Syneron Medical Ltd. v. Viora Ltd. et al, No. 2:14-cv-00639 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 12, 2014)

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Before the Court are two related motions, Defendants Viora Ltd., Viora Inc., and Copper Leaf Day Spa & Salon’s (collectively, “Viora”) Motion for Sanctions under Rule 11 against Plaintiff (Dkt. No. 25) and the Plaintiff Syneron Medical Ltd.’s (“Syneron”) Motion for Sanctions under Rule 11 against Defendant s (Dkt. No. 42). For the reasons set forth below, both motions are DENIED. I. Background This dispute concerns two competitors’ disagreement over claim terms contained in U.S. Patent 6,662,054 (the ’054 patent), issued December 9, 2003.