VERIFIED PETITIONS FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION
VERIFIED PETITION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF ALAN NGO
I. INTRODUCTION AND REQUEST
Petitioner Alan Ngo, a Partner in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group of Calderwood & Harkness LLP ("Calderwood & Harkness" or the "Firm"), respectfully moves this Court, pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for an order admitting him to practice pro hac vice before this Court for all purposes in connection with the above-captioned action.
This action involves claims of patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. §§ 271 et seq., asserted by Plaintiff Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. ("Optiwave" or "Plaintiff"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 4810 Bayside Technology Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clara, California 95054, against Defendant Lumicore Technologies, Inc. ("Lumicore" or "Defendant"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 9200 Spectrum Boulevard, Building C, Austin, Texas 78759. Defendant Lumicore also maintains a sales and technical support office at 2700 Earl Campbell Parkway, Suite 150, Tyler, Texas 75701. Plaintiff's claims concern U.S. Patent Nos. 10,234,847; 10,891,193; 9,678,562; and 11,402,015.
Calderwood & Harkness was retained by Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. to serve as lead litigation counsel in this matter. The engagement letter between Calderwood & Harkness LLP and Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. was executed on March 18, 2024, establishing the attorney-client relationship and the scope of representation in connection with this patent infringement action.
Mr. Ngo serves as the Responsible Partner on this matter and will be principally responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the litigation on behalf of Plaintiff. Marcus Delgado, also a Partner at Calderwood & Harkness LLP, serves as the Billing Partner on this matter and is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas and the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Mr. Delgado does not require pro hac vice admission. In addition to Mr. Ngo, the Firm is contemporaneously filing Verified Petitions for Admission Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Wendy Schultz, Senior Associate, and Omar Siddiqui, Associate, each of whom is also a member of the Firm's intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. Together with Mr. Delgado and local counsel James "Jim" Callahan of Whitmore & Callahan LLP, these attorneys will constitute the trial team representing Plaintiff in this action.
The applicable pro hac vice admission fee required by Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas has been tendered concurrently with the filing of this Petition.
In support of this Petition, Mr. Ngo respectfully represents as follows:
II. IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT ATTORNEY
1. The full legal name of the applicant attorney is Alan Ngo.
2. Mr. Ngo is a Partner in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group at Calderwood & Harkness LLP. His office is located at:
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200 Facsimile: (213) 555-4201
Email: alan.ngo@calderwoodharkness.com
3. Mr. Ngo also maintains an office at Calderwood & Harkness's Washington, D.C. location, situated at 1201 F Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20004. For purposes of this action, Mr. Ngo's primary contact address is the Los Angeles office identified above.
4. Mr. Ngo has practiced intellectual property litigation for over seventeen years, with a focus on complex patent disputes in the semiconductor, photonics, and advanced materials industries. He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous patent cases in federal courts across the country.
III. BAR ADMISSIONS AND GOOD STANDING
5. Mr. Ngo is duly admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 3, 2006, and is currently an active member in good standing. His California State Bar Number is 248713.
6. Mr. Ngo is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
7. Mr. Ngo is not a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
8. Mr. Ngo has not been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal, at any time.
9. Mr. Ngo is not currently the subject of any disciplinary proceedings or actions in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal.
10. There are no complaints, grievances, or investigations currently pending before any bar association, court, or disciplinary authority in any jurisdiction concerning Mr. Ngo's professional conduct or fitness to practice law.
11. A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State Bar of California, confirming that Alan Ngo is an active member in good standing, is attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 and incorporated herein by reference.
IV. FAMILIARITY WITH LOCAL RULES
12. Mr. Ngo represents that he has read and is familiar with the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to the Patent Rules adopted by this Court.
13. Mr. Ngo agrees to abide by and comply with all rules of this Court, including the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by this Court and applicable to attorneys practicing before it.
14. Mr. Ngo further acknowledges his obligation to maintain familiarity with any amendments or modifications to such rules that may be adopted during the pendency of this action.
V. DESIGNATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL
15. Pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas, Mr. Ngo designates the following attorney as local counsel in this action:
James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
16. Mr. Callahan is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
17. Mr. Callahan has agreed to serve as local counsel for Mr. Ngo in this action and to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of this Court. These responsibilities include, without limitation, accepting service of documents on behalf of the pro hac vice attorney, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate in all proceedings before this Court.
18. Mr. Callahan will participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of this case and will be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if, for any reason, that becomes necessary.
19. Mr. Callahan's written consent to serve as local counsel is set forth below in Section VII of this Petition.
VI. VERIFICATION AND DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
I, Alan Ngo, hereby declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, that the foregoing statements contained in this Verified Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that a false statement herein may subject me to sanctions, including revocation of pro hac vice admission and other disciplinary action.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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Alan Ngo Partner, Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200
Email: alan.ngo@calderwoodharkness.com
VII. CONSENT OF LOCAL COUNSEL
I, James "Jim" Callahan, hereby consent to serve as local sponsoring counsel for Alan Ngo of Calderwood & Harkness LLP in connection with the above-captioned action, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumicore Technologies, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00319-JRG, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marshall Division.
I am admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and am a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. My office address is:
Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
I agree to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to accepting service of documents, signing all documents filed with the Court as required by the Local Rules, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of the case. I further agree to be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if circumstances so require.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
Texas State Bar No. 03891247
EXHIBIT A-1
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING — ALAN NGO
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
This is to certify that ALAN NGO, State Bar Number 248713, is an active member of the State Bar of California, having been admitted to the practice of law in the State of California on December 3, 2006. The records of the State Bar of California reflect that said member is currently in good standing and is entitled to practice law in all the courts of the State of California.
This certificate is issued upon request for purposes of admission pro hac vice in a court of another jurisdiction.
Issued: April 10, 2024
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Office of Certification State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94105
This certificate is valid as of the date of issuance. The State Bar of California makes no representation regarding the status of this member after the date set forth above.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION
VERIFIED PETITION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF WENDY SCHULTZ
I. INTRODUCTION AND REQUEST
Petitioner Wendy Schultz, a Senior Associate in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group of Calderwood & Harkness LLP ("Calderwood & Harkness" or the "Firm"), respectfully moves this Court, pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for an order admitting her to practice pro hac vice before this Court for all purposes in connection with the above-captioned action.
This action involves claims of patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. §§ 271 et seq., asserted by Plaintiff Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. ("Optiwave" or "Plaintiff"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 4810 Bayside Technology Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clara, California 95054, against Defendant Lumicore Technologies, Inc. ("Lumicore" or "Defendant"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 9200 Spectrum Boulevard, Building C, Austin, Texas 78759. Defendant Lumicore also maintains a sales and technical support office at 2700 Earl Campbell Parkway, Suite 150, Tyler, Texas 75701. Plaintiff's claims concern U.S. Patent Nos. 10,234,847; 10,891,193; 9,678,562; and 11,402,015.
Calderwood & Harkness was retained by Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. to serve as lead litigation counsel in this matter. The engagement letter between Calderwood & Harkness LLP and Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. was executed on March 18, 2024, establishing the attorney-client relationship and the scope of representation in connection with this patent infringement action.
Ms. Schultz serves as the Lead Associate on this matter and will be primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day litigation activities, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Marcus Delgado, a Partner at Calderwood & Harkness LLP, serves as the Billing Partner on this matter and is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas and the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Mr. Delgado does not require pro hac vice admission. In addition to Ms. Schultz, the Firm is contemporaneously filing Verified Petitions for Admission Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alan Ngo, Partner, and Omar Siddiqui, Associate, each of whom is also a member of the Firm's intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. Together with Mr. Delgado and local counsel James "Jim" Callahan of Whitmore & Callahan LLP, these attorneys will constitute the trial team representing Plaintiff in this action.
The applicable pro hac vice admission fee required by Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas has been tendered concurrently with the filing of this Petition.
