Infringement action filed 11 Apr 2019 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and closed 6 Jun 2023, with 2 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: case dismissed.
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| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Bradford | North Star Technology International Limited | Plaintiff |
| Wade Orr | North Star Technology International Limited | Plaintiff |
| Courtney S. Dabbiere | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
| Megan Bussey | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
| Michael Bertelson | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
| Richard J. Keshian | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
| Russell A. Korn | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
| William J. Carver | Latham Pool Products, Inc. | Defendant |
From the record · verbatim"Pursuant to the Court’s “Memorandum Opinion and Order Granting Defendant Latham Pool Products, Inc.’s Motion for Summary Judgment” [Doc. 112], the Court DISMISSED Plaintiffs’ claims against Defendant. Accordingly, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk to close the case."
Case 3:19-cv-00120 · E.D. Tenn. · closed 6 June 2023
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3:19-cv-00120 is a patent infringement action brought by North Star Technology International Limited against Latham Pool Products, Inc., filed on 11 Apr 2019 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The case closed on 6 June 2023.
USD791966S (“Swimming pool”), assigned to EXPLORE INDUSTRIES USA, INC., currently active; USD794213S (“Swimming pool”), assigned to EXPLORE INDUSTRIES USA, INC., currently active. The record also lists Swimming pool.
The recorded basis of termination is case dismissed. The termination text reads: "Pursuant to the Court’s “Memorandum Opinion and Order Granting Defendant Latham Pool Products, Inc.’s Motion for Summary Judgment” [Doc. 112], the Court DISMISSED Plaintiffs’ claims against Defendant. Accordingly, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk to close the case."
Summary judgment resolves claims without a trial because the court finds no genuine dispute of material fact on those claims.
1517 calendar days, from filing on 11 Apr 2019 to closure on 6 June 2023.
Michael J. Bradford and Wade Orr are recorded as counsel for plaintiff North Star Technology International. Courtney S. Dabbiere, Megan Bussey, Michael Bertelson, Richard J. Keshian, Russell A. Korn and William J. Carver appear for defendant Latham Pool Products.
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