SPECS USA Corp. v. SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH et al

Filing 70

ORDER re 64 Plaintiffs' motion for protective order filed by SPECS Surface Nano Analysis, Inc., SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 5/3/2012. (hlkS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/3/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 10-04250 JW (DMR)
IN RE SPECS
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ORDER RE: JOINT DISCOVERY
LETTER (Docket No. 64)

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On May 3, 2012, the court held a telephonic hearing on the discovery disputes raised in the

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parties’ joint discovery letter dated April 20, 2012 (doc. no. 64). Having reviewed the papers and

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relevant legal authority and having considered the argument of counsel, the court orders that the

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motion for protective order of Plaintiffs SPECS GmbH and SPECS Inc. (“Plaintiffs”) is GRANTED

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IN PART AND DENIED IN PART for the reasons stated at the hearing. The court orders that the

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depositions of Messrs. Lembke and Thissen must be held in Boston, or alternatively may be held in

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New York if the parties agree that New York is more convenient. Each party shall bear its own

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travel and deposition costs. The court further orders that Plaintiffs serve a written statement

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verifying that Tobias Vancura is no longer affiliated with or employed by SPECS GmbH or SPECS

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Inc.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: May 3, 2012

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DONNA M. RYU
United States Magistrate Judge