Case number 3:22-cv-03014
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company v. Design Ideas, Ltd. > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | 49 | STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gipson, Matthew) (Entered: 01/03/2023) (0) |
| Dec 19, 2022 | 48 | STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gipson, Matthew) (Entered: 12/19/2022) (0) |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 47 | Scheduling Order (6) Docket Text: SCHEDULING ORDER: Claim Construction Hearing set for 5/22/2023 01:30 PM in Courtroom 1 in Springfield before Judge Sue E. Myerscough. (SEE WRITTEN SCHEDULING ORDER.) Entered by Magistrate Judge Karen L. McNaught on 7/15/2022. (GL) |
| Jul 15, 2022 | N/A | Scheduling Conference (0) Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen L. McNaught: Scheduling Conference held 7/15/2022 via telephone. Attorneys Nathan R. VanRyn and Matthew J. Gipson present on behalf of the Plaintiff. Attorney Gregory Schodde present on behalf of Defendant. Possible conflict of Magistrate-Judge McNaught regarding trademark issue discussed. Parties are in agreement that a conflict does not exist. Court's proposed discovery plan stated. Scheduling Order to follow. Patent issues discussed. This case has not been consolidated and therefore the Scheduling Order in this case will not be consolidated with Design Ideas, Ltd. v Target Corp, No. 20-3231-SEM EIL. ESI protocols addressed and order to follow in Scheduling Order. The parties have agreed to an order being entered pursuant to FRE 502(d), which will be addressed in the Scheduling Order. Parties to submit to the Court an agreed proposed Protective Order. Parties will file a motion if discovery disputes arise or a settlement conference is needed. (GL) |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 46 | Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting (30) Docket Text: REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | N/A | Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (0) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER by US Magistrate Judge Karen McNaught: Plaintiff's Motion for a Rule 16 conference [43] is ALLOWED. A Rule 16 conference is set for July 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. by telephone. The Court will place the call. The parties shall jointly prepare a proposed scheduling order and file the proposed order by July 13, 2022. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, they shall file a notification explaining the nature of the disagreement. Entered by Magistrate Judge Karen L. McNaught on 6/23/2022. (GL) |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 45 | Response to Motion (1) Docket Text: RESPONSE to Motion re [43] MOTION for a Rule 16 Conference filed by Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Gipson, Matthew) |
| May 31, 2022 | 44 | Answer to Counterclaim (30) Docket Text: ANSWER to [35] Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company.(Gipson, Matthew) |
| May 20, 2022 | 43 | Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (2) Docket Text: MOTION for a Rule 16 Conference by Defendant Design Ideas Ltd. Responses due by 6/3/2022 (Schodde, Gregory) |
| May 17, 2022 | N/A | Order on Motion to Dismiss (0) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has moved to withdraw Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss and/or Transfer Venue [38] "without prejudice." See d/e [42]. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion [38] is DENIED. At this time, the Court declines to analyze the issue of whether and in what circumstances it would be appropriate to grant Plaintiff leave to re-file the denied motion. Plaintiff shall answer or otherwise respond to Defendant's Counterclaim no later than fourteen days after the entry of this order.Entered by Judge Sue E. Myerscough on 5/17/2022. (ME) |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 42 | Notice (Other) (2) Docket Text: NOTICE in Response re Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines:, (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Apr 25, 2022 | N/A | Order (0) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is DIRECTED to file, no later than April 27, 2022, written notice as to whether Plaintiff intends to withdraw its pending Motion to Dismiss and/or Transfer Venue [38]. Failure to comply with this order will be construed as a waiver of Plaintiff's objections to venue and personal jurisdiction and of any objection to the summary denial of Plaintiff's Motion [38]. Entered by Judge Sue E. Myerscough on 4/25/2022. (GL) |
| Apr 8, 2022 | N/A | Order Reassigning Case to Magistrate Judge McNaught (0) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT entered by Chief Judge Sara Darrow on April 8, 2022. Due to Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins's retirement, this case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen L. McNaught for further proceedings.(LN) |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 41 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (15) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM in Opposition re [38] MOTION to Dismiss and/or Transfer Venue filed by Defendant Design Ideas Ltd. (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 40 | Order (Form) (4) Docket Text: ORDER CONCERNING CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN CASES INVOLVING INITIAL DISPOSITIVE MOTION entered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins on 3/14/2022. (Attachment: #(1) Form) (LB) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 40 | Order (Main Document) (1) Docket Text: ORDER CONCERNING CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN CASES INVOLVING INITIAL DISPOSITIVE MOTION entered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins on 3/14/2022. (Attachment: #(1) Form) (LB) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 39 | Memorandum in Support of Motion (9) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM in Support re [38] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 38 | Motion to Dismiss (Text of Proposed Order) (1) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. Responses due by 3/28/2022 (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Gipson, Matthew) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 38 | Motion to Dismiss (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss by Plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. Responses due by 3/28/2022 (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Gipson, Matthew) |
