Patexia Employee
May 2, 2011

Early Stage Patent Infringements (April 2011)

Every first Monday of the month, Patexia plans to publish a list of some of the most important early stage patent infringement lawsuits filed in prior month. In April, there were over 100 cases filed in the US. One of the high profile cases, was Apple Inc. vs. Samsung (case number 31). 

 

1. Gro Master, Inc. v. Riverside Hutterian Brethren, Inc. 
Case: 4:11-cv-04048 filed on April 13, 2011 in District of South Dakota 
Plaintiff(s): Gro Master, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Riverside Hutterian Brethren, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,923,142 - Animal feeder with adjustment of a feed discharge opening 
Summary: Animal feeder with adjustment of a feed discharge opening

2. Ticket Doctor, Inc. v. Mark S. Cordes et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-11586 filed on April 13, 2011 in Eastern District of Michigan 
Plaintiff(s): Ticket Doctor, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Mark S. Cordes et al
Patent(s): 7,153,254 - Presentation folder with attachable pockets and method of making same 
Summary: Presentation folder with attachable pockets and method of making same

3. Arris Group, Inc. v. British Telecommunications, PLC 
Case: 1:11-cv-01231 filed on April 14, 2011 in Northern District Georgia 
Plaintiff(s): Arris Group, Inc. 
Defendant(s): British Telecommunications, PLC
Patent(s): 5,923,247 - Fault monitoring 
                 5,526,350 - Communication network with bandwidth managers for allocating bandwidth to different types of traffic 
                 6,665,264
                 
Summary: Fault monitoring

4. Gates That Open, LLC v. GTO Parts, LLC et al 
Case: 4:11-cv-00158 filed on April 14, 2011 in Northern District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): Gates That Open, LLC 
Defendant(s): GTO Parts, LLC et al
Patent(s): 7,557,525 - Dual swing gate control system 
Summary: Dual swing gate control system

5. GHJ Holdings, LLC v. Garmin International, Inc. 
Case: 5:11-cv-00085 filed on April 14, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): GHJ Holdings, LLC 
Defendant(s): Garmin International, Inc.
Patent(s): D429173 - Button controls for a portable hand-held navigational device 
                 D365032 - Hand-held navigational device 
                 D409927 - Navigational device 
                 D365292 - Hand-held navigational device 
Summary: Button controls for a portable hand-held navigational device

6. GIW Industries, Inc. v. S.P.I./Mobile Pulley Works, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00185 filed on April 14, 2011 in Southern District of Alabama 
Plaintiff(s): GIW Industries, Inc. 
Defendant(s): S.P.I./Mobile Pulley Works, Inc.
Patent(s): 7,465,153 - Diverter for reducing wear in a slurry pump 
Summary: Diverter for reducing wear in a slurry pump

7. JIA Jewelry Importers of America, Inc v. Pandora Jewelry, LLC 
Case: 8:11-cv-00982 filed on April 14, 2011 in District of Maryland 
Plaintiff(s): JIA Jewelry Importers of America, Inc 
Defendant(s): Pandora Jewelry, LLC
Patent(s): 7,007,507 - Necklaces and bracelets with keepers 
Summary: Necklaces and bracelets with keepers

8. Ho Keung TSE v. eBay, Inc. et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-01812 filed on April 14, 2011 in Northern District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Ho Keung TSE 
Defendant(s): eBay, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,665,797
Summary: Protection of software again against unauthorized use

9. Leggett & Platt Incorporated et al v. Simmons Bedding Company et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-05041 filed on April 14, 2011 in Western District Missouri 
Plaintiff(s): Leggett & Platt Incorporated et al 
Defendant(s): Simmons Bedding Company et al
Patent(s): 5,868,383 - Multiple rate coil spring assembly 
Summary: Multiple rate coil spring assembly

10. Prompt Medical Systems, L.P. v. Medicomp Systems, Inc. 
Case: 6:11-cv-00184 filed on April 14, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Prompt Medical Systems, L.P. 
Defendant(s): Medicomp Systems, Inc.
Patent(s): 5,483,443 - Method for computing current procedural terminology codes from physician generated documentation 
Summary: Method for computing current procedural terminology codes from physician generated documentation

11. Ophelia Rowan et al v. Ophelia Rowan et al 
Case: 5:11-cv-00735 filed on April 14, 2011 in Northern District of Ohio 
Plaintiff(s): Ophelia Rowan et al 
Defendant(s): Ophelia Rowan et al
Patent(s): 6,536,489 - Protective and decorative cover for portable electric grill 
Summary: Protective and decorative cover for portable electric grill

12. Vigilos, LLC v. ADT Security Services, Inc. et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00217 filed on April 14, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Vigilos, LLC 
Defendant(s): ADT Security Services, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,839,731 - System and method for providing data communication in a device network 
Summary: System and method for providing data communication in a device network

