Innovative Automation, LLC v. Vudo, Inc. et al, No. 2:13-cv-01109 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 19, 2014)

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Before the Court is Defendant s Vudu Inc.’s and Wal -Mart Stores Inc.’s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), filed February 12, 2014 (Dkt. No. 14). For the reasons set forth below, the Court finds that the motion should be DENIED. I. BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff Innovative Automation is a California company, and owner of U.S. Patent No. 7,174,362 (“the ’362 patent”). Defendant Vudu, Inc. is a Delaware corporation, headquartered in California. Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation, headquartered in Arkansas.