OPINION AND ORDER

I. INTRODUCTION

On June 9, 2014, I dismissed the patent infringement suit brought by Rates Technology Inc. (“RTI”) against Broadvox Holding Company, LLC and Cypress Communications Operating Company, LLC (collectively “Broadvox”).1 Two weeks later, on June 23, 2014, Broadvox moved, under section 285 of Title 35 of the United States Code, to collect attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs from RTI and its former counsel, Springut Law PC (“Sprin-gut”).2 However, on August 1, 2014, Bro-advox withdrew its motion as to Springut.3 Nonetheless, Broadvox now moves for attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs against RTI.

Springut, in a separate motion, moves under section 1927 of Title 28 of the United States Code, as well as under the Court’s inherent authority, for sanctions, in the form of attorneys’ fees, against Bro-advox and its counsel.4 For the reasons, that follow, Broadvox’s motion for attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs against RTI is DENIED, and Springut’s motion for sanctions is DENIED.

II. BACKGROUND

A. RTFs Patents

In January 2013, RTI initiated this litigation by bringing a patent infringement suit against Broadvox.5 RTI, a Delaware company, owns several patents in the telecommunications field, including the two telecommunications patents at issue, United States Patent No. 5,425,085 (the “'085 Patent”) and United States Patent No. 5,519,769 (the “'769 Patent”).6 Both the '085 Patent and the '769' Patent have less than two years remaining until they expire.7 RTFs president and shareholder, Gerald Weinberger, has authority from RTFs board of directors to enforce, at his discretion, the patents at issue.8 However, the upcoming expiration of the patents at issue, and the resultant effect that will have on RTFs profitability, has led Wein-berger to question his job security.9

*520B. RTI’s Business

RTFs current businesses include the “support[ ] [of] several of its old customers with rate chip updates for their private pay telephones,” “some consulting work,” “work on some new inventions,” and the “enforce[ment] of its patents.”10 The rate chip updates, however, only consist of “giv[ing] away” chips to customers — approximately a hundred chips to twenty-five customers in 2013.11 RTI has not received payment for a rate chip in almost a decade.12 Nor do records exist that document the distribution of chips.13 Moreover, RTI refuses to reveal the identity of its chip customers.14

RTFs consulting work includes “advi[sing] [people] with respect to various telecommunication issues.”15 RTI received “a few hundred thousand dollars” in compensation for its consulting work from 2009 through 2013.16 However, no contracts exist to memorialize the consulting work,17 and RTI either did not retain the documents relating to its compensation for the consulting work, or it included the documents in a storage bin produced to Broadvox.18 And again, RTI refuses to identify its consulting clients.19

RTFs work on new inventions has not generated any revenue from 2009 through 2013.20 RTI cites its inability to obtain patent protection for its new products as the obstacle to generating revenue.21

In relation to its patent enforcement, RTI derives a relatively large amount of its revenue from companies that pay RTI for covenant not to sue agreements (“CNS agreements”).22 These companies may or may not infringe RTFs patents, and have chosen to settle with RTI rather than litigate the issue:23 The CNS agreements provide for a one-time payout, rather than an ongoing royalty payment.24

RTI also “continue^] to try to move forward [with] products that [it] designed, developed and manufactured in conjunction with other companies.”25 RTI seeks to enter into joint ventures with companies that will provide RTI’s products or products that contain RTI’s technology.26 These products include private pay telephones, BUSY BUSY telephones, and the *521plug product.27 RTI has manufactured all three of these products within the last ten years.28 However, RTI never sold the plug product.29 RTI has not received revenue from the sale of private pay phones in approximately four or five years,30 from the sale of BUSY BUSY telephones in seven or eight years,31 nor from the rights to manufacture BUSY BUSY telephones in the last two and a half to three years.32

