EMG Technology, LLC v. Etsy, Inc., No. 6:16-cv-00484 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 26, 2017)

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Before the Court is Defendant Etsy, Inc.’s (“Etsy”) Motion for Declaration of Exceptional Case and Award of Attorneys’ Fees (Doc. No. 66). Plaintiff EMG Technology, LLC (“EMG”) has filed a response (Doc. No. 67), to which Etsy has filed a reply (Doc. No. 7 0), and EMG has filed sur -reply (Doc. No. 71). Upon consideration of the parties’ arguments, Etsy’s Motion (Doc. No. 66) is DENIED. BACKGROUND On June 2, 2016, EMG filed a complaint against Etsy, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos.