (Entered: 01/03/2013)

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ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 69 Stipulation to Remove Incorrectly Filed Document (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2013) (Entered: 01/08/2013)

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ORDER OF RECUSAL (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 1/9/2013) (Entered: 01/09/2013)

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William Alsup for all further proceedings. Hon. Susan Illston no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 1/10/13. (sv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/10/2013) (Entered: 01/10/2013)

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OMNIBUS ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON REASSIGNMENT (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/15/2013) (Entered: 01/15/2013)

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AMENDED OMNIBUS ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON REASSIGNMENT (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/16/2013) (Entered: 01/16/2013)

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SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER TO ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re (96 in 3:12-cv-04999-WHA) Order. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 10/16/12. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/16/2013) (Entered: 01/16/2013)

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NOTICE by Optimum Power Solutions LLC of Change of Firm Name (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 1/17/2013) (Entered: 01/17/2013)

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT [SUPPLEMENTAL] filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 1/28/2013) (Entered: 01/28/2013)

2013-01-28

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Minute Entry: Further Case Management Conference held on 1/31/2013 before Judge William Alsup (Date Filed: 1/31/2013). Jury Selection set for 5/5/2014 07:30 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. (Court Reporter Kelly Shaneline.) (dt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/31/2013) (Entered: 02/01/2013)

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CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 1/31/2014. Jury Trial set for 5/5/2014 07:30 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Motions due by 3/6/2014. Pretrial Conference set for 4/28/2014 02:00 PM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 2/6/2013. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2013) (Entered: 02/06/2013)

2013-02-06

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STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PAT. NO. 5,781,784 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Judgment)(Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 3/18/2013) Modified on 3/18/2013 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/18/2013)

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JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Alsup on March 19, 2013.. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2013) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

2013-03-19

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REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding Patent Infringement (cc: form mailed to register). (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2013) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

2013-03-19

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal circuit by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. Appeal of Judgment 81 (Appeal fee of $455 receipt number 0971-7574366 paid.) (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 3/25/2013) Modified on 3/25/2013 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/25/2013)

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Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals as to 83 Notice of Appeal. Filing fee $ 455 Paid. Appeal Record due by 4/24/2013. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/25/2013) (Entered: 03/25/2013)

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MANDATE of Federal Circuit Case 13-1278 as to 83 Notice of Appeal filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/10/2014: # 1 USCA Judgment) (rcsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/03/2014)

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MANDATE of Federal Circuit Case 13-1278 as to 83 Notice of Appeal filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/10/2014: # 1 USCA Judgment) (rcsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/03/2014)

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CLERKS Letter Spreading Mandate to Counsel (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Entered: 02/03/2014)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Sony Electronics Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Optimum Power Solutions LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Sony Electronics Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. (Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-948164) - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,781,784. (nms) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation for Optimum Power Solutions LLC.. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bryan G. Harrison - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. Sony Electronics Inc. served on 9/22/2011, answer due 10/13/2011. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Rui He on behalf of Sony Electronics Inc. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Sony Electronics Inc..(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

NOTICE of Appearance by Chad Michael Shandler on behalf of Sony Electronics Inc. (Shandler, Chad) (Entered: 10/13/2011)

MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 7.1.1 Certification)(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/17/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - M)(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/28/2011)

Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Melissa N. Donimirski regarding [Proposed] Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Scheduling Order)(Donimirski, Melissa) (Entered: 11/18/2011)

REPLY BRIEF re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California Defendant Sony's Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(A) filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/01/2011)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John R. Hutchins and Paul T. Qualey - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/12/2011)

Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Neal C. Belgam, Esquire regarding Proposed Scheduling Order reflecting Your Honor's ruling. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 12/23/2011)

ORDER Setting Teleconference : A Telephone Conference is set for 2/1/2012 at 03:30 PM before Judge Christopher J. Burke to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/4/2012. (dlk) (Entered: 01/04/2012)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's Initial Disclosures by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to provide initial disclosures from Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to Monday, January 30, 2012 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/11/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER [PROPOSED] PROTECTIVE ORDER by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Sony Electronics Inc.'s Initial Disclosures by Sony Electronics Inc..(He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/30/2012)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's First Interrogatories to Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. and Plaintiff Optimum Power Solutions LLC's First Requests for Production to Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. by Optimum Power Solutions LLC.(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 01/31/2012)

STIPULATION AND ORDER OF ESI DISCOVERY by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 02/03/2012)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert W. Hoskyn - filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 03/29/2012)

CLAIM Construction Chart by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 04/30/2012)

Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from John W. Shaw regarding Claim Construction Schedule. (Shaw, John) (Entered: 05/14/2012)

Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Elizabeth R. He regarding Scheduling Issue. (He, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/14/2012)

Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Neal C. Belgam, Esquire regarding Defendants Letter of May 14, 2012 - re 34 Letter, 35 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Belgam, Neal) (Entered: 05/17/2012)

