Estech Systems IP, LLC v. Mitel Networks, Inc., No. 2:21-cv-00473 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 23, 2022)

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Before the Court consolidated defendant Abbott Laboratories (Case No. 2:21- cv-00476) moves to dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3) and (6) raising a licensing defense. Dkt. No. 47. For the following reasons, the motion should be DENIED. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Estech Systems IP, LLC brought suit against several companies, including Abbott, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,068,684 (“’684 Patent”); 7,123,699 (“’699 Patent”); 8,391,298 (“’298 Patent”); and 6,067,349 (“’394 Patent”). Dkt. No. 1.