Texas IP Research, LLC v. Pentair, Inc.

5:11-cv-00015

Overview

Case Number 5:11-cv-00015

Filing Date 2011-01-22

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2011-06-15

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

Presiding Judge David Folsom

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 28:1331 Fed. Question

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Intervenor

United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

Ruth Harris Yeager

US Attorney's Office

Tel: +1 (903) 590-1400

Fax: +1 (903) 590-1436

110 N College, Suite 700

Plaintiff

Texas IP Research, LLC

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Hao Ni

Ni, Wang & Massand, PLLC

Tel: +1 (972) 331-4600

Fax: +1 (972) 314-0900

8140 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 500

Tyler Kendall Brochstein

Brochstein Law Firm, PLLC

Tel: +1 (713) 320-1456

Fax: +1 (208) 460-0603

2820 McKinnon St., Apt. 4063

Jack Lewis Siegel

Jack L. Siegel PLLC

Tel: +1 (512) 585-3663

Fax: +1 (469) 339-0204

3530 Travis Street, Suite 421

Defendant

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Thomas M Crispi

Schiff Hardin LLP NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 745-0865

Fax: +1 (212) 753-5044

900 Third Aveenue, Twenty-Third Floor

Kristie Ann Wright

Kristie Wright - Attorney at Law

Tel: +1 (903) 276-3392

P. O. Box 352, Nash, TX 75569

Judith S Roth

Schiff Hardin LLP NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 745-0878

Fax: +1 (212) 753-5044

900 Third Aveenue, Twenty-Third Floor

Consol Defendant

Pentair, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Thomas M Crispi

Schiff Hardin LLP NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 745-0865

Fax: +1 (212) 753-5044

900 Third Aveenue, Twenty-Third Floor

Kristie Ann Wright

Kristie Wright - Attorney at Law

Tel: +1 (903) 276-3392

P. O. Box 352, Nash, TX 75569

Judith S Roth

Schiff Hardin LLP NYC

Tel: +1 (212) 745-0878

Fax: +1 (212) 753-5044

900 Third Aveenue, Twenty-Third Floor

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (txed)

Presiding Judge

David Folsom

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-2852527.), filed by Texas IP Research, 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, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 01/22/2011)

2011-01-22

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COMPLAINT against Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-2852527.), filed by Texas IP Research, 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, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 01/22/2011)

2011-01-22

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COMPLAINT against Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-2852527.), filed by Texas IP Research, 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, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 01/22/2011)

2011-01-22

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COMPLAINT against Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-2852527.), filed by Texas IP Research, 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, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 01/22/2011)

2011-01-22

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Texas IP Research, LLC v. Pentair, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Intervenor

United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Texas IP Research, LLC Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Consol Defendant

Pentair, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Texas IP Research, LLC (Ni, Hao) (Entered: 01/22/2011)

E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Issued as to Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.. (sm, ) (Entered: 01/24/2011)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Lewis Siegel on behalf of Texas IP Research, LLC (Siegel, Jack) (Entered: 01/27/2011)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Jack Lewis Siegel (Siegel, Jack) (Entered: 01/27/2011)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tyler Kendall Brochstein on behalf of Texas IP Research, LLC (Brochstein, Tyler) (Entered: 02/01/2011)

Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc..( Ni, Hao) (Entered: 02/11/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***NOTICE by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. Defendants' Notice of Constitutional Challenge (Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

***FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.***CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. (Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

NOTICE by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. Defendants' Notice of Constitutional Challenge (Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. (Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Judith S Roth,Thomas M Crispi for Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.,Judith S Roth,Thomas M Crispi for Pentair, Inc. (RECEIPT 5-41). (Attachments: # 1 PHV Crispi)(rml, ) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Judith S Roth,Thomas M Crispi for Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.,Judith S Roth,Thomas M Crispi for Pentair, Inc. (RECEIPT 5-41). (Attachments: # 1 PHV Crispi)(rml, ) (Entered: 03/23/2011)

ORDER TO CONDUCT RULE 26(f) CONFERENCE, ( Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 4/29/2011.). Signed by Judge David Folsom on 3/28/11. (mrm, ) (Entered: 03/28/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Change Venue, 12 MOTION to Dismiss by Texas IP Research, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 04/06/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Change Venue, 12 MOTION to Dismiss by Texas IP Research, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 04/06/2011)

ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Responses due by 5/11/2011. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 4/7/2011. (sm, ) (Entered: 04/07/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Rule 26(f) Joint Report by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 04/28/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Rule 26(f) Joint Report by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Wright, Kristie) (Entered: 04/28/2011)

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File the Rule 26(f) Joint Report. Rule 26(f) Joint Report will be due on May 30, 2011. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 4/29/11. (mrm, ) (Entered: 04/29/2011)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Change Venue, 12 MOTION to Dismiss by Texas IP Research, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 05/11/2011)

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 12 MOTION to Dismiss, 13 MOTION to Change Venue. Responses due by 6/10/2011. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 5/12/11. (mrm, ) (Entered: 05/12/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yeager, Ruth) (Entered: 05/20/2011)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File 26(f) Report by Texas IP Research, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 05/31/2011)

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to File the Rule 26(f) Joint Report. Rule 26(f) Report deadline 6/30/11. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 6/6/11. (mrm, ) (Entered: 06/06/2011)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc., filed by Texas IP Research, LLC.(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 06/13/2011)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Texas IP Research, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ni, Hao) (Entered: 06/14/2011)

ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge David Folsom on 6/15/11. (mrm, ) (Entered: 06/15/2011)

Track Case Updates

United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Texas IP Research, LLC

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

Pentair, Inc.

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Dismiss by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.MOTION to Change Venue by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.NOTICE by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. Defendants' Notice of Constitutional Challenge (Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)

FILED IN ERROR, PLEASE IGNORE.CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Pentair, Inc. (Wright, Kristie) Modified on 3/18/2011 (sm, ). (Entered: 03/18/2011)