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1014-00003 · Optiwave Semiconductor Corp · Matter Administration
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[sheet: Invoice Summary]

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Firm NameCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Firm AddressOne Embarcadero Center, 34th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
Invoice DateJuly 10, 2022
Invoice NumberSC-2022-07-04781
Billing PeriodJune 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Matter Number1014-00003
Matter DescriptionOptiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumos Photonics, Inc., Case No. 5:22-cv-03417-EJD (N.D. Cal.)
Client NameOptiwave Semiconductor Corp.
Client Address2775 Augustine Drive, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95054
Client EIN47-3918264
Client ContactSandra Ellison, General Counsel
Billing PartnerMarcus Delgado
Responsible PartnerAlan Ngo
Fee ArrangementBlended hourly rate with 10% volume discount on standard rates
Evergreen Retainer$100,000 per quarter
Total Professional Fees (before discount)$198,550.00
Volume discount (10%)($19,855.00)
Total Professional Fees (after discount)$178,695.00
Total Disbursements & Costs$14,327.45
Total Current Charges$193,022.45
Retainer Applied$100,000.00
Balance Due$93,022.45
Payment TermsNet 30 days

[sheet: Timekeeper Summary]

TimekeeperTitleStandard Rate ($/hr)Discount (%)Effective Rate ($/hr)Hours BilledFees Before discountFees After discount
Alan NgoPartner$1,150.0010%$1,035.0042.3$48,645.00$43,780.50
Marcus DelgadoPartner$1,050.0010%$945.0012.5$13,125.00$11,812.50
Omar SiddiquiSenior Associate$785.0010%$706.5098.6$77,401.00$69,660.90
Christy BauerAssociate$625.0010%$562.5095.0$59,375.00$53,437.50
TOTAL248.4$198,546.00$178,691.40

[sheet: Time Detail]

