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Peter H. Wolf v. Capstone Photography, Inc. et al DC
- 2:13-cv-09573
- C.D. Cal.
- Judge: Christina A. Snyder +1
- Filed: 12/31/2013
- Closed: 10/29/2014
- Latest Docket Entry: 01/02/2015
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
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Litigation
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Peter H. Wolf v. Capstone Photography, Inc. et al DC
- 2:13-cv-09573
- C.D. Cal.
- Judge: Christina A. Snyder +1
- Filed: 12/31/2013
- Closed: 10/29/2014
- Latest Docket Entry: 01/02/2015
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
Cause of Action
Willful Patent Infringement
Market Sector
E-commerce and Software
Referred Judge
Assigned Judge
Outcome Summary
- Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of: capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event; associating identifying data with each photograph taken and storing the photographs in a
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Invalid (101)
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The method of claim 1, wherein the associating step comprises the step of associating at least one of: a time the photograph was captured, a name of the individual photographed, a number worn by the individual photographed, or a code from a device
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Invalid (101)
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3 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the accessing step comprises the step of accessing the database at a location other than at the event.
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Invalid (101)
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4 |
The method of claim 1, including the step of posting one or more photographs of a low quality resolution or containing a watermark in response to an identifying data search.
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Invalid (101)
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5 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the creating step includes the step of creating a visual field in a corner or a margin of the digital photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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6 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the associating advertiser indicia step comprises the step of inserting an advertiser name or logo into the field.
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Invalid (101)
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7 |
The method of claim 1, including the step of associating an electronic link to an electronic document or website of the advertiser with the field.
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Invalid (101)
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8 |
The method of claim 7, including the step of activating the link in the visual field, and connecting the user to the advertiser's electronic document or website.
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Invalid (101)
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9 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the transferring step comprises the step of downloading the digital photograph containing the field to the requestor's electronic device.
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Invalid (101)
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10 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the transferring step comprises the step of electronically mailing the digital photograph containing the field or a link to the digital photograph containing the field to the requestor.
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Invalid (101)
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11 |
The method of claim 1, including the step of offering the photograph containing the field to the requestor at a reduced fee or for free.
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Invalid (101)
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12 |
The method of claim 4, wherein the creating step includes the step of providing a final high resolution photograph without a watermark after the photograph has been selected and ordered and into which the field is created.
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Invalid (101)
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13 |
The method of claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises the step of storing the photographs in a network accessible server.
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Invalid (101)
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21 |
A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of: capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event; associating identifying data with each photograph taken, including associating at least
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Invalid (101)
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Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
A process providing event photographs of a sporting event for inspection, selection and distribution via a computer network, comprising the steps of: taking photographs of at least one participant of a sporting event along at least one point of a
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Invalid (101)
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3 |
The process of claim 1, wherein when the identifying data comprises a code acquired from a component worn by the sporting event participant, including the step of triggering a camera to take a photograph when the component passes a predetermined
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Invalid (101)
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4 |
The process of claim 3, wherein the predetermined point includes a sensor which interfaces with the component.
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Invalid (101)
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5 |
The process of claim 3, wherein the component comprises a passive component.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 5, wherein the component includes a bar code.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 5, wherein the component includes an inductive circuit.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 3, wherein the component comprises an active component.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 8, wherein the active component includes an electronic device having a transmitter.
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Invalid (101)
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10 |
The process of claim 1, wherein when the date and time is selected as the identifying data, an approximate time is used to search for a particular photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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12 |
The process of claim 1, including the step of providing a digital camera electronically connected to the server for immediate download of photographs from the event to the server.
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Invalid (101)
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13 |
The process of claim 1, including the steps of ordering a photograph of the event using the server and fulfilling the order by sending the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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14 |
The process of claim 13, including the step of mailing the photograph utilizing information provided by the person ordering the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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15 |
The process of claim 13, including the step of electronically transferring the photograph to the person ordering the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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16 |
A process providing sporting event photographs of competitors for inspection, selection and distribution via a computer network, comprising the steps of: taking photographs of one or more competitors of a sporting event along at least one point of a
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Invalid (101)
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A process for providing sporting event photographs of competitors for inspection, selection and distribution via a computer network, comprising the steps of: taking photographs of one or more competitors of a sporting event along at least one point
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Invalid (101)
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A process providing sporting event photographs of competitors for inspection, selection and distribution via a computer network, comprising the steps of: taking photographs of one or more competitors of a sporting event along at least one point of a
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Invalid (101)
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Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
A process providing event photographs of a sporting event for inspection, selection and distribution via a computer network, comprising the steps of: taking photographs of at least one participant of a sporting event along at least one point of a
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Invalid (101)
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3 |
The process of claim 1, wherein when the identifying data comprises a code acquired from a component worn by the sporting event participant, including the step of triggering a camera to take a photograph when the component passes a predetermined
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Invalid (101)
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4 |
The process of claim 1, wherein the component comprises a passive component, a bar code, an inductive circuit, or an active component.
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Invalid (101)
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5 |
The process of claim 1, wherein when the date and time is selected as the identifying data, an approximate time is used to search for a particular photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 5, wherein the approximate time is calculated using the following formula: <br/><?in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae"
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Invalid (101)
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7 |
The process of claim 1, including the step of providing a digital camera electronically connected to the server for immediate download of photographs from the event to the server.
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Invalid (101)
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8 |
The process of claim 1, including the steps of ordering a photograph of the event using the server and fulfilling the order by sending the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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9 |
The process of claim 8, including the step of mailing the photograph utilizing information provided by the person ordering the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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10 |
The process of claim 8, including the step of electronically transferring the photograph to the person ordering the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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12 |
The process of claim 11, including the step of posting data associated with the web-site server and each photograph so that it is made available to the sporting event competitors of the event for later use in searching the server at a location other
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 11, wherein an approximate time is used to search for a particular photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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The process of claim 13, wherein the approximate time is calculated using the following formula: <br/><?in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae"
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Invalid (101)
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15 |
The process of claim 11, including the step of providing a digital camera electronically connected to the server for immediate download of photographs from the event to the server.
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Invalid (101)
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16 |
The process of claim 11, including the steps of ordering a photograph of the event using the server and fulfilling the order by sending the photograph.
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Invalid (101)
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Infringement
Capstone Photography Incorporated
- 3 Details
Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 6,985,875 B1 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 7,047,214 B2 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 7,870,035 B1 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
Entry 51
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Michael Skelps
- 3 Details
Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 6,985,875 B1 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 7,047,214 B2 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
Entry 51
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www.capstonephoto.com | US 7,870,035 B1 | All Asserted Claims |
No infringement
Entry 51
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