Case number 2:22-cv-06331
Blue Spike LLC et al v. Universal Music Group Inc. et al > Documents
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| Oct 22, 2024 | 149 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H Wu: The Court has received the parties Joint Status Report (ECF No. 148 ). For the reasons stated therein, the October 24, 2024 status conference is continued to November 14, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are to file a dismissal or a joint status report by noon on November 12. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/22/2024) (0) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 148 | STATUS REPORT pursuant to Court's Order (ECF 147) filed by Defendants Universal Music Group Inc., UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 10/21/2024) (3) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 146 | STATUS REPORT - Supplemental Joint Status Report filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (May, Christopher) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (3) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 147 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H Wu: The Court has received the parties Supplemental Joint Status Report (ECF No. 146 ) wherein they state that they have reached an agreement in principle to settle the above-captioned case and request that all deadlines be stayed thirty (30) days to allow the Parties to reach a final agreement. Based on that Report, the Court continues the September 23, 2024 scheduling conference to October 24, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., and the parties will file a joint status report by October 21. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 145 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: Counsel may appear telephonically at the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for Monday, September 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. The Court recommends counsel use a landline without the use of the speakerphone when appearing by telephone due to sound reception. If a cellular phone is used and it causes interference or interruptions, the Court will stop the proceeding and require counsel to appear in person. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/19/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 144 | STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(May, Christopher) (Entered: 09/18/2024) (0) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 142 | TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/20/24. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Miriam Baird, phone number mvb11893@aol.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/4/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/15/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/12/2024. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 09/13/2024) (0) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 143 | NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/20/24 re Transcript 142 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Baird, Miriam) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/13/2024) (0) |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 141 | Notice of Inspection of Source Code filed by plaintiff Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 08/01/2024) (4) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 140 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Gwen Nuttall at gnuttall@sheppardmullin.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 06/24/2024) (1) |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 139 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Feng Xu at dlflitparas@devlinlawfirm.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 06/21/2024) (1) |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 138 | MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER 98 Hearing held before Judge George H Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion 98 was issued on June 18, 2024 135 . Oral argument is held. Based on the Tentative Ruling, and for reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's Motion is GRANTED. The Court vacates the pretrial conference and trial dates in this matter. A scheduling conference is set for September 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are to file a joint report by noon on September 18, 2024.; granting 98 MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (aco) (Entered: 06/20/2024) (1) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 135 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - TENTATIVE RULING ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER 98 by Judge George H Wu. Attached hereto is the Court's Tentative Ruling on Plaintiffs' Motion 98 set for hearing on June 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (aco) (Entered: 06/18/2024) (5) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 136 | LETTERS ROGATORY ISSUED for INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 18 MARCH 1970 ON THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE IN CIVIL OR COMMERCIAL MATTERS as to The Lenbrook Group of Companies signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (tsn) (Entered: 06/18/2024) (10) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 137 | LETTERS ROGATORY ISSUED for INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 18 MARCH 1970 ON THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE IN CIVIL OR COMMERCIAL MATTERS as to UK company MQA Limited signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (tsn) (Entered: 06/18/2024) (10) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 132 | (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Defendants' Motion to Compel 119 , 120 by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. Having considered the parties' arguments and briefing, the Court agrees with Defendants that Plaintiffs' proposed supplemental response to Interrogatory No. 8 is insufficient. As fact discovery closes on June 27, 2024, Plaintiffs must supplement their response to the disputed interrogatory as outlined above no later than 10 days from the date of this order. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (tsn) (Entered: 06/17/2024) (9) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 133 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: The parties are advised that the MOTION HEARING 98 , set for Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. will be held in-person. Masks are required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/17/2024) (0) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 134 | REPLY in OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 , pursuant to Court's order 131 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Martin R. Bader, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of Bader, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of Bader, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of Bader)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 06/17/2024) (0) |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 130 | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Motion Related Document, 129 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motions and Related Filings > Leave to File Document. Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. 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. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2024) (1) |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 131 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - ORDER by Judge George H Wu. The Court has received Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Sur-reply Pursuant to L.R. 7-10 in Response to Plaintiff's Corrected Reply to its Motion to Amend Scheduling Order 129 filed on June 12, 2024. The Motion is GRANTED. Defendants will have a three-page sur-reply by no later than noon on June 17, 2024. (aco) (Entered: 06/13/2024) (1) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 127 | REVISED LETTER OF REQUEST per ECF 122 [Previously docketed as REQUEST for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 18 MARCH 1970 ON THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE IN CIVIL OR COMMERCIAL MATTERS as to The Lenbrook Group of Companies] filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) Modified on 6/18/2024 (tsn). (Entered: 06/12/2024) (10) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 128 | REVISED LETTER OF REQUEST per ECF 122 [Previously Docketed as REQUEST for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 18 MARCH 1970 ON THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE IN CIVIL OR COMMERCIAL MATTERS as to UK company MQA Limited ] filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) Modified on 6/18/2024 (tsn). (Entered: 06/12/2024) (10) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 129 | DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUR-REPLY PURSUANT TO L.R. 7-10 IN RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S CORRECTED REPLY TO ITS MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER 125 re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Sur-Reply In Response to Plaintiff's Corrected Reply to Its Motion to Amend Scheduling Order, # 2 Declaration of Martin Bader in Support of Defendants' Sur-Reply In Response to Plaintiff's Corrected Reply to Its Motion to Amend Scheduling Order, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Decl. of Martin Bader, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Decl. of Martin Bader, # 5 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of Martin Bader, # 6 Exhibit 4 to Decl. of Martin Bader, # 7 Exhibit 5 to Decl. of Martin Bader, # 8 Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply In Response to Plaintiff's Corrected Reply to Its Motion to Amend Scheduling Order)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 06/12/2024) (0) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 125 | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 Corrected Reply in Support of Motion to Amend filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher May, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(May, Christopher) (Entered: 06/11/2024) (0) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 126 | MINUTES OF Motion Hearing re 119 held before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen: Proceedings held in Courtroom 790. Case is called. The Court is in-person; counsel make their appearances by video conference. Separate order to follow. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 6/11/2024. Counsel for Plaintiffs: Joel Glazer, Esq. and Christopher L. May, Esq. Counsel for Defendants: Darren M. Franklin, Esq. and Michael Heins, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 43 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 06/11/2024) (0) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 123 | SUPPLEMENT to MOTION for Hearing re Joint Stipulation re Discovery Dispute Pursuant to DKT 102 (compelling Plaintiffs' Further Response to Interrogatory No. 8), re: Order on Application for Order re Discovery Matter 102 , 119 re Stipulation filed at 120 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2024) (6) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 124 | REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration OF CHRISTOPHER MAY, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(May, Christopher) (Entered: 06/06/2024) (0) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 121 | ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court is in receipt of the parties' joint discovery filing 119 which is set for hearing on June 11, 2024, at 10:00 am. Any party wishing to appear by video conference must so inform the Court and opposing parties by email no later than June 7, 2024. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 06/05/2024) (0) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 122 | MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen granting in part 87 MOTION for Issuance; granting in part 88 MOTION for Issuance. The motions are GRANTED in PART. Within seven (7) days, Plaintiffs are ORDERED to submit revised letters of request that comply with this Order. (tsn) (Entered: 06/05/2024) (11) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 119 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing re Joint Stipulation re Discovery Dispute Pursuant to DKT 102 (compelling Plaintiffs' Further Response to Interrogatory No. 8), re: Order on Application for Order re Discovery Matter 102 , filed by DEFENDANTS UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2024) (3) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 120 | JOINT STIPULATION to MOTION for Hearing re Joint Stipulation re Discovery Dispute Pursuant to DKT 102 (compelling Plaintiffs' Further Response to Interrogatory No. 8), re: Order on Application for Order re Discovery Matter 102 , 119 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Dkt 60 Def Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 2 Exhibit B - Dkt 63 Def Resp to Plaintiffs' Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 3 Exhibit C - Dkt 54 Dec of Joshua D. Reis, # 4 Exhibit D - Dkt 82 Ruling, # 5 Exhibit E - Dkt 25-3 Patent '506, # 6 Exhibit F - Dkt 47 Initial Scheduling Order, # 7 Exhibit G - Dkt 51 Order Granting Stipulation to Modify Scheduling Order, # 8 Exhibit H - Dkt 83 Minute Order re Scheduling)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2024) (0) |
| May 30, 2024 | 118 | OPPOSITION in opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael K. Heins, # 2 Exhibit A to Decl. of Heins, # 3 Exhibit B to Decl. of Heins, # 4 Exhibit C to Decl. of Heins, # 5 Exhibit D to Decl. of Heins, # 6 Exhibit E to Decl. of Heins, # 7 Exhibit F to Decl. of Heins, # 8 Exhibit G to Decl. of Heins, # 9 Exhibit H to Decl. of Heins, # 10 Exhibit I to Decl. of Heins, # 11 Exhibit J to Decl. of Heins, # 12 Exhibit K to Decl. of Heins, # 13 Exhibit L to Decl. of Heins, # 14 Exhibit M to Decl. of Heins, # 15 Exhibit N to Decl. of Heins, # 16 Exhibit O to Decl. of Heins, # 17 Exhibit P to Decl. of Heins, # 18 Exhibit Q to Decl. of Heins, # 19 Exhibit R to Decl. of Heins, # 20 Exhibit S to Decl. of Heins, # 21 Exhibit T to Decl. of Heins, # 22 Exhibit U to Decl. of Heins)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2024) (0) |
