Optimize Technology Solutions, LLC v. Staples, Inc. et al, No. 2:11-cv-00419 (E.D. Tex. June 16, 2014)

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Before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Compel (Dkt. No. 418), filed April 16, 2014. Defendants seek to compel production of documents and information that Plaintiff has withheld on the basis of attorney -client privilege; Defendants dispute that the privilege applies. Havin g considered the matter, the Court finds that Defendants’ motion should be and hereby is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART for the reasons set forth below. I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND Plaintiff Optimize Technology Solutions, LLC (“Optimize”) owns U.S. Patent No.