Case details

Court: txsd
Docket #: 4:00-cv-00304
Case Name: Riles v. Shell Exploration
PACER case #: 24183
Date filed: 2000-01-31
Date terminated: 2003-04-08
Assigned to: Judge Sim Lake
Case Cause: 35:271 Patent Infringement
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
William G Riles
Plaintiff
 
Edward W Goldstein
Goldstein Law, PLLC
710 N. Post Oak Rd
Suite 350
Houston, TX 77024
713-877-1515
Fax: 713-877-1737
Email: egoldstein@gliplaw.com
TERMINATED: 05/08/2000
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jonathan T Suder
Friedman Suder Cooke
604 E 4th St
Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-334-0400
Fax: 817-334-0401
Email: jts@fsclaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Russell G Burwell
Attorney at Law
1501 Amburn Rd
Ste 9
Texas City, TX 77591
409-945-0660
Fax: 409-935-5859
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Shell Exploration & Production
Defendant
 
David P Blanke
Vinson & Elkins LLP
The Terrace 7
2801 Via Fortuna
Ste 100
Austin, TX 78746
512-542-8622
Fax: 512-236-3314 fax
Email: dblanke@velaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph Dean Lechtenberger
Winston & Strawn LLP
1111 Louisiana
25th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
713-651-2600
Fax: 713-651-2700
Email: dlechtenberger@winston.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Willem G Schuurman
Vinson & Elkins
The Terrace 7
2801 Via Fortuna
Ste 100
Austin, TX 78746
512-542-8663
Fax: 512-236-3422
Email: bschuurman@velaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Shell Exploration & Production
Counter Claimant
 
Joseph Dean Lechtenberger
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William G Riles
Counter Defendant
 
Russell G Burwell
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edward W Goldstein
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 05/08/2000
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jonathan T Suder
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
1999-08-27 1 0 COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement by William G Riles filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 309869 (gclark) (Entered: 08/27/1999)
1999-08-27 2 0 ORDER set scheduling conference for 9:40 12/2/99 before Judge Samuel B. Kent , entered; Parties notified. (gclark) (Entered: 08/27/1999)
1999-08-27 3 0 ORDER RE: Computer Codes Printed On Proposed Orders , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Samuel B. Kent ) (gclark) (Entered: 08/27/1999)
1999-09-15 4 0 Pltf's Disclosure OF INTERESTED PARTIES by William G Riles , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 09/15/1999)
1999-11-12 5 0 RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Shell Exploration 11/3/99 filed Answer due on 11/23/99 for Shell Exploration (gclark) (Entered: 11/12/1999)
1999-11-19 6 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Shell Exploration , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 11/22/1999)
1999-11-22 7 0 JOINT DISCOVERY/Case Management Plan by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 11/23/1999)
1999-11-23 8 0 ANSWER to Complaint and COUNTERCLAIM by Shell Exploration against William G Riles ,filed (gclark) (Entered: 11/24/1999)
1999-12-08 9 0 REPLY by William G Riles to [8-2] counter claim , filed. (mbergara) (Entered: 12/09/1999)
1999-12-02 10 0 Scheduling conference held before Judge Samuel B. Kent Ct Reporter: J. Byers. Appearances: Russell Burwell, Ed Goldstein, Joseph Lechtenberger. Jury Trial (3 days, each sie 1 1/2) is set the week of 11/13/2000. (gclark) (Entered: 12/10/1999)
1999-12-10 11 0 Dft's MOTION to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 12/30/99 [11-1] motion , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 12/16/1999)
1999-12-14 12 0 Dft's Unopposed MOTION to change the confidential status of its motion and memorandum to disqualify the Law Firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf William G Riles in this action by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 1/3/00 [12-1] motion , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 12/15/1999)
1999-12-15 13 0 ORDER granting [12-1] motion to change the confidential status of its motion and memorandum to disqualify the Law Firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf William G Riles in this action , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Samuel B. Kent ) (gclark) (Entered: 12/16/1999)
1999-12-10 14 0 MEMORANDUM by Shell Exploration in support of [11-1] motion to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action , filed (gclark) (Entered: 12/20/1999)
1999-12-30 15 0 MOTION to extend time to respond to motion to disqualify law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healey by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 1/19/00 [15-1] motion , filed. (mgore) (Entered: 12/30/1999)
2000-01-03 16 0 ORDER granting [15-1] motion to extend time to respond to motion to disqualify law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healey Response to motion reset to 1/6/00 for [11-1] motion to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Samuel B. Kent ) (mgore) (Entered: 01/03/2000)