13. Walker Digital LLC v. Alston Tascom Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00335 filed on April 14, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): Alston Tascom Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,222,920 - Method and apparatus for value-based queuing of telephone calls 
                 6,487,291 - Method and apparatus for valve-based queuing of telephone calls 
Summary: Method and apparatus for value-based queuing of telephone calls

14. Abraxis Bioscience LLC v. David J. Kappos 
Case: 1:11-cv-00730 filed on April 15, 2011 in District Of Columbia 
Plaintiff(s): Abraxis Bioscience LLC 
Defendant(s): David J. Kappos
Patent(s): 7,820,788
Summary: Compositions and methods of delivery of pharmacological agents

15. Allergan Inc. et al. v. Sandoz Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00298 filed on April 15, 2011 in Middle District North Carolina 
Plaintiff(s): Allergan Inc. et al. 
Defendant(s): Sandoz Inc.
Patent(s): 7,388,029 - Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins 
                 7,351,404 - Method of enhancing hair growth 
                 6,403,649 - Non-acidic cyclopentane heptanoic acid,2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl derivatives as therapeutic agents 
Summary: Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins

16. Celgene Corporation et al v. Actavis South Atlantic LLC 
Case: 2:11-cv-02162 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Celgene Corporation et al 
Defendant(s): Actavis South Atlantic LLC
Patent(s): 6,355,656 - Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential 
                 5,837,284 - Delivery of multiple doses of medications 
                 5,908,850 - Method of treating attention deficit disorders with d-threo methylphenidate 
                 6,635,284 - Delivery of multiple doses of medications 
Summary: Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential

17. Good Sportsman Marketing, LLC et al v. Best Buy Co Inc et al 
Case: 6:11-cv-00188 filed on April 15, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Good Sportsman Marketing, LLC et al 
Defendant(s): Best Buy Co Inc et al
Patent(s): D498322 - Clip light 
Summary: Clip light

18. Inline Plastics Corp. v. Par-Pak Ltd. 
Case: 3:11-cv-00604 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Connecticut 
Plaintiff(s): Inline Plastics Corp. 
Defendant(s): Par-Pak Ltd.
Patent(s): 7,118,003 - Tamper resistant container with tamper-evident feature and method of forming the same 
Summary: Tamper resistant container with tamper-evident feature and method of forming the same

19. Lifeshield Inc. v. RB Technologies LLC 
Case: 2:11-cv-02609 filed on April 15, 2011 in Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
Plaintiff(s): Lifeshield Inc. 
Defendant(s): RB Technologies LLC
Patent(s): 5,745,849 - Combination cordless telephone and premise-monitoring alarm system 
Summary: Combination cordless telephone and premise-monitoring alarm system

20. Mary Beth McNamara v. Elizabeth Arden, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-02571 filed on April 15, 2011 in Southern District of New York 
Plaintiff(s): Mary Beth McNamara 
Defendant(s): Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
Patent(s): 4,268,502 - Cosmetic tonic formulation 
                 4,272,519 - Cosmetic lotion formulation 
                 4,268,506 - Thienylmethyl-thiophosphoric acid esters 
Summary: Cosmetic tonic formulation

21. Michael Foods, Inc. v. National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc. 
Case: 0:11-cv-00941 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Minnesota 
Plaintiff(s): Michael Foods, Inc. 
Defendant(s): National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,303,176 - Method of controlling salmonella in shell eggs 
                 6,974,599 - Method of controlling salmonella in shell eggs 
                 6,004,603 - Method of controlling Salmonella in shell eggs 
Summary: Method of controlling salmonella in shell eggs

22. Network Signatures Inc. v. 3M Company 
Case: 8:11-cv-00597 filed on April 15, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Network Signatures Inc. 
Defendant(s): 3M Company
Patent(s): 5,511,122 - Intermediate network authentication 
Summary: Intermediate network authentication

23. OurPet's Company v. Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00743 filed on April 15, 2011 in Northern District of Ohio 
Plaintiff(s): OurPet's Company 
Defendant(s): Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,371,053 - Simulated mouse toy having a prerecorded sound chip therein 
Summary: Simulated mouse toy having a prerecorded sound chip therein

24. PanaVise Products Inc v. Bluebargain Inc 
Case: 8:11-cv-00590 filed on April 15, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): PanaVise Products Inc 
Defendant(s): Bluebargain Inc
Patent(s): D521,850 - Window grip 
Summary: Window grip

25. Paricon Technologies Corporation v. Phoenix Test Arrays 
Case: 1:11-cv-10649 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Massachusetts 
Plaintiff(s): Paricon Technologies Corporation 
Defendant(s): Phoenix Test Arrays
Patent(s): 6,802,720 - Pin-array, separable, compliant electrical contact member 
                 6,854,985 - Elastomeric interconnection device and methods for making same 
Summary: Pin-array, separable, compliant electrical contact member

26. Harris Corporation v. Ruckus Wireless, Inc. 
Case: 6:11-cv-00618 filed on April 15, 2011 in Middle District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): Harris Corporation 
Defendant(s): Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,504,515 - High capacity broadband cellular/PCS base station using a phased array antenna 
Summary: High capacity broadband cellular/PCS base station using a phased array antenna