| Mar 8, 2022 | N/A | Status Conference (0) Docket Text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sue E. Myerscough: STATUS CONFERENCE held by video with Civil Case No. 20-3204. Attorneys Gregory Schodde and Philipp Ruben present on behalf of Design Ideas Ltd. Attorney Michael Kokal present on behalf of Lowe's Home Centers LLC, Home Depot USA Inc, Home Depot Product Authority LLC, and Menards. Attorneys Nathan VanRyn and Matthew Gipson present on behalf of Knape & Vogt Manufacturing. Court addressed the issue of stay and consolidation of cases. Positions stated. Matter taken under advisement. Written Order to follow. Discussion regarding possible delay due to retirement of Springfield Magistrate Judge and swearing in of new Magistrate Judge. Hearing adjourned. (Court Reporter MC.) (DM) |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 37 | Brief (Exhibit 2) (13) Docket Text: BRIEF in Support of Consolidation with the Customer Case re [34] Order,,,,,,, Set/Reset Hearings,,,,,, by Design Ideas Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Schodde, Gregory) |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 37 | Brief (Exhibit 1) (10) Docket Text: BRIEF in Support of Consolidation with the Customer Case re [34] Order,,,,,,, Set/Reset Hearings,,,,,, by Design Ideas Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Schodde, Gregory) |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 37 | Brief (Main Document) (6) Docket Text: BRIEF in Support of Consolidation with the Customer Case re [34] Order,,,,,,, Set/Reset Hearings,,,,,, by Design Ideas Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Schodde, Gregory) |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 36 | Brief (7) Docket Text: BRIEF Regarding February 18, 2022 Order re [34] Order,,,,,,, Set/Reset Hearings,,,,,, by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company. (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 35 | Answer to Complaint (30) Docket Text: ANSWER to [1] Complaint, AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES , COUNTERCLAIM against Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company by Design Ideas Ltd.(Schodde, Gregory) |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 34 | Order (9) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER: In the Response brief filed at d/e [24], Plaintiff asserted that "if the [Western District of Michigan] were to transfer and if KV chooses not to pursue in that forum, KV would simply dismiss the transferred case upon arriving in the Central District pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41." This action has since been transferred from the Western District of Michigan to this District. Moreover, the defendants in a related case, Case No. 20-cv-3204 (the "Customer Case"), have moved under the customer-suit exception to stay the Customer Case until this case is resolved on the merits. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff and Defendant shall each submit, no later than March 4, 2022, a brief addressing the issue of whether this case and the Customer Case, and/or this case and Case No. 20-cv-3231, Design Ideas v. Target, should be consolidated pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 42. Plaintiff's brief should additionally address the issue of whether Plaintiff intends at this time to voluntarily dismiss this case, or to move for dismissal of this case, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41. The Court hereby SETS a status hearing in this matter and in the Customer Case for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. At the status hearing, the parties should be prepared to discuss consolidation, dismissal, and the appropriateness of a stay of this case or the Customer Case. The status hearing will take place by video conferencing. Instructions for the video conference are attached. Entered by Judge Sue E. Myerscough on 2/18/2022. (GL) |
| Feb 14, 2022 | N/A | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer (0) Docket Text: TEXT ORDER entered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom Schanzle-Haskins. Defendant's Unopposed Motion for a First Extension of Time to Answer o Otherwise Respond to the Complaint [33] is ALLOWED. Extension granted to 2/23/2022. (LB) |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 33 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (3) Docket Text: First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint, (UNOPPOSED) by Defendant Design Ideas Ltd. Responses due by 2/25/2022 (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 32 | Case Transferred In - District Transfer (Main Document Public Docket Sheet) (4) Docket Text: Case transferred in from District of Michigan Western; Case Number 1:20-cv-01216. . |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 31 | Transferring Case (9) Docket Text: OPINION and ORDER granting defendant's motion to dismiss [22]; transferring case to the Central District of Illinois; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (lep) |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 30 | Memorandum (Exhibit 1) (11) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re Order[27] by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 30 | Memorandum (Main Document) (13) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re Order[27] by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 29 | Memorandum (Exhibit 1 Menards Motion to Stay) (14) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re Order[27] by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 Menards Motion to Stay) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 1/18/2022 (eod) |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 29 | Memorandum (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re Order[27] by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 Menards Motion to Stay) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 1/18/2022 (eod) |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 28 | Order Reassigning Case (1) Docket Text: NOTICE that this case is reassigned to District Judge Jane M. Beckering under Administrative Order No. 22-CA-01 ; Judge Janet T. Neff is no longer assigned to the case (ems) |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 27 | Order (1) Docket Text: ORDER; supplemental briefs due on January 14, 2022; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, clb) |
