Thomson Inc. v. Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.

Federal Civil Lawsuit California Southern District Court, Case No. 3:07-cv-01613
District Judge Irma E. Gonzalez, presiding
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Parties
Thomson Corporation Thomson Corporation, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "Thomson Inc."

Represented by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED R. Trevor Carter +1 317 237 0300 +1 317 237 1000 trevor.carter@faegrebd.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED DANIEL M. LECHLEITER +1 317 237 1070 +1 317 237 1000 Daniel.Lechleiter@FaegreBD.com

Represented by Foley & Lardner, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Samuel R. Hellfeld +1 858 847 6779 +1 858 792 6773 shellfeld@foley.com

Represented by Venable LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Daniel Scott Silverman +1 310 229 0373 +1 310 229 9901 dsilverman@venable.com
No Logo Guardian Media Technologies Ltd., Counter-Claimant

Represented by dhallaw.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David P Hall +1 951 526 2055 +1 951 297 3387 dhall@dhallaw.com

Represented by Neil Dymott Frank Harrison and McFall

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Michael Ira Neil +1 619 238 1712 +1 619 238 1562 mneil@neildymott.com

Represented by Neil, Dymott, Frank, Mcfall & Trexler, Aplc

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh Anthony McCabe +1 619 238 1712 +1 619 238 1562 hmccabe@neildymott.com

Represented by Susman Godfrey, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Vineet Bhatia +1 713 653 7855 +1 713 654 3344 vbhatia@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Susman +1 713 653 7801 +1 713 654 6666 ssusman@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brooke Ashley-May Taylor +1 206 516 3880 +1 206 516 3883 btaylor@susmangodfrey.com
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No Logo Guardian Media Technologies Ltd., Defendant

Represented by dhallaw.com Law Firm Placeholder

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED David P Hall +1 951 526 2055 +1 951 297 3387 dhall@dhallaw.com

Represented by Neil Dymott Frank Harrison and McFall

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Michael Ira Neil +1 619 238 1712 +1 619 238 1562 mneil@neildymott.com

Represented by Neil, Dymott, Frank, Mcfall & Trexler, Aplc

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Hugh Anthony McCabe +1 619 238 1712 +1 619 238 1562 hmccabe@neildymott.com

Represented by Susman Godfrey, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Vineet Bhatia +1 713 653 7855 +1 713 654 3344 vbhatia@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen D. Susman +1 713 653 7801 +1 713 654 6666 ssusman@susmangodfrey.com
TERMINATED: 11/14/2008, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brooke Ashley-May Taylor +1 206 516 3880 +1 206 516 3883 btaylor@susmangodfrey.com
Thomson Corporation Thomson Corporation, Counter-Defendant
Officially listed as "Thomson Inc."

Represented by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED R. Trevor Carter +1 317 237 0300 +1 317 237 1000 trevor.carter@faegrebd.com
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED DANIEL M. LECHLEITER +1 317 237 1070 +1 317 237 1000 Daniel.Lechleiter@FaegreBD.com

Represented by Foley & Lardner, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Samuel R. Hellfeld +1 858 847 6779 +1 858 792 6773 shellfeld@foley.com

