Motorola Mobility, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

Filing 224

MOTION to Compel Responses to Interrogatories Regarding Set-Top Box Patents (Nos. 19-22) by Apple, Inc.. Responses due by 2/16/2012 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Jill Ho, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C-SEALED, # 5 Exhibit D-SEALED, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R, # 20 Exhibit S, # 21 Exhibit T, # 22 Exhibit U-SEALED, # 23 Exhibit V-SEALED, # 24 Exhibit W-SEALED, # 25 Exhibit X-SEALED, # 26 Exhibit Y-SEALED, # 27 Exhibit Z-SEALED, # 28 Exhibit AA-SEALED, # 29 Exhibit BB-SEALED, # 30 Exhibit CC-SEALED, # 31 Exhibit DD-SEALED, # 32 Text of Proposed Order)(Pace, Christopher)

EXHIBIT J

Ho, Jill
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Ho, Jill
Monday, December 12, 2011 6:57 AM
Samuels, Joel
Re: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDPSTL_Legal.FID860559]

Importance:

High

Hi Joel, 

That is correct.  Per our prior correspondence, we are not expecting any production from Suddenlink at this time.  I will follow 
up with you if we don't get what we need from Motorola. 

Best regards, 
Jill 

From: Joel Samuels <[e-mail]> 
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:51:18 +0000 
To: Jill Schmidt <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP‐STL_Legal.FID860559]  

Jill: 

Since the compliance date specified in the subpoena is this Friday, I would like to confirm that 1) Apple needs no 
information from Suddenlink, and 2) that Suddenlink does not need to respond by the 16th as specified in the subpoena.

Hope all is well, 

‐ Joel 

Joel R. Samuels | Attorney at Law
O | 314.726.7509 F | 314.726.7501
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law

From: Ho, Jill [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:19 PM
To: Samuels, Joel
Subject: RE: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559] 

Hi Joel, 

Thanks for confirming that Suddenlink has no information responsive to Apple's subpoena with the exception of a handful
of technical manuals and a contract with Motorola, which you expect to be produced by Motorola. Based on our
conversation and your representation that no one at Suddenlink has knowledge regarding the software loaded on the set
top boxes provided to you by Motorola, we will not be pursuing further requests from you at this time. As I mentioned on
the phone, however, if it turns out that Motorola does not produce the documents you referenced, we may ask you to
produce copies. 

Best regards, 
Jill 
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Jill Ho

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
201 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1134
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From: Samuels, Joel [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:30 AM
To: Ho, Jill
Subject: RE: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559] 

Jill: 

I have talked to my client about this subpoena.  Would you please give me a call at your convenience to discuss?  I’m 
around this morning and early afternoon, but will be unavailable after 2:30pm CST. 

Best, 

‐ Joel 

Joel R. Samuels | Attorney at Law
O | 314.726.7509 F | 314.726.7501
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law

From: Ho, Jill [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:38 AM
To: Samuels, Joel
Subject: Re: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559] 

Thanks, Joel. 

From: Samuels, Joel [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:32 AM
To: Ho, Jill
Subject: RE: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559]

Hi Jill: 

Thanks for the extension and the amended subpoena.  HDP accepts service on behalf of Suddenlink. 

‐ Joel 

Joel R. Samuels | Attorney at Law
O | 314.726.7509 F | 314.726.7501
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law

From: Ho, Jill [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 6:51 PM
To: Samuels, Joel
Subject: RE: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559]  
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Hi Joel, 

The extension you suggest is fine. Here is an amended subpoena that reflects that date and the correct jurisdiction. Please
let me know immediately if you are not authorized to receive service on behalf of Suddenlink so we can serve this through
formal channels. 

Best regards, 
Jill 

Jill Ho

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
201 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1134
[e-mail]
[phone] Direct
[phone] Fax 

From: Samuels, Joel [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Ho, Jill
Subject: Motorola v. Apple: Suddenlink Communications Subpoena [HDP-STL_Legal.FID860559]  

Dear Ms. Ho: 

It was a pleasure speaking with you this afternoon.  I appreciate your willingness to work with Suddenlink regarding the 
scope and timeline for Suddenlink’s compliance and objections to the subpoena.  As we discussed, due to the impending 
holiday, Suddenlink would appreciate a few weeks extension in order to respond to the subpoena.  The client informed 
me that the responsible members of their IT department will be returning from vacation towards the middle of next 
week.   Accordingly, Suddenlink proposes Friday, December 16, 2011 as the new deadline for responding to Apple’s 
subpoena.   Please let me know if this date works for you.  As discussed, we will be in contact during the interim period 
regarding the scope of the subpoena.  

I raised the procedural issue regarding the issuing Court with the client.  As I indicated on the phone, due to Apple’s 
flexibility, in general, Suddenlink does not view this as a major concern.   Nevertheless, should Apple require a 
deposition, Suddenlink will request that Apple provide a properly issued subpoena.   Finally, in the event you decide that 
you will no longer need any information from Suddenlink, we would appreciate prompt notice.   

Thank you again for your consideration.  If you have any questions, please call me at 314.726.7509. 

Sincerely, 

Joel R. Samuels 

Office: 314.726.7509
Joel R. Samuels

Fax: 
314.726.7501  
Attorney at Law 

7700 Bonhomme, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63105  

Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law

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