27. United Access Technologies LLC v. CenturyLink Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00339 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): United Access Technologies LLC 
Defendant(s): CenturyLink Inc. et al
Patent(s): 5,844,596 - Two-way RF communication at points of convergence of wire pairs from separate internal telephone networks 
                 6,243,446 - Distributed splitter for data transmission over twisted wire pairs 
                 6,542,585 - Distributed splitter for data transmission over twisted wire pairs 
Summary: Two-way RF communication at points of convergence of wire pairs from separate internal telephone networks

28. Walker Digital LLC v. Criterion Capital Partners LLC 
Case: 1:11-cv-00340 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): Criterion Capital Partners LLC
Patent(s): 5,884,272 - Method and system for establishing and maintaining user-controlled anonymous communications 
                 5,884,270 - Method and system for facilitating an employment search incorporating user-controlled anonymous communications 
Summary: Method and system for establishing and maintaining user-controlled anonymous communications

29. Washington Research Foundation v. Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00651 filed on April 15, 2011 in Western District of Washington 
Plaintiff(s): Washington Research Foundation 
Defendant(s): Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB et al
Patent(s): 7,639,996 - Simplified high frequency tuner and tuning method 
                 7,606,542 - Simplified high frequency tuner and tuning method 
                 7,860,482
                 7,606,549 - Selective channel tuner and tuning method 
Summary: Simplified high frequency tuner and tuning method

30. Winchester Carpet & Rug Company v. Webvention Holdings LLC et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00337 filed on April 15, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Winchester Carpet & Rug Company 
Defendant(s): Webvention Holdings LLC et al
Patent(s): 5,251,294 - Accessing, assembling, and using bodies of information 
Summary: Accessing, assembling, and using bodies of information

31. Apple v. Samsung 
Case: CV-11-1846 filed on April 15, 2011 in Northern District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Apple 
Defendant(s): Samsung
Sector: High-Tech 
Subject: Gadget design 
Patent(s): 7,812,828 - Ellipse fitting for multi-touch surfaces 
                 7,669,134 - Method and apparatus for displaying information during an instant messaging session 
                 6,493,002 - Method and apparatus for displaying and accessing control and status information in a computer system 
                 7,469,381 - List scrolling and document translation, scaling, and rotation on a touch-screen display 
                 7,844,915
                 7,853,891
                 7,863,533
                 D627,790
                 D602,016 - Electronic device 
                 D618,677 - Electronic device 
Summary: iPad and iPhone designs: The suit covers Samsung's Galaxy S phones and tablets, the Epic 4G, and the Nexus S. Apple said Samsung imitated the look and feel of its products with everything from apps to packaging.

32. Daiichi Sankyo Inc. et al v. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00345 filed on April 18, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Daiichi Sankyo Inc. et al 
Defendant(s): Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al
Patent(s): 5,607,669 - Amine polymer sequestrant and method of cholesterol depletion 
                 5,693,675 - Alkylated amine polymers 
Summary: Amine polymer sequestrant and method of cholesterol depletion

33. DE Technologies, Inc. v. E4X, Inc. et al 
Case: 7:11-cv-00183 filed on April 18, 2011 in Western District of Virginia 
Plaintiff(s): DE Technologies, Inc. 
Defendant(s): E4X, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,460,020 - Universal shopping center for international operation 
Summary: Universal shopping center for international operation

34. Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation v. Nycomed US Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-02630 filed on April 18, 2011 in Southern District of New York 
Plaintiff(s): Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation 
Defendant(s): Nycomed US Inc. et al
Patent(s): 7,217,422 - Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery 
                 7,794,738 - Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery 
                 6,765,001 - Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery 
                 7,220,424 - Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery 
Summary: Compositions and methods for enhancing corticosteroid delivery

35. ArrivalStar S.A. et al v. Intermec Technologies Corporation et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-21371 filed on April 19, 2011 in Southern District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): ArrivalStar S.A. et al 
Defendant(s): Intermec Technologies Corporation et al
Patent(s): 6,486,801 - Base station apparatus and method for monitoring travel of a mobile vehicle 
                 7,030,781 - Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay 
                 6,748,320 - Advance notification systems and methods utilizing a computer network 
                 6,714,859 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
Summary: Base station apparatus and method for monitoring travel of a mobile vehicle

36. Automotive Technologies International, Inc. v. I.D. Systems, Inc. 
Case: 6:11-cv-00196 filed on April 19, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Automotive Technologies International, Inc. 
Defendant(s): I.D. Systems, Inc.
Patent(s): 7,386,372
Summary: Apparatus and method for determining presence of objects in a vehicle

37. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. v. AOC International et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00224 filed on April 19, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. 
Defendant(s): AOC International et al
Patent(s): 7,475,181 - Display unit with processor and communication controller which communicates information to the processor 
                 7,475,180 - Display unit with communication controller and memory for storing identification number for identifying display unit 
                 6,639,588 - Image display apparatus 
                 6,686,895
Summary: Display unit with processor and communication controller which communicates information to the processor

