Adrain v. Genetec Inc et al, No. 2:08-cv-00423 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 22, 2009)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION JOHN B. ADRAIN § § vs. § § CASE NO. 2:08-CV-423 GENETEC INC.; PIPS TECHNOLOGY INC.; § ELSAG NORTH AMERICA LLC; § PLATESCAN, INC.; and THE CITY OF § PLANO, TEXAS MEMORANDUM OPINION I. Introduction This case involves alleged infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,831,669 (“the ‘669 patent”), issued to the plaintiff John B. Adrain. Currently pending before the court is the defendant Elsag North America LLC’s (“Elsag”) motion to sever Elsag and transfer venue (Dkt. No. 44).