Variable Lighting LLC v. Kmart Corporation

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US6285140	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8203275	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8390206	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT - filed with Jury Demand against Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1728993.) - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(klc) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

2015-05-27

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (klc) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 6,285,140 B1; US 8,203,275 B2; US 8,390,206 B2. (klc) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Kmart Corporation on 5/28/2015; Kmart.com LLC on 5/28/2015; MyGofer LLC on 5/28/2015. Requesting party or attorney should pick up issued summons at the Help Desk, Room 4209, or call 302-573-6170 and ask the Clerk to mail the summons to them. (klc)

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Summons Issued

2015-05-28

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Wi-LAN, Inc. for Variable Lighting LLC filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)

2015-06-03

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Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)

2015-06-03

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew Berks, Henry Cittone, Padmaja Chinta, and Peter Fratangelo - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/12/2015)

2015-06-12

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SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew Berks, Henry Cittone, Padmaja Chinta, and Peter Fratangelo filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/12/2015. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Padmaja Chinta for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2015-06-15

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint to July 20, 2015 - filed by Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 6/17/2015 (nms). (Entered: 06/16/2015)

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SO ORDERED, re 6 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint to July 20, 2015 filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/17/2015. (ksr, )

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Peter Fratangelo for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

2015-06-22

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew Berks for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2015-06-22

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, KMart Holding Corporation, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.- filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

2015-07-20

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to KMart Holding Corporation on 7/21/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation on 7/21/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. on 7/21/2015. (aah)

2015-07-21

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Summons Issued

2015-07-21

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Variable Lighting LLC. KMart Holding Corporation served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move or Ortherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to August 11, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/28/2015 (nms). (Entered: 07/27/2015)

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SO ORDERED, re 9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move or Ortherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to August 11, 2015, filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co. (Reset Answer Deadlines: Kmart Corporation answer due 8/11/2015; Kmart.com LLC answer due 8/11/2015; MyGofer LLC answer due 8/11/2015). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/28/2015. (nms)

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to the First Amended Complaint to August 25, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 08/10/2015)

2015-08-10

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SO ORDERED, re 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to the First Amended Complaint to August 25, 2015, filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co. (Reset Answer Deadlines: KMart Holding Corporation answer due 8/25/2015; Kmart Corporation answer due 8/25/2015; Kmart.com LLC answer due 8/25/2015; MyGofer LLC answer due 8/25/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation answer due 8/25/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. answer due 8/25/2015). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/10/2015. (nms)

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to 9/24/2015 - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

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SO ORDERED re 11 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to 9/24/2015, filed by Variable Lighting LLC (Reset Answer Deadlines: KMart Holding Corporation answer due 9/24/2015; Kmart Corporation answer due 9/24/2015; Kmart.com LLC answer due 9/24/2015; MyGofer LLC answer due 9/24/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation answer due 9/24/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. answer due 9/24/2015). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/25/2015. (nms) Modified on 9/24/2015 (nms).

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND Oral Order

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Further to Respond to First Amended Complaint to October 26, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 09/24/2015)

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SO ORDERED, re 12 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to First Amended Complaint to October 26, 2015, filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co. (Reset Answer Deadlines: KMart Holding Corporation answer due 10/26/2015; Kmart Corporation answer due 10/26/2015; Kmart.com LLC answer due 10/26/2015; MyGofer LLC answer due 10/26/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation answer due 10/26/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. answer due 10/26/2015). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/25/2015. (nms)

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer the First Amended Complaint to November 9, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 10/26/2015)

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SO ORDERED, re 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer the First Amended Complaint to November 9, 2015, filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/27/2015. (nms)

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

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ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/10/2015 (nms). (Entered: 11/09/2015)

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Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 12/4/2015, at 2:00 PM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/12/2015. (nms) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

2015-11-12

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent KMart Holding Corporation for Kmart Corporation, MyGofer LLC; Corporate Parent Sears Holding Corporation for KMart Holding Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.; Other Affiliate BlueLight.com, Inc., Other Affiliate KBL Holding Inc. for Kmart.com LLC filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick J. Arnold, Jr., Attorney Ronald H. Spuhler, Attorney Kevin S. Costanza, Attorney Michael P. Hogan, Attorney Eric A. Lindberg, Attorney Robert A. Angle, Attorney Brian K. Johnson, and Attorney Christopher R. Benson - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 12/02/2015)

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PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Variable Lighting LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(Farnan, Brian) Modified on 12/2/2015 (nms). (Entered: 12/02/2015)

