Fiber Systems International, Inc. v. Applied Optical Systems, Inc., No. 2:06-cv-00473 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 26, 2009)

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I. Introduction Pending before the court is the plaintiff Fiber Systems International, Inc.’s (“FSI”) motion for summary judgment (Dkt. No. 260) on the defendant Applied Optical Systems, Inc.’s (“AOSI”) affirmative defenses and counterclaims. For the reasons discussed below, the motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. II. Factual and Procedural Background FSI filed its complaint on November 14, 2006 against AOSI; FSI currently alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,305,849 C1 (“the ‘849 patent”).