Aerosoft GMBH v. John Does 1-50

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ORDER Granting 4 Motion for Leave to Serve Third Party Subpoenas Prior to the Rule 26(f) Conference Subject to a Protective Order. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 5/16/2012. (lbc)

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UNI TED STA TES D I STR I T C O U RT C SOUTH ERN DI STRI OF FLORI CT DA CA SE NO.1 21 C1 SE1 Sl ONTON 2- 489- V- TZ/ M AER O SO FT GM BH , Pl n i f ai tf , V. 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