In support of this Petition, Ms. Schultz respectfully represents as follows:
II. IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT ATTORNEY
1. The full legal name of the applicant attorney is Wendy Schultz.
2. Ms. Schultz is a Senior Associate in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group at Calderwood & Harkness LLP. Her office is located at:
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200 Facsimile: (213) 555-4201
Email: wendy.schultz@calderwoodharkness.com
3. Ms. Schultz has practiced intellectual property litigation for over nine years, with particular experience in patent infringement matters involving semiconductor, integrated circuit, and optical technologies. She has been a member of trial teams in patent cases before multiple federal district courts.
III. BAR ADMISSIONS AND GOOD STANDING
4. Ms. Schultz is duly admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 1, 2014, and is currently an active member in good standing. Her California State Bar Number is 301582.
5. Ms. Schultz is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
6. Ms. Schultz is not a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
7. Ms. Schultz has not been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal, at any time.
8. Ms. Schultz is not currently the subject of any disciplinary proceedings or actions in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal.
9. There are no complaints, grievances, or investigations currently pending before any bar association, court, or disciplinary authority in any jurisdiction concerning Ms. Schultz's professional conduct or fitness to practice law.
10. A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State Bar of California, confirming that Wendy Schultz is an active member in good standing, is attached hereto as Exhibit B-1 and incorporated herein by reference.
IV. FAMILIARITY WITH LOCAL RULES
11. Ms. Schultz represents that she has read and is familiar with the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to the Patent Rules adopted by this Court.
12. Ms. Schultz agrees to abide by and comply with all rules of this Court, including the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by this Court and applicable to attorneys practicing before it.
13. Ms. Schultz further acknowledges her obligation to maintain familiarity with any amendments or modifications to such rules that may be adopted during the pendency of this action.
V. DESIGNATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL
14. Pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas, Ms. Schultz designates the following attorney as local counsel in this action:
James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
15. Mr. Callahan is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
16. Mr. Callahan has agreed to serve as local counsel for Ms. Schultz in this action and to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of this Court. These responsibilities include, without limitation, accepting service of documents on behalf of the pro hac vice attorney, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate in all proceedings before this Court.
17. Mr. Callahan will participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of this case and will be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if, for any reason, that becomes necessary.
18. Mr. Callahan's written consent to serve as local counsel is set forth below in Section VII of this Petition.
VI. VERIFICATION AND DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
I, Wendy Schultz, hereby declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, that the foregoing statements contained in this Verified Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that a false statement herein may subject me to sanctions, including revocation of pro hac vice admission and other disciplinary action.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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Wendy Schultz Senior Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200
Email: wendy.schultz@calderwoodharkness.com
VII. CONSENT OF LOCAL COUNSEL
I, James "Jim" Callahan, hereby consent to serve as local sponsoring counsel for Wendy Schultz of Calderwood & Harkness LLP in connection with the above-captioned action, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumicore Technologies, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00319-JRG, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marshall Division.
I am admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and am a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. My office address is:
Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
I agree to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to accepting service of documents, signing all documents filed with the Court as required by the Local Rules, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of the case. I further agree to be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if circumstances so require.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
Texas State Bar No. 03891247
EXHIBIT B-1
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING — WENDY SCHULTZ
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
This is to certify that WENDY SCHULTZ, State Bar Number 301582, is an active member of the State Bar of California, having been admitted to the practice of law in the State of California on December 1, 2014. The records of the State Bar of California reflect that said member is currently in good standing and is entitled to practice law in all the courts of the State of California.
This certificate is issued upon request for purposes of admission pro hac vice in a court of another jurisdiction.
Issued: April 11, 2024
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Office of Certification State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94105
This certificate is valid as of the date of issuance. The State Bar of California makes no representation regarding the status of this member after the date set forth above.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION
VERIFIED PETITION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF OMAR SIDDIQUI
I. INTRODUCTION AND REQUEST
Petitioner Omar Siddiqui, an Associate in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group of Calderwood & Harkness LLP ("Calderwood & Harkness" or the "Firm"), respectfully moves this Court, pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, for an order admitting him to practice pro hac vice before this Court for all purposes in connection with the above-captioned action.