38. Hybrid Audio LLC v. HIGH TECH COMPUTER CORP. A/K/A HTC CORP. et al 
Case: 6:11-cv-00195 filed on April 19, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Hybrid Audio LLC 
Defendant(s): HIGH TECH COMPUTER CORP. A/K/A HTC CORP. et al
Patent(s): RE40281
Summary: Signal processing utilizing a tree-structured array

39. Lawrence E Tannas Jr v. Luxell Technologies Inc et al 
Case: 8:11-cv-00609 filed on April 19, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Lawrence E Tannas Jr 
Defendant(s): Luxell Technologies Inc et al
Patent(s): 7,525,633 - Methods of customizing the physical size and shape of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic displays 
                 7,535,547 - Customized electronic display and methods of customizing the physical size and/or shape thereof 
Summary: Methods of customizing the physical size and shape of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic displays

40. Meier Tool & Engineering, Inc. et al. v. Jacek Krzyzanowski et al 
Case: 0:11-cv-00973 filed on April 19, 2011 in District of Minnesota 
Plaintiff(s): Meier Tool & Engineering, Inc. et al. 
Defendant(s): Jacek Krzyzanowski et al
Patent(s): 5,707,392 - Hermaphroditic stamped forceps jaw for disposable endoscopic biopsy forceps and method of making the same 
                 7,171,839 - Method of manufacturing a stamped biopsy forceps jaw 
Summary: Hermaphroditic stamped forceps jaw for disposable endoscopic biopsy forceps and method of making the same

41. Regent Markets Group Ltd. v. IG Markets Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-02661 filed on April 19, 2011 in Northern District of Illinois 
Plaintiff(s): Regent Markets Group Ltd. 
Defendant(s): IG Markets Inc.
Patent(s): 7,206,762 - Betting system and method 
Summary: Betting system and method

42. Steven Reiber et al v. TDK Corporation et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-01057 filed on April 19, 2011 in Eastern District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Steven Reiber et al 
Defendant(s): TDK Corporation et al
Patent(s): 6,651,864 - Dissipative ceramic bonding tool tip 
                 6,354,479 - Dissipative ceramic bonding tip 
Summary: Dissipative ceramic bonding tool tip

43. ArrivalStar S.A. et al v. Celadon Dedicated Services et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-21393 filed on April 20, 2011 in Southern District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): ArrivalStar S.A. et al 
Defendant(s): Celadon Dedicated Services et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Subject: Gadget Design 
Patent(s): 6486801 - Base station apparatus and method for monitoring travel of a mobile vehicle 
                 7,030,781 - Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay 
                 6,714,859 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,411,891 - Advance notification system and method utilizing user-definable notification time periods 

44. Asyst Technologies LLC et al v. Eagle Eyes Traffic Ind Co Ltd et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00381 filed on April 20, 2011 in Eastern District of Wisconsin 
Plaintiff(s): Asyst Technologies LLC et al 
Defendant(s): Eagle Eyes Traffic Ind Co Ltd et al
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 7,264,376 - Adjuster and bracket assembly 
                 5,707,133 - Automobile headlamp adjuster 
                 5,653,548 - Method and apparatus for a ball and socket joint 
                 6,913,374 - Sliding style headlamp adjuster 

45. Atwater Partners of Texas LLC v. Alcatel-Lucent et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00354 filed on April 20, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Atwater Partners of Texas LLC 
Defendant(s): Alcatel-Lucent et al
Patent(s): 6,490,296 - Multi-link segmentation and reassembly for bonding multiple PVCs in an inverse multiplexing arrangement 
Summary: Multi-link segmentation and reassembly for bonding multiple PVC's in an inverse multiplexing arrangement

46. Better Bags, Inc. v. Illinois Tool Works Inc. 
Case: 4:11-cv-01516 filed on April 20, 2011 in Southern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Better Bags, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 7,134,788 - Resealable bag with top tear-away header and zipper and method of manufacturing the same 
Summary: Resealable bag with top tear-away header and zipper and method of manufacturing the same

47. Better Education, Inc. v. Renaissance Learning, Inc. 
Case: 3:11-cv-00286 filed on April 20, 2011 in Western District of Wisconsin 
Plaintiff(s): Better Education, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 5,002,491 - Electronic classroom system enabling interactive self-paced learning 
Summary: Electronic classroom system enabling interactive self-paced learning

48. BG Star Productions, Inc. v. Sheila Thelen, Inc. et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-03370 filed on April 20, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): BG Star Productions, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Sheila Thelen, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 7,214,171 - Athletic training device 

49. Novartis AG v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.v et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-02289 filed on April 20, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Novartis AG 
Defendant(s): Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.v et al
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Pharma 
Patent(s): 6025391 - Enteric-coated pharmaceutical compositions of mycophenolate 
                 6,172,107 - Entric-coated pharmaceutical compositions 
                 6,306,900 - Enteric coated pharmaceutical compositions 
Summary: Enteric-coated pharmaceutical compositions of mycophenolate

