GeoDynamics, Incorporated v. DynaEnergetics US, Inc., No. 2:17-cv-00371 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 18, 2017)

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DynaEnergetics US, Inc. (“DynaEnergetics”) moves to dismiss or transfer this patent infringement lawsuit brought by GEODynamics, Inc. (“GEODynamics”) for improper venue. Dkt. 5. For the following reasons, the motion is DENIED. DynaEnergetics is incorporated in Colorado, Dkt. 5-2 ¶ 3, and there is no dispute that venue would therefore be improper under the first prong of 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b), the exclusive venue statute for patent infringement actions. See TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Grp. Brands LLC , 137 S. Ct. 1514, 1520 (2017).