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Drop Stop LLC v. Jian Qing Zhu et al > Documents

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Apr 22, 2019 200 Joint STIPULATION for Discharge of Defendants Supersedeas Bond filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order discharging bond)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 04/22/2019) (0)
Apr 22, 2019 201 ORDER DISCHARGING BOND by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, Having considered the Joint Stipulation to Discharge Defendants' Supersedeas Bond, this Court hereby orders that Defendants' supersedeas bond be discharged. 200 (es) (Entered: 04/22/2019) (0)
Mar 18, 2019 199 MANDATE of Federal Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, CCA # 18-1533. In accordance with the judgment of this Court, entered February 08, 2019, and pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the formal mandate is hereby issued. [See FEDERAL USCA JUDGMENT 198 AFFIRMED.] (mat) (Entered: 03/20/2019) (0)
Feb 8, 2019 197 OPINION from Federal Circuit Court of Appeals filed. CCA # 2018-1533. We have considered Defendants remaining arguments and find them unpersuasive. Because the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding this case exceptional under § 285 and awarding attorney fees, we affirm the district court's order in its entirety. (es) (Entered: 02/12/2019) (0)
Feb 8, 2019 198 Federal Judgment from Federal Circuit Court of Appeals filed. CCA # 2018-1533. THIS CAUSE having been considered, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: AFFIRMED ENTERED BY ORDER OF THE COURT.(mat) (Entered: 02/12/2019) (0)
Mar 29, 2018 195 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 1/23/2017 Motion Hearing. ****Court Reporter: DEBBIE GALE. Contact via: WEBSITE: www.debbiegale.com or EMAIL:DebbieGaleCSR@gmail.com, 714-558-8141 (all requests must be in writing/no phone orders). ****Transcript may onlybe viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter DEBBIE GALE before the deadline for Release of Transcript restriction. After transcript release date, it may be still be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. (ASCII, Condensed, and Word Indexing/Concordance are also available for purchase at any timethrough the Court Reporter.) Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date.**** Redaction Request due 4/19/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/30/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/27/2018. (Gale, Debbie) (Entered: 03/29/2018) (0)
Mar 29, 2018 196 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 1/23/2017 Hearing on Mot. re Transcript 195 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Gale, Debbie) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/29/2018) (0)
Mar 26, 2018 194 ORDER Taxing Costs by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. The Court, having considered Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC's Unopposed Application For Order Taxing Costs Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(1) 193 , hereby Orders as follows: 1. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(1), the Court taxes costs in the amount of $7,020 against the Defendants and in favor of Plaintiff Drop Stop, LLC as the prevailing party. IT IS SO ORDERED. (dro) (Entered: 03/26/2018) (0)
Mar 23, 2018 193 APPLICATION for Order for Taxing Costs Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(1) Unopposed filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 03/23/2018) (0)
Mar 9, 2018 192 TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Court of Appeals case number 18-1533, as to Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC for Court Reporter. Court will contact Primo Solis at primo@ruttenbergiplaw.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 03/09/2018) (0)
Feb 8, 2018 190 NOTIFICATION from Federal Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 18-1533 assigned to Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, 183 as to Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA. (lom) (Entered: 02/08/2018) (0)
Feb 8, 2018 191 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, GRANTING 184 EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR STATY PENDING APPEAL AND FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERSEDEAS BOND (es) (Entered: 02/08/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 185 OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending appeal and for approval of supersedeas bond 184 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 186 REPLY in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending appeal and for approval of supersedeas bond 184 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 N/A TRANSMISSION of the Notice of Appeal, Docket Sheet, Judgment and or order e-mailed to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit re: Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, 183 (mat) (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 187 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. correcting Objection/Opposition (Motion related) 185 to Defendants Ex Parte Application to Stay Case pending appeal and for approval of supersedeas bond (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 188 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 1/8/18 10:45 a.m.. 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 2/27/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/7/2018. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 6, 2018 189 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 1/8/18 10:45 AM re Transcript 188 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Baird, Miriam) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/06/2018) (0)
Feb 5, 2018 183 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Appeal of Order on Motion for Attorney Fees 180 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-21210662.) (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 02/05/2018) (0)
Feb 5, 2018 184 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending appeal and for approval of supersedeas bond filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 02/05/2018) (0)
Feb 5, 2018 183 Notice of Appeal* (1)
Jan 24, 2018 182 Amended APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Clerk's Fees, # 2 Exhibit B - Service of Process, # 3 Exhibit C - Depositions, # 4 Exhibit D - Reproduction of Documents) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 01/24/2018) (0)
Jan 23, 2018 181 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu for Court Reporter. Court will contact Lei Mei at mei@meimark.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 01/23/2018) (0)
Jan 22, 2018 180 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Order Re Plaintiff's MOTION for Attorneys' Fees 164 . (mt) (Entered: 01/23/2018) (0)
Jan 8, 2018 179 MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES [DKT 164] Hearing held: Matter is argued and taken under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (lb) (Entered: 01/10/2018) (0)
Dec 19, 2017 176 REPLY In Support of APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants All Defendants 163 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/19/2017) (0)
Dec 19, 2017 177 REPLY to Defendants' Objection to Plaintiff's Billing Record filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/19/2017) (0)
Dec 19, 2017 178 REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 164 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/19/2017) (0)
Dec 18, 2017 175 DECLARATION of Guy Ruttenberg In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 164 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/18/2017) (0)
Dec 7, 2017 171 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, GRANTING 168 APPLICATION to File Document Under Seal (es) (Entered: 12/07/2017) (0)
Dec 7, 2017 172 SEALED OPPOSITION RE NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 164 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 171 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu.(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 12/07/2017) (0)
Dec 7, 2017 173 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/27/2017; 10:14 a.m. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: JAMS Certified Transcription, phone number (661) 609-4528. 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 12/28/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/8/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/7/2018. (at) (Entered: 12/08/2017) (0)
Dec 7, 2017 174 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/27/2017; 10:14 a.m. re Transcript 173 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (at) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/08/2017) (0)
Dec 4, 2017 167 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 164 (Redacted Version) filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Objection to Plaintiff's Billing Record, # 2 Declaration of Lei Mei, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 12/04/2017) (0)
Dec 4, 2017 168 APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 12/04/2017) (0)
Dec 4, 2017 169 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document under seal 168 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Attorneys Fees)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 12/04/2017) (0)
Dec 4, 2017 170 OBJECTIONS to APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants All Defendants 163 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 12/04/2017) (0)
Nov 30, 2017 166 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact William Stevens at william@ruttenbergiplaw.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/30/2017) (0)
Nov 20, 2017 163 APPLICATION to the Clerk to Tax Costs against Defendants All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Clerk's Fees), # 2 Exhibit B (Service of Process), # 3 Exhibit C (Reporter's Transcripts), # 4 Exhibit D (Depositions), # 5 Exhibit E (Reproduction of Documents)) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/20/2017) (0)
Nov 20, 2017 164 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Jeffrey Simon, # 3 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/20/2017) (0)
Nov 20, 2017 165 DECLARATION of Guy Ruttenberg in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 164 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/20/2017) (0)
Nov 15, 2017 162 ORDER Granting Joint Stipulation Re Briefing Schedule 157 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: This Court, having considered the Parties Joint Stipulation re Briefing Schedule, hereby GRANTS the Application and ORDERS as follows: The deadline for Plaintiff to file any motion/application for attorneys feesor costs shall be November 20, 2017; The deadline for Defendants to file any opposition or objections to such a motion/application shall be December 4, 2017; The deadline for Plaintiff to file any reply shall be December 18, 2017; and Any hearing with respect to Plaintiffs motion shall be noticed for January 8, 2018. (lwag) (Entered: 11/15/2017) (0)
Nov 14, 2017 157 Joint STIPULATION for Order re Briefing Schedule for Motion for Attorneys' Fees filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/14/2017) (0)
Nov 14, 2017 158 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/19/17. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Miriam V. 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 12/5/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/15/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/12/2018. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 11/14/2017) (0)
Nov 14, 2017 159 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/26/17. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Miriam V. 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 12/5/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/15/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/12/2018. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 11/14/2017) (0)
Nov 14, 2017 160 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 8/28/17. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Miriam V. 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 12/5/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/15/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/12/2018. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 11/14/2017) (0)
Nov 14, 2017 161 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/19/17; 6/26/17; 8/28/17 re Transcript 158 , 160 , 159 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Baird, Miriam) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/14/2017) (0)
Nov 1, 2017 155 FINAL JUDGMENT by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. The Court, having considered the Parties Revised Joint Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment 154 submitted, hereby enters Final Judgment as follows: (see document for details). (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (dro) (Entered: 11/01/2017) (0)
Nov 1, 2017 156 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (dro) (Entered: 11/01/2017) (0)
Oct 31, 2017 154 Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Entry of Revised Proposed Final Judgment filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Final Judgment)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/31/2017) (0)
Oct 20, 2017 153 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER Re: Parties' Joint Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment 151 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. With that case in mind, the parties should revisit their proposed final judgment, paying particular attention to paragraphs 5 and 6 of their proposal. The parties should file an amended proposed final judgment after they have done so. It would be exceedingly helpful if appropriate signatures confirmed that all remaining parties in this matter agree that all the words in the actual judgment are accepted by all remaining parties. (see document for details). (dro) (Entered: 10/20/2017) (0)
Oct 19, 2017 152 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC for Court Reporter. Court will contact William Stevens at william@ruttenbergiplaw.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/19/2017) (0)
Oct 17, 2017 151 Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Entry of Final Judgment filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/17/2017) (0)
Sep 22, 2017 150 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: GRANTING 149 Joint Stipulation Staying Case in Light of Settlement. The Court, having considered the Parties' Joint Stipulation Staying Case in Light of Settlement, hereby Orders as follows: 1. The litigation is stayed for 30 days. All briefing and any other deadlinesare stayed. 2. Within the next 30 days, the parties shall file a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Final Judgment, along with a [Proposed] Final Judgment for entry by the Court. 3. After entry of Final Judgment, Drop Stop may file a motion for attorneys' fees and costs within the time set forth in Fed. R. Civ. P.54(d). (mba) (Entered: 09/22/2017) (0)
Sep 18, 2017 149 Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending in Light of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 09/18/2017) (0)
Sep 11, 2017 144 Witness List filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu.. (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 09/11/2017) (0)
Sep 11, 2017 145 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 09/11/2017) (0)
Sep 11, 2017 146 Witness List filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC.. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 09/11/2017) (0)
Sep 11, 2017 147 JOINT Exhibit List Pursuant to Local Rule 16-6 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC.. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 09/11/2017) (0)
Sep 11, 2017 148 MINUTES OF Settlement Conference held before Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal: A settlement has been reached and is recited on the record. The parties agreed to certain deadlines as part of the settlement agreement and those deadlines were recited on the record. The settlement resolved all issues in the action, except the issue of attorney's fees and costs, which the parties intend to litigate. The parties are directed to meet and confer and then prepare a joint stipulation/proposed order with proposed dates for the attorney's fees briefing schedule, to be submitted to the District Judge. Court Recorder: CS 9/11/17. (mr) (Entered: 09/12/2017) (0)
Sep 7, 2017 143 MINUTE ORDER RE: SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. On September 7, 2017, the parties and the Court held a pre-mediation telephonic conference. The settlement conference will proceed on September 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. (mz). (Entered: 09/08/2017) (0)
Sep 6, 2017 140 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for extending the deadline to take depositions of damages experts filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 09/06/2017) (0)
Sep 6, 2017 141 **NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT** ORDER Granting Defendants' Ex Parte Application to Extend the Deadline to Take Depositions of Damages Experts 140 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: This Court, having considered the Defendants Ex Parte Application, hereby GRANTS the Ex Parte Application and ORDERS as follows:Plaintiff and Defendants shall conclude the depositions of the damages expertsby September 15, 2017. The Court will not continue any pretrial or trial dates due to these late depositions. The Court advises the parties that playing games like refusing to participate in a joint stipulation but not opposing the other parties scheduling requests demonstrates a failure to fulfill good faith meet and confer obligations. (lwag) (Entered: 09/06/2017) (0)
Sep 6, 2017 142 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING MATTER FOR A TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE RE SETTLEMENT by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal:The Court sets this matter for a Telephonic Conference on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. Counsel will call into the conference by calling (213) 894-0800 and using the access codes listed below. Telephonic Conference Access Codes (Please follow the prompts and enter the codes below): Meeting ID: 1112# User Password: 2525# (mr) (Entered: 09/06/2017) (0)
Sep 5, 2017 139 ORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. The Settlement Conference is placed on calendar for Monday, September 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 590, Fifth Floor, 255 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. No later than 9/7/17, each party shall submit a Settlement Conference Statement directly to Judge Segal via email to ss_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. (See document for further details and deadlines). (mr) (Entered: 09/05/2017) (0)
Aug 28, 2017 136 REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement and Invalidity 123 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants Response to Plaintiffs Statement of Genuine Dispute, # 2 Defendants Response to Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 08/28/2017) (0)
Aug 28, 2017 137 MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OTHER RELIEF [DKT 103] Hearing held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Matter is argued and taken under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (lb) (Entered: 08/30/2017) (0)
Aug 28, 2017 138 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: granting in part and denying in part 103 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part 123 Motion for Summary Judgment. Sanctions are DENIED at this time and without prejudice. (twdb) (Entered: 08/31/2017) (0)
Aug 18, 2017 135 OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement and Invalidity 123 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Genuine Dispute, # 2 Evidentiary Objections to Evidence ISO Defendant's MSJ, # 3 Declaration of David G. Smith)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 08/18/2017) (0)
Aug 14, 2017 133 Joint STIPULATION for Order regarding Defendants Unopposed Request for Five-Day Extension to Complete L.R. 16-2 Meeting of Counsel filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 08/14/2017) (0)
Aug 14, 2017 134 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Granting Defendants' Unopposed Request for Five-Day Extension to Complete L.R. 16-2 Meeting of Counsel before Final Pretrial Conference 133 (mt) (Entered: 08/14/2017) (0)
Aug 9, 2017 131 OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Strike,,,, Order on Motion to Reschedule,,,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File,,, 129 130 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 08/09/2017) (0)
Aug 9, 2017 132 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford denying 130 EX PARTE APPLICATION. (see document for details). (dro) (Entered: 08/10/2017) (0)
Aug 8, 2017 130 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Strike,,,, Order on Motion to Reschedule,,,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File,,, 129 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 08/08/2017) (0)
Aug 4, 2017 129 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: ORDER GRANTING 126 EX PARTE APPLICATION. Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC has filed an ex parte application, seeking to strike portions of Defendants' motion for summary judgment and to continue the opposition due date and hearing date for that motion. The portions of Defendants' motion for summary judgment relating to indefiniteness, that are not in Defendants' operative pleadings, are stricken. The opposition and reply due dates for Defendants motion for summary judgment are now August 18, 2017 and August 28, 2017, respectively. And the hearing on Defendants' motion for summary judgment is CONTINUED from August 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to September 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Dkt. No. 123.) (mba) (Entered: 08/04/2017) (0)
Aug 2, 2017 127 Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Summary Judgment Motion EX PARTE APPLICATION to Reschedule Hearing Date EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants' MSJ 126 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 08/02/2017) (0)
Aug 2, 2017 128 REPLY In Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Summary Judgment Motion EX PARTE APPLICATION to Reschedule Hearing Date EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants' MSJ 126 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 08/02/2017) (0)
Aug 1, 2017 125 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: re CONTINUING HEARING. There are two pending motions for summary judgment noticed for two different hearings dates in this case. For reasons of calendar management, the Court will hear both motions on the same day. The Court CONTINUES 103 Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment hearing currently set for August 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to August 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (mba) (Entered: 08/01/2017) (0)
Aug 1, 2017 126 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Portions of Defendants' Summary Judgment Motion , EX PARTE APPLICATION to Reschedule Hearing Date , EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants' MSJ filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 08/01/2017) (0)
Jul 31, 2017 122 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford granting 118 Plaintiff's APPLICATION to Seal Documents in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief. The Court, having considered Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC's Application to Seal Documents in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief, the Declaration of Daniel Kadin and other documents filed in support thereof, hereby GRANTS the application to seal the following document: Plaintiff's Reply to Defendants' Response to Proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Facts Re Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief The Court authorizes the redactions shown in the (redacted) publicly filed version of this pleading (Dkt. No. 116 ). IT IS SO ORDERED. (dro) (Entered: 07/31/2017) (0)