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SO ORDERED, re 17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick J. Arnold, Jr., Attorney Ronald H. Spuhler, Attorney Kevin S. Costanza, Attorney Michael P. Hogan, Attorney Eric A. Lindberg, Attorney Robert A. Angle, Attorney Brian K. Johnson, and Attorney Christ filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, BlueLight.com, Inc., KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/2/2015. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 6/3/2016. Amended Pleadings due by 6/3/2016. Fact Discovery completed by 12/9/2016. Dispositive Motions due by 4/28/2017. Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 10/21/2016. A Markman Hearing is set for 11/22/2016, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews. A Pretrial Conference is set for 8/25/2017, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews. A 5 day Jury Trial is set for 9/11/2017, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/4/2015. (nms) (Entered: 12/04/2015)

2015-12-04

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Henry Cittone for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

2015-12-04

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Eric A. Lindberg, Michael P. Hogan for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

2015-12-04

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Scheduling Conference held on 12/4/2015. (Court Reporter Leonard Dibbs.) (nms)

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Scheduling Conference

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ORDER Setting Teleconference: Plaintiff's counsel to initiate the call. A Telephone Conference is set for 1/27/2016 at 3:30 PM before Judge Mary Pat Thynge to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 12/7/15. (cak) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

2015-12-07

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CASE REFERRED to Judge Thynge for Mediation. (cak)

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Case Referred to Mediation - Magistrate Judge only

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kevin S. Costanza for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2015-12-09

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ronald H. Spuhler for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2015-12-11

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Patrick J. Arnold, Jr for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2015-12-11

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Variable Lighting's Initial Disclosures filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

2016-01-15

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to EXTEND the Deadline to file a Proposed Protective Order to 1/22/2016 - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

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NOTICE Of Service of Defendants' Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1), filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/19/2016 (nms). (Entered: 01/15/2016)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to EXTEND the Deadline to file a Proposed Protective Order to 1/22/2016, filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/19/2016. (nms)

2016-01-19

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PROPOSED Protective Order, by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) Modified on 1/25/2016 (nms). (Entered: 01/22/2016)

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SO ORDERED Granting 24 Proposed Protective Order, filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/25/2016. (nms) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

2016-01-25

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Laura Anne "LA" Kuykendall - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

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NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Eric A. Lindberg as co-counsel. Reason for request: Mr. Lindberg is no longer associated with Seed IP Law Group PLLC. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Laura Anne "LA" Kuykendall, filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, BlueLight.com, Inc., KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/26/2016. (nms)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney L A Kuykendall for KMart Holding Corporation,L A Kuykendall for Kmart Corporation,L A Kuykendall for Kmart.com LLC,L A Kuykendall for MyGofer LLC,L A Kuykendall for Sears Holdings Corporation,L A Kuykendall for Sears Roebuck and Co. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

2016-01-27

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Identification of Accused Products filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

2016-01-29

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-4) to Defendants Kmart Corporation, Kmart.Com LLC, Mygofer LLC and Kmart Holding Corporation and (ii) Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-4) to Defendants Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears Roebuck and Co. filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 02/03/2016)

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ORDER Setting Mediation Conferences: A Mediation Conference is set for 6/7/2016 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2B before Judge Mary Pat Thynge. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 2/5/2016. (kjk) (Entered: 02/05/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-7) and Defendants' First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-37) filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 02/17/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff Variable Lighting LLC's First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things to Defendants Kmart Corporation, Kmart.Com LLC, Mygofer LLC and Kmart Holding Corporation (Nos. 1-27) and (ii) Plaintiff Variable Lighting LLC's First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things to Defendants Sears Holdings Corporation and Sears Roebuck and Co. (Nos. 1-27) filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 02/22/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Core Technical Documents (pursuant to paragraph 3(b)(ii) of the Scheduling Order (D.I. 19) and Paragraph 4.b. of the Default Standard for Discovery, Including Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) ) filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 02/29/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of The Kmart Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-4); and The Sears Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-4) filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 03/07/2016)

2016-03-07

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff Variable Lighting LLC's Objections and Response to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-7) and (ii) Plaintiff Variable Lighting LLC's Responses and Objections to Defendants' First Set of Requests for the Production of Documents and Things to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-37) filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/21/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Collective Responses and Objections to Plaintiff Variable Lighting LLC's First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 1-27) filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 03/28/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Initial Claim Charts filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/29/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Joint Initial Invalidity Contentions (pursuant to paragraph 3(b)(iv) of the Scheduling Order (D.I. 19) and Paragraph 4.b. of the Default Standard for Discovery, Including Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (ESI)), with accompanying production of prior art documents filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 04/22/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's First Amended and Supplemental Identification of Accused Products filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/25/2016)

2016-04-25

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Amended and Supplemental Claim Charts filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/26/2016)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Second Amended and Supplemental Claim Charts filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/28/2016)

2016-04-28

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ORAL ORDER: A teleconference has been scheduled for 5/18/16 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time with Judge Thynge. Defense counsel to initiate the teleconference call. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 5/17/16. (cak) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

