Swipe Innovations, LLC v. Elavon, Inc.

9:12-cv-00040

Overview

Case Number 9:12-cv-00040

Filing Date 2012-03-07

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2013-02-25

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

Presiding Judge Ron Clark

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Elavon, Inc.

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

J Thad Heartfield

The Heartfield Law Firm

Tel: +1 (409) 866-3318

Fax: +1 (409) 866-5789

2195 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706

Jason Woodard Cook

McGuireWoods, LLP-Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 932-6418

Fax: +1 (214) 273-7483

2000 McKinney Ave., Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75201

Kirk T Bradley

Alston & Bird, LLP (NC)

Tel: +1 (704) 444-1030

Fax: +1 (704) 444-1730

101 South Tryon St., Suite 4000, Charlotte, NC 28280-4000

Michael S Connor

Alston & Bird, LLP (NC)

Tel: +1 (704) 444-1022

Fax: +1 (704) 444-1111

101 South Tryon St., Suite 4000, Charlotte, NC 28280-4000

Richard L Robinette

Alston Bird, LLP Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 922-3439

Fax: +1 (214) 922-3839

2828 N. Harwood St, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201

Intellect Australia Pty Ltd.

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Vix Technology (USA) Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Mark Rosencrantz

Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald

Tel: +1 (206) 204-5800

Fax: +1 (206) 204-0284

1215 Fourth Ave, Ste 2210, Seattle, WA 98161

Preston Worley McGee

Flowers Davis LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 534-8063

Fax: +1 (903) 534-1650

1021 E.S.E. Loop 323, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75701

Robert Scott Davis

Flowers Davis LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 534-8063

Fax: +1 (903) 534-1650

1021 E.S.E. Loop 323, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75701

Plaintiff

Swipe Innovations, LLC

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Kris Yue Teng

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Larry Dean Thompson , Jr

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Matthew J Antonelli

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis

The Stafford Davis Firm, PC, the People's Petroleum Building, Thirteenth Floor

Tel: +1 (903) 593-7000

Fax: +1 (903) 705-7369

102 North College Ave., Tyler, TX 75702

Zachariah Harrington

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Counter Claimant

Elavon, Inc.

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

J Thad Heartfield

The Heartfield Law Firm

Tel: +1 (409) 866-3318

Fax: +1 (409) 866-5789

2195 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706

Jason Woodard Cook

McGuireWoods, LLP-Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 932-6418

Fax: +1 (214) 273-7483

2000 McKinney Ave., Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75201

Kirk T Bradley

Alston & Bird, LLP (NC)

Tel: +1 (704) 444-1030

Fax: +1 (704) 444-1730

101 South Tryon St., Suite 4000, Charlotte, NC 28280-4000

Michael S Connor

Alston & Bird, LLP (NC)

Tel: +1 (704) 444-1022

Fax: +1 (704) 444-1111

101 South Tryon St., Suite 4000, Charlotte, NC 28280-4000

Richard L Robinette

Alston Bird, LLP Dallas

Tel: +1 (214) 922-3439

Fax: +1 (214) 922-3839

2828 N. Harwood St, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201

Counter Defendant

Swipe Innovations, LLC

Represented By

5 Attorneys Listed

Kris Yue Teng

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Larry Dean Thompson , Jr

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Matthew J Antonelli

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis

The Stafford Davis Firm, PC, the People's Petroleum Building, Thirteenth Floor

Tel: +1 (903) 593-7000

Fax: +1 (903) 705-7369

102 North College Ave., Tyler, TX 75702

Zachariah Harrington

Antonelli Harrington and Thompson LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 581-3000

Fax: +1 (713) 581-3020

4306 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 450, Houston, TX 77006

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

Ron Clark

Patents Involved

1 Patent

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US5351296	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-3480606.), filed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Ex A [US5351296])(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 03/07/2012)

2012-03-07

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

2012-03-08

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Zachariah Harrington on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

2012-03-08

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew J Antonelli on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

2012-03-08

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Swipe Innovations, LLC v. Elavon, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Elavon, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Intellect Australia Pty Ltd. Follow

Represented By

Vix Technology (USA) Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Swipe Innovations, LLC Follow

Represented By

Counter Claimant

Elavon, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Counter Defendant

Swipe Innovations, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-3480606.), filed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Ex A [US5351296])(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 03/07/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Zachariah Harrington on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Harrington, Zachariah) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew J Antonelli on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kris Yue Teng on behalf of Swipe Innovations, LLC (Teng, Kris) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Swipe Innovations, LLC (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 03/08/2012)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Davis, Stafford) (Entered: 03/09/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Vantiv, LLC.(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: 03/28/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Scott R Stanley for Vantiv, LLC. (ljw, ) (Main Document 10 replaced on 3/30/2012) (ljw, ). (Entered: 03/30/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney David A Mancino for Vantiv, LLC. (ljw, ) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Kevin Walpole Kirsch for Vantiv, LLC. (ljw, ) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney John Francis Bennett for Vantiv, LLC. (ljw, ) (Entered: 03/30/2012)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer TO PLAINTIFF's COMPLAINT by Vantiv, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: 05/02/2012)

