Echologics, LLC v. Orbis Intelligent Systems, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ECHOLOGICS, LLC, et al., Case No.: 21-cv-01147-RBM-AHG

Plaintiff,

ORDER:

v. (1) DENYING DEFENDANT’S ORBIS INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS,

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND

INC.,

ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIMS; Defendant. AND

(2) GRANTING DEFENDANT’S

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND

INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS

19 [Doc. 82] 20 21 On November 18, 2022, Defendant Orbis Intelligent Systems, Inc. (“Orbis”) filed a motion for leave to amend its answer and counterclaims and its final invalidity contentions. (Doc. 82.) On December 1, 2022, Plaintiffs Echologics, LLC, Mueller International, LLC (“Mueller International”), and Mueller Canada, Ltd. d/b/a Echologics (“Mueller Canada”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs” or “Echologics”) filed a response in opposition to Orbis’ motion. (Doc. 85.) On December 9, 2022, Orbis filed its reply. (Doc. 87.) For the reasons discussed below, the Court grants in part and denies in part Orbis’…