Case number 2:16-cv-04534
Fontem Ventures B.V. et al v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2017 | 28 | REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Order) (mrgo) (Entered: 04/19/2017) (0) |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 27 | TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - RECEIVED Notice of Receipt of Electronic Case Transfer from North Carolina Middle District, 1:16-cv-01258 filed 10/26/2016. (lom) (Entered: 10/27/2016) (0) |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 25 | MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER by Judge George H. Wu. Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company and Defendant Nu Mark LLC (collectively, Defendants) each moved to transfer their respective actions to the Middle District of North Carolina (the "Motion"). After careful consideration of the parties' arguments and their written submissions, and for the reasons stated on the record and in the Tentative Ruling issued at the hearing, the Court grants the Motions to Transfer. The Clerk is directed to transfer these actions to the Middle District of North Carolina. At its discretion, the transferee court can further elect whether to transfer one of more actions involving Nu Mark (LACV 16-2291; LACV 16-4537) to the Eastern District of Virginia. No decision has been rendered regarding the subsequent motions to stay pending Inter Partes Review filed by Defendants in their respective actions. Those motions remain pending. (Case transferred electronically 8/9/16) (mrgo); (Case transferred electronically on 10/24/2016 2nd attempt. Modified on 10/25/2016 (pj). Case transferred electronically on 10/26/2016 3rd attempt) Modified on 10/26/2016 (pj). (Entered: 08/09/2016) (0) |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 26 | ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 24 Non-Resident Attorney Jerry A. Riedinger's APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiff, Fontem Ventures B.V., and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., designating Joseph P. Hamilton as local counsel. (mrgo) (Entered: 08/09/2016) (0) |
| Aug 4, 2016 | 24 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jerry A. Riedinger to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-18310035) filed by plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificates of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 08/04/2016) (0) |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 23 | (IN CHAMBERS): COURT ORDER by Judge George H. Wu. On the Courts own motion, a Scheduling Conference is set for September 8, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court not later than August 25, 2016. (kss) (Entered: 07/28/2016) (0) |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 22 | ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 JURY DEMAND. and Defenses filed by Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company.(Gabric, Ralph) (Entered: 07/25/2016) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 19 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NONRESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 17 Non-Resident Attorney Mallin, Robert S APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, designating Finkelstein, Mark A. as local counsel. (pj) (Entered: 07/20/2016) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 20 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NONRESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 18 Non-Resident Attorney Masha, Oluwafemi APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, designating Finkelstein, Mark A. as local counsel. (pj) (Entered: 07/20/2016) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 21 | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NONRESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 16 Non-Resident Attorney Gabric, Ralph J. APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, designating Finkelstein, Mark A. as local counsel. (pj) (Entered: 07/20/2016) (0) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 16 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ralph J. Gabric to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-18200579) filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Attachme nts: # 1 Proposed Order) (Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/18/2016) (0) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Robert S. Mallin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-18200705) filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Attachm ents: # 1 Proposed Order) (Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/18/2016) (0) |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 18 | APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Oluwafemi L. Masha to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-18200774) filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Attac hments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/18/2016) (0) |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 15 | PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Fontem Ventures B.V., Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., upon Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company served on 6/24/2016, answer due 7/25/2016. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Heather Hughes, authorized agent to accept service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/14/2016) (0) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 12 | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Mark A Finkelstein counsel for Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. Adding Mark A. Finkelstein as counsel of record for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (Attorney Mark A Finkelstein added to party R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company(pty:dft))(Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/11/2016) (0) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 13 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, identifying (1) Reynolds American Inc., a publicly-held company, is the parent corporation of Defendant; (2) Brown & Williamson Holdings, Inc., holds more than 10% of the stock of Reynolds American Inc. Brown & Williamson Holdings, Inc., is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c.; (3) Louisville Securities Limited owns 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Reynolds American Inc. Louisville Securities Limited is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c.; and (4) British American Tobacco p.l.c., a publicly-traded corporation, through its ownership interest in Brown & Williamson Holdings, Inc. and Louisville Securities Limited, is an indirect holder of more than 10% of the stock of Reynolds American Inc. (Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/11/2016) (0) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 14 | Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company answer now due 7/25/2016, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company.(Finkelstein, Mark) (Entered: 07/11/2016) (0) |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 11 | Standing Order Re Final Pre-Trial Conferences for Civil Jury Trials Before Judge George H. Wu. (kss) (Entered: 07/06/2016) (0) |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 10 | ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 14-03 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:14-cv-01645 GW(MRWx). Case transferred from Judge Percy Anderson and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish to Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:16-cv-04534 GW(MRWx). Signed by Judge George H. Wu (rn) (Entered: 06/27/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 1 | COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-18058874 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V., Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (Attorney Michael Jonathan Wise added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Michael Jonathan Wise added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla))(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 3 | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 4 | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., identifying Imperial Brands PLC. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 5 | NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Related Case(s): CV14-1645-GW, et al.; CV16-2286-GW; CV16-03049-GW; CV16-2291-GW (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 6 | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 7 | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Percy Anderson and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (ghap) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 8 | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 9 | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. (ghap) (Entered: 06/22/2016) (0) |
