Bedrock Computer Technologies, LLC v. Softlayer Technologies, Inc. et al

Filing 125

ANSWER to #112 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Bedrock Computer Technologies, LLC.(Cawley, Douglas)

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Bedrock Computer Technologies, LLC v. Softlayer Technologies, Inc. et al Doc. 125 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TYLER DIVISION BEDROCK COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. SOFTLAYER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., et al. Defendants. § § § § § § § § § § § CASE NO. 609 CV 269 Jury Trial Demanded PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT SOFTLAYER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.'S ANSWER TO BEDROCK'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, AND COUNTERCLAIMS Plaintiff Bedrock Computer Technologies LLC ("Bedrock") files this Reply to Defendant Softlayer Technologies, Inc.'s Answer to Bedrock's First Amended Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims, served on November 16, 2009 (Dkt. No.112). All allegations not expressly admitted are denied. The first set of paragraphs marked 1-21 of Softlayer's Answer do not require a response. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 1. Bedrock incorporates by reference the allegations in its First Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement (Dkt. No. 102) in response to each and every of Softlayer's Affirmative Defenses. 2. Defenses. Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 1 of Softlayer's Affirmative 1 Dallas 285121v3 Dockets.Justia.com 3. Defenses. 4. Defenses. 5. Defenses. 6. Defenses. 7. Defenses. 8. Defenses. Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 2 of Softlayer's Affirmative Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 3 of Softlayer's Affirmative Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 4 of Softlayer's Affirmative Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 5 of Softlayer's Affirmative Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 6 of Softlayer's Affirmative Bedrock denies all allegations contained in Paragraph 7 of Softlayer's Affirmative RESPONSE TO COUNTERCLAIMS 10. Bedrock incorporates by reference the allegations in its Complaint for Patent Infringement in response to each and every of Softlayer's Counterclaims. 11. Bedrock admits that this Court has jurisdiction as alleged in Paragraph 1 of Softlayer's Counterclaims, but denies that Softlayer is entitled to any relief requested. 12. Bedrock admits the this Court has subject matter jurisdiction as alleged in Paragraph 2 of Softlayer's Counterclaims, but denies that Softlayer is entitled to any relief requested. 13. 14. Bedrock admits the allegations of Paragraph 3. Bedrock admits the allegations of Paragraph 4. 2 Dallas 285121v3 15. With respect to Paragraph 5, Bedrock admits that an actual and justiciable controversy exists between Bedrock and Softlayer with respect to the validity and infringement of the '120 patent. Bedrock denies that there is an actual and justiciable controversy with respect to the enforceability of the '120 patent because Softlayer has not alleged any fact or theory upon which the '120 patent can be adjudged unenforceable. 16. Bedrock denies the allegations of Paragraph 6. PRAYER FOR RELIEF Bedrock incorporates by reference the Prayer for Relief set forth in Bedrock's First Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement. Bedrock denies that Softlayer is entitled to any relief. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Bedrock hereby demands that all issues be determined by jury. 3 Dallas 285121v3 DATED: December 2, 2009 Respectfully submitted, McKOOL SMITH, P.C. _/s/ Douglas A. Cawley_________ Sam F. Baxter Texas Bar No. 01938000 McKOOL SMITH, P.C. sbaxter@mckoolsmith.com 104 E. Houston Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 0 Marshall, Texas 75670 Telephone: (903) 923-9000 Facsimile: (903) 923-9099 Douglas A. Cawley, Lead Attorney Texas Bar No. 04035500 dcawley@mckoolsmith.com Theodore Stevenson, III Texas Bar No. 19196650 tstevenson@mckoolsmith.com J. Austin Curry Texas Bar No. 24059636 acurry@mckoolsmith.com McKOOL SMITH, P.C. 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1500 Dallas, Texas 75201 Telephone: 214-978-4000 Facsimile: 214-978-4044 Robert M. Parker Texas Bar No. 15498000 Robert Christopher Bunt Texas Bar No. 00787165 PARKER, BUNT & AINSWORTH, P.C. 100 E. Ferguson, Suite 1114 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: 903-531-3535 Facsimile: 903-533-9687 E-mail: rmparker@pbatyler.com E-mail: rcbunt@pbatyler.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF BEDROCK COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES LLC 4 Dallas 285121v3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned certifies that the foregoing document was filed electronically in compliance with Local Rule CV-5(a). As such, this document was served on all counsel who have consented to electronic service on this, the 2nd day of December, 2009. Local Rule CV53(a)(3)(A). /s/ J. Austin Curry J. Austin Curry 5 Dallas 285121v3

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