PatentFed. Cir.21-1888Closed

Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Summary

Centripetal Networks is suing Cisco Systems for patent infringement in federal court. The case involves patent claims brought before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, with multiple tech industry groups filing as amici curiae to weigh in on the dispute.

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Latest ruling: defendant (2022-12-05)

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2021-04-272022-09-15 · filing · favors plaintiff Petition for writ of certiorari filed on 09/13/2022 in the U.S. Supreme Court. No.: 22-2…2022-12-05 · ruling · favors defendant The petition for writ of certiorari, No. 22-246, filed on 09/13/2022, was Denied on 12/0…Apr 21Feb 22Dec 22filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Other counsel (amici, etc.)
Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Docket no.
21-1888
Nature of suit
Patent
Disposition
judgment
Filed
2021-04-27
Last filing
2022-12-05
Terminated
2022-06-23

Entities in this case

Cisco33Centripetal Networks4

Parties

CENTRIPETAL NETWORKS, INC. (plaintiff) CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (defendant) INNOVATION ALLIANCE (amicus curiae) ALLIANCE OF U.S. STARTUPS AND INVENTORS FOR JOBS (amicus curiae) HIGH TECH INVENTORS ALLIANCE (amicus curiae)

Docket entries

  1. #742022-12-05

    The petition for writ of certiorari, No. 22-246, filed on 09/13/2022, was Denied on 12/05/2022. [888414] [MVH] [Entered: 12/05/2022 04:49 PM]

  2. #732022-09-15

    Petition for writ of certiorari filed on 09/13/2022 in the U.S. Supreme Court. No.: 22-246, Inc. Centripetal Networks v. Inc. Centripetal Networks. [872320] [MVH] [Entered: 09/16/2022 03:55 PM]

  3. #722022-08-01

    Mandate issued to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [864051] [MVH] [Entered: 08/01/2022 12:54 PM]

  4. #712022-07-27

    Amended Entry of Appearance for Paul J. Andre; James Hannah; Lisa Kobialka; Hannah Lee; Christopher Cotropia as counsel for Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc.. Service: 07/27/2022 by email. [863505] [21-1888] [Paul Andre] [Entered: 07/27/2022 08:52 PM]

  5. #702022-07-07

    Bill of Costs for Appellant Cisco Systems, Inc.. Service: 07/07/2022 by email. [859507] [21-1888] [Mark Fleming] [Entered: 07/07/2022 09:09 AM]

  6. #692022-06-23

    JUDGMENT. REVERSED IN PART, VACATED IN PART, AND REMANDED. Terminated on the merits after oral argument. COSTS: Costs taxed against Appellee(s). Mandate to issue in due course. For information regarding costs, petitions for rehearing, and petitions for writs of certiorari click here. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [856912] [MJL] [Entered: 06/23/2022 09:05 AM]

  7. #682022-06-23

    OPINION filed for the court by Dyk, Circuit Judge; Taranto, Circuit Judge and Cunningham, Circuit Judge. Precedential Opinion. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [856909] [MJL] [Entered: 06/23/2022 09:02 AM]

  8. #672022-05-02

    6 paper copies of Doc. No. [64] received from Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc.. [847680] [VDW] [Entered: 05/05/2022 08:52 AM]

  9. #662022-05-02

    6 paper copies of Doc. No. [63],received from Appellant Cisco Systems, Inc.. [847679] [VDW] [Entered: 05/05/2022 08:49 AM]

  10. #652022-04-29

    Amended Certificate of Interest for Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc.. Service: 04/29/2022 by email. [846585] [21-1888] [Paul Andre] [Entered: 04/29/2022 09:52 PM]

  11. #642022-04-29

    MODIFIED ENTRY: SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc.. Service: 04/29/2022 by clerk. [846584] --[Edited 05/02/2022 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [Paul Andre] [Entered: 04/29/2022 09:50 PM]

  12. #632022-04-29

    MODIFIED ENTRY: SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Appellant Cisco Systems, Inc.. Service: 04/29/2022 by email. [846533] --[Edited 05/02/2022 by MVH - Reason: compliance review complete] [William Lee] [Entered: 04/29/2022 04:33 PM]

  13. #622022-04-19

    ORDER filed granting motion for supplemental briefing [60] filed by Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc. Please see order for full details. By: Merits Panel (Per Curiam). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [844046] [MVH] [Entered: 04/19/2022 12:04 PM]

  14. #612022-04-12

    RESPONSE of Appellant Cisco Systems, Inc. to Doc No. [60]. Service: 04/12/2022 by email. [842599] [21-1888] [William Lee] [Entered: 04/12/2022 01:13 PM]

  15. #602022-04-10

    MOTION of Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc. requesting Court to authorize supplemental briefing on issues raised at the oral argument and in March 18, 2022 Order. Service: 04/10/2022 by email. [842196] [21-1888] [Lisa Kobialka] [Entered: 04/10/2022 11:02 PM]

  16. #592022-04-04

    Submitted after ORAL ARGUMENT to Panel: Dyk, Circuit Judge; Taranto, Circuit Judge and Cunningham, Circuit Judge.Arguing counsel: Mark Christopher Fleming for Cisco Systems, Inc. and Mr. Paul J. Andre for Centripetal Networks, Inc.Oral Argument Audio available here. [840810] [JCP] [Entered: 04/04/2022 03:52 PM]

  17. #582022-03-18

    ORDER filed. Limiting issues to be addressed at oral argument. Please see the order for full and complete details By: Merits Panel (Per Curiam). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [837721] [MVH] [Entered: 03/18/2022 03:15 PM]

  18. #572022-03-09

    Response to notice of oral argument from Appellee Centripetal Networks, Inc.. Service: 03/09/2022 by email. [835874] [21-1888] [Paul Andre] [Entered: 03/09/2022 03:29 PM]

  19. #562022-03-09

    Response to notice of oral argument from Appellant Cisco Systems, Inc.. Service: 03/09/2022 by email. [835744] [21-1888] [Mark Fleming] [Entered: 03/09/2022 12:09 PM]

  20. #552022-03-02

    NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT. Panel: 2204A. Case scheduled April 4, 2022. Response to Notice of Oral Argument due: 03/09/2022. Please review the attached Notice. The response to notice of oral argument form can be found here. The Oral Argument Guide can be found here. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [834270] [MJL] [Entered: 03/02/2022 11:02 AM]

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