PatentN.D. Cal.3:11-cv-06277Closed

Joao Control and Monitoring Systems of California LLC v. Sling Media, Inc.

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Summary

Joao Control and Monitoring Systems of California LLC and BMW of North America sued multiple defendants including Honeywell, Sling Media, UTC Fire and Security, and others for patent infringement. The case involves a patent related to control and monitoring systems, likely covering vehicle or security monitoring technology. The lawsuit targets companies across automotive, security, and surveillance sectors.

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Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Other counsel (amici, etc.)
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Docket no.
3:11-cv-06277
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
Edward M. Chen
Disposition
settled / voluntarily dismissed
Filed
2011-12-16
Last filing
2013-02-05
Terminated
2013-02-06

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Sling Media6Joao ControlMonitoring Systems of California

Parties

Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC (plaintiff) BMW of North America LLC (plaintiff) Honeywell International, Inc. (defendant) Xanboo Inc (defendant) UTC Fire and Security Corporation (defendant) Tyco International US Inc (defendant) Smartvue Corporation (defendant) Skyway Security LLC (defendant) Safefreight Technology Corporation (defendant) Onstar LLC (defendant) On Net Surveillance Systems Inc (defendant) Magtec Products Inc (defendant) Iveda Corporation (defendant) Drivecam Inc (defendant) Byremote Inc (defendant) American Honda Motor Company Inc (defendant) Alarmclub.com Inc (defendant) ACTI Corporation Inc (defendant) Mercedes Benz USA LLC (defendant) Joao Control and Monitoring Systems of California LLC (counter defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #2512013-02-05

    NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC (Ritcheson, Steven) (Filed on 2/5/2013) (Entered: 02/05/2013)

  2. #2502012-12-03

    ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 248 Motion to Continue Further CMC to 3/14/13 at 10:30 a.m. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2012) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

  3. #2492012-12-03

    STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING ENE DEADLINE T0 3/4/13 re 247 Stipulation filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 12/3/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2012) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

  4. 2012-12-03

    Set/Reset Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines: Further Case Management Conference set for 3/14/2013 10:30 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. Case Management Statement due by 3/7/2013. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2012)

  5. #2482012-11-30

    Joint MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Abbey, Maureen) (Filed on 11/30/2012) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

  6. #2472012-11-30

    STIPULATION to Extend Early Neutral Evaluation Deadline filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. (Abbey, Maureen) (Filed on 11/30/2012) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

  7. #2462012-10-04

    STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING THE EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION DEADLINE re 245 Stipulation filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on October 4, 2012. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2012) (Entered: 10/04/2012)

  8. #2452012-10-02

    STIPULATION to Extend Deadline to Complete Early Neutral Evaluation - JOINT SUBMISSION filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. (Abbey, Maureen) (Filed on 10/2/2012) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

  9. #2442012-08-07

    ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen Granting in Part and Denying in Part 231 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/7/2012) (Entered: 08/07/2012)

  10. #2432012-07-27

    Transcript of Proceedings held on 7-6-2012, before Judge Edward M. Chen. Court Reporter/Transcriber Debra L. Pas, CRR, Telephone number (415) 431-1477. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerks Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction.After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2012. (Pas, Debra) (Filed on 7/27/2012) (Entered: 07/27/2012)

  11. #2422012-07-06

    Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 7/6/2012 before Edward M. Chen (Date Filed: 7/6/2012) re 231 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Sling Media Inc.Court took matter under submission and will issue order. Case referred to early neutral evaluation.. Case Management Statement due by 12/7/2012. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/14/2012 10:30 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Court Reporter Debra Pas.) (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/6/2012) (Entered: 07/06/2012)

  12. #2412012-07-02

    AFFIDAVIT re 240 Case Management Statement by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. (Abbey, Maureen) (Filed on 7/2/2012) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

  13. #2402012-07-02

    CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems LLC. (Abbey, Maureen) (Filed on 7/2/2012) (Entered: 07/02/2012)

  14. #2392012-06-14

    REPLY (re 231 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint ) filed bySling Media Inc. (Kim, Esther) (Filed on 6/14/2012) (Entered: 06/14/2012)

  15. #2382012-06-12

    ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 236 Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Jeffries) (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2012) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

  16. #2372012-06-12

    ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 235 Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Miller) (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2012) (Entered: 06/12/2012)

  17. 2012-02-24

    Set/Reset Deadlines as to Responses due by 3/9/2012. Replies due by 3/16/2012. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Hearing (#98) set for 4/6/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Edward M. Chen. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/24/2012)

  18. 2011-12-13

    CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2011)

  19. 2011-03-14

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Counterclaim 116 as to counter defendant Joao Control and Monitoring Systems of California LLC. (rla)

  20. 2010-12-15

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendants ACTI Corporation Inc, ADT Security Services Inc, Alarmclub.com Inc, American Honda Motor Company Inc, BMW of North America LLC, Byremote Inc, Drivecam Inc, Honeywell International Inc, Iveda Corporation, Magtec Products Inc, Mercedes Benz USA LLC, On Net Surveillance Systems Inc, Onstar LLC, Safefreight Technology Corporation, Skyway Security LLC, Sling Media Inc, Smartvue Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc, Tyco International US Inc, UTC Fire and Security Corporation and Xanboo Inc. (lwag)

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