This action involves claims of patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. §§ 271 et seq., asserted by Plaintiff Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. ("Optiwave" or "Plaintiff"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 4810 Bayside Technology Parkway, Suite 300, Santa Clara, California 95054, against Defendant Lumicore Technologies, Inc. ("Lumicore" or "Defendant"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 9200 Spectrum Boulevard, Building C, Austin, Texas 78759. Defendant Lumicore also maintains a sales and technical support office at 2700 Earl Campbell Parkway, Suite 150, Tyler, Texas 75701. Plaintiff's claims concern U.S. Patent Nos. 10,234,847; 10,891,193; 9,678,562; and 11,402,015.
Calderwood & Harkness was retained by Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. to serve as lead litigation counsel in this matter. The engagement letter between Calderwood & Harkness LLP and Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. was executed on March 18, 2024, establishing the attorney-client relationship and the scope of representation in connection with this patent infringement action.
Mr. Siddiqui serves as a Working Associate on this matter and will assist in all aspects of the litigation, including document review, discovery, legal research, briefing, and trial preparation. Marcus Delgado, a Partner at Calderwood & Harkness LLP, serves as the Billing Partner on this matter and is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas and the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Mr. Delgado does not require pro hac vice admission. In addition to Mr. Siddiqui, the Firm is contemporaneously filing Verified Petitions for Admission Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alan Ngo, Partner, and Wendy Schultz, Senior Associate, each of whom is also a member of the Firm's intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. Together with Mr. Delgado and local counsel James "Jim" Callahan of Whitmore & Callahan LLP, these attorneys will constitute the trial team representing Plaintiff in this action.
The applicable pro hac vice admission fee required by Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas has been tendered concurrently with the filing of this Petition.
In support of this Petition, Mr. Siddiqui respectfully represents as follows:
II. IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT ATTORNEY
1. The full legal name of the applicant attorney is Omar Siddiqui.
2. Mr. Siddiqui is an Associate in the intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group at Calderwood & Harkness LLP. His office is located at:
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200 Facsimile: (213) 555-4201
Email: omar.siddiqui@calderwoodharkness.com
3. Mr. Siddiqui has practiced intellectual property litigation for over four years, with experience in patent infringement matters involving semiconductor and photonic technologies, including claim construction, invalidity analysis, and infringement contentions.
III. BAR ADMISSIONS AND GOOD STANDING
4. Mr. Siddiqui is duly admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 2, 2019, and is currently an active member in good standing. His California State Bar Number is 329468.
5. Mr. Siddiqui is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
6. Mr. Siddiqui is not a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
7. Mr. Siddiqui has not been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal, at any time.
8. Mr. Siddiqui is not currently the subject of any disciplinary proceedings or actions in any jurisdiction, whether state or federal.
9. There are no complaints, grievances, or investigations currently pending before any bar association, court, or disciplinary authority in any jurisdiction concerning Mr. Siddiqui's professional conduct or fitness to practice law.
10. A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the State Bar of California, confirming that Omar Siddiqui is an active member in good standing, is attached hereto as Exhibit C-1 and incorporated herein by reference.
IV. FAMILIARITY WITH LOCAL RULES
11. Mr. Siddiqui represents that he has read and is familiar with the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to the Patent Rules adopted by this Court.
12. Mr. Siddiqui agrees to abide by and comply with all rules of this Court, including the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by this Court and applicable to attorneys practicing before it.
13. Mr. Siddiqui further acknowledges his obligation to maintain familiarity with any amendments or modifications to such rules that may be adopted during the pendency of this action.
V. DESIGNATION OF LOCAL COUNSEL
14. Pursuant to Local Rule AT-1 of the Eastern District of Texas, Mr. Siddiqui designates the following attorney as local counsel in this action:
James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
15. Mr. Callahan is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
16. Mr. Callahan has agreed to serve as local counsel for Mr. Siddiqui in this action and to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of this Court. These responsibilities include, without limitation, accepting service of documents on behalf of the pro hac vice attorney, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate in all proceedings before this Court.
