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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
MICROSOFT CORP., Plaintiff,
V.
Civil Action No. 07-090-SLR Hon. Sue L . Robinson
ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS and GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC., Defendants.
MICROSOFT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND ITS RESPONSE TO GENESYS ' S COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO SUBSTITUTE CORRECT NAME FOR ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft") hereby moves for leave to amend its response to the counterclaims alleged by Defendant/Counterclaimant Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. ("Genesys") that allege infiingement by Microsoft of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,953,332 ("the `332 patent") and 6,167,395 ("the `395 patent") and to substitute the correct name of "Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise" for defendant Alcatel Business Systems. Pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, a signed copy of Microsoft's proposed amended response is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and a redline version of the proposed pleading (showing changes from the prior version) is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Microsoft's motion to amend is being
submitted in accordance with the Court's August 3, 2007 Scheduling Order which requires "[a]ll motions to join other parties and amend the pleadings shall be filed on or before November 30, 2007." (D.I. 26)
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Specifically, Microsoft seeks to: (i) add the additional defense of inequitable conduct, stemming from Genesys's failure to submit material prior art references to the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") during the prosecution of the `332 and `395 patents; and (ii) substitute the correct name for defendant Alcatel Business Systems, which has been changed to Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise ("ALE") according to the representations of ABS's counsel. Applicants for a patent have a duty to prosecute patent applications in the PTO with candor, good faith, and honesty. 37 C.F.R. § 1.56; Molins PLC v. Textron, Inc., 48 F.3d 1172, 1178 (Fed. Cir. 1995). This duty of disclosure extends to each applicant for a patent, as well as to all individuals substantively associated with the prosecution of a patent application. 37 C.F.R. § 1.56; Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, § 2001. To plead that a patent is unenforceable due to inequitable conduct, Microsoft must allege that an individual who owed a duty of disclosure to the Patent Office failed to submit material information with the specific intent of deceiving or misleading the patent examiner into allowing the claims. See 37 C.F.R. § 1.56; Molins, 48 F.3d at 1178. "Material" information is that which (1) establishes (by itself or in combination with other information) a prima facie case of unpatentability of a claim, or (2) refutes, or is inconsistent with, a position the applicant took in opposing an argument of unpatentability by the PTO or in asserting an argument of patentability. 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b). Moreover, it is well settled that Microsoft need not prove intent to deceive the Patent Office by direct evidence. Li Second Family Ltd. Partnership v. Toshiba Corp., 231 F.3d 1373,1381 (Fed. Cir. 2000). One may infer intent from the surrounding circumstances,
including knowledge of a material prior art reference. Id.; see also Merck & Co., Inc. v. Danbury Pharmacal, Inc., 873 F.2d 1418, 1422 (Fed. Cir. 1989) ("Intent need not, and rarely can, be proven by direct evidence.").
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Here, those associated with the prosecution of the asserted Genesys patents failed to satisfy the duty of candor by withholding material prior art references during the prosecution of the `332 and `395 patents with the specific intent of deceiving or misleading the PTO. Those associated with the prosecution of the `332 and `395 patents were aware of the material prior art references because they were cited during prosecution of co-pending patent applications related to the `332 and `395 patents. The prior art references also are material to the patentability of the asserted patents, especially since the co-pending related patent applications disclose the same or similar technology to that claimed in the asserted patents. See Nilssen v. Osram Sylvania, Inc., 504 F.3d 1223, 1235 (Fed. Cir. 2007) ("Information is material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable examiner would have considered the information important in deciding whether to allow the application to issue as a patent. The fact that Nilssen had repeatedly cited or had cited to him the prior art references in question [in other co-pending applications] makes it highly likely that a reasonable examiner would have wanted to consider the information in the withheld patents in determining patentability." (citation omitted)). Microsoft notes that its proposed amendment is filed before either side has taken any deposition discovery, and before Genesys has produced any documents in this case (aside from those documents produced by ABS during the related investigation before the International Trade Commission). The amendment also comes more than two months before the completion of fact discovery, and more than six months before the completion of expert discovery. As such, Genesys will not suffer any prejudice from the amendment. Microsoft also seeks to substitute the correct name of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise ("ALE") for defendant Alcatel Business Systems. This substitution is based on the representations made
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by Alcatel Business Systems during the ITC investigation that it has changed its name to ALE. See Exhibit C (ITC Order substituting respondent from Alcatel Business Systems to ALE). For the foregoing reasons, Microsoft respectfully requests that the Court grants Microsoft's motion for leave to amend its response to Genesys ' s counterclaims and to substitute the correct name of Alcatel -Lucent Enterprise for ABS. Respectfully submitted, Dated : November 30, 2007 MICROSOFT CORPORATION By its attorneys,
/s/ Thomas L. Halkowski Thomas L. Halkowski (#4099) FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
919 N. Market Street, Suite 1100 P.O. Box 1114 Wilmington, DE 19899-1114 Tel: (302) 652-5070 Fax: (302) 652-0607 E-Mail : halkowski(?,fr.com John E. Gartman
FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. 12390 El Camino Real San Diego , CA 92130 Telephone : (858) 678-5070
Facsimile : (858) 678-5099 E-Mail: gartmangfr.com Ruffin B . Cordell Linda Liu Kordziel Indranil Mukerji
Kori Anne Bagrowski FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
1425 K Street N.W., Suite 1100 Washington D.C. 20005 Tel: (202) 783-5070 Fax: (202) 783-2331 E-Mail: kordziel e,fr.com E-Mail : [email protected] E-Mail : bagro [email protected]
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RULE 7.1.1 CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that counsel for Microsoft has made reasonable efforts to reach agreement with the opposing attorneys on the matters set forth in the motion. Counsel for Genesys and ALE has represented that they do not oppose the motion to amend.
