Synopsys, Inc. v. Atoptech, Inc

Filing 307

ORDER DENYING SYNOPSYS' MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM ORDERS OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE The motion is denied, for the reason that Synopsys has failed to show the subject orders are clearly erroneous or contrary to law. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on June 9, 2015. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/9/2015)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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SYNOPSYS, INC.,

No. C 13-2965 MMC

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Plaintiff,
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ORDER DENYING SYNOPSYS’ MOTION
FOR RELIEF FROM ORDERS OF
MAGISTRATE JUDGE

v.
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ATOPTECH, INC.,
For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Defendant.
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Before the Court is plaintiff Synopsys, Inc.’s (“Synopsys”) “Motion for Relief from

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Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge,” filed May 30, 2015, by which Synopsys
seeks an order reversing two nondispositive discovery orders issued by Magistrate Judge
Donna M. Ryu,1 and entry of an order compelling defendant ATopTech Inc. to produce or
make available for inspection certain source code.
Having fully considered the matter, the Court hereby DENIES the motion, for the

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reason that Synopsys has failed to show the subject orders are clearly erroneous or
contrary to law. See 28 U.S.C 636(b)(1)(A) (providing district court may reconsider
magistrate judge’s order where it has been shown to be “clearly erroneous or contrary to
law”).
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: June 9, 2015
MAXINE M. CHESNEY
United States District Judge

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The challenged orders are: (1) “Order Re: Joint Discovery Letter,” filed March 16,
2015 (Doc. No. 255) and (2) “Order Re: Motion for Sanctions and Motion for Leave to File
Motion for Reconsideration,” filed May 18, 2015 (Doc. No. 302).