Visual Effect Innovations, LLC v. Sony Electronics Inc.

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Sony Electronics Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2218713.) - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

2017-09-06

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

2017-09-06

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,699,444 B2; 9,716,874 B2; 7,030,902 B2; 9,167,235 B2. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

2017-09-06

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Monument Patent Holdings, LLC for Visual Effect Innovations, LLC filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

2017-09-06

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Sony Electronics Inc. served on 9/7/2017, answer due 9/28/2017. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

2017-09-07

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Sony Electronics Inc. on 9/7/2017. 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. (nmfn)

2017-09-07

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Summons Issued

2017-09-07

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Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01275-LPS, 1:17-cv-01276-LPS (rjb)

2017-09-13

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2017-09-13

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ORAL REFERRAL ORDER: This case will be governed by Judge Stark's Revised Procedures for Managing Patent Cases (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). In accordance with the Revised Procedures, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. any and all matters relating to scheduling, including entry of a Scheduling Order, are referred to Magistrate Judge Burke; 2. any and all motions to dismiss, stay, and/or transfer venue, relating to all or any part of the case, whenever such motions may be filed, are referred to Judge Burke for disposition or report and recommendation, to the full extent permitted by the Constitution, statute, and rule; and 3. within seven (7) days of the date of this Referral Order, the plaintiff(s) shall file the Procedures Order, which is found on Judge Stark's website (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/14/17. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01275-LPS, 1:17-cv-01276-LPS (ntl) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

2017-09-14

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

2017-09-14

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to October 30, 2017 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

2017-09-26

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Gewirtz, Attorney Andrew T. Lane and Attorney Daniel P. Laine - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

2017-09-26

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ryan E. Hatch - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

2017-09-26

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SO ORDERED D.I. 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to October 30, 2017 filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/27/2017. (dlb)

2017-09-27

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

2017-09-27

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SO ORDERED D.I. (9 in 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ryan E. Hatch filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC, (7 in 1:17-cv-01275-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ryan E. Hatch filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC, (8 in 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Gewirtz, Attorney Andrew T. Lane and Attorney Daniel P. Laine filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/28/2017. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB, 1:17-cv-01275-LPS-CJB(dlb)

2017-09-28

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SO ORDERED

2017-09-28

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew T. Lane,Gregory S. Gewirtz,Daniel P. Laine for Sony Electronics Inc. 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. (crb)

2017-10-02

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Add Attorneys - PHV only

2017-10-02

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to November 29, 2017 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

2017-10-27

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SO ORDERED D.I. 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to November 29, 2017 filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/30/2017. (dlb)

2017-10-30

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

2017-10-30

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan A. David - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

2017-11-28

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MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

2017-11-29

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/13/2017. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

2017-11-29

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

2017-11-29

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MOTION REFERRED: 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

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Motions Referred

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to January 17, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

2017-12-11

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SO ORDERED D.I. 15 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to January 17, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/12/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply

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SO ORDERED D.I. 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan A. David filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/20/2017. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jonathan A. David for Sony Electronics Inc. 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. (lmm)

2017-12-21

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 1/3/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

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Oral Order

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and discuss, in person and/or by telephone, each of the matters listed on Chief Judge Stark's Case Management Checklist ("Checklist"). Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the parties shall jointly file the following: (i) a copy of the "Checklist" indicating the names of Lead Counsel and Delaware Counsel for each party; (ii) a proposed Scheduling Order (consistent with the Chief Judge Stark's Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order); and (iii) a letter, not to exceed three pages, that contains the following: (a) a description of what this case is about; (b) the parties' positions regarding the disputes in the proposed Scheduling Order, and (c) a list of the three most significant topics (other than Scheduling Order disputes) discussed during the parties' review of the Checklist items, along with a brief description as to what was discussed as to those topics. Thereafter, the Court will schedule an in-person Case Management Conference/Rule 16 Scheduling Conference to be held with Judge Stark and/or Judge Burke. The Checklist and Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order can be found on this Court's website (www.ded.uscourts.gov/judge/chief-judge-leonard-p-stark). Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/3/2018. (dlb)

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REPLY BRIEF re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

