Case details

Court: vaed
Docket #: 1:96-cv-01603
Case Name: Mobil Oil Corporatio v. Exxon Corporation
PACER case #: 64213
Date filed: 1996-11-07
Date terminated: 1999-12-06
Assigned to: District Judge T. S. Ellis, III
Case Cause: 15:1126 Patent Infringement
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Mobil Oil Corporation
Plaintiff
Glenn T. Barrett
Collier Shannon & Scott PLLC 3050 K St NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20007 (202) 342-8400
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin Bryan Bedell
Greenberg Traurig LLP (McLean) 1750 Tysons Blvd Suite 1000 McLean, VA 22102 (703) 749-1339 Email: bedellk@gtlaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

William Daniel Sullivan
Butzel Long, P.C. 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-4604 (202) 454-2800 Fax: (202) 454-2859 Email: dsullivan@tighepatton.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Exxon Corporation
Defendant
Craig Crandall Reilly
Law Office of Craig C. Reilly 111 Oronoco St Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-5354 Fax: 703-549-2604 Email: craig.reilly@ccreillylaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Wendy Lang Cox
Baker Botts LLP 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 639-7700
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

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1996-11-07 1 0 COMPLAINT Filing Fee $ 120.00 Receipt # 111544; jury demand (clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1996)
1996-11-18 2 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Exxon Corporation 11/8/96 Answer due on 11/29/96 for Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 11/19/1996)
1996-11-29 3 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Stay , by Exxon Corporation to Dismiss , by Exxon Corporation to Transfer Case (clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
1996-11-29 4 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [3-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay by Exxon Corporation, [3-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Dismiss by Exxon Corporation, [3-3] motion by Exxon Corporation to Transfer Case by Exxon Corporation with exhibits (clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
1996-11-29 5 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 12/20/96 for [3-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay, set for 10:00 12/20/96 for [3-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Dismiss, set for 10:00 12/20/96 for [3-3] motion by Exxon Corporation to Transfer Case (clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
1996-11-29 6 0 ANSWER to Complaint by Exxon Corporation. (clerk) (Entered: 12/03/1996)
1996-12-02 7 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporation for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Wm. Bradford Reynolds, Esq. (clerk) Modified on 12/11/1996 (Entered: 12/03/1996)
1996-12-04 8 0 ORDER granting [7-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporation for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Wm. Bradford Reynolds, Esq. ( signed by Judge Claude M. Hilton Copies Mailed: Yes (clerk) Modified on 12/11/1996 (Entered: 12/04/1996)
1996-11-29 9 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for William C. Slusser, Thomas H. Adolph, Paul L. Mitchell and Michael E. Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (mcke) (Entered: 12/09/1996)
1996-12-10 10 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [3-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay by Exxon Corporation, [3-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Dismiss by Exxon Corporation, [3-3] motion by Exxon Corporation to Transfer Case by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 12/11/1996)
1996-12-09 11 0 ORDER granting [9-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for William C. Slusser, Thomas H. Adolph, Paul L. Mitchell and Michael E. Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: Yes (clerk) (Entered: 12/12/1996)
1996-12-12 12 0 DECLARATION (Original) of Allan B. Furtek as Exhibit 2 to [10-1] opposition memorandum by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Exxon Motion to Stay/Dismiss/Transfer (jsol) (Entered: 12/13/1996)
1996-12-13 13 0 REPLY by Exxon Corporation to response to [3-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay by Exxon Corporation, [3-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Dismiss by Exxon Corporation, [3-3] motion by Exxon Corporation to Transfer Case by Exxon Corporation with exhibits (clerk) Modified on 12/16/1996 (Entered: 12/16/1996)
1996-12-16 14 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio for John B. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice (clerk) (Entered: 12/18/1996)
1996-12-17 15 0 ORDERED granting [14-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for John B. Williams to Appear Pro Hac Vice, provided they have local counsel. ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: Yes (clerk) (Entered: 12/18/1996)
1996-12-20 16 0 ORDER that the motion of Wendy Lang Cox for the pro hac vice appearance of Eric C. Woglom and Ronald A. Krasnow is granted, ent - filed ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 12/20/1996)
1996-12-20 17 0 ORDER that for reasons stated from the bench, deft's motion to stay or dismiss, or in the alternative, to transfer is denied, ent - filed ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 12/20/1996)
1996-12-20 18 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Pro Hac Vice Apperance of Eric C. Woglom and Ronald A. Krasnow. (clerk) (Entered: 12/26/1996)
1996-12-27 19 0 ORDER granting [18-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Pro Hac Vice Apperance of Eric C. Woglom and Ronald A. Krasnow. ( signed by Judge James C. Cacheris ) Copies Mailed: Yes (clerk) (Entered: 12/30/1996)
1997-01-02 20 0 SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 4/25/97 ; Pretrial Conference for 11:30 5/15/97 ; ( signed by Judge Albert V. Bryan Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 01/02/1997)
1997-01-31 21 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 02/03/1997)
1997-01-31 22 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [21-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 02/03/1997)
1997-01-31 23 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/7/97 for [21-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 02/03/1997)
1997-02-03 24 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1997)
1997-02-03 25 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [24-1] motion for Protective Order by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1997)
1997-02-03 26 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 2/7/97 for [24-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 02/04/1997)
1997-02-05 27 0 DECLARATION of Michael J. Dolan (clerk) (Entered: 02/05/1997)
1997-02-05 28 0 RESPONSE by Exxon Corporation to [21-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 02/06/1997)
1997-02-05 29 0 RESPONSE by Exxon Corporation to [24-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 02/06/1997)
1997-02-06 30 0 SUPPLEMENT by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Motion to Compel (clerk) (Entered: 02/06/1997)
1997-02-10 31 0 ORDER, for Protective Order re: handling and labeling of confidential materials - ent. & filed ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (ltun) (Entered: 02/11/1997)
1997-02-11 32 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 2/7/97 (TRJ) (clerk) (Entered: 02/12/1997)
1997-02-12 33 0 ORDERED that the plaintiff's oral motion to compel production of document index is GRANTED, the court finding that the plaintiff has demonstrated substantial need within the meaning of FRCP 26(b) (3) under the circumstances. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 02/14/1997)
1997-02-13 34 0 NOTICE by Mobil Oil Corporatio to take deposition of William C. Slusser, Paul L. Mitchell, Thomas H. Adolph, and Michael E. Wilson (ltun) (Entered: 02/19/1997)
1997-03-03 35 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel , and for by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-03 36 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [35-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel by Mobil Oil Corporatio, [35-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-03 37 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/7/97 for [35-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel, set for 10:00 3/7/97 for [35-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-03 38 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Strike Certain Invalidity Defenses (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-03 39 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [38-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Strike Certain Invalidity Defenses by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-03 40 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/7/97 for [38-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Strike Certain Invalidity Defenses (clerk) (Entered: 03/04/1997)
1997-03-05 41 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel attendance of Witnesses at Deposition (clerk) (Entered: 03/05/1997)
1997-03-05 42 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/14/97 for [41-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel attendance of Witnesses at Deposition (clerk) (Entered: 03/05/1997)
1997-03-05 43 0 RESPONSE by Exxon Corporation to [35-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel by Mobil Oil Corporatio, [35-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 03/05/1997)
1997-03-10 44 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/11/1997)
1997-03-10 45 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [44-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protective Order by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 03/11/1997)
1997-03-10 46 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/14/97 for [44-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/11/1997)
1997-03-12 47 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Exxon Corporation by Craig Crandall Reilly (clerk) (Entered: 03/13/1997)
1997-03-12 48 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in opposition to [38-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Strike Certain Invalidity Defenses (clerk) (Entered: 03/13/1997)
1997-03-12 49 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [44-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protective Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/13/1997)
1997-03-17 50 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel , by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-17 51 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [50-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel by Mobil Oil Corporatio, [50-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-17 52 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [50-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel, set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [50-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-17 53 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Ruling on Disclosure of Confidential Information to Dr. Kurt Wissbrun (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-17 54 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [53-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Ruling on Disclosure of Confidential Information to Dr. Kurt Wissbrun (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-17 55 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 3/21/97 for [53-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Ruling on Disclosure of Confidential Information to Dr. Kurt Wissbrun (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-18 56 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 3/14/97 (BRP) (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-18 57 0 PRAECIPE Re: Withdrawl of Exxon's motion for Disclosure filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 03/18/1997)
