Search and Social Media Partners, LLC v. Facebook, Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US8620828	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8719176	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC, Instagram, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2200045.) - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(jcs) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jcs) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

2017-08-09

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,620,828; 8,719,176. (jcs) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

2017-08-09

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Facebook, Inc. on 8/10/2017; Instagram LLC on 8/10/2017; Instagram, Inc. on 8/10/2017. 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. (jcs)

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Summons Issued

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

2017-08-16

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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. (rjb)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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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 8/24/17. (ntl) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

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PROPOSED ORDER / Procedures Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/25/2017)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 6 Proposed Procedures Order filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/25/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC to respond to the Complaint to October 18, 2017 - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC to respond to the Complaint to October 18, 2017 filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/8/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC, Instagram, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

2017-10-18

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/1/2017. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Facebook, Inc. for Instagram LLC filed by Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

2017-10-18

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Heidi L. Keefe, Mark R. Weinstein, and Benjamin G. Damstedt and Emily E. Terrell - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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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); 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 Stark and/or 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 10/18/2017. (dlb)

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MOTION REFERRED: 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

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Oral Order

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Motions Referred

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SO ORDERED D.I. 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Heidi L. Keefe, Mark R. Weinstein, and Benjamin G. Damstedt and Emily E. Terrell filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Emily E. Terrell for Facebook, Inc.,Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Heidi L. Keefe for Facebook, Inc.,Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark R. Weinstein for Facebook, Inc.,Mark R. Weinstein for Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to file its Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Patent-Eligible Subject Matter to November 8, 2017 and for Defendants to File their Reply in Support of the Motion to November 22, 2017 - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to file its Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Patent-Eligible Subject Matter to November 8, 2017 and for Defendants to File their Reply in Support of the Motion to November 22, 2017 filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/31/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply

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NOTICE of Change of Address by Stephen B. Brauerman (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] /Search and Social Media Partners, LLCs Answering Brief in Opposition to Facebook, Inc.'s and Instagram LLC's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Patent-Eligible Subject Matter filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/15/2017. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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DECLARATION /Declaration of Seth H. Ostrow in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to jointly file a Case Management Checklist, proposed Scheduling Order, and letter pursuant to the Courts October 18, 2017 Order to December 1, 2017 - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 17 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to jointly file a Case Management Checklist, proposed Scheduling Order, and letter pursuant to the Courts October 18, 2017 Order to December 1, 2017 filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 11/17/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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REPLY BRIEF re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Actions Pending Resolution of Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Patent-Eligible Subject Matter re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible], 1 Complaint, by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 19 Stipulation to Stay Actions Pending Resolution of Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Patent-Eligible Subject Matter re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible], filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc.. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/1/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Benjamin G. Damstedt as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer with the firm. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

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MEMORANDUM OPINION re 8 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/28/18. (ntl)

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ORDER re 21 Memorandum Opinion -- 8 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc., Instagram, Inc. is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/28/18. (ntl) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

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ORAL ORDER: In light of the parties' December 1, 2017 Stipulation staying this action pending resolution of Defendants' motion to dismiss, (D.I. 19 ), and the District Court's Memorandum Opinion issued today, (D.I. 21), 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); 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 Stark and/or 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 9/28/2018. (mlc)

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Motion No Longer Referred to Judge Burke: 8 MOTION to Dismiss. (ntl)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Sarah A. Pfeiffer)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer for Search and Social Media Partners, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (ceg)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 23 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/10/2018. (dlb)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC, Instagram, Inc..(Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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PROPOSED ORDER Granting Motion to Reconsider re 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/26/2018. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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DECLARATION re 27 Opening Brief in Support, 26 Proposed Order, 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lowell Mead and Phillip Morton - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lowell Mead and Phillip Morton filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2018. (dlb)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 27 Opening Brief in Support, 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/2/2018. (Ying, Jennifer) Modified on 10/26/2018 (ntl). (Entered: 10/26/2018)

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Letter to The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stephen B. Brauerman regarding Court's September 28, 2018 Oral Order - re Oral Order,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/29/2018)

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PROPOSED ORDER / Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/29/2018)

