Case number 1:23-cv-02690
Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. et al v. Ace Hardware Corporation > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Sep 9, 2025 | 121 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The court has reviewed Plaintiffs' status report 119 and Defendant's response 120 . The case will remain stayed until further order of the court. The parties are to file a joint status report by 1/15/26. The joint status report must include an update on the status of the Central District of California case. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 09/09/2025) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 120 | RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' STATUS REPORT by Ace Hardware Corporation (Papacostas, Simeon) (Entered: 08/29/2025) (6) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 119 | STATUS Report by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 08/15/2025) (0) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 118 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 8/5/25 before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland. Status. Order Numbers: 52669, 52672. Court Reporter Contact Information: Laura Renke, OfficialTranscript@gmail.com, 312.435.6053. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 8/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/4/2025. (Renke, Laura) (Entered: 08/06/2025) (27) |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 117 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: In-person status hearing held. The case remains stayed. By 8/15/25, Plaintiff is given leave to file a status report regarding why limited discovery should be allowed while the case in California continues. Defendant response to the status report is due by 8/29/2025. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 08/05/2025) (1) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 116 | Notice to Clarify the Record by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 07/16/2025) (3) |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 115 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 114 . This case has been stayed since April to allow for settlement discussions. [104-105]. In June, the parties reported they had reached an agreement. [110, 112]. The court had previously stayed the case while the battle raged in a federal court in California. Now plaintiff reports there is to be no settlement. Plaintiff expresses discouragement and requests, in any event, that the case remains stayed. The court's frustration should be apparent. In person status set for 8/5/25 at 9:00 AM. Parties are to continue negotiating in good faith between now and then. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/15/2025) (1) |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 114 | STATUS Report (JOINT) by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 07/14/2025) (5) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 113 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 112 . The parties report that they have agreed to a settlement in principle and are working to finalize terms with affected third parties. The parties are to file a joint status report or a stipulation of dismissal by 7/14/25. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/02/2025) (1) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 112 | STATUS Report (Joint) by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 07/01/2025) (3) |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 111 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 110 . The parties report that they have agreed to a settlement in principle and are working to finalize terms with affected third parties. The Court extends the stay to 7/1/25 to further the parties' settlement discussions. The parties are to file a joint status report on the status of settlement, or a stipulation of dismissal, by 7/1/25. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 06/24/2025) (1) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 110 | STATUS Report and Request for Further Stay (Joint) by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 06/20/2025) (3) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 109 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 108 . The parties report that they are continuing settlement talks. The Court extends the stay to 6/20/25 to further the parties' settlement discussions. The parties are to file a joint status report on the status of settlement, or a stipulation of dismissal, by 6/20/25. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 06/03/2025) (1) |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 108 | STATUS Report (JOINT) by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 06/02/2025) (4) |
| May 2, 2025 | 107 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 106 . This proceeding remains stayed until 6/2/25 to allow the parties to discuss a settlement. The parties shall file a status report by 6/2/25 updating the Court on the status of settlement discussions. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 05/02/2025) (1) |
| May 1, 2025 | 106 | STATUS Report (Joint) by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 05/01/2025) (3) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 105 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The parties' joint motion to stay 104 is granted. This proceeding is stayed until 5/1/25 to allow the parties to discuss a settlement. The Court strikes the status report due 4/15/25. The parties shall file a status report by 5/15/25 updating the Court on the status of settlement discussions. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 04/07/2025) (1) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 104 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. to stay (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lahav, Etai) (Entered: 03/31/2025) (0) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 103 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Status hearing held. Local counsel appeared in person; out of town counsel appeared by video. Parties report on the status of the case. A status report is due by 4/15/25 updating the Court on the status of the matter pending in CA. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 01/23/2025) (1) |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 102 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: By agreement of the parties, status hearing previously set for 1/7/25 is stricken and reset to 1/22/2025 at 10:00am. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 01/06/2025) (1) |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 101 | ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/27/2024) (1) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 100 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: In person status hearing set for 1/7/25 at 9:30 AM. Out of town counsel are welcome to attend via video conference. The court wants an update on the litigation involving many of the same products and same patents pending in California. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 12/13/2024) (1) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 98 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Motion for leave to appear pro hac vice by Robert Whitman 97 is granted. Counsel is reminded to become familiar with this court's local rules. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 08/30/2024) (1) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 99 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Robert A. Whitman (Whitman, Robert) (Entered: 08/30/2024) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 96 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Mary F. Fetsco (Fetsco, Mary) (Entered: 08/29/2024) (1) |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 97 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-22419192. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Robert Whitman)(Whitman, Robert) (Entered: 08/29/2024) (0) |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 95 | STATUS Report by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Lahav, Etai) (Entered: 07/26/2024) (0) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 94 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland:Attorney Theresa L. Starck's motion to withdraw as counsel 93 is granted. Attorney Theresa Lynn Starck terminated. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 07/25/2024) (1) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 93 | MOTION by Attorney Theresa L. Starck to withdraw as attorney for Ace Hardware Corporation. No party information provided (Shah, Kalpesh) (Entered: 07/24/2024) (3) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 92 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 6/25/24 before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland. Status. Order Number: 49215. Court Reporter Contact Information: Laura Renke, OfficialTranscript@gmail.com, 312.435.6053. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 7/23/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/2/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2024. (Renke, Laura) (Entered: 07/02/2024) (31) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 90 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Simeon G. Papacostas (Papacostas, Simeon) (Entered: 06/25/2024) (1) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 91 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: In person status hearing held. The parties shall confer and file a joint status report by 7/26/24 setting forth a proposal to move the case forward in an efficient manner. Discovery is stayed until further order of the court. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 06/25/2024) (1) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 88 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by James J. Lukas, Jr (Lukas, James) (Entered: 06/24/2024) (1) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 89 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Cristina Q Almendarez (Almendarez, Cristina) (Entered: 06/24/2024) (1) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 86 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Defendant's motion to stay 75 is granted in large part and denied in part. This case is STAYED with respect to products supplied by Feit Electric that are also at issue in Semiconductor Co., Ltd. et al v. Feit Electric Co., No. 2-22-cv-05097 (C.D. Cal.). Enter Order. The stay entered by the Court on 8/10/23 76 is lifted as to the remaining matters. Parties are to confer and be prepared to report on whether a transfer pursuant to 28 U.S.C Sec 1404(a) tot eh Central District of California would be the best way to proceed. In person status set for 6/25/24 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/11/2024) (1) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 87 | MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 6/11/2024. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/11/2024) (9) |
| May 22, 2024 | 85 | NOTICE by Kevin S. Kudlac of Change of Address (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 05/22/2024) (1) |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 84 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court grants Plaintiffs' unopposed motions to withdraw the appearance of counsel 82 83 and withdraws the appearances of Walter Kelly, Jr. and Tara Zurawski as counsel for Plaintiffs Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 02/01/2024) (1) |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 82 | MOTION by Attorney Walter Kelly, Jr. to withdraw as attorney for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. No party information provided (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 01/30/2024) (3) |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 83 | MOTION by Attorney Tara Zurawski to withdraw as attorney for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. No party information provided (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 01/30/2024) (3) |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 81 | ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/29/2023) (1) |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 80 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Defendant's motion to confirm stay of local patent rule deadlines subject to the pending motion to stay 79 is granted. This Court clarifies that the stay on the case (Dkt. 76) includes exchanges under the Local Patent Rules. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 10/25/2023) (1) |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 79 | MOTION by Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation TO CONFIRM STAY OF LOCAL PATENT RULE DEADLINES SUBJECT TO THE PENDING MOTION TO STAY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Starck, Theresa) (Entered: 10/23/2023) (0) |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 78 | REPLY by Ace Hardware Corporation to response in opposition to motion, 77 - Defendant Ace Hardware's Reply in Support of Motion to Stay (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Starck, Theresa) (Entered: 10/05/2023) (0) |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 77 | RESPONSE by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation to stay 75 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kevin Kudlac, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 09/14/2023) (0) |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 75 | MOTION by Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation to stay (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Maiers, Eric) (Entered: 08/16/2023) (0) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 73 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Attorney Stephen E. Noona's unopposed motion for leave to withdraw as counsel 72 is granted. Attorney Stephen Edward Noona terminated. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023) (1) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 74 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Olivia Catherine Mathews (Mathews, Olivia) (Entered: 08/14/2023) (1) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 72 | MOTION by Attorney Stephen E. Noona to withdraw as attorney for Ace Hardware Corporation. No party information provided (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shah, Kalpesh) (Entered: 08/11/2023) (0) |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 76 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court held a status hearing on 8/10/23. The parties report talking past each other in terms of settlement. The Court encourages this sophisticated Plaintiff to make a real demand on defendant. Defendant's motion for more time to serve Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures 71 is granted. Such disclosures should take place by 8/18/23. The court has reviewed the Report from the Rule 26(f) conference 68 that sets forth several proposed dates. However, defendant has filed a motion to stay. 75 . Response is due 9/14/23 and reply is due 10/5/23. Discovery is stayed until the Court rules on the motion to stay. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 08/17/2023) (1) |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 70 | ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Ace Hardware Corporation(Shah, Kalpesh) (Entered: 08/09/2023) (30) |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 71 | MOTION by Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation for extension of time to serve Initial Disclosures (Shah, Kalpesh) (Entered: 08/09/2023) (3) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 69 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The court has reviewed the report of the parties' planning meeting. The patents at issue here have been the subject of over 20 other lawsuits. In fact, Plaintiff has sued the supplier of the defendant, Ace Hardware; that litigation is ongoing. Defendant plans to file a motion to stay based on the customer-suit doctrine, among other reasons. Finally, Defendant has requested a settlement demand, and is interested in a mediation. By 8/9/23 Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint and both parties shall provide their initial disclosures. Plaintiff shall provide a settlement demand to defendant by 8/4/23. In person status hearing set for 8/10/23 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 07/17/2023) (1) |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 68 | REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Lahav, Etai) (Entered: 07/07/2023) (11) |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 67 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's unopposed motion for a second extension of time to submit a joint report of the parties' planning meeting 66 is granted. The time for the parties to submit the Joint Report is extended to July 7, 2023. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 07/05/2023) (1) |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 66 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. for extension of time to Submit a Joint Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting (Unopposed) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 06/30/2023) (0) |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 65 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for a first extension of time to submit a joint report of the parties' planning meeting 64 is granted. The time for the parties to submit the Joint Report is extended to June 30, 2023. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/26/2023) (1) |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 62 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Eric J. Maiers (Maiers, Eric) (Entered: 06/23/2023) (1) |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 63 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Matthew Joshua Levinstein (Levinstein, Matthew) (Entered: 06/23/2023) (1) |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 64 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. for extension of time to Submit a Joint Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting (Unopposed) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 06/23/2023) (0) |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 60 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: This case has been reassigned to Judge Rowland. On or before 6/23/23, the parties shall file a report of the parties' planning meeting pursuant to LPR 1.2. A template for the report setting forth the information required may be found in Judge Rowland's standing order on Patent Cases, available on her webpage, by clicking the link in the Patent Cases standing order, "LPR Appendix A." Parties shall also report on the status of any settlement discussions. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/09/2023) (1) |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 61 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Motions to appear pro hac vice by David C. Radulescu 54 , Etai Lahav 55 , Jonathan Auerbach 56 , and Kevin S. Kudlac 58 are granted. Counsel are reminded to become familiar with this court's local rules. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/09/2023) (1) |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 58 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20717345. for Kevin S. Kudlac (Kudlac, Kevin) (Entered: 06/08/2023) (3) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 54 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20713814. for David C. Radulescu (Radulescu, David) (Entered: 06/07/2023) (3) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 55 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20713827. for Etai Lahav (Lahav, Etai) (Entered: 06/07/2023) (3) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 56 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20713867. for Jonathan Auerbach (Auerbach, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/07/2023) (3) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 57 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: On Court's own motion, telephonic status hearing set for 6/8/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice (vcf, ) (Entered: 06/07/2023) (1) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 59 | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Mary M. Rowland for all further proceedings pursuant to 28:294(b). Honorable Charles P. Kocoras no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 6/7/23. (rp, ) (Entered: 06/08/2023) (2) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 53 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Theresa Lynn Starck (Starck, Theresa) (Entered: 06/05/2023) (1) |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 52 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation by Kalpesh K Shah (Shah, Kalpesh) (Entered: 06/02/2023) (1) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 51 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Telephonic status hearing set for 6/8/2023 at 10:40 a.m. For the telephonic status hearing, parties are to use the following call-in number: (888) 684 8852, conference code 8819984. Counsel of record will receive an email the morning of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. COUNSEL MUST TYPE IN THEIR NAME WHEN JOINING THE CALL. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Thank you for your cooperation. Mailed notice (vcf, ) (Entered: 06/01/2023) (1) |
| May 16, 2023 | 49 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. by David Randolph Bennett (Bennett, David) (Entered: 05/16/2023) (1) |