1997-03-19 58 0 RESPONSE by Exxon Corporation to [50-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel by Mobil Oil Corporatio, [50-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 03/19/1997)
1997-03-14 59 0 ORDERED, Plaintiff's Motion to compel Attendance of Witnesses at Depositions is Resolved. Defendant's Motion for a Protective Order Regarding Mobil Oil Corporation's Supplemental Notice under Rule 30 (b)(6) to Resume the Deposition of Exxon Corporation Upon Oral Examination is Denied. Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Certain Invalidity Defenses is Denied without prejudice (Signed by Magistrate Judge Barry R. Poretz ) - entered and filed. Copies Mailed: y (jsch) (Entered: 03/20/1997)
1997-03-20 60 0 Supplement to Mobil's Fourth Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions filed by plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporatio (ltun) (Entered: 03/20/1997)
1997-03-21 61 0 ORDER granting [50-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel, granting [50-2] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Sanctions (affidavit to be filed) ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 03/21/1997)
1997-03-25 62 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 3/21/97 (TRJ) (clerk) (Entered: 03/25/1997)
1997-03-31 63 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of [61-1] order and Clarification of the Court's 3/21/97 Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/31/1997)
1997-03-31 64 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [63-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of [61-1] order and Clarification of the Court's 3/21/97 Order by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 03/31/1997)
1997-03-31 65 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/4/97 for [63-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of [61-1] order and Clarification of the Court's 3/21/97 Order (clerk) (Entered: 03/31/1997)
1997-04-01 66 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [63-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of [61-1] order and Clarification of the Court's 3/21/97 Order by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
1997-04-02 67 0 ORDERED for the reasons stated during a telephone hearing this date, the order entered on 3/21/97 is amended as follows: The defendant may recommence discovery upon delivery of all documets in "hard copy" form to counsel for the plaintiff. The defendant shall deliver all "objective coding" to counsel for the plaintiff not later than 4/14/97; otherwise discovery by the defendant shall be forthwith halted at that point until all objective coding has been delivered. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 04/03/1997)
1997-04-07 68 0 Certificate of Completion of Document Production pursuant to the Court's March 21, 1997 Order, as modified by the Court's April 2, 1997 Order filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/08/1997)
1997-04-14 69 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-14 70 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [69-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (Filed UNDER SEAL) (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-14 71 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/18/97 for [69-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-14 72 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Compel , by Exxon Corporation to Extend Time (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-14 73 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [72-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel by Exxon Corporation, [72-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Extend Time (Filed UNDER SEAL) (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-14 74 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/18/97 for [72-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel, set for 10:00 4/18/97 for [72-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Extend Time (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-15 75 0 CORRECTION to Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1997)
1997-04-16 76 0 NOTICE Under 35 U.S.C. 282 by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/16/1997)
1997-04-16 77 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to Exxon's Motion to Compel and Extension of Time (UNDER SEAL) (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)
1997-04-16 78 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)
1997-04-17 79 0 SUPPLEMENT filed by defendant Exxon Corporation to Motion to Compel and For Extension of Time (clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1997)
1997-04-18 80 0 ORDER granting [72-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel, granting [69-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 04/21/1997)
1997-04-21 81 0 ORDER of stipulated discovery (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 04/21/1997)
1997-04-18 82 0 Second Supplement to Exxon's Motion to Compel and for Extension of Time filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (UNDER SEAL) (ltun) (Entered: 04/21/1997)
1997-04-21 83 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Compel , and by Exxon Corporation to Extend Time (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-21 84 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [83-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel (1 yellow envelope Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-21 85 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/25/97 for [83-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel, set for 10:00 4/25/97 for [83-2] motion by Exxon Corporation to Extend Time (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-21 86 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-21 87 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [86-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-21 88 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/25/97 for [86-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Documents (clerk) (Entered: 04/22/1997)