| May 29, 2024 | 117 | ORDER by Judge George H Wu: granting 116 Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Garrity APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc., designating Darren M. Franklin as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 05/29/2024) (0) |
| May 24, 2024 | 112 | Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc..(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 05/24/2024) (30) |
| May 24, 2024 | 113 | STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen re 112 Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order (tsn) (Entered: 05/24/2024) (30) |
| May 24, 2024 | 114 | ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY COURT ORDER 110 by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court ORDERS that this action shall proceed based on the below modified deadline: Interrogatory Nos. 1 & 7: Deadline for Plaintiff to produce responsive records June 11, 2024. (tsn) (Entered: 05/24/2024) (2) |
| May 24, 2024 | 115 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Darren M. Franklin counsel for Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Adding Darren M. Franklin as counsel of record for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC.; UMG MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS, INC.; and UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING INC. d/b/a UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC.; UMG MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS, INC.; and UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING INC. d/b/a UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP. (Attorney Darren M. Franklin added to party UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Darren M. Franklin added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Darren M. Franklin added to party Universal Music Publishing, Inc.(pty:dft))(Franklin, Darren) (Entered: 05/24/2024) (2) |
| May 24, 2024 | 116 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Garrity to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/20/2024, Receipt No. 37497325) filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Franklin, Darren) (Entered: 05/24/2024) (0) |
| May 23, 2024 | 110 | Joint NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from Court Order Re: Informal Discovery Deadlines filed by plaintiff Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 05/23/2024) (0) |
| May 23, 2024 | 111 | RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Garrity to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 104 by Judge George H Wu. Docket No. 104 is stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice 108 filed on May 21, 2024. (See document for further details). (aco) (Entered: 05/23/2024) (1) |
| May 22, 2024 | 109 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to plaintiff Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. for Court Smart (CS). (Glazer, Joel) (Entered: 05/22/2024) (2) |
| May 21, 2024 | 107 | MINUTES OF Motion Hearing re 87 88 held before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen: Case is called. Counsel make their appearances. The matters have been taken under submission. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 5/21/2024. Counsel for Plaintiffs: Joel Glazer, Esq. and Christopher L. May, Esq. Counsel for Defendants: Martin R. Bader, Esq. and Paul Garrity, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 52 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 05/21/2024) (0) |
| May 21, 2024 | 108 | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Garrity to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 104 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District for the practice of law, in which the attorney is physically present on a regular basis to conduct business. (sbou) (Entered: 05/21/2024) (1) |
| May 20, 2024 | 104 | [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 05/23/2024, SEE DOC NO. 111] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Garrity to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37497325) filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bader, Martin) Modified on 5/23/2024 (aco). (Entered: 05/20/2024) (0) |
| May 20, 2024 | 105 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING JOINT STIPULATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER 103 by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The parties' joint stipulation for entry of protective order regarding confidential information (ECF 103) is ordered STRICKEN for failure to make a particularized showing of good cause. (tsn) (Entered: 05/20/2024) (2) |
| May 20, 2024 | 106 | [Proposed] Order Granting Motion to Amend the Scheduling Order re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order 98 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 05/20/2024) (2) |
| May 16, 2024 | 103 | [STRICKEN PER ECF 105] Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc .(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 05/16/2024) (29) |
| May 15, 2024 | 102 | (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Informal Discovery Conference 99 by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. SEE ORDER FOR DEADLINES. (tsn) (Entered: 05/15/2024) (2) |
| May 14, 2024 | 100 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H Wu: This Court hears civil matters on Monday and Thursday only. For that reason, PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDER 98 previously scheduled for June 18, 2024 is CONTINUED to June 20, 2024 at at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. Additionally, pursuant to Local Rule 52-4.1 - A separate proposed order shall be submitted with any stipulation, application, motion, or request of the parties requiring an order of the court. If the proposed order is the result of a stipulation, the pertinent elements requested in the stipulation shall be set forth in the order. Unless the filer is exempted from electronic filing pursuant to L.R. 5-4.2(a), the proposed order shall be submitted as provided in L.R. 5-4.4. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/14/2024) (0) |
| May 14, 2024 | 101 | MINUTES OF Informal Discovery Conference 99 held before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen: Case is called. Counsel make their appearances. Separate order to follow. Court Recorder: CourtSmart 5/14/2024. Counsel for Plaintiffs: Andrew Sherman, Esq. and Christopher L. May, Esq. Counsel for Defendants: Martin R. Bader, Esq. and Michael K. Heins, Esq. Courtroom Deputy: Teagan Snyder. Time in Court: 1 hour 38 mins. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tsn) (Entered: 05/14/2024) (0) |
| May 13, 2024 | 99 | MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY DISPUTE Video-Conference Hearing set for 5/14/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The parties shall be provided with the Court's call-in information. (tsn) (Entered: 05/13/2024) (1) |