| Dec 3, 2021 | 26 | Memorandum (Exhibit 1) (30) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] Supplemental Statement Regarding Related Proceedings by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Dec 3, 2021 | 26 | Memorandum (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: SUPPLEMENT re MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] Supplemental Statement Regarding Related Proceedings by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 23 | Statement of Facts (3) Docket Text: JOINT STATEMENT of material facts re MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 21 | Certificate of Service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. for Reply Brief with Exhibit and Final Proposed Facts (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Main Document) (23) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Van Meter Declaration) (3) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Ruben Declaration) (4) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Exhibit 1) (7) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Exhibit 2) (4) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Exhibit 3) (3) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Exhibit 4) (2) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 22 | Motion to Dismiss (Exhibit 5) (10) Docket Text: MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Van Meter Declaration, # (2) Ruben Declaration, # (3) Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit 2, # (5) Exhibit 3, # (6) Exhibit 4, # (7) Exhibit 5) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Main Document) (23) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 1) (30) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 2) (6) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 3) (12) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 4) (4) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 5) (3) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 6) (3) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 7) (4) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 24 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion/Petition (Exhibit 8) (5) Docket Text: RESPONSE in opposition to MOTION to dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdication or in the Alternative to Transfer[22] filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (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) (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 25 | Reply to Response to Motion (Main Document) (13) Docket Text: REPLY to response to motion [22] filed by Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 25 | Reply to Response to Motion (Exhibit A) (15) Docket Text: REPLY to response to motion [22] filed by Design Ideas, Ltd. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| May 25, 2021 | 20 | Certificate of Service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company for Response to Motion to Dismiss (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Apr 22, 2021 | 19 | Transcript (29) Docket Text: TRANSCRIPT of Pre-Motion Conference held 03/24/2021 before Honorable Janet Neff; NOTE: this transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the release of transcript restriction date; after that date it may be obtained through PACER; under the Policy Regarding Transcripts the parties have 14 days within which to file a Notice of Intent to redact, and 21 days within which to file a Redaction Request; if no Transcript Redaction Request is filed, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and this transcript will be made available via PACER after the release of transcript restriction set for 7/21/2021 ; redaction request due 5/13/2021 (Court Reporter-Transcriptionist: Brandell, Paul (517) 230-7507) |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 18 | Certificate of Service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. for Motion to Dismiss and Supporting Materials (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 17 | Order (2) Docket Text: PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE ORDER setting forth the briefing schedule re anticipated motion to dismiss or in the alternative to transfer [9]; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, clb) |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 16 | Motion Hearing (1) Docket Text: MINUTES of pre-motion conference re [9] held via video before Judge Janet T. Neff (Court Reporter: Paul Brandell) (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw) |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 14 | Order on Motion for Hearing (1) Docket Text: ORDER scheduling a pre-motion conference regarding document number [9]: pre-motion conference is set for 3/24/2021 at 02:30 PM by video before Judge Janet T. Neff; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw) |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (16) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3)) (15) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2)) (15) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1)) (18) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages) (11) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's) (30) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 