Microbes, Inc. et al v. The Espoma Company et al, No. 2:09-cv-00237 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 12, 2011)

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I. INTRODUCTION The court held a Markman hearing on March 23, 2011. After considering the submissions and the arguments of counsel, the court issues the following order concerning the claim construction issues. II. OVERVIEW OF THE PATENTS AND TECHNOLOGY Plaintiffs Microbes, Inc. and Rhizogen L.L.C. (“Plaintiffs”) filed this suit against defendants The Espoma Company, Advanced Mi crobial Solutions L.L.C. (“AMS”), and Calloway’s Nursery, Inc. (collectively “Defendants”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos.