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11/12/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	ORDER denying [167] Eljen's Motion for Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part [169] Geomatrix's Motion for Summary Judgment. For the reasons described in the attached ruling, Eljen's motion for summary judgment is DENIED in its entirety, and Geomatrix's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Specifically, as to infringement, the Court concludes that Geomatrix is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. As to invalidity, the Court finds that Geomatrix is entitled to judgment as a matter of law with respect to whether certain proposed prior art references are printed publications or were in public use or on sale prior to a certain critical date, which precludes some of Eljen's anticipation and obviousness theories, but finds that Eljen properly disclosed its invalidity contentions. Fact issues preclude entry of summary judgment for Geomatrix on its arguments regarding reduction to practice. Finally, as to inequitable conduct, the Court concludes that there is a genuine dispute of material fact that precludes entry of summary judgment in favor of either party. The Court will convene a status conference to set a date for pre-trial submissions and trial. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 11/12/2024. (Vo, C) (Entered: 11/12/2024) ORDER denying [167] Eljen's Motion for Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part [169] Geomatrix's Motion for Summary Judgment. For the reasons described in the attached ruling, Eljen's motion for summary judgment is DENIED in its entirety, and Geomatrix's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Specifically, as to infringement, the Court concludes that Geomatrix is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. As to invalidity, the Court finds that Geomatrix is entitled to judgment as a matter of law with respect to whether certain proposed prior art references are printed publications or were in public use or on sale prior to a certain critical date, which precludes some of Eljen's anticipation and obviousness theories, but finds that Eljen properly disclosed its invalidity contentions. Fact issues preclude entry of summary judgment for Geomatrix on its arguments regarding reduction to practice. Finally, as to inequitable conduct, the Court concludes that there is a genuine dispute of material fact that precludes entry of summary judgment in favor of either party. The Court will convene a status conference to set a date for pre-trial submissions and trial. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 11/12/2024. (Vo, C) (Entered: 11/12/2024)
10/18/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Type of Hearing: Zoom Hearing Regarding Motions held on October 8, 2024 before Judge Sarala Nagala. Court Reporter: Denae Hovland. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: To remove personal identifier information from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within seven (7) calendar days of this date. If no such Notice is filed, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction 90 days from today's date. The transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.ctd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 11/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/16/2025. (Hovland, Denae) (Entered: 10/18/2024) TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Type of Hearing: Zoom Hearing Regarding Motions held on October 8, 2024 before Judge Sarala Nagala. Court Reporter: Denae Hovland. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: To remove personal identifier information from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within seven (7) calendar days of this date. If no such Notice is filed, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction 90 days from today's date. The transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.ctd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 11/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/16/2025. (Hovland, Denae) (Entered: 10/18/2024)
10/08/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sarala V. Nagala: Status Conference held on 10/8/2024. 43 minutes(Court Reporter Denae Hovland.) (Bergeson, S) (Entered: 10/08/2024)
10/04/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 10/8/2024 at 01:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Sarala V. Nagala, NOTICE regarding hearing via Zoom: The Status Conference scheduled for 10/8/2024 at 1:00 PM will be conducted via Zoom. Call-in and Public Access Number: 646 828 7666Meeting ID: 161 656 8428 Meeting Password: 694211The Court will distribute the video link to the parties via email.Please note: Members of the public are permitted to join this hearing by audio only using the public access number above. Video participation is permitted by the parties and counsel only. This is in accordance with the remote access policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Bergeson, S) (Entered: 10/04/2024) NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 10/8/2024 at 01:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Sarala V. Nagala, NOTICE regarding hearing via Zoom: The Status Conference scheduled for 10/8/2024 at 1:00 PM will be conducted via Zoom. Call-in and Public Access Number: 646 828 7666Meeting ID: 161 656 8428 Meeting Password: 694211The Court will distribute the video link to the parties via email.Please note: Members of the public are permitted to join this hearing by audio only using the public access number above. Video participation is permitted by the parties and counsel only. This is in accordance with the remote access policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Bergeson, S) (Entered: 10/04/2024)
