Case number 1:22-cv-00751
Torchlight Technologies LLC v. Daimler AG et al > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Oct 6, 2023 | 141 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Adam W. Poff regarding status of the IPR Petitions. (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 10/06/2023) (4) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 140 | ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 134 MOTION for Reconsideration re 133 Order,,,, filed by Audi of America, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Porsche Cars North America, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 10/2/2023. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2023) (10) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 135 | Return of Service Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Audi AG served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (7) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 136 | Return of Service Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Daimler AG served on 5/15/2023, answer due 6/5/2023. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (7) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 137 | Return of Service Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Porsche AG served on 6/1/2023, answer due 6/22/2023. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (7) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 138 | Return of Service Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Volkswagen AG served on 5/16/2023, answer due 6/6/2023. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (7) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 139 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to Respond to the Second Amended Complaint to - filed by Audi of America, LLC. (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (3) |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 134 | MOTION for Reconsideration re 133 Order,,,, - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 09/12/2023) (5) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 133 | ORAL ORDER: Having conducted an in camera review of the unredacted Schedule 3 and Schedule 5 of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, in addition to reviewing the parties' letters (D.I. 121, D.I. 122 in C.A. 22-751; D.I. 30, D.I. 31 in C.A. 22-752), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' request to compel Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC ("Torchlight") to produce unredacted versions of (1) Schedule 5 of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement (C.A. 22-751, D.I. 121 at Issue 1; C.A. 22-752, D.I. 30 at Issue 1) and (2) the Palladium IP-Curiam Capital Term Sheet (C.A. 22-751, D.I. 121 at Issue 2; C.A. 22-752, D.I. 30 at Issue 2) is GRANTED. Accordingly, Torchlight shall, by no later than September 13, 2023, produce to Defendants complete, unredacted copies of Schedule 5 of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and the Palladium IP-Curiam Capital Term Sheet. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 9/7/23. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00751-GBW, 1:22-cv-00752-GBW (ntl) (Entered: 09/07/2023) (0) |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 132 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' letters (D.I. 121; D.I. 122), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, on or before August 17, 2023, Plaintiff shall email Chambers (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov) un-redacted versions of Schedule 3 and Schedule 5 of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement for in camera review. Once the Court is in receipt of these documents, it will issue a separate ORAL ORDER with its ruling regarding Defendants' discovery request (D.I. 121). ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/15/23. (ntl) (Entered: 08/15/2023) (0) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 131 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' joint stipulation to extend the stay of the present litigation (D.I. 124), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Markman hearing scheduled for September 6, 2023, see D.I. 92, is CANCELLED. The parties shall, in accordance with the parties' stipulation to extend the stay (D.I. 124), "meet and confer with regard to all outstanding due dates, including due dates for responses to all outstanding discovery, and... file a joint status report with the Court" "[w]ithin 10 days of the end of the stay." See D.I. 124 at 2. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/14/23. (ntl) (Entered: 08/14/2023) (0) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 130 | NOTICE of Address Change of Co-Counsel by Audi of America, LLC (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 08/11/2023) (3) |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 129 | NOTICE of Appearance by Thatcher A. Rahmeier on behalf of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 06/20/2023) (1) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 127 | REDACTED VERSION of 107 Letter by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/26/2023) (7) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 128 | REDACTED VERSION of 122 Letter by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/26/2023) (5) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 126 | REDACTED VERSION of (121 in 1:22-cv-00751-GBW, 30 in 1:22-cv-00752-GBW) Letter by General Motors Company, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-D)(Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/25/2023) (0) |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 125 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the defendants to file a redacted version of their Letter to Judge Williams to April 25, 2023 - filed by General Motors Company, General Motors Holdings LLC, General Motors LLC. (Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/21/2023) (3) |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 124 | STIPULATION Re Extension of Stay by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 04/20/2023) (5) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 122 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Torchlight's responsive discovery dispute letter - re 120 Order,,,,. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/18/2023) (0) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 123 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to submit Joint Proposed Scheduling Order to April 20, 2023 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 04/18/2023) (2) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 121 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Defendants regarding Discovery Dispute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/13/2023) (0) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 120 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' joint letter requesting a discovery teleconference (D.I. 119, 22-cv-751-GBW; D.I. 28, 22-cv-752-GBW), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages and in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, any party opposing the application for relief shall file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages and in no less than 12-point font, outlining their positions and reasons for their positions. The parties shall provide the Court with two (2) courtesy paper copies of the respective letters with hard tabs inserted before any exhibits. If the Court determines that the dispute cannot be resolved based on the parties' letter submissions, the Court will schedule a discovery teleconference at a later date. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 4/11/23. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00751-GBW, 1:22-cv-00752-GBW (ntl) (Entered: 04/11/2023) (0) |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 119 | Joint Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams regarding Request for a Joint Discovery Teleconference. (Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/10/2023) (2) |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 117 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Anup Misra on April 6, 2023 filed by Audi of America, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Porsche Cars North America, Inc..(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 04/04/2023) (4) |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 118 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Torchlight Technologies LLC on April 6, 2023 filed by Audi of America, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Porsche Cars North America, Inc..(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 04/04/2023) (9) |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 116 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition of Torchlight to April 6, 2023 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 03/29/2023) (3) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 115 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed Torchlight's request for the Court's guidance regarding purported work-product material contained in some of the documents Torchlight was ordered to produce (D.I. 107) and Torchlight's March 17th Letter addressing the same issue (D.I. 111), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Torchlight's request to redact such material as proposed in the attached Exhibit 2 to D.I. 111 and as listed in the privilege log attached as Exhibit 2 to D.I. 111 is GRANTED. Torchlight has not waived the ability to assert the work product doctrine, and Defendants have failed to articulate a "substantial need" for the redacted information or how they would suffer "undue hardship" in obtaining the substantial equivalent of the redacted information by other means. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(3)(A). In fact, any "undue hardship" is belied by Torchlight's offer "to produce for deposition a witness with knowledge of such condition precedents who can testify on the subject." See D.I. 111 at 2. As such, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Torchlight, by no later than April 5, 2023, must produce a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition witness to answer questions related to the assignment to Torchlight and whether certain condition precedents were met. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/27/23. (ntl) (Entered: 03/27/2023) (0) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 114 | REDACTED VERSION of 111 Letter to Judge Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Discovery Dispute by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/24/2023) (12) |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 113 | STIPULATION to Extend Stay and for Submission of Revised Proposed Amended Schedule by Audi of America, LLC. (Wilson, Samantha) (Entered: 03/21/2023) (3) |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 112 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC's Amended Objections to Defendants' Joint Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/20/2023) (2) |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 110 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Torchlight's Production of Assumption and License Agreement and Updated Privilege Log filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 03/17/2023) (3) |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 111 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Discovery Dispute and Requesting Hearing. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/17/2023) (0) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 108 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Michael J. Flynn regarding Discovery Disputes - re 107 Letter. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/16/2023) (4) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 109 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC's Objections to Defendants' Joint Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Hitch, Cortlan) (Entered: 03/16/2023) (2) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 106 | REDACTED VERSION of 104 Letter - by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 1-7)(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2023) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 107 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Assumption and Agreement Redactions. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 107 replaced on 3/15/2023) (ntl). Modified on 4/25/2023 (ntl). (Entered: 03/14/2023) (0) |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 105 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' submissions (see, e.g., D.I. 103, D.I. 104) in response to the Court's March 6, 2023 Oral Order (D.I. 102), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the discovery teleconference scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. is cancelled. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that: (1) with respect to Issues 1 and 2 (see D.I. 104 at 1-2), Torchlight shall, by no later than March 16, 2023, produce a complete, unredacted copy of the August 18, 2020 Assumption and License agreement, in addition to all attachments, schedules, and exhibits for each agreement that Torchlight has produced (which are identified in D.I. 104 at 1 n.1); (2) with respect to Issue 3 (see D.I. 104 at 2-3), the Court DENIES Defendants' request for Torchlight to provide discovery on any agreements with Curiam Capital LLC and BlueCrest Capital Management, except for those documents Torchlight must produce with respect to Issues 1 and 2, above; (3) with respect to Issue 4 (see D.I. 104 at 3), the Court DENIES Defendants' request for the Court to order "Torchlight to provide documents and communications relating to its produced agreements, including drafts, term sheets, negotiations, and correspondence and discussions between Torchlight and others about the agreements"; and (4) with respect to Issue 5 (see D.I. 104 at 3), at this stage, the scope of discovery is limited to whether Torchlight is the proper plaintiff. Thus, assuming proper notice, Torchlight, by no later than March 23, 2023, must produce a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition witness to answer questions limited only to the threshold issue of whether Torchlight is a proper plaintiff. Once the stay is lifted, the parties may engage in additional discovery relevant to the remaining issues in this case. Furthermore, the parties are reminded that all early discovery related to the threshold issue of whether Torchlight is a proper plaintiff is counted against the parties' respective limitations on discovery detailed in Section 4 ("Discovery") of the parties' Scheduling Order. See D.I. 75 at § 4. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/9/23. (ntl) (Entered: 03/09/2023) (0) |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 104 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Michael J. Flynn regarding Discovery Disputes. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 1-7)(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/08/2023) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 103 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Plaintiff's Initial Discovery Dispute Letter - re 102 Order Setting Teleconference,,,,. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/07/2023) (30) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 102 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' letter requesting to schedule a teleconference related to the ongoing discovery on the threshold issue of standing, see D.I. 101, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a twenty (20) minute teleconference will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The parties shall arrange for the teleconference and shall provide chambers with the call-in information. By no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Plaintiff shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining its position on each issue in dispute, the reasons for its position, and any supporting citations or exhibits. By no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Defendants shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining their position on each issue in dispute, the reasons for their position, any supporting citations or exhibits, and their response to Plaintiff's arguments. Counsel is reminded to provide two (2) courtesy copies with hard tabs for any exhibits. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/6/23. (ntl) (Entered: 03/06/2023) (0) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 101 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Michael J. Flynn regarding request for the scheduling of a discovery teleconference. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/01/2023) (2) |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 100 | NOTICE of 30(b)(6) Deposition of Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC by Audi of America, LLC (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 02/24/2023) (8) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 99 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Torchlight's response to Defendants' First Set of Common Interrogatories (Nos. 1-3, 6); (2) Torchlight's response to Audi's First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 9, 10, 16, 38, 39, 43, 50, 52, 53); (3) Torchlight's response to Mercedes's First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 11, 16, 19-21, 23-26, 29, 37, 39-45); and (4) Torchlight's response to Porsche's First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 11, 12, 14, 15, 19-27) filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/16/2023) (3) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 98 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Michael Flynn - re 93 MOTION Torchlight's Motion for Alternate Service . (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 02/15/2023) (1) |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 97 | Amended Complaint* (1) |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 96 | PROPOSED ORDER - Proposed Protective Order by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/03/2023) (30) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 93 | MOTION Torchlight's Motion for Alternate Service - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (3) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 94 | OPENING BRIEF in Support re 93 MOTION Torchlight's Motion for Alternate Service filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 2/16/2023. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (30) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 95 | MEMORANDUM ORDER: 1. Torchlight's Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint (D.I. 45; 46) is GRANTED. 2. Defendants Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's request for leave to conduct early discovery limited to the threshold issue of standing (D.I. 57 at 5) is GRANTED. Subsequent to Torchlight's filing of its Second Amended Complaint, the case is STAYED for forty five (45) days to allow Defendants to conduct early discovery limited to the threshold issue of standing. 3. Defendant Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 26), Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 29), and Defendant Audi of America, LLC's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 32) are DENIED as MOOT without prejudice to renew following the automatic lift of the forty-five (45) day stay. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 2/2/23.This document has been emailed to local counsel. (ntl) (Main Document replaced and docket text updated on 2/24/2023) (etg). (Entered: 02/02/2023) (6) |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 92 | ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Markman hearing scheduled for 10:00 AM on September 7, 2023 is now scheduled for 2:00 PM on September 6, 2023. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 2/1/23. (ntl) (Entered: 02/01/2023) (0) |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 91 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to file the Proposed Protective Order to February 3, 2023 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/27/2023) (2) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 90 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Audi of America, LLC's First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1-53) to Plaintiff filed by Audi of America, LLC.