1997-04-22 89 0 ORDERED that Plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporation may produce to Defendant Exxon Corporation copies of Union Carbide documents as long as that production is pursuant to the terms of the Protective Order between the parties ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: YES (clerk) (Entered: 04/23/1997)
1997-04-23 90 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in opposition to mobil's motion to compel production of privileged documents (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-23 91 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to Exxon's second motion to compel and for extension of time (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-24 92 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Compel Counsel notified to Re-Notice or obtain leave of Court (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-24 93 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [92-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-24 94 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 4/25/97 for [92-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-24 95 0 REPLY by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Exxon's brief in oppositon to motion to compel privileged documents (clerk) (Entered: 04/24/1997)
1997-04-24 96 0 SUPPLEMENT to Second Motion to compel and for extension of time filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 04/25/1997)
1997-04-25 97 0 ORDER granting [92-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel, which was treated as a motion for relief from the scheduling order. (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 04/25/1997)
1997-04-24 98 0 ORDERED, that the parties have stipulated, that the pltf. may produce to deft copies of BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ehtyl Corp., Mistsubishi Petro, Akso Nobel Chem., and Dupont Dos Elastomer documents as long as that the production is pursuant to the terms of the protective order between the parties. (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 04/25/1997)
1997-04-25 99 0 ORDERED, for reasons stated from the bench, that the deft by asserting an advice of counsel defense has waived the atty. client privilege on the subject matter of infringement, and has to a limited extent waived work product protection on that issue. (SEE THE BODY OF THE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 04/25/1997)
1997-04-28 100 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Exxon to Produce a power to inspect the Exxon Patent Application File (clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)
1997-04-28 101 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [100-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Exxon to Produce a power to inspect the Exxon Patent Application File (clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)
1997-04-28 102 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/2/97 for [100-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Exxon to Produce a power to inspect the Exxon Patent Application File (clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)
1997-04-28 103 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [92-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel return of Privileged Document (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 04/29/1997)
1997-04-30 104 0 RESPONSE by Exxon Corporation to Mobil Oil's Motion to Compel Exxon to Produce a Power to Inspect the Exxon Patent Applicatoin File (clerk) (Entered: 05/01/1997)
1997-05-02 105 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Leave to File Amended Answer (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)
1997-05-02 106 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [105-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Leave to File Amended Answer by Exxon Corporation (Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)
1997-05-02 107 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/9/97 for [105-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Leave to File Amended Answer (clerk) (Entered: 05/05/1997)
1997-05-05 108 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Allow In Camera Review of Privileged Documents (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 109 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [108-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Allow In Camera Review of Privileged Documents by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 110 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/9/97 for [108-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Allow In Camera Review of Privileged Documents (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 111 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Preclude Mobil's new contentions of Claim Interpretation (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 112 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [111-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Preclude Mobil's new contentions of Claim Interpretation (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 113 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Compel production of Patent Memoranda and/or inventino disclosure forms (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 114 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [113-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel production of Patent Memoranda and/or inventino disclosure forms by Exxon Corporation (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 115 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/9/97 for [113-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel production of Patent Memoranda and/or inventino disclosure forms (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 116 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Take De Bene Esse Deposition (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 117 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [116-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Take De Bene Esse Deposition by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 118 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/9/97 for [116-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Take De Bene Esse Deposition (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 119 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Relief (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 120 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [119-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Relief by Mobil Oil Corporatio (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-05 121 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/9/97 for [119-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Relief (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-06 122 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [116-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Take De Bene Esse Deposition by Exxon Corporation and CROSS-MOTION of Mobil to take the de bene esse deposition of Tenneco (clerk) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
1997-05-07 123 0 ORDER granting [108-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Allow In Camera Review of Privileged Documents ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1997)
1997-05-06 124 0 ORDER granting [105-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Leave to File Amended Answer ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 05/08/1997)
1997-05-06 125 0 First AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint by Exxon Corporation : amends [6-1] answer by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 05/08/1997)
1997-05-07 126 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [113-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Compel production of Patent Memoranda and/or inventino disclosure forms by Exxon Corporation (filed under seal) (clerk) Modified on 05/09/1997 (Entered: 05/09/1997)
1997-05-07 127 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [111-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Preclude Mobil's new contentions of Claim Interpretation by Exxon Corporation (filed under seal) (clerk) Modified on 05/09/1997 (Entered: 05/09/1997)
1997-05-07 128 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in opposition to [119-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Relief by Mobil Oil Corporatio (filed under seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/09/1997)
1997-05-12 129 0 NOTICE of Documents for In Camera Review and Request for Rehearing by Exxon Corporation (Under Seal) (ltun) (Entered: 05/12/1997)
1997-05-13 130 0 Mobil's Request for review of Exxon's Privilege Log and documents by Mobil Oil Corporatio to [123-1] order (clerk) (Entered: 05/14/1997)
1997-05-15 131 0 Pretrial Statement (Witness List and Exhibit List) by Mobil Oil Corporatio (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)
1997-05-15 132 0 Pretrial Statement (Witness List and Exhibit List) by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)
1997-05-12 133 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER pursuant to the agreement of counsel, it it ORDERED that Exxon Corporation shall serve copies of its trial exhibits on counsel for Mobil Oil Corporation on or before 5/22/97. Pursuant to the Scheduling Order of 1/2/97, Mobil shall have 10 days from 5/22/97 to file its objections to Exxon's exhibits. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1997)
1997-05-15 134 0 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying [119-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio for Relief, granting [116-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Take De Bene Esse Deposition, denying [111-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Preclude Mobil's new contentions of Claim Interpretation. Defendant's Motion to Compel production of patent memoranda is taken under advisement and continued for further hearng on 5/23/97; and the defendant is granted relief from the Scheduling Order to take discovery on the existence of documents of the type referred to in the attachment to the Le memorandum dated 2/23/93. Plaintiff's Motion for relief was also taken under advisement. With respect to documents relating to the Schrock opinion and testimony, the motion is denied, with respect to the Fish & Neave documents, the motion is denied, with respect to the defendant's supplemental answers to interrogatories dated 4/26/97, is likewise denied. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
1997-05-20 135 0 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to Exxon's motion to Compel Production of Patent Notification Form (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/21/1997)
1997-05-21 136 0 ORDERED that the court has reviewed the documents submitted by each party for in camera review, and finds that all of these documents are protected from disclosure for the reasons asserted by the parties. These documents need not be produced in discovery. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 05/22/1997)
1997-05-23 137 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Slurry Phase Samples (Counsel notified to Re-Notice) (clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1997)
1997-05-23 138 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in support of [137-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Slurry Phase Samples by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1997)
