ADSK v ODA

Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ANSWER to Complaint by Open Design Alliance, COUNTERCLAIM against plaintiff Autodesk Inc by Open Design Alliance.(Baker, Tyler)

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

APPLICATION by Defendant Open Design Alliance AND ORDER admitting Ilana S Rubel for Open Design Alliance pro hac vice. Receipt # SEA 6039. (MD, )

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc re [43] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, [44] Proposed Order (Unsigned). (Calfo, Angelo)

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COMPLAINT against defendant Open Design Alliance (Summons issued) (Receipt # SEA5263) , filed by Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(MKB)

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STIPULATED MOTION AND CONSENT JUDGMENT without prejudice and each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. The bond posted by Autodesk in conjunction with the November 22, 2006 Temporary Restraining Order is hereby released by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (MD, )

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed pursuant to FRCP 7.1. (Edelson, Jeffrey)

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DECLARATION of Shawn M. Lindsay filed by Defendant Open Design Alliance re [28] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint; to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing (an associated pleading dates) to Extend Temporary Restraining Order (Lindsay, Shawn)

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 1/12/2007.Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/19/2007. Joint Status Report due by 1/26/2007; by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (AO, )

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

MINUTE ORDER memorializing telephonic conference. TRO Hearing set for 11/22/2006 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Hon. Marsha J. Pechman. by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (AO, )

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Order to Show Cause/Preliminary Injunction re [22] TRO Hearing; [21] Order for TRO and to Show Cause, NOTED on motion calendar; Noting Date 1/18/2007. (MD, )

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time -Stipulation Modifying Current Schedule by Defendant Open Design Alliance. Noting Date 12/19/2006. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Lindsay, Shawn)

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint by Defendant Open Design Alliance. Noting Date 12/4/2006. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order Granting Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Enlarge Time to File Response to Complaint)(Lindsay, Shawn)

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc. Noting Date 2/20/2007.Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Lynn M. Humphreys in Support of Plaintiff Autodesk, Inc.'s Motion for Preliminary Injunction# (2) Declaration of Abhijit Oak in Support of Plaintiff Autodesk Inc.'s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction# (3) Certificate of Service)(Calfo, Angelo)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc.Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order to motion for TRO)(MD, )

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MOTION to Stay Agreed Motion for a 30-day Stay of Proceedings and [Proposed] Order by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)Noting Date 2/23/2007.(Calfo, Angelo)

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NOTICE by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc Plaintiff's Notice of Partial Withdrawal of Its Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time (Calfo, Angelo)

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ORDER granting re [25] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD, )

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ORDER granting [47] AGREED Motion for a 30 day Stay by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(MD, )

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ORDER GRANTING AUTODESK'S APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Show Cause Hearing set for 1/18/2007 at 01:30 PM before Hon. Marsha J. Pechman. Plaintiff is directed to file proof of bond in the amount of $10,000 within 3 court days of this order by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (MD, )

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re [43] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (Calfo, Angelo)

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REPORT on the filing or determination of an action. E-mailed to the US Patent Office. (Attachments: # (1) Complaint) (MKB)

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc, to [28] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint; to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing (an associated pleading dates) to Extend Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Lynn M. Humphreys in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Enlargement of Time; To Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing; and to Extend Temporary Restraining Order# (2) Certificate of Service)(Calfo, Angelo)

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Noting Date Reset re [28] MOTION for Extension of Time. Because the motion is partially opposed, the noting date is reset under Local Rule 7(d)(2)(A) to give Plaintiff time to respond. New noting Date: 12/18/2006. (AO, )

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Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Consent Judgment by Plaintiff Autodesk Inc. Noting Date 4/2/2007.(Calfo, Angelo)

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Modifying Current Schedule by parties. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Calfo, Angelo)

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND ORDER re [34] Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time -Stipulation Modifying Current Schedule filed by Open Design Alliance. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/20/2007 at 04:00 PM before Hon. Marsha J. Pechman. by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (MD, )

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SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Complaint returned executed upon defendant Open Design Alliance on 11/13/2006 (Calfo, Angelo)

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman - Dep Clerk: Andrea Delgadillo Ostrovsky; Pla Counsel: Lyle Tenpenny; Def Counsel: Jeffrey Edelson; Time of Hearing: 3:15 pm; Telephone Conference held on 11/16/2006. TRO Hearing set for 11/22/2006 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 14206 before Hon. Marsha J. Pechman. (AO, )

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Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 11/22/06, Temporary Restraining Order before Judge Marsha J Pechman. Court Reporter: B. Fanning. (SA, )

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman - Dep Clerk: Eileen Scollard; Law Clerk: Andrea Ostrovsky; Pla Counsel: Michael Jacobs, et al; Def Counsel: Jeff Edelson, et al; CR: Barry Fanning; Time of Hearing: 55 mins; TRO Hearing held on 11/22/06. Court hears argument and grants motion for TRO. TRO goes into effect at 3:45 p.m. today. Def to post $10,000 bond. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 1/18/07 at 1:30 p.m. before Hon. Marsha J. Pechman. Opening brief due 12/11/06; Responsive brief due 12/29/06; Reply brief due 1/8/07.(ES)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Attorney Jeremy E Roller for Autodesk Inc added per [10] Notice of Appearance. (KN, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Autodesk Inc, filed by Timothy S Vernor.(Withey, Michael) Modified on 11/15/2007 (ECS, ).

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ANSWER to [6] Amended Complaint with JURY DEMAND by Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Eric W. Doney FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Autodesk Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 1315562. (Attachments: # (1) ECF Registration)(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Case Reassigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. All future documents shall bear cause number C07-1189 RAJ. Judge James L. Robart no longer assigned to the case. (CC, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Defendant Autodesk Inc re [20] MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, [21] Declaration, [22] Declaration,. (Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

COMPLAINT against all defendants (Summonses NOT issued)(Receipt # SEA 11099), filed by Timothy S Vernor. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet # (2) Summons)(MKB)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

DECLARATION of Evelyn Lahaie in Support of Defendant Autodesk, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Autodesk Inc re [20] MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

DECLARATION of Lawrence K. Rockwell in Support of Defendant Autodesk Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Autodesk Inc re [20] MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

The amended complaint filed on 11/14/07 does not have an attorney's signature and then on 11/20/07 counsel filed a second amended complaint with attorney's signature. The amended complaints are identical except for the signature page. (MD, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENTJoint Status Report due by 11/19/2007,FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 11/5/2007.,Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/19/2007. by Judge James L. Robart. (CC, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment by Defendant Autodesk Inc. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # (1)Proposed Order). Noting Date 2/8/2008.(Roller, Jeremy) Modified on 1/16/2008 (CL, ).

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Angelo J Calfo on behalf of Defendant Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Calfo, Angelo)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

NOTICE of Docket Text Modification : pleading under [9] is a Notice, not a declaration of services as previously posted). (CL, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

NOTICE - Paper copy of Order regarding initial disclosures, joint status report, and early settlement sent to Timothy Vernor on Sept. 19, 2007.(CC, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. Dft's deadline to respond to Vernor's First Amended Complaint is extended to June 18, 2008.(CL)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ORDER re [14] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Eric W Doney as pro hac vice atty for Defendant Autodesk Inc, by Bruce Rifkin. (No document associated with this docket entry, text only.)(MD, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. The Court DENIES Dft's Motion to Dismiss, docket no. [20]. (CL, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. The Court extends the following deadlines: FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 3/28/2008; Initial Disclosure Deadline is 4/11/2008, Joint Status Report due by 4/11/2008. MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment, docket no. [20] is RE-NOTED FOR 2/29/08. Response ddl 2/21/08, reply ddl 2/29/08. (CL, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

ORDER re [3] Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Gregory A Beck as pro hac vice atty for Plaintiff Timothy S Vernor, by Bruce Rifkin. (No document associated with this docket entry, text only.)(MD, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS & clerk issued summons re [4] Amended Complaint,. (MD, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

PRAECIPE re [6] Amended Complaint to Substitute Filing by Plaintiff Timothy S Vernor. (Attachments: # (1) First Amended Complaint)(Beck, Gregory)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

REPLY, filed by Defendant Autodesk Inc, TO RESPONSE to [20] MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Timothy S Vernor, to [20] MOTION to Dismiss Complaint, or in the Alternative, for Summary Judgment. Oral Argument Requested. (Beck, Gregory)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Second AMENDED COMPLAINT Plaintiff Vernor against defendant(s) Autodesk Inc, filed by Timothy S Vernor.(Withey, Michael) Modified on 11/21/2007 - WITH ATTORNEY'S SIGNATURE ON DOCUMENT(MD, ).

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Set/Reset Deadlines: The deadline for filing the Joint Status Report is extended to December 31, 2007. (CC)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Stipulated MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND RE-SETTING INITIAL SCHEDULING DATES by Defendant Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)Noting Date 1/29/2008.(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Stipulated MOTION AND PROPOSED ORDER Setting Deadline for Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and Initial Scheduling Dates by Defendant Autodesk Inc. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)Noting Date 12/18/2007.(Roller, Jeremy) Modified on 12/19/2007 (CL, ).