50. PJC Logistics, LLC v. Fleet Management Solutions Inc. et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-00815 filed on April 20, 2011 in Northern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): PJC Logistics, LLC 
Defendant(s): Fleet Management Solutions Inc. et al
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 5,223,844 - Vehicle tracking and security system 
Summary: Vehicle tracking and security system

51. Rugged CCTV LLC v. Acquire CCTV Inc 
Case: 4:11-cv-00267 filed on April 20, 2011 in Northern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Rugged CCTV LLC 
Defendant(s): Acquire CCTV Inc
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 7,764,196 - Method and apparatus for documenting the condition of a vehicle 
Summary: Method and apparatus for documenting the condition of a vehicle

52. Shire LLC et al v. Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00055 filed on April 20, 2011 in Northern District of West Virginia 
Plaintiff(s): Shire LLC et al 
Defendant(s): Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Pharma 
Patent(s): 6287599 - Sustained release pharmaceutical dosage forms with minimized pH dependent dissolution profiles 
                 6,811,794 - Sustained release pharmaceutical dosage forms with minimized pH dependent dissolution profiles 

53. Simon Property Group LP v. NorthMobileTech LLC 
Case: 1:11-cv-00527 filed on April 20, 2011 in Southern District of Indiana 
Plaintiff(s): Simon Property Group LP 
Defendant(s): NorthMobileTech LLC
Patent(s): 7,805,130 - Marketing method 

54. Beneficial Innovations, Inc. v. Advance Publications, Inc. et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00229 filed on April 20, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Beneficial Innovations, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Advance Publications, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,712,702 - Method and system for playing games on a network 
                 7,496,943 - Network system for presenting advertising 

55. AstraZeneca AB et al v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-02317 filed on April 21, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): AstraZeneca AB et al 
Defendant(s): Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. et al
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Pharma 
Patent(s): 6,926,907 - Pharmaceutical compositions for the coordinated delivery of NSAIDs 
Summary: Pharmaceutical compositions for the coordinated delivery of NSAIDs

56. Digital Reg of Texas, LLC v. Adobe Systems Incorporated et al 
Case: 6:11-cv-00200 filed on April 21, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Digital Reg of Texas, LLC 
Defendant(s): Adobe Systems Incorporated et al
Patent(s): 7562150 - Delivering electronic content 
                 7,673,059 - Tracking electronic content 
                 6,751,670 - Tracking electronic component 
                 6,389,541 - Regulating access to digital content 

57. Kaneka Corporation v. SKC Kolon PI, Inc. et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-03397 filed on April 21, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Kaneka Corporation 
Defendant(s): SKC Kolon PI, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 7691961 - Polyimide film and use thereof 
                 6,746,639 - Process for preparing polyimide film 
                 7,018,704 - Polyimide film for flexible printed board and flexible printed board using the same 
                 5,075,064 - Method and apparatus for continuously producing resin films and installation therefor 
                 6,264,866 - Method for producing polyimide film 

58. Large Audience Display Systems, LLC v. Tennman Productions, LLC et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-03398 filed on April 21, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Large Audience Display Systems, LLC 
Defendant(s): Tennman Productions, LLC et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Patent(s): 6,669,346 - Large-audience, positionable imaging and display system for exhibiting panoramic imagery, and multimedia content featuring a circularity of action 
Summary: Large-audience, positionable imaging and display system for exhibiting panoramic imagery, and multimedia content

59. Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. et al v. West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. 
Case: 3:11-cv-02276 filed on April 21, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. et al 
Defendant(s): West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Drugs 
Patent(s): 7601758 - Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine and macrolide antibiotics in the treatment of gout flares 
                7,619,004 
                 7,820,681
                 7,915,269 
Summary: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine and macrolide antibiotics in the treatment of gout flares

60. Network Signatures Inc. v. Delta Air Lines Inc. 
Case: 8:11-cv-00631 filed on April 21, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Network Signatures Inc. 
Defendant(s): Delta Air Lines Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 5,511,122 - Intermediate network authentication 
Summary: Intermediate network authentication

61. Network Signatures Inc. v. FedEx Corporation 
Case: 8:11-cv-00630 filed on April 21, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Network Signatures Inc. 
Defendant(s): FedEx Corporation
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 5,511,122 - Intermediate network authentication 
Summary: Intermediate network authentication

62. Takion Co. Ltd. v. General Electric Company et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00678 filed on April 21, 2011 in Western District of Washington 
Plaintiff(s): Takion Co. Ltd. 
Defendant(s): General Electric Company et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Patent(s): 6,577,072 - Power supply and LED lamp device 
Summary: Power supply and LED lamp device

63. Jayce P. Walters v. Roseco Inc. 
Case: 4:11-cv-01529 filed on April 21, 2011 in Southern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Jayce P. Walters 
Defendant(s): Roseco Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 6,279,436 - Method for cutting a seat in the setting of stones in jewelry 
Summary: Method for cutting a seat in the setting of stones in jewelry