1997-05-27 139 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/30/97 for [137-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Slurry Phase Samples (clerk) (Entered: 05/27/1997)
1997-05-22 140 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of the Court's Ruling on Exxon's motion to Preclude new claim interpretation (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-22 141 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [140-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of the Court's Ruling on Exxon's motion to Preclude new claim interpretation by Exxon Corporation (Filed Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-22 142 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 5/30/97 for [140-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of the Court's Ruling on Exxon's motion to Preclude new claim interpretation (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-28 143 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for Mobil Oil Corporatio by Kevin Bryan Bedell (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-27 144 0 OBJECTION by plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporatio to Exxon Corporation's Notice of Depositions (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 05/28/1997 (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-15 145 0 Response to by Exxon Corporation [130-1] order response by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-27 146 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 5/27/97 (TRJ) (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-28 147 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to Exxon's motion to Reconsider this Cour't 5/15/97 Opinion an Order (Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 05/28/1997)
1997-05-28 148 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in opposition to Mobil Oil's Corp motion to Compel Production of Slurry Phase Samples (clerk) (Entered: 05/29/1997)
1997-05-30 149 0 ORDER granting [137-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Slurry Phase Samples, denying [140-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Reconsideration of the Court's Ruling on Exxon's motion to Preclude new claim interpretation (TRJ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 05/30/1997)
1997-05-30 150 0 OBJECTION by defendant Exxon Corporation to [131-1] by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 06/02/1997)
1997-05-30 151 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Protection (clerk) (Entered: 06/02/1997)
1997-05-30 152 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [151-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protection by Exxon Corporation (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/02/1997)
1997-05-30 153 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/6/97 for [151-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protection (clerk) (Entered: 06/02/1997)
1997-06-02 154 0 MOTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Summary Information on Pre-1991 Pilot Plant Runs (Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-06-02 155 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/6/97 for [154-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Summary Information on Pre-1991 Pilot Plant Runs (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 156 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Summary Judgment or Final Judgment - Failure to CLaim Distinctly (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 157 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [156-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Summary Judgment or Final Judgment - Failure to CLaim Distinctly (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 158 0 MARKMAN MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Claim Interpretation (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 159 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [158-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Claim Interpretation by Exxon Corporation( Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 160 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/13/97 for [158-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Claim Interpretation, set for 10:00 6/13/97 for [156-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Summary Judgment or Final Judgment - Failure to CLaim Distinctly (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 161 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for a preclusion order , or in the alternative by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 162 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [161-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for a preclusion order by Exxon Corporation (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 163 0 APPENDIX to Exxon's memorandum in Support of its motion for a preclusion order filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (1 bound volume under seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-29 164 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/13/97 for [161-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for a preclusion order, set for 10:00 6/13/97 for [161-2] motion by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention (clerk) (Entered: 06/03/1997)
1997-05-22 165 0 Supplemental Brief by Exxon Corporation in (clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1997)
1997-06-04 166 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in opposition to [154-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Summary Information on Pre-1991 Pilot Plant Runs by Mobil Oil Corporatio (Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1997)
1997-06-03 167 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 5/29/97 (TRJ) (clerk) (Entered: 06/04/1997)
1997-06-04 168 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [151-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protection by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 06/05/1997)
