WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH v. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1:11-cv-00756
Overview
Case Number
1:11-cv-00756
Filing Date
2011-04-18
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, N.D. Ohio (ohnd)
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Cause of Action
35:271 Patent Infringement
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, N.D. Ohio (ohnd)
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT against Rockwell Automation, Inc. filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (Filing fee $ 350.00 receipt number 34683011795). (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Exhibit A)(pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 02/23/2011)
2011-02-17
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Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 02/23/2011)
2011-02-17
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Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent 5,716,241. (pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 02/23/2011)
2011-02-23
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Summons Issued for service by SPS as to Rockwell Automation, Inc. (pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 02/23/2011)
2011-02-23
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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Rockwell Automation, Inc.; served on 2/24/2011, answer due 3/17/2011 (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/01/2011)
2011-03-01
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MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, To Dismiss Counts Two and Three by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/17/2011)
2011-03-17
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Memorandum in Support re 6 MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, 9 To Dismiss Counts Two and Three filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gregg Sichner, # 2 Declaration of Kate McSweeny, # 3 Exhibit Ex A to McSweeny Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Ex B To McSweeny Declaration)(McSweeny, Kate) Modified on 3/21/2011 to create docket entry relationship (pmil). [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/17/2011)
2011-03-17
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Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/17/2011)
2011-03-17
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WITHDRAWN - MOTION to Dismiss Counts 2 and 3 by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] Modified on 4/27/2011 (M,M). (Entered: 03/18/2011)
2011-03-18
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ORDER for Pro hac vice of John Michael Hintz; Filing fee $ 50.00, receipt number 34683012137. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 03/22/11. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Cover Letter)(pmil) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/22/2011)
2011-03-22
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Notice of Hearing Date set for April 15, 2011 re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Counts 2 and 3, 6 MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, To Dismiss Counts Two and Three (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/28/2011)
2011-03-28
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Rockwell Automation, Inc., filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,716,241, # 2 Exhibit POINT I/O Selection Guide, Pub. No. 1734-SG001D-EN-P (Sept. 2010), # 3 Exhibit Markup Showing Changes from Original Complaint to Amended Complaint)(Cook, Robert) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/30/2011)
2011-03-30
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Opposition to 6 MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, To Dismiss Counts Two and Three (directed to the motion to transfer, with the motion to dismiss being addressed in a separate opposition) filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of R. Cook, attaching documents), # 2 Exhibit Complaint by Rockwell Automation filed in the Western District of Wisconsin (with exhibits))(Cook, Robert) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/31/2011)
2011-03-31
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Opposition to 9 MOTION to Dismiss Counts 2 and 3 filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Cook, Robert) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 03/31/2011)
2011-03-31
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Rebuttal Brief re 6 MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, To Dismiss Counts Two and Three filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-07
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Declaration re 15 Rebuttal Brief Motion to Transfer by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-07
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Declaration re 15 Rebuttal Brief Motion to Transfer by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to McSweeny Decl, # 2 Exhibit B to McSweeny Decl)(McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-07
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Rebuttal Brief re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Counts 2 and 3 filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (McSweeny, Kate) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/07/2011)
2011-04-07
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NOTICE of Appearance by Philana Shell Handler on behalf of WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (Handler, Philana) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/14/2011)
2011-04-14
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge T. S. Ellis, III: Motion Hearing held on 4/15/2011 re: 9 MOTION to Dismiss Counts 2 and 3 filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc., 6 MOTION to Transfer Case Or, In The Alternative, To Dismiss Counts Two and Three filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Appearances: Robert Cook for Pltff; Kate McSweeny and John Hintz, pro hac vice. Heard, findings stated, and granted - case transferred to N.D. Ohio, not to Wisconsin. Order to follow. (Court Reporter M. Rodriquez.) (tbul, ) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/15/2011)
2011-04-15
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ORDERED that defendant's motion to transfer or, in the alternative, to dismiss counsts two and three of the complaint (Docs. Nos. 6 and 9) is GRANTED insofar as the case is TRANSFERRED to the ND of OH. A ruling on the alternative motion to dismiss is left for resolution by the transferee court. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 4/15/2011. (rban, ) [Transferred from vaed on 4/18/2011.] (Entered: 04/18/2011)
2011-04-15
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CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Virginia Eastern. Case number 1:11-cv-00162. Electronic file, transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 04/18/2011)
2011-04-18
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Magistrate Consent Form issued. (S,He) (Entered: 04/19/2011)
2011-04-19
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Attorney Appearance by Scott S. Balber filed by on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/20/2011)
2011-04-20
