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In re Rambus Inc.

Citation: 115 F. App'x 439Docket: No. MISC. 773

Court: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; October 22, 2004; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Rambus Inc. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus aimed at compelling the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to dismiss two counterclaims from Infineon Technologies AG and to reject Infineon's equitable estoppel defenses. Infineon opposed the petition. Rambus sought permission to file a reply, which was opposed by Infineon. However, the court granted Rambus's motion to file a reply while denying the petition for a writ of mandamus.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Mandamus Petition

Application: The court decided not to issue the writ of mandamus requested by Rambus, effectively denying the petition.

Reasoning: However, the court granted Rambus's motion to file a reply while denying the petition for a writ of mandanus.

Judicial Discretion on Motion to File Reply

Application: The court exercised its discretion in granting Rambus's motion to file a reply, despite opposition from Infineon.

Reasoning: Rambus sought permission to file a reply, which was opposed by Infineon. However, the court granted Rambus's motion to file a reply.

Writ of Mandamus

Application: The court considered Rambus Inc.'s petition for a writ of mandamus to compel the dismissal of counterclaims and rejection of defenses.

Reasoning: Rambus Inc. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus aimed at compelling the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to dismiss two counterclaims from Infineon Technologies AG and to reject Infineon's equitable estoppel defenses.