VIAAS Inc. v. Cisco Systems Inc.

6:22-cv-01047

Overview

Case Number 6:22-cv-01047

Filing Date 2022-10-06

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2023-04-25

Court District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge Kathleen Cardone

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Defendant

Cisco Systems Inc.

Represented By

6 Attorneys Listed

Saranya Raghavan

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (312) 558-5600

Fax: +1 (312) 558-5700

35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Nimalka R. Wickramasekera

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 615-1700

Fax: +1 (213) 615-1750

333 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Krishnan Padmanabhan

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (212) 294-6700

Fax: +1 (212) 294-4700

200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

Edward A. Day

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (312) 558-8106

35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Shelly W. Rivas

Kemp Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (915) 533-4424

Fax: +1 (915) 546-5360

221 N. Kansas, Suite 1700

Mark N. Osborn

Kemp Smith LLP

Tel: +1 (915) 533-4424

Fax: +1 (915) 546-5360

221 N. Kansas, Ste. 1700, El Paso, TX 79901

Plaintiff

VIAAS Inc.

Represented By

1 Attorneys Listed

William P. Ramey , III

Ramey LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 426-3923

Fax: +1 (832) 900-4941

5020 Montrose Blvd., Suite 800, Houston, TX 77006

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge

Kathleen Cardone

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

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VIAAS Inc. v. Cisco Systems Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Cisco Systems Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

VIAAS Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16609655), filed by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by VIAAS Inc.. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

Summons Issued as to Cisco Systems Inc.. (lad) (Entered: 10/06/2022)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case assigned to Judge Kathleen Cardone. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lad)

Certificate of Interested Parties by VIAAS Inc.. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

NOTICE of Related Cases by VIAAS Inc. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/07/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by VIAAS Inc.. Cisco Systems Inc. served on 10/10/2022, answer due 10/31/2022. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 10/11/2022)

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order Granting Defendant's Request for An Extension of Time)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order Granting Defendant's Request for An Extension of Time)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 10/25/2022)

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

Set/Reset Deadlines: Cisco Systems Inc. answer due 11/30/2022. (sm3)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

Set/Reset Deadlines: (sm3)

Cisco Systems, Inc.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand . Attorney Mark N. Osborn added to party Cisco Systems Inc.(pty:dft) by Cisco Systems Inc..(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 11/30/2022)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 11/30/2022)

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

ORDER that the parties shall meet, confer and submit a joint report of parties' planning meeting as specified in the Court's Standing Order on Patent Cases no later than January 25, 2023. Signed by Judge Kathleen Cardone. (sm3) (Entered: 01/18/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Nimalka R. Wickramasekera ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16983854) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Nimalka R. Wickramasekera ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16983854) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Krishnan Padmanabhan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number BTXWDC-16983899) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Krishnan Padmanabhan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number BTXWDC-16983899) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Saranya Raghavan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16983927) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mark N. Osborn Saranya Raghavan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-16983927) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/20/2023)

Scheduling Recommendations Joint Report of Parties' Planning Meeting by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark N. Osborn on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark N. Osborn on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark N. Osborn on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 01/27/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Cisco Systems Inc., re 11 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 02/07/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Saranya Raghavan on behalf of Edward A. Day ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-17106765) by on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc.. (Raghavan, Saranya) (Entered: 02/21/2023)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Discovery Motion for Venue Discovery and for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery Motion for Venue Discovery and for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery Motion for Venue Discovery and for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery Motion for Venue Discovery and for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery and Extension to file response to Motion to Transfer by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery and Extension to file response to Motion to Transfer by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery and Extension to file response to Motion to Transfer by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

MOTION for Discovery and Extension to file response to Motion to Transfer by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/08/2023)

ORDER DENYING 28 Motion for Discovery; DENYING 29 Motion for Discovery Signed by Judge Kathleen Cardone. (sm3) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

Agreed MOTION for Discovery on Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

Agreed MOTION for Discovery on Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

Agreed MOTION for Discovery on Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

Agreed MOTION for Discovery on Venue by VIAAS Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, ROGs, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, RFPs)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

NOTICE Joint Notice of Dispute Resolution Provider by Cisco Systems Inc. (Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/16/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines by Cisco Systems Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/23/2023)

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 35 Motion to Extend Scheduling Order Deadlines Signed by Judge Kathleen Cardone. (sm3) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of William P. Ramey, III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Ramey, William) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

RESPONSE in Support, filed by Cisco Systems Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

RESPONSE in Support, filed by Cisco Systems Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

RESPONSE in Support, filed by Cisco Systems Inc., re 32 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Osborn, Mark) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by VIAAS Inc., re 27 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendant Cisco Systems Inc. (Ramey, William) (Entered: 04/12/2023)

Sealed Document filed: DEFENDANTS OBJECTIONS AND ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFFS FIRST SET OF VENUE INTERROGATORIES, filed pursuant to 4/13/2023 Text Order granting Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Ramey, William) Modified to include sealed doc title on 4/13/2023 (lad). (Entered: 04/12/2023)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document

Cisco Systems Inc.

VIAAS Inc.