/s/ Thomas L. Halkowski Thomas L. Halkowski (#4099)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on this 30"' day of November, 2007, I electronically filed the attached MICROSOFT ' S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND ITS RESPONSE TO GENESYS'S COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO SUBSTITUTE CORRECT NAME FOR ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS with the Clerk of Court using CM/ECF which will send electronic notification of such filing(s) to the following Delaware counsel: Jack B. Blumenfeld Maryellen Noreika MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNEL LLP 1201 North Market Street P.O. Box 1347 Wilmington, DE 19899-1347 j blumenfel d@mnat. c om [email protected] I also certify that copies were caused to be served on November 30, 2007 upon the following via electronic mail: Jack B. Blumenfeld Maryellen Noreika MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNEL LLP 1201 North Market Street P.O. Box 1347 Wilmington, DE 19899-1347 [email protected] [email protected] Steven C. Cherny LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000 New York, NY 10022 Steven [email protected] David A. Nelson LATHAM & WATKINS LLP Sears Tower, Suite 5800 Chicago, IL 60606 [email protected] /s/ Thomas L. Halkowski) Thomas L. Halkwoski (4099)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
MICROSOFT CORP., Plaintiff,
V.
Civil Action No. 07-090-SLR Hon. Sue L. Robinson
[ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS] ALCATEL-LUCENT ENTERPRISE and GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC., Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MICROSOFT CORPORATION'S AMENDED REPLY TO GENESYS'S COUNTERCLAIMS Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), on personal knowledge as to its own acts and upon information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry as to acts of third parties, hereby responds to the counterclaims set forth in the Answer and Counterclaims of Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. ("Genesys's Counterclaims") filed on July 13, 2007 by Counterclaim Plaintiff Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. ("Genesys") as follows: Parties 1. In response to Paragraph 1 of Genesys's Counterclaims, Microsoft admits that
Genesys is incorporated in California and has its offices at 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Daly City, California 94014. 2. In response to Paragraph 2 of Genesys's Counterclaims, Microsoft admits that it
is a Washington corporation with a principal place of business at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052.
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Jurisdiction and Venue 3. Microsoft admits that the Court has subject matter jurisdiction over Microsoft's
claims. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny whether the Court has subject matter jurisdiction over Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 3 of Genesys's Counterclaims. 4. Microsoft does not respond to Paragraph 4 of Genesys's Counterclaims because
Paragraph 4 states conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent any response is required, Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 4. 5. Microsoft does not contest that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in this District,
and that venue is proper in this Court for the purposes of this litigation only. Microsoft denies that it has committed acts of infringement in this District or elsewhere. Microsoft denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 5 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Facts 6. Microsoft admits that an uncertified copy of United States Patent No. 6,167,395
("the `395 patent") entitled "Method and Apparatus for Creating Specialized Multimedia Threads in a Multimedia Communication Center" is attached to Genesys's Counterclaims as Exhibit A. Microsoft admits the `395 patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 26, 2000. Microsoft denies the `395 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys is the owner by valid assignment of the entire right, title and interest in and to the `395 patent, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that the inventors of the `395 patent are Christopher Clemmett MacLeod Beck, Jonathan Michael Berke, Joel A. Johnstone,
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Robin Marie Mitchell, James Karl Powers, Mark Franklin Sidell and Charles Dazler Knuff, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 6 of Genesys's Counterclaims. 7. Microsoft admits that an uncertified copy of United States Patent No. 5,953,332
("the `332 patent") entitled "Agent-initiated Dynamic Requeing" is attached to Genesys's Counterclaims as Exhibit B. Microsoft admits the `332 patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 14, 1999. Microsoft denies the `332 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys is the owner by valid assignment of the entire right, title and interest in and to the `332 patent, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that the inventor of the `332 patent is Alec Miloslavsky, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 7 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count I: Non-Infringement 8. 9. Microsoft incorporates by reference each of its answers to Paragraphs 1-7 above. Microsoft admits that by the filing of its Complaint, it has asserted a claim against
Genesys for the infringement of the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent. 10. Whether or not Genesys has denied Microsoft's allegations of infringement of the
`439 Patent and the `289 Patent is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys believes that the Complaint has been filed without good cause, and therefore denies same.