C. RTI Contacts Broadvox

In December 2012, Weinberger, without the assistance of counsel,33 began to contact Broadvox about Broadvox’s possible infringement of RTFs patents.34 In the course of their communications, neither Weinberger nor Broadvox divulged anything other than self-serving assertions regarding the merits of RTFs infringement allegations.35 Weinberger urged a settlement, but Broadvox declined to settle on account of RTFs unwillingness to share the basis of its infringement allegations.36 In one email to Broadvox, Weinberger explained that Broadvox has “a lose-lose business proposition. No settlement, big unrecoverable legal expenses, and a huge risk of substantial loss at trial.”37 Wein-berger concluded the email with “[Congratulations. No way out; you lose!”38 Weinberger, in a subsequent email, reiterated that the “lose-lose proposition really sucks[,] that’s why companies settle their differences.”39 Weinberger instructed Broadvox to “stop [its] carping. Relax, and enjoy [the] holiday time; we will have the next four to five years to address our respective differences.”40

Furthermore, in a telephone conversation between Weinberger and Broadvox’s counsel, Alex Gertsburg, Weinberger conveyed to Broadvox that RTI had tested Broadvox’s network and systems “[b]y making contact with [Broadvox’s] customers.”41 Weinberger, however, refused to identify these customers, instead saying that Broadvox “will get that information obviously in discovery.”42 Weinberger later testified at his deposition, in response to “[w]hich Broadvox customers have you spoken with?”, that RTI looked at Broad-vox’s website and “noted ... that 17 of *522[Broadvox’s ‘Partners’] were already people who have ... been covered under [RTI’s] patents[.]”43 Weinberger further testified that he could not remember which of those “Partners” he contacted, but “if ... showed the list[, he] could pick them out.”44

Weinberger also represented during his telephone call with Gertsburg that two law firms had each provided to RTI a formal written opinion detailing Broadvox’s alleged infringement of RTFs patents.45 However, Weinberger later testified that RTI “didn’t get written [opinions] ... [RTI] got reviews and opinions from ... two firms.”46 Weinberger refused to reveal the name of either firm.47

Weinberger further represented in his telephone call with Gertsburg that RTI had “done testing by two independent testing groups[.]”48 Weinberger testified at his deposition that these two independent testing groups consisted of an independent consultant, Shlomo Shur, and RTI.49 Wein-berger asserted that RTI “substituted [itself] in this area [because it] felt particularly knowledgeable[.]”50

D. Broadvox’s Rule 11 Motion

After RTI filed the complaint in this case, Broadvox moved for sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, arguing that RTI had not conducted a reasonable pre-suit investigation.51 RTI opposed the Rule 11 motion by detailing the various steps it and its now-retained counsel, Springut, took to investigate any possible infringement.52 I denied Broadvox’s Rule 11 motion because Broadvox did not comply with Rule 11’s safe harbor requirement.53 I also held that “because RTI conducted a pre-suit investigation to ascertain information about defendants’ system and found that infringement may exist, it should not be sanctioned for filing suit and seeking discovery to confirm its suspicion.” 54

E. RTI’s Adjournment of the 30(b)(6) Deposition

In December 2013, RTI had intended to depose Broadvox pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6).55 However, in the days preceding the scheduled deposition, RTI informed Broadvox that Broad-vox’s discovery remained incomplete and, *523as a result, RTI needed to adjourn the deposition56 Broadvox disputes the truthfulness of RTI’s reason for adjourning the deposition.57

F. Markman Hearing

On December 27, 2013, I held a Mark-man hearing in this case.58 The following month, on January 28, 2014, I issued an Opinion and Order construing the claim terms in the patents at issue.59

G. Springut Withdraws as RTI’s Counsel

On February 28, 2014, Springut moved to withdraw as counsel for RTI, citing RTI’s failure to pay for legal services rendered by Springut.60 On March 4, 2014, I granted Springut’s motion to be relieved as RTFs counsel, and allowed RTI thirty days to obtain new counsel.61 On April 4, 2014, I granted RTI additional time to obtain counsel — until April 28, 2014.62 On May, 8, 2014, I further extended RTFs deadline to obtain new counsel to June 6, 2014.63 On June 9, 2014, RTI had still not obtained new counsel, and because corporations may not appear pro se in the Southern District of New York,64 I dismissed RTI’s case against Broadvox.65 To date, RTI has not obtained new counsel.66

