Patent opinions from the Eastern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

E.D. Tex.

Versata Software, Inc. et al v. Internet Brands, Inc. f/k/a CarsDirect.com et al, No. 2:08-cv-00313 (E.D. Tex. July 30, 2012)

Denied
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Case No.
No. 2:08-cv-00313, Dkt. No. 343
Decided
July 30, 2012
Judge
William C. Bryson, Circuit Judge (sitting by designation)
Document
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Docket Entry
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION - Because the equitable factors that the Court is required to consider do not favor entering an injunction against Versata, this Court declines Autodatas invitation to exercise its equitable powers to grant relief in …
Length
7 pages

From the Opinion

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After a week-long trial, a jury sitting in this case found in favor of the defendants on their claims of trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract. The defendants now seek declaratory and injunctive relief from this Court. See Defs.’ Motion Requesting Judgment on Requests for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief (Dkt. No. 328) [hereinafter “Defs.’ Motion”]. For the reasons detailed below, the defendants’ request is DENIED. I.