VMware, Inc. v. Cirba, Inc.

1:20-cv-00272 | Delaware District Court

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Division Wilmington
Judge Judge Gregory B. Williams
Filed Feb. 25, 2020
Case Flags Multi-Media Docs and PATENT
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:271 Patent Infringement
Demand $75,000
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Lead Case 1:19-cv-00742
Related Case 1:19-cv-00742
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Filing Date # Docket Text
12/7/2022NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re Cirba Inc.: Entry of appearance of attorney Michael J. Farnan. Attorney Morris James LLP terminated. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
10/17/2022CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 109-110 were removed from the docket per request of counsel. (ntl) (Entered: 10/17/2022)
9/7/2022Case Reassigned to Judge Gregory B Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-00742-MN, 1:20-cv-00272-MN(apk) (Entered: 09/07/2022)
3/25/2022Case Reassigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-00742-LPS, 1:20-cv-00272-LPS (ntl) (Entered: 03/25/2022)
3/2/2022CORRECTING ENTRY: Notice of Deposition (D.I. 109) was removed from the docket per request of counsel. (ntl) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
4/20/2021CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 109 was removed from the docket per request of counsel (to be refiled in lead case). (ntl) (Entered: 04/20/2021)
12/21/2020Case associated with lead case: Create association to 1:19-cv-00742-LPS. (ntl) (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/21/2020
  • Order
MEMORANDUM ORDER regarding all pending motions including post-trial motions and motion to consolidate. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/21/20. Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-00742-LPS, 1:20-cv-00272-LPS (ntl) (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/18/2020NOTICE of Change of Address by Kenneth Laurence Dorsney (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/18/2020)
11/4/2020 NOTICE of [VMWARE, INC.'S NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICES OF DEPOSITION (D.I. NOS. 98-105)] by VMware Inc. re 98 Notice to Take Deposition, 100 Notice to Take Deposition, 103 Notice to Take Deposition, 104 Notice to Take Deposition, 99 Notice to Take Deposition, 105 Notice to Take Deposition, 102 Notice to Take Deposition, 101 Notice to Take Deposition (Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Tom Yuyitung filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Chuck Tatham on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Riyaz Somani on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Gerry Smith on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Andrew Hillier on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Scott Browne on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Rodney Botelho on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/26/2020NOTICE to Take Deposition of Ray Boots on a date to be mutually agreed upon by the parties filed by VMware Inc..(Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
10/13/2020
  • Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsDenied
MEMORANDUM ORDER re 79 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by VMware Inc. is DENIED. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 10/13/20. (ntl) (Entered: 10/13/2020)
10/5/2020Official Transcript of Judge's Opinion of 9/30/20 En Banc Section 101 Hearing held on October 2, 2020 before Chief Judge Leonard P. Stark and Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan, e-mail: gaffigan@verizon.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or ordered and purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/26/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/5/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/4/2021. (bpg) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
10/2/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Telephone Conference held on 10/2/2020. (Court Reporter B. Gaffigan.) (ntl) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
10/2/2020 NOTICE of [VMWARE'S NOTICE OF RELATED PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD] by VMware Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
10/1/2020Official Transcript of En Banc Telephonic Section 101 Hearing held on September 30, 2020 before Chief Judge Leonard P. Stark and Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Court Reporter Brian Gaffigan, e-mail: gaffigan@verizon.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or ordered/purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/22/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/2/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/30/2020. (bpg) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
9/30/202093
  • Order
ORAL ORDER: Having heard argument on the "101 Day" motions today in the VMware case (C.A. No. 20-272), the Natera case (C.A. No. 20-125), and the Ameranth case (C.A. No. 20-518), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a further teleconference is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The parties and any interested member of the public can access the teleconference by dialing 877-336-1829 and using the access code 1408971. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/30/20. (ntl) (Entered: 09/30/2020)
9/30/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Argument by Telephone Conference held on 9/30/2020. (Court Reporter B. Gaffigan.) (ntl) (Entered: 09/30/2020)
9/29/2020 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark and The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding enclosure of Densify's slides for September 30, 2020 Oral Argument - re 90 Order,,,,,. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
