PatentN.D. Cal.3:23-cv-02921

Zentian Ltd v. Apple Inc.

Summary

Zentian Ltd sued Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

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Coverage: 0P · 2D · 0N

Latest ruling: neutral (2023-05-03)

Coverage breakdown — the headlines behind the meter

0 plaintiff-favorable · 2 defendant-favorable · 0 neutral

Plaintiff-favorable

None classified yet.

Defendant-favorable

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2026-06-08 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0N2026-07-20 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0NDocketFiled 2023-06-142022-04-29 · ruling · favors neutral Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Jona…2022-08-31 · ruling · favors neutral Text Order GRANTING 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney entered by Judge Alan D Albright. …2023-04-03 · ruling · favors defendant Text Order GRANTING 83 Motion. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Replace Exhibit…2023-05-03 · ruling · favors neutral Text Order GRANTING 82 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Before the Court is Defendant's M…Apr 22Jun 24Jul 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Docket no.
3:23-cv-02921
Nature of suit
Patent
Filed
2023-06-14
Last filing
2026-06-18

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Apple, Inc. Zentian Ltd

Docket entries

  1. #1432026-06-18

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  2. 2025-09-29

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  3. 2025-09-17

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  4. 2025-09-17

    No description on file

  5. 2025-05-07

    No description on file

  6. 2023-10-25

    No description on file

  7. 2023-05-23

    Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated Standing Orders: Order Regarding Court Docket Management and Amended Standing Order for Pretrial Procedure. Both orders are available by clicking the hyperlink. (bot2)

  8. 2023-05-03

    Text Order GRANTING 82 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Withdraw Hector G. Gallegos (Mr. Gallegos) As Counsel. Noting that the motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. It is therefore ORDERED that Mr. Gallegos is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record for Defendant. It is further ORDERED that the docket be amended to reflect that Mr. Gallegos has withdrawn as counsel for Defendant and that he no longer needs to be noticed of any pleadings, motions, or other documents filed or served in this case. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (EKlc)

  9. 2023-04-04

    Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated Standing Order Governing Proceedings - Patent Cases available by clicking the hyperlink. (bot2)

  10. 2023-04-03

    Text Order GRANTING 83 Motion. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Replace Exhibit 2 to the Declaration in Support of Defendant's Motion to Transfer for Forum Non Conveniens. Noting that the motion is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the motion. The Court's clerk is directed to replace the prior exhibit at ECF No. 52-2 with the corrected version at ECF No. 83-1. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (EKlc)

  11. 2022-09-16

    Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated standing orders available by clicking the included hyperlinks. The updated orders are as follows:1. Standing Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases,2. Amended Standing Order On Pretrial Procedures and Requirements in Civil Cases. (bot4)

  12. 2022-08-31

    Text Order GRANTING 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Pending before the Court is Defendants Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Having considered Defendants Motion, the Court hereby GRANTS the Motion. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Aleksandra E. Eklund is withdrawn as counsel of record for Defendant Apple Inc. The Court directs the Clerk to remove Aleksandra E. Eklundfrom the Courts CM/ECF service list as counsel of record for Defendant Apple Inc. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (JGlc)

  13. 2022-05-06

    Reset Deadlines: Apple Inc. answer due 6/30/2022. (zv)

  14. 2022-04-29

    Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Jonathon K. Hance, L. Andrew Taggart and the law firm of Bracewell LLP may withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff Zentian Ltd. Entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (WMlc)

  15. 2022-03-10

    Parties shall comply with Judge Albright's updated standing orders and COVID-19 standing order available by clicking the included hyperlinks. The updated orders are as follows:1. Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness for Patent Cases 030722,2. Standing Order on Pretrial Procedures and Requirements in Civil Cases 030722,3. Standing Order Governing Proceedings 4.0 - Patent Cases 030722,4. Amended Standing Order Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Court Proceedings,5. Amended Standing Order Regarding Joint Or Unopposed Request To Change Deadlines 030722,6. Amended Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Public Versions 030722. (jkda)

  16. 2022-02-07

    Text Order GRANTING 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Rebecca T. Horwitz for Zentian Ltd. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)

  17. 2022-02-07

    Text Order GRANTING 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Nevin M. Gewertz for Zentian Ltd. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)

  18. 2022-02-07

    Text Order GRANTING 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney John M. Hughes for Zentian Ltd. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ir)

  19. 2022-02-02

    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)

  20. 2022-02-02

    All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding Patent/Trademark Cases effective 12/9/19, Attorneys filing Patent/Trademark cases in TXWD Waco division must prepare a form AO120, FLATTEN, and e-file using the "Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form" event upon opening of the case. (lad)

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