H. Broadvox Moves for Attorneys’ Fees and Nontaxable Costs Against RTI and Springut

After I dismissed the case, on June 23, 2014, Broadvox moved against RTI and Springut for an order declaring this case “exceptional” under section 285 and for an award of attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs.67 Broadvox’s Memorandum of Law in support of its motion discussed almost exclusively section 285 as a legal basis for awarding attorneys’ fees to Broadvox.68 Broadvox also mentioned briefly two other legal bases: (1) section 1927;69 and (2) the *524Court’s inherent authority.70 However, Broadvox’s Notice of Motion contained neither of those legal bases in its caption.71

On July 21, 2014, Springut filed its opposition arguing, among other things, that Broadvox cannot prevail against Springut because (1) section 285 does not apply to counsel,72 and (2) Broadvox cannot rely on section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority because (a) those bases did not appear in the caption of the Notice of Motion as required under Local Civil Rule of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (“Local Civil Rule”) 7.1(a)(1),73 and (b) Broadvox’s brief mention of those bases does not legally suffice to place them before the Court.74 Simultaneously with its opposition,75 Springut served Broadvox with a motion for sanctions under Rule 11,76 but did not file it with the Court in compliance with the safe harbor provision in Rule II.77

On August, 1, 2014, Broadvox withdrew its motion as to Springut, but maintained it as to RTI.78 Springut in turn withdrew its Rule 11 motion against Broadvox.79 In its reply brief, Broadvox stated that it felt the proper focus of its motion should be RTI exclusively and that notwithstanding Bro-advox’s withdrawal, the Court could have imposed sanctions against Springut under section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority.80

I. Springut Moves for Sanctions Against Broadvox

Springut, in response to Broadvox’s motion under section 285, now moves against Broadvox for sanctions under section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority, claiming that Broadvox filed its motion against Springut in bad faith.81 Springut seeks, as sanctions, attorneys’ fees in the amount it expended to oppose Broadvox’s motion.82

J. RTI Fails to Oppose Broadvox’s Motion

As RTI has still not obtained legal counsel, it cannot appear before the Court to oppose Broadvox’s motion against it.83 And with the deadline for opposing the motion having elapsed on July 21, 2014, *525Broadvox has failed to timely oppose Bro-advox’s motion.84 Broadvox now moves unopposed for an award of attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs against RTI.85

III. LEGAL STANDARD

The Second Circuit recently articulated in Jackson v. Federal Express that, in the context of an unopposed motion for summary judgment, “[a] non-response does not risk a default judgment[.]”86 Rather, “[bjefore summary judgment may be entered, the district court must ensure that each statement of material fact is supported by record evidence sufficient to satisfy the movant’s burden of production even if the statement is unopposed.”87 The district court has discretion to “rely on other evidence in the record even if uncited.”88 The district court must also “determine whether the legal theory of the motion is sound.”89

District courts in the Southern District of New York have applied a similar standard in contexts other than an unopposed motion for summary judgment.90 For that reason, I extend the Jackson standard to an unopposed motion for attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs under section 285.