1997-06-05 169 0 REPLY by Mobil Oil Corporatio to response to [154-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Summary Information on Pre-1991 Pilot Plant Runs by Mobil Oil Corporatio(Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/06/1997)
1997-06-05 170 0 REPLY by Exxon Corporation to response to [151-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protection (Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/06/1997)
1997-06-06 171 0 ORDER granting [154-1] motion by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Compel Production of Summary Information on Pre-1991 Pilot Plant Runs, denying [151-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Protection ( signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas R. Jones Jr. ) Copies Mailed: y (dana) (Entered: 06/06/1997)
1997-06-09 172 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to Stay (clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-09 173 0 MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in support of [172-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-09 174 0 NOTICE of Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 10:00 6/13/97 for [172-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay (clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-09 175 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [161-2] motion by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-09 176 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [161-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for a preclusion order by Exxon Corporation, [161-2] motion by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-09 177 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [158-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Claim Interpretation by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-10 178 0 CORRECTED MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [158-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Claim Interpretation by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-10 179 0 CORRECTED MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [161-2] motion by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-10 180 0 CORRECTED MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [161-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for a preclusion order by Exxon Corporation, [161-2] motion by Exxon Corporation for Partial Summary Judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged dates of invention by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/10/1997 (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-06 181 0 OBJECTION by plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporatio to Exxon Corporation's Trial Exhibits List (clerk) (Entered: 06/10/1997)
1997-06-11 182 0 MEMORANDUM by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to [172-1] motion by Exxon Corporation to Stay by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-11 183 0 REPLY by Exxon Corporation to response to [156-1] motion by Exxon Corporation for Summary Judgment or Final Judgment - Failure to CLaim Distinctly by Exxon Corporation (Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-12 184 0 REBUTTAL MEMORANDUM in Support by Exxon Corporation to of motion for a Preclusion Order or in the alternative for partial summary judgment w/ respect to Mobil's alleged Dates of Invention (Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-12 185 0 SUPPLEMENT to its Memorandum by Mobil Oil Corporatio in opposition to Exxon's motion for a Markman Hearing (Under Seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-12 186 0 SUR REPLY by Mobil Oil Corporatio to Exxon's reply to Mobil's Opposition to Exxon's Motion for Summary Judgment (Failure to Distinctly Claim) (Under SEal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-12 187 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation for Protective Order (sent to TRJ) (mcke) (Entered: 06/12/1997)
1997-06-11 188 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 6/6/97 (AVB) (clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)
1997-06-12 189 0 REPLY by Exxon Corporation regarding Markman hearing and Claim Construction (clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)
1997-06-12 190 0 REBUTTAL MEMORANDUM by Exxon Corporation in Support of its motion to Stay (clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)
1997-06-12 191 0 APPENDIX to Exxon's Rebuttal Memorandum in Support of its motion to Stay filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (1 bound volume under seal) (clerk) (Entered: 06/13/1997)
1997-06-16 192 0 MOTION by Exxon Corporation to modify protective order (sent to TSE) (mcke) (Entered: 06/16/1997)
1997-06-16 193 0 BRIEF by Exxon Corporation in support of [192-1] motion to modify protective order (mcke) (Entered: 06/16/1997)
1997-06-15 194 0 ORDER that for reasons stated from the bench, deft's motion to stay is granted and the Clerk is directed to remove this case from the active docket. The parties are directed to meet and confer with respect to the preparation of an agreed joint schedule to be submitted to the PTO on or before 7/2/97, seeking expeditiouis resolution of the interference proceeding. The parties are directed to appear on 8/1/97 to report on the status of the interference proceeding in the PTO. The parties may seek relief from the stay at this time should circumstances warrant doing so. Deft's motion for a modification of the protective order entered in this action is granted and the protective order is modified to permit the parties to use discovery materials including "confidential information" in the PTO interference proceeding, ent - filed ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 06/18/1997)
1997-06-13 195 0 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE under 35 USC Sec. 282 by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 06/19/1997)
1997-06-19 196 0 TRANSCRIPT - filed for dates of 6/16/97 (TSE) (clerk) (Entered: 06/23/1997)
