Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

2:16-cv-00638

Overview

Case Number 2:16-cv-00638

Filing Date 2016-06-14

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2021-06-25

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

Presiding Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Mediator

Alexander Brainerd

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Edward A Infante

Represented By

0 Attorneys Listed

No attorneys available

Defendant

Apple Inc.

Represented By

8 Attorneys Listed

Srecko Vidmar

Western Union

Tel: +1 (720) 332-7743

Fax: +1 (720) 332-7743

Western Union, 7001 East Belleview Avenue

Katherine Armstrong Nelson

Hogan Lovells US LLP - CO

Tel: +1 (303) 899-7300

Fax: +1 (303) 899-7333

1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 900

Helen Yiea Trac

Hogan Lovells US LLP- San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 374-2348

Fax: +1 (415) 374-2499

3 Embarcadero Center, 15th Floor

Clayton C James

Hogan Lovells US LLP - CO

Tel: +1 (303) 899-7300

Fax: +1 (303) 899-7333

1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 900

Carey Matthew Rozier

Hogan Lovells US LLP - CO

Tel: +1 (303) 899-7300

Fax: +1 (303) 899-7333

1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 900

Alali Dagogo-Jack

Hogan Lovells US LLP- San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 374-2300

Fax: +1 (415) 374-2499

3 Embarcadero Center, 15th Floor

Aaron Stafford Oakley

Hogan Lovells US LLP - CO

Tel: +1 (303) 899-7300

Fax: +1 (303) 899-7333

1601 Wewatta Street, Suite 900

Sarah M Jalali

Hogan Lovells US LLP- San Francisco

Tel: +1 (415) 374-2334

Fax: +1 (415) 374-2499

3 Embarcadero Center, 15th Floor

Plaintiff

Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Dean G Bostock

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Aaron Seth Jacobs

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Michael James Ercolini

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Paul J Hayes

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Jason Clarence Williams

Hinckley Allen & Snyder - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 345-9000

Fax: +1 (617) 345-9020

Hinckley Allen & Snyder - Boston, 28 State Street

Kevin Gannon

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Charles Craig Tadlock

Tadlock Law Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 663-4900

2701 Dallas Parkway, Suite 360

Daniel James McGonagle

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Keith Bryan Smiley

Tadlock Law Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 785-6014

2701 Dallas Parkway, Suite 360

Uniloc USA, Inc.

Represented By

9 Attorneys Listed

Dean G Bostock

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Aaron Seth Jacobs

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Michael James Ercolini

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Paul J Hayes

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Jason Clarence Williams

Hinckley Allen & Snyder - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 345-9000

Fax: +1 (617) 345-9020

Hinckley Allen & Snyder - Boston, 28 State Street

Kevin Gannon

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Charles Craig Tadlock

Tadlock Law Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 663-4900

2701 Dallas Parkway, Suite 360

Daniel James McGonagle

Prince Lobel Tye LLP - Boston

Tel: +1 (617) 456-8000

Fax: +1 (617) 456-8100

One International Place, Suite 3700

Keith Bryan Smiley

Tadlock Law Firm

Tel: +1 (214) 785-6014

2701 Dallas Parkway, Suite 360

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 against Apple Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5788286.), filed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

2016-06-14

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

2016-06-14

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

2016-06-14

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Keith Bryan Smiley on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Smiley, Keith) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

2016-06-15

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Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

Overview

Parties

Mediator

Alexander Brainerd

Represented By

Edward A Infante

Represented By

Defendant

Apple Inc.

Represented By

Plaintiff

Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.

Represented By

Uniloc USA, Inc.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Apple Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5788286.), filed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Keith Bryan Smiley on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Smiley, Keith) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Designation of Attorney in Charge to Paul J Hayes on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Hayes, Paul) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kevin Gannon on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Gannon, Kevin) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Ercolini on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Ercolini, Michael) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dean G Bostock on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Bostock, Dean) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

FILED IN ERROR NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason Clarence Williams on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Williams, Jason) Modified on 6/15/2016 (nkl, ). (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason Clarence Williams on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Williams, Jason) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Daniel McGonagle on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (McGonagle, Daniel) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Plaintiffs' Notice of Related Cases) (Williams, Jason) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Apple Inc., filed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Gannon, Kevin) (Entered: 07/11/2016)

SUMMONS Issued as to Apple Inc. c/o CT Corporation System. (nkl, ) (Entered: 07/13/2016)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. Apple Inc. served on 7/21/2016, answer due 8/11/2016. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediator. Hon. Edward A. Infante is hereby appointed as mediator in the above referenced member case, only.. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 9/2/2016. (nkl, ) (Entered: 09/05/2016)

FILED IN ERRORNOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Aaron Seth Jacobs on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Jacobs, Aaron) Modified on 9/30/2016 (ch, ). (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to File Plaintiff's Opposition to Apple's Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California Under Seal re 19 MOTION to Change Venue by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGonagle, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2016)

Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

Overview

Parties

Mediator

Alexander Brainerd Follow

Represented By

Edward A Infante Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Apple Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A. Follow

Represented By

Uniloc USA, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Apple Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-5788286.), filed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Tadlock, Charles) (Entered: 06/14/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Keith Bryan Smiley on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Smiley, Keith) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Designation of Attorney in Charge to Paul J Hayes on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Hayes, Paul) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kevin Gannon on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Gannon, Kevin) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Ercolini on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Ercolini, Michael) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dean G Bostock on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Bostock, Dean) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

FILED IN ERROR NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason Clarence Williams on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Williams, Jason) Modified on 6/15/2016 (nkl, ). (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jason Clarence Williams on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Williams, Jason) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Daniel McGonagle on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (McGonagle, Daniel) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

NOTICE by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Plaintiffs' Notice of Related Cases) (Williams, Jason) (Entered: 06/15/2016)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Apple Inc., filed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Gannon, Kevin) (Entered: 07/11/2016)

SUMMONS Issued as to Apple Inc. c/o CT Corporation System. (nkl, ) (Entered: 07/13/2016)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Uniloc USA, Inc., Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.. Apple Inc. served on 7/21/2016, answer due 8/11/2016. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediator. Hon. Edward A. Infante is hereby appointed as mediator in the above referenced member case, only.. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 9/2/2016. (nkl, ) (Entered: 09/05/2016)

***FILED IN ERROR***NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Aaron Seth Jacobs on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Jacobs, Aaron) Modified on 9/30/2016 (ch, ). (Entered: 09/30/2016)

Unopposed MOTION to File Plaintiff's Opposition to Apple's Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of California Under Seal re 19 MOTION to Change Venue by Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGonagle, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2016)

Track Case Updates

Alexander Brainerd

Edward A Infante

Apple Inc.

Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A.

Uniloc USA, Inc.

FILED IN ERRORNOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Aaron Seth Jacobs on behalf of Uniloc Luxembourg, S.A., Uniloc USA, Inc. (Jacobs, Aaron) Modified on 9/30/2016 (ch, ). (Entered: 09/30/2016)