Pennsylvania Western District Court
Judge:Mark R Hornak
Case #: 2:16-cv-01594
Nature of Suit830 Property Rights - Patent
Cause28:1338 Patent Infringement
Case Filed:Oct 19, 2016
Terminated:Oct 20, 2017
Last checked: Monday Apr 17, 2017 4:35 AM EDT
Defendant
DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP.
Represented By
Joseph Sofer
Sofer & Haroun, LLP
contact info
Christopher M. Verdini
K&l Gates LLP
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Defendant
XP METAL DETECTORS
Represented By
Joseph Sofer
Sofer & Haroun, LLP
contact info
Christopher M. Verdini
K&l Gates LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD
Represented By
Kent E. Baldauf, Jr.
The Webb Law Firm
contact info
Bryan P. Clark
The Webb Law Firm
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Christian D. Ehret
The Webb Law Firm
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GPO Jun 28 2017
OPINION. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 6/28/17. (bdb)

Docket last updated: 04/26/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
40 40 misc Patent/Trademark Documents - Judgment Tue 12/12 8:21 AM
NOTIFICATION of Decision sent to Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks re39 Order APPROVING38 Stipulation of Dismissal. This action is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (jv)
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Att: 1 3 pgs Order closing case
Monday, December 11, 2017
39 39 3 pgs order Order Mon 12/11 3:34 PM
ORDER APPROVING38 Stipulation of Dismissal. This action is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 12/11/17. (bdb)
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Friday, December 08, 2017
38 38 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Fri 12/08 3:18 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Friday, October 20, 2017
37 37 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Fri 10/20 8:06 AM
ORDER OF COURT. This action has been resolved and the only matter remaining to be completed is the submission of a stipulation for dismissal. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk mark the above-captioned action CLOSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court expressly retains jurisdiction of this matter to consider any issue arising during the period when such stipulation is being finalized, including but not limited to enforcing any settlement. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/20/17. Modified on 10/20/17 to add document to entry. (bdb)
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
36 36 3 pgs notice Notice of Settlement Thu 10/19 2:30 PM
NOTICE of Settlement Agreement in Principle (Joint Notice) by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS (Verdini, Christopher)
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
35 35 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 09/19 3:53 PM
ORDER GRANTING34 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants to answer is hereby EXTENDED to 10/23/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 9/19/17. (bdb)
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34 34 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 09/19 11:47 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re18 Amended Complaint, filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
33 33 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 08/22 8:27 AM
ORDER GRANTING32 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. It is hereby ORDERED that said Motion is GRANTED, and the deadline for Defendants to file their Answer is EXTENDED until September 22, 2017. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 8/22/17. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb)
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Monday, August 21, 2017
32 32 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Mon 08/21 12:22 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re18 Amended Complaint, filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
misc QC - Document incorrectly linked Tue 07/25 8:50 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re30 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. ERROR: Document incorrectly linked. CORRECTION: Linked to appropriate document. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Monday, July 24, 2017
31 31 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Mon 07/24 1:13 PM
ORDER GRANTING30 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File an Answer to First Amended Complaint. The Answer is due on or before 8/23/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 7/24/17. (jad)
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Friday, July 21, 2017
30 30 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Fri 07/21 12:48 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re Update Answer Deadline, by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
29 29 order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 06/28 2:15 PM
ORDER DENYING22 Motion to Dismiss. It is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is DENIED for the reasons as stated in28 Opinion of this date. Defendants shall Answer on or before 7/24/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 6/28/17. (bdb)
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28 28 13 pgs order Memorandum Opinion & Order Wed 06/28 2:13 PM
OPINION. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 6/28/17. (bdb)
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utility Update Answer Deadline Wed 06/28 2:16 PM
Update Answer Deadline: Answer due from DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP. on 7/24/2017; XP METAL DETECTORS on 7/24/2017. Text-only entry; No PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb)
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Monday, March 27, 2017
27 27 respoth Reply (do not select for a Response to Motion) Mon 03/27 3:39 PM
REPLY In Support Of to22 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
26 26 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 03/16 12:06 PM
ORDER GRANTING25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The deadline for Defendants to file their Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss is EXTENDED to 3/27/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 3/16/17. (bdb)
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25 25 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 03/16 9:22 AM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to22 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
24 24 respoth Response in Opposition Tue 03/14 3:54 PM
RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to22 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
23 23 respm Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Tue 02/28 10:46 AM
BRIEF in Support re22 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 4,868,910,
Att: 2 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,138,262,
Att: 3 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,148,151,
Att: 4 Exhibit U.S. Patent No.5,721,489,
Att: 5 Exhibit Spectrum XLT Engineering Report,
Att: 6 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 6,911,823
22 22 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 02/28 10:41 AM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
21 21 order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 02/21 1:50 PM