ORDER granting 14 Defendant Vantiv, LLC's Unopposed Motion to Extend. Vantiv shall each file an answer or other responsive pleading no later than May 29, 2012. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 5/3/12. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/04/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Motorola Solutions, Inc..( Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/17/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. First Data Corporation served on 5/14/2012, answer due 6/4/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/18/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason Woodard Cook on behalf of Elavon, Inc. (Cook, Jason) (Entered: 05/22/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Heartland Payment Systems Inc. served on 5/11/2012, answer due 6/1/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Wincor Nixdorf Inc. served on 5/11/2012, answer due 6/1/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Honeywell International Inc. served on 5/11/2012, answer due 6/1/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. ViVOtech, Inc. served on 5/11/2012, answer due 6/1/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Vix Technology (USA) Inc. served on 5/11/2012, answer due 6/1/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Heartland Payment Systems Inc..( Fuller, Michael) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Roy William Hardin on behalf of Heartland Payment Systems Inc. (Hardin, Roy) (Entered: 05/24/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Honeywell International Inc.( Heartfield, J) (Entered: 05/25/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Elavon, Inc.. (Cook, Jason) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Wesley Hill on behalf of Gilbarco Inc. (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Gilbarco Inc.(Hill, Jack) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Swipe Innovations, LLC by Vantiv, LLC.(Kirsch, Kevin) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Vantiv, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Fifth Third Bancorp, Other Affiliate Vantiv, Inc. for Vantiv, LLC. (Kirsch, Kevin) (Entered: 05/29/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joseph Roger Williams, Jr on behalf of First Data Corporation (Williams, Joseph) (Entered: 05/30/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re First Data Corporation.(Williams, Joseph) (Entered: 05/30/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Philip Whittlesey on behalf of First Data Corporation (Whittlesey, David) (Entered: 05/30/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tonya M. Gray on behalf of First Data Corporation (Gray, Tonya) (Entered: 05/30/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Michael S Connor for Elavon, Inc.. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS. This case is set for Initial Rule 16 Management Conference on 7/31/12 at 10:30 am in Ctrm 2 in Beaumont, Texas. The Rule 26(f) attorney conference in this case must occur by June 19, 2012. Signed by Judge Ron Clark on 5/30/12. (ljw, ) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

PLEASE IGNORE, ATTORNEY TO REFILE Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Wincor Nixdorf Inc..( Daffer, Kevin) Modified on 6/4/2012 (ljw, ). (Entered: 05/31/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas George Yoxall on behalf of Heartland Payment Systems Inc. (Yoxall, Thomas) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

ANSWER to 30 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim of Vantiv, LLC by Swipe Innovations, LLC.(Thompson, Larry) (Entered: 05/31/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Elavon, Inc. served on 5/14/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. served on 5/14/2012, answer due 6/4/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Motorola Solutions, Inc. served on 5/14/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Gilbarco Inc. served on 5/14/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swipe Innovations, LLC. Nautilus Hyosung America, Inc. served on 5/16/2012, answer due 6/6/2012. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott English Stevens on behalf of ViVOtech, Inc. (Stevens, Scott) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gregory Phillip Love on behalf of ViVOtech, Inc. (Love, Gregory) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Darrell Glyn Dotson on behalf of ViVOtech, Inc. (Dotson, Darrell) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re ViVOtech, Inc..( Stevens, Scott) (Entered: 06/01/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint(Corrected)re Wincor Nixdorf Inc..( Daffer, Kevin) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Nautilus Hyosung America, Inc.(Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/04/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Robert C Carrillo for ViVOtech, Inc.. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney M.J. Williams for ViVOtech, Inc.. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

APPROVED APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Mario Aieta for ViVOtech, Inc.. (ljw, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by M. Dru Montgomery on behalf of Honeywell International Inc. (Montgomery, M.) (Entered: 06/19/2012)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark Rosencrantz on behalf of Vix Technology (USA) Inc. (Rosencrantz, Mark) (Entered: 06/27/2012)

Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint Re Wincor Nixdorf Inc. (Daffer, Kevin) (Entered: 06/29/2012)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Swipe Innovations, LLC by Heartland Payment Systems Inc..(Fuller, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

MOTION to Dismiss Indirect Infringement Claims by First Data Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Williams, Joseph) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

Elavon, Inc.

Intellect Australia Pty Ltd.

Vix Technology (USA) Inc.

Swipe Innovations, LLC

Elavon, Inc.

Swipe Innovations, LLC

FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. MOTION to Sever by Elavon, Inc.. (Robinette, Richard) Modified on 7/11/2012 (bjc, ). (Entered: 07/10/2012)

REPLACES DOC# 75. MOTION to Sever by Elavon, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinette, Richard) Modified on 7/13/2012 (bjc, ). (Entered: 07/12/2012)