ServStor Technologies, LLC v. MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation

2:23-cv-00185 E.D. Tex. Closed 5 patents
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Infringement action filed 21 Apr 2023 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and closed 15 Dec 2023, with 5 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: dismissed with prejudice.

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Case no.
2:23-cv-00185
Verdict cause
Infringement action
Court
E.D. Tex.
Court level
District Court
Case region
Texas
Chief judge
None recorded
Trial level
First instance
Filed – Closed
21 Apr 2023 – 15 Dec 2023
Duration
238 days
Basis of termination
Dismissed with Prejudice
Products & marks
Disk drive partitioning methods and apparatus · Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer · Method and system for providing independent server functionality in a single personal computer · System and method for caching web pages on a management appliance for personal computers
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Patent at issue
US7310750B1 Inactive App. US10/707748

Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer

A system and method for enhancing the functionality of a dual opposing ISA/PCI bus alarm card of an industrial computer where the alarm card includes a microserver for communicating with web-enabled information on the host computer.

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Patent standing
Legal status
Inactive
Granted
18 Dec 2007
Est. expiry
9 Aug 2022
Validity challenges
None recorded
Licences recorded
None recorded
Classification
G06F11/00G06F11/32
Prosecution counsel
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC
Examiner
BADERMAN, SCOTT
US7310750B1 patent drawing, figure 1
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US7191274B1 Inactive App. US09/682323

Method and system for providing independent server functionality in a single personal computer

A system and method for providing the functionality of independent dedicated servers in a space savings and heat dissipation limited design, including a PC having a plurality of independent dedicated server cards which do not communicate over the PC system bus and only receive power therefrom. Communication with the server cards is done by independent pin connections on the exterior of the PC housing.

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Patent standing
Legal status
Inactive
Granted
13 Mar 2007
Est. expiry
11 Dec 2024
Validity challenges
None recorded
Licences recorded
None recorded
Classification
G06F13/00
Prosecution counsel
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC
Examiner
DANG, KHANH
US7191274B1 patent drawing, figure 1
Fig. 1
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Basis of termination

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"Before the Court is the Notice of Dismissal filed by Servstor Technologies LLC. (Dkt. No. 22.) In the Notice, Plaintiff represents that the above-captioned member case is voluntarily dismissed WITH PREJUDICE. (Id. at 1.) In light of the Notice, which the Court ACCEPTS AND ACKNOWLEDGES, and pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i), all pending claims and causes of action in the abovecaptioned member case are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. All pending requests for relief in the above-captioned member case not explicitly granted herein are DENIED AS MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE the above-captioned member case (2:23- cv-00185) as no parties or claims remain, but leave the Lead Case open."

Case 2:23-cv-00185 · E.D. Tex. · closed 15 December 2023
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What is case 2:23-cv-00185?

2:23-cv-00185 is a patent infringement action brought by ServStor Technologies, LLC against MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, filed on 21 Apr 2023 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case closed on 15 December 2023.

Which patents were asserted in 2:23-cv-00185?

US7310750B1 (“Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer”), assigned to SERVSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, currently inactive; US7191274B1 (“Method and system for providing independent server functionality in a single personal computer”), assigned to SERVSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, currently inactive; US6738930B1 (“Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer”), assigned to SERVSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; US7870271B2 (“Disk drive partitioning methods and apparatuses”), assigned to SERVSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; US7000010B1 (“System and method for caching web pages on a management appliance for personal computers”), assigned to SERVSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. The record also lists Disk drive partitioning methods and apparatus, Method and system for extending the functionality of an environmental monitor for an industrial personal computer, Method and system for providing independent server functionality in a single personal computer and System and method for caching web pages on a management appliance for personal computers.

How was case 2:23-cv-00185 terminated?

The recorded basis of termination is dismissed with prejudice. The termination text reads: "Before the Court is the Notice of Dismissal filed by Servstor Technologies LLC. (Dkt. No. 22.) In the Notice, Plaintiff represents that the above-captioned member case is voluntarily dismissed WITH PREJUDICE. (Id. at 1.) In light of the Notice, which the Court ACCEPTS AND ACKNOWLEDGES, and pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i), all pending claims and causes of action in the abovecaptioned member case are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. All pending requests for relief in the above-captioned member case not explicitly granted herein are DENIED AS MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE the above-capt

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 2:23-cv-00185 take?

238 calendar days, from filing on 21 Apr 2023 to closure on 15 December 2023.

Who were the attorneys and the judge in 2:23-cv-00185?

John Andrew Rubino, Justin Kurt Truelove, Michael Mondelli III and Vincent J. Rubino III are recorded as counsel for plaintiff ServStor Technologies.

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