Case number 8:22-cv-01592
Bell Semiconductor, LLC v. Western Digital Technologies, Inc > Documents
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| Feb 3, 2023 | 55 | ORDER ON JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS (DKT. 54 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Based on a review of the Joint Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 54 ) it has been determined that sufficient good cause has been shown for the requested relief. Therefore, the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff's claims for relief against Defendant are dismissed with prejudice and Defendants claims, defenses or counterclaims for relief against Plaintiff are dismissed without prejudice, with each side to bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and expenses. Based on the dismissal, Defendants Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 33 ) is MOOT. (yl) (Entered: 02/06/2023) (1) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 54 | Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 01/31/2023) (0) |
| Jan 26, 2023 | 53 | (IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ORDER TAKING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT (DKT. 33 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge John A. Kronstadt. On the Court's own motion, the hearing on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Dkt. 33 ) scheduled for January 30, 2023 is taken off calendar and the matter is taken under submission. Local Rule 7.15. No appearance by counsel is necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (maco) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/26/2023) (0) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 52 | ORDER ON JOINT MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS (DKT. 51 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Based on a review of the Joint Motion to Stay Case (the Motion) (Dkt. 51), it is determined that sufficient good cause has been shown for the requested relief. Therefore, the Motion is GRANTED. In light of the parties request to stay all further proceedings until February 3, 2023, and for them to provide a status update at that time, an Order to Show Cause re Dismissal is set for February 13, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The parties shall file a Joint Report providing an update on the procedural status of the settlement proceedings no later than February 8, 2023. (yl) (Entered: 01/09/2023) (2) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 51 | Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 01/04/2023) (0) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 50 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL DEADLINES (DKT. 46) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The The Court has reviewed the parties November 23, 2022 Joint Report and sets the following deadlines: The Markman Hearing is set on 8/28/2023. The Post Mediation Status Conference is set for 6/26/2023 at 11:30 AM. The discovery cut off is 1/8/2024. The last day to participate in a settlement conference/mediation is 6/6/2023. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 12/16/2022) (2) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 49 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL DEADLINES (DKT. 46) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Court has reviewed the parties November 23, 2022 Joint Report and sets the following deadlines: The discovery cut-off is 1/8/2024. The last day to participate in a settlement conference/mediation 6/6/2023. The Markman Hearing is set on 8/28/2023. The Status Conference is set for 6/26/2023 at 11:30 a.m. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 12/16/2022) (2) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 48 | ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than June 6, 2023. Post Mediation Status Conference set for 6/26/2023 11:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (tj) (Entered: 12/15/2022) (1) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 47 | REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint 33 filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (Cordrey, Gregory) (Entered: 12/05/2022) (15) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 46 | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7 days, filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A)(Block, Alan) (Entered: 11/23/2022) (0) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 45 | OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint 33 filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (21) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 44 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Stanley M Gibson counsel for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adding Stanley M. Gibson as counsel of record for Western Digital Technologies, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Gibson, Stanley) (Entered: 11/16/2022) (2) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 43 | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance 42 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Civil Events; Other Filings; Stipulations. Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (sbou) (Entered: 11/16/2022) (1) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 42 | NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Stanley M Gibson on behalf of Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc (Gibson, Stanley) (Entered: 11/15/2022) (3) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 41 | SCHEDULING NOTICE: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING DEFENDANT'S MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint 33 by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The Court, on its own motion, continues the Motion from 1/12/2023 to 1/30/2023 at 8:30 a.m. The precise time of the hearing may change upon the issuance of the final calendar for that date. Counsel shall refer to the Court's Standing Order with respect to the briefing schedule for motions. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (hc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/04/2022) (0) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 40 | ORDER SETTING RULE 16(b)/26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Counsel shall file a Joint Report consistent with this Order. A hearing is not necessary and, therefore, the matter is taken under submission. Upon review of the Joint Report, a scheduling order will be issued. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 11/23/2022. (hc) (Entered: 11/04/2022) (15) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 39 | STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (hc) (Entered: 11/04/2022) (30) |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 38 | ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01-Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 8:22-cv-01127-JAK-MRWx. Case transferred from Magistrate Judge John D. Early and Judge Fred W. Slaughter to Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 8:22-cv-01592-JAK-MRWx. Signed by Judge John A. Kronstadt (dta) (Entered: 11/03/2022) (1) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 37 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney David Sochia counsel for Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. David Sochia is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Sochia, David) (Entered: 11/02/2022) (2) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 36 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ashley Moore counsel for Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. Ashley Moore is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Moore, Ashley) (Entered: 11/02/2022) (2) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 35 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Richard A. Kamprath counsel for Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. Richard A. Kamprath