IV. APPLICABLE LAW

A. Sanctions Under 35 U.S.C. § 285

Section 285 provides, in its entirety, that “[t]he court in exceptional cases may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party.” In Octane Fitness, LLC v. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., the Supreme Court eschewed the former interpretation of section 285, and articulated a new, more flexible standard by which to assess sanctions under section 285.91 The Court held that

*526an “exceptional” case is simply one that stands out from others with respect to the substantive strength of a party’s litigating position (considering both the governing law and the facts of the case) or the unreasonable manner in which the case was litigated. District courts may determine whether a case is “exceptional” in the case-by-case exercise of their discretion, considering the totality of the circumstances.92

Under this standard, “a district court may award fees in the rare case in which a party’s unreasonable conduct — while not necessarily independently sanctionable — is nonetheless so ‘exceptional’ as to justify an award of fees.”93 Section 285 “demands a simple discretionary inquiry; it imposes no specific evidentiary burden, much less such a high one.”94 However, “[t]he purpose of section 285, unlike that of Rule 11, is not to control the local bar’s litigation practices ... but is remedial and for the purpose of compensating the prevailing party for the costs it incurred in the prosecution or defense of a case where it would be grossly unjust, based on the baselessness of the suit or because of litigation or Patent Office misconduct, to require it to bear its own costs.”95

Section 285, in essence, may require “in exceptional cases ... the losing party to reimburse the prevailing party its attorney fees.”96 However, “no legal basis [exists under section 285] for entering a fee award against the losing party’s attorney.” 97

B. Sanctions Under 28 U.S.C. § 1927 and the Court’s Inherent Authority

Apart from section 285, two additional bases for sanctions exist. First, under section 1927, a court may require any attorney “who so multiplies the proceedings in any case unreasonably and vexatiously ... to satisfy personally the excess costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred because of such conduct.” 98 Second, a court “may exercise its inherent power to sanction a party or an attorney who has ‘acted in bad faith, vexatiously, wantonly, or for oppressive reasons.’ ”99

To impose either of these sanctions, “a court must find clear evidence that (1) the offending party’s claims were entirely without color, and (2) the claims were brought in bad faith — that is, ‘moti*527vated by improper purposes such as harassment or delay.’ ”100 A claim entirely without color “lacks any legal or factual basis.”101 A colorable claim, however, “has some legal and factual support, considered in light of the reasonable beliefs of the individual making the claim.”102 To establish bad faith, sanctions under section 1927 and a court’s inherent authority require a similar showing—“bad faith may be inferred ‘only if actions are so completely without merit as to require the conclusion that they must have been undertaken for some improper purpose such as delay.’”103 Moreover, “[t]he court’s factual findings of bad faith must be characterized by ‘a high degree of specificity.’ ”104

In practice, sanctions under section 1927 and sanctions pursuant to a court’s inherent authority materially differ only in that “awards under [section] 1927 are made only against attorneys or other persons authorized to practice before the courts while an, award made under the court’s inherent power may be made against an attorney, a party, or both.”105

V. DISCUSSION

A. Springut’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees Against Broadvox

1. Broadvox Did Not File Its Motion for Attorneys’ Fees in Bad Faith

a. Although Broadvox Brought Its Motion Against Springut Under a Faulty Legal Theory, That Does Not Require a Finding of Bad Faith

Broadvox’s motion for attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs against RTI and Springut relied predominantly on section 285 as a legal basis for sanctions.106 Bro-advox, however, failed to address the applicability of section 285 to counsel. Both Broadvox and Springut agree that section 285 does not authorize sanctions against counsel. Thus, Broadvox incorrectly relied upon section 285 when asserting its claims against Springut.

Springut argues that because section 285 does not apply to counsel, “bad faith may be inferred [because Broadvox’s motion was] so completely without merit as to require the conclusion that [it must have been filed] for some improper purpose such as delay.”107 However, this standard does not require an inference of bad faith, it merely authorizes one. For the following reasons, I decline to draw this inference.

