Datatreasury Corporation v. Wells Fargo & Company et al

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Amended ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM [note: Answer to First Amended Complaint] against Datatreasury Corporation by Branch Banking and Trust Company, Branch Banking and Trust Company.(Dial, Audra)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION DATA TREASURY CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. WELLS FARGO & COMPANY; WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION; BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; U.S. BANCORP; U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCATION; WACHOVIA CORPORATION; WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.; SUNTRUST BANK; BB&T CORPORATION ; BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY; BANCORPSOUTH, INC.; BANCORPSOUTH BANK; COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC.; COMPASS BANK; CULLEN/FORST BANKDERS, INC.; THE FROST NATIONAL BANK; FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION; FIRST TENNEESSEE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.; HSBC BANK USA, N.A.; HARRIS BANKCORP, INC.; HARRIS N.A.; NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION; NATIONAL CITY CORPORATION; NATIONAL CITY BANK; ZIONS BANCORPORATION; ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK; BANK OF NEW YORK CO. INC.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK CO., INC.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK; UNIONBANCAL CORPORAITON; UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; BANK OF TOKYOMITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD.; CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION; CITY Civil Action No. 2:06-CV-72-DF JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

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NATIONAL BANK; COMERICA INCORPORATED; COMERICA BANK & TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPNAY AMERICAS; FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.; FIRST CITIZENS BANKD & TRUST COMPANY; KEYCORP; KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCATION; LASALLE BANK CORPORATION; LASALLE BANK NA; M&T BANK; THE PNC FINANICAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.; PNS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UBS AMERICAS, INC.; SMALL VALUE PAYMENTS COMPANY, LLC; THE CLEARING HOUSE PAYMENTS COMPANY, LLC; MAGTEK, INC.; FIRST DATA CORPORATION; TELECHECK SERVICES, INC. AND REMITCO, LLC Defendants

FIRST AMENDED ANSWER, AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, AND COUNTERCLAIM OF DEFENDANTS BB&T CORPORATION AND BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Defendants BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking and Trust Company ("Branch Banking") (collectively "BB&T"), pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 7, 8, 12, and 13, file their First Amended Answer and Affirmative Defenses, as follows, and Branch Banking files its First Amended Counterclaim to the First Amended Complaint of Plaintiff DataTreasury Corporation ("DataTreasury"), as follows: ANSWER I. THE PARTIES 1. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 1 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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2. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 2 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 3. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 3 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 4. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 4 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 5. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 5 of DataTreasury's Complaint. 6. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 6 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 7. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 7 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 8. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 8 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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9. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 9 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 10. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 10 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 11. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 11 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 12. BB&T admits that Defendant BB&T Corporation is a North Carolina corporation that maintains its principal place of business at 200 West Second Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. BB&T further admits that BB&T Corporation can be served with process through its registered agent, C.T. Corporation System. BB&T denies the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 12 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 13. BB&T admits that Defendant Branch Banking is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Defendant BB&T Corporation. BB&T further admits that Branch Banking can be served with process through its registered agent, C.T. Corporation System. BB&T denies the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 13 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 14. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 14 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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15. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 15 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 16. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 16 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 17. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 17 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 18. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 18 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 19. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 19 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 20. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 20 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 21. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 21 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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22. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 22 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 23. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 23 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 24. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 24 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 25. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 25 of DataTreasury's Complaint. 26. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 26 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 27. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 27 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 28. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 28 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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29. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 29 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 30. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 30 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 31. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 31 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 32. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 32 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 33. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 33 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 34. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 34 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 35. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 35 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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36. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 36 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 37. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 37 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 38. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 38 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 39. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 39 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 40. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 40 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 41. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 41 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 42. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 42 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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43. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 43 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 44. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 44 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 45. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 45 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 46. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 46 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 47. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 47 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 48. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 48 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 49. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 49 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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50. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 50 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 51. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 51 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 52. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 52 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 53. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 53 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 54. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 54 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 55. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 55 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 56. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 56 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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57. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 57 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 58. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 58 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 59. BB&T admits that DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint alleges patent infringement under the laws relating to patents of the United States (35 U.S.C. §§ 271, 281-85) and that this Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case, but denies that BB&T is infringing or has infringed any DataTreasury patent and otherwise denies the remaining allegations of Paragraph 59 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 60. BB&T denies that personal jurisdiction exists pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391, which concerns venue, over BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking. BB&T denies that BB&T

