Semiconductor Technologies LLC v. Micron Technology, Inc.

2:12-cv-00163

Overview

Case Number 2:12-cv-00163

Filing Date 2012-03-26

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2013-04-08

Court District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 15:1126 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Micron Semiconductor Products Inc

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Sean James O'Rourke

Weil Gotshal & Manges, LLP - Redwood Shores

Tel: +1 (650) 802-3909

Fax: +1 (650) 802-3100

201 Redwood Shores Parkway, 5th Floor

Jeremy Jason Lang

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park, 1000 Marsh Road

Eric Hugh Findlay

Findlay Craft PC

Tel: +1 (903) 534-1100

Fax: +1 (903) 534-1137

102 N College Avenue, Suite 900

Jared B Bobrow

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park, 1000 Marsh Road

Micron Technology Inc

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Sean James O'Rourke

Weil Gotshal & Manges, LLP - Redwood Shores

Tel: +1 (650) 802-3909

Fax: +1 (650) 802-3100

201 Redwood Shores Parkway, 5th Floor

Jeremy Jason Lang

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park, 1000 Marsh Road

Eric Hugh Findlay

Findlay Craft PC

Tel: +1 (903) 534-1100

Fax: +1 (903) 534-1137

102 N College Avenue, Suite 900

Jared B Bobrow

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park

Tel: +1 (650) 614-7400

Fax: +1 (650) 614-7401

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Menlo Park, 1000 Marsh Road

Plaintiff

Semiconductor Technologies LLC

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Henry Mark Pogorzelski

K&L Gates, LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 482-6826

2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 350

Michael James Collins

Maier & Maier PLLC - Houston

Tel: +1 (713) 452-2620

Fax: +1 (703) 991-7071

2777 Allen Parkway, Suite 1000

Melissa Richards Smith

Gillam & Smith, LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 934-8450

Fax: +1 (903) 934-9257

303 South Washington Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670

Marshall Lesesne Werner

Collins Edmonds Pogorzelski Schlather & Tower, PLLC

Tel: +1 (281) 501-3425

1616 S. Voss, Ste 125

Johnathan K Yazdani

Collins Edmonds & Pogorzelski

Tel: +1 (281) 501-3425

Fax: +1 (832) 415-2535

Collins Edmonds & Pogorzelski, 1616 S. Voss

John J Edmonds

Edmonds & Schlather PLLC - Houston

Tel: +1 (281) 501-3447

Fax: +1 (832) 415-2535

1616 South Voss Road, Suite 125, Houston, TX 77057

Technical Advisor

Michael T McLemore

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Rodney Gilstrap

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRIGEMENT against Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-3512656.), filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

2012-03-26

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation, Corporate Parent Acacia Research Group LLC for Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 03/27/2012)

2012-03-27

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FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE.ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Roy S Payne. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 3/27/2012. (ch, ) Modified on 3/29/2012 (ch, ). (Entered: 03/27/2012)

2012-03-27

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SUMMONS Issued as to Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Micron Technology Inc)(ehs, ) (Entered: 03/27/2012)

2012-03-27

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Semiconductor Technologies LLC v. Micron Technology, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Micron Semiconductor Products Inc Follow

Represented By

Micron Technology Inc Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Semiconductor Technologies LLC Follow

Represented By

Technical Advisor

Michael T McLemore Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRIGEMENT against Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-3512656.), filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 03/26/2012)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation, Corporate Parent Acacia Research Group LLC for Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 03/27/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE.***ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Roy S Payne. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 3/27/2012. (ch, ) Modified on 3/29/2012 (ch, ). (Entered: 03/27/2012)

SUMMONS Issued as to Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Micron Technology Inc)(ehs, ) (Entered: 03/27/2012)

Case assigned to Judge Michael H. Schneider. (ch, )

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Collins on behalf of Semiconductor Technologies LLC (Collins, Michael) (Entered: 03/28/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Melissa Richards Smith on behalf of Semiconductor Technologies LLC (Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 03/28/2012)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 3/29/2012. (ch, ) (Entered: 03/29/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR. PER LAW CLERK Document # 3, ORDER REFERRING CASE. PLEASE IGNORE.***(ch, )

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John J Edmonds on behalf of Semiconductor Technologies LLC (Edmonds, John) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

ORDER that Plaintiff file a notice that case is ready for a scheduling conference when all defendants have either answered or filed a motion to transfer or dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 3/30/2012. (sm, ) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. Micron Semiconductor Products Inc served on 3/28/2012, answer due 4/18/2012; Micron Technology Inc served on 4/5/2012, answer due 4/26/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Micron Semiconductor)(ehs, ) (Entered: 04/13/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Micron Semiconductor Products Inc. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 04/17/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Micron Technology Inc. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 04/17/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Micron Technology Inc to 5/28/2012. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Micron Semiconductor Products Inc to 5/28/2012. 40 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jared B Bobrow on behalf of Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc (Bobrow, Jared) (Entered: 04/20/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeremy Jason Lang on behalf of Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc (Lang, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/20/2012)

MOTION to Dismiss Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 05/25/2012)