64. ArrivalStar S.A. et al v. Cartasite, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-01067 filed on April 22, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): ArrivalStar S.A. et al 
Defendant(s): Cartasite, Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 6714859 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,804,606 - Notification systems and methods with user-definable notifications based upon vehicle proximities 
                 6,952,645 - System and method for activation of an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting status of vehicle travel 
                 7,191,058 - Notification systems and methods enabling user entry of notification trigger information based upon monitored mobile vehicle location 
                 6,904,359 

65. Document Management Systems LLC v. Amazon.Com, Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00332 filed on April 22, 2011 in Western District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Document Management Systems LLC 
Defendant(s): Amazon.Com, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 5,634,051 - Information management system 

66. Genentech, Inc. et al v. Sandoz Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-01076 filed on April 22, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): Genentech, Inc. et al 
Defendant(s): Sandoz Inc.
Patent(s): 6,083,953 - 2- (2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-purin-9-yl) methoxy-1,3- propanediol derivative 

67. Hughey & Phillips, LLC v. Dialight Corporation 
Case: 3:11-cv-00134 filed on April 22, 2011 in Southern District of Ohio 
Plaintiff(s): Hughey & Phillips, LLC 
Defendant(s): Dialight Corporation
Patent(s): 7,568,821 - Beacon light with reflector and light-emitting diodes 

68. Joao Bock Transaction Systems, LLC v. USAmeriBank et al 
Case: 8:11-cv-00887 filed on April 22, 2011 in Middle District Florida 
Plaintiff(s): Joao Bock Transaction Systems, LLC 
Defendant(s): USAmeriBank et al
Patent(s): 6,047,270 - Apparatus and method for providing account security 

69. Walker Digital LLC v. Amazon.com Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00362 filed on April 22, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): Amazon.com Inc.
Patent(s): 7,236,942

70. Walker Digital LLC v. Apple Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00363 filed on April 22, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): Apple Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,199,014 - System for providing driving directions with visual cues 

71. ArrivalStar S.A. et al v. InfoLogix, Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-21445 filed on April 25, 2011 in Southern District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): ArrivalStar S.A. et al 
Defendant(s): InfoLogix, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 6,486,801 - Base station apparatus and method for monitoring travel of a mobile vehicle 
                 7,030,781 - Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay 
                 6,714,859 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,411,891 - Advance notification system and method utilizing user-definable notification time periods 
                 6,748,320 - Advance notification systems and methods utilizing a computer network 
                 6,317,060 - Base station system and method for monitoring travel of mobile vehicles and communicating notification messages 
                 7,400,970 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,952,645 - System and method for activation of an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting status of vehicle travel 
                 6,904,359

72. Celgene Corporation et al v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 
Case: 2:11-cv-02356 filed on April 25, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Celgene Corporation et al 
Defendant(s): Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,355,656 - Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential 
                 5,837,284 - Delivery of multiple doses of medications 
                 5,908,850 - Method of treating attention deficit disorders with d-threo methylphenidate 
                 6,635,284 - Delivery of multiple doses of medications 
                 7,431,944 - Delivery of multiple doses of medications 
                 6,528,530 - Phenidate drug formulations having diminished abuse potential 

73. Eidos Display, LLC et al v. AU Optronics Corporation et al 
Case: 6:11-cv-00201 filed on April 25, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Eidos Display, LLC et al 
Defendant(s): AU Optronics Corporation et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Patent(s): 5,879,958 - Method of producing an electro-optical device 

74. Elan Corporation plc et al v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00367 filed on April 25, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Elan Corporation plc et al 
Defendant(s): Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Patent(s): 6,730,325 - Multiparticulate modified release composition 
                 6,228,398 - Multiparticulate modified release composition 

75. Fox Enterprises v. CTS Electronic Components 
Case: 2:11-cv-00239 filed on April 25, 2011 in Middle District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): Fox Enterprises 
Defendant(s): CTS Electronic Components
Sector: High-Tech 
Patent(s): 5,466,954 - Shunt phototransistor with reverse bias protection 
                 5,446,954 - Method for manufacturing a frequency control device 

76. Genzyme Corporation v. Seikagaku Corporation et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-10704 filed on April 25, 2011 in District of Massachusetts 
Plaintiff(s): Genzyme Corporation 
Defendant(s): Seikagaku Corporation et al
Patent(s): 7,931,030

77. M. Eagles Tool Warehouse, Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools 
Case: 1:11-cv-02776 filed on April 25, 2011 in Southern District of New York 
Plaintiff(s): M. Eagles Tool Warehouse, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Harbor Freight Tools
Patent(s): 7,129,705 - Ignition spark tester 

78. Daniel J. Magine v. American Underwater Products et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-02728 filed on April 25, 2011 in Northern District of Illinois 
Plaintiff(s): Daniel J. Magine 
Defendant(s): American Underwater Products et al
Patent(s): RE42218