| May 10, 2024 | 98 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 6/18/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher May, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R, # 20 Exhibit S, # 21 Exhibit T, # 22 Exhibit U) (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 05/10/2024) (0) |
| May 9, 2024 | 96 | REPLY IN SUPPORT OF Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO THE LENBROOK GROUP OF COMPANIES 87 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joel Glazer, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(May, Christopher) (Entered: 05/09/2024) (0) |
| May 9, 2024 | 97 | REPLY IN SUPPORT OF Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO MQA, LTD. 88 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joel Glazer, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5)(May, Christopher) (Entered: 05/09/2024) (0) |
| May 2, 2024 | 94 | OPPOSITION to Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO THE LENBROOK GROUP OF COMPANIES 87 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael K. Heins, # 2 Exhibit A to Decl of Heins, # 3 Exhibit B to Decl of Heins, # 4 Exhibit C to Decl of Heins, # 5 Exhibit D to Decl of Heins, # 6 Exhibit E to Decl of Heins, # 7 Exhibit F to Decl of Heins, # 8 Exhibit G to Decl of Heins, # 9 Exhibit H to Decl of Heins)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2024) (0) |
| May 2, 2024 | 95 | OPPOSITION to Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO MQA, LTD. 88 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael K. Heins, # 2 Exhibit A to Decl of Heins, # 3 Exhibit B to Decl of Heins, # 4 Exhibit C to Decl of Heins, # 5 Exhibit D to Decl of Heins, # 6 Exhibit E to Decl of Heins, # 7 Exhibit F to Decl of Heins, # 8 Exhibit G to Decl of Heins, # 9 Exhibit H to Decl of Heins)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 05/02/2024) (0) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 93 | Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for Issuance, 85 , Motion for Issuance, 86 filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/30/2024) (3) |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 91 | ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE OPPOSITION TO MOTIONS by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. The Court hereby ORDERS: UMG's deadline to file opposition to the Motions is extended from April 29, 2024 up to and including May 2, 2024. (tsn) (Entered: 04/29/2024) (2) |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 92 | ORDER by Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. On April 29, 2024 the Court issued an order extending Defendants' opposition deadline to May 2, 2024 (ECF 91). The Court further orders that any reply must be filed no later than May 9, 2024. The Court VACATES the motion hearing scheduled for May 20, 2024, and reschedules the hearing for May 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM (PST) before Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen. Any party wishing to appear by video conference must inform the Court no later than May 17, 2024. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ORDER. NO PDF IS ATTACHED. (tsn) (Entered: 04/29/2024) (0) |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 90 | Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition as to Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO THE LENBROOK GROUP OF COMPANIES 87 , Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO MQA, LTD. 88 , Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Motions Referred, 89 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Extend Time to File Opposition to Motions)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 04/26/2024) (0) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 89 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS-ORDER by Judge George H Wu. The Court refers Plaintiffs' Opposed Motion for Issuance of Letters of Request to the Lenbrook Group of Companies [85, 87], and Plaintiffs' Opposed Motion for Issuance of Letters of Request to MQA, Ltd. [86, 88], to the Honorable Stephanie S. Christensen, U.S. Magistrate Judge for her determination. (aco) (Entered: 04/15/2024) (1) |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 87 | Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO THE LENBROOK GROUP OF COMPANIES filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 5/20/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/12/2024) (0) |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 88 | Corrected NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO MQA, LTD. filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 5/20/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/12/2024) (0) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 85 | [WITHDRAWN, SEE DOC 93] NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO THE LENBROOK GROUP OF COMPANIES filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 5/20/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Sherman, Andrew) Modified on 5/1/2024 (aco). (Entered: 04/11/2024) (0) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 86 | [WITHDRAWN, SEE DOC 93] NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of LETTERS OF REQUEST TO MQA, LTD. filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Motion set for hearing on 5/20/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3) (Sherman, Andrew) Modified on 5/1/2024 (aco). (Entered: 04/11/2024) (0) |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 84 | NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer filed. The previously assigned Magistrate Judge is no longer available. Pursuant to directive of the Chief Magistrate Judge and in accordance with the rules of this Court, the case has been returned to the Clerk for reassignment. This case has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Stephanie S. Christensen for any discovery and/or post-judgment matters that may be referred. Case number will now read as 2:22-cv-06331-GW-SSCx. (nhac) (Entered: 03/13/2024) (1) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 83 | MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge George H Wu. Final ruling on Markman/Claim Construction 82 was issued on February 21, 2024. Court and counsel confer. The Court sets the following: Pretrial Conference December 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Jury Trial December 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (See document for additional deadlines). Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (aco) (Entered: 02/22/2024) (1) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 82 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - FINAL RULING ON MARKMAN/CLAIM CONSTRUCTION HEARING 26 by Judge George H Wu. Attached hereto is the Court's Final Ruling on Markman/Claim Construction Hearing. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 02/21/2024) (30) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 78 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: Counsel may appear telephonically for the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/20/2024) (0) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 79 | Joint Proposed Scheduling Dates re: Status Conference - optional html form,,,, Set/Reset Hearing,,, 76 (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 02/20/2024) (3) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 80 | Defendants' Submission Regarding The "Differential Access" Limitation filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. re: Status Conference - optional html form,,,, Set/Reset Hearing,,, 76 (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 02/20/2024) (3) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 81 | Letter to The Honorable George H. Wu re Construction of Term 2 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Glazer, Joel) (Entered: 02/20/2024) (2) |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 76 | MINUTES OF MARKMAN/CLAIM CONSTRUCTION HEARING held before Judge George H Wu: The Courts Tentative Ruling on Markman/Claim Construction was issued on February 14, 2024 74 . Oral argument is held. For reasons stated on the record, the hearing is TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. The parties are to file a one-page brief re language of second term by February 20, 2024. A scheduling conference is set for February 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are to file a joint scheduling report by noon on February 20, 2024. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Andrew J. Sherman; Christopher A. May. Attorneys for Defendant: Martin R. Bader; Michael K. Heins. Courtroom Deputy: Javier Gonzalez. Time in Court: 1:55 minutes. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) (Entered: 02/15/2024) (0) |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 77 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H Wu. APPLICATION of Attorney Christopher L. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., designating David M. Newman as local counsel GRANTED.; granting 73 Non-Resident Attorney Christopher L. May. (aco) (Entered: 02/16/2024) (1) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 73 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Christopher L. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36912892) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David) (Entered: 02/14/2024) (0) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 74 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - TENTATIVE RULING ON MARKMAN/CLAIM CONSTRUCTION HEARING 26 by Judge George H Wu. Attached hereto is the Court's Tentative Ruling on Markman/Claim Construction Hearing set for hearing on February 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (aco) (Entered: 02/14/2024) (30) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 75 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H Wu. APPLICATION of Attorney Joel Glazer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., designating David M. Newman as local counsel GRANTED.; granting 72 Non-Resident Attorney Joel Glazer. (aco) (Entered: 02/15/2024) (1) |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 72 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joel Glazer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36907154) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David) (Entered: 02/13/2024) (0) |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 71 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: The parties are advised that the CLAIM CONSTRUCTION HEARING, set for Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. will be held in-person. Masks are required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/12/2024) (0) |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 70 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Gwen Nuttall at gnuttall@sheppardmullin.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 02/06/2024) (1) |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 68 | TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 2/1/2024 8:30 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Terri Hourigan, phone number hourigan.terri@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 2/23/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/4/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/2/2024. (Hourigan, Terri) (Entered: 02/02/2024) (43) |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 69 | NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 2/1/2024 8:30 a.m. re Transcript 68 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Hourigan, Terri) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/02/2024) (0) |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 67 | MINUTES OF TECHNOLOGY TUTORIAL HEARING held before Judge George H Wu. Technology Tutorial is held. Parties are set to return on February 15, 2024 for the claim construction hearing. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (aco) (Entered: 02/01/2024) (1) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 66 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Senior District Judge George H. Wu: The parties are advised that the TECHNOLOGY TUTORIAL HEARING, set for Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. will be held in-person and not by telephone. Masks are required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/29/2024) (0) |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 65 | ORDER GRANTING PARTIES' JOINT STIPULATED REQUEST TO RESET TECHNOLOGY TUTORIAL AND CLAIM CONSTRUCTION HEARINGS 64 by Judge George H Wu. Having considered the Parties' Joint Stipulated Request to Reset the Technology Tutorial and Claim Construction Hearings, the Court ORDERS that the Technology Tutorial Hearing be reset to February 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., and the Claim Construction Hearing to February 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (rolm) (Entered: 01/12/2024) (2) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 64 | Joint REQUEST to Reschedule Technology Tutorial and Claim Construction Hearings filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 01/10/2024) (0) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 62 | Responsive BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs' Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Claim Construction) regarding Brief (non-motion non-appeal),,, 60 . (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of A. Sherman, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 01/04/2024) (0) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 63 | RESPONSIVE BRIEF filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. for Claim Construction Hearing regarding Brief (non-motion non-appeal), 61 . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael Heins ISO Response to Plaintiffs' Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 2 Exhibit A to Decl of Heins, # 3 Exhibit B to Decl of Heins, # 4 Exhibit C to Decl of Heins, # 5 Exhibit D to Decl of Heins)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 01/04/2024) (0) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 60 | BRIEF filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. for Claim Construction Hearing (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael Heins ISO Defs' Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Decl of Heins, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Decl of Heins, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Decl. of Heins, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Decl. of Heins, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Decl. of Heins, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Decl. of Heins, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Decl. of Heins, # 9 Exhibit 8 to Decl. of Heins, # 10 Exhibit 9 to Decl. of Heins, # 11 Exhibit 10 to Decl. of Heins, # 12 Exhibit 11 to Decl. of Heins, # 13 Exhibit 12 to Decl. of Heins, # 14 Exhibit 13 to Decl. of Heins, # 15 Exhibit 14 to Decl. of Heins)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 12/08/2023) (0) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 61 | BRIEF filed by plaintiff Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. - Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andrew Sherman, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 12/08/2023) (0) |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 59 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - RULING ON DEFENDANTS UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC. ET AL.'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER STRIKING UNTIMELY EXPERT REPORT 57 by Judge George H Wu. The Court finds that Defendants have not shown that ex parte relief is actually warranted. Therefore, the Court DENIES the application. The Court DENIES Defendants' request for an increased word-limit. On its own motion, the Court also CONTINUES the technology tutorial hearing from January 11, 2024 to January 25, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., and CONTINUES the claim construction hearing from January 22, 2024 to February 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (See document for additional deadlines and details).; denying 57 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Plaintiffs' Untimely Expert Report Order 51 . (aco) (Entered: 11/29/2023) (1) |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 58 | OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Plaintiffs' Untimely Expert Report Order 51 57 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration OF ANDREW J. SHERMAN, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 11/28/2023) (0) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 57 | EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Plaintiffs' Untimely Expert Report Order 51 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael Heins, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 9 Exhibit 8 to Decl of Michael Heins, # 10 Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte Application) (Heins, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2023) (0) |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 56 | STATEMENT JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION AND PREHEARING STATEMENT filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 10/31/2023) (0) |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 55 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: This case is set for a claim construction technology tutorial on January 11, 2024, and a claim construction hearing on January 22, 2024. The parties have filed their Joint Claim Construction Statement. Docket No. 53 . Consistent with this Courts practice, the Court will only construe up to ten terms. The parties shall meet and confer and select ten terms to be construed. Within seven days of this Order, the parties shall submit an updated Joint Claim Construction Statement reflecting the joint list of ten terms. Should the parties fail to reach an agreement, each party shall select five terms. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/24/2023) (0) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 53 | STATEMENT JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION AND PREHEARING STATEMENT filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 DECLARATION OF DR. PHILLIP HALLAM-BAKER)(Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 10/20/2023) (0) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 54 | DECLARATION of Defs' Expert Dr. Joshua Daniel Reiss re Order 51 , Statement, 53 Pursuant to Dkt. 51 and P.R. 4-3 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Decl of Dr. Joshua Daniel Reiss)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2023) (0) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 52 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt counsel for Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. Deepali A. Brahmbhatt 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 Blue Spike LLC, Blue Spike International Ltd., and Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 08/29/2023) (2) |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 51 | ORDER GRANTING PARTIES' JOINT STIPULATION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER 48 by Judge George H. Wu. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) (rolm) (Entered: 07/21/2023) (3) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 48 | Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule deadlines contained in scheduling order at ECF 47 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Parties' Joint Stipulation to Modify the Scheduling Order)(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 07/19/2023) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 49 | TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/2/2023 8:30 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Terri Hourigan, phone number hourigan.terri@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/9/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/21/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/17/2023. (Hourigan, Terri) (Entered: 07/19/2023) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 50 | NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/2/2023 8:30 a.m. re Transcript 49 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Hourigan, Terri) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/19/2023) (0) |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 47 | SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge George H. Wu. As per C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-1 5, the April 20, 2023 scheduling conference date is taken off calendar. The Court will only set dates up to the Markman hearing and will set further dates once it has ruled as to claims construction. Tech Tutorial 12/4/2023 at 8:30 a.m. Claims Construction Hearing 12/14/2023 at 8:30 a.m. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DEADLINES AND DETAILS). (aco) (Entered: 04/19/2023) (2) |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 45 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel may appear telephonically for Thursday's 04/20/2023 scheduling conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/17/2023) (0) |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 46 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Feng Xu at dlflitparas@devlinlawfirm.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/17/2023) (2) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 44 | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-10 days, filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd... (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/13/2023) (12) |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 43 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu. APPLICATION of Attorney Joseph J. Zito to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., designating David Newman as local counsel.; GRANTING 42 Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. Zito. (aco) (Entered: 03/22/2023) (1) |