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Oral Order Setting Telephonic Case Management/Scheduling Conference: A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is set for 11/19/2018 at 04:00 PM before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/30/2018. (dlb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Phillip E. Morton for Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lak)

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ORDER Setting Hearing on Sec. 101 motions for 2/8/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Christopher J. Burke. Letter briefs are due 1/18/19. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 11/16/18. (ntl) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lowell D. Mead for Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lak)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher J. Burke - Case Management/Scheduling Conference held on 11/19/2018. The Court provided key dates and ordered that counsel for Plaintiff submit a revised proposed schedule by close of business on 11/26/2018. (Court Reporter Dale Hawkins. Clerk: M. Crawford) APPEARANCES: S. Brauerman, S. Pfeiffer, St. Ostrow for Plaintiff; J. Ying, H. Keefe, P. Morton for Defendants. (mlc)

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PROPOSED ORDER Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/26/2018)

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 4/11/2019. Amended Pleadings due by 4/11/2019. Discovery due by 10/30/2019. Status Report due by 7/11/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 4/21/2020. A Motion Hearing is set for 6/23/2020 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark A Markman Hearing is set for 6/24/2019 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Pretrial Conference is set for 11/6/2020 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Jury Trial is set for 11/16/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark.. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 11/26/2018. (dlb) (Entered: 11/26/2018)

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CASE REFERRED to Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge for Mediation. Please see Standing Order dated January 20, 2016, regarding disclosure of confidential ADR communications. A link to the standing order is provided here for your convenience at http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/general-orders/magistrate-judges-standing-order-adr-mediation (cak)

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ORAL ORDER: This matter has been referred to Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge for ADR. Counsel are to advise on or before Wednesday, December 12, 2018, by email to Judge Thynge, with a copy to her Judicial Administrator, Ms. Kennedy, as well as opposing counsel, their clients interest in mediation and the timing when mediation is preferred with a very brief explanation why. Ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 11/28/18. (cak) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Disclosure of Accused Products and Damages Model and Plaintiff's Production bearing Bates labels SSMP_FB000001-1839 filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

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Official Transcript of Teleconference held on 11/19/2018 before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dale C. Hawkins,Telephone number 573-6196. 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 12/21/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/31/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/28/2019. (dh) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Search and Social Media Partners, LLC's Rule 26(a) Initial Disclosures filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.(Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

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PROPOSED ORDER / Stipulated Protective Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

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ORAL ORDER: The parties shall submit, by no later than January 4, 2019, a revised version of the Proposed Protective Order, (D.I. 41), that contains the paragraph listed in Section 3 of Judge Burke's form of Scheduling Order entered in this case, (D.I. 35). Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke (dlb)

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PROPOSED ORDER / Stipulated Protective Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

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PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/4/2019. (mlc) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Core Technical Production filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.(Ying, Jennifer) Modified on 1/16/2019 (ntl). (Entered: 01/16/2019)

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark & The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Karen Jacobs regarding letter brief responding to the questions in the "101 Motions Pre-Hearing Checklist" - re 33 Order, Set Hearings. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 01/18/2019)

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark and The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stephen B. Brauerman, Esquire regarding letter brief responding to the questions in the 101 Motions Pre-Hearing Checklist - re 33 Order, Set Hearings. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 01/18/2019)

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STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Amend Deadlines re 35 Scheduling Order,, by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 01/25/2019)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 47 Stipulation to Amend Deadlines 35 Scheduling Order filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/25/2019. (dlb)

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, with respect to the motions hearing scheduled in several matters on Friday, February 8, the cases will initially be argued in the following order, based on the following time allocations: (1) Moeac cases (18-375, 18-376, 18-377): 20 minutes per side (i.e., 40 minutes total for all Moaec cases combined); (2) Location Based cases (18-283, 18-1424, 18-1425): 20 minutes per side (i.e., 40 minutes total for all Location Based cases combined); and Search and Social case (17-1120): 10 minutes per side. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, no later than February 6, the parties shall advise the Court as to who will be arguing for which party. The parties are reminded that they must be represented by counsel during the entirety of the hearing (10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 5 pm), as additional argument beyond the initial arguments noted above may be required. Judge Stark and Judge Burke will preside jointly throughout the hearing. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 2/4/19. (ntl) (Entered: 02/04/2019)