2000-01-06 17 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles in opposition to [11-1] motion to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action , filed. (gclark) (Entered: 01/06/2000)
2000-01-12 18 0 DOCKET CONTROL ORDER setting Plaintiff's expert witness list submitted by 7/7/00 Deft expert witness list submitted by 8/11/00 ; Discovery cutoff 10/27/00 ; Signed Joint Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 11/3/00 ; Pretrial Conference on 10:00 11/8/00 before Magistrate Judge John R. Froeschner , entered. Parties notified. ( Signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Froeschner ) jury Trial set for 8:30 November 13, 2000 before Judge Samuel B. Kent. (gclark) (Entered: 01/13/2000)
2000-01-14 19 0 REPLY by Shell Exploration to response in opposition to [11-1] motion to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action , filed (gclark) (Entered: 01/18/2000)
2000-01-27 20 0 ORDER , The Court , pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404, sua sponte TRANSFERS this case to the Houston Division of the S.D.T.X. Deft's Motion to Disqualify is NOT REACHED, and the Court leaves the resolution of this Motion to the transferee Court. The parties are ORDERED to file no further pleadings on this issue . The parties are ORDERED to bear their own taxable costs and expenses incurred herein to date entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Samuel B. Kent ) (gclark) (Entered: 01/28/2000)
2000-01-31 21 0 Order setting Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference on 2:00 5/5/00 before Judge Sim Lake and Order to Disclose Interested Persons, filed. Party filing case notified. (bchurchill) (Entered: 02/01/2000)
2000-02-15 22 0 INITIAL DISCLOSURE by William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 02/15/2000)
2000-02-22 23 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Shell Exploration , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 02/22/2000)
2000-04-25 24 0 JOINT DISCOVERY/Case Management Plan by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed. (ltien) (Entered: 04/25/2000)
2000-05-05 25 0 Minute Entry Order: Scheduling conference held. Terminated deadlines . Appearances: D Lechtenberger f/Deft; C Ehreuson f/Pltf; Deft's [11-1] motion to disqualify the law firm of Tobor, Goldstein & Healy from representing Pltf. William G. Riles in this action is GRANTED for the reasons indicated on the record. Partial docket control order entered; the scheduling order entered by Judge Kent will remain in effect as modified. Timing Order entered. If discovery disputes arise, party will notify the court by letter of less than two pages; opposing party will have two business days to respond with letter of less than two pages; Ct Reporter: Reed , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (fmremp) (Entered: 05/05/2000)
2000-05-05 26 0 ORDER Within 20 days from the entry of this order Pltf shall serve upon Deft a "Pltf's Claim Chart," entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (fmremp) (Entered: 05/05/2000)
2000-05-05 27 0 SCHEDULING ORDER setting Amending of pleadings 6/30/00 ; Deadline for filing all dispositive motions 7/14/00 ; Deadline for filing non-dispositive motions 9/15/00 ; Docket call deadline 4:00 11/17/00 ; before Judge Sim Lake , entered. Parties notified. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (fmremp) (Entered: 05/05/2000)
2000-05-09 28 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of SCHEDULING CONFERENCE for dates of May 5, 2000 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (psmith) (Entered: 05/11/2000)
2000-05-12 29 0 UNOPPOSED MOTION with memorandum in support to substitute counsel and designation of lead counsel Jonathan Suder by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 6/1/00 [29-1] motion , filed (psmith) (Entered: 05/15/2000)
2000-05-16 30 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Pltfs [29-1] motion to substitute counsel and designation of lead counsel Jonathan Suder. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 05/17/2000)
2000-06-19 31 0 MOTION to amend the [27-1] Scheduling order to include a Markman hearing and briefing schedule by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 7/9/00 [31-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 06/19/2000)
2000-06-16 32 0 NOTICE OF DOCKETING from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, filed, advising a petition for writ of mandamus has been filed and Misc. No. 620 has been assigned. (jdavenport) (Entered: 06/21/2000)
2000-06-29 33 0 JOINT MOTION for entry of protective order by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed (psmith) (Entered: 06/29/2000)
2000-06-30 34 0 PROTECTIVE ORDER entered GRANTING the [33-1] joint motion for entry of protective order, Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 06/30/2000)
2000-07-10 35 0 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 07/10/2000)
2000-07-10 36 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Defts [31-1] motion to amend the [27-1] Scheduling order to include a Markman hearing and briefing schedule , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 07/10/2000)