2018-01-17

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicole D. Galli and Charles P. Goodwin - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

2018-01-30

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Checklist and Proposed Scheduling Order to February 16, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/01/2018)

2018-02-01

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SO ORDERED, re 19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Checklist and Proposed Scheduling Order to February 16, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/2/2018. (dlb)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED D.I. (18 in 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicole D. Galli and Charles P. Goodwin filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC,and (17 in 1:17-cv-01275-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicole D. Galli and Charles P. Goodwin filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/7/2018. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB, 1:17-cv-01275-LPS-CJB(dlb)

2018-02-07

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SO ORDERED

2018-02-07

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/08/2018)

2018-02-08

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Charles P. Goodwin and Nicole D. Galli for Visual Effect Innovations, 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. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB, 1:17-cv-01275-LPS-CJB(nmg)

2018-02-09

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Add Attorneys - PHV only

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Letter to the Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stamatios Stamoulis regarding Case Scheduling. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Scheduling by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Checklist, # 2 Exhibit Chart)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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Oral Order Setting Case Management/Scheduling Conference: A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is set for 3/19/2018 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2A before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/22/2018. (dlb)

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Order Setting Scheduling Conference

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ORAL ORDER Resetting Scheduling Conference: Per a request from counsel, the Case Management/Scheduling Conference set for 3/19/2018 at 03:00 PM is rescheduled. A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is now set for 4/16/2018 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2A before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/27/2018. (dlb)

2018-02-27

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Order Setting Scheduling Conference

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NOTICE of of Supplemental Authority Relating to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

2018-03-09

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority and Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority by Sony Electronics Inc. re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter, 23 Notice (Other) (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/15/2018)

2018-03-15

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher J. Burke - Case Management/Scheduling Conference held on 4/16/2018. The Court resolved scheduling order disputes and ordered counsel for Plaintiff to file a revised proposed scheduling order by close of business 4/20/18. (Clerk, J. Lyons) APPEARANCES: S. Stamoulis, N. Galli for Plaintiff; K. Dorsney, G. Gewirtz for Defendant. (Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan.) (dlb)

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Scheduling Conference

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PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Scheduling by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

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SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 8/3/2018. Amended Pleadings due by 8/3/2018. Discovery due by 4/12/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 2/6/2019. A Motion Hearing is set for 1/28/2020 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark Claim Construction Opening Brief due by 2/5/2019. A Markman Hearing is set for 3/4/2019 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Pretrial Conference is set for 4/10/2020 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Jury Trial is set for 5/11/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark.. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 4/20/18. (mlc) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

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CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Burke for Mediation. Please see Standing Order dated January 20, 2016, regarding disclosure of confidential ADR communications. A link to the standing order is provided here for your convenience at http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/general-orders/magistrate-judges-standing-order-adr-mediation (dlb)

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Official Transcript of Case Management Conference held on April 16, 2018 before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan, Telephone (302) 573-6360. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/15/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/25/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/23/2018.(bpg) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

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Joint PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

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SO ORDERED, D.I. 29 Proposed Protective Order filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/15/2018. (dlb)

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Adopt Proposed Scheduling Order - filed by Sony Electronics, Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/15/2018)

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SO ORDERED (D.I. 8 in 1:18-cv-00675-LPS-CJB, and D.I. 30 in 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB) as to the MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE CASES only. Civil action 17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB has been designated as the LEAD CASE. All future documents shall be filed in the lead case only. As to the adoption of a Proposed Scheduling Order, Counsel shall utilize Chief Judge Stark's form scheduling order for patent cases, which is posted at http://www.ded.uscourts.gov (see Chambers, Chief Judge Stark, Forms, and counsel shall submit a Proposed Amended Scheduling Order for the consolidated action and include the following key dates: Markman Hearing to be held July 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM; Hearing on Dispositive and Daubert Motions to be held June 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM; Pretrial Conference to be held August 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM, and a Jury Trial to commence on September 14, 2020 at 9:30 AM. Counsel can backfill other deadlines with the agreed upon proposed dates. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/19/2018. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB, 1:18-cv-00675-LPS-CJB(dlb) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