| Mar 19, 2023 | 42 | Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. Zito to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 3/1/2023, Receipt No. 34876926) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David) (Entered: 03/19/2023) (0) |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 41 | MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge George H. Wu. The Court sets a Scheduling Conference for April 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by F.R.C.P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ordered to be present. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court no later than April 13, 2023. See Local Rule 26-1. (aco) (Entered: 03/17/2023) (1) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 40 | ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 25 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc..(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 03/16/2023) (13) |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 39 | RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. Zito to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34876926) 35 by Judge George H. Wu. Docket No. 35 is stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice 38 filed on March 2, 2023. Pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.2, email the proposed order in either Word or WordPerfect to Judge Wus email address at GW_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. (aco) (Entered: 03/03/2023) (1) |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 37 | MINUTES OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS 26 held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court adopts its tentative ruling as its final ruling, with the exception that the pre-suit knowledge allegations will be dismissed without prejudice rather than with prejudice. The Court advises Plaintiffs that no discovery will be allowed on the dismissed allegations, and if Plaintiffs attempt to seek such discovery Defendants can bring any objections to this Court rather than the Magistrate Judge. The Court will consider whether the discovery is warranted, and any such discovery would be extremely limited. Defendants shall respond to the First Amended Complaint except for those portions that have been dismissed; Plaintiffs may not file a Second Amended Complaint. Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (lom) (Entered: 03/02/2023) (1) |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 38 | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. Zito to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34876926) 35 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): MD certificate missing. (lt) (Entered: 03/02/2023) (1) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 35 | [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 03/03/2023, SEE DOCKET NO. 39] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph J. Zito to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34876926) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David) Modified on 3/3/2023 (aco). (Entered: 03/01/2023) (0) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 36 | MINUTE ORDER - IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H. Wu: Attached hereto is the Courts Tentative Ruling on Defendants Motion 26 set for hearing on March 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (jag) (Entered: 03/01/2023) (7) |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 34 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Due to the expiration of the CARES ACT in the Central District of California, the Motion Hearing 26 , set for Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. will be held in-person and not by telephone. Masks are required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/28/2023) (0) |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 32 | SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Fed R. Civ 12(B)(6) 26 PLAINTIFFS BLUE SPIKE LLC, ET AL.'S SURREPLY filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Sherman, Andrew) (Entered: 02/24/2023) (7) |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 33 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael K. Heins counsel for Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Adding Michael K. Heins as counsel of record for Universal Music Group Inc., UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc., and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Universal Music Group Inc., UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc., and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group. (Attorney Michael K. Heins added to party UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Michael K. Heins added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Michael K. Heins added to party Universal Music Publishing, Inc.(pty:dft))(Heins, Michael) (Entered: 02/24/2023) (2) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 31 | ORDER GRANTING BLUE SPIKE LLC, ET AL.'S REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE SURREPLY TO DEFENDANTS' 12(b)6 MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge George H. Wu. It is hereby ORDERED that the Request is GRANTED.; granting 30 REQUEST for Leave to file Sur-reply. (aco) (Entered: 02/23/2023) (2) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 30 | REQUEST for Leave to file Sur-reply to the Motion to Dismiss filed by plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-proposed sur-reply, # 2 Proposed Order) (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 02/22/2023) (0) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 29 | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Fed R. Civ 12(B)(6) 26 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 02/16/2023) (18) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 28 | OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Fed R. Civ 12(B)(6) 26 filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 02/09/2023) (0) |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 26 | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to Fed R. Civ 12(B)(6) filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/2/2023 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Declaration of Martin R. Bader In Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 01/12/2023) (0) |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 27 | Corporate Disclosure Statement and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc., identifying Universal Music Group, N.V., Universal Music Group Holdings, Inc., and Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Bader, Martin) (Entered: 01/12/2023) (2) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 25 | Amended Complaint* (1) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 24 | ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO VACATE AND SET PLEADING DEADLINES by Judge George H. Wu. IT IS ORDERED that: 1) The Order (ECF No. 22) setting December 2, 2022 as Defendants' deadline to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint is vacated; 2) Plaintiffs' shall file any Amended Complaint by December 13, 2022; and 3) Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by January 12, 2023. RE: Stipulation for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint 23 . (aco) (Entered: 12/05/2022) (2) |
