Technoprobe S.p.A. v. FormFactor, Inc.

1:23-cv-00842 | Delaware District Court

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Division Wilmington
Judge Judge Jennifer Choe
Filed Aug. 4, 2023
Case Flags PATENT
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:1 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
10/3/2024Redacted Document
9/30/2024Scheduling Order - Patent, 1 - Terminate Scheduling Order Deadlines
8/29/2024- Transcript
7/22/2024Redacted Document
7/15/2024Notice of Service
7/15/2024Amended Document - NOT Motion
7/12/2024Notice of Service
7/9/2024~Util - Set Deadlines, Order
7/8/2024Stipulation-General (See Motion List for Stipulation to Extend Time)
7/2/2024Notice of Service
5/24/2024Proposed Order
5/22/2024Proposed Order
5/20/2024MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (D.I. 14 ) is denied. Signed by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 5/20/2024. (apk)
5/17/2024Proposed Order
5/17/2024SO ORDERED
5/16/2024-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
5/16/2024Appear Pro Hac Vice
5/16/2024Notice of Service
5/3/2024Order
5/3/2024Stipulation to EXTEND Time
4/26/2024Stipulation to EXTEND Time
4/19/2024Notice of Service
4/19/2024Notice of Service
4/19/2024SO ORDERED
4/19/2024Stipulation-General (See Motion List for Stipulation to Extend Time)
4/19/2024Notice of Service
4/10/2024Notice of Service
4/10/2024Notice of Service
4/3/2024-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
4/3/2024Appear Pro Hac Vice
3/29/2024Notice of Service
3/21/2024Notice of Service
3/21/2024Notice of Service
3/20/2024Scheduling Order - Patent
3/15/2024Stipulation-General (See Motion List for Stipulation to Extend Time)
2/29/2024Notice of Change of Address
2/27/2024Proposed Order
2/24/2024- Transcript
2/8/2024Minute Entry for an Oral Argument held before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves - Oral Argument held on 2/8/2024. Present for Plaintiff: Andrew Russell, Mark Sommers, Houtan K. Esfahani, and Kelly S. Horn. Present for Defendant: Andrew C. Mayo, John G. Day, T. Vann Pearce, Jr., and Caroline Simons. (Court Reporter Deanna Warner.) (apk) (Entered: 02/08/2024)
1/4/202433ORAL ORDER Setting Hearing (An Oral Argument is set for 2/8/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 6A before Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves.) Entered by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 1/4/2024. (nmg) (Entered: 01/04/2024)
1/3/2024Joint Letter to The Honorable Jennifer Choe-Groves from Andrew E. Russell regarding the Court's Order in D.I. 21 regarding courtesy paper copies - re 21 Order. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
1/2/2024 SUR-REPLY BRIEF re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim [Plaintiff's Sur-Reply Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss] filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
12/28/202330ORAL ORDER, Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 29 ) is GRANTED. Ordered by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 12/28/2023. (mpb) (Entered: 12/29/2023)
12/28/2023 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss - filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
12/27/2023REQUEST for Oral Argument by FormFactor, Inc. re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Day, John) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/20/2023 REPLY BRIEF re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/12/202326SO ORDERED, regarding D.I. 25 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant to file a Reply Brief in support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 17) to December 20, 2023 (Reply Brief due 12/20/2023). Signed by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 12/12/2023. (apk) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
12/11/2023 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant to file a Reply Brief in support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 17) to December 20, 2023 - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 12/11/2023)
12/6/2023 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Technoprobe S.p.A..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/13/2023. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/6/202323SO ORDERED, re 22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jennifer E. Fried and Kelly S. Horn filed by Technoprobe S.p.A. Ordered by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 12/6/2023. (mpb) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/6/2023MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jennifer E. Fried and Kelly S. Horn - filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
11/30/2023STANDING ORDER REGARDING CASES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE. (nmg) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
11/17/2023ORDER: The Parties Stipulation to Extend Time, ECF No. 19 , is granted. Plaintiff shall file a brief in response to Defendant's Partial Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, ECF No. 17 , on or before December 6, 2023 (Answering Brief due 12/6/2023). Signed by Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves on 11/17/2023. (apk) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/17/2023 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file an answering brief in opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss to December 6, 2023 - filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/8/2023 OPENING BRIEF in Support re 17 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by FormFactor, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/22/2023. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 11/08/2023)
11/8/2023 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 11/08/2023)