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ORAL ORDER: The Court, having reviewed Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, (D.I. 12, Civil Action No. 18-675-LPS-CJB), HEREBY ORDERS that: (1) the First Amended Complaint is STRICKEN and, pursuant to the terms of the Order granting the parties' joint Motion to Consolidate Case and Adopt Proposed Scheduling Order, (D.I. 31, Civil Action No. 17-1276-LPS-CJB; D.I. 11, Civil Action No. 18-675-LPS-CJB), Plaintiff is to file its amended complaint in the Lead Case, Civil Action No. 17-1276-LPS-CJB, on or before 7/11/18; (2) Defendant's pending motion to dismiss in the Member Case, (D.I. 9, Civil Action No. 18-675-LPS-CJB), is DENIED AS MOOT, given that Plaintiff will file an amended complaint in the Lead Case; and (3) to the extent that the anticipated amended complaint affects the pending motion to dismiss in the Lead Case, (D.I. 12, Civil Action No. 17-1276-LPS-CJB), Defendant shall have five (5) days after the filing of the anticipated amended complaint to file a letter advising the Court as to the effects of that amended complaint on its motion, if any. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/3/2018. (dlb)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement (in Cause No. 18-0675-LPS-CJB) against Sony Electronics Inc.- filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

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PROPOSED ORDER Amended Scheduling Order by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

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DECLARATION re 32 Amended Complaint by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

2018-07-17

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/19/2018)

2018-07-19

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/2/2018. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/19/2018)

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MOTION REFERRED: 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to August 9, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 08/02/2018)

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AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 12/21/2018. Amended Pleadings due by 12/21/2018. Fact Discovery completed by 12/20/2019. Expert Discovery due by 4/3/2020. Status Report due by 4/18/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 4/20/2020. A Motion Hearing is set for 6/23/2020 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark A Markman Hearing is set for 7/1/2019 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Pretrial Conference is set for 8/28/2020 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Jury Trial is set for 9/14/2020 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/3/2018. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB, 1:18-cv-00675-LPS-CJB(dlb) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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SO ORDERED D.I. 37 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to August 9, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/6/2018. (dlb)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 8/16/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 08/09/2018)

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REPLY BRIEF re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Burke for matters related to scheduling. After entry of this order, if a party files any motions to dismiss, stay, and/or transfer venue, relating to all or any part of the case, they shall notify Judge Burke in writing within 7 days of the filing. Judge Burke will not address any such motions until a Notice of Motion has been filed and copies of briefing have been provided to him. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 8/22/2018. Associated Cases: 1:18-cv-00687-LPS-CJB, 1:17-cv-01276-LPS-CJB(dlb)

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ORDER Setting Mediation Conference: A Telephone Conference is set for 9/17/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/28/2018. (dlb) (Main Document 41 replaced on 8/28/2018) (dlb). (Entered: 08/28/2018)

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Amended Initial Disclosures Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 26(a) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

2018-09-14

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

2018-09-14

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STIPULATION to Amend Scheduling Order regarding Markman Hearing by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 44 replaced on 9/26/2018) (ntl). (Entered: 09/25/2018)

2018-09-25

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CORRECTING ENTRY: Corrected document added to D.I. 44 (in 17-1276) and D.I. 17 (in 18-687) per request of counsel. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS, 1:18-cv-00687-LPS (ntl)

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SO ORDERED, re (17 in 1:18-cv-00687-LPS, 44 in 1:17-cv-01276-LPS) Stipulation to Amend Scheduling Order -- Markman Hearing is re-scheduled for 7/23/2019 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 6B. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/26/18. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01276-LPS, 1:18-cv-00687-LPS (ntl) (Entered: 09/27/2018)

2018-09-27

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MEMORANDUM OPINION re 12 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/30/18. (ntl)

2018-09-30

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ORDER re 46 Memorandum Opinion -- 12 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Sony Electronics Inc. is DENIED. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/30/18. (ntl) (Entered: 09/30/2018)

2018-09-30

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Motion No Longer Referred to Judge Burke: 12 MOTION to Dismiss. (ntl)

2018-09-30

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand and Affirmative Defenses by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/15/2018)

2018-10-15

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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Sony Electronics Inc.'s Core Technical Documents filed by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

2018-10-19

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Joint MOTION to Stay All Case Deadlines - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

2018-11-07

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SO ORDERED, re 50 Joint MOTION to Stay All Case Deadlines filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC -- Case Stayed. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 11/9/18. (ntl)

2018-11-14

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Motion No Longer Referred to Judge Burke: 35 MOTION to Dismiss. (ntl)

2018-12-11

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STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

2018-12-13

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SO ORDERED, re 51 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC, ***Civil Case Terminated. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/17/18. (ntl) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

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Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,699,444 B2; 9,716,874 B2; 7,030,902 B2; 9,167,235 B2. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Monument Patent Holdings, LLC for Visual Effect Innovations, LLC filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (nmfn) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Sony Electronics Inc. served on 9/7/2017, answer due 9/28/2017. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 09/07/2017)

Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Sony Electronics Inc. on 9/7/2017. 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. (nmfn)

Summons Issued

Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01275-LPS, 1:17-cv-01276-LPS (rjb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to October 30, 2017 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Gewirtz, Attorney Andrew T. Lane and Attorney Daniel P. Laine - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ryan E. Hatch - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

SO ORDERED D.I. 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to October 30, 2017 filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/27/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Andrew T. Lane,Gregory S. Gewirtz,Daniel P. Laine for Sony Electronics Inc. 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. (crb)

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to November 29, 2017 - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

SO ORDERED D.I. 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Sony Electronics Inc. to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to November 29, 2017 filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/30/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan A. David - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/13/2017. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

MOTION REFERRED: 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

Motions Referred

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to January 17, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

SO ORDERED D.I. 15 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to January 17, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/12/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply

SO ORDERED D.I. 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan A. David filed by Sony Electronics Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/20/2017. (dlb)

SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jonathan A. David for Sony Electronics Inc. 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. (lmm)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 1/3/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

Oral Order

REPLY BRIEF re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicole D. Galli and Charles P. Goodwin - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 01/30/2018)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Checklist and Proposed Scheduling Order to February 16, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/01/2018)

SO ORDERED, re 19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Checklist and Proposed Scheduling Order to February 16, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/2/2018. (dlb)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/08/2018)

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Letter to the Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stamatios Stamoulis regarding Case Scheduling. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Scheduling by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Checklist, # 2 Exhibit Chart)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

Oral Order Setting Case Management/Scheduling Conference: A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is set for 3/19/2018 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2A before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/22/2018. (dlb)

Order Setting Scheduling Conference

Order Setting Scheduling Conference

NOTICE of of Supplemental Authority Relating to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority and Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority by Sony Electronics Inc. re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon Lack of Patentable Subject Matter, 23 Notice (Other) (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/15/2018)

Scheduling Conference

PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Scheduling by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

Joint PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

SO ORDERED, D.I. 29 Proposed Protective Order filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/15/2018. (dlb)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases and Adopt Proposed Scheduling Order - filed by Sony Electronics, Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/15/2018)

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement (in Cause No. 18-0675-LPS-CJB) against Sony Electronics Inc.- filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

PROPOSED ORDER Amended Scheduling Order by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/05/2018)

DECLARATION re 32 Amended Complaint by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) - filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/19/2018)

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/2/2018. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/19/2018)

MOTION REFERRED: 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) Motion referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to August 9, 2018 - filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 08/02/2018)

SO ORDERED D.I. 37 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss to August 9, 2018 filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/6/2018. (dlb)

ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Visual Effect Innovations, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 8/16/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) (Entered: 08/09/2018)

REPLY BRIEF re 35 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dismiss Count I of Amended Complaint) filed by Sony Electronics Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

ORDER Setting Mediation Conference: A Telephone Conference is set for 9/17/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/28/2018. (dlb) (Main Document 41 replaced on 8/28/2018) (dlb). (Entered: 08/28/2018)

NOTICE OF SERVICE of Amended Initial Disclosures Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 26(a) filed by Sony Electronics Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/14/2018)

Sony Electronics Inc.

Visual Effect Innovations, LLC