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Motion for attorney Kate McSweeny to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4666774, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/20/2011)
2011-04-20
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Motion for attorney Paul Tanck to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4666800, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/20/2011)
2011-04-20
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Motion for attorney John Michael Hintz to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4668286, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/21/2011)
2011-04-21
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Proposed Order to Withdraw Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Related document(s) 21, 9 . (Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/21/2011)
2011-04-21
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Answer to 12 Amended complaint,, Counterclaim against WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/22/2011)
2011-04-22
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Order. Counsel for all parties in the above captioned action have conferred and agree to the withdrawal of Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s pending Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, re 21 Order on Motion to change/transfer venue, 9 filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc., 28 Proposed Order filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 04/27/2011. (M,M) (Entered: 04/27/2011)
2011-04-27
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Attorney Appearance by Mark C. Johnson filed by on behalf of WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Attorney Appearance by Jay R. Campbell filed by on behalf of WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Campbell, Jay) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Notice Case Management Notice filed by All Parties. (Balber, Scott) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Robert N. Cook to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682904, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Robert N. Cook)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Robert N. Cook to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682904, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Robert N. Cook)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Philana S. Handler to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682927, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Philana S. Handler)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Philana S. Handler to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682927, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Philana S. Handler)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Michael E. Whitham to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682928, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Michael E. Whitham)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Motion for attorney Michael E. Whitham to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-4682928, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Michael E. Whitham)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 04/29/2011)
2011-04-29
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Letter To the Clerk of Court filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 05/04/2011)
2011-05-04
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Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 6/13/2011 at 02:00 PM at Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 05/06/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(M,M) (Entered: 05/06/2011)
2011-05-06
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Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 6/13/2011 at 02:00 PM at Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 05/06/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(M,M) (Entered: 05/06/2011)
2011-05-06
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Case Management Conference Scheduling Order with case management conference to be held on 6/13/2011 at 02:00 PM at Chambers 15B before Judge Christopher A. Boyko. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 05/06/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(M,M) (Entered: 05/06/2011)
2011-05-06
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Motion to continue June 13, 2011 Case Management Conference to June 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. filed by Counter-Claimant Rockwell Automation, Inc., Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc., Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Counter-Defendant WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 05/11/2011)
2011-05-11
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Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Counterclaims in Reply to 29 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Cook, Robert) Modified text on 5/13/2011 (W,G). (Entered: 05/12/2011)
2011-05-12
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Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Counter-Claimant Rockwell Automation, Inc., Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief in Support, # 3 Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 7.1(f))(Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 05/13/2011)
2011-05-13
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Joint Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Under Fed. R. Civ. P.26(f), L.R. 16.3(b)(3) and L.P.R. 2.1, parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. Related document(s) 38 .(Cook, Robert) (Entered: 06/10/2011)
2011-06-10
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Opposition to 41 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Faber excerpts, # 2 Exhibit Certification of compliance with LR 7.1(f))(Handler, Philana) (Entered: 06/15/2011)
2011-06-15
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Opposition to 41 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Faber excerpts, # 2 Exhibit Certification of compliance with LR 7.1(f))(Handler, Philana) (Entered: 06/15/2011)
2011-06-15
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Opposition to 41 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Faber excerpts, # 2 Exhibit Certification of compliance with LR 7.1(f))(Handler, Philana) (Entered: 06/15/2011)
2011-06-15
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Reply to response to 41 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 7.1(f))(Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 07/01/2011)
2011-07-01
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Reply to response to 41 Motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Compliance with Local Rule 7.1(f))(Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 07/01/2011)
2011-07-01
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Letter to the Clerk of Court filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 02/07/2012)
2012-02-07
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Notice of Withdrawal of John M. Hintz filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 02/17/2012)
2012-02-17
