Nuance Communications, Inc. v. Ecopy, Inc.

Filing 153

ORDER RE INTENT TO APPOINT A SPECIAL MASTER. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 4/12/10. (jjo, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/12/2010)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Plaintiff, v. ECOPY, INC., Defendant. / ORDER RE INTENT TO APPOINT A SPECIAL MASTER No. C 08-04227 JSW

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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As set forth in the Court's oral ruling on Friday, April 9, 2010, the Court shall appoint a Special Master for the initial purpose of preparing a Report and Recommendation regarding the order of the patents, claims and terms to be adjudicated in this, and all related, matters. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53(a)(1)(C), this Order shall constitute notice to the parties of the Court's intention to appoint a Special Master. As the case progresses, the Special Master may take on further involvement as appropriate. By no later than April 30, 2010, the parties shall submit a stipulation setting forth their designated Special Master or by no later than April 23, 2010, the parties shall submit a list of three potential candidates who are acceptable to the parties for the Court's final determination. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: April 12, 2010 JEFFREY S. WHITE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE