Rothschild Connected Devices Innovations, LLC v. Guardian Protection Services, Inc., No. 2:15-cv-01431 (E.D. Tex. July 18, 2016)

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Before the Court is a Cross -Motion for Attorneys’ Fees (Dkt. No. 59) filed by Defendant ADS Security, LP ( “ADS”) in response to Plaintiff ’s Motion to Dismiss Defendant ADS under Rule 41(a) (Dkt. No. 58). ADS moves “that this case be declared exceptional and for attorneys ’ fees pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 285.” (Dkt. No. 59 at 5). 1 The Court held a hearing on the Motion on March 18, 2016. LEGAL STANDARD Title 35 provides that “ [t]he court in exceptional cases may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party. ” 35 U.S.C. § 285.