*528b. Equally Plausible Scenarios Exist Other than Bad Faith

Springut argues in its motion for sanctions against Broadvox that Broadvox’s failure to discuss the applicability of section 285 to counsel amounted to more than just “mere incompetence.”108 Springut believes that Broad vox moved in bad faith.109 Springut claims that Broadvox knew that section 285 did not apply to counsel, and that Broadvox “surreptitiously invoked alternative bases [that is, section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority], and then by sleight-of-hand, sought to use the more liberal standard of Section 285 ... to apply to those other bases.”110

Springut bases its “sleight-of-hand” argument on a number of factors: (1) Broad-vox’s Notice of Motion only cited section 285, not section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority,111 (2) Broadvox’s Memorandum of Law extensively discussed section 285 to the exclusion of section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority,112 (3) Broadvox placed' great emphasis on the newer, more liberal standard under section 285 that the Supreme Court recently articulated in Octane Fitness,113 (4) Broadvox acknowledged in a footnote that Rule 11 has a more stringent standard than section 285, and thus it would not proceed under Rule 11 for sanctions against Springut,114 and (5) Broadvox’s failure to provide the respective legal standards for section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority, as well as apply any of the facts to those standards.115

Springut argues that these factors evidence Broadvox’s effort to invoke section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority (both of which apply to counsel), but focus only on section 285, which has a lower threshold of liability than either section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority, in order to conflate the standards and prevail on the basis of the relatively easier section 285 standard.116 Springut argues further that Broadvox’s acknowledgment that Rule 11 has a more stringent standard117 than section 285 indicates that Broadvox should not have relied upon section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority, both of which have standards even more stringent than Rule ll.118

Springut’s “sleight-of-hand” argument, however, fails to satisfy the legal standard required to impose sanctions under section *5291927 and the Court’s inherent authority— clear evidence of bad faith characterized by a high degree of specificity. Here, Springut has not provided clear evidence of bad faith; rather, on the facts as presented, more than one equally plausible scenario exists. Springut urges the Court to conclude that Broadvox acted in bad faith, but absent clear evidence with a high degree of specificity, I cannot impose sanctions against Broadvox.'

c. One Plausible Scenario— Poor Lawyering

i. Broadvox’s Motion

One plausible scenario is that Broad-vox’s counsel were not as careful as they should have been. It is plausible that Broadvox mistakenly relied upon a faulty legal theory — section 285 — as a basis for sanctions against Springut.119 And as an alternate theory of liability, Broadvox invoked section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority, but failed to discuss these theories extensively because it felt confident in its argument on section 285 grounds. Or Broadvox may have mistakenly invoked section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority without realizing that the standards differed for each.120 Or, as Broadvox articulates in its opposition to Springut’s motion, Broadvox believed (and may still believe) that many similar factors overlap across the three standards, and thus Broadvox felt it had adequately invoked and applied section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority.121

ii. Springut’s Opposition

Springut served its opposition and Rule 11 motion on Broadvox, arguing that section 285 does not apply to counsel,122 and that Broadvox cannot rely on section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority because (1) Broadvox did not include these bases in the Notice of Motion — a violation of Local Civil Rule 7.1(a)(1),123 and (2) Broadvox’s brief invocation of these bases does not *530legally suffice to bring them before the Court.124

Springut argues that “Broadvox’s [treatment [o]f [t]he [alternative [b]ases [i]t [i]nvoked [w]as [n]o [m]ere [c]aptioning [e]rror,” but rather Broadvox had been acting in bad faith.125 However, Broad-vox’s actions do not clearly evidence bad faith. Careless lawyering, once again, can explain both Broadvox’s error in not including section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority in the Notice of Motion, as well as Broadvox’s insufficient invocation of the alternative bases.

iii. Broadvox’s Reply

Springut argues further that had Broad-vox really intended to invoke section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority, Broad-vox should have elaborated on those bases in its reply brief.126 However, Broadvox has the prerogative not to pursue a given claim. Springut believes Broadvox’s failure to pursue sanctions under section 1927 or the Court’s inherent authority proves that Broadvox moved initially in bad faith.127 But, as previously stated, such an inference does not amount to clear evidence of bad faith. Broadvox may have plausibly decided not to move forward under section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority because it felt that although the Court might find in its favor, the likelihood was low. Or Broadvox, as it states in its papers, may have honestly felt that the proper focus should be on RTI and not Springut,128 and therefore decided to withdraw all of its claims against Springut, even though the claims may have been meritorious.129 Springut has therefore failed to clearly evidence Broadvox’s bad faith.