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11.
Microsoft admits that Genesys infringes the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent and
that Genesys appears to contend it does not infringe these patents. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 12. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 12 of Genesys ' s Counterclaims.
Count II: Invalidity 13. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-12 above. 14. Microsoft admits that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent are valid and
enforceable and that Genesys appears to contend these patents are invalid and/or unenforceable. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 15. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 15 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count III: Unenforceability 16. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-15 above. 17. Microsoft admits that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent are valid and
enforceable and that Genesys appears to contend these patents are invalid and/or unenforceable. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 18. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 18 of Genesys's Counterclaims.
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Microsoft admits the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent both name Stephen M.
Liffick as the inventor. Microsoft denies that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent claim virtually identical inventions. Microsoft admits Claim 1 of the `439 Patent claims: In an environment where subscribers call a user over a telephone network, wherein a user telephone is coupled with the telephone network, a system for processing an incoming call from a subscriber to a user in the telephone network according to user specifications, the system comprising: a data structure contained within a computer network to store userselectable criteria for call processing, wherein the data structure stores the user-selectable criteria in one or more lists that are used in filtering an incoming call and wherein some of the one or more lists are used to filter the incoming call according to current activity of subscribers on the computer network or according to current activity of the user on the computer network; a computer network access port used by the telephone network to access the data structure such that the telephone network has access to the one or more lists over the computer network access port; and a controller to receive the incoming call designated for the user telephone and to process the incoming call in accordance with the user-selectable criteria, the controller accessing the user-selectable criteria in the one or more lists of the data structure via the computer network access port and thereby applying the userselectable criteria to the incoming call. Microsoft admits Claim 1 of the `289 Patent claims: In a system that includes a telephone network and a computer network with one or more users, wherein each user is connected through a user computer the computer network and is logically connected through the computer network to the telephone network, a method of determining when to establish telephone communication between two parties, at least one of whom is a user connected to said computer network, comprising: at the computer network, receiving information from the telephone network that a first party from whom a call is originating desires to establish telephone communication with a second party;
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at the computer network, monitoring activity of a user computer connected to the computer network and associated with the second party; at the computer network, storing a set of pre-determined rules for determining when the second party is available to take a call from the first party; at the computer network, using the set of a pre-determined rules to process i) the information received from the telephone network regarding the call being originated by the first party, and ii) information regarding the monitored activity of the user computer of the second party, to determine when the second party is available to take the call originated by the first party; and using the information processed at the computer network to facilitate connecting the call originated by the first party through the telephone network to the second party. Microsoft denies all other averments of Paragraph 19 of Genesys's Counterclaims. 20. Microsoft admits the 1439 Patent lists three references on its cover and that the
`289 Patent lists five references on its cover. Microsoft admits the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent list different patent examiners on their respective covers. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny all remaining averments of Paragraph 20 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 21. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 21 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 22. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 22 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 23. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 23 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count IV: Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,167,395 24. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-23 above.
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25. 26. 27. 28.
Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 25 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 26 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 27 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 28 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count V: Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,953,332
29.
Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-28 above. 30. 31. 32. 33. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 30 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 31 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 32 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 33 of Genesys's Counterclaims. MICROSOFT'S DEFENSES In addition to the defenses described below, Microsoft expressly reserves the right to assert additional defenses as they become known through the course of discovery or otherwise.
First Defense NON-INFRINGEMENT 34. Microsoft has not infringed and does not infringe , literally or under the doctrine of
equivalents, any valid, enforceable claim of the `395 and `332 patents, directly, indirectly, contributorily, or by inducement, and has not otherwise committed any act in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271. Second Defense INVALIDITY 35. The `395 and `332 patents are invalid because they fail to comply with one or
more of the statutory requirements of patentability specified by Title 35 U.S.C. § 101 et. seq.,
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including, without limitation 35 U.S.C. §§ 102, 103, and/or 112. Third, Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Defenses LACHES, WAIVER, EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL, AND/OR UNCLEAN HANDS 36. The relief sought by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is barred in
whole or in part by the equitable doctrines of laches, waiver, equitable estoppel, and/or unclean hands. Seventh Defense PROSECUTION HISTORY ESTOPPEL 37. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is estopped from construing any
valid, enforceable claim of the `395 and `332 patents to be infringed or to have been infringed, either literally or by application of the doctrine of equivalents, by any method or product manufactured, used or imported, sold or offered for sale by Microsoft in view of prior art and/or because of admissions and statements made to the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") during prosecution of the application leading to the issuance of the `395 and `332 patents or any related patent, because of disclosure or language in the specification of the `395 and `332 patents, and/or because of limitations in the claims of the `395 and `332 patents. Eighth Defense GOVERNMENT SALES 38. Microsoft's sales of products and services to the United States Government are
not subject to Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s claims of infringement of the patents-in-suit under 28 U.S.C. § 1498(a). Ninth Defense LIMITATION ON EQUITABLE RELIEF 39. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is not entitled to injunctive or
other equitable relief because any injury to Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is
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not irreparable; Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. has an adequate remedy at law for any claims it can prove; considering the balance of hardships between Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. and Microsoft, an injunction is not warranted; and the public interest would be disserved by an injunction. Tenth Defense LIMITATIONS ON RECOVERY 40. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s claims for relief are limited by
35 U.S.C. §§ 286, 287, and/or 288. Eleventh Defense FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM 41. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s has failed to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted. Twelfth Defense INEQUITABLE CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO THE `395 PATENT 42. Upon information and belief, the '395 patent is unenforceable for inequitable
conduct because one or more of the individuals (including, for example, Mr. Donald Boys, prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which led to the '395 patent knew of material information which was withheld from the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application that led to the '395 patent with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
43.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals (including, for attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution
example, Mr. Donald Boys, the
of the application which issued as the '395 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S . Patent No. 5,594,791 (the `791 reference)) prior to the issuance of the '395 patent.
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44.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent was aware of the '791 reference by at least September 2000. In September 2000, the '791 reference was cited in several co-pending applications related to the `395 patent application. Not only does the '395 patent claim priority to the co-pending related applications, but the co-pending related applications disclose the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '395 patent.
45.
The '791 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of the
`395 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56 (b) , especially since the `791 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related applications to merit citation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
46.
Upon information and belief, the '791 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent.
47.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '395 patent withheld the '791 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
48.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals (including, for
example, Mr. Donald Boys, the prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,696,811 (the '811 reference)) prior to issuance of the '395 patent.
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49.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent was aware of the '811 reference by at least April 2000. The '811 reference was cited in April 2000 in the commonlyowned Application Serial No. PCT/USOO/00781 (now W02000/49778 ), and later in May 2001 in the commonly-owned U.S. Application No 09/253,277 Application (issued U.S. Patent No. 6,381,640). The '395 patent and co-pending related applications claim priority from a common parent application - Application Serial No. 09/151,429 (issued U.S. Patent No. 6,230,197). The co-pending related applications also disclose the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '395 patent.
50.
The '811 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of
`395 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b), especially since the `811 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit citation by the International Search Authority at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the `811 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit later citation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
51.
Upon information and belief, the '811 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent.
52.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '395 patent withheld the '811 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Thirteenth Defense INEQUITABLE CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO THE 1322 PATENT 53. Upon information and belief, the '332 patent is unenforceable for inequitable
conduct because one or more of the individuals (including, for example, Mr. Donald Boys, prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which led to the '332 patent knew of material information which was withheld from the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application that led to the '332 patent with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
54.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,684,870 (the '870 patent)) prior to issuance of the '332 patent.
55.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent were aware of the '870 reference by at least June 1998. In June 1998, the '870 reference was cited in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/946,387. (issued U.S. Patent No. 5,946,387 ) . Not only does the '332 patent claim priority to the co-pending related application, but the co-pending related application discloses the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '332 patent.
56.
The '870 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of the
`322 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b), especially since the '870 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit citation by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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57.
