Leap Wireless International, Inc. v. Metro PCS Communications, Inc., No. 2:06-cv-00240 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 15, 2007)

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Before the Court are Third Party Defendants Thomas Bernard and Harvey White’s Motions to Dismiss (#39 and #40, respectively). After reviewing the parties’ briefs and applicable case law, the Court DENIES the motions for the reasons set forth below. I. Introduction Plaintiffs Leap Wireless International, Inc. (“Leap”) and Cricket Communications, Inc. filed1 this lawsuit against MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (“MetroPCS”) for infringement of U.S. Patent No.