d. Broadvox’s Withdrawal Favors a Finding of No Bad Faith

When Broadvox realized the deficiencies in its motion for attorneys’ fees, it timely withdrew its motion as to Springut.130 While Broadvox’s withdrawal does not by itself immunize Broadvox from sanctions, *531withdrawing, rather than maintaining, the motion dispels the notion that Broadvox acted in bad faith. When combined with the equally plausible scenarios detailed above, Broadvox’s withdrawal does not support the kind of bad faith plot Springut describes in its papers.131 Springut has not demonstrated through clear evidence that Broadvox acted in bad faith,

e. Broadvox’s Alleged Misrepresentations Do Not Evidence Bad Faith

Springut also claims that Broad-vox’s motion papers contain “false statements, half-truths and misleading statements” about Springut’s conduct over the course of the litigation.132 Springut argues that this further evidences Broadvox’s bad faith.133 However, these “false statements, half-truths and misleading statements” that Springut complains of merely represent attorney argument, and at most slight exaggeration.134 None of the statements contained in Broadvox’s motion amount to bad faith.

f. Broadvox’s Failure to Oppose Counter-Arguments Does Not Evidence Bad Faith

Lastly, Springut argues that Bro-advox failed to address various counterarguments posited by Springut in opposition to Broadvox’s motion.135 However, this too cannot qualify as bad faith. Failure to address counter-arguments may have been a tactical, albeit risky, decision by Broadvox. But, as discussed above, a finding of bad faith requires clear evidence. Springut has again failed to" provide the Court with clear evidence.

2. Springut Could Have Avoided This Situation Entirely

Although Broadvox initially filed a motion against Broadvox under a legal theory that did not apply to counsel, Springut had the opportunity to dispose of the motion in multiple ways that would have avoided the costs of opposing Broadvox’s motion. Springut, however, chose not to. Springut could have contacted Broadvox and explained the legal error in Broadvox’s motion, and Broadvox may have withdrawn the motion with no further action by Sprin-gut. Or Springut could have written to the Court and asked for a conference to discuss whether Broadvox’s motion could proceed against Springut under section 285.136 Or Springut could have served its *532Rule 11 motion in advance of its opposition, which would have allowed Broadvox the opportunity to withdraw its motion before Springut filed an opposition. In any of these scenarios, Springut could have avoided the cost • of filing an opposition.

Springut argues, however, that its motion for attorneys’ fees under section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority does not have the same safe harbor requirement as a Rule 11 motion.137 Springut asserts that it does not have to afford Broadvox the opportunity to withdraw, especially given that Broadvox “directly attacked [Springut with a] frivolous, bad faith motion filed on the public record.”138

None of Springut’s arguments have merit. While section 1927 and the Court’s inherent authority do not provide a safe harbor provision, if Springut truly desired to avoid the cost of filing an opposition, it could have taken any of the approaches specified above. And if Springut felt concerned that Broadvox’s allegations would remain on the public record, Springut could have gone on record at a conference before the Court. But even Springut’s insistence on setting the record straight lacks force, given that Broadvox would have withdrawn its motion, and along with it its allegations. Springut’s decision to file an opposition rather than pursue an alternative course of action has only resulted in more legal fees for every party, as well as a greater consumption of judicial resources.

