WSOU Investments LLC v. Google LLC

6:20-cv-00575

Overview

Case Number 6:20-cv-00575

Filing Date 2020-06-29

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2022-02-24

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

Presiding Judge Alan D Albright

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Defendant

Google LLC

Represented By

8 Attorneys Listed

Sanjiv Prakash Laud

McCurdy LLC

Tel: +1 (612) 416-3336

McCurdy LLC, 2811 University Ave SE, #14637

Patrick C. Clutter

Potter Minton, P.C.

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 531-3937

110 North College Avenue,Suite 500, Tyler, TX 75702

Michael E. Jones

Potter Minton PC

Tel: +1 (903) 597-8311

Fax: +1 (903) 531-3939

110 N College, Suite 500

Edwin 0. Garcia

Jones Day

Tel: +1 (202) 879-3695

Fax: +1 (202) 626-1700

Jones Day, 51 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.

Zheng "Chris&quo Liu

Jones Day

Tel: +1 (202) 879-3939

Fax: +1 (202) 626-1700

Jones Day, 51 Louisiana Avenue NW

Tracy Ann Stitt

Jones Day

Tel: +1 (202) 879-3939

Fax: +1 (202) 626-1700

Jones Day, 51 Louisiana Avenue NW

Tharan Gregory Lanier

Jones Day

Tel: +1 (650) 739-3939

Fax: +1 (650) 739-3900

Jones Day, 1755 Embarcadero Road

Israel Sasha Mayergoyz

Jones Day

Tel: +1 (312) 782-3939

Fax: +1 (312) 782-8585

Jones Day, 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3500

Plaintiff

WSOU Investments LLC

Represented By

14 Attorneys Listed

James L. Etheridge

Etheridge Law Group, PLLC

Tel: +1 (817) 470-7249

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 120-324, Southlake, TX 76092

Travis Lee Richins

Etheridge Law Group, PLLC

Tel: +1 (817) 470-7249

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 120 / 324, Southlake, TX 76092

Theresa M. Dawson

CarterArnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 550-8188

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8185

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75206

Ryan Scott Loveless

Etheridge Law Group PLLC

Tel: +1 (972) 292-8303

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 E Southlake Blvd, Suite 120-324

Nathan K. Cummings

Etheridge Law Group

Tel: +1 (703) 989-3062

2600 East Southlake Blvd Suite 120-324, Southlake, TX 76902

Michael C. Pomeroy

Carter Arnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 550-8188

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8188

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500

Mark D. Siegmund

Steckler Wayne Cherry & Love, PLLC

Tel: +1 (254) 651-3690

Fax: +1 (254) 651-3689

8416 Old McGregor Rd., Waco, TX 76712

Jeffrey Huang

Etheridge Law Group PLLC

Tel: +1 (408) 797-9059

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 East Southlake Blvd, Suite 120-324

Brian Matthew Koide

Etheridge Law Group, PLLC

Tel: +1 (703) 565-2852

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 E. Southlake Blvd, Suite 120-324

Brett Aaron Mangrum

Etheridge Law Group

Tel: +1 (469) 401-2659

Fax: +1 (817) 887-5950

2600 East Southlake Blvd., Suite 120-324, Southlake, TX 76092

Bradley David Liddle

Carter Arnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 431-4990

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8185

8150 N Central Expressway, Suite 500

Scott W. Breedlove

Carter Arnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 550-8188

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8185

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500

Linda R. Stahl

Carter Arnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 736-3949

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8185

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500

E. Leon Carter

Carter Arnett PLLC

Tel: +1 (214) 550-8160

Fax: +1 (214) 550-8185

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge

Alan D Albright

Patents Involved

No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.

Docket Entries

STANDING ORDER from U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright regarding scheduled civil hearings. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Standing Order from Chief Judge Garcia re COVID19 Court Procedures)(mc5) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

2020-03-12

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STANDING ORDER from U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright regarding scheduled civil hearings. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Standing Order from Chief Judge Garcia re COVID19 Court Procedures)(mc5) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

2020-03-12

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13707913). No Summons requested at this time, filed by WSOU Investments LLC d/b/a Brazos Licensing and Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

2020-06-29

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13707913). No Summons requested at this time, filed by WSOU Investments LLC d/b/a Brazos Licensing and Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

2020-06-29

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WSOU Investments LLC v. Google LLC

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Google LLC Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

WSOU Investments LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

STANDING ORDER from U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright regarding scheduled civil hearings. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Standing Order from Chief Judge Garcia re COVID19 Court Procedures)(mc5) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

STANDING ORDER from U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright regarding scheduled civil hearings. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Standing Order from Chief Judge Garcia re COVID19 Court Procedures)(mc5) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13707913). No Summons requested at this time, filed by WSOU Investments LLC d/b/a Brazos Licensing and Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13707913). No Summons requested at this time, filed by WSOU Investments LLC d/b/a Brazos Licensing and Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13707913). No Summons requested at this time, filed by WSOU Investments LLC d/b/a Brazos Licensing and Development. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by WSOU Investments LLC. (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/29/2020)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. 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)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan Scott Loveless on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC (Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Travis Lee Richins on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC (Richins, Travis) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by WSOU Investments LLC. (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

Summons Issued as to Google LLC. (bw) (Entered: 06/30/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brett Aaron Mangrum on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC. Attorney Brett Aaron Mangrum added to party WSOU Investments LLC(pty:pla) (Mangrum, Brett) (Entered: 07/08/2020)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by WSOU Investments LLC. Google LLC served on 7/7/2020, answer due 7/28/2020. (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 07/10/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael E. Jones on behalf of Google LLC. Attorney Michael E. Jones added to party Google LLC(pty:dft) (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Patrick C. Clutter on behalf of Google LLC. Attorney Patrick C. Clutter added to party Google LLC(pty:dft) (Clutter, Patrick) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Reset Answer Deadlines: Google LLC answer due 9/11/2020. (bw)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jeffrey Huang on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC. Attorney Jeffrey Huang added to party WSOU Investments LLC(pty:pla) (Huang, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael E. Jones on behalf of Tharan Gregory Lanier ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13954284) by on behalf of Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 09/10/2020)

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 09/11/2020)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark D. Siegmund on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC. Attorney Mark D. Siegmund added to party WSOU Investments LLC(pty:pla) (Siegmund, Mark) (Entered: 09/15/2020)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 09/25/2020)

STATUS REPORT (Joint Notice of Readiness) by WSOU Investments LLC. (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Google LLC, re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Google LLC (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2020)

ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS PATENT CASE. This case is SET for a telephonic Rule 16 Case Management Conference on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bw) (Entered: 10/06/2020)

ORDER CANCELLING TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 01:30 PM is hereby CANCELLED until further order of the court. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bw) (Entered: 10/16/2020)

ORDER Setting Markman Hearing for 3/25/2021 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot4) (Entered: 10/27/2020)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Disputed Scheduling Order by WSOU Investments LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - WSOU's Proposed Schedule)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Disputed Scheduling Order by WSOU Investments LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - WSOU's Proposed Schedule)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 10/30/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brian Matthew Koide on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC. Attorney Brian Matthew Koide added to party WSOU Investments LLC(pty:pla) (Koide, Brian) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brian Matthew Koide on behalf of WSOU Investments LLC (Koide, Brian) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

Updated Standing Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jkda) (Entered: 11/10/2020)

Joint MOTION TO ENTER FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER re 29 Order by WSOU Investments LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Agreed First Amended Scheduling Order)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 11/10/2020)

Joint MOTION TO ENTER FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER re 29 Order by WSOU Investments LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Agreed First Amended Scheduling Order)(Etheridge, James) (Entered: 11/10/2020)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING EXCHANGE OF CLAIM TERMS FOR CONSTRUCTION by WSOU Investments LLC (Siegmund, Mark) (Entered: 12/18/2020)

NOTICE of Compliance Regarding Exchange of Proposed Claim Constructions by WSOU Investments LLC (Siegmund, Mark) (Entered: 01/08/2021)

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE by WSOU Investments LLC (Siegmund, Mark) (Entered: 01/14/2021)

BRIEF by WSOU Investments LLC. (Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Pleadings in Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. as of 2/12/2021. (bot1) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

BRIEF by WSOU Investments LLC. (Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 02/26/2021)

BRIEF regarding 35 Brief by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 17 - Set 3 - Applicant Arguments Remarks Made in an Amendment)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

BRIEF regarding 35 Brief by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 17 - Set 3 - Applicant Arguments Remarks Made in an Amendment)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

NOTICE Joint Claim Construction Statement by WSOU Investments LLC (Etheridge, James) (Entered: 03/15/2021)

ORDER Setting Markman Hearing by Zoom for 3/25/2021 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright,. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (mm6) (Entered: 03/17/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael E. Jones for Zheng "Chris" Liu (Filing fee $100 receipt number 0542-14607336) by on behalf of Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) Modified on 3/18/2021 to add receipt number(tr). (Entered: 03/18/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael E. Jones for Tracy Stitt ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14607702) by on behalf of Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael E. Jones for Israel Sasha Mayergoyz ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14610040) by on behalf of Google LLC. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2021)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Opposed MOTION for Hearing re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

Opposed MOTION for Hearing re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 47 Opposed MOTION for Hearing re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 47 Opposed MOTION for Hearing re 16 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 04/22/2021)

CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ab4) (Entered: 06/02/2021)

Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 06/17/2021)

MOTION for Summary Judgment of Patent Ineligibility Under 35 USC Sec. 101 by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - '928 Patent, # 2 Ex. 2 - App. Brief)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

MOTION for Summary Judgment of Patent Ineligibility Under 35 USC Sec. 101 by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - '928 Patent, # 2 Ex. 2 - App. Brief)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

MOTION for Summary Judgment of Patent Ineligibility Under 35 USC Sec. 101 by Google LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - '928 Patent, # 2 Ex. 2 - App. Brief)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/30/2021)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Patent Ineligibility Under 35 USC Sec. 101 filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by WSOU Investments LLC, re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Patent Ineligibility Under 35 USC Sec. 101 filed by Defendant Google LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Loveless, Ryan) (Entered: 08/12/2021)

Google LLC

WSOU Investments LLC