Represented by Venable LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Daniel Scott Silverman +1 310 229 0373 +1 310 229 9901 dsilverman@venable.com
Attributes
Citation Section 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Nature of Suit 830 - Property Rights: Patent
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 9/21/2010, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting 33 Joint Motion to Dismiss All Claims By and Against Thomson, Inc.. Thomson's claims against Guardian are dismissed with prejudice. Guardian's claims against Thomson are dismissed with prejudice. Parties shall bear their own costs, expenses and attys fees. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/21/2010. (Lead Case Number: 05cv1777-IEG(AJB)). (jah) (jrl). (Entered: 09/21/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 9/16/2010, Entered: None
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Thomson, Inc. with prejudice by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Hall, David). (jah). (Entered: 09/16/2010)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 9/24/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
FINAL JUDGMENT. Final Judgment is entered in favor of Thomson, Inc. against Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. Guardian recovers nothing for Sony Electronic, Inc., Thomson, Panasonic and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. Any remaining claims, counterclaims, or defenses, except any claims for costs or attys fees, are dismissed w/o prejudice. Any motion for costs or attys fees under FRCP 54(d) are stayed pending resolution of any appeal from this Judgment. Guardian reserves all issues for appeal. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/24/2009. (jah) (Original Order filed in lead case nos. 05cv1777) (Docketed in this case per IEG Chambers) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 9/24/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting Joint Motion for Entry of Final Judgment. Court approves the Final Judgment submitted by the parties. Clerk is directed to file the Final Judgment in the case. Non-Guardian Parties' Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity of the '160 patent is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 9/24/2009. (jah) (Motions filed in case nos. 05cv1777 and 08cv1859) (Docketed in this case per IEG Chambers). Modified on 9/30/2009 - Corrected spelling (jah). (jrl). (Entered: 09/30/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 9/29/2009, Entered: None
E-FILED IN ERROR - NOTICE of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael). Modified on 9/30/2009 - Wrong event. Needs to be in paper form. Email sent to Atty (jah). Modified on 10/5/2009 - Paper form of Notice of Appeal docketed in lead case 05-cv-01777-IEG-AJB. (akr). (Entered: 09/29/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 3/2/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Vacating Status Conference. Court vacates the 3/17/2009 Status Conference. Briefing schedule associated w/ the status conference is vacated. Magistrate Judge shall proceed w/ the 3/6/2009 Case Management Conference. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 3/2/2009. (jah) (jrl). (Entered: 03/02/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 2/27/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER of Recusal: The Honorable Michael M. Anello hereby recuses himself from this case. Judge Irma E. Gonzalez assigned to this case. Judge Michael M. Anello no longer assigned to case, Judge Irma E. Gonzalez assigned to case. New Case Number: 07cv1613-IEG(AJB). (leh) (jrl). (Entered: 02/27/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 2/13/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE: Pursuant to the recent transfer of these cases to District Judge Anello, the Court finds good cause to hold an in person Status Conference on March 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. Lead trial counsel for each party shall attend. In the event lead trial counsel is not available, an attorney fully acquainted with the cases may be designated to attend the conference. The conference shall he held in chambers, and shall be informal and off the record. Counsel shall be prepared to advise the Court regarding the nature and status of the cases. In the event an attorney is not able to attend in person, upon a showing of good cause the Court shall allow them to appear telephonically. If appearing telephonically counsel shall contact the Court 24 hours prior to the status conference at: (619)557-5960. Prior to the status conference, the Court hereby requests that counsel on Lead Case No. 05CV1777 file briefs no more than three pages in length advising the Court of the status of these cases. Briefs shall be due on or before March 10, 2009. The briefs should be submitted directly to chambers via electronic mail using the Court's official efile email address at efile_anello@casd.uscourts.gov. Counsel on member cases may submit status briefs, but are not required to do so. It is so ordered. (af) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 1/13/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSFER ORDER. Case reassigned to Judge Michael M. Anello for all further proceedings. Judge Irma E. Gonzalez is no longer assigned to case. The initials MMA shall replace IEG for all future pleadings. Signed by Judge Irma E. Gonzalez on 1/13/2009. New Case Number: 07cv1613-MMA(AJB) (jah) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 1/5/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Rudi M. Brewster per 24 Order:Because this Court no longer has an active caseload, the Court transfers this case to another district judge in this district. The Clerk shall randomly reassign these consolidated actions to another district judge (though the Magistrate Judge may remain the same). Judge Rudi M. Brewster is no longer assigned to case and Judge Irma E. Gonzalez is now assigned to the case. The new case number is 07cv1613 IEG (AJB). (asw) (av1). (Entered: 01/08/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 1/5/2009, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER granting (Motion filed in lead case 05cv1777 (docket #129)) Defendant's Motion to Amend Answers and Counterclaims; ORDER LIFTING STAY, and Transferring Cases: Guardian shall file and serve its First Amended Answers and Counterclaims on or before 1/16/09. The Court lifts the stay on these consolidated proceedings, and refers the matters to the Magistrate Judge for normal pre-trial procedures. Because this Court no longer has an active caseload, the Court transfers this case to another district judge in this district. The Clerk shall randomly reassign these consolidated actions to another district judge. Upon re-assignment, Guardian Media shall file an amended notice of related case. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 1/5/09. (asw) (av1). (Entered: 01/08/2009)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 11/14/2008, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER Substituting Counsel. Attorneys Brooke AM Taylor, Vineet N Bhatia, and Stephen D Susman and the Law Firm of Susman Godfrey LLP are terminated from case. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 11/12/2008. (jah) (Entered: 11/17/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 7/23/2008, Entered: None
