Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. et al v. Google, Inc.

Plaintiffs Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. and Daniel Wexler alleged that Defendant Google, Inc. infringed on U.S. Patent No. 5,960,409 entitled "Third-Party On-Line Accounting System and Method Therefor."
Plaintiffs:Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. and Daniel Wexler
Defendants:Google, Inc.
 
Case Number:1:2008cv03139
Filed:July 31, 2008
 
Court:New York Eastern District Court
Office:Patent Office [ Court Info ]
County:Kings
Presiding Judge:Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Patent
Cause:Federal Question
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:28:1331 Fed. Question
Date Filed # Docket Text
July 31, 2008 1 COMPLAINT against Google, Inc. $ 350, filed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: August 1, 2008)
July 31, 2008   Summons Issued as to Google, Inc.. (Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: August 1, 2008)
August 1, 2008 2 AMENDED COMPLAINT (FIRST) against Google, Inc., filed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: August 1, 2008)
August 4, 2008 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Pollock, Jo) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Lesko, Paul) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Smith, Stephen) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against Google, Inc., filed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 5, 2008   ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jo Anna Pollock. An attorney admitted to practice pro hac vice is required to pay a $25.00 attorney admission fee and present this Order to the intake deputy clerk in the Clerk's Office. When paying by mail, return a copy of this Order to the Clerk's Office with the required fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 8/5/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: August 5, 2008)
August 5, 2008   ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Paul A. Lesko. An attorney admitted to practice pro hac vice is required to pay a $25.00 attorney admission fee and present this Order to the intake deputy clerk in the Clerk's Office. When paying by mail, return a copy of this Order to the Clerk's Office with the required fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 8/5/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: August 5, 2008)
August 5, 2008   ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Stephen C. Smith. An attorney admitted to practice pro hac vice is required to pay a $25.00 attorney admission fee and present this Order to the intake deputy clerk in the Clerk's Office. When paying by mail, return a copy of this Order to the Clerk's Office with the required fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 8/5/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: August 5, 2008)
August 8, 2008 7 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 6 Amended Complaint by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: August 8, 2008)
August 11, 2008   ORDER granting 7 Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 8/11/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: August 11, 2008)
August 25, 2008 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Edward C. Flynn on behalf of Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler (aty to be noticed) (Flynn, Edward) Modified on 9/25/2008 to convert to a MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Marziliano, August). (Entered: August 25, 2008)
August 26, 2008 9 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Paul D. Steinman on behalf of Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler (aty to be noticed) (Steinman, Paul) Modified on 9/25/2008 to convert to a MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Marziliano, August). (Entered: August 26, 2008)
September 3, 2008 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME OF DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT AND STAY ALL PRETRIAL DEADLINES by Google, Inc. (Klausner, Tonia) (Entered: September 3, 2008)
September 3, 2008   ORDER TO ANSWER re 10 Stipulation filed by Google, Inc. The time for defendant to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint is extended to 10/10/2008. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 9/3/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: September 3, 2008)
September 15, 2008 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. Google, Inc. served on 8/18/2008, answer due 9/8/2008. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: September 15, 2008)
September 15, 2008 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. Google, Inc. served on 8/15/2008, answer due 10/10/2008. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: September 15, 2008)
September 22, 2008 13 SCHEDULING ORDER:Initial Conference set for 10/17/2008 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom A North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. See attached order for pre-conference requirements. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 9/22/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: September 22, 2008)
September 26, 2008   ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vicepro hac vice ; granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vicepro hac vice. Ordered by Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf on 9/26/08. (Klein, Vivian) (Entered: 09/26/2008)
October 6, 2008 14 MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: October 6, 2008)
