Move, Inc. v. Real Estate Alliance Ltd.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
King, J.
*1154 Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order re: ■ Plaintiffs’ 7/15/2016 Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 572), Plaintiffs’ 10/18/2011 Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 475), and Defendants’ 10/18/2011 Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 474)
In about four months, this case will be ten years old. Because life is short and this case has already taken up too much of it, we are doing our best to move this case forward. On May 16, 2016, we agreed to resolve all outstanding summary judgment issues, even though these issues will be rendered moot if our April 25, 2016 order on divided direct infringement is affirmed on appeal. Resolving these issues now is the most expeditious manner of proceeding because it will allow for a single appeal to the Federal Circuit. We have considered the parties’ joint brief on Plaintiffs’ July 15, 2016 Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 572), the joint brief on the December 12, 2011 Summary Judgment Motions (Doc. 476), and the portions of the record cited by the parties. We deem this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, we rule as follows:
I. Background
On July 16, 1991, Defendant Real Estate Alliance Ltd. (“REAL”)…