Forgent Networks, Inc. v. Echostar Communications Corporation et al, No. 6:06-cv-00208 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 7, 2006)

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Before the Cou rt is Pl aintiff F orgent N etworks I nc.’s ( “Forgent”) S ealed a nd Pa rtially Opposed Motion for Leave to Amend its Patent Rule 3-1 Disclosures (Docket No. 309). A fter considering the parties’ written submissions, the Court GRANTS the motion in part and DENIES the motion in part. BACKGROUND Forgent filed suit on July 14, 2005 against Echostar, DIRECTV, Charter, Coxcom, Comcast, Time Warner, and Cable One alleging Defendants’ digital video equipment infringed U.S. Patent No. 6,285,746 (“the ‘746 patent”).