Technology Properties Limited Inc v. Acer Inc

2:08-cv-00228

Overview

Case Number 2:08-cv-00228

Filing Date 2008-06-04

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2009-02-13

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

Presiding Judge T. John Ward

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Acer Inc

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Harold Davis Davis , Jr

K&L Gates LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 249-1008

Fax: +1 (415) 282-8202

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200

Benjamin Jack Setnick

Andrews Kurth LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 659-4737

Fax: +1 (214) 915-1434

1717 Main St, Ste 3700

Gateway Inc

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Harold Davis Davis , Jr

K&L Gates LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 249-1008

Fax: +1 (415) 282-8202

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200

Benjamin Jack Setnick

Andrews Kurth LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 659-4737

Fax: +1 (214) 915-1434

1717 Main St, Ste 3700

Acer America Corporation

Represented By

2 Attorneys Listed

Harold Davis Davis , Jr

K&L Gates LLP - San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 249-1008

Fax: +1 (415) 282-8202

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1200

Benjamin Jack Setnick

Andrews Kurth LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 659-4737

Fax: +1 (214) 915-1434

1717 Main St, Ste 3700

Plaintiff

Technology Properties Limited Inc

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Elizabeth L DeRieux

Capshaw DeRieux LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 233-4816

Fax: +1 (903) 236-8787

114 E Commerce Avenue, Gladewater, TX 75647

Sidney Calvin Capshaw , III

Capshaw DeRieux LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 233-4826

Fax: +1 (903) 236-8787

114 E Commerce Avenue, Gladewater, TX 75647

Robert M Parker

Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 531-3535

Fax: +1 (903) 533-9687

100 E Ferguson, Suite 1114

Patriot Scientific Corporation

Represented By

4 Attorneys Listed

Robert Christopher Bunt

Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 531-3535

Fax: +1 (903) 533-9687

100 East Ferguson, Ste. 1114, Tyler, TX 75702

Charles Ainsworth

Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Tel: +1 (903) 531-3535

Fax: +1 (903) 533-9687

Parker Bunt & Ainsworth, 100 E Ferguson

Sidney Calvin Capshaw , III

Capshaw DeRieux LLP

Tel: +1 (903) 233-4826

Fax: +1 (903) 236-8787

114 E Commerce Avenue, Gladewater, TX 75647

Robert M Parker

Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 531-3535

Fax: +1 (903) 533-9687

100 E Ferguson, Suite 1114

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

T. John Ward

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

2008-06-04

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COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

2008-06-04

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COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

2008-06-04

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation identifying none as Corporate Parent. (ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

2008-06-04

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Technology Properties Limited Inc v. Acer Inc

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Acer Inc

Represented By

Gateway Inc

Represented By

Acer America Corporation

Represented By

Plaintiff

Technology Properties Limited Inc

Represented By

Patriot Scientific Corporation

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation identifying none as Corporate Parent. (ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding A Patent or Trademark. (Copy forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.). (ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Christopher Bunt on behalf of Patriot Scientific Corporation (Bunt, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2008)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Ainsworth on behalf of Patriot Scientific Corporation (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 06/09/2008)

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Anwser. Dft's Acer, Inc., Acer America Corporation, and Gateway, Inc. deadline is extended to 9/2/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 7/16/08. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)

Answer Due Deadline Updated for Acer Inc to 9/2/2008; Acer America Corporation to 9/2/2008; Gateway Inc to 9/2/2008. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint Unopposed by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline reset to 10/3/08 for defts Acer Inc, Acer Am Corp and Gateway Inc to file their answer. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 9/9/08. (ehs, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)

Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Acer, Inc. Acer America Corporation, and Gateway, Inc. deadline is extended to 11/15/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/6/08. (ch, ) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

Fourth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

Fifth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/26/2008)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended to 1/16/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 12/1/08. (ehs, ) (Entered: 12/01/2008)

Sixth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

ORDER granting 17 Sixth Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Acer, Inc., Acer America Corporation., and Gateway Inc. deadline is extended to 2/27/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 1/12/09. (ch, ) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Harold H Davis, Jr for Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation and Gateway Inc. (APPROVED FEE PAID) 2-1-4384 (ch, ) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

ORDER DISMISSING CASE- pursuant to the Notice of Dismissal all claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 2/13/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: 02/13/2009)

Technology Properties Limited Inc v. Acer Inc

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Acer Inc Follow

Represented By

Gateway Inc Follow

Represented By

Acer America Corporation Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Technology Properties Limited Inc Follow

Represented By

Patriot Scientific Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

COMPLAINT against Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation identifying none as Corporate Parent. (ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding A Patent or Trademark. (Copy forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.). (ehs, ) (Entered: 06/04/2008)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Christopher Bunt on behalf of Patriot Scientific Corporation (Bunt, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2008)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Ainsworth on behalf of Patriot Scientific Corporation (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 06/09/2008)

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Anwser. Dft's Acer, Inc., Acer America Corporation, and Gateway, Inc. deadline is extended to 9/2/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 7/16/08. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)

Answer Due Deadline Updated for Acer Inc to 9/2/2008; Acer America Corporation to 9/2/2008; Gateway Inc to 9/2/2008. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/16/2008)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint Unopposed by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline reset to 10/3/08 for defts Acer Inc, Acer Am Corp and Gateway Inc to file their answer. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 9/9/08. (ehs, ) (Entered: 09/09/2008)

Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/03/2008)

ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Acer, Inc. Acer America Corporation, and Gateway, Inc. deadline is extended to 11/15/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/6/08. (ch, ) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

Fourth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

Fifth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/26/2008)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended to 1/16/08. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 12/1/08. (ehs, ) (Entered: 12/01/2008)

Sixth MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation, Gateway Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Setnick, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

ORDER granting 17 Sixth Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Acer, Inc., Acer America Corporation., and Gateway Inc. deadline is extended to 2/27/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 1/12/09. (ch, ) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Harold H Davis, Jr for Acer Inc, Acer America Corporation and Gateway Inc. (APPROVED FEE PAID) 2-1-4384 (ch, ) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Technology Properties Limited Inc, Patriot Scientific Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

ORDER DISMISSING CASE- pursuant to the Notice of Dismissal all claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 2/13/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: 02/13/2009)

Track Case Updates

Acer Inc

Gateway Inc

Acer America Corporation

Technology Properties Limited Inc

Patriot Scientific Corporation