ORDER GRANTING20 Motion for Joseph Sofer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 2/21/17. (jad)
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misc QC - Proposed Order part of main document Tue 02/21 10:50 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ERROR: Proposed Order was made part of main document. CORRECTION: Attorney advised that in the future, proposed orders are to be made attachments to the main document. This message is for informational purposes only. (jv)
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Monday, February 20, 2017
20 20 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (for Attorney filers only, Credit Card required) Mon 02/20 12:39 PM
MOTION for attorney Joseph Sofer to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $40, Receipt # 0315-4245166) by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Sofer, Joseph)
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
19 19 order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Wed 02/15 4:30 PM
ORDER DISMISSING13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The Motion is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 2/15/17. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb)
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
18 18 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 02/14 10:36 AM
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP. answer due 2/28/2017; XP METAL DETECTORS answer due 2/28/2017, filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Monday, January 30, 2017
17 17 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 01/30 4:23 PM
ORDER GRANTING16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to the Motion to Dismiss is hereby EXTENDED to 2/14/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 1/30/17. (bdb)
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16 16 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Mon 01/30 12:55 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
15 15 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.1) Tue 01/17 5:50 PM
Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate, by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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14 14 respm Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Tue 01/17 5:33 PM
BRIEF in Support re13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 7,310,586,
Att: 2 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 4,868,910,
Att: 3 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,138,262,
Att: 4 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,148,151,
Att: 5 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 5,721,489,
Att: 6 Exhibit Spectrum XLT Engineering Report,
Att: 7 Exhibit U.S. Patent No. 6,911,823
13 13 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 01/17 5:28 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS. (Verdini, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, November 17, 2016
12 12 service Waiver of Service Executed Thu 11/17 11:18 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. XP METAL DETECTORS waiver sent on 11/8/2016, answer due 1/17/2017. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
11 11 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 11/10 1:31 PM
ORDER GRANTING10 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendants' response is due on or before 1/17/17. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 11/10/16. (jad)
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Wednesday, November 09, 2016
10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 11/09 4:44 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, October 27, 2016
9 9 2 pgs service Summons/Return of Service Returned Executed Thu 10/27 12:31 PM
SUMMONS/Return of Service Returned Executed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP. served on 10/21/2016, answer due 11/14/2016. (Baldauf, Kent)
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8 8 1 pgs misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.1) Thu 10/27 11:22 AM
Disclosure Statement identifying Codan Limited as corporate parent or other affiliate, by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Baldauf, Kent)
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Friday, October 21, 2016
7 7 2 pgs notice Notice of Appearance Fri 10/21 1:45 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Christian D. Ehret on behalf of MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Ehret, Christian)
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6 6 2 pgs notice Notice of Appearance Fri 10/21 1:44 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Bryan P. Clark on behalf of MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (Clark, Bryan)
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5 5 7 pgs order Order Fri 10/21 12:22 PM
STANDING ORDER CIVIL MOTION PRACTICE. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/21/16. (bdb)
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4 4 1 pgs adr Notice of ADR Designation Fri 10/21 12:21 PM
NOTICE that instant civil action has been designated for placement into the United States District Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Parties are directed to fully complete the required 26(f) report, which includes the stipulation of selecting an ADR process. Counsel for plaintiff (or in the case of a removal action, counsel for removing defendant) shall make service of the notice on all parties. (bdb)
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
3 3 1 pgs order Order Declining Assignment of Patent Case Thu 10/20 9:26 AM
ORDER Declining Assignment of Patent Case, in accordance with Section 1(a)(1)(C) of Public Law 111-349, Pilot Program in Certain District Courts. Signed by Judge David S. Cercone on 10/20/16. (njt)
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2 2 1 pgs misc Patent/Trademark Documents - Complaint Thu 10/20 7:27 AM
PATENT/TRADEMARK DOCUMENTS ISSUED. (jv)
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Att: 1 5 pgs Complaint with Jury Demand,
Att: 2 2 pgs Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 3 11 pgs Exhibit A
misc QC - Party did not file Disclosure Statement Thu 10/20 7:27 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re1 Complaint,. ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement as required pursuant L.R. 7.1.1. CORRECTION: Attorney advised to file statement within 7 days. This message is for informational purposes only. Disclosure Statement due by 10/27/2016. (jv)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Thu 10/20 10:50 AM
Judge David S. Cercone no longer assigned to case. (mao)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Thu 10/20 10:52 AM
Judge Mark R. Hornak is presiding. (mao)
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
1 1 5 pgs cmp Complaint (for Clerk of Court personnel only) Thu 10/20 7:22 AM
COMPLAINT against DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $400, receipt number 0315-4125595), filed by MINELAB ELECRONICS PTY LTD. (jv)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 11 pgs Exhibit A,
Att: 3 2 pgs Summons as to Detector Electronics, Corp.,
Att: 4 2 pgs Summons as to XP Metal Detectors
service Summons Issued Thu 10/20 7:25 AM
Summons Issued as to *DETECTOR ELECTRONICS CORP., XP METAL DETECTORS* (jv)
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