PerdiemCo LLC v. Telular Corporation et al, No. 2:16-cv-01408 (E.D. Tex. June 6, 2017)

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In this patent case, Defendants move the Court to stay this action pending inter partes review (IPR) of each of the seven asserted patents. Defs.’ Motion [Dkt. # 36]. The Court DENIES the motion. I. BACKGROUND This dispute dates back to 2015, when PerdiemCo sued TV Management for in- fringement of U.S. Patents 8,223,012, 9,003,499, and 9,071,931. See PerdiemCo LLC v. TV Management, Inc., Nos. 2:15 -cv-1217-JRG-RSP, 2:15-cv-1216-JRG-RSP (Lead Case). TV Management responded by filing petitions for IPR requesting review of each asserted claim.