2000-07-12 37 0 SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE by William G Riles to [31-1] motion to amend the [27-1] Scheduling order to include a Markman hearing and briefing schedule , filed. (hlerma) (Entered: 07/12/2000)
2000-07-12 38 0 REPLY by Shell Exploration to Riles' response to [31-1] motion to amend the [27-1] Scheduling order to include a Markman hearing and briefing schedule , filed (psmith) (Entered: 07/13/2000)
2000-07-13 39 0 Minute Entry Order: HEARING held. Apps: J Suder; T Lewis. Defts [31-1] motion to amend the [27-1] Scheduling order to include a Markman hearing and briefing schedule is GRANTED in and DENIED in part. A Markman hearing is set for 1:30 on 9/7/00 . Parties to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, exhibits, exhibit lists and any briefing by 8/24/00 , terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: B Slavin , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 07/14/2000)
2000-07-24 40 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of TELEPHONIC HEARING for dates of July 13, 2000 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: B Slavin) (psmith) (Entered: 07/24/2000)
2000-07-24 41 0 UNOPPOSED MOTION to file document under seal pursuant to protective order by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 8/13/00 [41-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 07/24/2000)
2000-07-27 42 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Pltfs [41-1] motion to file document under seal pursuant to protective order. Clerk to remove Exhibit C from Pltfs Supplemental Response to Defts Motion to Amend Scheduling Order and file under seal, Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 07/27/2000)
2000-08-04 43 0 MOTION to strike the "expert" reports of William G Riles by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 8/24/00 [43-1] motion , filed. (ltien) (Entered: 08/07/2000)
2000-08-17 44 0 NOTICE of Hearing: A Hearing will be held at 3:00 pm on 8/31/00 for [43-1] motion to strike the "expert" reports of William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/18/2000)
2000-08-22 45 0 UNOPPOSED MOTION with Memorandum in support for leave to file brief exceeding 25 pages , by William G Riles, Motion Docket 9/11/00 [45-1] motion , filed (psmith) (Entered: 08/22/2000)
2000-08-22 46 0 MOTION for leave to file a brief exceeding 25 pages by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 9/11/00 [46-1] motion , filed. (sguevara) (Entered: 08/22/2000)
2000-08-23 47 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Defts [43-1] motion to strike the "expert" reports of William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/23/2000)
2000-08-23 48 0 MOTION for leave to file amended complaint and memorandum in support thereof by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 9/12/00 [48-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/23/2000)
2000-08-23 49 0 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement, by William G Riles, (Answer due 9/2/00 for Shell Exploration ) amending [1-1] complaint , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/23/2000)
2000-08-23 50 0 OBJECTIONS to Riles' Notice Of Intent to Inspect The Documents Of Heerema Offshore Services and Barnett & Casbarian, by Shell Exploration , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/24/2000)
2000-08-23 51 0 ORDER entered GRANTING the [45-1] motion for leave to file brief exceeding 25 pages. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 08/24/2000)
2000-08-23 52 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Defts [46-1] motion for leave to file a brief exceeding 25 pages; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 08/24/2000)
2000-08-24 53 0 MARKMAN BRIEF Regarding The Proper Construction of Claims 1,8 and 14 in U S Patent No. 4,669,918, by Shell Exploration , filed. (in brown expandable folder) (psmith) Modified on 08/25/2000 (Entered: 08/25/2000)
2000-08-24 54 0 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/25/2000)
2000-08-24 55 0 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/25/2000)
2000-08-24 56 0 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/25/2000)
2000-08-28 57 0 REPLY by Shell Exploration to Pltfs response to [43-1] motion to strike the "expert" reports of William G Riles , filed (psmith) (Entered: 08/29/2000)
2000-08-31 58 0 Minute Entry Order: hearing held, terminated deadlines . Apps: J Suder, M Cooke f/pltf; J Lechtenberger, J Pistorino, S Garber f/deft. Shell's [43-1] motion to strike the "expert" reports of William G Riles is DENIED. Pltf's [48-1] motion for leave to file amended complaint is GRANTED. Parties will submit a letter to court clarifying the issues in dispute for the Markman hearing by 12:00 9/5/00 . Court heard various pretrial matters and dealt with issues as reflected on the record. Ct Reporter: E Reed , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (ltien) (Entered: 08/31/2000)
2000-09-05 59 0 RESPONSE To Riles' Markman Briefing and OBJECTIONS to Markman Exhibits, by Shell Exploration, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 09/05/2000)
2000-09-07 60 0 Minute Entry Order: Markman hearing held, terminated deadlines . Apps: J Suder, M Coole f/pltf; J Lechtenberger, J Pistorino, M Smith f/deft. Court adopted Judge Froeschner's definition of "pilings." Court did not define the terms "offshore platform" and "space frame jacket." The parties have agreed on the definition of the term "locating the site for each of the pilings." The court held that the term "a short distance above the mudline" was comprehensible to the jury and would not be defined. Court mad findings of fact and conclusions of law. Each side's exhibits were admitted. Dispositive motion filing deadline for 9/29/00 ; responses by 10/20/00; replies by 10/27/00. Court's docket control order will remain in effect as to all other dates. Ct Reporter: F Warner , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (ltien) (Entered: 09/07/2000)
2000-09-07 61 0 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, entered ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (ltien) (Entered: 09/07/2000)
2000-09-05 62 0 LETTER AGREEMENT by Pltf William G Riles and Deft Shell Exploration regarding the terms of US Patent 4,669,918 that are disputed for purposes of the Markman Hearing, filed (fmremp) (Entered: 09/08/2000)
2000-09-15 63 0 ANSWER by Shell Exploration to Pltfs First Amended Complaint for Patent Infringement, filed. (psmith) Modified on 07/17/2001 (Entered: 09/18/2000)
2000-09-20 64 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of HEARING for dates of Sept 7, 2000 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: F Warner) (psmith) (Entered: 09/20/2000)
2000-09-25 65 0 NOTICE of attorney appearance for Shell Exploration by Willem G "Bill" Schuurman, filed (psmith) (Entered: 09/25/2000)
2000-09-29 66 0 MOTION for David Blanke to appear pro hac vice by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 10/19/00 [66-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 09/29/2000)
2000-09-29 67 0 NOTICE of attorney appearance for Shell Exploration by David P Blanke, filed (psmith) (Entered: 09/29/2000)
2000-09-29 68 0 MOTION for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 10/19/00 [68-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/02/2000)
2000-09-29 69 0 MOTION for summary judgment of invalidity , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 10/19/00 [69-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/02/2000)
2000-10-03 70 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Shell's [66-1] motion for David Blanke to appear pro hac vice; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 10/03/2000)
2000-10-03 71 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of HEARING for dates of Aug 31, 2000 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (psmith) (Entered: 10/04/2000)
2000-10-05 72 0 PLTF'S REPLY to Shell's [63-1] complaint answer, affirmative defenses and [63-1] amended counterclaim by William G Riles, filed. (ddarneille) (Entered: 10/06/2000)
2000-10-18 73 0 Unopposed MOTION with memorandum in support to extend time to respond to defts motions for summary judgment by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 11/7/00 [73-1] motion , filed (psmith) (Entered: 10/19/2000)
2000-10-18 74 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Pltfs [73-1] motion to extend time to respond to defts motions for summary judgment. Response to motion to 10/27/00 for [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity, for [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , Motion Docket Date 10/27/00 [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity, 10/27/00 [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 10/19/2000)
2000-10-23 75 0 Notice of change of address by attorney for William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/23/2000)
2000-10-27 76 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Defts [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/27/2000)
2000-10-27 77 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/27/2000)
2000-10-27 78 0 DECLARATION by William G Riles in opposition to Shell's [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity, [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , filed (in brown expandex folder) (psmith) (Entered: 10/27/2000)
2000-10-27 79 0 MOTION to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/standing , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 11/16/00 [79-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 10/30/2000)
2000-10-27 80 0 MEMORANDUM by Shell Exploration in support of [79-1] motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/standing , filed (psmith) (Entered: 10/30/2000)
2000-11-03 81 0 Pltf's Objection and MOTION to strike Deft's 35 USC 282 Notice by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 11/23/00 [81-1] motion , filed. (fmremp) (Entered: 11/03/2000)
2000-11-03 82 0 Pltf's RESPONSE by William G Riles to Deft's [79-1] motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/standing , filed. (fmremp) (Entered: 11/03/2000)
