PatentC.D. Cal.8:19-cv-01805Closed

Pinn, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

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Summary

Pinn, Inc. is suing Apple, Google, and Samsung for patent infringement. The case involves a patent (likely related to technology or digital products), and the defendants are accused of using Pinn's patented technology without license. This high-stakes dispute pits a smaller innovator against three of the world's largest tech giants.

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Latest ruling: plaintiff (2022-08-10)

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2019-09-202022-08-10 · ruling · favors defendant ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 631 Defendant Apple Inc.'s EX PARTE APPLICATION…2022-08-10 · ruling · favors plaintiff ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 637 Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.'s EX PARTE APPLICATION…Sep 19Feb 21Aug 22filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Other counsel (amici, etc.)
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
8:19-cv-01805
Nature of suit
Patent
Judge
David O. Carter
Disposition
judgment
Filed
2019-09-20
Last filing
2022-08-10
Terminated
1995-05-09

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Apple90Pinn

Parties

Pinn, Inc. (plaintiff) Google LLC (defendant) Samsung Electronics America Inc (defendant) Apple Inc. (defendant) David Keyzer (special master) Jayna Whitt (material witness)

Docket entries

  1. #6402022-08-10

    ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 637 Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.'s EX PARTE APPLICATION RE: Use of Loading Dock for Physical Exhibits and Exhibit Binders. (twdb) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

  2. #6392022-08-10

    ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 631 Defendant Apple Inc.'s EX PARTE APPLICATION RE: Use of Loading Dock for Technical Equipment, Physical Exhibits and Exhibit Binders. (twdb) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

  3. #6382022-08-09

    Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: under Rule 50(a) filed by Defendant Apple Inc.. (Marchese, Christopher) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  4. #6372022-08-09

    EX PARTE APPLICATION to Use Loading Dock filed by Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Connor, Cabrach) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  5. #6362022-08-09

    SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Partis' Stipulation under seal 635 filed by Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hatch, Ryan) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  6. #6352022-08-09

    APPLICATION to file document Partis' Stipulation under seal filed by Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proof of Service)(Hatch, Ryan) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  7. #6312022-08-09

    EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Use of Loading Dock for Technical Equipment, Physical Exhibits, and Exhibit Binders filed by Defendant Apple Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marchese, Christopher) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  8. #6342022-08-08

    ORDER by Judge David O. Carter, Granting Stipulation Admitting Certain Trial Exhibits 625 . (twdb) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  9. #6332022-08-08

    ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 605 Plaintiff Pinn's APPLICATION for Leave to File Under Seal the Parties Agreement on Damages Verdict Question. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  10. #6322022-08-08

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - Fifth Day held before Judge David O. Carter: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Jury Trial continued to 8/9/2022 at 08:00 AM before Judge David O. Carter. Court Reporter: Debbie Gale / Court Smart / Debbie Hino Spaan. (twdb) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  11. #6282022-08-08

    ORDER by Judge David O. Carter, Granting Stipulation Admitting Certain Trial Exhibits 625 . SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

  12. #6272022-08-08

    NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law 624 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (twdb) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

  13. #6262022-08-08

    OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: Under Rule 50(a) 624 filed by Plaintiff Pinn, Inc.. (Skeels, David) (Entered: 08/08/2022)

  14. #6252022-08-07

    Joint STIPULATION for Order to Admit Certain Trial Exhibits filed by Defendant Apple Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Marchese, Christopher) (Entered: 08/07/2022)

  15. #6242022-08-06

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law on the basis of: Under Rule 50(a) filed by Defendant Apple Inc.. (Marchese, Christopher) (Entered: 08/06/2022)

  16. #6302022-08-05

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - Fourth Day held before Judge David O. Carter: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Jury Trial continued to 8/8/2022 at 08:00 AM before Judge David O. Carter. Plaintiff(s) rest. Court Reporter: Debbie Gale / Court Smart / Debbie Hino Spaan. (twdb) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

  17. #6232022-08-05

    NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 8/03/2022, 8:17 a.m re Transcript 622 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/05/2022)

  18. #6222022-08-05

    TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 8/03/2022, 8:17 a.m. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: ECHO REPORTING, INC., phone number (858)453-7590. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/26/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/6/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/3/2022. (ls) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

  19. #6212022-08-05

    NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 8/02/2022, 10:08 a.m. re Transcript 620 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/05/2022)

  20. #6292022-08-04

    MINUTES OF Jury Trial - Third Day held before Judge David O. Carter: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Jury Trial continued to 8/5/2022 at 08:00 AM before Judge David O. Carter. Court Reporter: Debbie Gale / Court Smart / Debbie Hino Spaan. (twdb) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

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