is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Kamprath, Richard) (Entered: 11/02/2022) (2) |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 34 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexandra Easley counsel for Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. Alexandra Easley is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Easley, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/02/2022) (2) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 33 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Motion set for hearing on 1/12/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Cordrey, Gregory) (Entered: 10/31/2022) (0) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 32 | NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Related Case(s): 8:22-cv-01127-JAK and 8:22-cv-01823-KES (Mellema, Joseph) (Entered: 10/31/2022) (10) |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 31 | ORDER GRANTING Joint Stipulation Requesting an Additional Extension to Respond to the Complaint 30 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter the following: The time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint in the above-captioned matter is EXTENDED to and including 10/31/2022. (jp) (Entered: 10/25/2022) (2) |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 30 | Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 10/31/22 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mellema, Joseph) (Entered: 10/25/2022) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 26 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph J. Mellema counsel for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adding Joseph J. Mellema as counsel of record for Western Digital Technologies, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Attorney Joseph J. Mellema added to party Western Digital Technologies, Inc(pty:dft))(Mellema, Joseph) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 27 | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) 21 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Incorrect statute prompt of FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) selected...service was NOT made on the Clerks Office of USDC. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jp) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (1) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 28 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Stanley M Gibson counsel for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adding Stanley M. Gibson as counsel of record for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Gibson, Stanley) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 29 | ORDER GRANTING Defendant's Request for 30-Day Extension to Respond to Complaint 22 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter the following: (1) The deadline for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc., to respond to the Complaint 1 is hereby EXTENDED from 9/28/2022, to 10/28/2022; (2) Defendant SHALL FILE its responsive pleading to the Complaint on or before 10/28/2022. (jp) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 25 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Gabrielle Hartman counsel for Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Adding Sarah G. Hartman as counsel of record for Western Digital Technologies, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Attorney Sarah Gabrielle Hartman added to party Western Digital Technologies, Inc(pty:dft))(Hartman, Sarah) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 24 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc, (Cordrey, Gregory) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (1) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 23 | CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc (Cordrey, Gregory) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 22 | Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Western Digital Technologies, Inc answer now due 10/28/2022, filed by Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Gregory S. Cordrey added to party Western Digital Technologies, Inc(pty:dft))(Cordrey, Gregory) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 21 | PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC, upon Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc served on 9/7/2022, answer due 9/28/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 09/20/2022) (2) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 20 | Text Only GRANTING (1) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Kamprath to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC 16 , (2) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Ashley Moore to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC 17], (3) Application of Non-Resident Attorney David Sochia to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC 18 , and (4) Application of Non-Resident Attorney Alexandra Easley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC 19 pursuant to the Courts directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/08/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 19 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Alexandra Easley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33933395) filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 18 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney David Sochia to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33931960) filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 17 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ashley Moore to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33931921) filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 16 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Kamprath to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33931870) filed by plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Block, Alan) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 15 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Alexandra Easley. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 14 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Richard A. Kamprath. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 13 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Ashley N. Moore. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 12 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney David Sochia. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 11 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Paul Richter. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 10 | CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (mku) (Entered: 08/29/2022) (16) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 9 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (2) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 8 | Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 7 | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (2) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 6 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fred W. Slaughter and Magistrate Judge John D. Early. (jtil) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 5 | CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC, identifying Hilco Patent Acquisition 56, LLC; Hilco, Inc.; Hilco IIP Merchant Capital, LLC; Vulcan Ventures Inc.; CDPQ Investments (U.S.) Inc.; KLIM AIV I, LP. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 4 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (2) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 3 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Block, Alan) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (3) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33884157 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Bell Semiconductor, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E) (Attorney Alan P. Block added to party Bell Semiconductor, LLC(pty:pla))(Block, Alan) (Entered: 08/26/2022) (0) |
