Alex Garvin v. Bode Technology et al.
Infringement action filed 4 Oct 2023 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and closed 16 Nov 2023, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed without prejudice.
Case record
- Patents involved
- US5995102AUS6118449A
- Case no.
- 1:23-cv-01352
- Verdict cause
- Infringement action
- Court
- E.D. Va.
- Court level
- District Court
- Case region
- Virgin Islands of the United States
- Chief judge
- None recorded
- Trial level
- First instance
- Filed – Closed
- 4 Oct 2023 – 16 Nov 2023
- Duration
- 43 days
- Basis of termination
- Dismissed without Prejudice
- Products & marks
- The CDW.com interactive website (the cursor modification technology)
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Server system and method for modifying a cursor image
A system for modifying a cursor image, as displayed on a video monitor of a remote terminal, to a specific image having a desired shape and appearance. The system stores cursor image data corresponding to the specific image, and a cursor display code. The cursor display code contains information in response to which the cursor image is modified to the specific image. A server computer transmits specified information to the remote terminal. The information includes at least one cursor display instruction. The cursor display instruction is operable to modify, in conjunction with the cursor information and the cursor image data, a cursor image displayed by a display of the remote terminal in the shape and appearance of the specific image.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 30 Nov 1999
- Est. expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Validity challenges
- 3 on recordIPR2023-01000 · Patentability · filed by eBay, Inc.IPR2018-01749 · Other · filed by Ralph Lauren CorporationIPR2024-00336 · Patentability · filed by eBay, Inc.
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- ROSEN, JAMES SAMUEL · SCHMITTER, THOMAS A. · HALL, MARK S.
- Classification
- G06Q30/00G06F3/033G06F3/14G09G5/08G06F3/00G06F3/048G06F9/00G06F17/00G06F17/30G06Q30/02
- Prosecution counsel
- WEINGARTEN SCHURGIN GAGNEBIN & HAYES LLP
- Examiner
- BAYERL, RAYMOND J.
Server system and method for modifying a cursor image
A system for modifying a cursor image, as displayed on a video monitor of a remote terminal, to a specific image having a desired shape and appearance. The system stores cursor image data corresponding to the specific image, and a cursor display code. The cursor display code contains information in response to which the cursor image is modified to the specific image. A server computer transmits specified information to the remote terminal. The information includes at least one cursor display instruction. The cursor display instruction is operable to modify, in conjunction with the cursor information and the cursor image data, a cursor image displayed by a display of the remote terminal in the shape and appearance of the specific image.
- Legal status
- Inactive
- Granted
- 12 Sep 2000
- Est. expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Validity challenges
- 3 on recordIPR2023-01001 · Patentability · filed by eBay, Inc.IPR2024-00337 · Patentability · filed by eBay, Inc.IPR2018-01755 · Other · filed by Ralph Lauren Corporation
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- ROSEN, JAMES SAMUEL · SCHMITTER, THOMAS A. · HALL, MARK S.
- Classification
- G06F3/14G06Q30/00G06F3/033G09G5/08G06F3/00G06F3/048G06F9/00G06F17/00G06F17/30G06Q30/02
- Prosecution counsel
- WEINGARTEN SCHURGIN, GAGNEBIN & HAYES LLP
- Examiner
- BAYERL, RAYMOND J.
Parties of record
Alex Garvin
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Alex Garvin
- Firm
- 5 Chemin du Kaerlisweg
Bode Technology
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Krystal Brunner Swendsboe
- Firm
- Wiley Rein LLP
- Also named
- Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings (Lab Corp)
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Garvin | Alex Garvin | Plaintiff |
| Krystal Brunner Swendsboe | Bode Technology | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“ORDEREDthat defendants’ Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. Nos. 13, 16]are GRANTED,and it is herebyORDEREDthat plaintiff’s Complaint beand is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE”
Case 1:23-cv-01352 · E.D. Va. · closed 16 November 2023
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What is case 1:23-cv-01352?
1:23-cv-01352 is a patent infringement action brought by Alex Garvin against Bode Technology, filed on 4 Oct 2023 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The case closed on 16 November 2023.
Which patents were asserted in 1:23-cv-01352?
US5995102A (“Server system and method for modifying a cursor image”), assigned to LEXOS MEDIA IP, LLC, currently inactive; US6118449A (“Server system and method for modifying a cursor image”), assigned to LEXOS MEDIA IP, LLC, currently inactive. The record also lists The CDW.com interactive website (the cursor modification technology).
How was case 1:23-cv-01352 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is dismissed without prejudice. The termination text reads: “ORDEREDthat defendants’ Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. Nos. 13, 16]are GRANTED,and it is herebyORDEREDthat plaintiff’s Complaint beand is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE”
What does dismissal without prejudice mean?
A dismissal without prejudice ends this action but leaves the claims alive — the plaintiff may file them again later, subject to the limitation period.
How long did case 1:23-cv-01352 take?
43 calendar days, from filing on 4 Oct 2023 to closure on 16 November 2023.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 1:23-cv-01352?
Alex Garvin is recorded as counsel for plaintiff Alex Garvin. Krystal Brunner Swendsboe appears for defendant Bode Technology.
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