Parallel Networks, LLC v. Adidas America, Inc. et al

Filing 367

NOTICE by Parallel Networks, LLC Notice of Readiness for Scheduling Conference (Tadlock, Charles)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TYLER DIVISION PARALLEL NETWORKS, LLC, Plaintiff, v. ADIDAS AMERICA, INC., et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF READINESS FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Plaintiff, Plaintiff Parallel Networks, LLC, hereby notifies the Court that this action is ready for a scheduling conference at the Court's convenience. All of the Defendants have either answered or filed a motion to dismiss. There are five pending motions to dismiss: DI 255 - Bergdorfgoodman.com, LLC's Motion To Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim Or, In The Alternative, For A More Definite Statement, DI 268 - Defendants Eastman Kodak Company's And Kodak Imaging Network, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Parallel Networks, LLC's Claims of Induced, Contributory, and Willful Infringement, DI 324 - Navistar's Motion To Dismiss Parallel Network's Allegations Of Indirect And Willful Infringement, DI 344 - Russell Brands, LLC's Motion To Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim Or, In The Alternative, For A More Definite Statement), and DI 355 - Victoria's Secret Direct Brand Management, LLC's Motion To Dismiss Parallel Networks, LLC's Claims Of Indirect And Willful Infringement For Failure To State A Claim Upon Which Relief Can Be Granted. No. 6:10-cv-00491-LED Jury Trial Demanded

Briefing is in progress for all pending motions to dismiss. The patent involved in this case is U.S. Patent No. 6,446,111.

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The following is a list of related cases previously filed in the Eastern District of Texas involving the same patent, with the scheduled Markman hearing and trial dates, if any: Parallel Networks, LLC v. Abercrombie & Fitch, et al., 6:10-cv-111-LED o Markman hearing: July 7, 2011 o Trial set to begin: February 13, 2012 Parallel Networks, LLC v. Bentley Motors, Inc., et al., 6:10-cv-112-LED Parallel Networks, LLC v. AEO, Inc., et al., 6:10-cv-275-LED Parallel Networks, LLC v. Oriental Trading Company, Inc., 6:10-cv-474-LED o Stayed pending bankruptcy Parallel Networks, LLC v. Blockbuster, Inc., 6:10-cv-506-LED o Stayed pending bankruptcy Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Charles Craig Tadlock Charles Craig Tadlock Texas State Bar No. 00791766 TADLOCK LAW FIRM 400 E. Royal Lane, Suite 290 Irving, Texas 75039 Telephone: [phone] [e-mail] and 315 N. Broadway, Suite 307 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: [phone] George S. Bosy (pro hac vice) David R. Bennett (pro hac vice) Bosy & Bennett 300 N. La Salle St. 49th Floor Chicago, IL 60654 Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] [e-mail] ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF PARALLEL NETWORKS, LLC 2

Dated: December 8, 2010

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that counsel of record who are deemed to have consented to electronic service are being served this 8th day of December, 2010, with a copy of this document via the Court's CM/ECF system per Local Rule CV-5(a)(3). Any other counsel of record will be served by electronic mail, facsimile transmission and/or first class mail on this same date. /s/ Charles Craig Tadlock One of the Attorneys for Parallel Networks, LLC

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