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| Nov 17, 2021 | 56 | ORDER RE: JURY/COURT TRIAL by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Final Pretrial Conference, Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 12/16/2022 at 11:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Jury Trial set for 1/10/2023 at 8:30 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (iv) (Entered: 11/18/2021) (18) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 55 | ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 3/31/2022. (cb) (Entered: 11/17/2021) (1) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 54 | (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties, and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the November 19, 2021, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/17/2021) (0) |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 53 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting 50 Non-Resident Attorney Jesse O Collier APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc., designating Laura M Burson as local counsel. (bm) (Entered: 11/16/2021) (1) |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 52 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting 49 Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Nelson Graham APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc., designating Laura M Burson as local counsel. (bm) (Entered: 11/16/2021) (1) |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 51 | RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Graham Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299276) 46 . APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jesse O. Collier to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299400) 47 by Clerk of Court to Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The document is stricken. (jp) (Entered: 11/10/2021) (1) |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 50 | Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Defendant to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 11/9/2021, Receipt No. 32299400) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 11/10/2021) (0) |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 49 | Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Graham Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 11/9/2021, Receipt No. 32299276) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 11/10/2021) (0) |
| Nov 9, 2021 | 48 | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jesse O. Collier to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299400) 47 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Graham Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299276) 46 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): The attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must complete Section 1 of this Application, personally sign, in ink, the certification in Section II, and have the designated Local Counsel sign in Section III. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64). (lt) (Entered: 11/09/2021) (1) |
| Nov 9, 2021 | 47 | [STRICKEN PER DKT NO. 51 ] - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jesse O. Collier to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299400) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura). Modified on 11/10/2021 (jp). (Entered: 11/09/2021) (0) |
| Nov 9, 2021 | 46 | [STRICKEN PER DKT NO. 51 ] - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Benjamin Graham Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-32299276) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura). Modified on 11/10/2021 (jp). (Entered: 11/09/2021) (0) |
| Nov 8, 2021 | 45 | NOTICE of Change of firm name by Ryan P. Griffin attorney for Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. Changing firm name to Nelson Bumgardner Conroy PC. Filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Griffin, Ryan) (Entered: 11/08/2021) (2) |
| Nov 1, 2021 | 44 | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc... (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Joint Worksheet)(Grochocinski, Timothy) (Entered: 11/01/2021) (0) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 43 | NOTICE of Change of firm name by Edward R. Nelson attorney for Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. Changing firm name to Nelson Bumgardner Conroy PC. Filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Nelson, Edward) (Entered: 10/29/2021) (2) |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 42 | NOTICE of Change of firm name by Timothy E. Grochocinski attorney for Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. Changing firm name to Nelson Bumgardner Conroy PC. Filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Grochocinski, Timothy) (Entered: 10/29/2021) (2) |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 41 | STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER 39 by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (See document for details.) (es) (Entered: 09/13/2021) (26) |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 40 | ORDER by Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. Having considered the Parties' motion for Discovery of License and Assignment Agreements, the Court finds that it is well taken and GRANTS the motion. It is, therefore, ORDERED that, within seven days of this Order, Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. shall produce to Epson America, Inc. all license and assignment agreements related to any Flexiworld patents and/or patent applications, including all agreements relating to patents and/or patent applications currently owned or previously owned by Flexiworld or to which Flexiworld otherwise has or had rights. However, the foregoing does not require Flexiworld to produce all assignments from the named inventors on the Flexiworld patents to Flexiworld. Flexiworld may designate its production with an appropriate confidentiality designation pursuant to the terms of the Protective Order entered in this case. 38 (es) (Entered: 09/13/2021) (2) |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 39 | NOTICE OF LODGING filed Re [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order re Discovery Hearing, Terminate Hearings 37 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re Stipulated Protective Order)(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 09/09/2021) (0) |
