Case number 4:23-cv-00928
Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC v. Sony Corporation > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Oct 11, 2024 | 52 | ORDER granting 51 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO MODIFY SCHEDULING ORDER. Final Pretrial Conference RESET for 10/29/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Claim Construction Hearing RESET for 3/7/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Joinder of Parties due by 10/24/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 12/19/2024. Discovery due by 4/18/2025. Motions due by 6/6/2025. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 9/29/2025. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/11/2024. (jmb) (Entered: 10/11/2024) (5) |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 51 | UNOPPOSED MOTION TO MODIFY SCHEDULING ORDER by Sony Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rader, Michael) (Entered: 10/10/2024) (0) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 50 | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/19/2024 before Judge Amos Mazzant. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Christina Bickham,Telephone number: 903-209-4013, chris_bickham@txed.uscourts.gov. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.txed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Motion to Redact due 10/29/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2025. (Bickham, Chris) (Entered: 10/08/2024) (0) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 49 | SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re 26 MOTION to Transfer filed by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC. (Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 10/03/2024) (9) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 48 | E-DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/2/2024. (rpc) (Entered: 10/02/2024) (9) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 47 | PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/2/2024. (rpc) (Entered: 10/02/2024) (24) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 46 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/29/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Amended Pleadings due by 12/19/2024. Discovery due by 5/30/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 10/24/2024. Jury instructions due by 10/15/2025. Claim Construction Hearing set for 3/7/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Motions due by 6/6/2025. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 9/29/2025. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/2/2024. (rpc) (Entered: 10/02/2024) (9) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 45 | ORDER re Discovery Disputes. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 10/2/2024. (rpc) (Entered: 10/02/2024) (3) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 44 | Additional Attachments to Main Document: 43 Notice (Other). Corrected Exhibit A. (Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/27/2024) (11) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 43 | NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC re 26 MOTION to Transfer (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/27/2024) (0) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 42 | REPLY to Response re 26 MOTION to Transfer filed by Sony Corporation. (Rader, Michael) (Entered: 09/26/2024) (8) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 41 | PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Sony Corporation for proceedings held on Sept. 19, 2024 by Telephone Conference before Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (Rader, Michael) (Forwarded to Court Reporter, Chris Bickham, on 9/24/2024)(slo). (Entered: 09/24/2024) (2) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 40 | Additional Attachments to Main Document: 39 Response in Opposition to Motion,. Proposed Order. (Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/19/2024) (1) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 39 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 26 MOTION to Transfer to the Northern District of California Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) filed by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration of Hunter Palmer in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/19/2024) (0) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | N/A | Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III: Telephone conference held regarding discovery disputes on 9/18/2024 at 10:00 a.m. On behalf of Plaintiff appeared Robert Harkins, Jr, Elvin Smith, III, Michael Woods, Monica Goff, and Roger Sanders. On behalf of Defendants Fujifilm appeared Eric Findlay; Nikon Corporation appeared Marc Blackman and Keith Davis; Olympus Corporation appeared Amanda Williamson; Samsung Electronics appeared Andrew Gorham, Melissa Smith; and Sony Corporation appeared Michael Rader. Parties discuss Neil Sullivan deposition timing. Parties are asked to notify the Court of the date of the deposition and are encouraged to complete in 7 hours; if additional time is needed, contact the Court to resolve any additional timing issue. Court will allow 4 hours for expert deposition hours. Court will enter the scheduling order. Parties are encouraged to meet and confer and contact the Court to find a firm trial date. Parties will meet and confer regarding translation for Japanese documents and request assistance if not resolved. Court will review and decide the language regarding the attachments to emails. Call concluded at 10:39 a.m. (Court Reporter Chris Bickham.) (kkc) (Entered: 09/19/2024) (0) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | N/A | The Court hereby RESETS the 9/19/2024 Scheduling Conference to be held via telephone. Attorneys are instructed to call the Conference Number at 9:55 AM: (571) 353-2301; Call ID: 172598549, followed by #. (No attachment) (tls) (Entered: 09/17/2024) (0) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 38 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Roger D Sanders on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Sanders, Roger) (Entered: 09/17/2024) (2) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 37 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Kevin Li on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10363500. (Li, Kevin) (Entered: 09/17/2024) (2) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 36 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elvin E Smith, III on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Smith, Elvin) (Entered: 09/17/2024) (2) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 35 | JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed E-Discovery Order)(Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/13/2024) (0) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 34 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Marie A McKiernan on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10357105. (McKiernan, Marie) (Entered: 09/12/2024) (2) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 33 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Emma L. Frank on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10357044. (Frank, Emma) (Entered: 09/12/2024) (2) |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 32 | ORDER granting 30 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 26 MOTION to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), 26 MOTION to Transfer . Responses due by 9/19/2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 9/11/2024. (baf) (Entered: 09/11/2024) (1) |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 31 | JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Schedule, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Protective Order)(Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/10/2024) (0) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 30 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 26 MOTION to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 09/09/2024) (0) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 29 | ORDER granting 28 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Report filed by Sony Corporation. Rule 26 Meeting Joint Report due by 9/10/2024. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 9/5/2024. (baf) (Entered: 09/05/2024) (1) |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 28 | JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Report by Sony Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rader, Michael) (Entered: 09/03/2024) (0) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 26 | MOTION to Transfer by Sony Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration of Johnny Pham in Support of Motion to Transfer, # 2 Affidavit/Declaration of Jie Xiang in Support of Motion to Transfer, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9)(Rader, Michael) (Entered: 08/29/2024) (0) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 27 | PROPOSED Additional Attachments to Main Document: 26 MOTION to Transfer . Proposed Order. (Rader, Michael) (Main Document 27 replaced on 8/30/2024) (baf). (Entered: 08/29/2024) (1) |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 25 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jie Xiang on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10322960. (Xiang, Jie) (Entered: 08/27/2024) (2) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 24 | ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 8/22/2024. Rule 16 Management Conference set for 9/19/2024 at 10:00 AM in Ctrm 208 (Sherman) before District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 7/23/2024. (baf) (Entered: 07/23/2024) (15) |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 23 | Amended ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Sony Corporation.(Rader, Michael) (Entered: 07/23/2024) (26) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 22 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Hunter Scott Palmer on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Palmer, Hunter) (Entered: 07/16/2024) (1) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | N/A | In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (baf) (Entered: 07/03/2024) (0) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 21 | DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Sony Corporation. (Rader, Michael) (Entered: 07/03/2024) (3) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 20 | Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Sony Corporation identifying Corporate Parent Sony Group Corporation for Sony Corporation. (Rader, Michael) (Entered: 07/03/2024) (2) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 19 | ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Sony Corporation.(Rader, Michael) (Entered: 07/03/2024) (15) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 18 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Arden E. Bonzo on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10172119. (Bonzo, Arden) (Entered: 06/04/2024) (2) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 17 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Charles T Steenburg on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10172101. (Steenburg, Charles) (Entered: 06/04/2024) (2) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 16 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Michael Rader on behalf of Sony Corporation. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10172081. (Rader, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2024) (3) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 15 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deron R Dacus on behalf of Sony Corporation (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: 06/03/2024) (2) |
| May 31, 2024 | N/A | Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Sony Corporation to 7/3/2024. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(baf) (Entered: 05/31/2024) (0) |
| May 30, 2024 | 14 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Hunter Keeton on behalf of Sony Corporation (Keeton, Hunter) (Entered: 05/30/2024) (1) |
| May 30, 2024 | 13 | Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Sony Corporation.(Hrycyszyn, Gerald) (Entered: 05/30/2024) (1) |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 12 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Michael Woods on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Woods, James) (Entered: 04/02/2024) (2) |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 11 | ORDER APPOINTING INTERNATIONAL PROCESS SERVICER granting 10 Motion. Signed by District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III on 1/19/2024. (baf, ) (Entered: 01/19/2024) (1) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 10 | MOTION for Appointment of International Process Server by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Harkins, Robert) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/11/2024) (baf, ). (Entered: 01/10/2024) (0) |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 9 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas M Dunham on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Dunham, Thomas) (Entered: 11/03/2023) (1) |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 8 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Korula T Cherian on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Cherian, Korula) (Entered: 11/03/2023) (1) |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 7 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert M Harkins, Jr on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Harkins, Robert) (Entered: 11/03/2023) (1) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 6 | SUMMONS Issued as to Sony Corporation. (jmb, ) (Entered: 10/24/2023) (2) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 5 | Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Carter, Edgar) (Entered: 10/24/2023) (2) |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 4 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott Wayne Breedlove on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Breedlove, Scott) (Entered: 10/23/2023) (1) |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 3 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Monica Litle Goff on behalf of Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC (Goff, Monica) (Entered: 10/23/2023) (1) |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 2 | Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Carter, Edgar) (Entered: 10/19/2023) (1) |
| Oct 18, 2023 | N/A | In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (jmb, ) (Entered: 10/19/2023) (0) |
| Oct 18, 2023 | N/A | Case assigned to District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III. (jmb, ) (Entered: 10/19/2023) (0) |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