DateTimekeeperHoursEffective Rate ($/hr)AmountTask CodeActivity Description
2022-06-01Alan Ngo2.5$1,035.00$2,587.50L110Review and revise final draft of Complaint for Patent Infringement asserting U.S. Patent Nos. 10,234,567; 10,891,234; 11,045,678; and 11,312,890 against Lumos Photonics, Inc.; conference with O. Siddiqui regarding infringement allegations for LumosBridge 800G and LumosEdge 400ZR+ products
2022-06-01Omar Siddiqui6.8$706.50$4,804.20L110Draft and revise Complaint for Patent Infringement; incorporate claim charts for all four patents-in-suit; draft jurisdictional allegations re: 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338(a) and venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) based on Lumos's Santa Clara office at 4750 Great America Parkway, Suite 320
2022-06-01Christy Bauer7.2$562.50$4,050.00L110Research and draft factual background for Complaint; compile patent prosecution history summaries for all four asserted patents; prepare exhibits including patent face pages and representative claim charts
2022-06-02Alan Ngo3.0$1,035.00$3,105.00L110Final review of Complaint; conference with S. Ellison (OWS General Counsel) regarding filing strategy and willfulness allegations; review Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) and Summons
2022-06-02Omar Siddiqui4.5$706.50$3,179.25L110Finalize Complaint incorporating partner comments; prepare Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) identifying cause of action under 35 U.S.C. § 271 and demand exceeding $75 million; draft Corporate Disclosure Statement disclosing Vantage Point Capital Partners Fund IV, LP (~62% ownership)
2022-06-02Christy Bauer5.5$562.50$3,093.75L110Prepare Summons for issuance; confirm Lumos registered agent (Ashgrove Services Inc., 818 West 7th Street, Suite 930, Los Angeles, CA 90017); finalize exhibit binders for filing
2022-06-02Marcus Delgado1.2$945.00$1,134.00L110Review engagement economics; conference with A. Ngo regarding filing and initial retainer application
2022-06-03Alan Ngo3.8$1,035.00$3,933.00L120File Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet, Corporate Disclosure Statement, and Summons in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Jose Division); case assigned No. 5:22-cv-03417-EJD before Hon. Edward J. Torvelis; conference with S. Ellison regarding filing confirmation
2022-06-03Omar Siddiqui5.2$706.50$3,673.80L120Coordinate electronic filing of Complaint and ancillary documents; review filed-stamped copies; prepare litigation hold notice for OWS key custodians; begin drafting material litigation notification letter to First Pacific Commerce Bank, N.A.
2022-06-03Christy Bauer4.0$562.50$2,250.00L120Assist with ECF filing; prepare service package for Lumos via registered agent Ashgrove Services Inc.; open matter files and docketing entries
2022-06-06Omar Siddiqui3.5$706.50$2,472.75L130Draft letter to First Pacific Commerce Bank, N.A. (345 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104) notifying of filing of patent infringement action per OWS's $40 million revolving credit facility covenants; review with S. Ellison
2022-06-06Alan Ngo1.5$1,035.00$1,552.50L130Review and approve litigation notification letter to First Pacific Commerce Bank, N.A.; conference with S. Ellison regarding IP lien implications
2022-06-06Christy Bauer2.8$562.50$1,575.00L130Research revolving credit facility covenants related to material litigation; prepare supporting documentation for bank notification letter
2022-06-07Omar Siddiqui3.2$706.50$2,260.80L140Begin preparation of case management materials; review Judge Torvelis's standing orders and Patent Local Rules for N.D. Cal.; outline key deadlines and scheduling framework
2022-06-07Christy Bauer3.5$562.50$1,968.75L140Research Judge Torvelis's prior patent case rulings and Markman hearing practices; compile summary of procedural preferences and typical case management timelines
2022-06-08Christy Bauer6.0$562.50$3,375.00L140Research Lumos Photonics public filings (10-K, 10-Q) on Nasdaq (ticker: LMPH) for accused product revenue data; compile initial analysis of LumosBridge 800G and LumosEdge 400ZR+ sales figures (~$148.6 million combined CY 2022 revenue per 10-K); research market capitalization (~$1.87 billion as of filing date)
2022-06-08Omar Siddiqui2.8$706.50$1,978.20L140Review Lumos public filings with C. Bauer; analyze accused product revenue streams for damages modeling; prepare preliminary revenue allocation analysis
2022-06-09Alan Ngo2.0$1,035.00$2,070.00L140Conference with O. Siddiqui and C. Bauer regarding Lumos financial analysis; review initial damages framework based on accused product revenue; discuss royalty rate benchmarks from comparable patent licenses
2022-06-09Omar Siddiqui3.0$706.50$2,119.50L140Research comparable patent licenses in silicon photonics and integrated photonics space for royalty rate analysis; review Georgia-Pacific factors framework; prepare preliminary damages outline
2022-06-10Omar Siddiqui4.0$706.50$2,826.00L140Prepare initial case management conference materials; review N.D. Cal. Patent Local Rules for claim construction scheduling requirements; begin drafting Joint Case Management Statement