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Thomson Inc. by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bhatia, Vineet). Modified on 7/24/2008 - Missing caption for counterclaim (jah). (Entered: 07/23/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 11/6/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
Minute Order for Proceedings before Judge Rudi M. Brewster: MOTION 16 to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, to Transfer filed by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. - Denied. (See document 94 , filed in Lead Case 05CV1777-B(AJB)). (Tape #N/A.) (Plaintiff Attorney N/A). (Defendant Attorney N/A). (mjm) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 11/1/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudi M. Brewster: Motion Hearing held on 11/1/2007. MOTION 16 to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, to Transfer - SUBMITTED. Order to issue. (Court Reporter Jennifer Hinkle). (Attorneys for Plaintiff: R. Trevor Carter, Daniel M. Lechleiter (telephonic), Daniel S. Silverman). (Attorneys for Defendant: Hugh A. McCabe, Michael I. Neil). (mjm) (Entered: 11/02/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 9/21/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER setting briefing schedule following remand and consolidating newly filed complaint. Lead case number 05cv1777-B(AJB). All docketing to be done in lead case. Signed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster on 9/20/07. (vrp) (Entered: 09/21/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 9/20/2007, Entered: None Court Filing
ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO LOW NUMBER RULE. Case reassigned to Judge Rudi M. Brewster and Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia for all further proceedings. Judge William Q. Hayes, Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge William Q. Hayes on 9/19/07. (mdc) (Entered: 09/20/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 9/19/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. re 16 MOTION to Dismiss , or in the Alternative, to Transfer Amended Exhibit A, Part One to the Declaration of Shane A. Nelson (Neil, Michael) (mkz). (Entered: 09/19/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 9/19/2007, Entered: None
MOTION to Dismiss , or in the Alternative, to Transfer by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities # 2 Declaration of Shane A. Nelson# 3 Exhibit A, Part One to Declaration# 4 Exhibit A, Part Two to Declaration# 5 Exhibit B and C to Declaration# 6 Exhibit D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K & L to Declaration# 7 Exhibit M & N to Declaration# 8 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael) (mkz). (Entered: 09/19/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 9/12/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. of related case(s) 05-cv-1777; 05-cv-1780; 05-cv-1796; 05-cv-1784 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael) Modified on 9/18/07 - Low Number Order prepared 9/18/07 (Case # 05cv1777 B(AJB)). (mdc) (Entered: 09/12/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 9/10/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE of Appearance by Hugh Anthony McCabe on behalf of Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(McCabe, Hugh) (mdc) (Entered: 09/10/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 9/10/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE of Appearance by David P Hall on behalf of Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Hall, David) (mdc) (Entered: 09/10/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 9/10/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael) (mdc) (Entered: 09/10/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 9/10/2007, Entered: None
ANSWER to Complaint for Declaratory Judgment t/w jury demand by Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Neil, Michael) Modified on 9/19/07 to add "jury demand" to text. (mdc) (Entered: 09/10/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 8/30/2007, Entered: None
Alias SUMMONS Returned Executed by Thomson Inc.. Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. served on 8/21/2007, answer due 9/10/2007. (Silverman, Daniel) Modified on 9/17/07 to add "Alias" to text. (mdc) (Entered: 08/30/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 8/21/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE by Thomson Inc. Amended Notice of Appearance of Daniel Silverman (Hellfeld, Samuel) (Entered: 08/21/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 8/21/2007, Entered: None
REFILED AS 9 - NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Ryan Hellfeld on behalf of Thomson Inc. (Hellfeld, Samuel) Modified on 8/23/07 to indicate refiling status. (mdc) (Entered: 08/21/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 8/16/2007, Entered: None
PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Daniel M. Lechleiter appearing for Plaintiff Thomson Inc. Local counsel: Daniel S. Silverman, San Diego, CA. (mdc) (mam). (Entered: 08/17/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 8/16/2007, Entered: None
PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: R Trevor Carter appearing for Plaintiff Thomson Inc. Local counsel: Daniel S. Silverman, San Diego, CA. (mdc)(mam). (Entered: 08/17/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 8/16/2007, Entered: None
Alias Summons Issued. (mdc)(mam). (Entered: 08/17/2007)
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PRAECIPE by Thomson Inc. for issuance of Alias Summons (mdc) (mam. (Entered: 08/17/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 8/14/2007, Entered: None
NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Thomson Inc. re 1 Complaint. (kmm)(bar ). (Entered: 08/15/2007)
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Summons Issued as to Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd.. (kmm) (bar ). (Entered: 08/15/2007)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 8/14/2007, Entered: None
COMPLAINT against Guardian Media Technologies, Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 141479.), filed by Thomson Inc..(kmm) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/15/2007 (kmm )(bar ). (Entered: 08/15/2007)
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