PatentS.D. Cal.3:10-cv-02618Closed

Multimedia Patent Trust v. Apple Inc.

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Summary

Canon, LG Electronics, and Multimedia Patent Trust sued Apple, TiVo, DISH Network, DIRECTV, EchoStar, News Corp, Time Warner, and others over patent infringement. The case involves a civil action under 35 U.S.C. § 145 concerning unspecified patent claims. The defendants represent major media, broadcasting, and consumer electronics companies.

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2010-12-202014-09-15 · ruling · favors defendant Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marilyn L. Huff: Appeal Mandate Hearing h…2014-09-15 · ruling · favors defendant MANDATE of USCA affirming the decision of the USDC as to 900 Notice of Appeal to the Fed…Dec 10Nov 12Sep 14filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Docket no.
3:10-cv-02618
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
Marilyn L. Huff
Disposition
judgment
Filed
2010-12-20
Last filing
2014-09-15
Terminated
2013-02-06

Cause

35:0145 Civil Action to Obtain Patent

Entities in this case

Apple90Multimedia Patent Trust

Parties

Canon, Inc. (plaintiff) Multimedia Patent Trust (plaintiff) LG Electronics, Inc. (plaintiff) Apple Inc. (plaintiff) LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. (plaintiff) Tivo, Inc. (defendant) DISH Network Corporation (defendant) DIRECTV Group, Inc. (defendant) EchoStar Corporation (defendant) LG Electronics Mobilecomm U.S.A., Inc. (defendant) News Corporation (defendant) Canon U.S.A., Inc. (defendant) Time Warner Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #9072014-09-15

    MANDATE of USCA affirming the decision of the USDC as to 900 Notice of Appeal to the Federal Circuit, filed by Multimedia Patent Trust. (akr) (Entered: 09/15/2014)

  2. #9062014-09-15

    Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marilyn L. Huff: Appeal Mandate Hearing held on 9/15/2014. USCA Federal Circuit Mandate affirming the decision of the USDC ordered filed for USCA Case Number: 2013-1620. (Court Reporter/ECR Lynnette Lawrence). (Plaintiff Attorney N/A). (Defendant Attorney Justin M. Barnes; Francis Albert). (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 09/15/2014)

  3. #9052014-08-27

    NOTICE of Spreading the Mandate: USCA Federal Circuit Mandate 2013-1620 affirming the decision of the USDC. Appeal Mandate Hearing set for 9/15/2014 10:30 AM in Courtroom 15A before Judge Marilyn L. Huff. Appearances by the parties are NOT required for this hearing. (no document attached) (smy) (Entered: 08/27/2014)

  4. #9042013-12-09

    NOTICE of Appearance by William C Rooklidge on behalf of Apple Inc. (Rooklidge, William)Attorney William C Rooklidge added to party Apple Inc.(pty:dft) (ag). (Entered: 12/09/2013)

  5. #9022013-09-13

    NOTICE by Multimedia Patent Trust re 900 Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit: Notice Pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 10(B)(1) That No Additional Transcripts Will Be Ordered. (Zisser, Bruce). Modified on 9/13/2013 to add docket text to the title of Notice stating that no additional transcripts will be ordered. (akr). (Entered: 09/13/2013)

  6. #9012013-09-05

    USCA Case Number 13-1620 for 900 Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit, filed by Multimedia Patent Trust. (akr) (Entered: 09/05/2013)

  7. #9002013-08-30

    NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit as to 828 Judgment by Multimedia Patent Trust. (Filing fee $ 455 receipt number 0974-6246494.) (Zisser, Bruce). Modified on 8/31/2013 to note that the Notice of Appeal will be electronically transmitted to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. (akr). (Entered: 08/30/2013)

  8. #8992013-08-01

    ORDER Denying 842 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Denying 843 Motion to Amend the Judgment Under Rule 59(e). Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 08/01/2013. (ag) (jrl). (Entered: 08/01/2013)

  9. #8982013-07-21

    Costs Taxed in favor of Apple Inc in the amount of $35,884.98 against plaintiff Multimedia Patent Trust (nsp) (Entered: 07/21/2013)

  10. #8972013-07-21

    Costs Taxed in favor of LG Electronice Inc in the amount of $34,789.58 against plaintiff Multimedia Patent Trust (nsp) (Entered: 07/21/2013)

  11. #8962013-07-11

    ORDER SUBMITTING LGS MOTION FOR JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW re 842 motion for judgment as a matter of law and 843 Motion to amend the judgment. The Motion Hearing set for 07/17/2013 is vacated. At the 07/17/2013 hearing, the parties should only address LGs motion to amend the judgment and LGs motion for summary judgment of claim preclusion and/or issue preclusion in Case No. 12-cv-2731. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 07/10/2013.(ag)(jrl). (Entered: 07/11/2013)

  12. #8952013-05-07

    ORDER Denying 852 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law Or, in the Alternative, a New Trial. After considering the parties' arguments in their briefs and at the hearing, the Court denies MPT's motion for judgment as a matter of law, or in the alternative, for a new trial. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 5/7/2013. (leh) (Entered: 05/08/2013)

  13. #8932013-05-07

    ORDER Granting 890 Motion to File Documents Under Seal. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 5/7/2013. (leh) (Entered: 05/07/2013)

  14. #8922013-05-06

    RESPONSE re 886 Supplemental Briefing re Defendants Response to MPTs Supplemental Briefing Regarding Judgment as a Matter of Law, or in the Alternative, a New Trial filed by Apple Inc., LG Electronics Mobilecomm U.S.A., Inc., LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., LG Electronics, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Justin M. Barnes in Support of Defendants Response to MPTs Supplemental Briefing Regarding Judgment as a Matter of Law, or in the Alternative, a New Trial, # 2 Exhibit 26 to Declaration of Justin M. Barnes, # 3 Exhibit 28 to Declaration of Justin M. Barnes, # 4 Exhibit 29 to Declaration of Justin M. Barnes)(Barnes, Justin) (ag). (Entered: 05/06/2013)

  15. #8912013-05-06

    [FILED AS SEALED DOCUMENT ON 5/7/2013] - SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 890 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Barnes, Justin) (leh). Modified on 5/7/2013 to add file date to lodgment(leh). (Entered: 05/06/2013)

  16. #8902013-05-06

    MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Barnes, Justin) (leh). (Entered: 05/06/2013)

  17. #8892013-05-06

    Costs Taxed in amount of $54,989.06 against plaintiff Multimedia Patent Trust (nsp) (Entered: 05/06/2013)

  18. #8882013-05-06

    NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Motion Hearing) held on 4/30/2013, before Judge Marilyn L. Huff. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Echo Reporting. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/28/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/6/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2013. (akr) (Entered: 05/06/2013)

  19. #8872013-05-03

    ORDER re 886 Sur-Reply Brief filed by Multimedia Patent Trust. The Court orders Defendants Apple and LG to file a brief responding to the arguments raised in MPTs sur-reply brief by 05/06/2013. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 05/03/2013.(ag) (jrl). (Entered: 05/03/2013)

  20. #8862013-05-02

    SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Plaintiff Multimedia Patent Trust. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Diane Hutnyan, # 2 Exhibit A)(Hutnyan, Diane) (ag). (Entered: 05/02/2013)

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