| Sep 9, 2021 | 38 | NOTICE OF LODGING filed Re License and Assignment Agreements re Discovery Hearing, Terminate Hearings 37 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re License and Assignment Agreements)(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 09/09/2021) (0) |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 37 | MINUTES OF Telephonic Discovery Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick: Cause called and counsel make their appearances. Court and counsel confer regarding discovery issues. Court Reporter: AT&T-Digital Recording. (es) (Entered: 09/09/2021) (1) |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 36 | PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc., re Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only 35 re Defendant's Answer to Complaint served on August 23, 2021. (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 08/25/2021) (3) |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 35 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 11/19/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 08/24/2021) (7) |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 34 | ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc..(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 08/23/2021) (24) |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 33 | ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation 32 , it is hereby ordered that Defendant Epson America, Inc.'s deadline to respond to the Complaint is continued to 8/23/2021. (gk) (Entered: 07/27/2021) (1) |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 32 | STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File 08/23/2021 as to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 07/21/2021) (0) |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 31 | ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: Upon Stipulation 30 , it is hereby ordered that Defendant Epson America, Inc.'s deadline to respond to the Complaint in this action is continued to 7/26/2021. (gk) (Entered: 06/24/2021) (1) |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 30 | STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to July 26, 2021 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 06/22/2021) (0) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 29 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Radi to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc., designating Laura M. Burson as local counsel 27 . (gk) (Entered: 06/03/2021) (1) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 28 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Peter T. Ewald to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc., designating Laura M. Burson as local counsel 26 . (gk) (Entered: 06/03/2021) (1) |
| May 28, 2021 | 27 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney JOHN A. RADI to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31375412) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 05/28/2021) (0) |
| May 28, 2021 | 26 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney PETER T. EWALD to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Epson America, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31375343) filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 05/28/2021) (0) |
| May 28, 2021 | 25 | NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Peter T. Ewald. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (gk) (Entered: 05/28/2021) (1) |
| May 24, 2021 | 24 | STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Epson America, Inc. answer now due 6/24/2021, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc..(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 05/24/2021) (3) |
| May 24, 2021 | 23 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc., identifying U.S. Epson, Inc. and Seiko Epson Corporation. (Burson, Laura) (Entered: 05/24/2021) (1) |
| May 24, 2021 | 22 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Laura M Burson counsel for Defendant Epson America, Inc.. Filed by Defendant Epson America, Inc.. (Attorney Laura M Burson added to party Epson America, Inc.(pty:dft))(Burson, Laura) (Entered: 05/24/2021) (2) |
| May 20, 2021 | 21 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Ryan P. Griffin Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Ryan Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc., designating Brandon C. Fernald as local counsel 14 . (gk) (Entered: 05/21/2021) (1) |
| May 20, 2021 | 20 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Edward R. Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc., designating Brandon C. Fernald as local counsel 9 . (gk) (Entered: 05/21/2021) (1) |
| May 20, 2021 | 19 | ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy E. Grochocinski to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc., designating Brandon C. Fernald as local counsel 8 . (gk) (Entered: 05/21/2021) (1) |
| May 19, 2021 | 18 | STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) (Entered: 05/19/2021) (14) |
| May 18, 2021 | 17 | ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Christina A. Snyder. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 21-01. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Andre Birotte Jr for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 8:21-cv-0807 AB (DFMx). (esa) (Entered: 05/18/2021) (1) |
| May 13, 2021 | 16 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc., upon Defendant Epson America, Inc. served on 5/4/2021, answer due 5/25/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Lyanne Gares, Litigation Management Services Leader in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Grochocinski, Timothy) (Entered: 05/13/2021) (2) |
| May 3, 2021 | 15 | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ryan P. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31221668) 14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case information is incomplete. Case number, DJ and MJ initials missing on application and proposed order. (lt) (Entered: 05/03/2021) (1) |
| May 3, 2021 | 14 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ryan P. Griffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31221668) filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 05/03/2021) (0) |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 13 | 21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Epson America, Inc. (esa) (Entered: 04/30/2021) (2) |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 12 | Notice to counsel re consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge Southern Division Blackout Case. (esa) (Entered: 04/30/2021) (1) |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 11 | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 04/30/2021) (2) |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 10 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (esa) (Entered: 04/30/2021) (1) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 2 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1 filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (2) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 9 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Edward R. Nelson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31211826) filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (0) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 8 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy E. Grochocinski to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31211818) filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (0) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 7 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (1) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 6 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (1) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 5 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (1) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 4 | CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc., identifying Flexiworld Technologies, Inc, Epson America, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (2) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 3 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Flexiworld Technologies, Inc.. (Fernald, Brandon) (Entered: 04/29/2021) (3) |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |