Ciena Corporation v. Nortel Networks Inc et al, No. 2:05-cv-00014 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 1, 2005)

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Before the Court are Ciena’s Unopposed Motion for L eave to Amend I ts Pleadings and Invalidity Contentions (Docket No. 68) and Nortel’s Motion for Leave to Amend Its Pleadings to Add Defenses and/or Counterclaims on Inequitable Conduct (Docket No. 73). Having considered the parties’ written submissions, the Court GRANTS Ciena’s motion and DENIES Nortel’s motion. BACKGROUND Ciena has asserted nine patents against Nortel, and Nortel has asserted thirteen of its own patents against Ciena.