CommWorks Solutions, LLC v. Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. et al.
Infringement action filed 8 Dec 2022 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and closed 1 Aug 2023, with 8 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed with prejudice.
Case record
- Patents involved
- US7027465B2USRE44904E1US7177285B2US6832249B2US7911979B2US7760664B2US6891807B2US7463596B2
- Case no.
- 6:22-cv-01268
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- W.D. Tex.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Texas
- Chief judge
- Alan D Albright
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 8 Dec 2022 – 1 Aug 2023
- Duration
- 236 days
- Basis of termination
- Dismissed with Prejudice
- Products & marks
- Determining and provisioning paths in a network · Globally accessible computer network-based broadband communication system with user-controllable quality of information delivery and flow priority · Method for contention free traffic detection · Time based access provisioning system and process · Time based wireless access provisioning
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Method for contention free traffic detection
The invention discloses a method for detecting priority of data frames comprising the steps of extracting (S1) a bit pattern from a predetermined position in a frame, comparing (S2, S3) the extracted bit pattern with a search pattern, and identifying (S4) the received frame as a priority frame in case the extracted bit pattern (BP) matches with the first search pattern (SP). By this method, the priority of a data frame can easily be detected. The invention also proposes a corresponding device for detecting priority of data frames.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 11 Apr 2006
- Est. expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- HAUTALA, PETRI
- Classification
- H04J3/07H04L12/28
- Prosecution counsel
- Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
- Examiner
- TON, DANG
Method for contention free traffic detection
The invention discloses a method for detecting priority of data frames comprising the steps of extracting (S1) a bit pattern from a predetermined position in a frame, comparing (S2, S3) said extracted bit pattern with a search pattern, and identifying (S4) said received frame as a priority frame in case said extracted bit pattern (BP) matches with said first search pattern (SP). By this method, the priority of a data frame can easily be detected. The invention also proposes a corresponding device for detecting priority of data frames.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 20 May 2014
- Est. expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Validity challenges
- None recorded
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- KARHULA, PETRI
- Classification
- H04J3/07H04L12/28
- Prosecution counsel
- Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
- Examiner
- TRAN, PHUC
Also asserted in this case
6 moreThe docket lists 8 asserted patents. Full bibliographic detail, drawings and prosecution history for the remaining 6 asserted patents are one query away in Eureka.
- US7177285B2Time based wireless access provisioning
- US6832249B2Globally accessible computer network-based broadband communication system with user-controllable quality of information delivery and flow priority
- US7911979B2Time based access provisioning system and process
- US7760664B2Determining and provisioning paths in a network
- US6891807B2Time based wireless access provisioning
- US7463596B2Time based wireless access provisioning
Parties of record
CommWorks Solutions, LLC
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Andrey Belenky · Brandon Moore · Catherine Bartles · Dmitry Kheyfits · Hanna G. Cohen · Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis
- Firm
- Kheyfits Belenky LLP, Stafford Davis Firm PC, The Stafford Davis Firm
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Albert Berton Deaver · Robert J. McAughan
- Firm
- Mcaughan Deaver, PLLC
- Also named
- Frontier Communications Holdings, LLC · Frontier Communications Corporation · Frontier Communications Of America, Inc. · Frontier Southwest Incorporated
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andrey Belenky | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Brandon Moore | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Catherine Bartles | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Dmitry Kheyfits | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Hanna G. Cohen | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis | CommWorks Solutions, LLC | Plaintiff |
| Albert Berton Deaver | Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | Defendant |
| Robert J. McAughan | Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“Plaintiff CommWorks Solutions, LLC (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Frontier Communications of America Inc. and Frontier Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Frontier Communications of Texas Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) announced to the Court that they have resolved Plaintiff’s claims for relief against Defendants asserted in this case. Plaintiff and Defendants have therefore requested that the Court dismiss Plaintiff’s claims for relief against Defendants with prejudice and with all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses taxed against the party incurring same. The Court, having considered this request, is of the opinion that their request for dismissal should be GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff’s claims for relief against Defendants are dismissed with prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all attorneys’ fees, costs of court and expenses shall be borne by each party incurring the same. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to close the case. SIGNED this 1st day of August, 2023.”
Case 6:22-cv-01268 · W.D. Tex. · closed 1 August 2023
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 6:22-cv-01268?
6:22-cv-01268 is a patent infringement action brought by CommWorks Solutions, LLC against Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., filed on 8 Dec 2022 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The case closed on 1 August 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 6:22-cv-01268?
US7027465B2 (“Method for contention free traffic detection”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC., currently inactive; USRE44904E1 (“Method for contention free traffic detection”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC., currently inactive; US7177285B2 (“Time based wireless access provisioning”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.; US6832249B2 (“Globally accessible computer network-based broadband communication system with user-controllable quality of information delivery and flow priority”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.; US7911979B2 (“Time based access provisioning system and process”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.; US7760664B2 (“Determining and provisioning paths in a network”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.; US6891807B2 (“Time based wireless access provisioning”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.; US7463596B2 (“Time based wireless access provisioning”), assigned to UNWIRED BROADBAND, INC.. The record also lists Determining and provisioning paths in a network, Globally accessible computer network-based broadband communication system with user-controllable quality of information delivery and flow priority, Method for contention free traffic detection, Time based access provisioning system and process and Time based wireless access provisioning.
How was case 6:22-cv-01268 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed with prejudice. The termination text reads: “Plaintiff CommWorks Solutions, LLC (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Frontier Communications of America Inc. and Frontier Southwest Incorporated d/b/a Frontier Communications of Texas Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) announced to the Court that they have resolved Plaintiff’s claims for relief against Defendants asserted in this case. Plaintiff and Defendants have therefore requested that the Court dismiss Plaintiff’s claims for relief against Defendants with prejudice and with all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses taxed against the party incurring same. The Court, having considered this request
What does dismissal with prejudice mean?
A dismissal with prejudice permanently ends the claims that were filed, so the same claims cannot be brought again against that defendant. It is the usual form when the parties have settled.
How long did case 6:22-cv-01268 take?
236 calendar days, from filing on 8 Dec 2022 to closure on 1 August 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 6:22-cv-01268?
Chief Judge Alan D Albright presided. Andrey Belenky, Brandon Moore, Catherine Bartles, Dmitry Kheyfits, Hanna G. Cohen and Stafford Grigsby Helm Davis are recorded as counsel for plaintiff CommWorks Solutions. Albert Berton Deaver and Robert J. McAughan appear for defendant Frontier Communications Parent.
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