Shane Chen v. Soibatian Corporation

I. Introduction

Shane Chen (“Plaintiff”) filed a Motion for Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction against Soibatian Corporation, dba IO Hawk and dba Smart Wheels (“Defendant”) (“Motion,” Dkt. 165). Plaintiff seeks the following relief: (1) a finding that Defendant has infringed U.S. Patent No. 8,738,278 (the “’278 Patent”); (2) a finding that Plaintiff is entitled to damages; (3) limited discovery to determine appropriate damages; (4) a finding that Defendant’s infringement was willful; (5) a finding that this case is exceptional; (6) an award of attorney’s fees and costs, and (7) an injunction. Dkt. 165 at 7. Plaintiff filed a Reply stating that no opposition was filed. Dkt. 166.

Based on a review of the briefing, it was determined that the issues presented are appropriate for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; Local Rule 7-15. Therefore, the matter was taken under submission. Dkt. 168. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. Plaintiff’s request for ruling without oral argument (Dkt. 167) is MOOT.

II. Background

The Complaint alleges that Defendant directly and indirectly infringes the ’278 Patent. See…