9/29/2020 Letter to the Honorable Leonard P. Stark and the Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Anne Shea Gaza regarding PowerPoint Slides for the September 30, 2020 Hearing - re 90 Order,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 VMware's Slides)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
9/25/202090
  • Order
ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that at the September 30, 2020 "101 Day" motions hearing teleconference beginning at 9:30 a.m., the VMware case (C.A. No. 20-272) will be argued first and each side will have 20 minutes for its argument; the Natera case (C.A. No. 20-125) will be argued second and each side will have 30 minutes for its argument (the parties should be prepared to argue all issues raised in the 12(c) motion); and the Ameranth case (C.A. No. 20-518) will be argued third and each side will have 20 minutes for argument. Having reviewed the briefing and the record as well as the parties' time requests, the Court finds that these time allocations are reasonable and more than sufficient to allow each party to be fully and fairly heard and will enable the Court to have its questions answered. Counsel are reminded that each party must be represented throughout the entirety of the hearing (9:30 am to 5:00 pm) as additional questions may be asked of any party at times other than during its initially scheduled time. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any demonstratives or other materials a party wishes to refer to at the hearing must be submitted to the Court no later than 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. The parties and any interested member of the public can access the teleconference by dialing 877-336-1829 and using the access code 1408971. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/25/20. (ntl) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
9/16/2020 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark and The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Anne Shea Gaza regarding VMware's pre-hearing information as requested by the Court - re 87 Order Setting Teleconference,. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 09/16/2020)
9/16/2020 Letter to The Honorable Leonard P. Stark from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding 101 motion - re 87 Order Setting Teleconference,. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/16/2020)
9/2/2020
  • Order
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that argument on Sec. 101 motions will be heard at a combined hearing (remotely via teleconference) on September 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/2/20. (ntl) (Entered: 09/02/2020)
7/15/2020NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Sorin G. Zaharia as co-counsel.. (Wilson, Samantha) (Entered: 07/15/2020)
6/9/2020
  • Motion for Judgment on the Pleadingsby Π
REPLY BRIEF re 79 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) and 35 U.S.C. § 101 filed by VMware Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 06/09/2020)
5/19/2020
  • Motion for Judgment on the Pleadingsby Δ
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 79 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) and 35 U.S.C. § 101 filed by Cirba Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 5/26/2020. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/19/2020)
5/11/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time to File Opposition
SO ORDERED, re 82 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Densify to file its Opposition to VMware's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and VMware's Reply Brief in support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings to May 19, 2020 and June 9, 2020, respectively filed by Cirba Inc. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 5/8/20. (ntl) (Entered: 05/11/2020)
5/5/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Adam Adler for Cirba 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. (mal) (Entered: 05/05/2020)
4/30/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED, re 83 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam Adler filed by Cirba Inc. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 4/30/20. (ntl) (Entered: 04/30/2020)
4/29/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam Adler - filed by Cirba Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/29/2020)
4/24/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time to File Oppositionby Δ
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Densify to file its Opposition to VMware's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and VMware's Reply Brief in support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings to May 19, 2020 and June 9, 2020, repsectively - filed by Cirba Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/24/2020)
4/21/2020 DECLARATION re 79 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) and 35 U.S.C. § 101, 80 Opening Brief in Support - Declaration of Richard S.J. Hung - by VMware Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-5)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 04/21/2020)
4/21/2020 OPENING BRIEF in Support re 79 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) and 35 U.S.C. § 101 filed by VMware Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 5/5/2020. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 04/21/2020)
4/21/2020
  • Motion for Judgment on the Pleadingsby Π
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) and 35 U.S.C. § 101 - filed by VMware Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 04/21/2020)
4/13/2020
  • Answerby Π
ANSWER to 75 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by VMware Inc..(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
3/24/202077MULTI MEDIA DOCUMENT filed by Cirba Inc. in the form of a DVD. Filing related to 76 Notice of Filing Multi Media Materials. (Media on file in Clerk's Office). (ntl) (Entered: 03/24/2020)