2000-11-03 83 0 Deft Shell Exploration's REPLY Re: [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity (Indefiniteness), filed (fmremp) (Entered: 11/06/2000)
2000-11-03 84 0 Shell's Unopposed MOTION For Extension Of Time To File Reply Brief by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 11/23/00 [84-1] motion , filed. (fmremp) (Entered: 11/06/2000)
2000-11-06 85 0 REPLY by Shell Exploration to Pltfs response to [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents) , filed (psmith) (Entered: 11/07/2000)
2000-11-07 86 0 JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/08/2000)
2000-11-07 87 0 ORDER entered GRANTING Shell's [84-1] motion For Extension Of Time To File Reply Brief until Nov 6, 2000, Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 11/08/2000)
2000-11-08 88 0 MOTION to dismiss defts fraudulent concealment counterclaim ,1 by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 11/28/00 [88-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/08/2000)
2000-11-13 89 0 REPLY by Shell Exploration to Pltfs response to [79-1] motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/standing , filed (psmith) (Entered: 11/14/2000)
2000-11-15 90 0 PROPOSED Jury instructions by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed (psmith) (Entered: 11/15/2000)
2000-11-16 91 0 MOTION to strike supplemental expert report of Peter Casbarian , by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 12/6/00 [91-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/16/2000)
2000-11-17 92 0 MOTION to strike second supplemental expert report of Clifford Fry PhD by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 12/7/00 [92-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/17/2000)
2000-11-17 93 0 Minute Entry Order: HEARING held. Apps: J Suder; M Cook; J Lechtenbergern; B Sherman; D Blank; E Montalvo; denying [68-1] motion for summary judgment of non-infringement (literal and doctrine of equivalents); denying [69-1] motion for summary judgment of invalidity; denying [79-1] motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction/standing. Case set for jury trial for 1:00 12/11/00 , terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: J Sanchez , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 11/20/2000)
2000-11-27 94 0 RESPONSE by Shell Exploration to Riles' [81-1] motion to strike Deft's 35 USC 282 Notice , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/28/2000)
2000-11-29 95 0 SUPPLEMENT to the [86-1] Joint pretrial order by William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 11/29/2000)
2000-11-29 96 0 RESPONSE by Shell Exploration in opposition to Pltfs [88-1] motion to dismiss defts fraudulent concealment counterclaim , filed (psmith) (Entered: 11/30/2000)
2000-12-01 97 0 REPLY by William G Riles to Defts response to Pltfs Objection and [81-1] motion to strike Deft's 35 USC 282 Notice , filed (psmith) (Entered: 12/01/2000)
2000-12-01 98 0 MOTIONS in limine by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 12/21/00 [98-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 12/01/2000)
2000-12-01 99 0 MOTION with Brief in support in limine regarding evidence of ownership by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 12/21/00 [99-1] motion , filed (psmith) (Entered: 12/01/2000)
2000-12-04 100 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of HEARING for dates of Nov 17, 2000 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: J Sanchez) (psmith) (Entered: 12/05/2000)
2000-12-04 101 0 MOTION in limine to exclude the testimony of a Shell corporate representative and of David Snell, and to limit the testimony of Elton Dry , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 12/24/00 [101-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 12/05/2000)
2000-12-04 102 0 Consolidated MOTIONS in limine , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 12/24/00 [102-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 12/05/2000)
2000-12-06 103 0 REPLY by William G Riles to Defts response to Pltfs [88-1] motion to dismiss defts fraudulent concealment counterclaim , filed (psmith) (Entered: 12/06/2000)
2000-12-07 104 0 COMBINED RESPONSE by Shell Exploration to Riles' [92-1] motion to strike second supplemental expert report of Clifford Fry PhD, [91-1] motion to strike supplemental expert report of Peter Casbarian , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 12/08/2000)
2000-12-11 105 0 REPLY by William G Riles to Defts Combined response to Pltfs [92-1] motion to strike second supplemental expert report of Clifford Fry PhD, [91-1] motion to strike supplemental expert report of Peter Casbarian , filed (psmith) (Entered: 12/11/2000)
2000-12-18 106 0 ORDER entered: Parties notified that this case is set for jury selection and trial at 1:00 pm on 3/5/01 . ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 12/18/2000)
2001-02-23 107 0 MOTION to quash Riles' trial subpoena of a Shell corporate representative , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 3/15/01 [107-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 02/26/2001)