Upon information and belief, the '870 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent.
58.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '332 patent withheld the '870 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Wherefore , Microsoft prays for an Order and Judgment from this Honorable Court: a. dismissing with prejudice in their entirety Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories , Inc.'s Counterclaims in favor of Microsoft and denying Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories , Inc. damages , interest, costs, attorneys' fees, and any other legal and equitable relief requested by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.; b. adjudging this case "exceptional" within the meaning of 35 U.S . C. § 285, entitling Microsoft to an award of its reasonable attorneys ' fees, expenses , costs; and c. granting such other and further equitable or legal relief as the Court deems proper.
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Microsoft hereby demands trial by jury on all issues so triable.
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Dated : November 30, 2007
Respectfully submitted, MICROSOFT CORPORATION By its attorneys,
/s/ Thomas L. Halkowski Thomas L. Halkowski (#4099) FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
919 N. Market Street , Suite 1100 P.O. Box 1114 Wilmington, DE 19899-1114 Tel: (302) 652-5070 Fax: (302) 652-0607 E-Mail: [email protected]
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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, D.C.
In the Matter of
CERTAIN UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS USED WITH SUCH SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
Investigation No. 337-TA-598
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: 11 ; 00 rn Order No . 19: Initial Determination Amending Complaint And Notice Of Investigation To Reflect A Corporation Name Change Regarding Respondent N c w < On October 12, 2007, respondent Alcatel Business Systems (ABS), pursuant to
Commission rule 210.14(b)(10), filed an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect a corporate name change from Alcatel Business Systems to AlcatelLucent Enterprise. (Motion Docket No. 598-26.) ABS first advised the parties in its response to the staff's Interrogatory No. 1, that "[e]ffective May 1, 2007, Alcatel Business Systems operates under the name Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise." (Exhibit 1, ABS' Response to Staff's Interrogatory No. 1 (Public Version).) During the October 9, 2007, prehearing conference, in an effort to prevent any confusion as to party witnesses, counsel for ABS informed the administrative law judge that ABS recently changed its corporate name to Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. (Tr. at 168:172.) The administrative law judge finds good cause exists to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect the correct corporate name of respondent. Motion No. 598-26 is granted. This initial determination, pursuant to Commission rule 210.42(c), is hereby CERTIFIED to the Commission. Pursuant to Commission rule 210.42(h)(3), this initial determination shall
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become the determination of the Commission within thirty (30) days after the date of service hereof unless the Commission grants a petition for review of this initial determination pursuant to Commission rule 210.43, or orders on its own motion a review of the initial determination or certain issues therein pursuant to Commission rule 210.44. On October 15, 2007, each of the parties received a copy of this order.
Paul J. Luckern Administrative Law Judge
Issued : October 15, 2007
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CERTAIN UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS USED WITH SUCH SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
Investigation No. 337-TA-598
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marilyn R. Abbott, hereby certify that the attached Order was served by hand upon Commission Investigative Attorney David O. Lloyd, Esq., and upon the following parties via first class mail, and air mail where necessary, on October 15, 2007.
arilyn R. Abbott, Secretary U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street , SW - Room 112 Washington , DC 20436
For Complainant Microsoft Corporation: Jeffrey R. Whieldon, Esq. Fish & Richardson PC
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005
John E. Gartman, Esq. Fish & Richardson PC 12390 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130
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CERTAIN UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PRODUCTS USED WITH SUCH SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE pg. 2
For Respondent Alcatel Business Systems: David M. Famum Latham & Watkins LLP
555 Eleventh Street, NW, Ste. 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1304
Steven C. Cherny, Esq. Latham, & Watkins LLP 885 Third Avenue, Ste. 1000 New York, NY 10022-4834 David A. Nelson, Esq. Sasha D. Mayergoyz, Esq. Latham, & Watkins LLP
233 South Wacker Drive, Ste. 5800 Chicago, IL 60606-6306
Renny Hwang, Esq. Latham, & Watkins LLP
633 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2007
F. David Foster, Esq. James B. Altman, Esq.
Miller & Chevalier Chartered 655 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
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Sherry Robinson LEXIS-NEXIS 8891 Gander Creek Drive Miamisburg, OH 45342 Ronnita Green Thomson West 1100 - 13`h Street NW Suite 200
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
MICROSOFT CORP., Plaintiff,
V.
Civil Action No. 07-090-SLR Hon. Sue L. Robinson JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ALCATEL-LUCENT ENTERPRISE and GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC., Defendants.
