Asetek Danmark A/S v. CMI USA Inc., No. 16-1026 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 6, 2016)

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In January 2013, Asetek Danmark A/S sued two parties—Cooler Master USA, Inc. , which a month later became CMI USA Inc. ; and Cooler Master Co., Ltd. , a Taiwanese company—in the Northern District of Califo r- nia, asserting infringement of two of Asetek’s patents, U.S. Patent Nos. 8,240,362 and 8,245,764. All of the accused products are branded “Cooler Master.” A few months before trial, by stipulation, Asetek dismissed with prejudice its claims against the Taiwanese company (hereafter “Cooler Master”) .