1997-06-23 197 0 JOINT NOTICE of PTO ACTION by Mobil Oil Corporatio, Exxon Corporation Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) (clerk) Modified on 06/24/1997 (Entered: 06/24/1997)
1997-07-08 198 0 Stipulated ORDER, for Protective Order re: labeling and handling of confidential material (see order for details) ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 07/11/1997)
1997-07-18 199 0 NOTICE of withdrawal of Wendy L. Cox's appearance as co-counsel for Exxon Corporation by Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 07/22/1997)
1997-07-31 200 0 JOINT NOTICE of PTO proceedings by Exxon Corporation (FILED UNDER SEAL) TOGETHER WITH LARGE BLACK BINDER UNDER SEAL (mcke) (Entered: 07/31/1997)
1997-08-28 201 0 TRANSCRIPT for dates of 6/13/97 (TSE) - filed. (ltun) (Entered: 08/28/1997)
1998-03-19 202 0 TRANSCRIPT for dates of 8/1/97 (TSE), filed. (clerk) (Entered: 03/20/1998)
1998-07-10 203 0 Second Joint Notice of PTO Proceedings, together with one large pleading attached marked Confidential filed by defendant Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 07/15/1998)
1998-07-21 204 0 ORDER Accepting the [203-1] Second Joint Notice of PTO Proceedings. The Court will continue in effect the Stay in the matter and further DIRECTS the parties to file a third joint report on the status of the interference porceeding by 10/16/98.-ent. & filed. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 07/23/1998)
1998-10-16 205 0 Response, THIRD JOINT NOTICE OF PTO PROCEEDINGS by Mobil Oil Corporatio, Exxon Corporation to [204-1] order, together with three ring black binder marked Confidential. (clerk) (Entered: 10/19/1998)
1998-10-20 206 0 ORDERED that parties are Directed to file by 5:00 pm 10/30/98, an amended Third Joint Report responding fully to the 7/21/98 Order by setting forth an estimate of when the interference proceeding will be completed and whether the stay in this matter requires further extension.-ent. & filed. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 10/20/1998)
1998-11-02 207 0 ORDERS that the existing stay continue full force and effect until 3/1/99, at which time the stay will expire and this matter will be returned to the active trial docket. Further Ordered that a hearing on the status of this matter is scheduled for 2:00 pm 3/5/99. Ordered to submit to the Court by 3/4/99 a pleading setting forth specific information for the Court.-ent. & filed. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (clerk) (Entered: 11/03/1998)
1999-03-04 208 0 Fourth Joint Notice of PTO Proceedings filed by plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporatio, defendant Exxon Corporation. (Filed Under Seal) (clerk) Modified on 03/05/1999 (Entered: 03/05/1999)
1999-03-05 209 0 ORDER for reasons stated from the bench as follows: 1.parties shall file pleadings settig forth status of PTO matter, explanation of issues before the Court, issues remaining to be resolved and need for further discovery and assessment as to whether or not the issues may be tried w/o a jury by c.o.b 3/18/99: 2.Parties shall notify the Court promptly re: decision favorable to deft and the Court will dismiss this action w/o prejudice to Mobile's right to reinstate the action as a result of favorable action on appeal. Further Ordered that a status conference shall be held 3/19/99 @ 2 PM. ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: (jsol) (Entered: 03/10/1999)
1999-03-18 210 0 FIFTH Notice of PTO Proceedings by defendant Exxon Corporation (SEALED DOCUMENT) (clerk) (Entered: 03/19/1999)
1999-03-18 211 0 FIFTH NOTICE of the Status of PTO Proceedings by plaintiff Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 03/19/1999)
1999-03-19 212 0 ORDER, for the reasons stated from the bench & for good cause shown, that this matter is STAYED & shall be put on the inactive list pending further order of this Court. It is FURTHER ORDERED that within 5 working days following the PTO's determination of this matter, the parties shall simultaneously file, jointly or separately, a pleading or pleadings setting forth (i) the PTO's decision, (ii) an explanation of the effects of the PTO's decision on the claims & issues before the Court; (iii) the issues that remain to be resolved in this case; and (iv) the need for further discovery and an assesssment as to whether the remaining issues may be tired to the Court without a jury ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: yes (tbul) (Entered: 03/23/1999)
1999-04-05 213 0 TRANSCRIPT for dates of 3/19/99 (TSE), filed. (clerk) (Entered: 04/07/1999)
1999-04-06 214 0 NOTICE of by Mobil Oil Corporatio (clerk) (Entered: 04/07/1999)
1999-08-19 215 0 ORDER - to assist the Court in determining whether the stay should be lifted, Parties shall file by cob 9/10/99 a pleading setting forth 1) status of the PTO proceeding; 2) questions the Court would decide if the case went to trial; 3) a discovery summary; 4) a statement regarding whether PTO findings are binding. Further ORDERED that a status hearing is set for 2:00 on 9/17/99 ( signed by Judge T. S. Ellis III ) Copies Mailed: Yes [EOD Date: 8/23/99] (tbul) (Entered: 08/23/1999)
1999-09-10 216 0 JOINT SEVENTH Notice of the Status of PTO Proceedings and of Proposed Merger by Mobil Oil Corporatio, Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 09/13/1999)
1999-09-17 217 0 ORDER, for reasons stated from the Bench, this matter is STAYED pending further determination of Parties' merger. ORDERED that the Parties provide a status rpt. on the merger by c.o.b. 9/16/99 (signed by Judge T.S. Ellis III) Copies Mailed: Yes [EOD Date: 9/21/99] (tbul) (Entered: 09/21/1999)
1999-11-16 218 0 JOINT EIGHT STATUS REPORT by Mobil Oil Corporatio, Exxon Corporation (clerk) (Entered: 11/16/1999)
1999-12-06 219 0 STIPULATION of dismissal by and between the parties through their respective counsel that pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(ii) this case be and hereby is DIMISSED. (clerk) (Entered: 12/08/1999)