NOTICE by Semiconductor Technologies LLC that Case is Ready for Scheduling Conference (Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR. PER ATTORNEY. PLEASE IGNORE. NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Henry Mark Pogorzelski on behalf of Semiconductor Technologies LLC (Pogorzelski, Henry) Modified on 5/29/2012 (ch, ). (Entered: 05/29/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Johnathan K Yazdani on behalf of Semiconductor Technologies LLC (Yazdani, Johnathan) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR. PER ATTORNEY Document # 17, Notice of Attorney Appearance. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (ch, )

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 06/11/2012)

AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against All Defendants, filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC.(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 06/14/2012)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Dismiss Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 06/14/2012)

ORDER denied as moot 15 Motion to Dismiss; denied as moot 19 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on June 15, 2012. (rml, ) (Entered: 06/15/2012)

ANSWER to 20 Amended Complaint by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc.(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

ORDER TO MEET, REPORT and APPEAR AT SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, ( Scheduling Conference set for 8/30/2012 10:00 AM in Ctrm 403 (Texarkana) before Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven.). Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 7/10/2012. (sm, ) (Entered: 07/10/2012)

NOTICE by Semiconductor Technologies LLC Plaintiff's Certificate of Financially Interested Parties (Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 07/25/2012)

NOTICE by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc Certificate of Interested Persons (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 07/25/2012)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Collins, Michael) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Serve Disclosures of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 08/15/2012)

ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to Extend Dates to serve disclosure of claims and infringement contentions up to and including August 17, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 8/16/2012. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/16/2012)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven: Scheduling Conference held on 8/30/2012. (Court Reporter Libby Crawford.) (lfs, ) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY IN PATENT CASES signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 8/30/12. (bas) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 8/30/12. (bas) (Entered: 08/30/2012)

AMENDED ANSWER to 20 Amended Complaint by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 09/12/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Order Regarding E-Discovery in Patent Case by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 10/01/2012)

ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The new deadline is now 10//10/12. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/02/12. (bas) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

NOTICE by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc of Compliance with Service of Initial Disclosures and Service of Invalidity Contentions (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 10/03/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Sean James O'Rourke on behalf of Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-3817637. (O'Rourke, Sean) (Entered: 10/08/2012)

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Order Regarding E-Discovery in Patent Case by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 10/10/2012)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The new deadline is OCTOBER 17, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/11/12. (bas) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Comply with P.R. 4-1 by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 10/11/2012)

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The new deadline is OCTOBER 19, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/12/12. (bas) (Entered: 10/12/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE***NOTICE of Designation of Mediator, Michael T. McLemore, filed by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Findlay, Eric) Modified on 10/23/2012 (sm, ). (Entered: 10/22/2012)

NOTICE by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc Agreed Notice of Technical Advisor (Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 10/23/2012)

***FILED IN ERROR, PER ATTY,. Document # 43, Notice. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (sm, )

MOTION PRACTICE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/29/12. (bas) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/30/12. (bas) (Entered: 10/30/2012)

NOTICE - AFFIDAVIT OF ENGAGEMENT signed by Michael T. McLemore, as technical advisory. (bas) (Entered: 10/30/2012)

NOTICE by Semiconductor Technologies LLC OF SERVICE OF PRIVILEGE LOG (Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 11/06/2012)

Agreed MOTION for Entry of Scheduling and Discovery Order by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 11/08/2012)

MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's 4-1 Proposed Claim Terms for Construction by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 11/09/2012)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 50 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's 4-1 Proposed Claim Terms for Construction filed by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Collins, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 11/28/2012)

ORDER granting 53 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The new deadline is DECEMBER 4, 2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 11/29/12. (bas) (Entered: 11/29/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Opening Letter Brief Seeking Permission to File a Summary Judgment Motion by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

ORDER granting 55 Motion for Extension of Time to File opening letter briefs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven 12/3/2012. (sm, ) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pogorzelski, Henry) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

ORDER granting 57 Motion for Extension of Time to File joint claim construction and prehearing statement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 12/5/2012. (sm, ) (Entered: 12/05/2012)

Letter Brief filed by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter Brief)(Findlay, Eric) (Entered: 12/06/2012)

Micron Semiconductor Products Inc

Micron Technology Inc

Semiconductor Technologies LLC

Michael T McLemore

FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE.ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Roy S Payne. Signed by Judge Michael H. Schneider on 3/27/2012. (ch, ) Modified on 3/29/2012 (ch, ). (Entered: 03/27/2012)

FILED IN ERROR. PER LAW CLERK Document # 3, ORDER REFERRING CASE. PLEASE IGNORE.(ch, )

FILED IN ERROR. PER ATTORNEY Document # 17, Notice of Attorney Appearance. PLEASE IGNORE. (ch, )

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORENOTICE of Designation of Mediator, Michael T. McLemore, filed by Micron Semiconductor Products Inc, Micron Technology Inc. (Findlay, Eric) Modified on 10/23/2012 (sm, ). (Entered: 10/22/2012)

FILED IN ERROR, PER ATTY,. Document # 43, Notice. PLEASE IGNORE. (sm, )

FILED IN ERROR. FILED UNDER WRONG EVENT Document # 60, Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement. PLEASE IGNORE. (ch, )

DEFICIENT DOCUMENT. PLEASE IGNORE.Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Modified) by Semiconductor Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Collins, Michael) Modified on 12/14/2012 (ch, ). (Entered: 12/13/2012)