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Oral Order

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ORAL ORDER: The mediation set for 6/7/16 at 10:00 AM with Judge Thynge has been rescheduled to 10/13/16 at 10:00 AM. Submissions of the parties shall now be due on or before 9/30/16. All other provisions of the Court's 2/5/16 Order remain in full force and effect. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 5/31/16. (cak) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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Oral Order

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STIPULATION of Dismissal by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

2016-07-15

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ORDER Granting 44 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Variable Lighting LLC (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/1/2016. (nms) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 6,285,140 B1; US 8,203,275 B2; US 8,390,206 B2. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

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ORAL ORDER: The mediation scheduled for 10/13/16 at 10:00 AM with Judge Thynge is cancelled. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 9/30/16. (cak) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

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Oral Order

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Sears Roebuck and Co. Follow

Represented By

Sears Holdings Corporation Follow

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KMart Holding Corporation Follow

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MyGofer LLC Follow

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Kmart.com LLC Follow

Represented By

Kmart Corporation Follow

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Plaintiff

Variable Lighting LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (klc) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 6,285,140 B1; US 8,203,275 B2; US 8,390,206 B2. (klc) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

Summons Issued

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Wi-LAN, Inc. for Variable Lighting LLC filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)

Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew Berks, Henry Cittone, Padmaja Chinta, and Peter Fratangelo - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/12/2015)

SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew Berks, Henry Cittone, Padmaja Chinta, and Peter Fratangelo filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/12/2015. (nms)

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Padmaja Chinta for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint to July 20, 2015 - filed by Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 6/17/2015 (nms). (Entered: 06/16/2015)

SO ORDERED, re 6 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint to July 20, 2015 filed by MyGofer LLC, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/17/2015. (ksr, )

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Peter Fratangelo for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew Berks for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, KMart Holding Corporation, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.- filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/20/2015)

Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to KMart Holding Corporation on 7/21/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation on 7/21/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. on 7/21/2015. (aah)

Summons Issued

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Variable Lighting LLC. KMart Holding Corporation served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015; Sears Holdings Corporation served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015; Sears Roebuck and Co. served on 7/21/2015, answer due 8/11/2015. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/22/2015)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to 9/24/2015 - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND Oral Order

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Further to Respond to First Amended Complaint to October 26, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 09/24/2015)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer the First Amended Complaint to November 9, 2015 - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 10/26/2015)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/10/2015 (nms). (Entered: 11/09/2015)

Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 12/4/2015, at 2:00 PM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/12/2015. (nms) (Entered: 11/12/2015)

PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Variable Lighting LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(Farnan, Brian) Modified on 12/2/2015 (nms). (Entered: 12/02/2015)

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Henry Cittone for Variable Lighting LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Eric A. Lindberg, Michael P. Hogan for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Scheduling Conference held on 12/4/2015. (Court Reporter Leonard Dibbs.) (nms)

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Scheduling Conference

ORDER Setting Teleconference: Plaintiff's counsel to initiate the call. A Telephone Conference is set for 1/27/2016 at 3:30 PM before Judge Mary Pat Thynge to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 12/7/15. (cak) (Entered: 12/07/2015)

CASE REFERRED to Judge Thynge for Mediation. (cak)

Case Referred to Mediation - Magistrate Judge only

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kevin S. Costanza for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ronald H. Spuhler for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Patrick J. Arnold, Jr for Kmart Corporation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Variable Lighting's Initial Disclosures filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to EXTEND the Deadline to file a Proposed Protective Order to 1/22/2016 - filed by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 01/15/2016)

NOTICE Of Service of Defendants' Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1), filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co..(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/19/2016 (nms). (Entered: 01/15/2016)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED, re 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to EXTEND the Deadline to file a Proposed Protective Order to 1/22/2016, filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/19/2016. (nms)

PROPOSED Protective Order, by Variable Lighting LLC. (Farnan, Brian) Modified on 1/25/2016 (nms). (Entered: 01/22/2016)

SO ORDERED Granting 24 Proposed Protective Order, filed by Variable Lighting LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/25/2016. (nms) (Entered: 01/25/2016)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Laura Anne "LA" Kuykendall - filed by KMart Holding Corporation, Kmart Corporation, Kmart.com LLC, MyGofer LLC, Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co.. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Eric A. Lindberg as co-counsel. Reason for request: Mr. Lindberg is no longer associated with Seed IP Law Group PLLC. (Pascale, Karen) (Entered: 01/26/2016)

SO ORDERED

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Identification of Accused Products filed by Variable Lighting LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

Sears Roebuck and Co.

Sears Holdings Corporation

KMart Holding Corporation

MyGofer LLC

Kmart.com LLC

Kmart Corporation

Variable Lighting LLC