B. Broadvox’s Motion for Sanctions Against RTI

1. RTFs Failure to Oppose Broadvox’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Does Not Allow for a Default Judgment Against RTI

Although RTI, by virtue of its lack of representation, has failed to oppose Broad-vox’s motion for attorneys’ fees and costs, Broadvox is not áutomatieally entitled to a default judgment against RTI. Rather, Broadvox must still show that RTFs conduct meets the standard for sanctions under section 285. For the reasons that follow, I find that RTI’s conduct does not meet the section 285 standard.139

2. RTI’s Conduct Did Not Cause Broadvox to Incur Additional Attorneys’ Fees and Costs

RTI, whether acting through Weinberger or through Springut, did not commit any wrongdoing that resulted in needless attorneys’ fees or costs to Broad-vox. Sections 285 is intended “not to control the local bar’s litigation practices!,]” but to “compensate] the prevailing party for the costs it incurred ... where it would be grossly unjust, based on the baselessness of the suit ... to bear its own costs.”140 Broadvox, however, makes several arguments. First, Broadvox complains of RTFs pre-suit conduct141&emdash; namely, among others, Weinberger’s “misrepresentations” about RTFs pre-filing in*?vestigation,142 and Weinberger’s “threats” that Broadvox might face significant financial distress if it did not settle with RTF143 However, given that Springut, once retained, conducted additional pre-filing investigation144 — that I later found reasonable145 — and that Broadvox did not ultimately settle with RTI, Broadvox cannot claim any unnecessary financial injury based on Weinberger’s “misrepresentations” and “threats.”

Second, Broadvox contends that RTFs suit was frivolous and that RTFs claim construction positions were baseless.146 With respect to the underlying suit, this Court’s decision to dismiss the case based on RTFs failure to obtain counsel, was not based on an evaluation of the merits and made no finding as to whether the suit was frivolous. Moreover, the record contains no more than conclusory statements by Broadvox that its products do not infringe RTFs patents.147 Without a merits determination in this litigation and without evidence of non-infringement in the record, I cannot find that RTI’s suit had no merit.

Regarding RTFs claim construction positions, I do not and did not find them baseless. Although I ruled against RTI when construing many of the claim terms,148 RTI supported its positions with relevant case law.149 Because Broadvox has failed .to show that RTFs suit and claim construction positions had no merit, I cannot find that Broadvox incurred needless costs in litigating the suit or preparing for and conducting the Markman hearing.

Third, Broadvox argues that RTI is a non-practicing entity and hyper-litigious.150 However, even if these contentions are accurate, the absence of any evidence in the record demonstrating that RTFs claims were frivolous precludes Broadvox from asserting that it should not have had to incur the costs of defending this litigation. If RTFs claims had merit, its status as a hyper-litigious non-practicing entity should not prevent it from bringing suit.151

*534Fourth, Broadvox takes exception to RTFs adjournment of the 30(b)(6) deposition.152 RTI, in adjourning the deposition, had noted that Broadvox’s document production — specifically on the issue of infringement — -remained inadequate.153 Broadvox argues, however, that the deposition’s purpose consisted, in part, of testing whether Broadvox had in fact produced all the relevant documents.154 Broadvox also argues that had the deposition occurred, Broadvox would have dis-positively demonstrated non-infringement, and the Markman hearing would have been unnecessary.155 However, given that Broadvox has failed to cite to any documentary evidence of non-infringement, I find that RTI had good reason to adjourn the deposition as it appears likely that Broadvox had not produced all of the relevant documents. Had RTI continued with the deposition, RTI would only have confirmed Broadvox’s lack of production thereby necessitating a second deposition once Broadvox had produced the relevant documents. As such, Broad-vox cannot argue that it had to incur additional fees or costs due to the adjournment of the deposition.

In Octane Fitness, the Supreme Court counseled district courts to consider the totality of the circumstances when deciding whether to deem a case “exceptional” and award attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party.156 Here, none of RTFs actions, misrepresentations, or threats rise to the level of “exceptional.” As explained above, Bro-advox did not suffer any unwarranted attorneys’ fees or costs as a result of RTFs conduct.157 I therefore do not find this case “exceptional” and deny the award of attorneys’ fees and costs to Broadvox.

VI. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, Broadvox’s motion for attorneys’ fees and nontaxable costs against RTI is DENIED and Sprin-gut’s motion for sanctions is DENIED. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close these motions [Dkt. Nos. 142, 163, 171].

SO ORDERED.