For the very first settlement.....the infringer went nameless...
e.DIGITAL CORPORATION RETAINS DUANE MORRIS LLP FOR
LICENSE ENFORCEMENT OF FLASH MEMORY PATENT PORTFOLIO
( SAN DIEGO , CA – March 28, 2007) -
Suit 1 filed 9-7-2007
1) VIVITAR-pending...waiting on decision to consolidate to Suit 2(now defendant 25 of Suite 3)
Vivitar Markman Hearing is scheduled for May 2010.
ORDER denying 30 Motion to Consolidate Cases. Motion to consolidate cases is denied without prejudice as to re-urging should the case be reopened after the bankruptcy proceeding. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charles Everingham on 3/25/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: 03/25/2009)
SUIT 2 filed: 03-04-08
1) LG ELECTRONICS USA-- DONE with prejudice (doc92 motion10/14/08/order missing{7 months}) PR9/25/2008(no name mention) "announced today that a major electronics manufacturer has purchased the first license for its Flash-R™ patent portfolio. Under the terms of the confidential licensing and settlement agreement, e.Digital is receiving a one-time licensing fee and cross-license rights to certain patents covering multimedia-related products.",10Q 2008-11-14
2) CASIO AMERICA--DONE with prejudice (doc104 stay 11/21/08, final motion122 missing/order missing, {8 months})..PR12/2/2008 "announced today that it has entered into a settlement and cross-licensing agreement with Casio. Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Casio obtained a license and release on all e.Digital foreign and domestic patent rights, including the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio, and e.Digital obtained a license and release on any Casio patents that cover e.Digital's current product line." 10Q2009-02-10
3) NIKON-- DONE with prejudice(doc118 stay12/17/08, final motion/order missing{9 months})...PR1/8/2009 (no name mention) "announced today that another company has licensed its Flash-R™ patent portfolio. Under the terms of the confidential licensing and settlement agreement, e.Digital is receiving a one-time licensing fee." (no name mention) FlashR, 10Q2008-12-31/filed 2009-02-10
4) OLYMPUS AMERICA--DONE with prejudice (doc 127 stay 2/3/09, final motion 152 missing/order missing{10 months})...PR4/1/2009 "announced today that it has entered into a licensing and settlement agreement with Olympus. Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Olympus obtained a license and release on all e.Digital foreign and domestic patent rights, including the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio, and e.Digital received a one-time licensing fee.", 10Q 2009-06-13 year end
5) SANYO NORTH AMERICA--DONE with prejudice (doc 128 stay 2/5/09, final motion/order missing{10 months})...PR3/5/ 2009(no name mention)"announced its fourth Flash-R™ patent portfolio license and settlement agreement. Under the terms of the confidential agreement, e.Digital received a one-time licensing fee"./10Q 2009-06-13year end to be a Panasonic entity
6) AVID ELECTRONICS--DONE with prejudice (doc 130 stay 2/6/09, final motion/order missing{10 months})...PR3/17/2009(no name mention)"announced today its fifth Flash-R™ patent portfolio license and settlement agreement. Under the terms of the confidential agreement, e.Digital received a one-time licensing fee and cross licensed certain patents from the undisclosed company." FlashR/Xlicense certain patents, 10Q 2009-06-13 year end
7) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA-DONE...with prejudice (doc 177 10/21/09 {19 months})...PR10/22/2009"announced today that it has entered into a cross licensing and settlement agreement with Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. (Samsung). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Samsung obtained a license and release on e.Digital's foreign and domestic patent rights, including the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio, and e.Digital obtained a license and release on certain Samsung patents. e.Digital also received a one-time licensing fee."( foreign and domestic patents including FlashR/Xlicense certain patents,),10Q 2009-11-16
Nikon et al case, the Markman Hearing is scheduled for Feb 2010.