Corporation and Branch Banking have committed acts of patent infringement, either directly or indirectly (by contributory infringement or inducement of infringement), in the State of Texas or in the Eastern District of Texas. Any remaining allegations against BB&T are denied. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 60 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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61. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 61 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 61 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 62. BB&T admits that Branch Banking is a current user of Viewpointe Archive Services, LLC. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 62 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 63. BB&T denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 63 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 64. BB&T denies that BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking are current users or owners of Small Value Payments Company, LLC. Branch Banking admits that it is a current user and owner of The Clearing House Payments Company, LLC. BB&T otherwise denies the remaining allegations against it contained in Paragraph 64 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 64 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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65. BB&T denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 65 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. III. PATENT INFRINGEMENT 66. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 66 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. 67. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `137 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 67 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. 68. BB&T admits that John L. Barnhard, Jr., Thomas K. Bowen, Terry L. Geer, and John W. Liebersbach are listed as the named inventors on the `007 Patent and that the `007 Patent was issued on November 23, 1993, but denies that BB&T is infringing or has infringed the `007 Patent, and denies the validity of the `007 Patent. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 68 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 69. BB&T admits that Terry L. Geer is listed as the named inventor on the `759 Patent and that the `759 Patent was issued on December 10, 1996, but denies that BB&T is infringing or has infringed the `759 Patent, and denies the validity of the `759 Patent. BB&T is without

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knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 69 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 70. BB&T admits that David L. James is listed as the named inventor on the `868 Patent and that the `868 Patent was issued on February 10, 1998, but denies that BB&T is infringing or has infringed the `868 Patent, and denies the validity of the `868 Patent. BB&T is without

knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 70 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 71. BB&T admits that Terry L. Geer is listed as the named inventor on the `778 Patent and that the `778 Patent was issued on July 27, 1999, but denies that BB&T is infringing or has infringed the `778 Patent, and denies the validity of the `778 Patent. BB&T is without

knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the remaining allegations contained in Paragraph 71 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 72. BB&T denies the allegations contained in Paragraph 72 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. IV. COUNT ONE--THE `988 DEFENDANTS 73. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 73 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to

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enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 73 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 74. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 74 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 74 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 75. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 75 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 75 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 76. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 76 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 76 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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V.

COUNT TWO--THE `137 DEFENDANTS 77.

Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `137 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 77 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 77 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 78. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `137 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 78 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 78 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 79. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `137 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 79 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 79 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint.

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80. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `137 Patent for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will answer the allegations in Paragraph 80 at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 80 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. VI. COUNT THREE--THE `007 DEFENDANTS 81. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 81 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 81 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 82. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 82 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 82 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 83. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 83 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the

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remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 83 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. VII. COUNT FOUR--THE `759 DEFENDANTS 84. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 84 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 85. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 85 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 86. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 86 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. VIII. COUNT FIVE--THE `868 DEFENDANTS 87. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 87 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 87 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 88. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 88 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the

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remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 88 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 89. BB&T denies the allegations against BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking contained in Paragraph 89 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. As to allegations regarding the remaining Defendants, BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny those allegations contained in Paragraph 89 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. IX. COUNT SIX--THE `778 DEFENDANTS 90. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 90 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 91. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 91 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. 92. BB&T is without knowledge or information sufficient to enable it to admit or deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 92 of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint. BB&T denies any express or implied allegations of DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint not otherwise responded to, and denies that DataTreasury is entitled to any relief.