2001-02-27 108 0 Minute Entry Order: HEARING held. Apps: M Cook; J Suder; W Schuurman; granting in part Pltfs [81-1] motion to strike Deft's 35 USC 282 Notice; granting [88-1] motion to dismiss defts fraudulent concealment counterclaim; denying [91-1] motion to strike supplemental expert report of Peter Casbarian; denying [92-1] motion to strike second supplemental expert report of Clifford Fry; granting [107-1] motion to quash Riles' trial subpoena of a Shell corporate representative. The court discussed pretrial matters. terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: A Manning , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 02/28/2001)
2001-02-28 109 0 RESPONSE by Shell Exploration in opposition to Riles' [99-1] motion in limine regarding evidence of ownership , filed (psmith) (Entered: 03/01/2001)
2001-02-28 110 0 MOTION for leave to file a supplemental motion in limine , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 3/20/01 [110-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/01/2001)
2001-02-28 111 0 SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION in limine , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 3/20/01 [111-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/01/2001)
2001-03-02 112 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Defts Supplemental [111-1] motion in limine , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/02/2001)
2001-03-02 113 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Shell's Consolidated [102-1] motions in limine , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/02/2001)
2001-03-05 114 0 RESPONSE by Shell Exploration to Pltfs [99-1] motion in limine regarding evidence of ownership, [98-1] motion in limine , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/05/2001)
2001-03-05 115 0 STIPULATION Regarding Exhibits, by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/05/2001)
2001-03-05 116 0 Voir dire questions by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed (psmith) (Entered: 03/05/2001)
2001-03-06 117 0 BRIEF Concerning the Relevancy of Dorr-Oliver Inc v United States and Related Issues Concerning Ownership of the Patent In Suit, by Shell Exploration , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/06/2001)
2001-03-05 118 0 Minute entry: JURY TRIAL held. Apps: J Suder; M Cooke; D Lechtenberg; D Blanke; B Schurrman. Pltfs [99-1] motion in limine regarding evidence of ownership is WITHDRAWN; denying [107-1] motion to quash trial subpoena of a Shell corporate representative; granting in part, denying in part [102-1] motion in limine; granting in part, denying in part [98-1] motion in limine; granting [110-1] motion for leave to file a supplemental motion in limine; denying [111-1] motion in limine. Jury voir dire conducted. Jury empanelled and sworn. Opening statements made. terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: E Reed . (psmith) (Entered: 03/07/2001)
2001-03-06 119 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 5, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (Volume 1) (psmith) Modified on 03/07/2001 (Entered: 03/07/2001)
2001-03-07 120 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 6, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (Volume 2) (psmith) (Entered: 03/07/2001)
2001-03-06 121 0 Second Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Recessed until 3/7/01 at 8:30 am. Pltfs presented evidence. Court held a charge conference. Ct Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/08/2001)
2001-03-07 122 0 Third Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Recessed until 3/8/01 at 8:30 am. Pltf presented evidence. Ct Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/09/2001)
2001-03-08 123 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 7, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (Volume 3) (psmith) (Entered: 03/09/2001)
2001-03-08 124 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 8, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (Volume 4) (psmith) (Entered: 03/09/2001)
2001-03-12 125 0 Proposed CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Regarding Pltfs Alleged Ownership of the '918 Patent, by Shell Exploration , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-08 126 0 Fourth Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Recessed until 3/12/01 at 8:30 am. Pltf presented evidence. Ct Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-12 127 0 Fifth Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Recessed until 3/13/01 at 8:30 am. Pltf presented evidence. Pltf rested its case. Court conducted a charge conference. Ct Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-13 128 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 12, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-13 129 0 Second SUPPLEMENTAL Proposed Jury Instructions, by William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-13 130 0 SUGGESTED ISSUES OF FACT and Conclusions of Law Relating to the Issue of Ownership, by William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/13/2001)
2001-03-14 131 0 SECOND MOTION for judgment as a matter of law , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 4/3/01 [131-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 03/14/2001)
2001-03-14 132 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of JURY TRIAL for dates of March 13, 2001 before Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: E Reed) (Volume 6) (psmith) (Entered: 03/15/2001)
2001-03-13 133 0 Sixth Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Shell's [131-1] motion for judgment as a matter of law is DENIED. Deft presented evidence. Court conducted charge conference. Recessed until 3/14/01 at 8:30 am. Ct. Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/15/2001)
2001-03-14 134 0 Seventh Day of JURY TRIAL held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: Same as first day. Deft presented evidence. All parties rest. Court held a charge conference outside the hearing of the jury. Court made oral conclusions of law that Bechtel has no legal ownership interest in the '918 patent. Pltfs and Defts Motion for JMOL was denied as to validity. Parties made closing arguments. Jury began deliberations. Recessed until 3/15/01 at 8 am. Ct Reporter: E Reed (psmith) (Entered: 03/15/2001)
2001-03-14 135 0 JURY INSTRUCTIONS, filed (signed by Judge Lake) (psmith) (Entered: 03/15/2001)
2001-03-15 136 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of Jury Trial for dates of 03/14/01 before United States District Judge Sim Lake , filed. ( Court Rptr: Ed Reed) Loose in file. (mlerma) (Entered: 03/15/2001)
2001-03-16 137 0 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS of Jury Trial volume 7, for dates of 3/15/01 before Judge Sim Lake, filed. ( Court Rptr: Edward L Reed) (loose in file) (fmremp) Modified on 03/20/2001 (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 138 0 Eighth day of jury trial held before Judge Sim Lake. Apps: J Suder, M Cooke f/pltf; D Lechtenberger, D Blanke, B Schuurman f/deft. Court heard first jury question at 8:30 am and second jury question at 2:45 pm. Jury reached a verdict at 2:40 pm. Court read the verdict and polled the jury. Court accepted jury's verdict at 2:55 pm. Parties are ordered to mediate within 10 days. Attorney costs, prejudgment interest and related filings are due in 30 days. All other motions are due 30 days after completion of mediation. Ct Reporter: Ed Reed (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 139 0 JURY INTERROGATORIES AND VERDICT for William G Riles, filed (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 140 0 Exhibit list by William G Riles , filed (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 141 0 Exhibit list by Shell Exploration, filed (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 142 0 Jury note no 1 filed (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 143 0 Receipt for Withdrawal of Exhibits by attorney for William G Riles , filed. (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-03-15 144 0 Receipt for Withdrawal of Exhibits by attorney for Shell Exploration , filed. (ltien) (Entered: 03/16/2001)
2001-04-09 145 0 Minute Entry Order: HEARING held. Apps: M Cooke; J Suder; D Blanke. All post-trial motions will be filed by 4/30/01 , non-dispositve motion filing deadline for 4/30/01 ; responses will be filed by 5/21/01. Motions and responses are limited to 25 pages. Any replies will be limited to 10 pages and filed by 6/1/01. terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: J Sanchez. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 04/11/2001)
2001-04-30 146 0 MOTION for judgment by William G Riles, Motion Docket Date 5/20/01 [146-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 04/30/2001)
2001-04-30 147 0 DECLARATION Of Dave N Hardin, filed (psmith) (Entered: 04/30/2001)
2001-04-30 148 0 SEALED AFFIDAVIT placed in vault, filed. (psmith) (Entered: 04/30/2001)
2001-04-30 149 0 UNOPPOSED MOTION to exceed twenty five page limit on motion for judgment as a matter of law by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 5/20/01 [149-1] motion , filed. (hlerma) (Entered: 05/01/2001)
2001-04-30 150 0 MOTION for summary judgment as a matter of law , and in the alternative, for new trial by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 5/20/01 [150-1] motion, 5/20/01 [150-2] motion , filed. (hlerma) (Entered: 05/01/2001)
2001-05-01 151 0 ORDER that Deft Shell's [149-1] unopposed motion to exceed the page limit on motion for judgment as a matter of law is GRANTED; Shell's Brief in Support of its Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law may be up to but not exceed 30 pages, entered; Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (fmremp) (Entered: 05/01/2001)
2001-05-21 152 0 RESPONSE by William G Riles to Defts Post Trial [150-1] motion for summary judgment as a matter of law, [150-2] motion for new trial , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 05/21/2001)
2001-05-21 153 0 RESPONSE by Shell Exploration in opposition to Pltfs [146-1] motion for judgment , filed (psmith) (Entered: 05/22/2001)
2001-05-30 154 0 REPLY by William G Riles to Shell's response to [146-1] motion for judgment , filed (psmith) (Entered: 05/30/2001)
