Case number 1:21-cv-02761
E-Z DOCK, INC. v. SNAP DOCK, LLC > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Aug 8, 2023 | 188 | NOTICE of Final Determination in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Joint Stipulation of Dismissal) (CKM) (Main Document 188 replaced on 8/8/2023) (CKM). (Entered: 08/08/2023) (0) |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 187 | JOINT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - Acknowledged. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 07/06/2023.(AAS) (Entered: 07/06/2023) (2) |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 186 | STIPULATION of Dismissal , as to Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC, filed by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 06/30/2023) (2) |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 185 | ORDER granting 184 Motion for Extension of Time - the Court hereby GRANTS the joint motion and grants the parties a 3-day extension of time, until June 30, 2023, to file their stipulation dismissing this action in its entirety pursuant to their likely soon-to-be executed formal settlement agreement. Any additional extensions of time will result in a prompt Telephonic Status Conference with the undersigned judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 6/28/23. (AKW) (Entered: 06/28/2023) (1) |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 184 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to June 30, 2023 TO FILE STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 06/27/2023) (0) |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 183 | ORDER granting 182 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Stipulation of Dismissal to 6/27/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 6/21/2023. (JRB) (Entered: 06/21/2023) (1) |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 182 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to June 27, 2023 FOR STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 06/20/2023) (0) |
| May 16, 2023 | 181 | MARGINAL ENTRY - The Court has reviewed the Parties' Joint Filing (Dkt. 180 ), and finds that they have complied with the Court's prior order (Dkt. 179 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 5/16/2023.(LBT) (Entered: 05/16/2023) (1) |
| May 15, 2023 | 180 | REDACTION JOINT FILING PURSUANT TO ECF NO. 179 by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redacted Version of ECF No. 107-1, # 2 Exhibit B - Redacted Version of ECF No. 107-2, # 3 Exhibit C - Redacted Version of ECF No. 107-3, # 4 Exhibit D - Redacted Version of ECF No. 123-1, # 5 Exhibit E - Redacted Version of ECF No. 123-5, # 6 Exhibit F - Redacted Version of ECF No. 123-6, # 7 Exhibit G - Redacted Version of ECF No. 128-2, # 8 Exhibit H - Redacted Version of ECF No. 128-3, # 9 Exhibit I - Redacted Version of ECF No. 145-1, # 10 Exhibit J - Redacted Version of ECF No. 145-2)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 05/15/2023) (0) |
| May 3, 2023 | 178 | ENTRY AND ORDER FROM TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - The Parties, by counsel, appeared for a Telephonic Status Conference on May 3, 2023, with the Magistrate Judge. The Parties previously reported to the Court that a settlement in principle had been reached in this action, [dkt. 175], and counsel confirmed during the conference that they now have sufficient documentation for the Court to vacate all upcoming deadlines and deny as moot all pending motions, with the exception of the pending motions to seal.Accordingly, all pending motions are now DENIED AS MOOT, with the exception of the Parties' pending Motions to Seal, [dkts. 108; 124; 129; 135; 146], which REMAIN UNDER ADVISEMENT and will be ruled on in due course. All previously ordered deadlines relating to discovery, filings, schedules, conferences, and trial are VACATED. Within 45 days of the date of this entry, the Parties shall file a motion to dismiss this cause and submit an order for the Court's signature ordering the dismissal of this action or a stipulation of dismissal (consistent with the agreement of the Parties). Additional time may be granted if requested in writing before expiration of this period. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 05/03/2023) (2) |
| May 3, 2023 | 179 | ORDER ON THE PARTIES' MOTIONS TO SEAL - The Court GRANTS IN PART E-Z Dock's Motion to Seal, (dkt. 108 ); GRANTS Snap Dock's Motion to Seal, (dkt. 124 ); GRANTS IN PART Snap Dock's Motion to Seal, (dkt. 129 ); DENIES AS MOOT E-Z Dock's Motion to Seal, (dkt. 135 ); and GRANTS Snap Dock's Motion to Seal, (dkt. 146 ). Within 14 days of the entry of this Order, the Parties are ORDERED to file joint redacted versions of these ECF filings (Dkts. 107-1; 107-2; 107-3; 123-1; 123-5; 123-6; 128-2; 128-3; 145-1; and 145-2) so that only information properly constituting proprietary, research, technical, commercial, and/or financial information is shielded from public view. The Clerk is directed to UNSEAL the following ECF filings per the Parties' agreement: Dkt. 107-4 (Exhibit I to E-Z Dock's Memorandum in Support of its Rule 37 Motion to Compel Snap Dock to Answer Interrogatories and Produce Documents); Dkt. 128-1 (Declaration of Thomas J. Leach in Support of Snap Dock's Memorandum in Opposition to E-Z Dock's 30(D)(3) Motion for Protective Order to Limit Scope of Deposition); Dkt. 128-5 (Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Thomas J. Leach in Support of Snap Dock's Memorandum in Opposition to E-Z Dock's Motion for Protective Order to Limit the Scope of Depositions); Dkt. 134-1 (E-Z Dock's Reply in Support of its Rule 30(D)(3) Motion for Protective Order to Limit the Scope of Depositions); and Dkt. 134-2 (Exhibit 1 to E-Z Dock's Reply in Support of its Rule 30(D)(3) Motion for Protective Order to Limit the Scope of Depositions). See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 5/3/2023. (LBT) (Entered: 05/03/2023) (12) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 175 | NOTICE of Settlement - JOINT LOCAL RULE 7.1(H) NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED SETTLEMENT & MOTION TO STAY CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES, as to Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC, filed by E-Z DOCK, INC. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 04/24/2023) (3) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 176 | MARGINAL ENTRY re 175 Notice of Settlement - The Court acknowledges the Parties' Notice of Settlement. In light of the contents of that filing, the Court hereby STAYS the May 1, 2023 fact discovery deadline. Other case management deadlines remain in effect pending the Parties' memorialization of the settlement in a final written agreement, which the Parties can update the Court on at the previously scheduled May 3, 2023 Telephonic Status Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 4/24/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 04/25/2023) (1) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 174 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 167 MOTION for Sanctions , filed by Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 03/30/2023) (13) |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 173 | ENTRY AND ORDER FROM SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - The Parties, by authorized representatives and by counsel, appeared for a settlement conference on March 27, 2023, with the Magistrate Judge. The conference was held and concluded without settlement. The Magistrate Judge directed counsel to keep discussing settlement with each other and their respective clients. This matter is set for a follow up telephonic status conference on May 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern), with Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. The Court will contact counsel by separate email through the Court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 03/28/2023) (2) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 171 | TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Status Conference taken by electronic sound recording held on 2-8-23 before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (50 pages.) Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jean Knepley (Email: jkreporter81@gmail.com). Please review Local Rule 80-2 for more information on redaction procedures. Redaction Statement due 4/14/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/22/2023. (Knepley, Jean) Released on 6/27/2023 (SWM). (Entered: 03/24/2023) (51) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 172 | NOTICE of FILING of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Zoom Status Conference taken by electronic sound recording held before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 2-8-23 (Knepley, Jean) (Entered: 03/24/2023) (1) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 170 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 167 MOTION for Sanctions , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 03/23/2023) (0) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 169 | EXPEDITED BRIEFING SCHEDULE - Defendant/Counter-Claimant Snap Dock, LLC has filed a Motion for Sanctions for Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant E-Z Dock, Inc.'s alleged failure to comply with prior discovery orders from this Court. [Dkt. 167.] The Court hereby orders that any response to Snap Dock's Motion shall be filed on or before March 23, 2023, and any reply in support of Snap Dock's motion shall be filed on or before March 30, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 3/16/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 03/16/2023) (2) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 167 | MOTION for Sanctions , filed by Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 03/14/2023) (3) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 168 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 167 MOTION for Sanctions , filed by Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tom Leach, # 2 Exhibit A to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 3 Exhibit B to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 4 Exhibit C to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 5 Exhibit D to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 6 Exhibit E to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 7 Exhibit F to the Declaration of Thomas Leach, # 8 Exhibit G to the Declaration of Thomas Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 03/14/2023) (0) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 166 | ENTRY FROM TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - The Parties, by counsel, appeared for a Telephonic Status Conference on March 6, 2023, with the Magistrate Judge. The Parties discussed the current status of discovery and their preparations for the upcoming Settlement Conference set for March 27, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 03/06/2023) (1) |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 165 | Statement - JOINT STATEMENT ON PENDING MOTIONS TO SEAL, PER ECF NO. 154 by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 03/02/2023) (10) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 162 | NOTICE of Answer in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Answer) (AKH) (Entered: 02/27/2023) (0) |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 163 | ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE - This cause has come before the Court upon the motion of Taylor R. Stemler, counsel for Snap Dock, LLC, for leave to appear and participate pro hac vice in the above-captioned cause only. Being fully advised, it is now ORDERED that the motion be, and hereby is, GRANTED 161 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 2/27/2023. (JSR) (Entered: 02/28/2023) (1) |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 161 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Taylor R. Stemler to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-7520759), filed by Counter Claimants SNAP DOCK, LLC, SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Stemler, Taylor) (Entered: 02/24/2023) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 160 | ANSWER to 152 Answer to Amended ComplaintCounterclaim & Affirmative Defenses, filed by E-Z DOCK, INC..(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 02/21/2023) (30) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 159 | ORDER granting IN PART Parties' 158 Joint Motion for Extension of Case Management Deadlines (see Order for established deadlines). The previously scheduled Markman hearing remains set for July 26, 2023. [Dkt. 147 ]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 2/16/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 02/16/2023) (3) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 156 | NOTICE of Second Amended Answer in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Answer) (AKH) (Entered: 02/13/2023) (0) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 157 | MINUTE ENTRY FROM DISCOVERY CONFERENCE - The Parties, by counsel, requested a Telephonic Discovery Conference on February 13, 2023 with the Magistrate Judge and appeared before the Magistrate Judge that same day. The Parties discussed their positions regarding whether non-party witness depositions scheduled for February 17, 2023 (Mr. Schwartz) and February 24, 2023 (Mr. Paquette) should proceed. After hearing arguments from both sides, the Court ordered that the depositions proceeds as scheduled. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 02/13/2023) (2) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 158 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend Case Management Deadlines, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 02/13/2023) (7) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 154 | MINUTE ENTRY AND ORDER FROM STATUS CONFERENCE - The Parties, by counsel, appeared for a Zoom Status Conference on February 8, 2023, with the Magistrate Judge. The Parties discussed discovery progress, impacts of the Court's recent rulings on the current case management deadlines, and Plaintiff E-Z Dock, Inc.'s recently filed Motion to Extend Case Management Deadlines. [Dkt. 153 .] In light of that discussion, E-Z Dock's Motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, [dkt. 153 ], and the Parties are ORDERED to meet and confer to file a joint motion requesting proposed case management deadlines to the extent possible no later than Monday, February 13, 2023. The deadlines proposed should not impact the scheduled Markman hearing (July 26, 2023) or trial (February 12, 2024) dates. The Court will hold a Telephonic Status Conference with counsel on March 6, 2023 at 1:30 pm (Eastern), with the Magistrate Judge. The Court will contact counsel by separate email through the Court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. *SEE ENTRY FOR MORE DETAILS* Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 02/09/2023) (3) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 155 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 3/27/2023 09:00 AM (Eastern Time) in room #257, United States Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. At least 5 business days before the settlement conference, each party shall submit (not file) a confidential settlement statement (see Order for additional information). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 2/9/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 02/10/2023) (5) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 151 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 146 MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 145 SEALED Reply in support of Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 02/07/2023) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 152 | Second Amended ANSWER to 1 Amended Complaint and First, Amended COUNTERCLAIM against E-Z DOCK, INC., filed by SNAP DOCK, LLC.(Zeuli, Anthony) (Entered: 02/07/2023) (30) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 153 | MOTION for Extension of Time to 30 days for Case Management Order Deadlines, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendants E-Z DOCK, INC., E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 02/07/2023) (0) |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 150 | ORDER granting Defendant/Counter Claimant Snap Dock, LLC's 122 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to Add Additional Defenses and Counterclaims - Snap Dock is ORDERED to file a clean copy of it Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims, [dkt. 122-3] (proposed pleading)], within three (3) days of the date of this Order. See Order for additional information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 2/6/2023. (SWM) (Entered: 02/06/2023) (15) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 149 | ORDER ON THE PARTIES' MOTIONS TO COMPEL - The Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Snap Dock's Motion to Compel, [dkt. 103 ], and GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART E-Z Dock's Motion to Compel, [dkt. 106 ]. Each Party won some of the issues it raised and lost others in these wide-ranging and at times complex competing motions to compel. The Court finds that each Party's opposition to the other Party's Motion to Compel was substantially justified such that the Court will not award either party fees or expenses at this time. That said, the Court expects counsel for both Parties to do a better job working together and to comply with the Court's expectations for discovery as set forth in the October 2022 and January 2023 Discovery Conferences. Failure to do so may result in sanctions. At the upcoming Status Conference on February 8, 2023, among other things, the Court will discuss scheduling a Settlement Conference, and counsel should be prepared with available dates and a preference regarding whether such conference would be most productive in person in Indianapolis or via Zoom. See Order for additional information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 1/31/2023. (SWM) (Entered: 01/31/2023) (25) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 148 | ORDER granting Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant E-Z Dock, Inc.'s 118 Motion for Protective Order to Limit the Scope of Depositions. See Order. The Court is aware that also pending before it are Motions to Compel filed by both Parties and a Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Answer filed by Snap Dock. [Dkts. 103; 106; 122.] Those motions remain UNDER ADVISEMENT, and the Court anticipates issuing rulings on them in advance of the Status Conference scheduled for February 8, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 212761. (SWM) (Entered: 01/31/2023) (7) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 147 | SCHEDULING ORDER - Markman Hearing has been SET for 7/26/2023 at 9:00 AM in room #344, United States Courthouse, 46 E. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. Parties are allotted a total of four hours for the hearing. Witness and exhibit lists are due no later than July 5, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 1/25/2023. (AKH) (Entered: 01/25/2023) (2) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 144 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Thomas Leach, # 2 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Leach, # 3 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Leach, # 4 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Leach, # 5 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Leach, # 6 Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of Leach, # 7 Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Leach, # 8 Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Leach, # 9 Exhibit 8 to the Declaration of Leach, # 10 Exhibit 9 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (0) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 145 | SEALED REPLY in support of Motion re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8 to the Declaration of Leach, # 2 Exhibit 9 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (0) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 146 | MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 145 SEALED Reply in support of Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (0) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 143 | ORDER CONVERTING TELEPHONE CONFERENCE TO VIDEO CONFERENCE - The telephonic status conference set for February 8, 2023, will be held by Zoom at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern), instead of being conducted telephonically at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern). The Court will contact counsel by separate email with the information to be used to participate in the conference. All other provisions of the Court's scheduling order remain in full force and effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 1/23/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (1) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 137 | NOTICE of FILING of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Discovery Conference taken by electronic sound recording held before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 1-4-23 (Knepley, Jean) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (1) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 138 | TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Discovery Conference taken by electronic sound recording, held on 1-4-23, before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (42 pages.) Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jean Knepley (Email: jkreporter81@gmail.com). Please review Local Rule 80-2 for more information on redaction procedures. Redaction Statement due 2/7/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/17/2023. (Knepley, Jean) Released on 4/18/2023 (SWM). (Entered: 01/17/2023) (43) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 139 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to 30 days in which to 97 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to FileScheduling , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (0) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 140 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 124 MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 123 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (0) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 141 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (0) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 142 | ORDER granting Parties' 139 Joint Motion to Extend Case Management Deadline. See Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 1/17/2023.(SWM) (Entered: 01/18/2023) (2) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 133 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 118 MOTION for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/11/2023) (0) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 134 | SEALED , re 133 Reply in Support of Motion, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 **UNSEALED PER DKT. 179** Reply Brief, # 2 **UNSEALED PER DKT. 179** Exhibit 1 (Bianco, Brian) Modified on 5/3/2023 (LBT). (Entered: 01/11/2023) (0) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 135 | MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 134 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/11/2023) (0) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 136 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 129 MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 128 SEALED Response to Motion for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/11/2023) (0) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 132 | ORDER granting Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant's 131 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to January 17, 2023 re 122 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims and 124 Motion to Maintain Document Under Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 1/10/2023. (SWM) (Entered: 01/10/2023) (1) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 131 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to January 17, 2023 re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims, 124 MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 123 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/06/2023) (0) |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 130 | ENTRY FROM TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE - The Parties appeared by counsel for a Telephonic Discovery Conference on January 4, 2022, in response to E-Z Dock, Inc.'s Motion to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, [dkt. 117 ], and Snap Dock, LLC's Motion to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, [dkt. 120 ]. With respect to issues the Parties raised regarding difficulties in deposition scheduling and E-Z Dock's production design files not being produced in a readable format, the Court strongly encouraged the Parties to cease any gamesmanship and work together to resolve these outstanding issues. With respect to the issue Snap Dock raised regarding E-Z Dock's alleged refusal to allow fact and expert witnesses to testify about E-Z Dock's dog bone connector, [dkt. 120 ], the Parties agreed to allow briefing on E-Z Dock's Motion for Protective Order, [dkt. 118 ], to proceed and then the Court will rule on that issue. E-Z Dock is ORDERED to file its reply brief no later than January 11, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. (AKW) (Entered: 01/05/2023) (2) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 127 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 118 MOTION for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Thomas Leach, # 2 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Leach, # 3 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Leach, # 4 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Leach, # 5 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 01/04/2023) (0) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 128 | SEALED RESPONSE re 118 MOTION for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 **UNSEALED PER DKT. 179** Affidavit of Thomas Leach, # 2 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Leach, # 3 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Leach, # 4 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Leach, # 5 **UNSEALED PER DKT. 179** Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) Modified on 5/3/2023 (LBT). (Entered: 01/04/2023) (0) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 129 | MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 128 SEALED Response to Motion for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 01/04/2023) (0) |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 126 | Statement in Response to Snap Dock's Motion for LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 01/02/2023) (0) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 122 | MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to Amend, # 2 Affidavit of Thomas Leach, # 3 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Leach, # 4 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Leach, # 5 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Leach, # 6 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Leach, # 7 Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of Leach, # 8 Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Leach, # 9 Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Leach, # 10 Exhibit 8 to the Declaration of Leach, # 11 Exhibit 9 to the Declaration of Leach, # 12 Exhibit 10 to the Declaration of Leach, # 13 Exhibit 11 to the Declaration of Leach, # 14 Exhibit 12 to the Declaration of Leach, # 15 Exhibit 13 to the Declaration of Leach, # 16 Exhibit 14 to the Declaration of Leach, # 17 Exhibit 15 to the Declaration of Leach, # 18 Exhibit 16 to the Declaration of Leach, # 19 Exhibit 17 to the Declaration of Leach, # 20 Exhibit 18 to the Declaration of Leach, # 21 Exhibit 19 to the Declaration of Leach, # 22 Exhibit 20 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2022) (0) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 123 | SEALED Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to Amend, re 122 Motion for Leave to File, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9 to the Declaration of Leach, # 2 Exhibit 10 to the Declaration of Leach, # 3 Exhibit 11 to the Declaration of Leach, # 4 Exhibit 14 to the Declaration of Leach, # 5 Exhibit 18 to the Declaration of Leach, # 6 Exhibit 20 to the Declaration of Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2022) (0) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 124 | MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 123 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2022) (0) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 125 | Submission of Proposed Order , re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Answer to First Amended Complaint and First Amended Counterclaims, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/29/2022) (1) |
| Dec 28, 2022 | 121 | ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY CONFERENCE - Both parties have filed motions requesting a discovery conference with the Magistrate Judge [Dkts. 117 , 120 ]. Being duly advised, the Court GRANTS the motions and sets this case for a discovery conference on January 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern), to be conducted by telephone with Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling 877-402-9753, access code 4693226. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 12/28/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 12/28/2022) (1) |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 119 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 117 MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/27/2022) (4) |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 120 | MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(A) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/27/2022) (0) |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 118 | MOTION for Protective Order - Rule 30(d)(3) Motion to Limit Scope of Depositions, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/23/2022) (8) |
| Dec 22, 2022 | 117 | MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/22/2022) (0) |
| Dec 19, 2022 | 116 | Statement : Defendant Snap Dock, LLC's Final Proposed Claim Construction by SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to the Final Proposed Claim Construction)(Zeuli, Anthony) Modified on 3/21/2023 (TRG). (Entered: 12/19/2022) (0) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 115 | MARGINAL ENTRY - re 114 NOTICE to Withdraw Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Certain Pleadings. APPROVED. The clerk is DIRECTED to show Dkt. 112 as WITHDRAWN. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/13/2022. (AKH) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (2) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 114 | NOTICE to Withdraw Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Certain Pleadings, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC, re 112 MOTION for Leave to File Certain Pleadings Related to Patent Claim Construction From Transferring Court. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 12/12/2022) (2) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 112 | ***PLEASE DISREGARD - WITHDRAWN AT DKT. 115 *** MOTION for Leave to File Certain Pleadings Related to Patent Claim Construction From Transferring Court, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Joint Claim Construction Statement with Exhibit A (Case No 2:21-cv-450))(Leach, Thomas) Modified on 12/13/2022 (AKH). (Entered: 12/09/2022) (0) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 113 | Statement -FINAL PROPOSED CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ON CLAIM 29 OF THE '178 PATENT by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/09/2022) (0) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 110 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 106 MOTION to Compel Snap Dock to Answer Interrogatories and Produce Documents , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 EZ Dock's Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/30/2022) (0) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 111 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 103 MOTION to Compel , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (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, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/30/2022) (0) |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 109 | Submission of Proposed Order , re 108 MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 107 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) Exhibits C, G, H, and I to EZ Dock's Rule 37 Motion to Compel Snap Dock to Answer Interrogatories and Produce Documents, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/22/2022) (2) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 103 | MOTION to Compel , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (0) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 104 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 103 MOTION to Compel , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (20) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 105 | Appendix of Exhibits in Support of Motion re 103 MOTION to Compel , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Letter from B. Bianco to T. Leach dated 11/17/22, # 2 Exhibit 2: EZ Dock's Amended Objections and Responses to First Set of Requests for Production, # 3 Exhibit 3: EZ Dock's Amended Objections and Responses to Snap Dock's Second Set of Requests for Production, # 4 Exhibit 4: EZ Dock's First Set of Requests for Production to Snap Dock, # 5 Exhibit 5: Snap Dock's Second Set of Interrogatories, # 6 Exhibit 6: Letter from T. Leach to B. Bianco dated 11/14/22)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (0) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 106 | MOTION to Compel Snap Dock to Answer Interrogatories and Produce Documents, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 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)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (0) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 107 | SEALED Exhibits, re 106 Motion to Compel, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C to ECF No. 106, # 2 Exhibit G to ECF No. 106, # 3 Exhibit H to ECF No. 106, # 4 Exhibit I to ECF No. 106)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (0) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 108 | MOTION to Maintain Document Under Seal 107 SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc) Exhibits C, G, H, and I to EZ Dock's Rule 37 Motion to Compel Snap Dock to Answer Interrogatories and Produce Documents, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC., Counter Defendant E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (3) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 101 | ORDER DENYING 75 DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT - Snap Dock's Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-infringement, (Filing No. 75 ), is DENIED. On or before Friday, December 9, 2022, E-Z Dock shall request a Markman hearing or file a "final proposed claim construction" on claim 29 of the '178 patent. If E-Z Dock files the final proposed claim construction, then on or before Monday, December 19, 2022, Snap Dock shall file "a statement of no objection" or its "final proposed claim construction." (See Order). Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 11/15/2022. (AKH) (Entered: 11/15/2022) (16) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 102 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 2/8/2023 09:00 AM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. The Court will contact counsel by separate email through the Court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr on 11/15/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 11/16/2022) (1) |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 100 | Reassignment of Case to Magistrate Judge Kellie M. Barr. Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch is no longer assigned to this case. Please include the new case number (1:21-cv-02761-TWP-KMB), which includes the initials of the newly assigned judge, on all future filings in this matter. (Albertson, Steven) (Entered: 11/01/2022) (1) |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 99 | Entry from Discovery Conference - The parties, by counsel, appeared for a discovery conference on October 13, 2022, with the magistrate judge. The parties were ordered to file a status report within 7 days with deadlines for the briefing of outstanding discovery disputes. The court notes that the parties have done so. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. (AKW) (Entered: 10/25/2022) (1) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 97 | ORDER granting Parties' 94 Joint Motion to Extend Case Management Deadlines (see Order for established deadlines). As the amended case management deadlines will affect the trial date, the parties shall file a separate motion to continue the trial date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 10/21/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (2) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 98 | MARGINAL ENTRY re 96 Joint Status Report Following Local Rule 37-1(A) Discovery Conference - Schedule ordered and approved. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 10/21/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (4) |
| Oct 20, 2022 | 96 | STATUS REPORT (JOINT) FOLLOWING LOCAL RULE 37-1(A) DISCOVERY CONFERENCE by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 10/20/2022) (4) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 95 | Submission of Proposed Order pursuant to Local Rule 5-5(d), re 94 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to - 60-day extension of remaining scheduling order deadlines, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 10/13/2022) (4) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 94 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to - 60-day extension of remaining scheduling order deadlines, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 10/12/2022) (4) |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 92 | ORDER granting Defendant's 90 Motion for Continuance - Telephonic Discovery Conference RESET for 10/13/2022 10:30 AM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling 888-363-4734, access code 5451691. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 10/5/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 10/05/2022) (1) |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 93 | ORDER ON SNAP DOCK'S MOTION TO SCHEDULE LR 37-1(A) DISCOVERY CONFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATE JUDGE - This matter comes before the Court on Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff Snap Dock, LLC's ("Snap Dock") Motion to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge (Dkt. 89 ). Plaintiff E-Z Dock, Inc. objects (Dkt. 91). Having reviewed the filings, the court GRANTS the motion to the extent that, at the discovery conference now scheduled for October 13, 2022, the court will permit Snap Dock to identify discovery disputes it believes the parties have. The court and counsel will discuss next steps at the conference. The primary purpose for the conference remains, however, the issues E-Z Dock raised in its request for the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 10/5/2022. (SWM) (Entered: 10/05/2022) (1) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 89 | MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(A) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 10/04/2022) (0) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 90 | Unopposed MOTION for Continuance of Discovery Conference, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 10/04/2022) (0) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 91 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 89 MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(A) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 10/04/2022) (0) |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 87 | Submission of Proposed Order , re 86 MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 09/28/2022) (2) |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 88 | ORDER granting Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant's 86 Motion to Schedule Discovery Conference - Discovery Conference set for 10/7/2022 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling 877-402-9753, access code 4693226. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 9/28/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (1) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 86 | MOTION to Schedule LR 37-1(a) Discovery Conference with Magistrate Judge, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 09/27/2022) (4) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 85 | ORDER denying Defendant's 81 Motion to Suspend All Deadlines. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 8/24/2022. (SWM) (Entered: 08/25/2022) (3) |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 84 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 81 MOTION to Suspend All Remaining Deadlines Pending Resolution of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 08/19/2022) (6) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 83 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 81 MOTION to Suspend All Remaining Deadlines Pending Resolution of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 08/12/2022) (0) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 81 | MOTION to Suspend All Remaining Deadlines Pending Resolution of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: 04/08/22 Bianco Letter to Leach)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 07/29/2022) (0) |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 82 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 81 MOTION to Suspend All Remaining Deadlines Pending Resolution of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 07/29/2022) (7) |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 80 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 07/21/2022) (13) |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 79 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 07/07/2022) (0) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 75 | MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2022) (2) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 76 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement , filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2022) (30) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 77 | AFFIDAVIT in Support of Motion re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement by Blake Elder, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Elder Ex. E-1 Photos of Snap Port, # 2 Exhibit Elder Ex. E-2 EZ Dock 2022 Brochure, # 3 Exhibit Elder Ex. E-3 Snap Port Brochure, # 4 Exhibit Elder Ex. E-4 Snap Dock Brochure)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2022) (0) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 78 | AFFIDAVIT in Support of Motion re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement by Thomas J. Leach, filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: 03/25/21 Letter to Brian C. Bianco, # 2 Exhibit 2: 07/07/21 Leach Letter to Brian Bianco, # 3 Exhibit 3: Plaintiff's Disclosure of Preliminarily Assert Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions, # 4 Exhibit 4: (Dkt No. 34) Case Management and Scheduling Order, # 5 Exhibit 5: (Dkt No. 50) Joint Claim Construction Statement, # 6 Exhibit 6: (Dkt No. 50-1) Exhibit A to the Joint Claim Construction Statement, # 7 Exhibit 7: US Patent No. 7,481,175, # 8 Exhibit 8: U.,S. Patent No. 7,918,178, # 9 Exhibit 9: Prosecution and file history re: US Patent No. 7,918,178, # 10 Exhibit 10: 03/08/21 Letter to Snap Dock, # 11 Exhibit 11: Dictionary Definition, # 12 Exhibit 12: 02/03/22 Snap Docks Rule 11 Motion for Sanctions)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 06/09/2022) (0) |
