L&H Concepts LLC v. Craig A Smith et al, No. 6:07-cv-00065 (E.D. Tex. Nov. 20, 2007)

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Before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Transfer of Venue (Docket No. 17). After considering the parties’ written submissions and oral arguments, the Court GRANTS the motion and DISMISSES the Plaintiff’s Complaint WITHOUT PREJUDICE. BACKGROUND On July 14, 1998, the United States Patent Office issued U.S. Patent No. 5,779,566 (the “‘566 patent”) for a “Handheld Golf Reporting and Statistical Analysis Apparatus and Method.” Peter Wilens, the sole inventor, assigned the patent to Plaintiff L&H Concepts LLC (“L&H”).