Arbitration date Dec. 20, 2009
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SUIT 3 filed: 11-2-2009
6. Referred to as IKEGAMI-DONE without prejudice(doc 197 / 199 02/26/2010, {3.86 months})...PR03/01/2010 "announced today that it has entered into a royalty bearing license and settlement agreement with Ikegami Electronics (USA) (Ikegami). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Ikegami has obtained a license and release on all e.Digital foreign and domestic patent rights and has agreed to pay an on-going royalty for the licensed rights." ,10Q 4th 2010...settled prior to 737 amendment.
14.Collectively referred to as Roland 23. Roland Systems Group US...24. Roland Corporation.-DONE with prejudice (doc 208 / 03/08/2010, no follow up court doc.{4.2 months})...PR03/01/2010"announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Roland Systems Group and Roland Corporation (Roland). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Roland obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee.",10Q 4th 2010...settled prior to 737 amendment.
19. Referred to as “WOLVERINE” ( TIC Company, Inc.)( WOLVERINE DATA)-DONE without prejudice (doc 9 12/10/2009, no follow up court doc {1.26 months})...PR12/10/2009"announced today that it has entered into a royalty bearing license and settlement agreement with TIC Computer, Inc. doing business as Wolverine Data (Wolverine). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Wolverine has agreed to make an undisclosed lump sum payment for past infringing sales and to pay a royalty for any on-going sales of products that practice e.Digital's U.S. Patent 5,491,774" ..),10Q 3rd 2010....fee to be paid in Nov...settled prior to 737 amendment.
17. referred to as “TEAC”(“Tascam”) 29.TEAC America, Inc. DONE with prejudice (doc 377 3-1-2011)...PR 2 -28-2011announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with TEAC America, Inc. (TEAC). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, TEAC obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee. about
13. referred to as “Summit”. (“Polaroid”) 22. Summit Global Group, LLC....DONE without prejudice ...no press (doc 389 / 390 06/07/2011)
1. collectively referred to as “Pentax” 1. HOYA Corporation , 2. HOYA Corporation USA, and 34. Pentax of America, Inc. DONE..PRESS release first: . with prejudice (doc 393 6-24-2011) {?months})...PR6/20/2011"announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Hoya Corporation and Hoya Corporation USA (Hoya) which includes Hoya subsidiary, Pentax of America, Inc. (Pentax). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Hoya and Pentax jointly obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee.
Markman opinion dated.... 6-28-2011....filed 6-28-2011
12. collectively referred to as “Panasonic” 26. Panasonic Corporation of North America....27. Panasonic Corporation...DONE..PRESS release first: . with prejudice ? (doc ? {? months})...PR6/28/2011announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Panasonic obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio.
Markman response joint motion....7-28-11....filed 7-28-11....as of SHM....737 will not be opinioned...
2. collectively referred to as “Canon”3. Canon, Inc. 4. Canon USA, Inc.DONE..PRESS release first: . with prejudice ? (doc 398 motion) {? months})...PR8/17/2011"announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Canon Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, Canon obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee.
5. collectively referred to as “HTC”. 9. HTC America, Inc....8. HTC Corporation DONE..Pacer release first: . with prejudice (doc 402 motion 8/31/11) {? months})...PR8/31/2011"announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with HTC America, Inc. and HTC Corporation (HTC). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, HTC obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee..
10. collectively referred to as “Marantz”. 17. Marantz America, Inc....18. D & M Holdings, Inc...19. D & M Holdings US, Inc. DONE..PRESS release first: . with prejudice (doc 404 motion 9/7/11) {? months})...PR9/7/2011". announced today that it has entered into a license and settlement agreement with D&M Holdings, Inc. (D&M). Under the terms of the confidential agreement, D&M obtained a license and release on the Company's Flash-R™ patent portfolio and paid e.Digital a one-time licensing fee.
7. referred to as “Imation”. 10. Imation Corporation DONE..Pacer release first: . with prejudice (doc 405 motion 9/7/11) {? months})...NO PR"
