Network Architecture Innovations LLC v. CC Network Inc., No. 2:16-cv-00914 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 18, 2017)

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Before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss f or Failure to State a Claim Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) (Dkt. No. 9) filed on December 1, 2016. For the reasons set forth below, the motion is GRANTED and the Court finds that the challenged claims of the patent-in-suit are ineligible for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. § 101. I. BACKGROUND On August 16, 2016, Plaintiff Network Architecture Innovations LLC (“NAI”) filed its Complaint against CC Network Inc. (“CC Network”), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No.