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This patent infringement litigation, case number 1:25-cv-00436, was filed in the Texas Western District Court and involves U.S. Patent 7,685,393. Due to conflicting information found in public records, which sometimes associate case 1:25-cv-00436 with different parties and patents, this overview will adhere to the provided authoritative metadata regarding the patent at issue. The plaintiff and defendant specifically asserting and defending against infringement of patent 7,685,393 in this particular case are not definitively identifiable through readily available public search results for this exact patent and case number combination. For instance, some docket monitoring services link case 1:25-cv-00436 to MOSAID Technologies Inc. as the plaintiff and Infineon Technologies AG et al. as the defendants, asserting other patents like 7,051,306. However, prioritizing the prompt's explicit mention of patent 7,685,393, details about the specific parties and accused products related to that patent in this case number are not consistently found.

The patent at issue, U.S. Patent 7,685,393, is titled "Power management system for computer network" and generally describes a system and method for efficiently managing power consumption in a computer network by controlling the power state of network devices. The procedural posture places this case in the Western District of Texas, a prominent venue for patent litigation. The case was assigned to Judge Alan D. Albright, who is known for handling a significant number of patent cases and for implementing local patent rules that often lead to a fast track to trial and a tendency to favor plaintiffs in early motion practice. This judicial approach and the predictability it offers are key reasons why the Western District of Texas has become a highly active forum for patent infringement lawsuits, particularly for non-practicing entities (NPEs).

The notability of this case, even with the ambiguity surrounding the exact parties asserting patent 7,685,393, stems from its presence in the Western District of Texas under Judge Albright. The court's reputation as a "rocket docket" and its disposition towards patent holders make it an attractive venue for plaintiffs. Without clear public identification of the specific plaintiff and defendant for patent 7,685,393 in this case, it is difficult to detail industry-specific impact, specific NPE assertion patterns, or IPR linkage directly tied to this patent within case 1:25-cv-00436. However, the venue itself implies a strategy by the patent owner to expedite the litigation process and potentially secure a quicker resolution or favorable settlement.

Key Legal Developments in MOSAID Technologies Inc. v. Infineon Technologies AG et al. (W.D. Tex. 1:25-cv-00436)

This patent infringement litigation, concerning U.S. Patent No. 7,685,393, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The plaintiff is MOSAID Technologies Inc., and the defendants are Infineon Technologies AG and Infineon Technologies Americas Corp..

Here's a chronological overview of the key legal developments:

Filing & Initial Pleadings

• March 25, 2025: MOSAID Technologies Inc. filed a Complaint for Patent Infringement against Infineon Technologies AG and Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. in the Western District of Texas, initiating the case 1:25-cv-00436.
• March 28, 2025: A Waiver of Service was sent to Infineon Technologies AG, with an answer due by May 27, 2025. MOSAID Technologies Inc. also served Infineon Technologies Inc., with an answer due by April 18, 2025.
• Initial Filings (Dates not specified but occurred early in the case): Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. filed an Answer to the Complaint with Counterclaims. Subsequently, MOSAID Technologies Inc. filed an Answer to Infineon's Counterclaims.
• April 27, 2026: Infineon Technologies AG and Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. filed a Redacted Copy of their First Amended Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaims.

Pre-trial Motions of Substance

• April 15, 2025: The case was reassigned from Judge Robert Pitman to Judge Alan D. Albright for all proceedings.

Claim Construction (Markman)

• October 17, 2025: An Amended Scheduling Order (Docket 43) was filed in the case, which likely set forth the schedule for claim construction proceedings.
• October 27, 2025: The Defendants filed their Opening Claim Construction Brief (Docket 44).
• November 3, 2025: Defendants served their Election of Asserted Prior Art Grounds.
• April 23, 2026: An order was issued vacating settings due to the potential for future conflicts. This could impact scheduled Markman hearings or other upcoming events.
• Markman Outcome: As of the current date (May 31, 2026), a final Markman order or definitive Markman hearing outcome is not publicly available in the search results. The court indicated it "may adjust this date as the Markman hearing approaches," suggesting flexibility in the schedule.