October 9, 2008   ORDER granting 14 Motion to Adjourn 10/17/2008 Initial Conference. The week of 11/10/2008 requested by counsel, is unavailable in the Court's calendar. Instead, the initial conference will be held on 11/25/2008 at 11:30 AM. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 10/9/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: 10/09/2008)
October 10, 2008 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Rudis on behalf of Google, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Rudis, Alexander) (Entered: October 10, 2008)
October 10, 2008 16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME OF DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT AND STAY ALL PRETRIAL DEADLINES by Google, Inc. (Rudis, Alexander) (Entered: October 10, 2008)
October 10, 2008   ORDER TO ANSWER re 16 Stipulation filed by Google, Inc. The time for defendant move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Second Amended Complaint is hereby extended to 11/3/2008. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 10/10/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: October 10, 2008)
October 14, 2008 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas David Pease on behalf of Google, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Pease, Thomas) (Entered: October 14, 2008)
October 15, 2008 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Patrick D. Curran by Google, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, # 2 Affidavit of Service) (Brucella, Michelle) (Entered: October 30, 2008)
October 30, 2008 19 FILING FEE re 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Patrick D. Curran: $ 25.00 paid; Receipt # 358619. (Brucella, Michelle) (Entered: October 30, 2008)
October 30, 2008 20 ORDER granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Patrick D. Curran. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 10/27/2008. (Brucella, Michelle) (Entered: October 30, 2008)
November 3, 2008 21 ANSWER to 6 Amended Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM against Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler by Google, Inc.. (Pease, Thomas) (Entered: November 3, 2008)
November 3, 2008 22 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Google, Inc. (Pease, Thomas) (Entered: November 3, 2008)
November 21, 2008 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler. (Hayes, Steven) (Entered: November 21, 2008)
November 24, 2008 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Edward John DeFranco on behalf of Google, Inc. (notification declined or already on case) (DeFranco, Edward) (Entered: November 24, 2008)
November 24, 2008   ORDER granting 23 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply due by 12/1/2008 as to 21 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 11/24/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 11/24/2008)
November 25, 2008   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr:Initial Conference Hearing held on 11/25/2008. Appearances: Paul A. Lesko, Esq and Steven M. Hayes, Esq for plaintiff Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Edward C. Flynn, Esq for plaintiff Daniel Wexler. Edward J. De Franco, Esq and Patrick D. Curran, Esq for defendant Google, Inc. Discussions held. Proposed scheduling order submitted; taken under advisement.(ESR/Tape #11:12:39 -11:31:28.) (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: December 2, 2008)
December 1, 2008 25 STIPULATION re 21 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulation) (Lesko, Paul) (Entered: December 1, 2008)
December 1, 2008 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Joint Stipulation) (Lesko, Paul) (Entered: December 1, 2008)
December 2, 2008   ORDER granting 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. Answer due by 12/9/2008; Response due by 12/23/2008.Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 12/2/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: December 2, 2008)
December 2, 2008   ORDER re 25 STIPULATION filed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc. Application GRANTED. (See Order re 26 ) Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 12/2/2008. (Rivera, Marta) (Entered: December 2, 2008)
December 2, 2008 27 SCHEDULING ORDER:In person Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/26/2010 @10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.,In person Status Conference set for 8/25/2009 @10:00 AM in Courtroom A North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr., Plaintiff's counsel will initiate the Telephone Conference set for 5/1/2009 @10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.(See attached order for other deadlines). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 12/2/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Vertus, Miriam). (Entered: December 2, 2008)
December 2, 2008   Order: Joint Status Report due by 8/17/2009 regarding the status of fact discovery and settlement discussions. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 12/2/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: December 2, 2008)
December 9, 2008 28 AMENDED ANSWER to the Second Amended Complaint of Web Tracking Solutions, LLC and Daniel Wexler, Amended COUNTERCLAIM against Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler by Google, Inc.. (Curran, Patrick) (Entered: December 9, 2008)
December 10, 2008 29 Letter regarding parties' agreed-upon Protective Order by Google, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Agreed Protective Order) (Curran, Patrick) (Entered: December 10, 2008)
December 11, 2008 30 AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 12/11/2008. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: December 11, 2008)
December 23, 2008 31 ANSWER to 28 Amended Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc.. (Lesko, Paul) (Entered: December 23, 2008)
