State of Vermont v. MPHJ Technology Investments, LLC

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Case Number:

2:13-cv-00170

Court:

Vermont

Nature of Suit:

Patent

Judge:

William K. Sessions III

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  1. April 16, 2014

    Vt. AG's Suit Against 'Patent Troll' Sent To State Court

    A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit by Vermont's attorney general accusing so-called patent troll MPHJ Technology Investments LLC of violating state consumer protection laws must be heard in state court, rejecting MPHJ's claim that the case hinged on federal patent law.

  2. March 10, 2014

    Vt. AG Drops Bid To Get 'Patent Troll' Threats Barred

    Vermont's attorney general said Friday that he planned to drop a request for an injunction that would bar a so-called patent troll from threatening to sue businesses in the state, after a judge said the request may be preempted by federal patent law.

  3. February 10, 2014

    Patent Troll Calls Vt. AG's Suit A Sham, Seeks Sanctions

    The so-called patent troll accused by Vermont's attorney general of violating the state's consumer protection law by sending licensing demand letters asked a court Friday to impose sanctions on the state, calling its suit "a textbook case of sham litigation."

  4. September 20, 2013

    'Patent Troll' Wants Vt. AG Consumer Protection Suit Nixed

    The so-called patent troll sued by Vermont's attorney general over alleged violations of the state's consumer protection laws asked a court Tuesday to throw out the suit, calling it an "unprecedented" interference by a state into the federal patent system.

  5. June 11, 2013

    'Patent Troll' Wants Vt. AG's Suit In Federal Court

    The so-called patent troll sued in state court by Vermont's attorney general over alleged violations of the state's consumer protection laws asked to have the case removed to federal court Friday, arguing that it hinges on patent law issues that only federal courts can decide.

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