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Field | Value
Case Caption | Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumicore Technologies, Inc.
Case Number | 2:24-cv-00319-JRG
Court | United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marshall Division
Presiding Judge | Judge James R. Gilstrap
Producing Party | Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. (Plaintiff)
Counsel for Producing Party | Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071; Local Counsel: Whitmore & Callahan LLP, 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702
Responsible Attorney | Alan Ngo, Partner, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Prepared By | Wendy Schultz, Lead Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP; Omar Siddiqui, Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Date of Privilege Log | October 31, 2024
Log Type | Initial Privilege Log (pursuant to Scheduling Order, D.E. 27, dated August 12, 2024)
Total Entries | 1,247
Documents Withheld in Full | 1,085
Documents Redacted in Part | 162
Privilege Bases Asserted | Attorney-Client Privilege; Work-Product Doctrine (Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(3))
Governing Protective Order | Stipulated Protective Order (D.E. 30, entered August 19, 2024) — Three-tier: Confidential / Highly Confidential – Attorneys' Eyes Only / Highly Confidential – Source Code
Reservation of Rights | Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. reserves the right to supplement this privilege log in connection with supplemental document productions and to assert additional privileges as appropriate. This log does not constitute a waiver of any privilege or protection not specifically asserted herein.
Certification | The undersigned counsel certifies that the above privilege log has been prepared in good faith and represents a complete listing of all documents withheld or redacted from Plaintiff's initial document production on grounds of attorney-client privilege or work-product protection, as of the date hereof.
Signature Line | Alan Ngo, Partner, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, Counsel for Plaintiff Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.
Date Served on Opposing Counsel | October 31, 2024 — served on Hawthorne Vega & Cruz LLP (Samantha Briggs, Lead Associate)
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Log Entry No. | Bates Begin | Bates End | Date of Document | Document Type | Author(s) | Recipient(s) / Addressee(s) | CC / Other Recipients | Subject / Description | Privilege Asserted | Basis for Privilege | Withheld or Redacted
PRIV-0001 | OWS-PRIV-000001 | OWS-PRIV-000003 | 2018-06-18 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Patent prosecution strategy for continuation applications arising from Solara Optics, Inc. asset purchase agreement portfolio — discussion of claim scope for '562 Patent family | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client (OWS General Counsel) and outside patent prosecution counsel (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) seeking and providing legal advice regarding patent prosecution strategy for patents acquired via Solara Optics APA dated June 15, 2018. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0002 | OWS-PRIV-000004 | OWS-PRIV-000004 | 2018-06-20 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Patent prosecution strategy for continuation applications arising from Solara Optics, Inc. asset purchase agreement portfolio — response with legal recommendations on claim drafting for '562 continuation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice to client regarding claim scope and prosecution strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0003 | OWS-PRIV-000005 | OWS-PRIV-000007 | 2018-06-25 | Email | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Technical disclosure for continuation application — '562 Patent family — description of silicon photonic waveguide coupling embodiments for inclusion in claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to outside patent prosecution counsel providing technical information at direction of in-house counsel for purposes of patent prosecution; made in furtherance of legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0004 | OWS-PRIV-000008 | OWS-PRIV-000010 | 2018-07-02 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft claims for continuation application — '562 Patent family — proposed independent and dependent claims with prosecution strategy memorandum | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding draft patent claims and prosecution strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0005 | OWS-PRIV-000011 | OWS-PRIV-000012 | 2018-07-08 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Comments on draft claims for '562 continuation — in-house counsel feedback on claim scope and potential prior art concerns | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel providing feedback and seeking further legal advice regarding claim drafting. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0006 | OWS-PRIV-000013 | OWS-PRIV-000015 | 2018-07-15 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: prior art landscape for '562 Patent continuation — analysis of Takahashi et al. (U.S. Patent No. 8,412,005) and Chen (U.S. Pub. No. 2015/0110441) and recommendations for distinguishing claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and advice regarding prior art and claim differentiation strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0007 | OWS-PRIV-000016 | OWS-PRIV-000017 | 2018-07-22 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Filing of continuation application for '562 Patent family — confirmation of filing and legal advice regarding anticipated office action timeline | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming filing and providing legal advice regarding prosecution timeline. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0008 | OWS-PRIV-000018 | OWS-PRIV-000020 | 2018-08-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Prosecution strategy for '847 Patent application — discussion of broadening reissue possibility and continuation-in-part options | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel seeking legal advice regarding prosecution strategy for '847 Patent application. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0009 | OWS-PRIV-000021 | OWS-PRIV-000023 | 2018-08-12 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: CIP vs. continuation strategy for '847 Patent — analysis of new matter risks and recommendations for broadest claim coverage of electro-optic modulator technology | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and strategic recommendations regarding patent prosecution options. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0010 | OWS-PRIV-000024 | OWS-PRIV-000025 | 2018-08-20 | Email | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Additional technical disclosure for '847 Patent family — description of Mach-Zehnder modulator configuration with improved extinction ratio | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to outside patent prosecution counsel at direction of in-house counsel providing technical information for purposes of obtaining legal advice regarding patent prosecution. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0011 | OWS-PRIV-000026 | OWS-PRIV-000028 | 2018-09-03 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft specification and claims for '847 Patent CIP — proposed claims targeting Mach-Zehnder modulator with integrated driver circuit | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding draft patent claims and specification amendments. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0012 | OWS-PRIV-000029 | OWS-PRIV-000030 | 2018-09-10 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Review of '847 CIP draft claims — approval with modifications to independent claim 1 and request for broader dependent claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel providing feedback on draft claims and seeking legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0013 | OWS-PRIV-000031 | OWS-PRIV-000032 | 2018-09-18 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Filing confirmation for '847 CIP application — confirmation of filing date and legal advice regarding examination timeline and provisional rights | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing and providing legal advice regarding prosecution procedure. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0014 | OWS-PRIV-000033 | OWS-PRIV-000035 | 2018-10-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Prosecution planning for '193 Patent application — strategy for claims directed to coherent detection module architecture | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel seeking legal advice regarding prosecution planning. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0015 | OWS-PRIV-000036 | OWS-PRIV-000039 | 2018-10-15 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: prosecution strategy for '193 Patent application — analysis of competitive landscape and recommendations for claim structure to maximize coverage of coherent detection technologies | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and strategic advice regarding prosecution of '193 Patent application. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0016 | OWS-PRIV-000040 | OWS-PRIV-000041 | 2018-11-02 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft claims for '193 Patent application — initial set of 20 claims with recommended prosecution approach | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding draft patent claims. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0017 | OWS-PRIV-000042 | OWS-PRIV-000043 | 2018-11-10 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of '193 Patent draft claims with comments on dependent claims 5–8 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel regarding claim approval and legal feedback. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0018 | OWS-PRIV-000044 | OWS-PRIV-000045 | 2018-12-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Filing confirmation — '193 Patent application filed with USPTO; discussion of IDS obligations and prior art disclosure strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming filing and providing legal advice regarding IDS obligations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0019 | OWS-PRIV-000046 | OWS-PRIV-000048 | 2019-01-14 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Office action received on '562 Patent continuation — § 102 rejection over Kim et al.; recommended response strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding response to USPTO office action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0020 | OWS-PRIV-000049 | OWS-PRIV-000052 | 2019-01-22 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: analysis of Kim et al. prior art reference and recommended claim amendments for '562 Patent continuation — comparison of waveguide coupling structures | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and recommendations regarding claim amendments to overcome prior art rejection. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0021 | OWS-PRIV-000053 | OWS-PRIV-000054 | 2019-01-30 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of proposed claim amendments for '562 Patent continuation — authorization to file response to office action | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing outside patent prosecution counsel to proceed with claim amendments, reflecting legal advice and strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0022 | OWS-PRIV-000055 | OWS-PRIV-000056 | 2019-02-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response to office action filed for '562 Patent continuation — confirmation and discussion of prosecution timeline | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming filing and providing legal advice regarding next steps. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0023 | OWS-PRIV-000057 | OWS-PRIV-000059 | 2019-02-18 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Examiner interview request for '847 CIP application — strategy for discussing Mach-Zehnder modulator limitations with Examiner | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding examiner interview strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0024 | OWS-PRIV-000060 | OWS-PRIV-000062 | 2019-02-25 | Notes | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Notes from examiner interview on '847 CIP application — summary of discussion and recommended next steps prepared by prosecution counsel | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential attorney notes from examiner interview shared with client containing legal analysis and recommendations; constitutes legal advice regarding prosecution strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0025 | OWS-PRIV-000063 | OWS-PRIV-000064 | 2019-03-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Post-interview strategy for '847 CIP — approval of suggested claim narrowing and request for continuation filing to preserve broader claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel providing direction on prosecution strategy based on legal advice received. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0026 | OWS-PRIV-000065 | OWS-PRIV-000067 | 2019-03-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Office action on '193 Patent application — § 102 rejection over Takahashi et al.; recommended amendment to 'coherent detection module' limitation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding response to office action on '193 Patent application. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0027 | OWS-PRIV-000068 | OWS-PRIV-000071 | 2019-03-22 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: analysis of Takahashi et al. prior art and recommended narrowing amendment to 'coherent detection module' limitation — analysis of prosecution history estoppel implications | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis of prior art rejection and recommendations regarding claim amendments with discussion of potential estoppel effects. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0028 | OWS-PRIV-000072 | OWS-PRIV-000073 | 2019-03-28 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Approval of narrowing amendment to '193 Patent — authorization to file response with amended claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel authorizing filing of amended claims based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0029 | OWS-PRIV-000074 | OWS-PRIV-000075 | 2019-04-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Filed response to '193 Patent office action — confirmation and discussion of allowance prospects | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming filing and providing legal advice on likelihood of allowance. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0030 | OWS-PRIV-000076 | OWS-PRIV-000077 | 2019-04-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Notice of allowance — '562 Patent continuation — confirmation and advice regarding issue fee payment and continuation filing strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding patent issuance procedure and continuation filing options. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0031 | OWS-PRIV-000078 | OWS-PRIV-000079 | 2019-04-22 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization to pay issue fee and file continuation for '562 Patent family | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel providing authorization based on legal advice received. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0032 | OWS-PRIV-000080 | OWS-PRIV-000081 | 2019-05-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '562 Patent issued — U.S. Patent No. 9,678,562 — summary of issued claims and recommendations for future prosecution | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming patent issuance and providing legal advice regarding portfolio management. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0033 | OWS-PRIV-000082 | OWS-PRIV-000083 | 2019-05-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Prosecution update — '847 Patent application — notice of allowance received; discussion of claim scope of allowed claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding allowed claims and patent issuance. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0034 | OWS-PRIV-000084 | OWS-PRIV-000085 | 2019-05-08 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization to pay issue fee for '847 Patent and initiate continuation application for broader claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing outside patent prosecution counsel to proceed with patent issuance based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0035 | OWS-PRIV-000086 | OWS-PRIV-000087 | 2019-05-10 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Provisional application strategy for new coherent transceiver innovations — discussion of Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 and future patent family planning | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding provisional application filing strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0036 | OWS-PRIV-000088 | OWS-PRIV-000089 | 2019-05-11 | Email | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Technical disclosure for provisional application — description of novel DSP-integrated coherent receiver architecture for '015 Patent family | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to outside patent prosecution counsel at direction of in-house counsel for purposes of patent prosecution. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0037 | OWS-PRIV-000090 | OWS-PRIV-000091 | 2019-05-12 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft provisional application for '015 Patent family — Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 — review and filing recommendation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding provisional application content and filing. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0038 | OWS-PRIV-000092 | OWS-PRIV-000092 | 2019-05-14 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of provisional application — authorization to file Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel authorizing filing based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0039 | OWS-PRIV-000093 | OWS-PRIV-000093 | 2019-05-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Filing confirmation — Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 filed on May 15, 2019 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing; part of ongoing attorney-client communications regarding patent prosecution. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0040 | OWS-PRIV-000094 | OWS-PRIV-000094 | 2019-05-20 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '847 Patent issued — U.S. Patent No. 10,234,847 — summary of issued claims covering electro-optic modulator technology | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming patent issuance and providing legal advice regarding claim scope. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0041 | OWS-PRIV-000095 | OWS-PRIV-000095 | 2019-06-10 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '193 Patent — notice of allowance received — summary of allowed claims for coherent detection module | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding allowed claims of '193 Patent. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0042 | OWS-PRIV-000095 | OWS-PRIV-000095 | 2019-06-15 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization to pay issue fee for '193 Patent | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing patent prosecution action based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0043 | OWS-PRIV-000096 | OWS-PRIV-000096 | 2019-07-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '193 Patent issued — U.S. Patent No. 10,891,193 — confirmation of issuance and summary of 20 issued claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client confirming patent issuance and providing legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0044 | OWS-PRIV-000096 | OWS-PRIV-000097 | 2019-08-15 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Non-provisional application strategy for '015 Patent family — conversion of Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 to utility application | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel seeking legal advice regarding conversion of provisional application. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0045 | OWS-PRIV-000097 | OWS-PRIV-000097 | 2019-09-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft non-provisional application for '015 Patent — proposed 25 claims covering DSP-integrated coherent receiver architecture | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding draft claims for non-provisional application. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0046 | OWS-PRIV-000097 | OWS-PRIV-000098 | 2019-09-10 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval and comments on draft '015 non-provisional claims — minor modifications to Claims 10–12 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel providing feedback on draft claims and seeking further legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0047 | OWS-PRIV-000098 | OWS-PRIV-000101 | 2019-05-12 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: prosecution strategy for U.S. Patent Application No. [corresponding to '015 Patent], including analysis of prior art and recommendations for claim amendments — relates to Provisional App. No. 62/499,117 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal analysis and advice regarding prosecution of the application that matured into U.S. Patent No. 11,402,015. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0048 | OWS-PRIV-000102 | OWS-PRIV-000104 | 2019-10-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Non-provisional application filed for '015 Patent family — confirmation and prosecution timeline discussion | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing and providing legal advice regarding prosecution timeline. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0049 | OWS-PRIV-000105 | OWS-PRIV-000107 | 2019-12-10 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Office action received on '015 Patent application — § 103 rejection; recommended response strategy with declaration under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding response to office action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0050 | OWS-PRIV-000108 | OWS-PRIV-000111 | 2020-01-08 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: analysis of § 103 rejection of '015 Patent application — comparison of claims with prior art combinations and recommended amendments and inventor declaration | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and recommendations regarding prosecution response. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0051 | OWS-PRIV-000112 | OWS-PRIV-000113 | 2020-01-20 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of response strategy for '015 Patent — authorization to file amended claims and inventor declaration | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing prosecution action based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0052 | OWS-PRIV-000114 | OWS-PRIV-000115 | 2020-02-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response filed for '015 Patent application — confirmation of filing and discussion of prosecution timeline | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing and providing legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0053 | OWS-PRIV-000116 | OWS-PRIV-000118 | 2020-03-15 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Examiner interview for '015 Patent application — preparation and strategy discussion | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding examiner interview preparation and legal strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0054 | OWS-PRIV-000119 | OWS-PRIV-000121 | 2020-04-02 | Notes | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Notes from examiner interview on '015 Patent application — summary and recommended next steps for claim amendments | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential attorney notes from examiner interview providing legal analysis and recommendations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0055 | OWS-PRIV-000122 | OWS-PRIV-000123 | 2020-04-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Final office action on '015 Patent application — analysis and recommendation for RCE filing | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding response to final office action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0056 | OWS-PRIV-000124 | OWS-PRIV-000125 | 2020-05-01 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization for RCE filing on '015 Patent application | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing prosecution action based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0057 | OWS-PRIV-000126 | OWS-PRIV-000128 | 2020-06-10 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: RCE filed with amended claims for '015 Patent — confirmation and discussion of amended claim scope | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel to client providing legal advice regarding amended claims. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0058 | OWS-PRIV-000129 | OWS-PRIV-000131 | 2020-08-20 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Second office action on '015 Patent application following RCE — § 103 rejection maintained over new combination; strategy discussion | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding continued prosecution. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0059 | OWS-PRIV-000132 | OWS-PRIV-000135 | 2020-09-05 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: revised prosecution strategy for '015 Patent — recommendation for further claim amendments to distinguish over prior art combination | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and recommendations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0060 | OWS-PRIV-000136 | OWS-PRIV-000137 | 2020-09-15 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of revised claim amendments for '015 Patent — authorization to file response | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing prosecution action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0061 | OWS-PRIV-000138 | OWS-PRIV-000139 | 2020-10-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response filed to second office action on '015 Patent — confirmation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing; part of ongoing attorney-client prosecution communications. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0062 | OWS-PRIV-000140 | OWS-PRIV-000142 | 2020-12-15 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Re: Portfolio review — status update on all pending OWS patent applications and recommendations for additional continuation filings in '847 and '193 families | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding portfolio-wide prosecution strategy and legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0063 | OWS-PRIV-000143 | OWS-PRIV-000146 | 2021-01-10 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: annual patent portfolio review — analysis of issued patents ('847, '193, '562) and pending applications ('015 family); recommendations for maintenance and continuation strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and strategic advice regarding patent portfolio management. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0064 | OWS-PRIV-000147 | OWS-PRIV-000148 | 2021-02-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '015 Patent application — notice of allowance received — summary of allowed claims for DSP-integrated coherent receiver | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding allowed claims. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0065 | OWS-PRIV-000149 | OWS-PRIV-000149 | 2021-02-20 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization to pay issue fee for '015 Patent and file additional continuation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing prosecution action based on legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0066 | OWS-PRIV-000150 | OWS-PRIV-000150 | 2021-03-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '015 Patent issued — U.S. Patent No. 11,402,015 — confirmation and summary of 18 issued claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming issuance and providing legal advice regarding claim scope. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0067 | OWS-PRIV-000151 | OWS-PRIV-000153 | 2021-04-10 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Continuation strategy for '015 Patent family — discussion of additional claims to cover emerging 800G transceiver technologies | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding continuation prosecution strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0068 | OWS-PRIV-000154 | OWS-PRIV-000156 | 2021-05-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Continuation application filed for '015 Patent family — confirmation of filing with new claims targeting 800G applications | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing and providing legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0069 | OWS-PRIV-000157 | OWS-PRIV-000159 | 2021-06-20 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: IDS filing obligations — disclosure of newly identified prior art references for pending applications | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel regarding IDS obligations and legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0070 | OWS-PRIV-000160 | OWS-PRIV-000162 | 2021-07-10 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: competitive patent landscape analysis — review of Lumicore Technologies' published patent applications and implications for OWS prosecution strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis regarding competitive patent landscape and recommendations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0071 | OWS-PRIV-000163 | OWS-PRIV-000164 | 2021-08-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Maintenance fee payment for '562 Patent — advice on maintenance and renewal obligations | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding patent maintenance obligations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0072 | OWS-PRIV-000165 | OWS-PRIV-000167 | 2021-09-15 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Re: Office action on '015 continuation application — analysis and response strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding prosecution response strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0073 | OWS-PRIV-000168 | OWS-PRIV-000170 | 2021-10-20 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Proposed claim amendments for '015 continuation — recommendations for narrowing claims to avoid prior art while maintaining coverage of 800G products | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding claim amendments. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0074 | OWS-PRIV-000171 | OWS-PRIV-000172 | 2021-11-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Approval of claim amendments for '015 continuation — authorization to file | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel authorizing prosecution action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0075 | OWS-PRIV-000173 | OWS-PRIV-000174 | 2021-12-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response filed for '015 continuation — confirmation and timeline for anticipated allowance | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing and providing legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0076 | OWS-PRIV-000175 | OWS-PRIV-000177 | 2022-01-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Notice of allowance — '015 continuation — claims allowed covering 800G transceiver architecture | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding allowed continuation claims. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0077 | OWS-PRIV-000178 | OWS-PRIV-000179 | 2022-02-01 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Authorization to pay issue fee for '015 continuation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client authorizing prosecution action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0078 | OWS-PRIV-000180 | OWS-PRIV-000181 | 2022-03-01 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '015 continuation issued — summary of additional issued claims and recommendations for portfolio enforcement readiness | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming issuance and providing legal advice regarding enforcement readiness. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0079 | OWS-PRIV-000182 | OWS-PRIV-000184 | 2022-04-10 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: patent portfolio enforcement readiness assessment — analysis of claim coverage of '847, '193, '562, and '015 Patents against market competitors including Lumicore Technologies | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and enforcement readiness assessment. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0080 | OWS-PRIV-000185 | OWS-PRIV-000186 | 2022-05-01 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Maintenance fee planning for '847 and '193 Patents — review of maintenance schedule and legal advice on timing | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding patent maintenance obligations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0081 | OWS-PRIV-000187 | OWS-PRIV-000189 | 2022-05-20 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Additional continuation filing in '193 Patent family — discussion of claims targeting next-generation coherent detection architectures | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding continuation prosecution strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0082 | OWS-PRIV-000190 | OWS-PRIV-000192 | 2022-06-05 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Draft continuation claims for '193 family — proposed new claims and prosecution strategy | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding draft continuation claims. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0083 | OWS-PRIV-000193 | OWS-PRIV-000194 | 2022-06-15 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Re: Comments and approval of '193 continuation claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel providing feedback and authorization. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0084 | OWS-PRIV-000195 | OWS-PRIV-000196 | 2022-06-25 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Continuation application filed for '193 family — confirmation | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel confirming filing. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0085 | OWS-PRIV-000197 | OWS-PRIV-000198 | 2022-07-10 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: '562 Patent family — maintenance fee due; legal advice on renewal | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal advice regarding patent maintenance. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0086 | OWS-PRIV-000199 | OWS-PRIV-000201 | 2022-07-25 | Email chain | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu; Rebecca Tanaka | Re: Design-around monitoring — discussion of Lumicore Technologies' published patent applications and potential implications for OWS patent enforcement | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel seeking and providing legal advice regarding competitive patent monitoring. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0087 | OWS-PRIV-000202 | OWS-PRIV-000204 | 2022-08-01 | Memorandum | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: Freedom-to-operate considerations for OWS next-generation products in light of Lumicore Technologies patent landscape — legal advice regarding design-around strategies | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and advice regarding freedom-to-operate and competitive landscape. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0088 | OWS-PRIV-000205 | OWS-PRIV-000207 | 2022-08-10 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Feedback on FTO memorandum and request for supplemental analysis on '847 Patent enforcement position | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client in-house counsel to outside patent prosecution counsel seeking additional legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0089 | OWS-PRIV-000208 | OWS-PRIV-000210 | 2022-08-15 | Email | Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Supplemental analysis on '847 Patent enforcement position — analysis of Claim 9 scope relative to Lumicore LumiLink 400G-ZR+ product specifications | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from outside patent prosecution counsel providing legal analysis and advice regarding patent enforcement readiness. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0090 | OWS-PRIV-000211 | OWS-PRIV-000213 | 2022-08-20 | Email chain | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Dr. Martin Chu (Cascade IP Advisors, LLC) | Rebecca Tanaka; Dr. Martin Chu | Re: Engagement wind-down planning — discussion of transitioning enforcement matters from Cascade IP Advisors to potential litigation counsel | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication between client and outside patent prosecution counsel regarding transition of representation for enforcement purposes. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0091 | OWS-PRIV-000214 | OWS-PRIV-000216 | 2022-09-01 | Email | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Engineering team observations regarding Lumicore LumiLink 400G-ZR+ — initial identification of potential similarities with OWS patented technology and request for legal guidance | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to in-house counsel seeking legal advice regarding potential patent infringement observations. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0092 | OWS-PRIV-000217 | OWS-PRIV-000219 | 2022-09-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response to engineering team observations regarding Lumicore LumiLink — legal guidance on documenting potential infringement and preserving evidence | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from in-house counsel to client employees providing legal advice regarding potential patent infringement identification and evidence preservation. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0093 | OWS-PRIV-000220 | OWS-PRIV-000222 | 2022-09-10 | Email | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Detailed technical comparison of LumiLink 400G-ZR+ specifications and OWS '847 Patent Claims 1, 3, 9 — seeking legal assessment of infringement | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to in-house counsel providing technical information and seeking legal advice regarding potential infringement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0094 | OWS-PRIV-000223 | OWS-PRIV-000226 | 2022-09-15 | Memorandum | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: preliminary legal assessment of potential Lumicore Technologies infringement — analysis of publicly available LumiLink 400G-ZR+ product information against '847, '193, and '562 Patent claims | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from in-house counsel to CEO providing legal analysis and advice regarding potential patent enforcement action. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0095 | OWS-PRIV-000227 | OWS-PRIV-000228 | 2022-09-18 | Email | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Response to preliminary infringement assessment — request for further analysis and recommendation to engage technical consultant for teardown | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from CEO to in-house counsel seeking further legal advice and guidance on enforcement strategy. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0096 | OWS-PRIV-000229 | OWS-PRIV-000231 | 2022-09-22 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | David Leitner (CFO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Recommendation to retain reverse-engineering consultant — legal advice on selection criteria and privilege considerations for consulting engagement at direction of counsel | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from in-house counsel to senior management providing legal advice regarding consultant retention for potential enforcement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0097 | OWS-PRIV-000232 | OWS-PRIV-000233 | 2022-09-25 | Email | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Approval to proceed with reverse-engineering consultant retention — budget authorization up to $500K | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from CEO to in-house counsel authorizing engagement based on legal advice received. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0098 | OWS-PRIV-000234 | OWS-PRIV-000236 | 2022-09-28 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Legal guidance on engineering team's continued monitoring of Lumicore product launches — privileged instructions regarding documentation of potential infringement | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from in-house counsel providing legal advice and instructions to client employee regarding evidence preservation. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0099 | OWS-PRIV-000237 | OWS-PRIV-000239 | 2022-10-01 | Email chain | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka; Dr. Jian-Wei Huang; Dr. Nikolai Petrov | Re: Engineering team analysis of Lumicore LumiLink 400G-ZR+ data sheet — identification of additional potential claim coverage under '193 Patent Claims 3, 7, 14 | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication among client employees and in-house counsel seeking and providing legal advice regarding infringement analysis. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0100 | OWS-PRIV-000240 | OWS-PRIV-000242 | 2022-10-05 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.); Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Legal assessment of '193 Patent coverage — privileged analysis of coherent detection module claims versus LumiLink architecture | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from in-house counsel providing legal analysis and advice regarding patent infringement assessment. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0101 | OWS-PRIV-000243 | OWS-PRIV-000245 | 2022-10-08 | Email | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Additional Lumicore product data — identification of LumiLink 800G-DR8 as potential infringing product under '015 Patent | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from client employee to in-house counsel providing technical information in connection with request for legal advice. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0102 | OWS-PRIV-000246 | OWS-PRIV-000248 | 2022-10-10 | Email | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Re: Legal guidance on LumiLink 800G-DR8 analysis — instructions on technical analysis parameters and privilege considerations | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from in-house counsel to client employees providing legal advice regarding infringement analysis methodology. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0103 | OWS-PRIV-000249 | OWS-PRIV-000252 | 2022-10-12 | Spreadsheet | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Claim chart — preliminary element-by-element mapping of '015 Patent Claims 1, 5, 12 against LumiLink 800G-DR8 — prepared at direction of in-house counsel for legal analysis | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential claim chart prepared by client employee at direction of in-house counsel for purpose of obtaining legal advice regarding patent infringement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0104 | OWS-PRIV-000253 | OWS-PRIV-000256 | 2022-10-13 | Spreadsheet | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Claim chart — preliminary element-by-element mapping of '847 Patent Claims 1, 3, 9 against LumiLink 400G-ZR+ — prepared at direction of in-house counsel for legal analysis | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential claim chart prepared by client employee at direction of in-house counsel for purpose of obtaining legal advice regarding patent infringement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0105 | OWS-PRIV-000257 | OWS-PRIV-000260 | 2022-10-14 | Spreadsheet | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Claim chart — preliminary element-by-element mapping of '193 Patent Claims 3, 7, 14 against LumiLink 400G-ZR+ — prepared at direction of in-house counsel for legal analysis | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential claim chart prepared by client employee at direction of in-house counsel for purpose of obtaining legal advice regarding patent infringement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0106 | OWS-PRIV-000261 | OWS-PRIV-000264 | 2022-10-14 | Spreadsheet | Dr. Nikolai Petrov (VP of Engineering, Photonics Division, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Jian-Wei Huang (CTO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Claim chart — preliminary element-by-element mapping of '562 Patent Claims 1, 4, 8 against LumiLink 400G-ZR+ — prepared at direction of in-house counsel for legal analysis | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential claim chart prepared by client employee at direction of in-house counsel for purpose of obtaining legal advice regarding patent infringement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0107 | OWS-PRIV-000265 | OWS-PRIV-000270 | 2022-10-14 | Memorandum | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | David Leitner (CFO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Memorandum re: updated legal assessment of OWS patent infringement claims against Lumicore Technologies — synthesis of engineering team claim charts and legal recommendations for enforcement | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential memorandum from in-house counsel to senior management providing comprehensive legal analysis and recommendations regarding potential patent enforcement. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0108 | OWS-PRIV-000271 | OWS-PRIV-000273 | 2022-10-15 | Email | Dr. Priya Ramaswamy (CEO, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Rebecca Tanaka (General Counsel, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp.) | Franklin Osei (Board Chair, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. / Managing Partner, Ridgeline Capital Partners, LP) | Re: Response to updated infringement assessment — Board-level approval to proceed with consultant engagement and licensing outreach; request for legal advice on next steps | Attorney-Client Privilege | Confidential communication from CEO to in-house counsel seeking legal advice and providing strategic direction; shared with Board Chair for governance purposes. | Withheld in Full
PRIV-0109 | OWS-PRIV-000274 | OWS-PRIV-000276 | 2022-10-15 | Email | Franklin Osei (Board Ch