| Dec 2, 2022 | 23 | Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 , Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to January 12, 2023 re Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days), 21 , Order Extending Answer Due Deadline, 22 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 , Joint STIPULATION to Vacate order Order Extending Answer Due Deadline, 22 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Vacate and Set Pleading Deadlines)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 12/02/2022) (0) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 22 | ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge George H. Wu. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by December 2, 2022. RE: Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days), 21 . (aco) (Entered: 10/25/2022) (2) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 20 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Martin R Bader counsel for Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Adding Martin R. Bader as counsel of record for Universal Music Group Inc.; UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc.; and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Universal Music Group Inc.; UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc.; and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group. (Attorney Martin R Bader added to party UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Martin R Bader added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Martin R Bader added to party Universal Music Publishing, Inc.(pty:dft))(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (2) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 21 | Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to December 2, 2022 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bader, Martin) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (0) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 18 | Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 10/7/2022, Receipt No. 34118276) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David) (Entered: 10/17/2022) (0) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 19 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu. Second APPLICATION of Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., designating David Newman as local counsel.; granting 18 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman. (aco) (Entered: 10/17/2022) (1) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 17 | RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT by Judge George H. Wu. Docket No. 15 is stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice 16 filed on October 12, 2022. Pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.2, email the proposed order in either Word or WordPerfect to Judge Wu's email address at GW_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) 15 . (aco) (Entered: 10/13/2022) (1) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 16 | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) 15 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. Case information is incomplete. DJ and MJ initials missing on application and proposed order. Please note DJ and MJ Notice of Assignment, dated 9/8/22, Dkt. 7. Other error(s) with document(s): Application has David Newman as local counsel with office in Beverly Hills, and Proposed Order has Deepali Brahmbhatt from Wilmington, Delaware. (lt) (Entered: 10/12/2022) (1) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 15 | [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 10/13/2022 , SEE DOCKET NO. 17] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Blue Spike International Ltd(pty:pla), Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Blue Spike LLC(pty:pla), Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Wistaria Trading Ltd. (pty:pla)) (Newman, David) Modified on 10/13/2022 (aco). (Entered: 10/07/2022) (0) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 12 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant Universal Music Group Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/16/2022) (3) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 13 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/16/2022) (3) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 14 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant Universal Music Publishing, Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/16/2022) (3) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 11 | STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS BEFORE JUDGE GEORGE H. WU by Judge George H. Wu. You are instructed to read and to follow (unless otherwise superseded herein) the Central District of California Local Rules (henceforth "Local Rules") 16-1 through 16-15 regarding pre-trial requirements. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (aco) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (10) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 7 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (et) (Entered: 09/08/2022) (1) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 8 | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 09/08/2022) (2) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 9 | Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 09/08/2022) (1) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 10 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for UMG Manufacturing and Logistics Inc, # 2 Summons for Universal Music Publishing Inc) (et) (Entered: 09/08/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33932233 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H) (Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD(pty:pla), Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party Blue Spike LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party Wistaria Trading Ltd. (pty:pla))(Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (3) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 3 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (1) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 4 | CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (2) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 5 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (1) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 6 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, 1 filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(Brahmbhatt, Deepali) (Entered: 09/06/2022) (0) |