STIPULATION and Order Regarding Increased Page Limit For Opening Claim Construction Briefs by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Horwitz, Richard) (Entered: 05/24/2012)

Case transferred in from District of Delaware; Case Number 1:11-cv-00855. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/20/2012: # 2 Transmittal Notice) (ga, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/20/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Rutledge Schultz (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 6/22/2012) (Entered: 06/22/2012)

MOTION to Relate Case with Certificate of Service attached filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 6/22/2012) (Entered: 06/22/2012)

NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Megan Rae Whyman Olesek (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 7/10/2012) (Entered: 07/10/2012)

NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Megan Rae Whyman Olesek and [Proposed] Order (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 7/11/2012) (Entered: 07/11/2012)

ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL filed by Sony. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 7/12/12. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/13/2012)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Paul T. Qualey ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 34611076409.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/16/12 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 receipt, # 2 proposed order)(ysS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of John R. Hutchins ( Filing fee $ 305, receipt number 34611076408.) Filing fee previously paid on 7/16/12 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 receipt, # 2 proposed order)(ysS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Matthew Rutledge Schultz (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 7/16/2012) (Entered: 07/16/2012)

ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 49 Motion for Pro Hac Vice of Paul T. Qualey (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2012) (Entered: 07/19/2012)

ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 50 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to John Hutchins (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2012) (Entered: 07/19/2012)

CLERKS NOTICE Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/28/2012 02:30 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. This is a docket text entry only, there is no document associated with this notice. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2012) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

JUDGE ILLSTON'S STANDING ORDER (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/8/2012) (Entered: 08/08/2012)

CLERKS NOTICE CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/5/2012 03:00 PM in Courtroom 10, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/28/2012) (Entered: 08/28/2012)

ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 9/7/2012) (Entered: 09/07/2012)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER JOINT STIPULATION FOR BRIEF CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE AND [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 10/1/2012) (Entered: 10/01/2012)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and [Proposed] Order filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 12/5/2012) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

Proposed Order re 61 Joint Case Management Statement Request to Participate in Case Management Conference by Telephone and [Proposed] Order by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/5/2012) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

ORDER re 62 Proposed Order filed by Sony Electronics Inc. to allow co-counsel, Paul Qualey to participate by phone. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 12/10/2012. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2012) (Entered: 12/10/2012)

PRETRIAL PREPARATION ORDER. Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 12/13/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order)(tmi, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2012) (Entered: 12/13/2012)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER STIPULATION TO FILE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL and [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 12/27/2012) (Entered: 12/27/2012)

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER STIPULATION TO REMOVE INCORRECTLY FILED DOCUMENT AND [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 1/3/2013) (Entered: 01/03/2013)

ORDER by Judge Susan Illston granting 69 Stipulation to Remove Incorrectly Filed Document (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2013) (Entered: 01/08/2013)

ORDER OF RECUSAL (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 1/9/2013) (Entered: 01/09/2013)

ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William Alsup for all further proceedings. Hon. Susan Illston no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 1/10/13. (sv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/10/2013) (Entered: 01/10/2013)

OMNIBUS ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON REASSIGNMENT (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/15/2013) (Entered: 01/15/2013)

AMENDED OMNIBUS ORDER SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON REASSIGNMENT (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/16/2013) (Entered: 01/16/2013)

SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER TO ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re (96 in 3:12-cv-04999-WHA) Order. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 10/16/12. (dt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/16/2013) (Entered: 01/16/2013)

NOTICE by Optimum Power Solutions LLC of Change of Firm Name (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 1/17/2013) (Entered: 01/17/2013)

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT [SUPPLEMENTAL] filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 1/28/2013) (Entered: 01/28/2013)

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PAT. NO. 5,781,784 filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Judgment)(Olesek, Megan Rae) (Filed on 3/18/2013) Modified on 3/18/2013 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/18/2013)

JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Alsup on March 19, 2013.. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2013) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding Patent Infringement (cc: form mailed to register). (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/19/2013) (Entered: 03/19/2013)

NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal circuit by Optimum Power Solutions LLC. Appeal of Judgment 81 (Appeal fee of $455 receipt number 0971-7574366 paid.) (Schultz, Matthew) (Filed on 3/25/2013) Modified on 3/25/2013 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/25/2013)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals as to 83 Notice of Appeal. Filing fee $ 455 Paid. Appeal Record due by 4/24/2013. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/25/2013) (Entered: 03/25/2013)

MANDATE of Federal Circuit Case 13-1278 as to 83 Notice of Appeal filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/10/2014: # 1 USCA Judgment) (rcsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/03/2014)

MANDATE of Federal Circuit Case 13-1278 as to 83 Notice of Appeal filed by Optimum Power Solutions LLC (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/10/2014: # 1 USCA Judgment) (rcsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/03/2014)

CLERKS Letter Spreading Mandate to Counsel (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2014) (Entered: 02/03/2014)

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