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING JOINT STATUS REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN DEADLINE by parties. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Richard A Jones. The Court extends the following deadlines: FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 5/9/200, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 5/23/2008, Joint Status Report due by 5/23/2008. (CL, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO AMENDED COMPLAINT by parties. (Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Re-Setting Initial Scheduling Dates by parties. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Service)(Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER RE SETTING INITIAL SCHEDULING DATES by parties. (Roller, Jeremy)

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

Summons Issued and mailed to plaintiff as to defendant(s) Autodesk Inc, Andrew S Mackay. (TS, )

Vernor v. Autodesk et al -- Docket History

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:49 GMT

(CL, ) Modified on 11/30/2007 (CL, ).

Blog - More Vernor Analysis

Sat, 24 May 2008 02:07:16 GMT

As I expected, the Vernor ruling is getting a lot of airplay, and a Google search will turn up myri...

Blog - Patry on Vernor Ruling

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:59:45 GMT

Famed copyright expert William Patry discusses the Vernor victory on his blog . Followup comments ...

Blog - Public Citizen Blogs About Vernor Order

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:33:59 GMT

For those of you following the Vernor case, today's order elicited a blog post from Public Citize...

Blog - Crushing Blow for Autodesk

Thu, 22 May 2008 07:55:41 GMT

The court today issued an order denying Autodesk's motion to dismiss the charges in the Vernor la...

Blog - Autodesk, Vernor trade arguments

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:25:15 GMT

An exchange of arguments in the Vernor lawsuit over the past few weeks begins to solidify the argum...

Blog - Autodesk Asks Court To Dismiss Vernor Lawsuit

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:39:46 GMT

In a motion filed yesterday , Autodesk argues that the court must dismiss the Vernor lawsuit. Auto...

Blog - Vernor formalizes new attorney, files amended complaint.

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:00:08 GMT

Tim Vernor's new attorney has filed an amended complaint [4] in Vernor's lawsuit against Autodesk...

Forum Update

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:21:49 GMT

I've received several emails about posting problems. The forum software has now been upgraded to ...

Blog - Evan Yares analyzes the Vernor lawsuit

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:30:00 GMT

Evan Yares has written an excellent analysis of the Vernor lawsuit. It looks like this lawsuit is...

Blog - David vs. Goliath

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:30:00 GMT

AECnews.com reported about a new lawsuit filed by an individual seeking 10 million dollars in pun...

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Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:25:34 GMT

upFront.eZine (2007-07-17): Adsk vs ODA: Grrr, Part II

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Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:43:52 GMT

All Points (2007-07-12): Autodesk Claims Trademark...

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Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:37:11 GMT

The CAD Industry (2007-07-12): DWG belongs to Autodesk?

Blog - Autodesk petitions for cancellation of OPENDWG trademark

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:04:00 GMT

A member of this site alerted me to this case at the TTAB (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board): ht...

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Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:42:55 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2007-07-11): Adsk vs ODA Battle 2

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Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:59:59 GMT

Seattle Trademark Lawyer (2007-04-04): Autodesk, ODA Finalize Settlement

Blog - Court Approves Settlement

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:08:00 GMT

As anticipated, a settlement [50] between Autodesk and ODA was approved today by presiding judge ...

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Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:53:04 GMT

AECNews (2007-04-03): Autodesk, ODA Settlement Ends Lawsuit

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Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:18:06 GMT

Seattle Trademark Lawyer (2007-03-05): Western District Grants 30-Day Stay

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Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:01:15 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2007-02-27): It's Almost Over, But For the Handshakes

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Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:59:00 GMT

Seattle Trademark Lawyer (2007-02-27): Autodesk and ODA Discuss Settlement

Blog - A settlement on the horizon?

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:03:00 GMT

After nearly a month of no docket activity, Autodesk and ODA attorneys on Friday jointly filed a mot...

Blog - Deelip Menezes on Ownership and Control of DWG Files

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:57:00 GMT

Deelip Menezes has an ongoing discussion on his blog about ownership and control of data files gen...

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Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:57:07 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-02-07): TrustedDWG Misconception

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Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:55:37 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-02-06): Control Control Control

Blog - Autodesk, ODA Request 1 Month Extension

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:47:00 GMT

In a stipulation filed today [46] , Autodesk and ODA asked the court to delay the scheduled Februar...

