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Nature of Suit Code: 830
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35:271 Patent Infringement

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

GOODMAN BALL, INC.,

Plaintiff(s),

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CLEAR WATER USA, INC., et

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Defendant(s).

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No. C07-1148 BZ

ORDER FOR PARTIES TO ENGAGE

IN SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS

As discussed during today’s case management conference,

in view of the apparent amount in controversy, and the

substantial expense that each side can anticipate litigating

this patent dispute, the Court strongly encourages the parties

to engage in early settlement discussions. IT IS THEREFORE

ORDERED that on or before December 1, 2007, a representative

of the plaintiff shall meet in person with a representative of

each defendant to discuss settlement. Each representative

shall have full authority to negotiate a settlement. They

shall meet in Dallas, Texas or in any other place to which

they agree. The representatives are urged to explore a

creative, business resolution of their dispute. If the case

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settles, the parties are to notify the Court immediately. 

Each party shall provide the other informally,

expeditiously and pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408

with all information reasonably needed to further the progress

of the settlement negotiations. Confidential information may

be provided subject to a protective order. 

Dated: October 31, 2007

 Bernard Zimmerman 

 United States Magistrate Judge

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