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark and The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Karen Jacobs regarding argument attendees on behalf of Defendants - re 48 Order,,,,. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 02/05/2019)

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Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark and The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stephen B. Brauerman regarding argument attendees on behalf of Plaintiff - re 48 Order,,,,. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 02/05/2019)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Christopher J. Burke - Oral Argument held on 2/8/2019. (Court Reporter B. Gaffigan.) (ntl)

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Official Transcript of Section 101 Motion Hearing (seven cases) held on February 8, 2019 before Magistrate Judge Leonard P. Stark and Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke. Court Reporter Brian 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 3/4/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/14/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/13/2019. (bpg) (Entered: 02/11/2019)

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MEMORANDUM ORDER re 25 MOTION for Reconsideration is DENIED. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 2/13/19. (ntl)

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Joint STATUS REPORT per the Court's February 8, 2019 Oral Order at Section 101 Motion Hearing by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 02/14/2019)

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Joint STIPULATION to Correct Case Caption to Remove Instagram Inc. by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/06/2019)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED D.I. 54 Stipulation to Correct Case Caption filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 3/7/2019. (dlb)

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Joint STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 03/13/2019)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 55 Stipulation to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 3/13/2019. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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ORAL ORDER: In light of the stay, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all court dates in the scheduling order are VACATED. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 6/3/19. (ntl) (Entered: 06/03/2019)

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Order Cancelling Deadline

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Sara Elizabeth Bussiere as Counsel by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC (Bussiere, Sara) (Entered: 06/26/2019)

2019-06-26

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Burke for matters related to scheduling. After entry of this order, if a party files any motions to dismiss, stay, and/or transfer venue, relating to all or any part of the case, they shall notify Judge Burke in writing within 7 days of the filing. Judge Burke will not address any such motions until a Notice of Motion has been filed and copies of briefing have been provided to him. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 8/14/2019. (dlb) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

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Oral Order

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ORAL ORDER -- Case is closed for administrative purposes with leave to reopen if further attention by the Court is required (CASE CLOSED). ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/20/20. (ntl) (Entered: 04/20/2020)

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Order Administratively Closing Case

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MOTION to Lift Stay - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order Granting Search and Social Medial Partners, LLCs Unopposed Motion to Lift Stay)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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MOTION to Vacate 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order Granting Search and Social Media Partners, LLCs Unopposed Motion for Vacatur of the Order Granting in Part Defendants Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(B)(6) (D.I. 22) and the Corresponding Memordandum Opinion (D.I. 21))(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 61 MOTION to Vacate 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 7/1/2020. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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DECLARATION re 61 MOTION to Vacate 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion / Declaration of Seth Ostrow by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court will hear argument by teleconference on the pending motions on June 25, 2020 beginning at 11:15 a.m. Any party wishing to refer to slides or other materials shall provide a copy to the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. The parties can access the teleconference by dialing 877-336-1829 and using the access code 1408971. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 6/18/20. (ntl) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

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Order Setting Teleconference

2020-06-18

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ORAL ORDER: For the reasons stated during the teleconference today, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's unopposed motion for vacatur (D.I. 61) is DENIED. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 6/25/20. (ntl) (Entered: 06/25/2020)

2020-06-25

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark - Telephone Conference held on 6/25/2020. (Court Reporter B. Gaffigan.) (ntl)

2020-06-25

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Oral Order

2020-06-25

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Telephone Conference

2020-06-25

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STIPULATION of Dismissal by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 06/26/2020)

2020-06-26

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Official Transcript of Telephonic Oral Argument held June 25, 2020 before Chief Judge Leonard P. Stark. Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan, e-mail: gaffigan@verizon.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or ordered/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 7/21/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/31/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/28/2020. (bpg) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks. (ntl) (Entered: 07/16/2020)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Instagram LLC Follow

Represented By

Instagram, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Facebook, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Search and Social Media Partners, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jcs) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,620,828; 8,719,176. (jcs) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Summons Issued