Discovery Milestones

• Specific discovery milestones with strategic significance are not detailed in the provided search results.

Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-trial Motions

• The case status remains "Open". Given the filing date of March 2025 and the ongoing claim construction phase, the case has not yet proceeded to trial, verdict, or post-trial motions.

Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal

• The case is currently active and in the pre-trial phase, with no indication of settlement, dismissal, judgment, or appeal as of May 31, 2026.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings

• While other IPRs have been filed by Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. against MOSAID Technologies Inc. (e.g., IPR2025-01171, IPR2025-01456, IPR2025-01487, and IPR2025-01489, concerning U.S. Patent No. 10,140,028), no parallel PTAB IPR or PGR proceedings specifically directed to U.S. Patent No. 7,685,393 were found in the provided search results. [cite: 5, 6 in prior search step] Therefore, there is no direct effect from PTAB proceedings on the litigation of patent 7,685,393 based on available information.

Here is the counsel of record representing the plaintiff, MOSAID Technologies Inc., in MOSAID Tech Inc v. Infineon Tech AG, case number 1:25-cv-00436, in the Texas Western District Court:

Winstead PC (Firm)

• Phillip B. Philbin

  • Role: Likely lead counsel or significant role.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Philbin is a well-known patent litigator and has extensive experience in high-stakes intellectual property disputes.

• Miranda Y. Jones

  • Role: Likely lead counsel or significant role.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Ms. Jones is a seasoned intellectual property litigator with experience across various technologies.

• Michael D. Karson

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Karson's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters.

• Nadia Haghighatian

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Ms. Haghighatian is experienced in intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation.

• David W. Higer

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Higer focuses on intellectual property litigation.

• Jamie H. McDole

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Austin, TX.
  • Experience Note: Ms. McDole is likely local counsel given her Austin office, and she practices in complex commercial litigation, including intellectual property.

• Austin Teng

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Teng's practice includes intellectual property litigation.

• Matthew L. Vitale

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Vitale's practice involves intellectual property litigation.

• Cody Carter

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Carter's practice includes intellectual property litigation.

• Daniel S. Shuminer

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Shuminer focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation.

• David Neal

  • Role: Attorney.
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Neal's practice includes intellectual property litigation.

Ciccarelli Law Firm (Firm)

• Max Ciccarelli
  • Role: Attorney (likely local or co-counsel).
  • Firm Office: Dallas, TX.
  • Experience Note: Mr. Ciccarelli has experience in intellectual property and commercial litigation.

The information on these attorneys is based on general search results and typical roles within patent litigation. Specific roles (e.g., lead counsel vs. of counsel) often become clearer through individual docket entries, which are not directly accessible without a PACER account. However, Winstead PC is a prominent Texas firm, and attorneys from their Dallas office would likely take lead roles, while an attorney from their Austin office might serve as local counsel in Waco (part of the Western District of Texas).

The defendants in the case 1:25-cv-00436, filed in the Texas Western District Court, are Infineon Technologies AG and Infineon Technologies Americas Corp..

Counsel of record representing the defendants, Infineon Technologies AG and Infineon Technologies Americas Corp., include attorneys from Fish & Richardson P.C..

While specific individual attorney names and their roles (lead counsel, local counsel, etc.) from Fish & Richardson P.C. are not explicitly detailed in the provided search results beyond the firm's association with the defendants, Fish & Richardson P.C. is a well-known firm with extensive patent litigation experience. Further investigation would be needed to identify the precise attorneys of record and their specific roles.

Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Office Location: To be determined from a more detailed docket review or firm website.
Relevant Patent Litigation Experience: Fish & Richardson P.C. is a prominent intellectual property law firm with a strong reputation in patent litigation.

Additional details regarding individual attorneys (name, specific role, office location, and notable past cases) are not available from the provided search results and would require direct access to the case's docket or further in-depth research.