PatentTXED5:19-cv-00036Closed

Maxell Ltd. v. Apple Inc

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Summary

Maxell Ltd. is suing Apple Inc. over patent infringement in federal court in Texas. The case involves U.S. Patent 15:1126, though the specific technology or product at issue is not detailed in the available case information. Shane A Nelson is also named as a party to the dispute.

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Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
TXED
Docket no.
5:19-cv-00036
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
Robert W. Schroeder, III
Disposition
dismissed
Filed
2019-03-15
Last filing
2021-04-07
Terminated
2021-04-07

Cause

15:1126 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Maxell Ltd. (plaintiff) Apple Inc (defendant) Shane A Nelson (technical advisor)

Docket entries

  1. #6992021-04-07

    FINAL JUDGMENT. Pursuant to the Courts order dismissing the case, the Court hereby enters Final Judgment. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the above-captioned case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. All motions by either party not previously ruled on are hereby DENIED-AS-MOOT. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 04/07/21. (lfs, ) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

  2. #6982021-04-07

    ORDER granting 690 Joint Motion to Dismiss. The motion indicates that the parties have reached settlement on all matters in controversy asserted in theabove-captioned cause of action. The motion is GRANTED. It is thereforeORDERED that all claims for relief asserted by Plaintiff Maxell, Ltd. against Defendant Apple Inc. are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. It is furtherORDERED that all attorneys fees, costs of court and expenses shall be borne by each party incurring the same. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 04/07/21. (lfs, ) (Entered: 04/07/2021)

  3. #6972021-04-06

    PUBLICLY AVAILABLE VERSION OF DOCKET NO. 681. (lfs, ) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

  4. #6962021-04-06

    ORDER. Before the Court is the parties amended joint submission regarding a publicly available redacted version of the Courts order granting Apples Motion to Strike and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment (Docket No. 695). The parties have agreed that the Courts order may be unsealed in its entirety. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall enter Docket No. 695-1 on the docket as the publicly available version of Docket No. 681. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 04/05/21. (lfs, ) (Entered: 04/06/2021)

  5. 2020-08-25

    ***FILED IN ERROR. Document # 507,. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (lfs, )

  6. 2020-07-02

    NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the SEALED PATENT MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of No Invalidity of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,748,317, 6,580,999, and 6,430,498 in View of the Abowd, Cyberguide and Navtalk Alleged Prior Art by Maxell Ltd submitted document 371 - exceeds page limit per Local Rule CV-7. Correction should be made by one business day. (slo, )

  7. 2020-07-02

    NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the SEALED PATENT MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of No Invalidity of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,748,317, 6,580,999, and 6,430,498 in View of the Abowd, Cyberguide and Navtalk Alleged Prior Art by Maxell Ltd submitted document 371- exceeds page limit per Local Rule CV-7. Correction should be made by one business day. (slo, )

  8. 2020-05-04

    NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the #308 submitted No Certificate of Authorization to File Under Seal. Correction should be made by one business day (slo, )

  9. 2020-03-27

    ***FILED IN ERROR. Document # 245,. PLEASE IGNORE. ATTORNEY WILL REFILE*** (lfs, )

  10. 2019-12-18

    ***FILED IN ERROR, PER ATTORNEY-- Document # 164, REPLY CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF. PLEASE IGNORE. Document has been refiled-See Document #165. *** (slo, )

  11. 2019-11-27

    ***FILED IN ERROR, Per Attorney. Document # 144, Sealed Response. Attorney to refile. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (slo, )

  12. 2019-10-16

    ***FILED IN ERROR. Documents # 88, 89, and 90, transcripts. PLEASE IGNORE. Transcripts will be refiled.*** (lfs, )

  13. 2019-08-19

    ~Util - Terminate Motions

  14. 2019-08-19

    ORDER. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff Maxell Ltd. shall file an opposition brief to Apple Inc.s Amended Motion to Transfer Venue (Docket No. 57) of no more than 25 pages, exclusive of any exhibits, and Apple Inc. shall file a reply brief of no more than 10 pages, exclusive of any exhibits. It is further ORDERED that, in light of the Amended Motion to Transfer Venue (Docket No. 57), Apple Inc.s Motion to Transfer Venue (Docket No. 52) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 08/19/19. (lfs, )

  15. 2019-06-19

    Scheduling Conference held on 6/19/2019 before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Counsel in attendance were Geoff Culbertson, Tripp Fussell, Bobby Lamb, Luann Simmons, Tony Beasley, and Andrew Stein. (bas)

  16. 2019-04-18

    Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Apple Inc to 5/23/2019. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, )

  17. 2019-04-03

    Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Apple Inc to 5/8/2019. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, )

  18. 2019-03-18

    NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice submitted-- Document not submitted for approval prior to filing. Correction should be made by One Business Day. (slo, )

  19. 2019-03-15

    In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (slo, )

  20. 2019-03-15

    Case Assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (slo, )

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