Microsoft Corporation et al v. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, No. 6:06-cv-00549 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 23, 2009)

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Before the Court is Non-Party Cisco Sy stems, I nc.’s Motion for Confidentiality Orde r (Docket No. 329 in 6:06cv 549, No. 395 in 6 :06cv550, No. 286 in 6:06cv551, and No. 312 in 6:06cv324). Having considered the parties’ written submissions, the Court GRANTS the motion in part. BACKGROUND In 1998, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (“CSIRO”) entered into a “Technology License Agreement” (“TLA”) with Radiata Communications Pty, Ltd. In 2001, Cisco acquired Radiata, stepping into its shoes in the in the TLA.