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Opinion and Order denying Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s Motion for judgment on the pleadings...(more) (Related Doc # 41 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 3/7/2012.(M,M)
2012-03-07
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Motion for Entry of Protective Order and Motion for Case Management Conference filed by all parties. (Johnson, Mark). Added second motion part and modified text on 8/6/2012 (P, S). (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-08-03
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Report of Parties' Planning Meeting (revised), parties do not consent to this case being assigned to the magistrate judge, filed by All Parties. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-08-03
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Proposed Stipulated Protective Order filed by All Parties. (Johnson, Mark) Modified text on 8/6/2012 (P, S). (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-08-03
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Stipulated Protective Order. (Related doc # 50 ). Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 8/9/2012. (H,CM) (Entered: 08/09/2012)
2012-08-09
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Attorney Appearance by Nicholas J. Gingo filed by on behalf of WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney David L. De Bruin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523335, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of David L. De Bruin)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney David L. De Bruin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523335, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of David L. De Bruin)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney Gilberto E. Espinoza to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523373, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Gilberto E. Espinoza)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney Gilberto E. Espinoza to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523373, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Gilberto E. Espinoza)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney Marshall J. Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523385, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Marshall J. Schmitt)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Motion for attorney Marshall J. Schmitt to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5523385, filed by Plaintiff WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Marshall J. Schmitt)(Gingo, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
2012-08-16
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Notice of Case Management Conference. Conference to be held on 10/5/2012 at 10:00 AM at Chambers 15B. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 9/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(H,CM) (Entered: 09/19/2012)
2012-09-19
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Notice of Case Management Conference. Conference to be held on 10/5/2012 at 10:00 AM at Chambers 15B. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 9/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(H,CM) (Entered: 09/19/2012)
2012-09-19
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Notice of Case Management Conference. Conference to be held on 10/5/2012 at 10:00 AM at Chambers 15B. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 9/19/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Report of Parties' Planning Meeting, # 2 Consent Package)(H,CM) (Entered: 09/19/2012)
2012-09-19
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Motion to adjourn the October 5, 2012 Case Management Conference until October 26, 2012 or subsequent date convenient for the Court filed by Counter-Claimant Rockwell Automation, Inc., Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Related document(s) 56 . (Tanck, Paul) Modified text on 10/2/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 09/28/2012)
2012-09-28
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Memorandum in support of opposed motion to adjourn the October 5, 2012 Case Management Conference filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Related document(s) 57 . (Tanck, Paul) Modified text on 10/2/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 09/28/2012)
2012-09-28
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Affidavit/Declaration of Paul J. Tanck in support of motion to adjourn October 5, 2012 Case Management Conference filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Related document(s) 58, 57 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - email)(Tanck, Paul) Modified text on 10/2/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 09/28/2012)
2012-09-28
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Affidavit/Declaration of Paul J. Tanck in support of motion to adjourn October 5, 2012 Case Management Conference filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Related document(s) 58, 57 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - email)(Tanck, Paul) Modified text on 10/2/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 09/28/2012)
2012-09-28
2
Attorney Appearance by Steven M. Auvil filed by on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 10/24/2012)
2012-10-24
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Motion for attorney Abbe David Lowell to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5652703, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Abbe David Lowell)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 10/24/2012)
2012-10-24
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Motion for attorney Abbe David Lowell to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0647-5652703, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Abbe David Lowell)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 10/24/2012)
2012-10-24
2
Motion for Steven M. Auvil to appear by telephone at the Case Management Conference on Friday, October 26, 2012 filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Auvil, Steven) Modified text on 10/25/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 10/24/2012)
2012-10-24
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Letter to the Honorable Judge Christopher A. Boyko regarding Case Management Conference filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Tanck, Paul) Modified text on 10/31/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 10/30/2012)
2012-10-30
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Proposed stipulation regarding joinder and limitations on discovery filed by All Parties. (Johnson, Mark) Modified text on 11/6/2012 (P,G). (Entered: 11/05/2012)
2012-11-05
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Order granting 64 Stipulation regarding joinder and limitations on discovery; WAGO KONTAKTTECHNIK GmbH & CO. KG joined as a Plaintiff. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 11/7/2012. (H,CM) (Entered: 11/07/2012)
2012-11-07
