Sterling Computers Corporation v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
| Texas Western District Court | |
| Judge: | Alan D Albright |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-00551 |
| Nature of Suit | 830 Property Rights - Patent |
| Cause | 35:100 Patent Infringement |
| Case Filed: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last checked: Monday Nov 18, 2024 3:05 AM CST |
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Defendant
Meta Platforms, Inc.
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Sterling Computers Corporation
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 12 hours ago |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Thu 03/27 12:19 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Alan D Albright for all proceedings. Judge Docket II - Austin no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (bot2) |
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| Monday, February 24, 2025 | ||
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Order
Mon 02/24 4:41 PM
Stipulation and Order for Stay Pending Inter Parties Review. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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Case Stayed
Mon 02/24 4:46 PM
Case Stayed. (cnr) |
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| Friday, February 21, 2025 | ||
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Stipulation
Fri 02/21 6:53 PM
STIPULATION and (Proposed) Order for Stay Pending Inter Partes Review by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Piepmeier, Sarah) |
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| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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motion
Stay Case
Wed 02/12 8:49 PM
Opposed MOTION to Stay Case by Meta Platforms, Inc..(Fowler, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - 2025-01-31 Meta IPR Petition of 7,716,217,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - 2025-02-10 Email chain,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C - 2024-12-12 X Corp. IPR Petition of 7,716,217,
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Att: 4
Proposed Order
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| Monday, February 10, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Mon 02/10 3:58 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sarah E. Fowler on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc.. Attorney Sarah E. Fowler added to party Meta Platforms, Inc.(pty:dft) (Fowler, Sarah) |
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| Monday, February 03, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 02/03 11:38 AM
Text Order GRANTING41 Joint Motion to Extend Deadlines entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that the last day for Defendant to serve invalidity contentions and associated disclosures and documents is February 19, 2025; the parties shall exchange a list of claim terms to be construed on March 5, 2025; the parties shall exchange proposed constructions on March 19, 2025, the parties shall disclose extrinsic evidence, including the identity of any expert witness, on March 26, 2025, and the last day for the parties to meet and confer to narrow the terms in dispute and exchange a revised list of terms and constructions is April 2, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cslc) |
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| Friday, January 31, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 01/31 3:10 PM
Joint MOTION to Extend Deadlines by Meta Platforms, Inc..(Piepmeier, Sarah) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | ||
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Order
Wed 12/11 11:03 AM
Corrected Protective Order. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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| Thursday, December 05, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 12/05 1:04 PM
ORDER GRANTING37 Motion for Entry of Federal Rule Evidence 502 Clawback Order. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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Order on Motion for Protective Order
Thu 12/05 1:01 PM
ORDER GRANTING36 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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| Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Wed 12/04 9:38 AM
Text Order GRANTING35 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's infringement contentions and associated documents be filed on or before December 11, 2024, and Defendant's invalidity contentions and associated disclosures and documents be filed on or before February 5, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cslc) |
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| Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 12/03 6:07 PM
Joint MOTION for entry of Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Clawback Order by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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Protective Order
Tue 12/03 5:49 PM
Joint MOTION for Confidentiality/Protective Order by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Exhibit A Proposed Protective Order
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Extension of Time to File Document
Tue 12/03 3:38 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Parties' Contentions by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order to Extend Deadline for Submission of Parties' Contentions
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Wed 11/27 11:51 AM
Text Order GRANTING34 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that the parties file a proposed protective order on or before December 3, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cslc) |
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| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Document
Tue 11/26 1:28 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Protective Order by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Wed 11/13 10:00 AM
Text Order GRANTING32 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that the parties file a proposed protective order on or before November 26, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cslc) |
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| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | ||
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Non-Consent to Trial by US Magistrate Judge
Tue 11/12 4:40 PM
NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Extension of Time to File Document
Tue 11/12 3:14 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Protective Order by Sterling Computers Corporation. (Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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| Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
Wed 10/30 1:40 PM
Text Order GRANTING31 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that the parties file a proposed Protective Order on or before November 13, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cslc) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Document
Tue 10/29 2:39 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Protective Order by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference
Thu 10/24 3:26 PM
Order docketed in error . Please Disregard. (cnr) Modified on 10/24/2024 (cnr) |
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Scheduling Order
Thu 10/24 3:19 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: Notice Concerning Reference to United States Magistrate Judge due by 10/15/2024, the Court will set the case for Final Pretrial Conference at a later time, Jury Trial set for 3/1/2027 at 9:30 A.M. in Austin before Judge Robert Pitman. Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 10/24 3:21 PM