| May 23, 2022 | 74 | STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER 73 Approved and Ordered. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 5/23/2022.(SWM) (Entered: 05/23/2022) (17) |
| May 20, 2022 | 73 | Joint MOTION for Protective Order -Stipulated, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Stipulated Protective Order))(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 05/20/2022) (0) |
| May 19, 2022 | 71 | ORDER Striking Protective Order - On May 18, 2022, plaintiff filed a "Stipulated Protective Order" (Dkt. 70). The filing contains a stipulated protective order without an accompanying motion asking the court to enter it. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c), "[a] party or any person from whom discovery is sought may move for a protective order....") (emphasis added). If the parties seek a protective order, they should properly move for one and include their proposed protective order as an exhibit to the motion. The court directs the Clerk to strike Dkt. 70 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 5/19/2022.(SWM) Modified on 5/19/2022 (SWM). (Main Document 71 replaced on 5/19/2022) (SWM). (Entered: 05/19/2022) (2) |
| May 19, 2022 | 72 | *** PLEASE DISREGARD - DUPLICATE DOCKET ENTRY *** ORDER Striking Protective Order - On May 18, 2022, plaintiff filed a "Stipulated Protective Order" (Dkt. 70). The filing contains a stipulated protective order without an accompanying motion asking the court to enter it. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c), "[a] party or any person from whom discovery is sought may move for a protective order....") (emphasis added). If the parties seek a protective order, they should properly move for one and include their proposed protective order as an exhibit to the motion. The court directs the Clerk to strike Dkt. 70 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 5/19/2022.(SWM) Modified on 5/19/2022 (SWM). (Entered: 05/19/2022) (2) |
| May 18, 2022 | 70 | *** STRICKEN PER DKT. NUMBER 72 *** STIPULATION - Stipulated Protective Order, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) Modified on 5/19/2022 (SWM). (Entered: 05/18/2022) (17) |
| May 10, 2022 | 68 | SCHEDULING ORDER - Having approved the Case Management Plan as amended, the Court hereby sets the final pretrial conference on January 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 330, and the jury trial to begin on February 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 344, Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. The final pretrial conference is for attorneys only. At the final pretrial conference, Counsel shall be prepared to discuss the status of the action, including all matters requiring completion prior to trial. Counsel shall review the Court's Courtroom Procedures and Trial Practice. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 5/10/2022.(AKH) (Entered: 05/10/2022) (2) |
| May 10, 2022 | 69 | COURTROOM PROCEDURES AND TRIAL PRACTICES before Judge Tanya Walton Pratt. (AKH) (Entered: 05/10/2022) (15) |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 66 | Initial Markman/Claim Construction Brief [Defendant Snap Dock, LLC's Invalidity Contentions] by SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: US Patent No. 7069872, # 2 Exhibit B: US Patent No. 2005/0172876 A1, # 3 Exhibit C: US Patent No. 7481175, # 4 Exhibit D: Invalidity Claim Chart)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 04/29/2022) (0) |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 67 | Statement / Disclosure of Preliminary Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions Pursuant to The Court's Case Management Plan (ECF No. 46) by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 04/29/2022) (0) |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 65 | Minute Entry - The parties, by counsel, appeared for a settlement conference on February 25, 2022, before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. The conference was held and concluded without settlement. (DMB) (Entered: 02/28/2022) (1) |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 63 | NOTICE of Amended Answer in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Answer) (AKH) (Entered: 02/22/2022) (0) |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 62 | AMENDED ANSWER to First 1 Amended Complaint , filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Zeuli, Anthony) (Entered: 02/15/2022) (21) |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 61 | Witness List and Exhibit List (Preliminary), filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 02/14/2022) (4) |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 59 | Witness List & Exhibit List - Preliminary, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 02/07/2022) (4) |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 60 | Minute Entry - The parties, by counsel, appeared for a status conference on February 1, 2022, before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. The conference was held and concluded without further order. (DMB) (Entered: 02/08/2022) (1) |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 58 | ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses - EZ's motion (Dkt. 42 ) to strike affirmative defenses is GRANTED in PART and DENIED in PART. The motion to strike is DENIED with respect to Defenses 1, 2, 6, 7, and the "Further Defenses." It is GRANTED with respect to Defenses 3, 4, and 5. Snap Dock may amend its answer with respect to these defenses within 21 days and provide a factual basis (to the extent a factual basis is known at this time) for each of the patent doctrines/defenses enumerated within them. Its ability to amend its answer thereafter is governed by Rules 15 and 16 and section III.D. of the Case Management Plan. See Order for additional information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 1/26/2022. (SWM) (Entered: 01/27/2022) (9) |
| Dec 28, 2021 | 56 | REPLY in Support of Motion re 42 MOTION to Strike 21 Answer to Amended ComplaintCounterclaim AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES , filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/28/2021) (0) |
| Dec 27, 2021 | 55 | ORDER GRANTING 53 MOTION TO WITHDRAW - This matter has come before this Court upon Defendant's Motion to Withdraw Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Brief in Support Thereof (Dkt. 50 , 51 ). The Court, being duly advised, now GRANTS said Motion. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Brief in Support Thereof (Dkt. 50 , 51 ) are WITHDRAWN, without prejudice, from the Court's Docket. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/27/2021. (AKH) (Entered: 12/28/2021) (1) |
| Dec 23, 2021 | 53 | MOTION to Withdraw 51 Brief/Memorandum in Support, 50 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM [PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT] , filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 12/23/2021) (0) |
| Dec 23, 2021 | 54 | BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 53 MOTION to Withdraw 51 Brief/Memorandum in Support, 50 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM [PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT] , filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 12/23/2021) (3) |
| Dec 21, 2021 | 50 | ***WITHDRAWN at DKT. 55 *** MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM [PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT], filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) Modified on 12/28/2021 (AKH). (Entered: 12/21/2021) (2) |
| Dec 21, 2021 | 51 | ***WITHDRAWN at DKT. 55 *** BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 50 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM [PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT] , filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) Modified on 12/28/2021 (AKH). (Entered: 12/21/2021) (9) |