3/23/2020NOTICE of filing the following Non-Paper material(s) in multi media format: with regard to Densify's Answer to the Complaint. Original Non-paper material(s) to be filed with the Clerk's Office. Notice filed by Kenneth Laurence Dorsney on behalf of Cirba Inc. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/23/2020)
3/23/2020
  • Answerby Δ
ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against VMware Inc. by Cirba Inc..(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/23/2020)
3/19/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael G. Flanigan for Cirba 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. (kmd) (Entered: 03/19/2020)
3/18/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Courtland L. Reichman for Cirba 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. (myr) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/18/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Khue V. Hoang for Cirba 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. (myr) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/18/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Wesley L. White for Cirba 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. (myr) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/18/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jennifer Estremera for Cirba 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. (myr) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/18/2020Case Reassigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/18/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Christine E. Lehman for Cirba 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. (kmd) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
3/17/2020Joint STATEMENT Pursuant to Local Rule 81.2 by VMware Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 03/17/2020)
3/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED re 73 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Shawna L. Ballard, Attorney Jennifer Estremera, Attorney Michael G. Flanigan, Attorney Khue V. Hoang, Attorney Christine E. Lehman, Attorney Courtland L. Reichman, Attorney Wesley L. White filed by Cirba Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/12/2020. (dlw) (Entered: 03/12/2020)
3/12/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Yue Li for VMware 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. (sam) (Entered: 03/12/2020)
3/11/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Shawna L. Ballard, Attorney Jennifer Estremera, Attorney Michael G. Flanigan, Attorney Khue V. Hoang, Attorney Christine E. Lehman, Attorney Courtland L. Reichman, Attorney Wesley L. White - filed by Cirba Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/11/2020)
3/10/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
SO ORDERED re 72 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move, or otherwise plead in response to the Complaint to March 23, 2020 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Cirba Inc. answer due 3/23/2020). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/10/2020. (dlw) (Entered: 03/10/2020)
3/10/2020Pro Hac Vice Attorney Richard S.J. Hung for VMware 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. (mal) (Entered: 03/10/2020)
3/9/2020
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Respond to Complaint to March 23, 2020 - filed by Cirba Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/09/2020)
3/9/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED re 71 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Arturo J. Gonzalez and Attorneys Michael A. Jacobs, Richard S.J. Hung, Bita Rahebi, Matthew I. Kreeger, Jayson L. Cohen, Diek O. Van Nort, Yue Li, R. Benjamin Nelson and Sorin G. Zaharia filed by VMware Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/9/2020. (dlw) (Entered: 03/09/2020)
3/6/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Arturo J. Gonzalez and Attorneys Michael A. Jacobs, Richard S.J. Hung, Bita Rahebi, Matthew I. Kreeger, Jayson L. Cohen, Diek O. Van Nort, Yue Li, R. Benjamin Nelson and Sorin G. Zaharia - filed by VMware Inc.. (Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 03/06/2020)
3/4/2020Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 03/04/2020)
3/3/2020NOTICE of Appearance by Samantha G. Wilson on behalf of VMware Inc. (Wilson, Samantha) (Entered: 03/03/2020)
3/3/2020NOTICE of Appearance by Robert M. Vrana on behalf of VMware Inc. (Vrana, Robert) (Entered: 03/03/2020)
3/3/2020NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Shea Gaza on behalf of VMware Inc. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 03/03/2020)
3/2/2020NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth Laurence Dorsney on behalf of Cirba Inc. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2/25/2020Local Counsel Letter sent to George Brian Busey, Daniel Edward Chudd and Craig Crandall Reilly. Notice of Compliance deadline set for 3/26/2020. (mal) (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2/25/2020Record of case transferred in from District of Virginia Eastern; Case Number in Other District: 1:19-cv-01334. Copy of Docket Sheet and original file (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2/25/2020Case transferred to District of Delaware. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2/24/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of JurisdictionPartial
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 21 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The motion is GRANTED insofar as the matter is appropriately TRANSFERRED to the District of Delaware. The motion is DENIED in all other aspects. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 2/24/2020. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 02/25/2020)
2/21/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge T. S. Ellis, III: Motion Hearing held on 2/21/2020 re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer filed by Cirba Inc.