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AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES1 FIRST AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE DataTreasury has failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. SECOND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE BB&T has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `007 Patent. THIRD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE BB&T has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `868 Patent. FOURTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE Some or all of the claims of the `007 Patent are invalid under one or more provisions of Title 35, United States Code, including, but not limited to sections 102, 103, and 112 of Title 35. FIFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE Some or all of the claims of the `868 Patent are invalid under one or more provisions of Title 35, United States Code, including, but not limited to sections 102, 103, and 112 of Title 35. SIXTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE Some or all of the Plaintiff's claims are barred by the equitable doctrines of waiver, acquiescence, laches, or unclean hands.

Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 and `137 Patents for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will assert any affirmative defenses related to the `988 and `137 Patents at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. - 20 1
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SEVENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE DataTreasury is estopped from asserting the `007 Patent against BB&T by virtue of its assertion of the `007 Patent against BB&T without a well-founded, good-faith belief that BB&T infringed the `007 Patent. EIGHTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE DataTreasury is estopped from asserting the `868 Patent against BB&T by virtue of its assertion of the `868 Patent against BB&T without a well-founded, good-faith belief that BB&T infringed the `868 Patent. NINTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE DataTreasury is estopped by virtue of prior art or due to conduct and representations during the prosecution of the `007 Patent from asserting infringement by BB&T. TENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE DataTreasury is estopped by virtue of prior art or due to conduct and representations during the prosecution of the `868 Patent from asserting infringement by BB&T. ELEVENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE BB&T enjoys an actual or implied license to the `868 Patent. TWELFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE BB&T enjoys an actual or implied license to the `007 Patent.

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COUNTERCLAIM2 Counterclaim Plaintiff Branch Banking asserts the following Counterclaim against DataTreasury. 1. Branch Banking seeks a declaration by this Court that the `007, and `868 Patents have not been infringed by Branch Banking. 2. Branch Banking seeks a declaration by this Court that the `007, and `868 Patents are invalid. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 3. This is an action for declaratory judgment under 28 U.S.C. § 2201 et seq. This Court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a). 4. This counterclaim arises under the patent laws of the United States. Therefore, venue is proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C. § 1391 and 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b). PARTIES 5. Branch Banking is a state-chartered bank authorized to do business under the laws of the North Carolina. On information and belief, DataTreasury is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 101 East Park Boulevard, #600; Plano, Texas 75074. Pursuant to the order issued by the Court on January 12, 2007, this case has been stayed with respect to the `988 and `137 Patents for BB&T. Accordingly, BB&T will assert any counterclaims related to the `988 and `137 Patents at the appropriate time if and when the Court lifts the stay. - 22 2
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COUNT I (Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-2202) 6. DataTreasury has alleged in this action that Branch Banking has infringed, contributed to the infringement of, or induced others to infringe the `007 Patent. Branch Banking denies that it has infringed, contributed to the infringement, or induced others to infringe the `007 Patent. 7. There accordingly is an actual, immediate, and justiciable controversy between the parties. 8. Branch Banking is entitled to a declaration by this Court that Branch Banking has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `007 Patent. 9. Branch Banking is entitled to further necessary or proper relief based on the Court's declaratory judgment or decree. COUNT II (Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-2202) 10. DataTreasury has alleged in this action that Branch Banking has infringed, contributed to the infringement of, or induced others to infringe the `868 Patent. Branch Banking denies that it has infringed, contributed to the infringement, or induced others to infringe the `868 Patent. 11.

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There accordingly is an actual, immediate, and justiciable controversy between the parties. 12. Branch Banking is entitled to a declaration by this Court that Branch Banking has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `868 Patent. 13. Branch Banking is entitled to further necessary or proper relief based on the Court's declaratory judgment or decree. COUNT III (Declaratory Judgment of Invalidity, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-2202) 14. DataTreasury has alleged in this action that Branch Banking has infringed, contributed to the infringement of, or induced others to infringe the `007 Patent. However, some or all of the claims of the `007 Patent are invalid. 15. There accordingly is an actual, immediate, and justiciable controversy between the parties. 16. Branch Banking is entitled to a declaration by the Court rendering some or all of the claims of the `007 Patent invalid. 17. Branch Banking is also entitled to further necessary or proper relief based on the Court's declaratory judgment or decree.

