InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

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Looks like Nokia lost on its Motion to compel discovery from Ericy for use in the UK patent suit. The following order was entered on the docket:
ORDER denying 3 Motion for an Order {by Nokia} of discovery pursuant to 28USC1782, terminating 13 Motion for oral hearing. Parties are ordered to confer and attempt to agree on the terms of a protective order permitting the use in the U. K. litigation of the materials already in the possession of Nokia within 15 days of the date of this Order. If the parties are unable to agree, each party shall submit to the Court a separate proposed protective order within 20 days of the date of this Order. Parties are ordered to sumbit a proposed protective morder in accordance with the foregoing within 15 days of the signing of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul N Brown on 2/10/05. cc:attys on 2/10/05 (ttm, ) (Entered: 02/10/2005)

In North Carolina case, the Court heard oral argument in December on the same Motion by Nokia brought against Sony-Ericy. No decision has yet been posted.