In Re Genentech, Inc., 566 F.3d 1338 (Fed. Cir. 2009). · Go Syfert
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examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC v. Sony Corporation
E.D. Tex. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
because the documents housed in europe and washington, d.c. will need to be transported in any event, it is only slightly more inconvenient or costly to require the transportation of those materials to california than texas
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Universal Connectivity Technologies Inc. v. HP Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the witnesses from europe will be required to travel a significant distance no matter where they testify.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Emerging Automotive LLC v. Kia Corporation (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
E.D. Tex. · 2024 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the petitioners have identified witnesses relevant to , and the identification of those witnesses weighs in favor of transfer.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) In Re HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Fed. Cir. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evi- dence usually comes from the accused infringer.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) USTA TECHNOLOGY, LLC v. GOOGLE LLC (5×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
W.D. Tex. · 2023 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the fact that the transferee venue is a venue with usable subpoena power here weighs in favor of transfer, and not only slightly.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) USTA Technology, LLC v. Google LLC (5×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
N.D. Cal. · 2023 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the fact that the transferee venue is a venue with usable subpoena power here weighs in favor of transfer, and not only slightly.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) In Re GOOGLE LLC (2×) also: Cited "see"
Fed. Cir. · 2023 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we do not disturb the district court's suggestion that it could dispose of the case more quickly than if the case was transferred to the northern district of california.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Diatek Licensing LLC v. Estrella Media, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
he bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Estech Systems IP, LLC v. Mitel Networks, Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
E.D. Tex. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Phoji, Inc. v. Atlassian, Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see, e.g."
W.D. Tex. · 2022 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
he bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer . . . .
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Lyft, Inc. v. AGIS Software Development LLC (4×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
N.D. Cal. · 2022 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
in 25 patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused 26 infringer. consequently, the place where the documents are kept weighs in 27 favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Opticurrent v. Bitfenix Co. Ltd. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
E.D. Tex. · 2022 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we do not disturb the district court's suggestion that it could dispose of the case more quickly than if the case was transferred to the northern district of california. we note that this factor appears to be the most speculative . . . .
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Ryanair DAC v. Booking Holdings Inc.
D. Del. · 2021 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Japan Display Inc. v. Tianma Microelectronics Co. Ltd. (5×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
E.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
a district court should assess the relevance and materiality of the information the witness may provide.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Jenam Tech, LLC v. Google LLC (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) paSafeShare LLC v. Microsoft Corporation (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) SITO Mobile R&D IP v. Hulu, LLC (3×) also: Cited "see", Cited "see, e.g."
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Precis Group, LLC v. Tracfone Wireless, Inc. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) True Chemical Solutions, LLC v. Performance Chemical Company (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Performance Chemical Company v. True Chemical Solutions, LLC (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Kuster v. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Kuster v. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2021 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) In Re APPLE INC. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
Fed. Cir. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we do not disturb the district court's suggestion that it could dis- pose of the case more quickly than if the case was trans- ferred to the northern district of california
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) MasterObjects, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the witnesses from europe will be required to travel a significant distance no matter where they testify.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Ramos-Gomez v. Adducci
W.D. Mich. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the supreme court has long held that 1404(a) requires individualized, case-by-case consideration of convenience and fairness.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Ramos-Gomez v. ADDUCCI
E.D. Mich. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the supreme court has long held that 1404(a) requires individualized, case-by-case consideration of convenience and fairness.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Parus Holdings Inc. v. LG Electronics Inc (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
N.D. Cal. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Parus Holdings Inc. v. Apple Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Hammond Development International, Inc. v. Google, LLC (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Solas OLED Ltd., an Irish corporation v. Apple Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Uniloc 2017 LLC v. Apple Inc. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Cameron International Corporation v. Nitro Fluids L.L.C. (2×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH v. Hunting Titan, Inc.
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH v. Hunting Titan, Inc.
S.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Synkloud Technologies, LLC v. Dropbox, Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Synkloud Technologies, LLC v. Dropbox, Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Acqis LLC v. EMC Corp. (5×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
E.D. Tex. · 2014 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
requiring a defendant to show that potential witness has more than relevant and material information at this point in the litigation or risk facing denial of transfer on that basis is unnecessary.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) MGT Gaming, Inc. v. WMS Gaming, Inc. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
S.D. Miss. · 2013 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
requiring a defendant to show that a potential witness has more than relevant and material information at this point in the litigation or risk facing denial of transfer on that basis is unnecessary.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Distinctive Development Ltd. (6×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
E.D. Tex. · 2013 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
requiring a defendant to show that a potential witness has more than relevant and material information at this point in the litigation or risk facing denial of transfer on that basis is unnecessary.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) In Re amazon.com Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2012 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
tjhere is simply no rational argument that, in light of the witnesses, parties, evidence, compulsory attendance and local interest, the clearly more convenient venue is not the northern district of california.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Carroll v. Texas Instruments, Inc. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
M.D. Ala. · 2012 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the witnesses from europe will be required to travel a significant distance no matter where they testify.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Optimum Power Solutions LLC v. Apple, Inc. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
E.D. Tex. · 2011 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
requiring a defendant to show that a potential witness has more than relevant and material information at this point in the litigation or risk facing denial of transfer on that basis is unnecessary.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) In Re Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
Fed. Cir. · 2010 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent in 1382 fringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Teleconference Systems v. Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
D. Del. · 2009 · signal: see · quote attribution · 4 verbatim quotes · confidence high
because a substantial number of material witnesses reside within the transferee venue and the state of california, and no witnesses reside within the eastern district of texas, the district court clearly erred in not determining this factor to weigh substantially in favor of tran…
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Aten International Co. v. Emine Technology Co. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
E.D. Tex. · 2009 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
several relevant factors weigh in favor of transfer and others are neutral, then the speed of the transferee district court should not alone outweigh all of those other factors.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Apple Inc v. Voip-Pal.com, Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually 6 comes from the accused infringer.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Voxer, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Voxer, Inc. v. Facebook, Inc. Do not file in this case. Case Transferred to Austin Division. New case number is 1:20-cv-655-ADA. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
W.D. Tex. · 2020 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer. consequently, the place where the defendant's documents are kept weighs in favor of transfer to that location.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) IPVenture, Inc. v. Acer, Inc. (4×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
D. Del. · 2012 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
in patent infringement cases, the bulk of the relevant evidence usually comes from the accused infringer.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) In Re Apple, Inc. (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule)
8th Cir. · 2010 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
hen, as here, several relevant factors weigh in favor of transfer and others are neutral, then the speed of the transferee district court should not alone outweigh all of those other factors.
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In Re Genentech, Inc.
2009-M901.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Jul 9, 2009.
566 F.3d 1338

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit July 9, 2009

ERRATA

Appeal No. 2009-M901

IN RE GENENTECH, INC.

Decided: May 22, 2009 Precedential Order

Please make the following changes: Page 1, line 8-9, please change “The petitioners, companies which are headquartered in San Francisco, California, and San Diego, California, respectively,” to --Genentech, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Biogen, which has facilities in San Diego, California,--. Page 9, lines 21-22, please change “is headquartered in San Diego, California and” to --conducts research and development from its facilities in San Diego, California and at least some of its employees and managers--. Page 10, lines 20-21, please change “corporate headquarters” to --facilities--. Page 15, lines 4-5, please change “are headquartered in the transferee venue or San Diego, California.” to --are either headquartered in the transferee venue or have facilities in San Diego, California.--.