Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Dexon Computer, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 7 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., et al., Case No. 20-cv-04926-CRB
Plaintiffs,
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
v.
DISMISS AND DENYING MOTION
TO TRANSFER
DEXON COMPUTER, INC., et al., Defendants.
Third-party defendant Softnetworks brings a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(3). Mot. to Dismiss (dkt. 188). Defendant and third-party plaintiff Dexon Computer, Inc. (“Dexon”), anticipating Softnetworks’ motion, brings a motion to transfer to the District of Minnesota under 18 U.S.C. § 1404. Mot. to Transfer (dkt. 183). As explained below, the Court finds this matter suitable for resolution without oral argument pursuant to Civil Rule 7-1(b), VACATES the hearing currently set for April 28, 2023, GRANTS Softnetworks’ motion to dismiss, and DENIES Dexon’s motion to transfer. I. BACKGROUND Because the Court and the parties are familiar with the facts of…