Claims Against Downstream Purchasers Barred By Settlement And Estoppel

2008-1430 TransCore v. Electronic TransactionND/TX 3:05-cv-02316Judge Ed Kinkeade TransCore appeals from the summary judgment order of Judge Ed Kinkeade finding that TransCore is judicially estopped from suing defendant for patent infringement due to its earlier settlement with third-party Mark IV. TransCore manufacturers and installers automatic vehicle identification systems ("AVI systems"), including systems that could be [...]

In Brief: 2008-1140 ExcelStor Tech. v. Papst Licensing

Our regular readers know that we provide notice and case summaries of newly filed patent litigation appeals.  PATracer, however, is aimed at following these cases through the CAFC from filing to opinion.  So, as part of our mission, a new feature will be a follow-up post providing the parties’ respective "Summary of the Arguments" from [...]