Jul 31, 2017 123 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement and Invalidity filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Motion set for hearing on 8/28/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusion of Law, # 3 Declaration of Laurens E. Howle, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASME, # 4 Declaration of Lei Mei, # 5 Exhibit A, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Proposed Judgment) (Mei, Lei) (Entered: 07/31/2017) (0)
Jul 31, 2017 124 SEALED DOCUMENT Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants Response to Proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Facts re Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief re Reply, 116 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,, 122 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC.(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/31/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 116 REPLY filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC to Response in Opposition to Motion,,, 111 Plaintiff's Reply to Defendants' Response to Proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Facts re Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief (Redacted) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/24/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 117 DECLARATION of Guy Ruttenberg in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 103 Supplemental Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 30, # 2 Exhibit 31, # 3 Exhibit 32, # 4 Exhibit 33, # 5 Exhibit 34, # 6 Exhibit 35, # 7 Exhibit 36)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/24/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 118 APPLICATION to file document in Support of Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief under seal filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Document Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/24/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 119 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document in Support of Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief under seal 118 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Exhibit B)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/24/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 120 OBJECTIONS to Response in Opposition to Motion,,, 111 Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections to Evidence in Support of Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/24/2017) (0)
Jul 24, 2017 121 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 103 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/25/2017) (0)
Jul 20, 2017 115 SEALED DOCUMENT DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS (PROPOSED) STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED FACTS re Response in Opposition to Motion,,, 111 , Order 114 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu.(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 07/20/2017) (0)
Jul 19, 2017 114 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, Granting APPLICATION to file document under seal 112 . (twdb) (Entered: 07/19/2017) (0)
Jul 17, 2017 111 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 103 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Document Redacted Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, # 2 Declaration of Laurens Howle, # 3 Declaration of Lei Mei, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Mei Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Mei Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 3 to Mei Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 4 to Mei Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 5 to Mei Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 6 to Mei Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 7 to Mei Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 8 to Mei Declaration, # 12 Exhibit 9 to Mei Declaration)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 07/17/2017) (0)
Jul 17, 2017 112 APPLICATION to file document Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts under seal filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Document Redacted Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 07/17/2017) (0)
Jul 17, 2017 113 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts under seal 112 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts)(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 07/17/2017) (0)
Jul 14, 2017 108 ORDER Granting Plaintiff's Application to Seal Documents in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 105 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: The Court hereby GRANTS the application to seal the following document: See document for the list of document and further information. (lwag) (Entered: 07/14/2017) (0)
Jul 14, 2017 109 SEALED DOCUMENT Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 103 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 108 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 (Proposed) Statement of Undisputed Facts, # 2 Declaration Sidney P. Blum)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/14/2017) (0)
Jul 14, 2017 110 SEALED DOCUMENT Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief re Declaration (Motion related),,, 104 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 108 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3, # 2 Exhibit 4, # 3 Exhibit 5, # 4 Exhibit 6, # 5 Exhibit 7, # 6 Exhibit 8, # 7 Exhibit 9, # 8 Exhibit 10, # 9 Exhibit 11, # 10 Exhibit 12, # 11 Exhibit 13, # 12 Exhibit 14, # 13 Exhibit 15, # 14 Exhibit 16, # 15 Exhibit 17, # 16 Exhibit 18, # 17 Exhibit 19, # 18 Exhibit 20, # 19 Exhibit 21, # 20 Exhibit 22, # 21 Exhibit 23, # 22 Exhibit 24, # 23 Exhibit 25, # 24 Exhibit 26, # 25 Exhibit 27, # 26 Exhibit 28, # 27 Exhibit 29)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/14/2017) (0)
Jul 11, 2017 107 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Physical Exhibit 21 In Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment and Other Relief re Declaration (Motion related),,, 104 (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/11/2017) (0)
Jul 10, 2017 102 ***NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT*** ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING CONCLUDING EXPERT DEPOSITIONS BY AUGUST 31, 2017 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. This Court, having considered the Parties' Joint Stipulation Regarding Concluding Expert Depositions by August 31, 2017, hereby GRANTS the Joint Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: See document for further information. (dv) (Entered: 07/10/2017) (0)
Jul 10, 2017 103 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. Motion set for hearing on 8/7/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum (Redacted), # 2 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law (Redacted), # 3 Declaration of David G. Smith, # 4 Declaration of Sidney P. Blum, # 5 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/10/2017) (0)
Jul 10, 2017 104 DECLARATION of Guy Ruttenberg in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment and Other Relief 103 (Redacted) filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3, # 2 Exhibit 4, # 3 Exhibit 5, # 4 Redacted Document Exhibit 6, # 5 Exhibit 7, # 6 Redacted Document Exhibit 8, # 7 Redacted Document Exhibit 9, # 8 Exhibit 10, # 9 Exhibit 11, # 10 Exhibit 12, # 11 Redacted Document Exhibit 13, # 12 Redacted Document Exhibit 14, # 13 Exhibit 15, # 14 Exhibit 16, # 15 Exhibit 17, # 16 Exhibit 18, # 17 Exhibit 19, # 18 Exhibit 20, # 19 Exhibit 21, # 20 Redacted Document Exhibit 22, # 21 Exhibit 23, # 22 Exhibit 24, # 23 Exhibit 25, # 24 Exhibit 26, # 25 Exhibit 27, # 26 Exhibit 28, # 27 Exhibit 29)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/10/2017) (0)