| Dec 21, 2021 | 52 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION to Strike 21 Answer to Amended ComplaintCounterclaim AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES , filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 12/21/2021) (6) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 48 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Conference set for 2/1/2022 at 10:30 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. The court will contact counsel by separate email through the court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 12/15/2021. (MAC) (Entered: 12/15/2021) (1) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 49 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 2/25/2022 at 09:30 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. The court will contact counsel by separate email through the court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. On or before three business days before the conference, the parties shall submit (not file) a confidential settlement statement. (See Order). Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 12/15/2021. (MAC) (Entered: 12/15/2021) (3) |
| Dec 9, 2021 | 45 | ENTRY and ORDER from Initial Pretrial Conference - The parties, by counsel, appeared for an initial pretrial conference on December 9, 2021, with the magistrate judge. The case management plan submitted in this case is approved as modified by the magistrate judge in the margins of the case management plan. The court adopts the defendant's proposed deadline in section IV.E. of the CMP. (AKW) (Entered: 12/09/2021) (1) |
| Dec 9, 2021 | 46 | ORDER: PATENT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN Approved and So Ordered. Dispositive Motions due by 4/3/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 12/9/2021.(SWM) (Entered: 12/10/2021) (11) |
| Dec 9, 2021 | 47 | ORDER Regarding Discovery Disputes. See Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 12/9/2021.(SWM) (Entered: 12/10/2021) (2) |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 43 | NOTICE of Answer in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Answer) (AKH) (Entered: 12/07/2021) (0) |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 40 | JOINT PROPOSED PATENT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC. . (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/02/2021) (11) |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 41 | ANSWER to 21 Answer to Amended ComplaintCounterclaim & AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE, filed by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/02/2021) (0) |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 42 | MOTION to Strike 21 Answer to Amended ComplaintCounterclaim AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 12/02/2021) (0) |
| Dec 1, 2021 | 39 | ENTRY FOLLOWING POSITION STATEMENTS - On October 29, 2021, this case was transferred to this District Court from the Middle District of Florida, and in accordance with Local Rule 16-2, the parties have filed their position statements. (Filing No. 36 , Filing No. 37 .) The Court ORDERS the following based on the position statements regarding what actions the Court should take next in this case: 1.The parties shall meet with the Magistrate Judge as scheduled on December 9,2021 for their initial pretrial conference which shall include submission of the proposed Case Management Plan. 2.The Court directs the parties to schedule a settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge. 3. Any pending motion and its supporting documents must be re-filed in this action as previously ordered in Dkt. 16 . There being no other immediate action for the Court to take, the directions above are, SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 12/1/2021.(AKH) (Entered: 12/02/2021) (2) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 36 | Submission :Local Rule 16-2 Position Statement, filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/23/2021) (6) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 37 | Statement Pursuant to Local Rule 16-2 by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/23/2021) (4) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 38 | Corporate Disclosure Statement by E-Z DOCK, INC. identifying Corporate Parent PlayPower, Inc. for E-Z DOCK, INC... (Bianco, Brian) (Entered: 11/23/2021) (2) |
| Nov 18, 2021 | 35 | ORDER GRANTING 32 MOTION TO WITHDRAW - This matter has come before this Court upon the Motion to Withdraw Appearance of Ury Fischer and the firm Lott & Fischer, PL. The Court, being duly advised, now GRANTS said Motion. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the appearance of Ury Fischer and the firm Lott & Fischer, PL is withdrawn. Copies sent pursuant to distribution list. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 11/18/2021. (AKH) (Entered: 11/18/2021) (1) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 25 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Anthony R. Zeuli to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-6844967), filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zeuli, Anthony) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 26 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Thomas J. Leach to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-6845073), filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leach, Thomas) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 27 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Joseph W. Dubis to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-6845099), filed by Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dubis, Joseph) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 28 | NOTICE of Manual Filing of Motion to Withdraw Appearance by Ury Fischer and the firm Lott & Fischer, PL and Proposed Order re 16 Order,,,, filed by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Motion to Withdraw Appearance by Ury Fischer and the firm Lott & Fischer, PL, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 29 | ORDER granting 24 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Alejandro J. Fernandez for E-Z DOCK, INC. added. The court FURTHER ORDERS that Alejandro J. Fernandez register as a user of the court's electronic case filing system by December 1, 2021. Failure to register could result in the revocation of his admission pro hac vice. Copy to Alejandro J. Fernandez and Ury Fischer via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/17/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (2) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 30 | ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Anthony Richard Zeuli for SNAP DOCK, LLC added. Copy to Alejandro J. Fernandez and Ury Fischer via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/17/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (1) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 31 | ORDER granting 26 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Thomas J. Leach for SNAP DOCK, LLC added. Copy to Alejandro J. Fernandez and Ury Fischer via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/17/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (1) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 32 | MOTION to Withdraw Attorney Appearance, filed by Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(AKH) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 33 | ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Joseph W. Dubis for SNAP DOCK, LLC added. Copy to Alejandro J. Fernandez and Ury Fischer via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/17/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (1) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 34 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 12/9/2021 09:30 AM (Eastern Time) in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch. The court will contact counsel by separate email through the court's electronic filing system with the call-in information to be used to participate in the conference. Read this entire order carefully; it sets out the court's expectations for the conference. Copy to Alejandro J. Fernandez and Ury Fischer via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/17/2021.(SWM) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (3) |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 24 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Alejandro J. Fernandez to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-6843288), filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Certification of Alejandro J. Fernandez, # 2 Proposed Order)(Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/16/2021) (0) |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 23 | NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel James Lueders on behalf of Counter Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Counter Claimant SNAP DOCK, LLC, Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Lueders, Daniel) (Entered: 11/12/2021) (1) |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 20 | NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Johnson Meyer on behalf of Defendant SNAP DOCK, LLC. (Meyer, Charles) (Entered: 11/11/2021) (1) |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 21 | ANSWER to 1 Amended Complaint, , COUNTERCLAIM AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL against All Defendants, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - true and correct copy of the '178 Patent, # 2 Exhibit 2 - true and correct copy of Plaintiff Preliminary Infringement Contentions, # 3 Exhibit 3 - true and correct copy of the '872 Patent)(Meyer, Charles) (Entered: 11/11/2021) (0) |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 22 | Corporate Disclosure Statement by SNAP DOCK, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Security Paks International, LLC for SNAP DOCK, LLC.. (Meyer, Charles) (Entered: 11/11/2021) (2) |