2022-06-10Christy Bauer3.2$562.50$1,800.00L140Assist with case management conference preparation; research claim construction briefing schedule templates under N.D. Cal. Patent Local Rules 4-1 through 4-5
2022-06-13Alan Ngo2.0$1,035.00$2,070.00L140Conference call with S. Ellison and T. Marchetti (OWS VP of IP) regarding initial discovery strategy; discuss claim construction timeline and deposition priorities for named inventors (Dr. K. Fong, H. Tanaka, Dr. A. Osei)
2022-06-13Omar Siddiqui3.5$706.50$2,472.75L140Prepare memorandum summarizing discovery strategy discussion; outline key custodian list and document categories; research ESI best practices for semiconductor design files
2022-06-13Marcus Delgado1.5$945.00$1,417.50A101Review matter staffing and billing; conference with A. Ngo regarding associate utilization and outside expert engagement timeline
2022-06-14Christy Bauer5.8$562.50$3,262.50L140Research prior art references identified by Lumos in cease-and-desist response; analyze Tanaka U.S. Patent No. 9,456,012 as potential prior art against '567 Patent; review Chen & Liu journal article (2016) on segmented taper couplers
2022-06-14Omar Siddiqui4.2$706.50$2,967.30L140Review prior art analysis prepared by C. Bauer; assess potential invalidity defenses for each asserted patent; prepare counter-arguments memorandum addressing Tanaka '012 reference and Chen & Liu article
2022-06-15Omar Siddiqui3.5$706.50$2,472.75L150Draft initial disclosures under FRCP 26(a)(1); compile list of persons with discoverable information; identify initial document categories for production
2022-06-15Alan Ngo1.8$1,035.00$1,863.00L150Review initial disclosure draft; conference with O. Siddiqui regarding scope of disclosure obligations and privilege considerations
2022-06-16Christy Bauer4.0$562.50$2,250.00L150Research and compile list of relevant agreements for initial disclosures including license agreements, supply contracts with Pinnacle Semiconductor Foundry Co., and cross-license agreements with third parties
2022-06-16Omar Siddiqui3.5$706.50$2,472.75L150Continue drafting initial disclosures; prepare document index for key custodian files; coordinate with OWS IT department on document preservation protocols
2022-06-17Christy Bauer4.5$562.50$2,531.25L150Assist with initial disclosure preparation; draft computation of damages section referencing Clearpath IP Valuation Services pre-litigation valuation ($42.8 million for four asserted patents; $215 million portfolio-level); identify insurance and indemnity agreements
2022-06-17Omar Siddiqui2.5$706.50$1,766.25L150Review damages computation section of initial disclosures; coordinate with Clearpath IP Valuation Services on supporting documentation; finalize witness list
2022-06-20Alan Ngo3.5$1,035.00$3,622.50L150Review initial disclosures draft; conference with M. Delgado regarding budget projections against Board-approved $4.2 million litigation budget; discuss expert retention timeline (Dr. H. Whitfield, Dr. L. Kessler)
2022-06-20Marcus Delgado2.3$945.00$2,173.50A101Review matter budget and phase projections; prepare preliminary budget breakdown by litigation phase (claim construction, fact discovery, expert discovery, dispositive motions, trial); compare against $4.2 million Board-approved budget
2022-06-20Omar Siddiqui3.0$706.50$2,119.50L150Revise initial disclosures per partner comments; update witness list and document categories; prepare privilege log framework
2022-06-21Omar Siddiqui5.0$706.50$3,532.50L150Continue initial disclosure preparation; compile patent file histories for all four patents-in-suit; coordinate with T. Marchetti on OWS patent portfolio documentation (87 issued U.S. patents; 14 pending applications)
2022-06-21Christy Bauer3.5$562.50$1,968.75L150Assist with patent file history compilation; organize prosecution correspondence, office actions, and amendment histories for '567, '234, '678, and '890 Patents
2022-06-21Alan Ngo2.2$1,035.00$2,277.00L150Review compiled patent file histories; identify key prosecution statements for claim construction analysis; conference with O. Siddiqui on prosecution history estoppel risks
2022-06-22Christy Bauer6.5$562.50$3,656.25L150Research Lumos product technical specifications from public sources for infringement contentions; analyze LumosBridge 800G optical engine (segmented taper design, micro-transfer-printed III-V gain elements, separate CMOS driver die with copper pillar micro-bumps); analyze LumosEdge 400ZR+ pluggable transceiver
2022-06-22Omar Siddiqui4.0$706.50$2,826.00L150Review technical analysis of accused products; begin mapping claim elements to Lumos product features; prepare preliminary infringement contentions outline for '567 Patent claims 1, 4, 7, and 12
2022-06-23Alan Ngo2.5$1,035.00$2,587.50L160Prepare for upcoming strategy call with OWS Board representatives; review case posture and timeline; outline key strategic considerations including potential early mediation and IPR risks
2022-06-23Omar Siddiqui3.8$706.50$2,684.70L160Prepare case strategy memorandum addressing IPR petition risks; analyze PTAB institution rates for silicon photonics patents; review Lumos's patent portfolio for potential counterclaim patents
2022-06-23Christy Bauer2.5$562.50$1,406.25L160Research Lumos Photonics patent portfolio (42 issued U.S. patents; 8 pending applications) for potential counterclaim analysis; identify patents related to silicon photonics coupling and integration technologies
2022-06-24Alan Ngo2.5$1,035.00$2,587.50L160Strategy conference call with S. Ellison, D. Fairbanks III, and R. Torres (Vantage Point Capital Partners) regarding case status, expected Markman timeline, and damages projections (>$75 million based on 7.5% royalty rate applied to accused product revenue)
2022-06-24Marcus Delgado1.5$945.00$1,417.50L160Participate in strategy conference call with client and Vantage Point representatives; discuss litigation funding and budget allocation for expert retention
2022-06-24Omar Siddiqui2.8$706.50$1,978.20L160Prepare follow-up memorandum from strategy call; summarize action items including expert retention, preliminary injunction analysis, and discovery timeline
2022-06-27Omar Siddiqui4.2$706.50$2,967.30L160Prepare case status memorandum for OWS and Vantage Point; summarize key risks including potential narrow claim constructions of 'adiabatically coupled,' 'continuously varying germanium concentration,' 'monolithically formed,' and 'co-integrated' limitations
2022-06-27Christy Bauer3.0$562.50$1,687.50L160Research claim construction precedent for key disputed terms; analyze Federal Circuit decisions regarding 'adiabatically coupled' in optical waveguide context; prepare research memorandum
2022-06-27Alan Ngo1.5$1,035.00$1,552.50L160Review case status memorandum; provide comments on claim construction risk analysis; conference with O. Siddiqui regarding response strategy for anticipated Lumos Answer
2022-06-28Christy Bauer4.8$562.50$2,700.00L120Coordinate service of Summons and Complaint on Lumos Photonics, Inc. via registered agent Ashgrove Services Inc.; prepare proof of service; confirm service effected June 28, 2022; calculate response deadline
2022-06-28Alan Ngo1.5$1,035.00$1,552.50L120Review proof of service on Lumos; conference with O. Siddiqui regarding anticipated Answer and Counterclaims; discuss claim construction preparation timeline
2022-06-28Omar Siddiqui3.0$706.50$2,119.50L120Review proof of service; calendar response deadline (July 19, 2022); prepare memorandum on anticipated defenses and counterclaims based on Lumos pre-litigation correspondence
2022-06-29Omar Siddiqui3.8$706.50$2,684.70L140Draft ESI protocol framework; identify key custodians for OWS document preservation (Dr. P. Ramanathan, Dr. K. Fong, Dr. A. Osei, T. Marchetti, S. Ellison, R. Iyer, L. Zhang, H. Tanaka); review litigation hold compliance
2022-06-29Christy Bauer3.2$562.50$1,800.00L140Assist with ESI protocol preparation; research N.D. Cal. model ESI orders; prepare proposed search term list for document collection
2022-06-29Marcus Delgado1.5$945.00$1,417.50A101Review monthly billing entries; approve invoice for June 2022; confirm retainer application and trust account balances
2022-06-29Alan Ngo2.0$1,035.00$2,070.00L140Review ESI protocol framework; conference with O. Siddiqui on proposed custodian list and search parameters; discuss proportionality considerations under FRCP 26(b)(1)
2022-06-30Omar Siddiqui4.0$706.50$2,826.00L140Finalize initial case management materials; review proposed protective order templates; coordinate with C. Bauer on document collection from OWS
2022-06-30Christy Bauer5.5$562.50$3,093.75L140Continue document collection coordination; set up review platform; index patent prosecution files for '567, '234, '678, and '890 Patents; catalog OWS design files relating to Pinnacle Semiconductor Foundry Co. 45nm SOI fabrication process
2022-06-30Alan Ngo2.0$1,035.00$2,070.00L160Prepare for initial case management conference scheduled August 15, 2022; outline proposed schedule including Markman hearing target of January 30, 2023; review Brannick Howell & Stein LLP filing of appearance (V. Ashworth, lead partner)
2022-06-30Marcus Delgado1.0$945.00$945.00A101Month-end matter administration; review staffing levels and projected hours for July 2022
2022-06-30Omar Siddiqui3.0$706.50$2,119.50L140Review document collection status; prepare monthly case activity summary; update internal case tracking system and docket
2022-06-30Alan Ngo2.0$1,035.00$2,070.00L140Month-end review of case status and upcoming deadlines; conference with S. Ellison regarding July priorities including Answer review and initial case management conference preparation
2022-06-30Christy Bauer3.2$562.50$1,800.00L160Prepare research memorandum on Brannick Howell & Stein LLP defense team; review V. Ashworth's prior patent litigation experience in N.D. Cal.; compile summary of defense counsel's Markman hearing track record
2022-06-30Marcus Delgado1.5$945.00$1,417.50A101Finalize monthly billing review; prepare engagement letter update for expanded scope of representation; review conflict check clearance for additional Lumos-related entities
2022-06-30Omar Siddiqui2.8$706.50$1,978.20L160Prepare preliminary outline of claim construction positions for all four patents-in-suit; identify key claim terms requiring construction; review intrinsic evidence for each disputed term