Jul 10, 2017 105 APPLICATION to file document in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. No. 103) under seal filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Document Exhibit A, # 2 Redacted Document Exhibit B, # 3 Redacted Document Exhibit C, # 4 Redacted Document Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/10/2017) (0)
Jul 10, 2017 106 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. No. 103) under seal 105 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Exhibit E, # 2 Unredacted Document Exhibit F, # 3 Unredacted Document Exhibit G, # 4 Unredacted Document Exhibit H, # 5 Unredacted Document Exhibit 3, # 6 Unredacted Document Exhibit 4, # 7 Unredacted Document Exhibit 5, # 8 Unredacted Document Exhibit 6, # 9 Unredacted Document Exhibit 7, # 10 Unredacted Document Exhibit 8, # 11 Unredacted Document Exhibit 9, # 12 Unredacted Document Exhibit 10, # 13 Unredacted Document Exhibit 11, # 14 Unredacted Document Exhibit 12, # 15 Unredacted Document Exhibit 13, # 16 Unredacted Document Exhibit 14, # 17 Unredacted Document Exhibit 15, # 18 Unredacted Document Exhibit 16, # 19 Unredacted Document Exhibit 17, # 20 Unredacted Document Exhibit 18, # 21 Unredacted Document Exhibit 19, # 22 Unredacted Document Exhibit 20, # 23 Unredacted Document Exhibit 21, # 24 Unredacted Document Exhibit 22, # 25 Unredacted Document Exhibit 23, # 26 Unredacted Document Exhibit 24, # 27 Unredacted Document Exhibit 25, # 28 Unredacted Document Exhibit 26, # 29 Unredacted Document Exhibit 27, # 30 Unredacted Document Exhibit 28, # 31 Unredacted Document Exhibit 29)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 07/10/2017) (0)
Jul 6, 2017 101 Joint STIPULATION for Discovery as to Concluding Expert Depositions by August 31, 2017 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 07/06/2017) (0)
Jun 30, 2017 100 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order Denying Motion for Sanctions 73 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: The Court DENIES the motion for sanctions. See document for further information. (lwag) (Entered: 07/03/2017) (0)
Jun 28, 2017 99 MINUTE ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL (Dkt. No. 81 ) held before Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal: (See document for details). Court Recorder: CS 6/27/17. (mr) (Entered: 06/28/2017) (0)
Jun 26, 2017 98 MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SANCTIONS RE FAILURE TO APPEAR AT MEDIATION [DKT 73] Hearing held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Matter is argued and taken under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (lb) (Entered: 06/26/2017) (0)
Jun 23, 2017 96 Joint STIPULATION for Order Re Joint and Several Liability for All Defendants filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/23/2017) (0)
Jun 23, 2017 97 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, Granting Joint Stipulation RE Joint and Several Liability for all defendants 96 . (twdb) (Entered: 06/23/2017) (0)
Jun 20, 2017 92 REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY Tommy SF Wang and Jonathan Fang as counsel of record filed by Defendants and Counter-Complainant's 3BTech, Inc.(an Indiana corporation), Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd.(a Chinese Limited Company), Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Zake International Inc.(an Indiana Corporation), Zake USA(an unincorporated entity), Jian Qing Zhu("Johnny", an individual ). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party Zake International Inc.(pty:cc)) (Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 06/20/2017) (0)
Jun 20, 2017 93 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Granting Request for Substitution of Attorney Lei Mei of Mei & Mark LLP in place of Attorneys Songfong Tommy Wang and Jonathan Fang of Wang IP Law Group, P. C. Defendants and Cross-Complainants for 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu 92 . (mt) (Entered: 06/20/2017) (0)
Jun 20, 2017 94 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO DISMISS by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: The Court DENIES Defendants' motion to dismiss. (Dkt. No. 64.) The Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Plaintiffs motion to dismiss or strike. (Dkt. No. 67. ) See document for further information. 64 67 (dv) (Entered: 06/21/2017) (0)
Jun 19, 2017 95 MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford: 1. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP (b)(6) OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE 12 [DKT 64] 2. PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANTS AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS AND STRIKE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES [DKT 67]. Matter is argued and taken under submission. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (twdb) (Entered: 06/22/2017) (0)
Jun 16, 2017 90 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE RE DISCOVERY held before Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. Plaintiff agreed to produce sales information that it will rely on in support of its damages claims by June 26, 2017. The parties agreed to address their disputes regarding certain third-party subpoenas served by Defendants at the June 27, 2017 hearing on Plaintiffs Motion to Compel Discovery. Defendants agreed to email copies of the subpoenas and document requests at issue to Marlene Ramirez, the Courts Deputy Clerk, at their earliest possible convenience. The parties are advised that opposing counsel must be copied on any communication with the Court. The parties agreed to take any depositions scheduled before June 27, 2017 off calendar, subject to rescheduling following the discovery hearing on that date. The parties agreed to meet and confer to identify possible alternative witnesses who may be able to provide the same or comparable information as Defendants counsel Linn, whose deposition Plaintiff has noticed. Court Recorder: XTR 6/15/17. (mz) (Entered: 06/16/2017) (0)
Jun 16, 2017 91 MINUTE ORDER CLARIFYING MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2017 TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE RE DISCOVERY, 90 by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. The Court clarifies the Minutes of the June 15, 2017 Telephonic Conference re Discovery as follows: 1. The parties agreed that only third party depositions, not all depositions, scheduled before the hearing on the Motion to Compel on June 27, 2017, are suspended. 2. The parties may address any issues related to the deposition of Ms. Lim at the June 27 proceeding. The Court requested that the parties discuss other potential witnesses who could cover the same topics that would be covered in a deposition of Ms. Lim. 3. Plaintiffs agreement to produce sales data does not require the disclosure of expert information. (mz) (Entered: 06/16/2017) (0)
Jun 14, 2017 87 SUPPLEMENT to MOTION to Compel Discovery 81 Plaintiffs Supplemental Memorandum in Support Of Motion to Compel Discovery filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/14/2017) (0)
Jun 14, 2017 88 Joint STIPULATION for Order Regarding Expert Disclosure Deadline filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/14/2017) (0)
Jun 14, 2017 89 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION RE EXPERT DISCLOSURE DEADLINE 88 by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. This Court, having considered the Parties Joint Stipulation re Expert Disclosure Deadline, hereby GRANTS the Application and ORDERS as follows: 1. The deadline for the parties to submit their expert disclosures is extended ten (10) days until Thursday, June 29, 2017. 2. The deadline for rebuttal reports will likewise be extended by ten (10) days. 3. This Stipulation does not affect any other dates ordered by the Court or agreed to by the parties. (es) (Entered: 06/14/2017) (0)
Jun 13, 2017 86 SUPPLEMENT to MOTION to Compel Discovery 81 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 06/13/2017) (0)