17. Mr. Callahan will participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of this case and will be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if, for any reason, that becomes necessary.
18. Mr. Callahan's written consent to serve as local counsel is set forth below in Section VII of this Petition.
VI. VERIFICATION AND DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
I, Omar Siddiqui, hereby declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, that the foregoing statements contained in this Verified Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that a false statement herein may subject me to sanctions, including revocation of pro hac vice admission and other disciplinary action.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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Omar Siddiqui Associate, Calderwood & Harkness LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 Telephone: (213) 555-4200
Email: omar.siddiqui@calderwoodharkness.com
VII. CONSENT OF LOCAL COUNSEL
I, James "Jim" Callahan, hereby consent to serve as local sponsoring counsel for Omar Siddiqui of Calderwood & Harkness LLP in connection with the above-captioned action, Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumicore Technologies, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00319-JRG, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marshall Division.
I am admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and am a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. My office address is:
Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100 Facsimile: (903) 555-8101
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
I agree to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, including but not limited to accepting service of documents, signing all documents filed with the Court as required by the Local Rules, maintaining familiarity with the case, and being prepared to participate meaningfully in the preparation and trial of the case. I further agree to be prepared to act as sole counsel for Plaintiff if circumstances so require.
Dated: April 18, 2024
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James "Jim" Callahan Whitmore & Callahan LLP 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800 Tyler, Texas 75702 Telephone: (903) 555-8100
Email: jcallahan@whitmorecallahan.com
Texas State Bar No. 03891247
EXHIBIT C-1
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING — OMAR SIDDIQUI
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
This is to certify that OMAR SIDDIQUI, State Bar Number 329468, is an active member of the State Bar of California, having been admitted to the practice of law in the State of California on December 2, 2019. The records of the State Bar of California reflect that said member is currently in good standing and is entitled to practice law in all the courts of the State of California.
This certificate is issued upon request for purposes of admission pro hac vice in a court of another jurisdiction.
Issued: April 12, 2024
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Office of Certification State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94105
This certificate is valid as of the date of issuance. The State Bar of California makes no representation regarding the status of this member after the date set forth above.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE
Before the Court are the Verified Petitions for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on April 22, 2024, on behalf of the following attorneys, each of whom is associated with the law firm of Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 350 South Grand Avenue, 48th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071:
1. Alan Ngo, Partner, intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group;
2. Wendy Schultz, Senior Associate, intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group; and
3. Omar Siddiqui, Associate, intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group.
The Court has reviewed each Petition and the accompanying exhibits and representations. The Court finds as follows:
Each petitioner is a member in good standing of the State Bar of California, as evidenced by the Certificates of Good Standing attached to the respective Petitions. None of the petitioners has been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law in any jurisdiction. None of the petitioners is currently the subject of any disciplinary proceedings or investigations before any bar association, court, or disciplinary authority. Each petitioner has represented that he or she has read and is familiar with the Local Rules of this Court, including the Patent Rules, and has agreed to comply with all applicable rules of this Court, including the Rules of Professional Conduct.
James "Jim" Callahan of Whitmore & Callahan LLP, 110 North College Avenue, Suite 800, Tyler, Texas 75702, a member of the bar of this Court and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, has consented in writing to serve as local sponsoring counsel for each of the above-named petitioners in this action. Mr. Callahan has agreed to accept all responsibilities required of local counsel under the Local Rules of this Court.
The applicable pro hac vice admission fees have been tendered in connection with each Petition.
Accordingly, having considered the Verified Petitions, the Certificates of Good Standing, the Consents of Local Counsel, and the applicable provisions of Local Rule AT-1, the Court finds that good cause exists for the relief requested.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Alan Ngo, Wendy Schultz, and Omar Siddiqui are each admitted to practice pro hac vice before this Court for all purposes in connection with Optiwave Semiconductor Corp. v. Lumicore Technologies, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-00319-JRG.