[PROPOSED ] ORDER GRANTING MICROSOFT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND ITS RESPONSE TO GENESYS'S COUNTERCLAIMS AND TO SUBSTITUTE CORRECT NAME FOR ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS Before the Court is Microsoft Corporation's unopposed motion for leave to amend its response to the counterclaims alleged by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc., and to substitute the correct name of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise for Alcatel Business Systems. It is hereby ORDERED that Microsoft's motion is GRANTED.
Dated:
The Honorable Sue L. Robinson
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
MICROSOFT CORP., Plaintiff, V. ALCATEL-LUCENT ENTERPRISE and GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC., Defendants. Civil Action No. 07-090-SLR Hon. Sue L. Robinson JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MICROSOFT CORPORATION'S AMENDED REPLY TO GENESYS'S COUNTERCLAIMS Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), on personal knowledge as to its own acts and upon information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry as to acts of third parties, hereby responds to the counterclaims set forth in the Answer and Counterclaims of Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. ("Genesys's Counterclaims") filed on July 13, 2007 by Counterclaim Plaintiff Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. ("Genesys") as follows: Parties 1. In response to Paragraph 1 of Genesys's Counterclaims, Microsoft admits that
Genesys is incorporated in California and has its offices at 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Daly City, California 94014. 2. In response to Paragraph 2 of Genesys ' s Counterclaims , Microsoft admits that it
is a Washington corporation with a principal place of business at One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052.
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Jurisdiction and Venue 3. Microsoft admits that the Court has subject matter jurisdiction over Microsoft's
claims. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny whether the Court has subject matter jurisdiction over Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 3 of Genesys's Counterclaims. 4. Microsoft does not respond to Paragraph 4 of Genesys's Counterclaims because
Paragraph 4 states conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent any response is required, Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 4. 5. Microsoft does not contest that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in this District,
and that venue is proper in this Court for the purposes of this litigation only. Microsoft denies that it has committed acts of infringement in this District or elsewhere. remaining averments of Paragraph 5 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Facts 6. Microsoft admits that an uncertified copy of United States Patent No. 6,167,395 Microsoft denies all
("the `395 patent") entitled "Method and Apparatus for Creating Specialized Multimedia Threads in a Multimedia Communication Center" is attached to Genesys's Counterclaims as Exhibit A. Microsoft admits the `395 patent was issued by the United States Patent and
Trademark Office on December 26, 2000. Microsoft denies the `395 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft is without sufficient
knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys is the owner by valid assignment of the entire right, title and interest in and to the `395 patent, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that the inventors of the `395 patent are Christopher Clemmett MacLeod Beck, Jonathan Michael Berke, Joel A. Johnstone,
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Robin Marie Mitchell, James Karl Powers, Mark Franklin Sidell and Charles Dazler Knuff, and therefore denies the same. Genesys's Counterclaims. 7. Microsoft admits that an uncertified copy of United States Patent No. 5,953,332 Microsoft denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 6 of
("the `332 patent") entitled "Agent-initiated Dynamic Requeing" is attached to Genesys's Counterclaims as Exhibit B. Microsoft admits the `332 patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 14, 1999. Microsoft denies the `332 patent was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft is without
sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys is the owner by valid assignment of the entire right, title and interest in and to the `332 patent, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that the
inventor of the `332 patent is Alec Miloslavsky, and therefore denies the same. Microsoft denies all remaining averments of Paragraph 7 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count I: Non-Infringement 8. 9. Microsoft incorporates by reference each of its answers to Paragraphs 1-7 above. Microsoft admits that by the filing of its Complaint, it has asserted a claim against
Genesys for the infringement of the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent. 10. Whether or not Genesys has denied Microsoft's allegations of infringement of the
`439 Patent and the `289 Patent is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny that Genesys believes that the Complaint has been filed without good cause, and therefore denies same.
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11.
Microsoft admits that Genesys infringes the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent and
that Genesys appears to contend it does not infringe these patents. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 12. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 12 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count II: Invalidity 13. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-12 above. 14. Microsoft admits that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent are valid and
enforceable and that Genesys appears to contend these patents are invalid and/or unenforceable. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 15. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 15 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count III: Unenforceability 16. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-15 above. 17. Microsoft admits that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent are valid and
enforceable and that Genesys appears to contend these patents are invalid and/or unenforceable. Whether or not an actual controversy exists is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. 18. 19. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 18 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft admits the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent both name Stephen M.
