Backertop Licensing LLC v. Canary Connect, Inc.

 
APPEAL NO.
23-2367, 23-2368, 24-1016, 24-1017
OP. BELOW
DCT
OPINION
TBD
SUBJECT
Patent
AUTHOR
TBD

Issue(s) Presented

1. “Does the issuance of an Order compelling a non-party to come from Texas to Delaware to testify at a post-dismissal hearing violate that non-party’s rights under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45(c)?”

2. “Does Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45(c) prohibit a court from utilizing its inherent authority to compel a non-party who is a resident of Texas to come to Delaware to testify in a post-dismissal hearing?”

3. “Did the District Court err in holding a non-party who resides in Texas in contempt of court for disregarding an Order requiring that non-party to come to Delaware to testify in a post-dismissal hearing?”