Set Hearing: Claim Construction Hearing set for 9/24/2025 in Austin before Judge Robert Pitman. (cnr) |
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| Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Pretrial Conference - Initial
Tue 10/22 9:45 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Dustin M. Howell: Initial Pretrial Telephonic Conference held on 10/21/2024 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter: AT&T Conference Line.) Scheduling Order Discussed and Written Order to Follow. (cnr) |
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| Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | ||
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Order Setting/Resetting Initial Pretrial Conference
Wed 10/09 9:34 AM
ORDER Setting Initial Pretrial Telephonic Conference for 10/21/2024 at 3:30 P.M. Signed by Judge Dustin M. Howell. (cnr) |
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| Friday, August 16, 2024 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 08/16 5:57 PM
Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Scheduling Order by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan
Fri 08/16 5:55 PM
Rule 26(f) Discovery Report/Case Management Plan by Sterling Computers Corporation. (Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Thu 07/18 5:34 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Meta Platforms, Inc..(Nguyen, Theresa) |
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| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | ||
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Disclosure Statement (Rule 7)
Tue 07/16 10:46 AM
RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Nguyen, Theresa) |
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| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 06/18 10:40 AM
Text Order GRANTING22 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Robert Pitman. IT IS ORDERED that Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before July 18, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jmlc) |
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Set/Reset Answer Deadline
Tue 06/18 11:59 AM
Reset Answer Deadlines Meta Platforms, Inc. answer due 7/18/2024. (cc3) |
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| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Mon 06/17 4:36 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Meta Platforms, Inc..(Nguyen, Theresa) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Proposed Order
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Disclosure Statement (Rule 7)
Mon 06/17 4:21 PM
RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Nguyen, Theresa) |
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Mon 06/17 4:14 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Theresa H. Nguyen on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc.. Attorney Theresa H. Nguyen added to party Meta Platforms, Inc.(pty:dft) (Nguyen, Theresa) |
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Mon 06/17 4:11 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sarah E. Piepmeier on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc.. Attorney Sarah E. Piepmeier added to party Meta Platforms, Inc.(pty:dft) (Piepmeier, Sarah) |
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| Friday, June 14, 2024 | ||
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Disclosure Statement (Rule 7)
Fri 06/14 9:40 AM
RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Sterling Computers Corporation. (Padmanabhan, Devan) |
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Wed 05/29 2:44 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sterling Computers Corporation. Meta Platforms, Inc. served on 5/28/2024, answer due 6/18/2024. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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| Friday, May 24, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/24 9:23 AM
ORDER GRANTING12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to SRI K. SANKARAN. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/24 9:22 AM
ORDER GRANTING11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to PAUL ROBBENNOLT. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/24 9:21 AM
ORDER GRANTING10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to BRITTA S. LOFTUS. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 05/24 9:20 AM
ORDER GRANTING9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to DEVAN V. PADMANABHAN. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Robert Pitman. (cc3) |
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 05/22 4:28 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher V. Goodpastor for Sri K. Sankaran ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-18796095) by on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 05/22 4:27 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher V. Goodpastor for Paul J. Robbennolt ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-18796083) by on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 05/22 4:25 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher V. Goodpastor for Britta S. Loftus ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-18796072) by on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 05/22 4:24 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher V. Goodpastor for Devan V. Padmanabhan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-18796063) by on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Summons Issued
Wed 05/22 2:36 PM
Summons Issued as to Meta Platforms, Inc.. (kp) |
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Wed 05/22 11:47 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Damian French on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. Attorney Michael Damian French added to party Sterling Computers Corporation(pty:pla) (French, Michael) |
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Wed 05/22 11:45 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gabriel R. Gervey on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. Attorney Gabriel R. Gervey added to party Sterling Computers Corporation(pty:pla) (Gervey, Gabriel) |
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Wed 05/22 11:44 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Adam G. Price on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation. Attorney Adam G. Price added to party Sterling Computers Corporation(pty:pla) (Price, Adam) |
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Wed 05/22 11:14 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher V. Goodpastor on behalf of Sterling Computers Corporation (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Wed 05/22 11:12 AM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Sterling Computers Corporation. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120)
Wed 05/22 11:11 AM
Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Complaint
Wed 05/22 11:11 AM
COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-18793140), filed by Sterling Computers Corporation.(Goodpastor, Christopher) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Exhibit A
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Wed 05/22 2:34 PM
Case assigned to Judge Docket II - Austin. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (kp) |
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To be Referred to AU Mag Judge
Wed 05/22 2:34 PM
If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Dustin Howell. (kp) |
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Jury Demand
Wed 05/22 2:35 PM
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Sterling Computers Corporation. (kp) |
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