Liffick as the inventor. Microsoft denies that the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent claim virtually identical inventions. Microsoft admits Claim 1 of the `439 Patent claims:
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In an environment where subscribers call a user over a telephone network, wherein a user telephone is coupled with the telephone network, a system for processing an incoming call from a subscriber to a user in the telephone network according to user specifications, the system comprising: a data structure contained within a computer network to store userselectable criteria for call processing, wherein the data structure stores the user-selectable criteria in one or more lists that are used in filtering an incoming call and wherein some of the one or more lists are used to filter the incoming call according to current activity of subscribers on the computer network or according to current activity of the user on the computer network; a computer network access port used by the telephone network to access the data structure such that the telephone network has access to the one or more lists over the computer network access port; and a controller to receive the incoming call designated for the user telephone and to process the incoming call in accordance with the user-selectable criteria, the controller accessing the user-selectable criteria in the one or more lists of the data structure via the computer network access port and thereby applying the userselectable criteria to the incoming call. Microsoft admits Claim 1 of the `289 Patent claims: In a system that includes a telephone network and a computer network with one or more users, wherein each user is connected through a user computer the computer network and is logically connected through the computer network to the telephone network, a method of determining when to establish telephone communication between two parties, at least one of whom is a user connected to said computer network, comprising: at the computer network, receiving information from the telephone network that a first party from whom a call is originating desires to establish telephone communication with a second party; at the computer network, monitoring activity of a user computer connected to the computer network and associated with the second party;
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at the computer network, storing a set of pre-determined rules for determining when the second party is available to take a call from the first party; at the computer network, using the set of a pre-determined rules to process i) the information received from the telephone network regarding the call being originated by the first party, and ii) information regarding the monitored activity of the user computer of the second party, to determine when the second party is available to take the call originated by the first party; and using the information processed at the computer network to facilitate connecting the call originated by the first party through the telephone network to the second party. Microsoft denies all other averments of Paragraph 19 of Genesys's Counterclaims. 20. Microsoft admits the `439 Patent lists three references on its cover and that the
`289 Patent lists five references on its cover. Microsoft admits the `439 Patent and the `289 Patent list different patent examiners on their respective covers. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny all remaining averments of Paragraph 20 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 21. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 21 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 22. Microsoft is without sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the
averments of Paragraph 22 of Genesys's Counterclaims, and therefore denies same. 23. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 23 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count IV: Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,167,395 24. Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-23 above. 25. 26. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 25 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 26 of Genesys's Counterclaims.
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27. 28.
Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 27 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 28 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Count V : Infringement of U.S. Patent No . 5,953,332
29.
Microsoft restates and incorporates by reference each of its responses to
Paragraphs 1-28 above. 30. 31. 32. 33. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 30 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 31 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 32 of Genesys's Counterclaims. Microsoft denies the averments of Paragraph 33 of Genesys's Counterclaims. MICROSOFT'S DEFENSES In addition to the defenses described below, Microsoft expressly reserves the right to assert additional defenses as they become known through the course of discovery or otherwise.
First Defense NON-INFRINGEMENT 34. Microsoft has not infringed and does not infringe , literally or under the doctrine of
equivalents, any valid, enforceable claim of the `395 and `332 patents, directly, indirectly, contributorily, or by inducement, and has not otherwise committed any act in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271. Second Defense INVALIDITY 35. The `395 and `332 patents are invalid because they fail to comply with one or
more of the statutory requirements of patentability specified by Title 35 U.S.C. § 101 et. se g., including, without limitation 35 U.S.C. §§ 102, 103, and/or 112.
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Third, Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Defenses LACHES, WAIVER, EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL, AND/OR UNCLEAN HANDS 36. The relief sought by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is barred in
whole or in part by the equitable doctrines of laches, waiver, equitable estoppel, and/or unclean hands. Seventh Defense PROSECUTION HISTORY ESTOPPEL 37. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is estopped from construing any
valid, enforceable claim of the `395 and `332 patents to be infringed or to have been infringed, either literally or by application of the doctrine of equivalents, by any method or product manufactured, used or imported, sold or offered for sale by Microsoft in view of prior art and/or because of admissions and statements made to the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") during prosecution of the application leading to the issuance of the `395 and `332 patents or any related patent, because of disclosure or language in the specification of the `395 and `332 patents, and/or because of limitations in the claims of the `395 and `332 patents. Eighth Defense GOVERNMENT SALES 38. Microsoft's sales of products and services to the United States Government are
not subject to Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s claims of infringement of the patents-in-suit under 28 U.S.C. § 1498(a). Ninth Defense LIMITATION ON EQUITABLE RELIEF 39. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is not entitled to injunctive or
other equitable relief because any injury to Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is not irreparable; Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. has an adequate remedy at law
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for any claims it can prove; considering the balance of hardships between Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. and Microsoft, an injunction is not warranted; and the public interest would be disserved by an injunction. Tenth Defense LIMITATIONS ON RECOVERY 40. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s claims for relief are limited by
35 U.S.C. §§ 286, 287, and/or 288. Eleventh Defense FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM 41. Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s has failed to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted. Twelfth Defense INEQUITABLE CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO THE 1395 PATENT 42. Upon information and belief, the '395 patent is unenforceable for inequitable
conduct because one or more of the individuals (including, for example, Mr. Donald Boys, the prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which led to the '395 patent knew of material information which was withheld from the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application that led to the '395 patent with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
43.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals (including, for
example, Mr. Donald Boys, the prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,594,791 (the `791 reference)) prior to the issuance of the '395 patent.