Jun 12, 2017 84 MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING MATTER FOR A TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE RE DISCOVERY by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal: The Court sets this matter for a Telephonic Conference on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Counsel will call into the conference by calling (213) 894-8506 and using the access code listed below. Telephonic Conference Access Code (Please follow the prompts and enter the code below): Conference Password: 126058# (mr) (Entered: 06/12/2017) (0)
Jun 12, 2017 85 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Sanctions re Failure to Appear at Mediation 73 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/12/2017) (0)
Jun 7, 2017 82 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/6/17 10:00 AM. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Miriam V. 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 6/28/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/10/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/5/2017. (Baird, Miriam) (Entered: 06/07/2017) (0)
Jun 7, 2017 83 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/6/17 re Transcript 82 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Baird, Miriam) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/07/2017) (0)
Jun 6, 2017 81 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/27/2017 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. (Attachments: # 1 LR 37-2 Joint Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/06/2017) (0)
Jun 5, 2017 79 OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Sanctions re Failure to Appear at Mediation 73 OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jianqing Zhu, # 2 Declaration of Yifei Wang)(Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 06/05/2017) (0)
Jun 5, 2017 80 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Amended Counterclaims and Strike Affirmative Defenses 67 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 06/05/2017) (0)
Jun 2, 2017 76 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Kyongtaek K Mun on behalf of Defendant Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd. (Attorney Kyongtaek K Mun added to party Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd. (pty:dft))(Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 06/02/2017) (0)
Jun 2, 2017 77 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 63 JURY DEMAND. Defendant Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd.'s Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd..(Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 06/02/2017) (0)
Jun 2, 2017 78 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., identifying Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd.. (Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 06/02/2017) (0)
May 29, 2017 74 REPLY MEMORANDUM ISO Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Zake International Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Defendants' Reply Momorandum, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 05/29/2017) (0)
May 29, 2017 75 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss Amended Counterclaims and Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 05/29/2017) (0)
May 26, 2017 73 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Sanctions re Failure to Appear at Mediation filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/26/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/26/2017) (0)
May 25, 2017 72 MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER CONTINUING HEARING by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: There are two pending motions to dismiss noticed for two different hearings dates in this case. For reasons of calendar management, the Court will hear both motions on the same day. The Court CONTINUES the motion to dismiss hearing currently set for June 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. to June 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Dkt. No. 64.) (dv) (Entered: 05/25/2017) (0)
May 24, 2017 71 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. upon Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/19/2017, answer due 8/17/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Xingrui Li. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/24/2017) (0)
May 22, 2017 68 21 DAY Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint/Petition, 63 as to defendant Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd., a Chinese Limited Company. (twdb) (Entered: 05/22/2017) (0)
May 22, 2017 69 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 63 with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Drop Stop LLC filed by Defendants Jian Qing Zhu, Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co Ltd, Zake International Inc., Zake USA, 3BTech, Inc..(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 05/22/2017) (0)
May 22, 2017 70 Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Zake International Inc.(an Indiana Corporation), 3BTech, Inc.(an Indiana corporation) Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 64 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/22/2017) (0)
May 19, 2017 66 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Amended Complaint/Petition, 63 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/19/2017) (0)
May 19, 2017 67 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Amended Counterclaims and Strike Affirmative Defenses filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/19/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/19/2017) (0)
May 10, 2017 64 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Zake International Inc.(an Indiana Corporation), 3BTech, Inc.(an Indiana corporation) Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Zake International Inc.(an Indiana Corporation). Motion set for hearing on 6/12/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum ISO Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proposed Order) (Attorney Kyongtaek K Mun added to party Zake International Inc.(pty:cc)) (Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 05/10/2017) (0)
May 10, 2017 65 All Defendants' (Except Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd.) NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu, (Mun, Kyongtaek) (Entered: 05/10/2017) (0)
May 8, 2017 62 Joint STIPULATION to Amend Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC.(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/08/2017) (0)
May 8, 2017 63 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu, Taiwu Keji Co., Ltd. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 , filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 05/08/2017) (0)
May 8, 2017 63 Amended Complaint* (1)
May 1, 2017 61 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), Counterclaim, 60 . The following error(s) was found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) 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. (twdb) (Entered: 05/01/2017) (0)
Apr 28, 2017 60 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND Amended, Amended COUNTERCLAIM against Drop Stop LLC filed by Defendants/Counterclaimants Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Jian Qing Zhu, Zake USA, 3BTech, Inc..(Attorney Lei Mei added to party Zake International Inc.(pty:dft))(Mei, Lei) (Entered: 04/28/2017) (0)
Apr 27, 2017 58 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kyongtaek K. Mun to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-19756049) filed by defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on application of non-resident attorney to appear in a specific case pro hac vice) (Li, Man) (Entered: 04/27/2017) (0)
Apr 27, 2017 59 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford GRANTING 58 Non-Resident Attorney Kyongtaek K Mun Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Jianqing ZHU; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., designating Manni Li as local counsel. (es) (Entered: 04/27/2017) (0)