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COUNT IV (Declaratory Judgment of Invalidity, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-2202) 18. DataTreasury has alleged in this action that Branch Banking has infringed, contributed to the infringement of, or induced others to infringe the `868 Patent. However, some or all of the claims of the `868 Patent are invalid. 19. There accordingly is an actual, immediate, and justiciable controversy between the parties. 20. Branch Banking is entitled to a declaration by the Court rendering some or all of the claims of the `868 Patent invalid. 21. Branch Banking is also entitled to further necessary or proper relief based on the Court's declaratory judgment or decree. Wherefore, BB&T respectfully prays that the Court enter judgment: 1. Adjudging and declaring that BB&T has not infringed and is not infringing the `007 Patent; 2. Adjudging and declaring that BB&T has not infringed and is not infringing the `868 Patent; 3. 4. 5. Adjudging and declaring that the `007 Patent is invalid and/or unenforceable; Adjudging and declaring that the `868 Patent is invalid and/or unenforceable; Dismissing DataTreasury's First Amended Complaint and entering judgment for BB&T;

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Awarding BB&T its costs, including attorney's fees, in defending this action; and Awarding BB&T such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Branch Banking further prays that the Court enter judgment: 1. Declaring that Branch Banking has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `007 Patent, as requested by Count III of this Counterclaim; 2. Declaring that Branch Banking has not infringed and is not infringing, has not induced and is not inducing others to infringe, and has not contributed and is not contributing to the infringement of the `868 Patent, as requested by Count IV of this Counterclaim; 3. Declaring the `007 Patent invalid, as requested by Count VII of this Counterclaim; 4. Declaring the `868 Patent invalid, as requested by Count VIII of this Counterclaim; 5. Awarding Branch Banking its costs, including attorney's fees, in connection with this Counterclaim; and 6. Awarding Branch Banking such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.

BB&T demands a trial by jury. Respectfully submitted this 15th day of February, 2007.

_/s/ Audra A. Dial__________ William H. Boice Steven Gardner

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E. Danielle Thompson Williams Audra A. Dial Bret T. Winterle KILPATRICK STOCKTON LLP Suite 2800 1100 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309-4530 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] West 4th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Damon Young YOUNG, PICKETT & LEE 4122 Texas Boulevard P. O. Box 1897 Texarkana, TX 75504 Attorneys for Defendants BB&T Corporation and Branch Banking and Trust Company

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned certifies that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing document has been served, via CM/ECF, upon all counsel of record as identified below on February 15th, 2007. Edward L. Hohn, Esq. Edward K. Chin, Esq. Nix Patterson & Roach, L.L.P. 5215 N. O'Connor Blvd. Suite 1900 Irving, TX 75039 Harold Wayne Nix Nix Patterson & Roach, L.L.P. 205 Linda Drive Daingerfield, TX 75638 Louis Brady Paddock, Esq. Anthony Bruster, Esq. Richard B. King, Esq. Charles Cary Patterson, Esq. Nix Patterson & Roach, L.L.P. 2900 St. Michael Dr., 5th Floor Texarkana, TX 75503 Rod A. Cooper, JD, MA The Cooper Law Firm 5215 N. O'Connor Blvd. Suite 1900 Irving, TX 75039 Eric M. Albritton, Esq. Albritton Law Firm 109 W. Tyler Longview, TX 75601 Joe Kendall, Esq. Karl Rupp, Esq. Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P. 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75204 [e-mail] [e-mail]

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T. John Ward Jr. Law Office of T. John Ward, Jr. P.C. 109 W. Tyler Longview, TX 75601

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_Audra A. Dial____________ Audra A. Dial

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