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Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:07:33 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-25): Autodesk Statement on DWG and ODA

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Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:20:29 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-18): For The Record

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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:13:51 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-16): Another Way To Look At It

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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:12:31 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-16): The Question Is Still Open

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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:25:25 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-15): An Open Question to All Autodesk Bashers

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Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:19:57 GMT

upFront.eZine (2007-01-15): Did Autodesk Misjudge the ODA Case?

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Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:36:13 GMT

Architosh (2006-11-22): Beware 'end user'...

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Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:47:42 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2007-01-13): Autodesk vs ODA - A Conversation

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Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:24:11 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2007-01-12): Adsk vs ODA: Abhijit Oak Speaks

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Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:21:39 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2007-01-12): Adsk vs ODA: Law Suit Runs Out of Purpose

Blog - Autodesk Requests Preliminary Injunction, Changes TrustedDWG

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:26:00 GMT

As expected, Autodesk today filed a motion [43] for a preliminary injunction against ODA to replac...

Blog - ODA Answers Complaint, Makes Counterclaims

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:26:00 GMT

The Open Design Alliance has filed a response [42] to the Autodesk complaint [1] . The response d...

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Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:35:08 GMT

upFront.eZine (2006-12-19): Autodesk vs. ODA [Letters to the Editor]

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Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:33:23 GMT

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:23:50 GMT

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:18:25 GMT

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:09:01 GMT

MCAD Online (2006-11-06): Interview with Carl Bass: part 1

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:59:46 GMT

Rob Rodriguez.Blog (2006-11-20): What does it all mean?

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:47:18 GMT

Ricky Jordan's Blog (2006-11-21): DWG wars

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:42:16 GMT

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:59:00 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-03-13): Everybody Loves an AutoCAD Customer [comments]

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Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:48:16 GMT

umask 077 (2007-01-04): DRM obsession

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:37:24 GMT

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AECNews (2007-01-03): ODA Responds with Counter Claims

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WorldCAD Access (2007-01-03): Who Are the Lawyers...?

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:31:27 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-12-30): ODA Fights Back

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:29:06 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-12-21): Researching DwgCheck

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:28:01 GMT

AUGI Forum (2006-12-21): Autodesk sues ODA

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:26:23 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-12-20): slash.dot comments on ADSK vs ODA

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:25:48 GMT

Slashdot (2006-12-20): Autodesk Suing to Keep Format Closed

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:22:42 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-12-20): Trap Indeed

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:21:53 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-12-20): ASDK vs ODA: The Judge's Comments

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:20:38 GMT

AECNews (2006-12-15): ODA Releases New DWGdirect Libraries...

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WorldCAD Access (2006-12-15): Examine the Autodesk Complaint

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:15:53 GMT

RSS Blog (2006-12-08): File Format Trademark Infringement Dispute...

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AutoCADder (2006-12-12): Autodesk vs. ODA - it is about faking

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:11:21 GMT

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:09:09 GMT

Techdirt (2006-12-06): Using Trademark To Prevent Interoperability

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:07:16 GMT

EFF: Deep Links (2006-12-06): Using Trademark to Stymie Interoperability?

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:04:24 GMT

AECNews (2006-12-04): ODA Confirms Yares' Removal

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:03:17 GMT

Seattle Trademark Lawyer (2006-12-03): TRO Granted Against ODA over CAD Software

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:02:27 GMT

Alibre CEO (2006-11-30): Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:01:43 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-30): Breaking News: Evan Yares Out...

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:00:51 GMT

Cadalyst Magazine (2006-11-30): Autodesk Goes After ODA for Trademark Infringement

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:00:15 GMT

upFront.eZine (2006-11-28): Autodesk vs. ODA

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:57:42 GMT

StressFree (2006-11-27): AutoDesk sues the Open Design Alliance

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:57:04 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-11-27): ODA shoots itself in the foot

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:56:24 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-27): ODA Complies with Court Order

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:55:40 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-11-26): ADSK vs ODA: Yes, Maybe, No

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:54:35 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-11-25): Autodesk VS ODA - Compromise or Knock-Out

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:53:21 GMT

mCADForums (2006-11-24): Autodesk vs. ODA Documents [forum discussion]

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:52:37 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-11-24): Counterattack: ODA Fires Back

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:52:02 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-24): Drawings, Rolexes, and Unclean Hands...

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:51:18 GMT

RobiNZ CAD Blog (2006-11-23): Autodesk vs the Open Design Alliance

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:49:57 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-11-23): Backlash! Is DWG 2007 in Danger of Isolation?

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:49:17 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-11-23): After ODA, who's next on Autodesk's radar?