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Case Management Order. Initial Disclosures due by 11/14/2012. Invalidity and Unenforceability Contentions due by 11/27/2012. Parties to be Joined and Pleading Amendments due by 11/30/2012. Exchange of Proposed Terms for Construction due by 11/30/2012. Plaintiffs' Response to Defendant's Invalidity and Unenforceability Contentions due by 12/11/2012. Final List of Claim Terms due by 12/28/2012. Exchange of Preliminary Claim Constructions and Evidence due by 1/11/2013. Disclosure of Claim Construction Expert due by 1/25/2013. Disclosure of Claim Construction Rebuttal Expert due by 2/15/2013. Parties to submit dates for settlement conference to be held within 30 days of disclosure of claim construction rebuttal expert to Court by 11/19/2012. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 11/7/2012. (H,CM) (Entered: 11/07/2012)
2012-11-07
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Notice of Change of Firm filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 11/14/2012)
2012-11-14
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Notice of Availability for Settlement Conference filed by All Parties. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 11/20/2012)
2012-11-20
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Settlement Conference Order. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 11/28/2012. (H,CM) (Entered: 11/28/2012)
2012-11-28
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Order of Reassignment. This case is returned to the Clerk for reassignment with the approval of the Chief Judge to Judge James S. Gwin for all further proceedings. Judge Christopher A. Boyko on 12/17/2012. (H,CM) (Entered: 12/17/2012)
2012-12-17
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Minutes of status conference before Judge James S. Gwin on 1/11/13. (Court Reporter: none; Time: 2 hrs. 6 min.) (M,G) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-01-14
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Case Management Conference Plan/Order signed by Judge James S. Gwin on 1/14/13. Case assigned to the Standard Track. Parties to be joined and pleadings were to be amended by 11/30/12. Preliminary discovery due by 5/13/13. Dispositive motions to be filed by 5/20/13 with responses due 6/3/13 and replies due 6/10/13. All discovery due by 8/12/13. Claim construction hearing, if necessary, set for 3/15/13 at 12:00 noon, Courtroom 18A (Cleveland) followed immediately by a status conference in Chambers 18A. Final pretrial conference set for 9/11/13 at 4:00 p.m., Chambers 18A (Cleveland) and jury trial assigned on a two-week standby basis beginning 9/16/13 at 8:00 a.m., in Courtroom 18A (Cleveland). Counsel shall familiarize themselves with this entire entry as not all deadlines/requirements are contained in this docket entry. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, B and C) (M,G) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-01-14
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Case Management Conference Plan/Order signed by Judge James S. Gwin on 1/14/13. Case assigned to the Standard Track. Parties to be joined and pleadings were to be amended by 11/30/12. Preliminary discovery due by 5/13/13. Dispositive motions to be filed by 5/20/13 with responses due 6/3/13 and replies due 6/10/13. All discovery due by 8/12/13. Claim construction hearing, if necessary, set for 3/15/13 at 12:00 noon, Courtroom 18A (Cleveland) followed immediately by a status conference in Chambers 18A. Final pretrial conference set for 9/11/13 at 4:00 p.m., Chambers 18A (Cleveland) and jury trial assigned on a two-week standby basis beginning 9/16/13 at 8:00 a.m., in Courtroom 18A (Cleveland). Counsel shall familiarize themselves with this entire entry as not all deadlines/requirements are contained in this docket entry. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, B and C) (M,G) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-01-14
2
Motion for attorney Jacob P. Martinez to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-5786037, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jacob P. Martinez)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 01/17/2013)
2013-01-17
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Motion for attorney Jacob P. Martinez to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-5786037, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jacob P. Martinez)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 01/17/2013)
2013-01-17
2
Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by All Parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Paul K. Wright, Ph.D. Declaration (FILING ERROR, SEE DOCUMENT 75 FOR CORRECT ENTRY), # 2 Exhibit 2 - Arthur Zatarain, P.E. Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - English translation of DE4402002, # 4 Exhibit 4 - English translation of File No. 4b O 292/08 Decision)(Tanck, Paul) Modified to mark Exhibit 1 as filing error on 2/19/2013. Attorney to refile as exhibit) (S,R). Modified on 2/19/2013 to add link (H,SP). (Entered: 02/18/2013)
2013-02-18
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Replacement Exhibit 1 to Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by All Parties (Related document(s) 74 ) (Tanck, Paul). Modified text on 2/19/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 02/19/2013)
2013-02-19
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Motion for attorney Gregory J. Carbo to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-5840653, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Gregory J. Carbo)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 02/19/2013)
2013-02-19
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Motion for attorney Gregory J. Carbo to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 120, receipt number 0647-5840653, filed by Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Gregory J. Carbo)(Auvil, Steven) (Entered: 02/19/2013)
2013-02-19
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Markman Brief filed by WAGO KONTAKTTECHNIK GmbH & CO. KG, WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Pat. No. 5,716,241, # 2 Exhibit B - Response to Office Action, # 3 Exhibit C - Zatarain Deposition Transcript, # 4 Exhibit D - Wright Deposition Transcript, # 5 Exhibit E - U.S. Pat. No. 4,956,747)(Johnson, Mark) (Entered: 03/04/2013)
2013-03-04
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Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Declaration of Gregory Carbo in Support of Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Related document(s) 78 ). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from the Declaration of Arthur Zatarain, # 2 Exhibit B - Office Action Response, # 3 Exhibit C - Translation of 12/14/04 decision from the Federal Patent Court of Germany, # 4 Exhibit D - Translation of document bearing production numbers WVG33428-33444, # 5 Exhibit E - Excerpts of 2/26/13 deposition of Paul Kenneth Wright) (Carbo, Gregory). Modified text on 3/5/2013 (H,SP). (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-05
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Notice of Filing Corrected Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support Corrected Opening Markman Brief)Related document(s) 78 .(Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 03/11/2013)
2013-03-11
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Notice of Filing Corrected Opening Markman Brief filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support Corrected Opening Markman Brief)Related document(s) 78 .(Tanck, Paul) (Entered: 03/11/2013)
2013-03-11
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