13 | Response to Motion (Main Document) (5) Docket Text: RESPONSE TO REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. [9] ; filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Design Ideas v Lowe's, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Mich TSC webpages, # (3) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 1), # (4) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 2), # (5) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 3), # (6) Exhibit 3 - Meijer v Design Ideas (pt 4)) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 2/9/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 12 | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer (1) Docket Text: ORDER granting [10] motion for extension of time; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw) |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 11 | Notice (Other) (2) Docket Text: CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Design Ideas, Ltd. (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 10 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Proposed Order) (1) Docket Text: MOTION for extension of time to File a Responsive Pleading by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 10 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: MOTION for extension of time to File a Responsive Pleading by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd.; (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 | Motion for Hearing (5) Docket Text: REQUEST for pre-motion conference by defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Schodde, Gregory) Modified text on 2/3/2021 (ems). |
| Feb 2, 2021 | N/A | Notice of Appearance of Attorney (0) Docket Text: (NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Gregory C. Schodde on behalf of defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (Schodde, Gregory) |
| Jan 19, 2021 | 8 | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer (1) Docket Text: ORDER granting unopposed motion for extension of time [7]; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw) |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 7 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Proposed Order) (1) Docket Text: UNOPPOSED MOTION for extension of time to , MOTION for extension of time to file answer re [1] by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 7 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: UNOPPOSED MOTION for extension of time to , MOTION for extension of time to file answer re [1] by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order) (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 6 | Summons Returned Executed (21 days to answer) (Affidavit of Service) (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS returned executed; Design Ideas, Ltd. served on 1/7/2021, answer due 1/28/2021 (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Service) (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 6 | Summons Returned Executed (21 days to answer) (Main Document) (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS returned executed; Design Ideas, Ltd. served on 1/7/2021, answer due 1/28/2021 (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Service) (Gipson, Matthew) |
| Jan 4, 2021 | N/A | Notice of Appearance of Attorney (0) Docket Text: (NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Nathan R. VanRyn on behalf of plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (VanRyn, Nathan) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 5 | Report re Patent/Trademark/Copyright Action (Complaint) (30) Docket Text: REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the filing of a PATENT ACTION (Attachments: # (1) Complaint) (ems) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 5 | Report re Patent/Trademark/Copyright Action (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: REPORT from the Clerk, WDMI, to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the filing of a PATENT ACTION (Attachments: # (1) Complaint) (ems) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 4 | Summons Issued (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS ISSUED as to defendant Design Ideas, Ltd. (ems) |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 3 | Remark (1) Docket Text: NOTICE that this case has been assigned Janet T. Neff (ems) |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 2 | Notice (Other) (1) Docket Text: CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company identifying Corporate Parent K&V GR Holdings, Inc., Corporate Parent K&V GR Holdings, LLC, Corporate Parent Wind Point VI Executive Advisor Partners, LP for Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Summons) (1) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit H - Patent) (11) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit G - Patent) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit F - Patent) (10) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit E - Patent) (5) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit D - Patent) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit C - Patent) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit B - Patenr) (9) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit A - Patent) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 | Complaint (Main Document) (26) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against Design Ideas, Ltd. filed by Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Patent, # (2) Exhibit B - Patenr, # (3) Exhibit C - Patent, # (4) Exhibit D - Patent, # (5) Exhibit E - Patent, # (6) Exhibit F - Patent, # (7) Exhibit G - Patent, # (8) Exhibit H - Patent, # (9) Summons) (Gipson, Matthew) Modified text on 12/18/2020 (ems). |
| Dec 17, 2020 | N/A | Filing Fee Received (0) Docket Text: FILING FEE PAID re [1] by plaintiff Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in the amount of $402, receipt number AMIWDC-6077904 (Gipson, Matthew) |