11/3/2023Case Reassigned to Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves of the United States Court of International Trade. Please include the initials of the Judge (JCG) after the case number on all documents filed. (nmg) (Entered: 11/03/2023)
10/24/2023SO ORDERED, re 16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to the Amended Complaint to November 8, 2023 filed by FormFactor, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/23/23. (ntl) (Entered: 10/24/2023)
10/20/2023 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to the Amended Complaint to November 8, 2023 - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)
10/18/202315ORAL ORDER: In light of the filing of Plaintiff Technoprobe S.P.A.'s Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement and False and Misleading Products Claims, D.I. 13, Defendant Formfactor, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, D.I. 9, is DENIED AS MOOT. Defendant should timely answer, move or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, D.I. 13. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/18/23. (ntl) (Entered: 10/18/2023)
10/11/2023 RESPONSE to Motion re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
10/11/2023 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement and False and Misleading Product Claims against FormFactor, Inc.- filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - H, # 2 REDLINE)(Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
10/5/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ryan Lind for FormFactor, Inc., added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mkr) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
10/5/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney Anri Nakamoto for FormFactor, Inc., added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mkr) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
10/4/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney T. Vann Pearce, Jr for FormFactor, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mkr) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
10/4/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jasmine W. Zhu and Caroline Simons for FormFactor, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mkr) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
10/4/2023SO ORDERED, re 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney T. Vann Pearce, Jr., Steven J. Routh, Sheryl K. Garko, Caroline Simons, Anri Nakamoto, Ryan Lind, and Jasmine W. Zhu filed by FormFactor, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/4/23. (ntl) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
10/3/2023MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney T. Vann Pearce, Jr., Steven J. Routh, Sheryl K. Garko, Caroline Simons, Anri Nakamoto, Ryan Lind, and Jasmine W. Zhu - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Day, John) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
9/27/2023 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Day, John) (Entered: 09/27/2023)
9/27/2023 OPENING BRIEF in Support re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by FormFactor, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/11/2023. (Day, John) (Entered: 09/27/2023)
9/27/2023 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Day, John) (Entered: 09/27/2023)
8/30/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney Mark Sommers for Technoprobe S.p.A. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (smg) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
8/30/2023Pro Hac Vice Attorney Abhay A. Watwe and Houtan K. Esfahani for Technoprobe S.p.A. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (smg) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
8/30/2023SO ORDERED, re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Mark Sommers, Houtan Khalili Esfahani, Abhay A. Watwe, and Alexander E. Harding filed by Technoprobe S.p.A. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/30/23. (ntl) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
8/29/2023MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Mark Sommers, Houtan Khalili Esfahani, Abhay A. Watwe, and Alexander E. Harding - filed by Technoprobe S.p.A.. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
8/23/2023SO ORDERED, re 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to the Complaint to September 27, 2023 filed by FormFactor, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/23/23. (ntl) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
8/22/2023 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to the Complaint to September 27, 2023 - filed by FormFactor, Inc.. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
8/9/2023Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 08/09/2023)
8/8/2023 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Technoprobe S.p.A..FormFactor, Inc. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. (Russell, Andrew) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
8/4/2023Summons Issued as to FormFactor, Inc. on 8/4/2023. (mkr) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
8/4/2023 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent T-Plus S.p.A. for Technoprobe S.p.A. filed by Technoprobe S.p.A. (mkr) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
8/4/2023Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 11,035,885 B2. (mkr) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
8/4/2023Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mkr) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
8/4/2023COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT AND FALSE AND MISLEADING PRODUCT CLAIMS filed with Jury Demand against FormFactor, Inc. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-4194712.) - filed by Technoprobe S.p.A. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(mkr) (Entered: 08/04/2023)