79. Performance Solutions, LLC v. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-10700 filed on April 25, 2011 in District of Massachusetts 
Plaintiff(s): Performance Solutions, LLC 
Defendant(s): Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Patent(s): 7,918,774

80. Tammy Pintor v. Leslie Van Dorf et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-00398 filed on April 25, 2011 in Eastern District Wisconsin 
Plaintiff(s): Tammy Pintor 
Defendant(s): Leslie Van Dorf et al
Patent(s): 7,753,759 - Article of apparel for concealing objects 

81. Walker Digital LLC v. 2K Games Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00368 filed on April 25, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): 2K Games Inc.
Sector: High-Tech 
Patent(s): 6,425,828 - Database driven online distributed tournament system 
                 6,224,486 - Database driven online distributed tournament system 

82. Genzyme Corporation v. Anika Therapeutics, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-10705 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Massachusetts 
Plaintiff(s): Genzyme Corporation 
Defendant(s): Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
Patent(s): 7,931,030

83. Greenlight Research Labs, LLC v. Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation 
Case: 2:11-cv-00233 filed on April 26, 2011 in Eastern District of Texas 
Plaintiff(s): Greenlight Research Labs, LLC 
Defendant(s): Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
Patent(s): 4,364,073 - Power MOSFET with an anode region 

84. Island Intellectual Property LLC v. Clearview Correspondent Services, LLC et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00448 filed on April 26, 2011 in Eastern District of Virginia 
Plaintiff(s): Island Intellectual Property LLC 
Defendant(s): Clearview Correspondent Services, LLC et al
Patent(s): 7,933,821

85. Island Intellectual Property LLC v. First Southwest Company 
Case: 1:11-cv-00371 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Island Intellectual Property LLC 
Defendant(s): First Southwest Company
Patent(s): 7,933,821

86. Lung Sheng Ind. v. K2 Motor Spyder Option Group Intergrated Strategic Resources 
Case: 3:11-cv-02036 filed on April 26, 2011 in Northern District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Lung Sheng Ind. 
Defendant(s): K2 Motor Spyder Option Group Intergrated Strategic Resources
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 7,287,876 - Cold cathode fluoresecent lamp lighting device 
Summary: Cold cathode fluoresecent lamp lighting device

87. Matrix Environmental Technologies Inc. v. Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-10709 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Massachusetts 
Plaintiff(s): Matrix Environmental Technologies Inc. 
Defendant(s): Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc.
Patent(s): 5,874,001 - Ground water remediation method 

88. Otter Products, LLC v. A.G. Findings and MFG. CO., Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-01106 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): Otter Products, LLC 
Defendant(s): A.G. Findings and MFG. CO., Inc. et al
Patent(s): 7,933,122

89. Walker Digital LLC v. Google Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00369 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital LLC 
Defendant(s): Google Inc. et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Subject: software 
Patent(s): 7,933,893

90. Walker Digital v. Google et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00369 filed on April 26, 2011 in District of Delaware 
Plaintiff(s): Walker Digital 
Defendant(s): Google et al
Sector: High-Tech 
Subject: software 
Patent(s): 7,933,893

91. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. v. Apple, Inc. 
Case: 3:11-cv-02079 filed on April 27, 2011 in Northern District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 
Defendant(s): Apple, Inc.
Patent(s): 6,493,002 - Method and apparatus for displaying and accessing control and status information in a computer system 

92. Glen Raven v. Tingley Rubber 
Case: 1:11-cv-00322 filed on April 27, 2011 in Middle District of North Carolina 
Plaintiff(s): Glen Raven 
Defendant(s): Tingley Rubber
Patent(s): 6,706,650 - Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom 

93. Main Hastings LLC v. Commscope, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-02818 filed on April 27, 2011 in Northern District of Illinois 
Plaintiff(s): Main Hastings LLC 
Defendant(s): Commscope, Inc.
Patent(s): 4,944,776 - Dehumidifier for waveguide system 
                 5,118,327 - Dehumidifier for supplying gas having controlled dew point 

94. Pompare Technologies v. Epic Systems Cerner Hospira 
Case: 1:11-cv-02799 filed on April 27, 2011 in Northern District of Illinois 
Plaintiff(s): Pompare Technologies 
Defendant(s): Epic Systems Cerner Hospira
Patent(s): 7,933,780

95. Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. v. Concrete Sidewalk Solutions, Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-01123 filed on April 27, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Concrete Sidewalk Solutions, Inc. et al
Patent(s): 7,402,095 - Method for removing trip hazards in concrete sidewalks 
                 7,143,760 - Method for removing trip hazards in concrete sidewalks 

96. Shire LLC et al v. Sandoz Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-01110 filed on April 27, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): Shire LLC et al 
Defendant(s): Sandoz Inc.
Patent(s): 6,287,599 - Sustained release pharmaceutical dosage forms with minimized pH dependent dissolution profiles 
                 5,854,290 - Use of guanfacine in the treatment of behavioral disorders 
                 6,811,794 - Sustained release pharmaceutical dosage forms with minimized pH dependent dissolution profiles 

97. Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. v. Yotrio Corporation 
Case: 1:11-cv-01371 filed on April 27, 2011 in Northern District of Georgia 
Plaintiff(s): Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Yotrio Corporation
Patent(s): 7,604,015 - Umbrella having structural rib configured to receive electrical components and associated wiring 

98. Tru-Balance, LLC v. Alcoa, Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-01127 filed on April 27, 2011 in District of Colorado 
Plaintiff(s): Tru-Balance, LLC 
Defendant(s): Alcoa, Inc.
Patent(s): 7,178,880 - Wheel centering pin, kit and method 

99. Mattel, Inc. v. MGA Entertainment, Inc. 
Case: 04-09049 filed on April 27, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Mattel, Inc. 
Defendant(s): MGA Entertainment, Inc.
Patent(s): Summary: Mattell, Inc. sued MGA Entertainment, Inc. over the rights to the wildly popular line of Bratz dolls. Mattell originally filed its lawsuit accusing MGA of stealing trade secrets and copyright infringement seeking.

100. Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd v. Keylex Corporation 
Case: 2:11-cv-11873 filed on April 28, 2011 in Eastern District of Michigan 
Plaintiff(s): Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd 
Defendant(s): Keylex Corporation
Patent(s): 6,615,489 - Method of manufacturing a fuel inlet 

101. The Medicines Company v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. Et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-02456 filed on April 28, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): The Medicines Company 
Defendant(s): Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. Et al
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Drugs 
Patent(s): 7,598,343 - Pharmaceutical formulations of bivalirudin and processes of making the same 
                 7,582,727 

102. Princeton Power Systems Inc. v. Varentec Inc. et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-02453 filed on April 28, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Princeton Power Systems Inc. 
Defendant(s): Varentec Inc. et al
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 6,118,678 - Charge transfer apparatus and method therefore 
Summary: Charge transfer apparatus and method therefore

103. Rubbermaid Incorporated v. EnovateIT, LLC 
Case: 3:11-cv-00209 filed on April 28, 2011 in Western District of North Carolina 
Plaintiff(s): Rubbermaid Incorporated 
Defendant(s): EnovateIT, LLC
Patent(s): 7,594,668 - Medical cart, medication module, height adjustment mechanism, and method of medication transport 

104. Shape Corp. v. Affordable Interior Systems Inc. 
Case: 1:11-cv-00429 filed on April 28, 2011 in Western District Michigan 
Plaintiff(s): Shape Corp. 
Defendant(s): Affordable Interior Systems Inc.
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 5,625,991 - Multiple panel assembly and connector assembly therefor 
Summary: Multiple panel assembly and connector assembly therefor

105. Larry Tang v. Northpole, Ltd.et al 
Case: 5:11-cv-05112 filed on April 28, 2011 in Western District of Arkansa 
Plaintiff(s): Larry Tang 
Defendant(s): Northpole, Ltd.et al
Patent(s): 6,322,138 - Collapsible patio chair 

106. Taro Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. et al v. Suven Life Sciences Ltd. Et al 
Case: 3:11-cv-02452 filed on April 28, 2011 in District of New Jersey 
Plaintiff(s): Taro Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. et al 
Defendant(s): Suven Life Sciences Ltd. Et al
Sector: Bio-Tech 
Subject: Pharma 
Patent(s): 7,560,445 - Process for preparing malathion for pharmaceutical use 
Summary: Process for preparing malathion for pharmaceutical use

107. ArrivalStar S.A. et al v. Encore Forwarding, Inc. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-21493 filed on April 29, 2011 in Southern District of Florida 
Plaintiff(s): ArrivalStar S.A. et al 
Defendant(s): Encore Forwarding, Inc. et al
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 6,486,801 - Base station apparatus and method for monitoring travel of a mobile vehicle 
                 7,030,781 - Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay 
                 6,714,859 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,411,891 - Advance notification system and method utilizing user-definable notification time periods 
                 6,748,320 - Advance notification systems and methods utilizing a computer network 
                 6,317,060 - Base station system and method for monitoring travel of mobile vehicles and communicating notification messages 
                 7,400,970 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 6,952,645 - System and method for activation of an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting status of vehicle travel 
                 6,904,359

108. Cincinnati Bell, Inc. v. Arrivalstar S.A. et al 
Case: 1:11-cv-00274 filed on April 29, 2011 in Southern District of Ohio 
Plaintiff(s): Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 
Defendant(s): Arrivalstar S.A. et al
Patent(s): 7,400,970 - System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle 
                 7,030,781 - Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay 
                 6,904,359 

109. Michael David Lee v. Commissioner for Patents et al 
Case: 2:11-cv-03682 filed on April 29, 2011 in Central District of California 
Plaintiff(s): Michael David Lee 
Defendant(s): Commissioner for Patents et al
Sector: Other 
Patent(s): 6,641,138 - Original Jake and the pancake game 
Summary: Original Jake and the pancake game