January 30, 2009 32 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 11/25/08, before Judge Reyes. Court Transcriber TYPEWRITE WORD PROCESSING SERVICE, Telephone number 718-966-1401. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/20/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/2/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/30/2009. (Hong, Loan) (Entered: January 30, 2009)
April 30, 2009 33 Letter requesting adjournment of status conference and revisions to scheduling order by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler, Google, Inc. (Curran, Patrick) (Entered: 04/30/2009)
April 30, 2009   Order terminated. Scheduling Order: Telephone Conference set for 5/1/2009 @10:30 AM is adjourned. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 4/30/2009. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 04/30/2009)
April 30, 2009   Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 11/17/2009 at 10:00 AM in U. S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York 11201 before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.,Telephone Conference set for 6/26/2009 at 10:20 AM, call to be initiate by plaintiff's counsel before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: May 4, 2009)
May 4, 2009 34 ORDER granting re 33 Letter revisions to scheduling order filed by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler, Google, Inc. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 4/30/2009. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: May 4, 2009)
May 5, 2009   Set/Reset Hearings: Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/26/2010 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: May 5, 2009)
June 2, 2009 35 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery: Second Letter requesting amendments to case schedule by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler, Google, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Curran, Patrick) Modified on 6/3/2009 (Vertus, Miriam). (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 3, 2009   ORDER granting 35 Second Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery; See doc# 35 for revised schedule. Final Pretrial Conference set for 9/9/2010 @10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr., Telephone Conference set for 7/24/2009 @10:00 AM, call to be initiated by plaintiff's counsel before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
July 23, 2009 36 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement First Amended Answer and Counterclaims by Google, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Joint Stipulation) (Curran, Patrick) (Entered: July 23, 2009)
July 24, 2009 37 NOTICE by Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler of Firm Name Change for SimmonsCooper LLC (Pollock, Jo) (Entered: July 24, 2009)
July 24, 2009   NOTICE of Hearing:Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 9/17/2009 at 10:00 AM; to be initiated by Mr. Hayes before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. purpose of conference will be to discuss and schedule the Markman hearing. The 9/9/2010 Final Pre-trial Conference is adjourned sine die. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: July 24, 2009) (Entered: September 8, 2009)
July 28, 2009 38 Letter to Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf regarding agreed-upon Markman procedures by Google, Inc., Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Daniel Wexler (Curran, Patrick) (Entered: July 28, 2009)
August 7, 2009   ORDER: Pursuant to the parties' join submission 38 , the Court hereby refers the Markman hearing to MJ Reyes for a Report and Recommendation. Ordered by Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf on 8/7/2009. (Mauskopf, Roslynn) (Entered: August 7, 2009)
September 17, 2009   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr:Telephone Conference held on 9/17/2009.Steven M. Hayes, Esq for plaintiff Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Edward C. Flynn, Esq for plaintiff Daniel Wexler. Edward J. De Franco, Esq and Patrick D. Curran, Esq for defendant Google, Inc. Discussions held. Markman hearing tentatively scheduled for 12/18/09(12/10/09 alternate date if Wong trial settles). Initial markman brief due on 10/16/09; Reply markman briefs due on 11/25/09. Telephone Conference set for 12/11/2009 at 9:30 AM, call to be initiated by plaintiff's counsel to discuss Markman Hearing issue.(Tape #10:02:30 -10:13:44.) (Vertus, Miriam) Modified on 9/18/2009 (Vertus, Miriam). (Entered: September 18, 2009)
September 29, 2009 39 NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Stephen Kaufman on behalf of Google, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Kaufman, Aaron) (Entered: September 29, 2009)
October 15, 2009   SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephone Conference set for 10/15/2009 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 10/14/2009. (Gerecci, Melisa) (Entered: October 15, 2009)
October 15, 2009   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr:Telephone Conference held on 10/15/2009.Steven M. Hayes, Esq for plaintiff Web Tracking Solutions, Inc., Edward C. Flynn, Esq for plaintiff Daniel Wexler. Edward J. De Franco, Esq for defendant Google, Inc. Discussions held. Markman Hearing rescheduled to 1/27/2010 -1/29/09 before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. The parties are directed to file a letter with alternative dates for the Marksman Hearing and proposed briefing schedule on ECF no later than 12/31/2009.(Tape #2:03:17 -2:11:15.) (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: October 16, 2009)
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