Brian Busy and Richard Hung appeared on behalf of the plaintiff. Craig Reilly, Christine Lehman and Connor Houghton appeared on behalf of the defendant.
Matter argued. Court orders transfer. Order to follow.
Court Reporter: P. Kaneshiro-Miller
(tran) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 02/21/2020)
2/20/2020NOTICE by Cirba Inc. re 31 Order on Motion for Pro hac vice NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM ADDRESS (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2/19/2020NOTICE by Cirba Inc. re 58 Declaration Updating and Correcting Information (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 02/19/2020)
1/7/2020
  • Motion to Continue HearingGranted
ORDER granting 59 Motion to Continue. The hearing is continued to Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 am. This matter is STAYED until February 21, 2020. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 1/7/2020. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 01/07/2020)
1/3/2020
  • Motion to Continue Hearing
Joint MOTION to Continue Hearing Date by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 01/03/2020)
12/30/2019Declaration re 57 Reply to Response to Motion SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF RIYAZ SOMANI by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/30/2019)
12/30/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer filed by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Marvin and Exh. 1 - 3)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/30/2019)
12/27/2019
  • Motion to SealGranted
ORDER granting 47 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Anderson on 12/27/2019. (dvanm, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/27/2019)
12/26/2019
  • Motion to Seal
RESPONSE in Support re 47 MOTION to Seal {Corrected), 34 MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits and Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer filed by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/26/2019)
12/23/2019
  • Motion to Extend Time to File ResponseGranted
ORDER granting 53 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendant's time to file and serve its reply brief is hereby EXTENDED to and including December 30, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Anderson on 12/23/2019. (wgar, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/23/2019)
12/20/2019
  • Motion to Extend Time to File Response
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 Memorandum in Opposition by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/20/2019)
12/19/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Memorandum in Opposition re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer (corrected) filed by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Sealed Document. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 31)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration of Shaun P. deLacy (corrected) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Errata 31, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019
  • Motion to Seal
Memorandum in Support re 47 MOTION to Seal {Corrected) filed by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B) by VMware, Inc. re 47 MOTION to Seal {Corrected) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019
  • Motion to Seal
MOTION to Seal {Corrected) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration continued of Shaun P. deLacy in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer (part 5) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 40, # 2 Exhibit 41, part 1, # 3 Exhibit 41, part 2, # 4 Exhibit 41, part 3, # 5 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 20, # 2 Exhibit 21, # 3 Exhibit 22, # 4 Exhibit 29, # 5 Exhibit 30, # 6 Exhibit 32)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re 34 MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits and Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5, # 5 Exhibit 8, # 6 Exhibit 10, # 7 Exhibit 11, # 8 Exhibit 12, # 9 Exhibit 14, # 10 Exhibit 17, # 11 Exhibit 19)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019
  • Response
Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer. (Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Memorandum in Opposition re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer REDACTED filed by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration continued of Shaun P. deLacy in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer (part 4) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 36, # 2 Exhibit 37, # 3 Exhibit 38, # 4 Exhibit 39)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration continued of Shaun P. deLacy in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer (part 3) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 31, # 2 Exhibit 32, # 3 Exhibit 33, # 4 Exhibit 34, # 5 Exhibit 35)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration continued of Shaun P. deLacy in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer (part 2) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 22, # 2 Exhibit 23, # 3 Exhibit 24, # 4 Exhibit 25, # 5 Exhibit 26, # 6 Exhibit 27, # 7 Exhibit 28, # 8 Exhibit 29, # 9 Exhibit 30)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/19/2019Declaration of Shaun P. deLacy in Support of Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer (part 1) by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/19/2019)
12/18/2019Declaration of William Rowan in Support of VMware's Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/18/2019Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by VMware, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/18/2019
  • Motion to Seal
Memorandum in Support re 34 MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits and Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer filed by VMware, Inc.. (Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/18/2019
  • Motion to Seal
MOTION to Seal Certain Exhibits and Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/18/2019NOTICE by Cirba Inc. re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer, 23 Declaration NOTICE OF CORRECTION (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/18/2019)
12/9/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 26 Motion for Pro hac vice as to Christine Lehman. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 12/9/2019. (dvanm, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/09/2019)
12/9/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 27 Motion for Pro hac vice as to Michael Marvin. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 12/9/2019. (dvanm, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/09/2019)
