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Parties Involved:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Counter-claimant
The Coast Distribution System, Inc.
Counter-claimant

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.,

Plaintiff and Counterclaim

Defendant,

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THE COAST DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM,

INC.,

Defendant and Counterclaim

Plaintiff.

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No. C 06-04752 JSW

ORDER GRANTING

PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR

REALIGNMENT

On November 3, 2006, Honda moved to realign Honda as the plaintiff with regard to

Honda’s infringement counterclaim against Defendant The Coast Distribution System, Inc.’s

(“Coast”) based on U.S. Patent No. 6,439,215 (“the ‘215 patent”). Coast has filed a statement

of non-opposition to the motion. The Court finds the matter suitable for disposition without oral

argument and VACATES the January 5, 2007 hearing on this motion. Honda’s motion to

dismiss remains on calendar pending further order of the Court. 

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Having considered Honda’s motion, the lack of opposition thereto, and good cause

appearing, the motion is GRANTED. Honda shall be realigned as plaintiff with respect to all

claims regarding the ‘215 patent and all future pleadings shall reflect this designation.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 21, 2006 

JEFFREY S. WHITE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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