Explore the details of the Touchstream Technologies, Inc. V. Altice Usa, Inc. case under case number 2:24-cv-03186 involving a cause of action for Patent Infringement. Review key information about the parties involved, the patents in question, and the docket entries.
The following parties are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.
| Name | Represented By |
|---|---|
| Cequel Communications, LLC | - |
| Touchstream Technologies, Inc. | - |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC | - |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC d/b/a Xfinity | - |
| Jane Du | - |
| Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC | - |
| Altice USA, Inc. | - |
| Friendship Cable of Texas, Inc. | - |
| CSC Holdings, LLC | - |
| Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC | - |
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The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.
| Date | Docket Entry | Type |
|---|---|---|
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| May 2, 2024 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE This case was recently transferred to the Eastern District of New York based on the apparent convenience of witnesses and parties, and assigned to this Court, located in Central Islip, New York. Pursuant to the Eastern District of New York's division of business rule, a case shall be assigned to the Central Islip Division only if a "substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim or claims occurred in Nassau or Suffolk County, or...the defendant...resides in Nassau or Suffolk County." All other cases shall be assigned to the Brooklyn Division. A review of the amended complaint, DE 43, suggests that defendant's principal place of business is located in Long Island City in Queens and that no substantial events related to the claims occurred in Nassau or Suffolk County. As such, it appears that the division of business rule requires that this case be reassigned to the Brooklyn Division. Counsel for each party shall submit a letter by May 6, 2024, indicating whether there is a basis for this case to remain in the Central Islip Division or whether the matter should be reassigned via random selection to a judge in Brooklyn. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/2/2024. (KN) | PACER Document |
| May 9, 2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Based on the representations made in defendants' letter, DE 169, and plaintiff's lack of objection to remaining in Central Islip, DE 166, the Court concludes that the division of business rule is satisfied and that the case should not be transferred to Brooklyn. Counsel are instructed to appear at an in-person status conference on June 24, 2024, at 11:00AM before Judge Gary R. Brown, Courtroom 940, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY. The purpose of this conference shall be to familiarize the Court with the case, including via whatever oral and visual presentations (e.g., PowerPoints) are necessary to assist the Court in understanding the relevant patents. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/9/2024. (KN) | PACER Document |
| May 22, 2024 | ORDER granting 170 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Philip Eckert shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/22/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| May 22, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 171 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Robert H. Reckers shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/22/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| May 28, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 177 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Based on the representations in DE 177, Attorneys Shaun William Hassett and Michael E. Jones are terminated as counsel for Defendants. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to remove Mr. Hassett and Mr. Jones from ECF notifications in this matter. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/28/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| May 28, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 173 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Andrew Long shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/28/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| May 28, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 174 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Anita Liu shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/28/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| May 30, 2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER granting 178 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The In-Person status conference scheduled for June 24, 2024 IS ADJOURNED TO JULY 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Gary R. Brown, Courtroom 940, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY. The purpose of this conference shall be to familiarize the Court with the case, including via whatever oral and visual presentations (e.g., PowerPoints) are necessary to assist the Court in understanding the relevant patents. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 5/30/2024. (LJ) | PACER Document |
| May 30, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 175 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Gino Cheng shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 5/30/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 176 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. If he has not already done so, Daniel Marzagalli shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 6/6/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| Jun 20, 2024 | ORDER re 179 Motion for Pre Motion Conference:The Court has scheduled an in-person status conference scheduled for JULY 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Gary R. Brown, Courtroom 940, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY. The purpose of this conference shall be to familiarize the Court with the case, including via whatever oral and visual presentations (e.g., PowerPoints) are necessary to assist the Court in understanding the relevant patents. Following the presentations to the Court, the parties should be prepared to address the issues raised in DE 179 and DE 180. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 6/20/2024. (LJ) | PACER Document |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Electronic ORDER granting DE 181 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Ryan D. Dykal shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 7/12/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gary R. Brown:Status Conference held on 7/16/2024. Ryan Dykal and Sabina Mariella for plaintiff; Krishnan Padmanabhan for defendant. Parties update the court on the case. (FTR Log #10:57-12:22.) (KM) | PACER Document |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ORDER: At the introductory conference on July 16, 2024, the Court reserved ruling on scheduling as to briefing on the question of whether the patents at issue embody an ineligible abstract idea. Although the Federal Circuit has affirmed resolution of patent eligibility questions via a Rule 12(c) motion, [t]his is true only when there are no factual allegations that, taken as true, prevent resolving the eligibility question as a matter of law. Aatrix Software, Inc. v. Green Shades Software, Inc., 882 F.3d 1121, 1125 (Fed. Cir. 2018). By contrast, plausible factual allegations may preclude dismissing a case under [35 U.S.C.] § 101 where, for example, nothing on the record refutes those allegations as a matter of law or justifies dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6). FairWarning IP, LLC v. Iatric Sys., Inc., 839 F.3d 1089, 1097 (Fed. Cir. 2016) (internal quotations omitted). Here, based on the detailed allegations in plaintiffs complaint and counsels representations that substantial discovery has already been completed in this matter, the Court is persuaded that the patent eligibility issue should be resolved at summary judgment with the benefit of a full factual record, along with other issues raised by defense counsel such as obviousness. The parties shall submit a joint proposal as soon as practicable, proposing a schedule for completion of discovery (which is respectfully referred to the supervision of Magistrate Judge Locke), and the submission of motion practice. Either party may submit a letter to the Court, either before or after moving for summary judgment, requesting a Markman hearing if such a hearing would be beneficial. Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 7/17/2024. (KN) | PACER Document |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Electronic SCHEDULING ORDER: In light of Judge Brown's order dated 7/17/2024, a status conference is scheduled for 8/6/2024 at 10:30 a.m. in courtroom 820 of the Central Islip courthouse. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 7/18/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ORDER granting 184 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Jordan T. Bergsten shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke on 8/2/2024. (JM) | PACER Document |