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

Filing 806

4.27.11 Minute Entry - JURY TRIAL - DAY 1 (BEDROCK V YAHOO!): for proceedings held before Judge Leonard Davis: Jury Trial held on 4/27/2011. (Court Reporter Shea Sloan & Judy Werlinger.) (Attachments: #1 Attorney Sign-in Sheets) (rlf, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
TYLER DIVISION

DATE: April 27, 2011
REPORTER: Shea Sloan

JUDGE
LEONARD DAVIS
LAW CLERKS: Nicole Mitchell & Anna Phillips

BEDROCK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
V
YAHOO! INC.

CIVIL ACTION NO: 6:09-CV-269
JURY TRIAL - DAY 1

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS

ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT

SEE SIGN-IN SHEETS
On this day, came the parties by their attorneys and the following proceedings were had:
OPEN: 9:00 am
TIME:
9:00 am

ADJOURN: 5:00 pm

MINUTES:
Trial resumed. Jury not present in the courtroom.
Mr. Morisseau addressed the Court on the no bifurcation order of the willfulness issues, and
since there is no bifurcation, requested certain evidence come in. Mr. Morisseau requested
the Garrod affidavit, the second reexam, Dr. Koomey’s declaration, settlement agreements,
and google verdict and request for damages be allowed.
Mr. Cawley responded. Mr. Morisseau believes it should be bifurcated. Court will stick to
its ruling in trying it all in one case.

DAVID J. MALAND, CLERK
FILED: 4.27.2011
BY: Rosa L. Ferguson, Courtroom Deputy

PAGE 2 - Proceedings Continued
TIME:

MINUTES:
Court asked Mr. Morisseau to list the items one by one. Mr. Morisseau financial affidavit
of David Garrod (divorce). Court denied. Second Item - pending reexam. Court denied.
Koomey declaration. Court denied and indicated they could bring him live. Settlement
agreements coupled with the damage requests. Court addressed Mr. Morisseau. Mr.
Morisseau responded and would request that they be limited for purposes of to the issue of
willfulness. Mr. Cawley responded. Court denied. Mr. Morisseau asked that the entire
verdict and request with a request that their damage case is 183 million. Court denied.
Request for infringement is denied.
Ms. Doan addressed the Court on the pending reexam and referenced a Judge Ward decision.
Ms. Doan further argued to the Court. Court addressed Ms. Doan and has already ruled on
this.
Mr. Stevenson addressed the Court on Motion in Limine regarding Intellectual Ventures’
offer and asked Court to exclude any reference to those offers. Mr. Morisseau responded.
Court sustains Motion in Limine and will allow to the extent that they may say attempt to
license and agreement not reached.
Mr. Cawley reminded that they wished to invoke the Rule. Court reminded the parties of
the Court’s 7 pm rule and no motions will be considered if filed after 7:00 p.m. Court
addressed the parties on the admission of exhibits.

9:25 am

Court asked for Jury to be brought in. Jury entered and seated in the courtroom.
Court welcomed the Jury back and gave them preliminary instructions.
Mr. Cawley presented opening statements to the Jury on behalf of the Plaintiff, Bedrock.
Mr. Morisseau presented opening statements to the Jury on behalf of the Defendant, Yahoo!

10:50 am

Court addressed the Jury and advised them on lunch and refreshments that is being provided
by the parties.

10:55 am

court in recess until 11:15 am.

11:15 am

Trial resumed. Jury entered and seated in the courtroom.
Court addressed the Jury on the evidence phase of the case. Court asked for all witnesses
to stand and state their names: Joel Williams, Keith Ugone, Stephen Gray, Roy Weinstein,
Mark Jones, David Filo, Richard Nemes. Court asked clerk to swear in the witness.
Witnesses sworn. Court addressed the witness on the Rule being invoked. Court excused
the witness other than experts and representatives..
Mr. Cassady offered exhibits listed on “Plaintiff’s Exhibits Offered on Wednesday, April
27, 2011,” and list to be marked as Plaintiff’s Exhibit List 1. Mr. Bright addressed the
Court and objects to Plaintiff’s Exhibits #252 & 253. Court admitted with that notation.
Plaintiff’s Exhibit List 1 list: Plaintiff’s Exhibits 1-5, 6A - 6S, 7 - 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 20-23,
26, 28, 29, 32-34, 37 - 44, 46 - 49, 53 - 55, 57 - 63, 65, 71, 75, 76, 90 - 97, 100, 102, 103,
105, 112, 113, 124, 126, 221, 223, 224, 226, 228, 231, 237, 239 - 247, 252 - 260, 271 & 272,
and exhibits admitted.

PAGE 3 - Proceedings Continued
TIME:

MINUTES:
Mr. Bright offered exhibits listed on “Defendant Yahoo!’s Exhibits Offered on Wednesday,
April 27, 2011,” and list to be marked as Defendant’s Exhibit List 1. Defendant’s Exhibit
List 1 list: Defendant’s Exhibits 20, 22, 24 - 29, 32, 34 - 38, 44 - 48, 56, 64 - 66, 74, 77, 94,
95, 98, 101 - 104, 114, 115, 118 - 121, 206, 212, 213, 224, 229, 230, 269 - 271, 273, 274,
276, 279 & 280, and without objection these exhibits admitted.
Mr. Cawley called Dr. RICHARD NEMES to the witness stand. Witness previously
sworn. Direct examination by Mr. Cawley.

12:30 pm

Court addressed the Jury and recessed them for lunch until 1:10 p.m.

1:10 pm

Trial resumed. Jury seated in the courtroom.
Direct examination of Dr. Nemes continued.
Mr. Cawley passed the witness. Cross examination of Dr. Nemes by Ms. Doan.
Ms. Doan passed the witness. Mr. Cawley addressed the Court and has a couple of issues
in limine.

3:07 pm

Court recessed the Jury until 3:30 pm.
Mr. Cawley addressed the Court on a limine issue prohibiting reference that Bedrock is not
the owner of the ’120 patent and that copying from the ’495 is improper. Mr. Cawley
requested a corrective instruction. Ms. Doan responded. Court asked plaintiff to draft and
instruction and Court would consider.

3:10 pm

Court in recess.

3:30 pm

Trial resumed. Jury not present in the courtroom. The Court addressed the parties and
is not going to give an instruction at this time and asked parties to approach the bench.
Court will consider an instruction in the final charge if necessary. Court asked that the Jury
be brought in.
Jury seated in the courtroom.
Dr. Richard Nemes on the witness stand. Redirect examination of Dr. Nemes.
Mr. Cawley passed the witness. Recross examination of Dr. Nemes.
Ms. Doan passed the witness. Redirect examination. Mr. Cawley passed the witness.
Recross examination. Ms. Doan passed the witness. Redirect examination. Mr. Cawley
passed the witness. Recross examination. Ms. Doan passed the witness.
Mr. Stevenson called Dr. MARK JONES to the witness stand. Witness previously sworn.
Direct examination of Dr. Jones by Mr. Stevenson.

5:00 pm

Court addressed the Jury and reminded them of their instructions and recess them until 9:00
a.m.

5:00 pm

There being nothing further, Court adjourned for the day.