Rimage filed an action for declaratory judgment against Innovative Automation [NPE] over a patent related to product data tracking that automates the process from order-taking to delivery.  According to the complaint, Innovative Automation sent a letter to one of Rimage’s customers, Isomedia, alleging infringement of the patent-in-suit and urging Isomedia to take a license.  Innovative Automation obtained the patent in February 2011 from JC Research, a software publishing company.  Since March 2011, Innovative Automation has filed eight suits against over 20 defendants.  8/26, Northern District of California, 4:2011cv04224.