PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., v. PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.

6:21-cv-00369 | Texas Western District Court

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Division Waco
Judge Judge Alan D Albright
Filed April 16, 2021
Terminated July 2, 2021
Case Flags CLOSED, MDL-2959, and PATENT
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand Both
Lead Case 6:20-mc-02959
Last Updated: 1 year ago Show Interactive Timeline
Filing Date # Docket Text
7/6/2021Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot1) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
7/2/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Granted
ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
7/1/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Π
Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Proven Networks LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 07/01/2021)
6/16/2021
  • Standing Order
Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/16/2021
  • Standing Order
Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 06/17/2021)
5/11/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 37 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Richard Crudo for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). 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 entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) (Entered: 05/11/2021)
4/27/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Melissa Richards Smith for R. Crudo ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14740441) by on behalf of Palo Alto Networks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
4/19/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for attorney Jonathan Tuminaro for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). 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 entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
4/19/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for attorney Daniel S. Block for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). 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 entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
4/19/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by attorney Robert Stout for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). 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 entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
4/19/2021
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael Specht for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). 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 entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) (Entered: 04/19/2021)
4/16/2021Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. 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. (lad) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/16/2021All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders of Judge Alan D. Albright located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. (lad) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/16/2021Pro Hac Vice Letter to Jonathan Tuminaro, Robert W. Stout, Michael D. Specht and Daniel S. Block. (lad) (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/16/2021Case electronically transferred in from Eastern District of Texas; Case Number 2:20-cv-00389. (Entered: 04/16/2021)
4/15/2021Interdistrict transfer to the Western District of Texas. (klc, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/15/2021)
4/15/2021ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ORDER LIFTING STAY OF CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER. Received and Signed by the MDL Panel Clerk. (klc, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/15/2021)
4/9/2021
  • Order
ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY IN PATENT CASES granting 25 Joint MOTION for Protective Order and Discovery Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/9/2021. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/12/2021)
4/9/2021
  • Motion for Protective OrderGranted
PROTECTIVE ORDER granting 25 Joint MOTION for Protective Order and Discovery Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/9/2021. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/12/2021)
4/7/2021REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION to Change Venue TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA filed by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)
4/7/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Everingham, IV on behalf of PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Everingham, Charles) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)
4/7/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Andrea Leigh Fair on behalf of PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Fair, Andrea) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)
4/7/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Claire Abernathy Henry on behalf of PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Henry, Claire) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)
4/7/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas John Ward, Jr on behalf of PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Ward, Thomas) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)
4/2/2021NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Kroeger, Paul) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/02/2021)
4/2/2021
  • Motion for Protective Orderby Π
Joint MOTION for Protective Order and Discovery Order by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order - PO, # 2 Text of Proposed Order - ESI)(Kroeger, Paul) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/02/2021)
4/2/2021NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. Regarding Initial Disclosures (Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/02/2021)
4/1/2021DOCKET CONTROL ORDER granting 21 Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re 11 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings. Pretrial Conference set for 11/8/2021 09:00 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Amended Pleadings due by 4/8/2021., Jury Selection set for 12/13/2021 09:00AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Markman Hearing set for 8/13/2021 09:00 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Motions due by 10/25/2021., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 11/1/2021.). Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/1/2021. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/01/2021)
3/31/2021RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Change Venue TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA filed by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kroeger, Paul) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/31/2021)
3/26/2021
  • Motionby Π
Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re 11 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A)(Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/26/2021)
3/17/2021NOTICE of Designation of Attorney in Charge to Jonathan Tuminaro on behalf of PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. (Tuminaro, Jonathan) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Tuminaro on behalf of PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8302941. (Tuminaro, Jonathan) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Daniel S. Block on behalf of PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8302636. (Block, Daniel) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/17/2021 MOTION to Change Venue TO THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit M. MARCUS, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/17/2021)
3/12/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap: Scheduling Conference held on 3/12/2021. Counsel for the parties appeared and were asked if they consented to a trial before the United States Magistrate Judge. The Court then gave the parties Markman and Jury Selection dates. (Court Reporter Kate McAlpine, RPR, CSR, CCR.) (aeb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/13/2021)
3/12/2021CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. (Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/12/2021)
3/12/2021
  • Motion for Jury Trialby Δ
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. (Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/12/2021)
3/12/2021
  • Answerby Δ
ANSWER to 5 Amended Complaint by PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC..(Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/12/2021)
3/12/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Robert W. Stout on behalf of PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8294415. (Stout, Robert) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/12/2021)
3/12/2021NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Michael D Specht on behalf of PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-8294412. (Specht, Michael) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 03/12/2021)
2/9/2021
  • Order
ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 3/12/2021 09:00 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 2/9/2021. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 02/09/2021)
1/7/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. to 3/12/2021. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 01/07/2021)
1/7/2021
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC..( Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 01/07/2021)
1/7/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. to 2/25/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 01/07/2021)
1/7/2021
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC..( Smith, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 01/07/2021)
1/6/2021SUMMONS Returned Executed by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. served on 1/5/2021, answer due 1/26/2021. (Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 01/06/2021)
12/22/2020NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paul Anthony Kroeger on behalf of PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Kroeger, Paul) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/22/2020)
12/21/2020SUMMONS Issued as to PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/21/2020In 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. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/21/2020Case assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (ch, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/21/2020
  • Complaintby Π
AMENDED COMPLAINT against PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., filed by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/21/2020)
12/18/2020NOTICE by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., re 1 Complaint, Of Related Cases (Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/18/2020)
12/18/2020CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC., (Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/18/2020)
12/18/2020Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/18/2020)
12/18/2020
  • Complaintby Π
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8161501.), filed by PROVEN NETWORKS, LLC.,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mirzaie, Reza) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 4/16/2021.] (Entered: 12/18/2020)