HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. GOOGLE LLC

Summary

Headwater Research is suing Google for patent infringement. The case involves patents related to internet technology and data handling. Headwater alleges Google has violated its patented intellectual property without authorization, and the lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged unauthorized use.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Headwater Research LLC (plaintiff) Google LLC (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #882026-09-01

   Pro Hac Vice

2. #872026-09-01

   Pro Hac Vice

3. #862026-08-31

   Notice (Other)

4. #852026-08-31

   Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures

5. 2026-08-31

   Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

6. 2026-08-31

   Clerk's Notice re: Consent or Declination

7. #812026-08-18

   CLERK'S NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFER IN FROM DISTRICT OF TEXAS WESTERN CASE NO. 7:25-cv-00380 (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2026) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

8. #802026-08-18

   Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 11/11/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 11/18/2026 10:00 AM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2026) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

9. #792026-08-18

   Case transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 7:25-cv-00380. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 08/18/2026)

10. #782026-07-08

    SEALED ORDER ON THE PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY(DKT. NO. 66) AND THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER (DKT. NO. 37). Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (slt) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

11. 2026-07-08

    Case transferred to Northern District of California. (slt)

12. #772026-07-01

    ORDER Resetting Markman Hearing Held in Person. Markman Hearing reset for 7/30/2026 09:00 AM in Waco before Judge Derek T. Gilliland. Signed by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (jb3) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

13. #762026-06-23

    Joint Claim Construction Brief or Statement by HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC. (Fenster, Marc) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

14. 2026-01-06

    Text Order MOOTING 27 Motion for Extension of Time to File because the proposed scheduling order has since been filed. Entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (CWlc)

15. 2026-01-06

    Text Order MOOTING 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File because the proposed scheduling order has since been filed. Entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (CWlc)

16. 2026-01-06

    Text Order MOOTING 14 Motion to Dismiss in light of the amended complaint (Dkt. No. 26) and the newly filed motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 33). Entered by Judge Derek T. Gilliland. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (CWlc)

17. 2025-10-14

    DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 10 Notice of Appearance Local Rule CV-10(b) requires signature block to include mailing address, email address, signature, state bar card number, and telephone and fax numbers (including area code). (ktm)

18. 2025-09-17

    RESET Deadlines: GOOGLE LLC answer due 11/10/2025. (jb3)

19. 2025-09-17

    Text Order GRANTING 8 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, Plead, or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Original Complaint. It is ORDERED that Defendant Google LLC shall have up to and including November 10, 2025, to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Original Complaint. Entered by Judge David Counts. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (db)

20. 2025-08-27

    Case assigned to Judge David Counts pursuant to the Order Assigning Business of the Court as it Relates to Patent Cases filed 7/25/2022. 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. (slt)

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