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:48:39 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-11-22): Whoops: ODA Can't Use "TrustedDWG" No More

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:45:51 GMT

Deelip Menezes (2006-11-22): Did the ODA walk into a trap?

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:44:59 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-22): Documents Available for Download

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:44:14 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-22): Court Favors Autodesk, Grants TRO

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:43:12 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-22): Text of Autodesk Complaint Against ODA...

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:41:58 GMT

mCADForums (2006-11-21): Autodesk Sues ODA [forum discussion]

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:40:51 GMT

All Points (2006-11-21): Possible Implications for Geospatial Companies

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:38:29 GMT

CAD Insider (2006-11-21): Autodesk Zeroes in On Open Drawing Alliance

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:37:39 GMT

AutoCADder (2006-11-21): Autodesk sues ODA - finally

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:36:39 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-20): [*] Autodesk Sues ODA...

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:34:55 GMT

AECNews (2006-09-12): ODA Reverse-Engineers AutoCAD 2007 DWG

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:34:05 GMT

AECNews (2006-11-20): Autodesk Statement Regarding Lawsuit...

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:32:51 GMT

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:22:02 GMT

Autodesk Forum (2006-06-20): TrustedDWG Discussion

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:21:40 GMT

Alibre CEO (2006-07-26): Warning: Solidworks puts DWG data at risk

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:20:09 GMT

Cadalyst Magazine (2006-11-07): TrustedDWG Problems (Bug Watch)

Heard Through The Grapevine....

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:18:51 GMT

WorldCAD Access (2006-11-20): Law Suit Shocker! Autodesk vs ODA

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Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:05:04 GMT

ODA (2006-05-12): DWG 2007 status

Blog - The new site is now official

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:19:00 GMT

My original Blogger.com blog is now dormant, and all the action has moved here. This new site has a...

Blog - Who are the lawyers? (plus other commentary)

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:24:00 GMT

Ralph Grabowski discusses the lawyers, Randall newton discusses the counterclaims, and ODA relocates...

Blog - Deelip Menezes: ODA Fights Back

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:02:00 GMT

Deelip Menezes comments on the ODA counterclaims: 2006-12-30 Deelip Menezes ODA Fights Back...

Blog - WorldCAD Access: Whiplash!

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:08:00 GMT

Ralph Grabowski comments on the ODA counterclaims: 2006-12-30 WorldCAD Access Whiplash!

Blog - WorldCAD Access: Researching DwgCheck

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 10:48:00 GMT

Ralph Grabowski discusses the DWGCHECK system variable in AutoCAD. For viewers wishing to research t...

Blog - Preliminary Injunction Hearing Set For February 20

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:32:00 GMT

The court has accepted [36] the revised schedule as stipulated [34] , and set a February 20 heari...

Blog - WorldCAD Access: The Judges Comments (and more views)

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:33:00 GMT

Today Ralph Grabowski discusses the recently released TRO hearing transcript [35] , Deelip Menezes ...

Blog - AUGI Forum: Autodesk sues ODA

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:25:00 GMT

This discussion on the AUGI (Autodesk User Group International) forum requires a (free) membership t...

Blog - Autodesk and ODA agree to timeline

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT

In a stipulation [34] filed today, Autodesk and ODA have agreed to a proposed timeline that would ...

Blog - TRO Hearing Transcript Filed

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:30:00 GMT

The court has filed a transcript [35] of the November 22 TRO hearing proceedings. It is a 54 page ...

Blog - Autodesk partially withdraws extension opposition

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:45:00 GMT

Autodesk has partially withdrawn their previous opposition to the ODA request for a 30 day extensi...

Blog - AECnews.com: ODA Releases New DWGDirect Libraries

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 04:02:00 GMT

2006-12-15 AECNews ODA Releases...

Blog - Court sets deadlines

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:34:00 GMT

The court issued an order [31] today that sets the following FRCP 26 deadlines: 2007-01-12: Dea...

Blog - Ralph Grabowski examines Autodesk's complaints

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

2006-12-14 WorldCAD Access Examine the Autodesk Complaint

Blog - Autodesk opposes 30 day extension

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:03:00 GMT

On December 13 Autodesk filed a motion [30] opposing the ODA's December 7 request [28] for a 30 ...

Blog - News and views (2006-12-12)

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:42:00 GMT

Below are links to various news items and blog posts about the Autodesk/ODA lawsuit, roughly in chro...

Blog - Lawsuit Tracker is born

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:29:00 GMT

First up is an archive of all court documents (in PDF format) associated with this case. Of partic...

Blog - Introduction

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:09:00 GMT

On November 12, 2006 Autodesk filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Open Design Alli...