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

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

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

PROPOSED ORDER / Procedures Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/25/2017)

SO ORDERED D.I. 6 Proposed Procedures Order filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/25/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC to respond to the Complaint to October 18, 2017 - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

SO ORDERED D.I. 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Facebook, Inc. and Instagram LLC to respond to the Complaint to October 18, 2017 filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/8/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC, Instagram, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/1/2017. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Facebook, Inc.. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Facebook, Inc. for Instagram LLC filed by Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Heidi L. Keefe, Mark R. Weinstein, and Benjamin G. Damstedt and Emily E. Terrell - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

MOTION REFERRED: 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

Oral Order

Motions Referred

SO ORDERED D.I. 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Heidi L. Keefe, Mark R. Weinstein, and Benjamin G. Damstedt and Emily E. Terrell filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Emily E. Terrell for Facebook, Inc.,Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Heidi L. Keefe for Facebook, Inc.,Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Add Attorneys - PHV only

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark R. Weinstein for Facebook, Inc.,Mark R. Weinstein for Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

Add Attorneys - PHV only

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply

NOTICE of Change of Address by Stephen B. Brauerman (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to jointly file a Case Management Checklist, proposed Scheduling Order, and letter pursuant to the Courts October 18, 2017 Order to December 1, 2017 - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/16/2017)

SO ORDERED

REPLY BRIEF re 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter [Patent-Eligible] filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 11/22/2017)

SO ORDERED

NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Benjamin G. Damstedt as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer with the firm. (Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

MEMORANDUM OPINION re 8 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/28/18. (ntl)

ORDER re 21 Memorandum Opinion -- 8 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc., Instagram, Inc. is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/28/18. (ntl) (Entered: 09/28/2018)

Motion No Longer Referred to Judge Burke: 8 MOTION to Dismiss. (ntl)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Sarah A. Pfeiffer)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/09/2018)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer for Search and Social Media Partners, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (ceg)

SO ORDERED D.I. 23 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sarah A. Pfeiffer filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/10/2018. (dlb)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC, Instagram, Inc..(Jacobs, Karen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion - filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER Granting Motion to Reconsider re 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/26/2018. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

DECLARATION re 27 Opening Brief in Support, 26 Proposed Order, 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lowell Mead and Phillip Morton - filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. (Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/18/2018)

SO ORDERED D.I. 29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lowell Mead and Phillip Morton filed by Instagram LLC, Facebook, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2018. (dlb)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 27 Opening Brief in Support, 25 MOTION for Reconsideration re 22 Order, 21 Memorandum Opinion filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/2/2018. (Ying, Jennifer) Modified on 10/26/2018 (ntl). (Entered: 10/26/2018)

Letter to The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stephen B. Brauerman regarding Court's September 28, 2018 Oral Order - re Oral Order,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/29/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER / Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/29/2018)

Oral Order Setting Telephonic Case Management/Scheduling Conference: A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is set for 11/19/2018 at 04:00 PM before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/30/2018. (dlb)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Phillip E. Morton for Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lak)

ORDER Setting Hearing on Sec. 101 motions for 2/8/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Christopher J. Burke. Letter briefs are due 1/18/19. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 11/16/18. (ntl) (Entered: 11/16/2018)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lowell D. Mead for Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lak)

PROPOSED ORDER Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/26/2018)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Disclosure of Accused Products and Damages Model and Plaintiff's Production bearing Bates labels SSMP_FB000001-1839 filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 11/29/2018)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Search and Social Media Partners, LLC's Rule 26(a) Initial Disclosures filed by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC.(Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.(Ying, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER / Stipulated Protective Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 12/21/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER / Stipulated Protective Order by Search and Social Media Partners, LLC. (Brauerman, Stephen) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/4/2019. (mlc) (Entered: 01/04/2019)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Core Technical Production filed by Facebook, Inc., Instagram LLC.(Ying, Jennifer) Modified on 1/16/2019 (ntl). (Entered: 01/16/2019)

Instagram LLC

Instagram, Inc.

Facebook, Inc.

Search and Social Media Partners, LLC