2001-06-01 155 0 MOTION to exceed ten page limit for reply brief in support of its motion for judgment as a matter of law , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 6/21/01 [155-1] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 06/04/2001)
2001-06-01 156 0 REPLY BRIEF by Shell Exploration in support of Post-Trial [150-1] motion for summary judgment as a matter of law, [150-2] motion for new trial , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 06/04/2001)
2001-06-15 157 0 ORDER entered: Shell's Post-Trial [150-1] motion for summary judgment as a matter of law is DENIED. Court awards Riles attorneys fees, expenses and interest. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 06/19/2001)
2001-06-15 158 0 FINAL JUDGMENT, entered: Pltf recover from Deft damages, attorneys fees and expenses and interest. All relief not expressly granted is DENIED. Parties ntfd. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 06/19/2001)
2001-07-13 159 0 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit of [158-1] order, [157-1] order by Shell Exploration , filed. Fee Status: paid Receipt #: 511958 (jdavenport) Modified on 07/17/2001 (Entered: 07/17/2001)
2001-07-23 160 0 Notice of change of address by attorney for William G Riles , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 07/23/2001)
2001-07-23 161 0 NOTICE OF APPEAL of [158-1] order, [157-1] order by William G Riles , filed. Fee Status: paid Receipt #: 512179 (jdavenport) (Entered: 07/27/2001)
2001-08-01 162 0 MOTION to stay execution of judgment , and for approval supersedeas bond , by Shell Exploration, Motion Docket Date 8/21/01 [162-1] motion, 8/21/01 [162-2] motion , filed. (psmith) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
2001-08-08 163 0 ORDER granting [162-1] motion to stay execution of judgment and granting [162-2] motion for approval supersedeas bond. Pltf is stayed from executing upon the judgment or from filing any proceeding to enforce the judgment against Shell pending appeal of the case and Shell's supersedeas bond is approved. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (psmith) (Entered: 08/09/2001)
2001-08-08 164 0 SUPERSEDEAS BOND in the amount of $10,359,400.63; Safeco Insurance Company of America as surety, by Shell Exploration, filed. (approved and signed by Judge Sim Lake) (psmith) (Entered: 08/09/2001)
2002-10-08 165 0 JUDGMENT OF USCAFC (certified copy) of 7/31/02 issued as mandate on 10/2/02 Re: [161-1] appeal, [159-1] appeal , filed. CCA No. 01-1553-1569 ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: AFFIRMED IN PART, VACATED IN PART AND REMANDED. (jdavenport) (Entered: 10/10/2002)
2002-10-08 166 0 Certified copy of USCA OPINION, filed. CCA No. 01-1553-1569 (jdavenport) (Entered: 10/10/2002)
2002-10-10 167 0 Minute Entry Order: Court entered docket control order. Apps: J Sudes, et al for pltf ; D Blanke, et al for defts. Ct Reporter: A Manley , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (kprice) (Entered: 10/11/2002)
2002-10-10 168 0 DOCKET CONTROL ORDER ; setting Pltf expert witness list submitted by 11/15/02 ; Deft expert witness list submitted by 2/14/03 ; Discovery cutoff 3/28/03 ; Joint Pretrial order to be submitted on or before 4/4/03 ; Docket call deadline 4:00 4/11/03 ; before Judge Sim Lake , entered. Parties notified. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (kprice) (Entered: 10/11/2002)
2002-11-08 169 0 Minute Entry Order: Hearing held. J Suder, M Cook for pltfs ; W Schuerman for defts. Pltf will provide defts with an expert report conforming with the requirements as stated on the record by 11/21/02. Defts expert report will be provided by the date previously agreed. Ct Reporter: A Kielwasser , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (kprice) (Entered: 11/12/2002)
2002-12-20 170 0 Minute Entry Order: Hearing held. Appearances: J. Suder, M. Cook f/pltf; W. Schuurrman, A. Floyd f/deft. Depositions shall be no longer than 4 hours each, except for Mr. Riles, whose deposition shall be no longer than 6 hours. Shell shall produce documents no later than 1/13/03, by delibert to Mr. Suder's office. terminated deadlines Ct Reporter: K. Metzger , entered. Parties ntfd. ( Signed by Judge Sim Lake ) (sguevara) (Entered: 12/20/2002)
2003-04-04 171 0 JOINT MOTION to dismiss and memorandum in support thereof, by William G Riles, Shell Exploration , filed (kprice) (Entered: 04/04/2003)
2003-04-08 172 0 ORDER OF DISMISSAL ; granting [171-1] joint motion to dismiss , entered; IT IS ORDERED that all remaining claims and counterclaims by and between pltf William G Riles and deft Shell Exploration and Production Company are dismsised with prejudice with all costs to be taxed against the party incurring the same. Parties notified. ( signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas ) (kprice) (Entered: 04/09/2003)
2008-02-29 173 0 CLERKS NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF HEARING / TRIAL EXHIBITS, filed. Exhibits must be withdrawn by 3/14/08 or they will be destroyed. Parties notified.(amaly, ) (Entered: 03/03/2008)
2008-10-08 174 0 NOTICE of Destruction of Hearing/Trial Exhibits, filed. (kstrouse, ) (Entered: 10/08/2008)