| Nov 8, 2021 | 19 | NOTICE of Initial Filing in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Copies sent via US Mail. (Attachments: # 1 Patent Amended Complaint for Transfer-In Case) (AKH) (Entered: 11/08/2021) (0) |
| Nov 5, 2021 | 17 | ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Brian C. Bianco for E-Z DOCK, INC. added. The court FURTHER ORDERS that Brian C. Bianco register as a user of the court's electronic case filing system by November 18, 2021. Failure to register could result in the revocation of his admission pro hac vice. Copies via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/5/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/08/2021) (2) |
| Nov 5, 2021 | 18 | ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Julia Renee Lissner for E-Z DOCK, INC. added. The court FURTHER ORDERS that Julia R. Lissner register as a user of the court's electronic case filing system by November 18, 2021. Failure to register could result in the revocation of her admission pro hac vice. Copies via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra McVicker Lynch on 11/5/2021. (SWM) (Entered: 11/08/2021) (2) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 13 | Submission of Signature Requirement re 11 MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian C. BIanco to Appear pro hac vice (No fee paid with this filing) by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/04/2021) (1) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 14 | Submission of Signature Requirement re 12 MOTION for Attorney(s) Julia R.Lissner to Appear pro hac vice (No fee paid with this filing) by E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/04/2021) (1) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 15 | RECEIPT #IP076628 for pro hac vice fees in the amount of $200.00, paid by Scott Popp via credit card for 11 Motion for Brian C. Bianco to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and 12 Motion for Julia R. Lissner to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (DJH) (Entered: 11/04/2021) (0) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 16 | ORDER - This matter was transferred from Florida, Middle District. In accordance with Local Rule 16-2, parties shall file their position statement on or before November 23, 2021. Counsel shall promptly register as an electronic filing user with this Court's Electronic Case Filing System as required by Local Rule 5-3. Counsel shall also comply with Local Rule 83-7(b) if applicable (requiring attorney not admitted to practice before this court to comply with Local Rule 83.5 or withdraw appearance within 21 days of case being transferred). Additionally, any pending motions shall be refiled in this matter no later than November 23, 2021. Copies sent pursuant to distribution list. Signed by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on 11/4/2021. (AKH) (Entered: 11/04/2021) (2) |
| Nov 3, 2021 | 10 | NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas B Fullerton on behalf of Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/03/2021) (2) |
| Nov 3, 2021 | 11 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian C. BIanco to Appear pro hac vice (No fee paid with this filing), filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Brian C. Bianco, # 2 Proposed Order)(Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/03/2021) (0) |
| Nov 3, 2021 | 12 | MOTION for Attorney(s) Julia R.Lissner to Appear pro hac vice (No fee paid with this filing), filed by Plaintiff E-Z DOCK, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Certificate of Julia R. Lissner, # 2 Proposed Order)(Fullerton, Thomas) (Entered: 11/03/2021) (0) |
| Nov 2, 2021 | 8 | Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 2:21-cv-00805. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 11/02/2021) (0) |
| Nov 2, 2021 | 9 | MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (AKH) (Entered: 11/02/2021) (1) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 1 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Snap Dock, LLC with Jury Demand filed by E-Z Dock, Inc. (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, # 9 Exhibit I) (SPB) (Originally filed as Docket Number 26, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 8/10/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (0) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 2 | MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Snap Dock, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Blake Elder)(SPB)(Originally filed as Docket Number 28, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 8/24/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (0) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 3 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by E-Z Dock, Inc. (SPB) (Originally filed as Docket Number 35, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 9/14/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (28) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 4 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Snap Dock, LLC. (SPB) (Originally filed as Docket Number 40, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 9/27/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (7) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 5 | ORDERED: Defendants Snap Dock, LLC and Golden Manufacturing, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(6) (Doc. 2 ) is DENIED in part. The Court takes Defendants' arguments on Count 2 under advisement. The parties shall confer and, within 14 days of the date of this Order, file a joint report (a) identifying the district where EZ Dock's patent infringement claim against Snap Dock should be transferred and (b) stating whether EZ Dock's patent infringement claim against Golden can also be transferred to that district. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/09/2021. (SPB) (Originally filed as Docket Number 41, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 10/9/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (9) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 6 | JOINT STATUS report, pursuant to 5 Order by Snap Dock, LLC, E-Z Dock, Inc. (SPB) (Originally filed as Docket Number 42, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 10/22/2021.) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (2) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 7 | ORDERED: Defendants Snap Dock, LLC and Golden Manufacturing, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(6) is DENIED in part. EZ Dock's patent-infringement claim (Count II) against Snap Dock is severed from this action. The Clerk is DIRECTED to open a new case with EZ Dock as the Plaintiff and Snap Dock as the Defendant (Golden will not be a party) and docket the following filings in the new case: a.EZ Dock's First Amended Complaint (Doc. 26)b.Snap Dock's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 28)c.EZ Dock's Response (Doc. 35)d.Snap Dock's Reply (Doc. 40)e.The Court's October 12, 2021 Order (Doc. 41)f.The parties' Joint Report (Doc. 42)g. This Order. The Clerk is FURTHER DIRECTED to transfer the new case to the Indianapolis Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, then close the new case. Defendants must answer the First Amended Complaint on or before November 11, 2021. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/28/2021. (Originally filed as Docket Number 43, in case number 2:21-cv-00450-SPC-NPM on 10/28/2021.)(SPB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 11/2/2021.] (Entered: 11/01/2021) (6) |
