Phoenix Licensing, L.L.C. et al v. Aetna Inc., et al, No. 2:11-cv-00285 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 15, 2012)

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I. Introduction Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs Phoenix Licensing, LLC and LPL Licensing, LLC’s (“Phoenix”) Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint (Dkt. No. 119). For the reasons discussed below, Phoenix’s Motion is DENIED. II. Factual and Procedural Background On June 13, 2011, Phoenix filed a Complaint alleging patent infringement against several named defendants, including Liberty Mutual Insu rance Company (“LMIC”). (Dkt. No. 1). On November 11, 2011, Phoenix filed a Motion for Leav e to File a First Amended Complaint (Dkt. No.