Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. v. O2 Micro International Ltd.

ORDER ON CLAIM CONSTRUCTION AND CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Plaintiff 02 Micro International Limited and Defendants Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS), Michael Hsing, Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (ASMC), ASUSTeK Computer, Inc., and Compal Electronics, Inc. (collectively, Defendants) dispute the meaning of terms and phrases used in 02 Micro’s U.S. Patent No. 6,259,615 (the '615 patent), its U.S. Patent No. 6,396,722 (the '722 patent) and its U.S. Patent No. 6,804, -129 (the '129 patent). 02 Micro requests that the Court adopts the claim constructions previously adopted by this Court and by the Eastern District of Texas court. Defendants ask the Court to adopt their proposed construction of two disputed phrases. In addition, 02 Micro moves for summary judgment based on collateral estoppel. Defendants oppose the motion and cross-move for summary judgment. 02 Micro opposes their motion for summary judgment. The matters were heard on October 27, 2006. Having considered the parties’ papers, the evidence cited'therein and oral argument, the Court construes the disputed terms and ■ phrases as set forth below. In addition, the Court denies 02 Micro’s motion…