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Filed: 8/14/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017 |
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Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Final Order. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (ndt)
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Filed: 8/14/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017 |
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Civil Case Terminated per 50 Stipulation of Dismissal. The clerk will prepare the final Report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office. (ndt)
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Filed: 8/14/2017, Entered: 8/14/2017 |
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STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Linxens Holding SAS. (Mottley, Kimberly)
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Filed: 8/1/2017, Entered: 8/1/2017 |
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ORDER: Before the Court is the Joint Stipulated Motion to Amend Patent Scheduling Order [ECF No. 48 ]. The Motion is GRANTED. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Douglas Ritter's Motion to Dismiss is 8/11/2017. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 8/1/2017) (sss)
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Filed: 7/28/2017, Entered: 7/28/2017 |
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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Patent Scheduling Order filed by Linxens Holding SAS (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mottley, Kimberly)
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Filed: 7/21/2017, Entered: 7/21/2017 |
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ORDER granting 46 motion. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Douglas Ritter's Motion to Dismiss is 8/4/17. The deadline for disclosure of preliminary invalidity contentions is 7/28/17. The deadline for document production accompanying preliminary invalidity contentions is 7/28/17. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 7/21/2017) (ash)
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| 46 |
Filed: 7/18/2017, Entered: 7/18/2017 |
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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 36 Scheduling Order, and To Extend the Time for Plaintiff to Oppose Douglas Ritters' Motion to Dismiss filed by Safeguard Business Systems Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulated Motion to Amend Patent Scheduling Order and to Extend the Time for Plaintiff to Oppose Douglas Ritters Motion to Dismiss). (Gameros, Charles)
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Filed: 6/22/2017, Entered: 6/22/2017 |
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ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Oppose Douglas Ritter's Motion to Dismiss [ECF No. 44 ]. The Motion is GRANTED. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Douglas Ritter's Motion to Dismiss is 7/21/2017. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 6/22/2017) (sss)
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Filed: 6/20/2017, Entered: 6/20/2017 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 40 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Linxens Holding SAS (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 6/2/2017, Entered: 6/2/2017 |
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ORDER granting 42 Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Douglas Ritter's Motion to Dismiss is 6/22/2017. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 6/2/2017) (ykp)
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Filed: 5/31/2017, Entered: 5/31/2017 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 40 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 41 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Linxens Holding SAS (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 5/11/2017, Entered: 5/11/2017 |
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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Douglas Ritter re 40 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Sherry, James)
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Filed: 5/11/2017, Entered: 5/11/2017 |
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Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Douglas Ritter (Sherry, James)
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Filed: 5/8/2017, Entered: 5/8/2017 |
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ORDER: Before the Court are the Unopposed Motion to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel [ECF No. 37 ], and the Unopposed Motion to Withdraw, [ECF No. 38 ]. The Motions are GRANTED. Gerald Conley and Rebekah L. Shulman, both of Shackelford Bowen McKinley Norton, LLP, are relieved as counsel of record for Defendant USFI, Inc. Levi G. McCathern is substituted as attorney in charge for USFI, Inc., along with James Sherry, as attorney of record. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 5/8/2017) (sss)
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Filed: 5/5/2017, Entered: 5/5/2017 |
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First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record filed by USFI Inc (Shulman, Rebekah)
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Filed: 5/4/2017, Entered: 5/4/2017 |
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Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, Withdraw Gerald Conley added attorney James Eamonn Sherry,James Eamonn Sherry for USFI Inc. Motion filed by USFI Inc (Sherry, James)
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Filed: 4/28/2017, Entered: 5/1/2017 |
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PATENT SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for jury trial on this Court's two-week docket beginning 10/29/2018 09:00 AM before Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn. Joinder of Parties due by 6/2/2017. Amended Pleadings due by 6/2/2017. Motions due by 6/29/2018. Status Report due by 1/8/2018. Pretrial Order due by 10/15/2018. Pretrial Materials due by 10/15/2018. Pretrial Conference set for 10/26/2018 10:00 AM before Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 4/28/2017) (epm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/1/2017: # 1 Questionnaire) (epm).
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Filed: 4/26/2017, Entered: 4/26/2017 |
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Letter of Rogatory issued as to Nexqo Technology Co Ltd, Shenzhen Ruiting Smart Card Co Ltd. (axm) Modified on 4/27/2017 (axm). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/28/2017: # 1 Additional Page(s)) (axm).
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Filed: 4/26/2017, Entered: 4/26/2017 |
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ORDER granting 31 Motion Issuance of Letters of Request for International Judicial Assistance to Obtain Evidence. The Clerk of the Court is ordered to (1) authenticate the Court's signature on the executed Letters of Request under the seal of the Court; (2) provide certified copies of the executed Letters of Request; and (3) return the original, along with the certified copies, of the executed Letters of Request to Plaintiff's counsel, John M. Kitchura, Jr., for delivery to the proper authority in the People's Republic of China. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 4/26/2017) (epm)
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Filed: 4/25/2017, Entered: 4/25/2017 |
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Linxens Holding SAS identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate Financiere Lully D SAS for Linxens Holding SAS. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 4/25/2017, Entered: 4/25/2017 |
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NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney Charles W Gameros, Jr on behalf of Safeguard Business Systems Inc. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Gameros, Charles)
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Filed: 4/21/2017, Entered: 4/21/2017 |
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MOTION Letter of Request for International Judicial Assistance, Pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil of Commercial Matters, to Obtain Evidence filed by Linxens Holding SAS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Letter of Request for International Judicial Assistance, Pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil of Commercial Matters, to Obtain Evidence from Nexqo Technology Co., Ltd., # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Letter of Request for International Judicial Assistance, Pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil of Commercial Matters, to Obtain Evidence from Shenzhen Ruiting Smart Card Co., Ltd., # 3 Proposed Order) (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 4/20/2017, Entered: 4/20/2017 |
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ORDER granting 29 Motion to Substitute Party: Linxens Holding SAS is substituted for Smartrac IP B.V. as Plaintiff. Linxens Holding SAS is directed to file a Certificate of Interested Persons as required by Local Rule 3.2(e) within 10 days of the entry of this Order. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 4/20/2017) (sss)
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Filed: 4/17/2017, Entered: 4/17/2017 |
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Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Party filed by Smartrac IP B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 4/11/2017, Entered: 4/11/2017 |
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ORDER granting 27 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Gerald Conley is relieved as counsel of record for Douglas Ritter. Levi G. McCathern of McCathern PLLC is substituted as attorney in charge for Douglas Ritter. James Sherry is added as an additional attorney of record for Douglas Ritter. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 4/11/2017) (epm)
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Filed: 4/7/2017, Entered: 4/7/2017 |
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Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, added attorney Levi G McCathern, II,Levi G McCathern, II for Douglas Ritter. Motion filed by Douglas Ritter Attorney Levi G McCathern, II added to party Douglas Ritter(pty:dft) (McCathern, Levi)
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Filed: 3/1/2017, Entered: 3/1/2017 |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 25 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John M. Kitchura, Jr. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 3/1/2017) (lag/chmb)
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Filed: 2/28/2017, Entered: 2/28/2017 |
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney John M. Kitchura, Jr. (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-8240386) filed by Smartrac IP B.V. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 2/22/2017, Entered: 2/22/2017 |
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Joint STATUS REPORT Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Report filed by Smartrac IP B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - Proposed Case Schedule, # 2 Exhibit(s) E-Discovery Patent Order) (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 2/15/2017, Entered: 2/15/2017 |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 21 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kristine A. Tietz. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 2/15/2017) (lag/chmb)
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Filed: 2/15/2017, Entered: 2/15/2017 |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 20 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christopher K. Larus. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 2/15/2017) (chmb)
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Filed: 2/14/2017, Entered: 2/14/2017 |
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Kristine A Tietz (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 97772) filed by Safeguard Business Systems Inc. (sss)
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Filed: 2/14/2017, Entered: 2/14/2017 |
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Christopher K Larus (Filing fee $25; Receipt number #97773) filed by Safeguard Business Systems In. (sss)
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Filed: 2/13/2017, Entered: 2/13/2017 |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rebekah L. Shulman. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 2/13/2017) (lag/chmb)
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Filed: 2/10/2017, Entered: 2/10/2017 |
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-8200061) filed by Douglas Ritter, USFI Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))Attorney Rebekah Shulman added to party Douglas Ritter(pty:dft), Attorney Rebekah Shulman added to party USFI Inc(pty:dft) (Shulman, Rebekah)
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Filed: 2/3/2017, Entered: 2/3/2017 |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kimberly A. Mottley. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 2/3/2017) (chmb)
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Filed: 2/1/2017, Entered: 2/1/2017 |
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ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND REPORT FOR CONTENTS OF SCHEDULING ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b), Rule 26, and the Court's Civil Justice Expense and Delay Reduction Plan (the "Plan"), the Court enters this Order to promote possible early settlement of this action and to facilitate subsequent entry of a Scheduling Order. This Order is being sent to all counsel and unrepresented parties who have appeared. Joint Report due by 2/22/2017. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 2/1/2017) (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Consent Letter, # 2 Additional Page(s) Consent to Proceed) (ndt)
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Filed: 1/19/2017, Entered: 1/19/2017 |
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Douglas Ritter, USFI Inc. (Conley, Gerald)
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Filed: 1/19/2017, Entered: 1/19/2017 |
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Douglas Ritter, USFI Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Conley, Gerald)
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Filed: 1/19/2017, Entered: 1/19/2017 |
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Safeguard Business Systems Inc. (Gameros, Charles)
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Filed: 1/19/2017, Entered: 1/19/2017 |
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Safeguard Business Systems Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorney Charles W Gameros, Jr added to party Safeguard Business Systems Inc(pty:dft) (Gameros, Charles)
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Filed: 1/13/2017, Entered: 1/13/2017 |
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Kimberly A. Mottley (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-8131825) filed by Smartrac IP B.V. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 12/22/2016, Entered: 12/22/2016 |
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ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Douglas Ritter and USFI Inc answer due 1/19/2017. (Ordered by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn on 12/22/2016) (ndt)
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Filed: 12/16/2016, Entered: 12/16/2016 |
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Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint filed by USFI Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Gerald C Conley added to party USFI Inc(pty:dft) (Conley, Gerald)
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Filed: 12/5/2016, Entered: 12/5/2016 |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Douglas Ritter ; served on 11/29/2016. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 12/5/2016, Entered: 12/5/2016 |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to USFI Inc ; served on 11/29/2016. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 12/5/2016, Entered: 12/5/2016 |
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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Safeguard Business Systems Inc ; served on 11/29/2016. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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Summons Issued as to Does 1-10, Douglas Ritter, Safeguard Business Systems Inc, USFI Inc. (aaa)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (aaa)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (aaa)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Smartrac IP B.V. identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate Smartrac N.V. for Smartrac IP B.V.. (Strachan, Mark)
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Filed: 11/28/2016, Entered: 11/28/2016 |
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COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Smartrac IP B.V.. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-8028133) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - 818 Patent, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - 230 Patent, # 3 Exhibit(s) C - USFI Analysis, # 4 Cover Sheet) (Strachan, Mark)
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