Apr 20, 2017 57 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, regarding Stipulation Re: First Amended Answer and Counterclaims 54 . NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Defendants may file a First Amended Answer and Counterclaims by April 28, 2017. 2. In the interim, Plaintiff need not answer or otherwise respond to Defendants' existing Counterclaims. Plaintiff shall answer or otherwise respond to Defendants' Counterclaims or Amended Counterclaims by May 19, 2017. NO FURTHER CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED WITHOUT AN EXTRAORDINARY FURTHER SHOWING OF GOOD CAUSE. (see document for details). (dro) (Entered: 04/20/2017) (0)
Apr 19, 2017 52 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Philip Andrew Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 51 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. (lom) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0)
Apr 19, 2017 53 REQUEST TO WITHDRAW ATTORNEY Songfong Tommy Wang and Jonathan Fang as counsel of record filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0)
Apr 19, 2017 54 Joint STIPULATION to Amend filed by defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Regarding Stipulation Re First Amended Answer And Counterclaims)(Li, Man) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0)
Apr 19, 2017 55 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Philip Andrew Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $325 Previously Paid on 4/18/2017, Receipt No. 0973-19709791) filed by defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Li, Man) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0)
Apr 19, 2017 56 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: granting 55 Non-Resident Attorney Philip Andrew Riley APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jianqing Zhu; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co, Ltd., designating Manni Li as local counsel. (twdb) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0)
Apr 18, 2017 49 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Man Li counsel for Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Adding Man Li as counsel of record for Jianqing Zhu; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Jianqing Zhu; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Attorney Man Li added to party 3BTech, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Man Li added to party Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Man Li added to party Zake International Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Man Li added to party Zake USA(pty:dft), Attorney Man Li added to party Jian Qing Zhu(pty:dft))(Li, Man) (Entered: 04/18/2017) (0)
Apr 18, 2017 50 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Man Li counsel for Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Adding Lei Mei as counsel of record for Jianqing Zhu; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Jianqing Zhu; ZAKE International Inc.; ZAKE USA; 3BTECH, Inc.; Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Li, Man) (Entered: 04/18/2017) (0)
Apr 18, 2017 51 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Philip Andrew Riley to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt N o. 0973-19709791) filed by defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order on application of non-resident attorney to appear in a specific case pro hac vice) (Li, Man) (Entered: 04/18/2017) (0)
Apr 12, 2017 48 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: granting 45 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to Answer Counterclaim. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's ex parte application. (Dkt. No. 45.) Plaintiff shall file its answer or otherwise respond to Defendants' counterclaims on or before April 20, 2017. (see document for details). (dro) (Entered: 04/12/2017) (0)
Apr 11, 2017 46 OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 4/20/2017 re Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, Counterclaim, 38 45 filed by Counter Claimants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu, Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit)(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 04/11/2017) (0)
Apr 11, 2017 47 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Mediator (ADR Panel) Thomas J Hanrahan: Mediation held on April 10, 2017. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Hanrahan, Thomas) (Entered: 04/11/2017) (0)
Apr 10, 2017 45 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to File Answer to 4/20/2017 re Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, Counterclaim, 38 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 04/10/2017) (0)
Mar 23, 2017 44 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Thomas J Hanrahan has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (mb) (Entered: 03/23/2017) (0)
Mar 20, 2017 41 STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Thomas Hanrahan may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. All parties and the Panel Mediator have agreed that the mediation will be held on 4/10/2017 and counsel will submit mediation statements seven (7) calendar days before the session. Filed by Counter Claimants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu, Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 03/20/2017) (0)
Mar 6, 2017 42 SCHEDULING ORDER SPECIFYING PROCEDURES (lb) (Entered: 03/22/2017) (0)
Mar 6, 2017 43 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. The Court sets the following dates: Discovery cut-off 7/3/2017. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/2/2017 08:30 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Jury Trial set for 10/17/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Court sets the length of the trial at 5 days. Counsel stipulate to and the Court orders ADR Procedure No. 2. The standing patent rules will not apply to this case. If the sanctions previously imposed are not paid by March 15, 2015, plaintiff make seek contempt or sanction proceedings. Court Reporter: Miriam Baird. (mt) (Entered: 03/22/2017) (0)
Mar 3, 2017 40 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford granting 39 EX PARTE APPLICATION for One-Week Stay of Standing Patent Rules. (Please see Order for details and deadlines) (ig) (Entered: 03/03/2017) (0)
Mar 2, 2017 39 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay pending for One-Week Stay of Standing Patent Rules filed by Plaintiffs Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg, # 2 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 03/02/2017) (0)
Feb 28, 2017 38 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Drop Stop LLC filed by Defendants Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake USA, Zake International Inc., Jian Qing Zhu, 3BTech, Inc..(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 02/28/2017) (0)
Feb 24, 2017 37 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC.. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 02/24/2017) (0)
Feb 14, 2017 36 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford, GRANTING Joint Stipulation to Stay Application of Patent Rules. 35 (es) (Entered: 02/14/2017) (0)
Feb 13, 2017 35 Joint STIPULATION for Discovery as to Stay Application of Patent Rules Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 02/13/2017) (0)
Jan 31, 2017 34 ORDER RE EARLY MEETING OF PARTIES AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Scheduling Conference set for 3/6/2017 at 9:00 a.m. (ig) (Entered: 01/31/2017) (0)
Jan 30, 2017 33 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: Order Granting MOTION to Set Aside Default 23 . Defendants are ORDERED to pay $5,000 to Plaintiff's counsel for costs incurred serving Defendants and opposing this motion. (mt) (Entered: 01/30/2017) (0)
Jan 26, 2017 32 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLCto Status Report 30 (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 01/26/2017) (0)
Jan 25, 2017 30 STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 01/25/2017) (0)
Jan 23, 2017 31 MINUTES OF MOTION FOR ORDER TO VACATE AND SET ASIDE ENTRY OF DEFAULT AGAINST SPECIALLY-APPEARING DEFENDANTS JIAN QING ZHU, ZAKE INTERNATIONAL, INC, ZAKE USA, 3BTECH, INC AND SHENZHEN ZHOUWU TECHNOLOGY CO LTD 23 . Hearing held before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. Cause is called for hearing and counsel make their appearances. The matter is argued and is taken under submission. Court Reporter: Debbie Gale. (ig) (Entered: 01/26/2017) (0)