[sheet: Disbursements]

DateCategoryDescriptionVendor / PayeeAmount
2022-06-01Document ManagementRelativity platform setup and hosting — matter 1014-00003 (June)Everest eDiscovery Solutions LLC$4,250.00
2022-06-03Court Filing FeesComplaint filing fee — U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal., Case No. 5:22-cv-03417-EJDU.S. District Court, N.D. Cal.$402.00
2022-06-03Court Filing FeesCivil Cover Sheet (JS 44) and Summons issuanceU.S. District Court, N.D. Cal.$0.00
2022-06-08Online ResearchWestmark Data Systems research — patent prosecution history, prior art searches, N.D. Cal. procedural rulesHollowell Solutions$3,847.20
2022-06-08Public Records / SEC FilingsLumos Photonics (LMPH) 10-K, 10-Q retrieval and analysis — Nasdaq filingsSEC EDGAR / Data Services$185.00
2022-06-14Online ResearchIEEE Xplore and technical journal database access for prior art analysisIEEE / Technical Databases$412.50
2022-06-15Copying / ReproductionReproduction of patent file histories (4 patents-in-suit, ~2,400 pages)Internal Reproduction$720.00
2022-06-20Courier / DeliveryOvernight delivery of litigation hold notice and filing packages to OWSSeverin Partners LLC$127.50
2022-06-22Copying / ReproductionReproduction and binding of Complaint and exhibits for client and internal filesInternal Reproduction$345.00
2022-06-24Telephone / ConferencingConference call charges — client strategy calls (June)Telecom Services$83.25
2022-06-28Service of ProcessService of Summons and Complaint on Lumos Photonics, Inc. via Ashgrove Services Inc., Los Angeles, CANational Process Serving Inc.$275.00
2022-06-30TravelTravel expenses — A. Ngo, San Francisco to San Jose (OWS HQ) for in-person strategy meetingVarious$380.00
2022-06-30MiscellaneousDocket monitoring service setup — Case No. 5:22-cv-03417-EJDBeaumont Services Inc. / Docket Services$300.00
2022-06-30Document ManagementRelativity platform data processing — initial document upload (12.4 GB)Everest eDiscovery Solutions LLC$3,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS$14,327.45

[sheet: Trust Account]

DateDescriptionDepositsWithdrawalsBalance
2022-05-18Initial evergreen retainer deposit received from OWS (Q2 2022)$100,000.00$100,000.00
2022-07-10Application of retainer to June 2022 invoice (Invoice No. SC-2022-07-04781)$100,000.00$0.00
Balance Carried Forward$0.00

[sheet: Budget Tracker]

CategoryBudget AllocationJune 2022 ActualCumulative to DateRemaining Budget% of Budget Used
Professional Fees (C&H)$2,800,000.00$178,695.00$178,695.00$2,621,305.006.4%
Costs & Disbursements$350,000.00$14,327.45$14,327.45$335,672.554.1%
Expert Fees (Technical — Whitfield)$250,000.00$0.00$0.00$250,000.000.0%
Expert Fees (Damages — Apex Claim Analytics)$200,000.00$0.00$0.00$200,000.000.0%
Miscellaneous / Contingency$600,000.00$0.00$0.00$600,000.000.0%
GRAND TOTAL$4,200,000.00$193,022.45$193,022.45$4,006,977.554.6%