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44.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent was aware of the '791 reference by at least September 2000. In September 2000, the '791 reference was cited in several co-pending applications related to the `395 patent application. Not only does the '395 patent claim priority to the co-pending related applications, but the co-pending related applications disclose the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '395 patent.
45.
The '791 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of the
`395 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b), especially since the `791 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related applications to merit citation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
46.
Upon information and belief, the '791 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent.
47.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '395 patent withheld the '791 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
48.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals (including, for
example, Mr. Donald Boys, the prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,696,811 (the '811 reference)) prior to issuance of the '395 patent.
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49.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent was aware of the '811 reference by at least April 2000. The '811 reference was cited in April 2000 in the commonlyowned Application Serial No. PCT/USOO/00781 (now W02000/49778), and later in May 2001 in the commonly-owned U.S. Application No 09/253,277 Application (issued U.S. Patent No. 6,381,640). The '395 patent and co-pending related applications claim priority from a common parent application - Application Serial No. 09/151,429 (issued U.S. Patent No. 6,230,197). The co-pending related applications also disclose the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '395 patent.
50.
The '811 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of the
`395 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b), especially since the `811 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit citation by the International Search Authority at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the `811 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit later citation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
51.
Upon information and belief, the '811 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '395 patent.
52.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '395 patent withheld the '811 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Thirteenth Defense INEQUITABLE CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO THE `322 PATENT 53. Upon information and belief, the '332 patent is unenforceable for inequitable
conduct because one or more of the individuals (including, for example, Mr. Donald Boys, the prosecution attorney) associated with the filing and prosecution of the application which led to the '332 patent knew of material information which was withheld from the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application that led to the '332 patent with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
54.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent knew of material prior art (including, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,684,870 (the '870 patent)) prior to issuance of the '332 patent.
55.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent were aware of the '870 reference by at least June 1998. In June 1998, the '870 reference was cited in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/946,387 (issued U.S. Patent No. 5,946,387). Not only does the '332 patent claim priority to the co-pending related application, but the co-pending related application discloses the same or similar technology to that claimed in the '332 patent.
56.
The '870 reference constitutes information material to the patentability of the
`322 patent under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56(b), especially since the '870 reference was considered relevant enough to the technology disclosed and claimed in the co-pending related application to merit citation by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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57.
Upon information and belief, the '870 reference was not cited or otherwise
brought to the attention of the United States Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution of the application which issued as the '332 patent.
58.
Upon information and belief, one or more of the individuals associated with the
filing and prosecution of the applications which led to the '332 patent withheld the '870 reference with an intent to deceive the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF Wherefore, Microsoft prays for an Order and Judgment from this Honorable Court: a. dismissing with prejudice in their entirety Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.'s Counterclaims in favor of Microsoft and denying Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. damages, interest, costs, attorneys' fees, and any other legal and equitable relief requested by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.; b. adjudging this case "exceptional" within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 285, entitling Microsoft to an award of its reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses, costs; and c. granting such other and further equitable or legal relief as the Court deems proper.
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Microsoft hereby demands trial by jury on all issues so triable.
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Dated: November 30, 2007
Respectfully submitted, MICROSOFT CORPORATION By its attorneys,
Is/ Thomas L. Halkowski Thomas L. Halkowski (#4099) FISH & RICHARDSON P.C.
919 N. Market Street, Suite 1100 P.O. Box 1114 Wilmington, DE 19899-1114 Tel: (302) 652-5070 Fax: (302) 652-0607 E-Mail: [email protected]
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