Jan 6, 2017 29 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default Re: Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form, 20 . 23 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 01/06/2017) (0)
Jan 2, 2017 28 Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default Re: Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form, 20 . 23 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 01/02/2017) (0)
Dec 29, 2016 25 Opposition Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default 24 filed by Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 12/29/2016) (0)
Dec 29, 2016 26 ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: denying 24 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. (dv) (Entered: 12/29/2016) (0)
Dec 29, 2016 27 REPLY In Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default 24 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/29/2016) (0)
Dec 28, 2016 24 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendants' Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Guy Ruttenberg, # 2 Proposed Order) (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/28/2016) (0)
Dec 21, 2016 21 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Songfong Tommy Wang counsel for Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Adding Tommy SF Wang as counsel of record for Specially-appearing Defendants: Jianqing Zhu, 3BTECH, Inc., Zake International, Inc., Zake USA, Inc., and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co. Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Specially-appearing Defendants Jianqing Zhu, 3BTECH, Inc., Zake International, Inc., Zake USA, Inc., and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co. Ltd.. (Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party 3BTech, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party Zake International Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party Zake USA(pty:dft), Attorney Songfong Tommy Wang added to party Jian Qing Zhu(pty:dft))(Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 12/21/2016) (0)
Dec 21, 2016 22 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Songfong Tommy Wang counsel for Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Adding Jonathan Fang as counsel of record for Specially-appearing Defendants: Jianqing Zhu, 3BTECH, Inc., Zake International, Inc., Zake USA, Inc., and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co. Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Specially-appearing Defendants Jianqing Zhu, 3BTECH, Inc., Zake International, Inc., Zake USA, Inc., and Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co. Ltd.. (Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 12/21/2016) (0)
Dec 21, 2016 23 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Set Aside Default Re: Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form, 20 . filed by Specially-appearing Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. Motion set for hearing on 1/23/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andrew J. Guilford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Declaration of Tommy SF Wang, Esq., # 3 Declaration of Jonathan Fang, Esq., # 4 Declaration of Jianqing Zhu) (Wang, Songfong) (Entered: 12/21/2016) (0)
Dec 2, 2016 20 DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to Jian Qing "Johnny" Zhu, an individual, Zake International Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Zake USA, an unincorporated entity, 3BTech, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, Shenzhen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese Limited Company. (mba) (Entered: 12/02/2016) (0)
Dec 1, 2016 19 APPLICATION for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 12/01/2016) (0)
Nov 28, 2016 15 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, upon Defendant 3BTech, Inc. served on 11/9/2016, answer due 11/30/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jianqing Zhu, registered agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/28/2016) (0)
Nov 28, 2016 16 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, upon Defendant Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd. served on 10/27/2016, answer due 11/17/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Peggy Lyn, Manager in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/28/2016) (0)
Nov 28, 2016 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, upon Defendant Zake International Inc. served on 11/9/2016, answer due 11/30/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jianqing Zhu, registered agent in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/28/2016) (0)
Nov 28, 2016 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, upon Plaintiff Zake USA served on 11/9/2016, answer due 11/30/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jianqing Zhu in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/28/2016) (0)
Nov 16, 2016 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, upon Defendant Jian Qing Zhu served on 10/27/2016, answer due 11/17/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jian Qing "Johnny" Zhu in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 11/16/2016) (0)
Nov 14, 2016 13 ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE TO THE PATENT PILOT PROGRAM by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Case transferred from Judge Otis D. Wright, II to Judge Andrew J. Guilford for all further proceedings. Case number now reads 2:16-cv-07916 AG(SSx). (rn) (Entered: 11/14/2016) (0)
Oct 31, 2016 12 NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge Otis D. Wright. Effective November 7, 2016, Judge Wright will be located at the 1st Street Courthouse, COURTROOM 5D on the 5th floor, located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 5D of the 1st Street Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/31/2016) (0)
Oct 26, 2016 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendants 3BTech, Inc., Shenzen Zhouwu Technology Co., Ltd., Zake International Inc., Zake USA, Jian Qing Zhu. (lc) (Entered: 10/26/2016) (0)
Oct 26, 2016 11 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Otis D Wright, II: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Otis D. Wright II. Counsel are STRONGLY encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFIC FILING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION; PLEASE refer to Local Rule 79-5 for the submission of CIVIL ONLY SEALED DOCUMENTS. CRIMINAL SEALED DOCUMENTS will remain the same. all proposed sealed documents must be submitted via e-mail to the Judges Chambers email address, EXCLUDING those submitted by pro se parties and IN CAMERA filings, which shall continue to comply with Local Rule 79-5.1. Please refer to the Judges procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents (lc) (Entered: 10/26/2016) (0)
Oct 25, 2016 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. (car) (Entered: 10/25/2016) (0)
Oct 25, 2016 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) (Entered: 10/25/2016) (0)
Oct 25, 2016 8 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 3 . The following error(s) was found: Summons is not directed to the defendant(s). The defendants name must appear in the To:section of the summons. The term et al cannot be used on the caption of the summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (car) (Entered: 10/25/2016) (0)
Oct 25, 2016 9 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/25/2016) (0)
Oct 24, 2016 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/24/2016) (0)
Oct 24, 2016 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/24/2016) (0)
Oct 24, 2016 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Drop Stop LLC, (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/24/2016) (0)
Oct 24, 2016 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Drop Stop LLC. (Ruttenberg, Guy) (Entered: 10/24/2016) (0)
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