12/9/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 28 Motion for Pro hac vice as to Courtland Reichman. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 12/9/2019. (dvanm, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/09/2019)
12/9/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 25 Motion for Pro hac vice as to Jennifer Estremera. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 12/9/2019. (dvanm, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/09/2019)
12/6/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Courtland Reichman and Certification of Local Counsel Craig C. Reilly Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6972968. by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/06/2019)
12/6/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Marvin and Certification of Local Counsel Craig C. Reilly Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6972954. by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/06/2019)
12/6/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Christine Lehman and Certification of Local Counsel Craig C. Reilly Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6972935. by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/06/2019)
12/6/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jennifer Estremera and Certification of Local Counsel Craig C. Reilly Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6972905. by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/06/2019)
12/4/2019Notice of Hearing Date set for January 10, 2020 re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/04/2019)
12/4/2019Declaration re 22 Memorandum in Support, 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer Declaration of RIYAZ SOMANI by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/04/2019)
12/4/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Memorandum in Support re 21 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer filed by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/04/2019)
12/4/2019
  • Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or to Transfer by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 12/04/2019)
11/18/2019
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant's time to respond to the Complaint is hereby EXTENDED to and including December 4, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Anderson on 11/18/2019. (wgar, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/18/2019)
11/18/2019Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Cirba Inc.. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/18/2019)
11/18/2019
  • Motion to Extend Time to Answer
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Cirba Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/18/2019)
11/18/2019NOTICE of Appearance by Craig Crandall Reilly on behalf of Cirba Inc. (Reilly, Craig) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/18/2019)
11/4/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 7 Motion for Pro hac vice Arturo Gonzalez. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 11/4/2019. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/4/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 8 Motion for Pro hac vice Richard Hung. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 11/4/2019. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/4/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Pro hac vice Jayson Cohen. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 11/4/2019. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/4/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 10 Motion for Pro hac vice Scott Llewellyn. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 11/4/2019. (lcre, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/4/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
ORDER granting 11 Motion for Pro hac vice of Bita Rahebi. Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 11/4/2019. (lcre, ) Modified on 11/5/2019 (lcre, ). [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/05/2019)
11/1/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Bita Rahebi and Certification of Local Counsel George Brian Busey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6918350. by VMware, Inc.. (Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/1/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Scott Llewellyn and Certification of Local Counsel George Brian Busey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6918290. by VMware, Inc.. (Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/1/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jayson Cohen and Certification of Local Counsel George Brian Busey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6918278. by VMware, Inc.. (Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/1/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Richard Hung and Certification of Local Counsel George Brian Busey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6918268. by VMware, Inc.. (Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/1/2019
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Arturo Gonzalez and Certification of Local Counsel George Brian Busey Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-6918249. by VMware, Inc.. (Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
11/1/2019SUMMONS Returned Executed by VMware, Inc. Cirba Inc. served on 10/30/2019, answer due 11/20/2019 (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Busey, George) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 11/01/2019)
10/22/2019Report on the filing or determination of a Patent action. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint)(aott, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 10/22/2019)
10/22/2019Summons Issued as to Cirba Inc.. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Print out two electronically issued summons and one copy of the attachments for each defendant to be served with the complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Notice to Attorney)(aott, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 10/22/2019)
10/21/2019Corporate Disclosure Statement by VMware, Inc.. (Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 10/21/2019)
10/21/2019Proposed Summons by VMware, Inc.. (Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 10/21/2019)
10/21/2019
  • Complaint
Complaint ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0422-6898378.), filed by VMware, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit 31, # 32 Exhibit 32, # 33 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chudd, Daniel) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 2/25/2020.] (Entered: 10/21/2019)