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Forgent Networks, Inc. v. Echostar Communications Corporation

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Summary

Forgent Networks sued Echostar Communications, Comcast, Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Motorola, and Direct TV over patent infringement related to video compression and digital video recording technology. The case involves a patent covering video encoding and transmission technology used in cable and satellite set-top boxes and DVR systems.

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Latest ruling: defendant (2007-08-09)

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2005-07-142007-08-09 · ruling · favors plaintiff ORDER denying 865 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, denying 867 Motion for Judgmen…2007-08-09 · ruling · favors defendant FINAL JUDGMENT based on the jury verdict that Plaintiff Forgent Networks, Inc. take noth…Jul 05Jul 06Aug 07filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
  • Independent counselBrian K Erickson, Herbert A Yarbrough , III, Jeffrey R Cole +4 more
  • JAMSRobert W Faulkner
  • Lance LeeLance Lee
Other counsel (amici, etc.)
Court
TXED
Docket no.
6:06-cv-00208
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
Leonard Davis
Disposition
judgment
Filed
2005-07-14
Last filing
2015-04-08
Terminated
2007-08-09

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Echostar CommunicationsForgent Networks

Parties

Echostar DBS Corporation (plaintiff) Forgent Networks, Inc. (plaintiff) Motorola, Inc. (plaintiff) Cox Communications, Inc. (plaintiff) Echostar Communications Corporation (plaintiff) Comcast Corporation (plaintiff) Direct TV Operations, LLC., (defendant) Direct TV Enterprises, LLC (defendant) Direct TV Group, Inc. (defendant) Charter Communications, Inc., (defendant) Time Warner Cable, Inc., (defendant) Robert W Faulkner (defendant) Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (defendant) Cable One, Inc. (defendant) Comcast STB Software DVR, LLC (counter claimant) Direct TV , Inc., (counter claimant) Echosphere Limited Liability Company (counter claimant) EchoStar Technologies Corporation (counter claimant) Digeo, Inc. (counter defendant) Coxcom, Inc., (movant)

Docket entries

  1. #8792007-08-09

    FINAL JUDGMENT based on the jury verdict that Plaintiff Forgent Networks, Inc. take nothing against Defendant Echostar Technologies, Corp. Further ordered that Defendant recover costs from Plaintiff as set forth in the Agreed Stipulation Regarding Echostar's Bill of Costs 876 . All relief not granted in this judgment is denied. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 8/9/07. (mjc ) (Entered: 08/09/2007)

  2. #8782007-08-09

    ORDER denying 865 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, denying 867 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law . Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 8/9/07. (mjc) (Entered: 08/09/2007)

  3. #8772007-07-20

    STIPULATION Agreed Stipulation Regarding EchoStar's Bill of Costs by Forgent Networks, Inc., EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Bill of Costs Form to Replace the Form filed on June 25, 2007 (Docket No. 866))(Carroll, Otis) (Entered: 07/20/2007)

  4. #8762007-07-12

    REPLY to Response to Motion re 865 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Adam J. LaVier# 2 Exhibit A-B to LaVier Decl.)(Barquist, Charles) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

  5. #8752007-07-12

    REPLY to Response to Motion re 867 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motion for Partial New Trial (REPLY IN SUPPORT OF FORGENT'S RENEWED MOTION FOR JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW AND MOTION FOR PARTIAL NEW TRIAL) filed by Forgent Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 1A# 3 Exhibit 1B# 4 Exhibit 1C)(Hagans, William) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

  6. #8742007-07-12

    ORDER granting 873 Motion to Dismiss. Pltf's claims against deft Directv, Inc are dismissed with prejudice, subject to this Court's retention of exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute that may arise in connection with the settlement or any matters related thereto. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 07/12/07. cc:attys 7-12-07 (mll, ) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

  7. #8732007-07-11

    MOTION to Dismiss WITH PREJUDICE (AGREED) by Forgent Networks, Inc., Direct TV, Inc.,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE)(Benoit, Bradley) (Entered: 07/11/2007)

  8. #8712007-07-05

    RESPONSE in Opposition re 867 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motion for Partial New Trial filed by EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Adam J. LaVier# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit C# 5 Exhibit D# 6 Exhibit E# 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Barquist, Charles) (Entered: 07/05/2007)

  9. #8702007-07-05

    ORDER granting 868 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 868 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 866 Proposed Bill of Costs. Documents setting forth agreed costs and any disputed costs are due by 7/23/2007. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 7/5/07. (mjc ) (Entered: 07/05/2007)

  10. #8692007-07-05

    RESPONSE to Motion re 865 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by Forgent Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit A-1# 3 Exhibit A-2# 4 Exhibit A-3# 5 Exhibit A-4# 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagans, William) (Entered: 07/05/2007)

  11. #8682007-07-03

    MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 866 Proposed Bill of Costs, by EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barquist, Charles) (Entered: 07/03/2007)

  12. #8672007-06-25

    MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Motion for Partial New Trial by Forgent Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit A-1# 3 Exhibit A-2# 4 Exhibit A-3# 5 Exhibit A-4# 6 Exhibit A-5# 7 Exhibit A-6# 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagans, William) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

  13. #8662007-06-25

    PROPOSED BILL OF COSTS filed by EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Adam J. LaVier# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit C# 5 Exhibit D# 6 Exhibit E# 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Exhibit H# 10 Exhibit I# 11 Exhibit J# 12 Exhibit K)(Barquist, Charles) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

  14. #8652007-06-25

    MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law by EchoStar Technologies Corporation, Echosphere Limited Liability Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Barquist, Charles) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

  15. #8642007-06-18

    ORDER granting 863 Motion To Extend Post-Trial Deadlines. Forgent and Echostar shall submit all post-trial filings on June 25, 2007, with oppositionsdue July 5, 2007, and replies due July 12, 2007. The Court will not extend the deadlines any further. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 6/18/07. (fnt, ) (Entered: 06/18/2007)

  16. #8632007-06-15

    MOTION to Extend Post-Trial Deadlines (Agreed) by Forgent Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagans, William) (Entered: 06/15/2007)

  17. #8622007-06-14

    Sealed Document. (Hagans, William) (Entered: 06/14/2007)

  18. #8612007-06-11

    ORDER denying as moot 796 Sealed Motion for Summary Judgment, denying as moot 838 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law . Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 6/11/07. (mjc ) (Entered: 06/11/2007)

  19. #8602007-06-05

    ORDER granting 859 Motion for Extension of Time to File Post-Trial Filings until 6/25/07, with replies due by 7/2/07. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 6/5/07. (mjc ) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

  20. #8592007-06-04

    MOTION for Extension of Time to File Agreed Motion to Extension of Time to File Post-Trial Filings by Forgent Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hagans, William) (Entered: 06/04/2007)

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