07/29/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	Supplemental Memorandum in Support re [169] MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Meaning of the Term "Interconnected" filed by Geomatrix Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # [1] Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # [2] Exhibit 1 - U.S. Patent No. 4,824,287, # [3] Exhibit 2 - Dictionary Definition of Interconnect, # [4] Exhibit 3 - Application No. 60/945,398, # [5] Exhibit 4 - Fortunet, Inc. v. Melange Computer Services, # [6] Exhibit 5 - Nonin Medical, Inc. v. BCI, Inc., # [7] Exhibit 6 - Excerpt of Dickson Deposition)(Taggart, Leigh) (Entered: 07/29/2024) Supplemental Memorandum in Support re [169] MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Meaning of the Term "Interconnected" filed by Geomatrix Systems, LLC. (Attachments: # [1] Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # [2] Exhibit 1 - U.S. Patent No. 4,824,287, # [3] Exhibit 2 - Dictionary Definition of Interconnect, # [4] Exhibit 3 - Application No. 60/945,398, # [5] Exhibit 4 - Fortunet, Inc. v. Melange Computer Services, # [6] Exhibit 5 - Nonin Medical, Inc. v. BCI, Inc., # [7] Exhibit 6 - Excerpt of Dickson Deposition)(Taggart, Leigh) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
07/29/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	Supplemental Memorandum in Support re [167] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Eljen Corporation. (Bradley, Trevor) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
07/16/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	ORDER granting 194 Motion for Extension of Time. By July 29, 2024, the parties shall file concurrent briefing as to the meaning of the word "interconnected" within the context of the '863 Patent's disputed claims. See ECF No. 193. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 7/16/2024. (Parfenoff, I) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
07/15/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until July 29, 2024 to Respond to Briefing Order 193 Order,,, by Geomatrix Systems, LLC. (Taggart, Leigh) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
07/12/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	ORDER. As the Court informed the parties prior to argument on the cross-motions for summary judgment, the Court has identified that the parties continue to dispute the plain and ordinary meaning of certain terms in the '863 Patent, notably the word "interconnected." ECF No. 189. "When the parties raise an actual dispute regarding the proper scope of... claims, the court, not the jury, must resolve that dispute." O2 Micro Int'l Ltd. v. Beyond Innovation Tech. Co., 521 F.3d 1351, 1360 (Fed. Cir. 2008). Where "[a] determination that a claim term 'needs no construction' or has the 'plain and ordinary meaning'" is "inadequate" and "does not resolve the parties' dispute[,]" then "claim construction requires the court to determine what claim scope is appropriate in the context of the patents-in-suit." Id. at 1361. While the Court need not construe every claim in a patent, "[w]hen the parties present a fundamental dispute regarding the scope of a claim term, it is the court's duty to resolve it." Id. at 1362.The parties fundamentally dispute the meaning of the word "interconnected" in the context of the '863 Patent. Accordingly, by July 22, 2024, the parties shall file concurrent briefing as to the meaning of the word "interconnected" within the context of the '863 Patent's disputed claims. The parties should primarily refer to the intrinsic record, but may reference the extrinsic record to the extent it is necessary. The briefing shall be no more than 20 pages. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 7/12/2024. (Parfenoff, I) (Entered: 07/12/2024) ORDER. As the Court informed the parties prior to argument on the cross-motions for summary judgment, the Court has identified that the parties continue to dispute the plain and ordinary meaning of certain terms in the '863 Patent, notably the word "interconnected." ECF No. 189. "When the parties raise an actual dispute regarding the proper scope of... claims, the court, not the jury, must resolve that dispute." O2 Micro Int'l Ltd. v. Beyond Innovation Tech. Co., 521 F.3d 1351, 1360 (Fed. Cir. 2008). Where "[a] determination that a claim term 'needs no construction' or has the 'plain and ordinary meaning'" is "inadequate" and "does not resolve the parties' dispute[,]" then "claim construction requires the court to determine what claim scope is appropriate in the context of the patents-in-suit." Id. at 1361. While the Court need not construe every claim in a patent, "[w]hen the parties present a fundamental dispute regarding the scope of a claim term, it is the court's duty to resolve it." Id. at 1362.The parties fundamentally dispute the meaning of the word "interconnected" in the context of the '863 Patent. Accordingly, by July 22, 2024, the parties shall file concurrent briefing as to the meaning of the word "interconnected" within the context of the '863 Patent's disputed claims. The parties should primarily refer to the intrinsic record, but may reference the extrinsic record to the extent it is necessary. The briefing shall be no more than 20 pages. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 7/12/2024. (Parfenoff, I) (Entered: 07/12/2024)
06/06/24	Geomatrix Systems LLC v. Eljen Corp 3:20-CV-01900 ( D. CT )	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Type of Hearing: Motion Hearing held on May 9, 2024 before Judge Sarala Nagala. Court Reporter: Denae Hovland. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: To remove personal identifier information from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within seven (7) calendar days of this date. If no such Notice is filed, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction 90 days from today's date. The transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.ctd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 6/27/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/4/2024. (Hovland, Denae) (Entered: 06/06/2024) TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Type of Hearing: Motion Hearing held on May 9, 2024 before Judge Sarala Nagala. Court Reporter: Denae Hovland. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: To remove personal identifier information from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within seven (7) calendar days of this date. If no such Notice is filed, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction 90 days from today's date. The transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.ctd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 6/27/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/4/2024. (Hovland, Denae) (Entered: 06/06/2024)