| May 16, 2023 | 50 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. by Steven G Kalberg (Kalberg, Steven) (Entered: 05/16/2023) (1) |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 47 | RECEIVED from Virginia Eastern; Case Number 3:22-cv-00271 (gcy) (Entered: 04/28/2023) (0) |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 48 | MAILED Rule 83.15 letter to counsel of record. (gcy, ) (Entered: 04/28/2023) (1) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 44 | SEALED Memorandum Opinion. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 3/31/2023. (jpow, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 03/31/2023) (0) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 45 | REDACTED MEMORANDUM OPINION ECF NO. 44 . Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 3/31/2023. (jpow, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 03/31/2023) (21) |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 46 | FINAL ORDER - For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court GRANTS the Motion in the Alternative. (ECF No. 13 .) The Court TRANSFERS this matter to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The Clerk shall take the necessary steps to effectuate the transfer. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 3/31/2023. (jpow, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 03/31/2023) (1) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 43 | NOTICE by Ace Hardware Corporation re 14 Memorandum in Support, 29 Reply to Response to Motion, 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue Notice of Filing of Docket Materials from Related Matter (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 03/21/2023) (0) |
| Dec 1, 2022 | 42 | MEMORANDUM ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's 13 Motion to Seal Portions of Reply Brief and Exhibit Filed in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13 ) (the "Motion"). Upon due consideration, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the 25 Motion. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to file the UNDER SEAL the portions of Defendant's Reply Brief and the Exhibit filed in support of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13 ), which should remain sealed until the earlier of a further order from this Court or forty-five (45) days after the final resolution of this matter, at which point they should be returned to counsel. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 12/1/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 12/01/2022) (3) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 37 | ORDER granting 32 Motion for Etai Lahav to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/29/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/29/2022) (2) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 38 | ORDER granting 33 Motion for Jonathan Auerbach to appeare as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and for Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/29/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/29/2022) (1) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 39 | ORDER granting 34 Motion for Kevin Kudlac to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/29/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/29/2022) (2) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 40 | ORDER granting 35 Motion for Bryon Wasserman to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/29/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/29/2022) (1) |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 41 | ORDER granting 36 Motion for David C. Radulescu to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 11/29/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/29/2022) (2) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 32 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Etai Lahav and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8675375. by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/23/2022) (2) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 33 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan Auerbach and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8675377. by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/23/2022) (1) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 34 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin Kudlac and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8675378. by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/23/2022) (2) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 35 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Bryon Wasserman and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8675379. by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/23/2022) (1) |
| Nov 23, 2022 | 36 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by David C. Radulescu and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8675381. by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 11/23/2022) (2) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 31 | Request for Hearing by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue (Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/15/2022) (3) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 25 | MOTION to Seal Portions Of Reply Brief And Exhibit Filed In Support Of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion To Dismiss Or, Alternatively, To Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13) by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (proposed order))(Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (0) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 26 | Memorandum in Support re 25 MOTION to Seal Portions Of Reply Brief And Exhibit Filed In Support Of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion To Dismiss Or, Alternatively, To Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13) filed by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (5) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 27 | Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Ace Hardware Corporation re 25 MOTION to Seal Portions Of Reply Brief And Exhibit Filed In Support Of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion To Dismiss Or, Alternatively, To Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13) (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (3) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 28 | Declaration re 26 Memorandum in Support, (of Kalpesh Shah) by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (4) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 29 | REPLY to Response to Motion (Redacted) re: 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue (Public Version) filed by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Public Version - Redacted), # 2 Exhibit B)(Noona, Stephen). Modified on 8/4/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (0) |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 30 | Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition re 25 MOTION to Seal Portions Of Reply Brief And Exhibit Filed In Support Of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion To Dismiss Or, Alternatively, To Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13), 29 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 08/03/2022) (0) |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 24 | ORDER that the Court GRANTS the Motion granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file its Reply Brief no later than August 3, 2022. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 7/28/22. (adun, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/28/2022) (2) |
| Jul 27, 2022 | N/A | Notice of Correction re: 22 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Eisenberg; Filing attorney improperly saved PDF fillable form; In the future, to correctly save the PDF fillable form, click on the File menu, select Print, and then select our PDF writer from the Printer Name List, then click on Print or OK depending on your program. Clerk has has saved and replaced the form. No further action is required. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/27/2022) (0) |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 23 | ORDER granting 22 Motion Michael Eisenberg to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and for Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 7/27/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/27/2022) (1) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 21 | Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief in Support of Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13), and Memorandum in Support) for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Proposed Order))(Noona, Stephen). Modified on 7/26/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/26/2022) (0) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 22 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Eisenberg and Certification of Local Counsel Christopher Suarez Filing fee $75, receipt number AVAEDC-8491642 by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Suarez, Christopher). Clerk properly saved and replaced form on 7/27/2022. Modified on 7/27/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/26/2022) (1) |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 19 | Memorandum in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue filed by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/22/2022) (30) |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 | Declaration re 19 Memorandum in Opposition Declaration of Christopher A. Suarez by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (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)(Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/22/2022) (0) |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 18 | ORDER upon due consideration, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File an Opposition Brief. Plaintiffs SHALL file their Opposition to Defendant Ace Hardware Corporation's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue no later than July 22, 2022. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 7/12/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/12/2022) (2) |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 17 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/08/2022) (0) |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 16 | NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Alan Suarez on behalf of Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Suarez, Christopher) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2022) (1) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 13 | MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Proposed Order))(Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/01/2022) (0) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 14 | Memorandum in Support re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Ace Hardware Corporations Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Transfer Venue filed by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/01/2022) (19) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 15 | Declaration re 14 Memorandum in Support of Kal K. Shah by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Noona, Stephen)[Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 07/01/2022) (0) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 11 | ORDER granting 8 Motion for Kalpesh Shah to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Ace Hardware Corporation. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 6/23/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/23/2022) (1) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 12 | ORDER granting 9 Motion for Theresa Starck to appear as Pro Hac Vice for Ace Hardware Corporation. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 6/23/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/23/2022) (1) |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 10 | NOTICE of Appearance by Tara Lynn Renee Zurawski on behalf of Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Zurawski, Tara) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/14/2022) (1) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 8 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kalpesh Shah and Certification of Local Counsel Stephen Edward Noona Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8426352. by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/09/2022) (2) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 9 | Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Theresa Starck and Certification of Local Counsel Stephen Edward Noona Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-8426396. by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/09/2022) (2) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 7 | ORDER upon due consideration, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b)(1)(A) and Local Civil Rule 7(F)(2), and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the 5 Consent Motion. Ace Hardware SHALL file any responsive pleadings to Plaintiffs' Complaint no later than July 1, 2022. It is so ORDERED. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 6/8/2022. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 06/08/2022) (2) |
| May 27, 2022 | 5 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, (Consent Motion (and Memorandum In Support) To Extend Deadline To File Responsive Pleadings To Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. and Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.'s Complaint For Patent Infringement) by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Proposed Order))(Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 05/27/2022) (0) |
| May 27, 2022 | 6 | Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Ace Hardware Corporation. (Noona, Stephen) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 05/27/2022) (3) |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 4 | Summons Issued as to Ace Hardware Corporation. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for the Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon the Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (sbea) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 04/21/2022) (2) |
| Apr 20, 2022 | N/A | Case transferred in from Norfolk Division. Case Number 2:22cv156. (jsmi, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2022) (0) |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 2 | Report on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. (jsmi, ) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2022) (2) |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 3 | Proposed Summons by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2022) (2) |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | Complaint ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AVAEDC-8347268.), filed by Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 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)(Kelley, Walter) [Transferred from Virginia Eastern on 4/28/2023.] (Entered: 04/15/2022) (0) |