(Poff, Adam) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (2) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 87 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's First Set of Individual Requests for Production of Documents and Things to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-46) - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (4) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 88 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Porsche Cars North America, Inc.'s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-56) filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc..(DiGiovanni, Francis) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (3) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 89 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Common Interrogatories to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-10) filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (4) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 84 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Torchlight's First Set of Interrogatories to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Nos. 1-7); and (2) Torchlight's First Set of Requests for Production to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Nos. 1-47) filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/18/2023) (2) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 85 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of First set of interrogatories to Mercedes-Benz (Nos. 1-7) and First Set of requests for production to Mercedes-Benz (Nos. 1-47) filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/18/2023) (2) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 86 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of First set of interrogatories to Audi (Nos. 1-7) and First Set of Requests for Production to Audi (Nos. 1-47) filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/18/2023) (2) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 83 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Initial Disclosures; and (2) Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Paragraph 3(b) Scheduling Order Disclosures - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (4) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 79 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Proposed Protective Order to January 27, 2023 - filed by Audi of America, LLC. (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (2) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 80 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC's Initial 26(a) Disclosures and; (2) Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC's Paragraph 3 Disclosures filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (3) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 81 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Audi of America, LLC's Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures filed by Audi of America, LLC.(Poff, Adam) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (2) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 82 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc..(DiGiovanni, Francis) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (2) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 78 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Reza Roghani Esfahani, Attorney John M. Halan, Attorney Thomas A. Lewry, and Attorney Sangeeta G. Shah - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/11/2023) (6) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 77 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Porsche Cars North America, Inc.s Disclosures Pursuant to Paragraph 3(b) of the Scheduling Order (D.I. 75) re 75 Scheduling Order,, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc..(DiGiovanni, Francis) (Entered: 01/10/2023) (2) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 76 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Adam W. Poff regarding status of IPR Petitions. (Poff, Adam) (Entered: 01/06/2023) (2) |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 75 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 9/19/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 5/30/2024. Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 6/23/2023. A Markman Hearing is set for 9/7/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Gregory B. Williams. A Final Pretrial Conference is set for 11/8/2024 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Gregory B. Williams. A 5-day Jury Trial is set for 11/18/2024 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Gregory B. Williams. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 12/14/22. (ntl) (Entered: 12/14/2022) (18) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 74 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC's Paragraph 3(a) Disclosures filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 74 replaced on 12/15/2022 with corrected version as per counsel's request) (etg). (Entered: 12/13/2022) (3) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 73 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Proposed Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/09/2022) (0) |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 72 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' proposed scheduling order and accompanying letter, D.I. 71, a Rule 16 telephonic conference will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The parties shall arrange for the teleconference and shall provide chambers with the call-in information. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 11/22/22. (ntl) (Entered: 11/22/2022) (0) |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 71 | Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Proposed Scheduling Order. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 71 replaced on 11/18/2022) (ntl). (Entered: 11/17/2022) (29) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 70 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit Proposed Scheduling Order to November 17, 2022 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/16/2022) (5) |
| Nov 15, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [69] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit Proposed Scheduling Order to November 16, 2022 filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 11/14/22. (ntl) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 69 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (5) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit Proposed Scheduling Order to November 16, 2022 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Nov 4, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [68] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit Proposed Scheduling Order to November 14, 2022 filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 11/4/2022. (etg) |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 68 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (5) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit Proposed Scheduling Order to November 14, 2022 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 65 | Redacted Document (9) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [57] Letter by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Flynn, Michael) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 66 | Redacted Document (5) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [58] Reply Brief, by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Flynn, Michael) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 67 | Redacted Document (4) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [62] Letter, by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 63 | Redacted Document (9) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [56] Reply Brief by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 64 | Redacted Document (9) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [60] Letter, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 61 | Order (1) Docket Text: ORDER re [54] MOTION to File Under Seal (Unopposed) filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/17/22. (ntl) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 54 | Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Main Document) (4) Docket Text: MOTION to File Under Seal (Unopposed) - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Flynn, Michael) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 54 | Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Proposed Order) (1) Docket Text: MOTION to File Under Seal (Unopposed) - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Flynn, Michael) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 55 | Order (1) Docket Text: ORDER re [53] Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/14/22. (ntl) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 59 | Letter (3) Docket Text: Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Adam W. Poff regarding Response to Plaintiff Torchlight's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint - re [45] Letter. (Poff, Adam) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 53 | Motion to Seal (3) Docket Text: MOTION to Seal Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal - filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [52] Stipulation and Order to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing filed by Audi of America, LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/12/22. (ntl) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [48] MOTION to Seal Document: [45] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Leave to file second amended complaint filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/7/2022. (etg) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [49] STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/7/2022. (etg) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [50] STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing - by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/7/2022. (etg) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 50 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing - by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Flynn, Michael) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 51 | Redacted Document (30) Docket Text: REDACTED VERSION of [45] Letter by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 52 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing by Audi of America, LLC. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Oct 6, 2022 | N/A | CORRECTING ENTRY: (0) Docket Text: CORRECTING ENTRY: Corrected document added to D.I. [48] per request of counsel. (ntl) |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 48 | Motion to Seal Document (2) Docket Text: MOTION to Seal Document: [45] Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Kenneth L. Dorsney regarding Leave to file second amended complaint - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 48 replaced on 10/6/2022) (ntl). (Main Document 48 replaced on 10/6/2022) (ntl). |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 49 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend or Set Due Dates for Certain Briefing by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 46 | Motion for Leave to File (3) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to File second amended complaint - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Oct 4, 2022 | N/A | Order (0) Docket Text: ORAL ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, not later than thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the parties shall meet and confer and file a joint proposed Scheduling Order in this action consistent with the applicable form Scheduling Order of Judge Williams, which is posted at http://www/ded/uscourts.gov (see Chambers, Judge Williams, Forms), along with a cover letter requesting the Court to enter the joint proposed Scheduling Order (if there are no disputes or other issues concerning scheduling that the Court needs to address) or to schedule the Scheduling Conference. If there are disputes or other issues the Court needs to address in the joint proposed Scheduling Order, in the cover letter, the parties shall direct the Court to the paragraph numbers in the joint proposed Scheduling Order which those appear. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/4/22. (ntl) |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 43 | Reply Brief (13) Docket Text: REPLY BRIEF re [32] MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Audi of America, LLC. (Poff, Adam) |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 44 | Answering Brief in Opposition (5) Docket Text: ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [29] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 10/7/2022. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [38] Stipulation and Order to Extend Time filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC; [39] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC to respond to Defendant Porsche Cars North America's Motion to Dismiss to September 30, 2022 filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 9/26/22. (ntl) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [40] MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Daniel E. Yonan, Michael D. Specht, Nicholas J. Nowak and Jason A. Fitzsimmons filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 9/26/22. (ntl) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel E. Yonan and Nicholas J. Nowak for Audi of America, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jason A. Fitzsimmons and Michael D. Specht for Audi of America, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mkr) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 38 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION to extend the briefing schedule for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Motion to Dismiss by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 39 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff Torchlight Technologies LLC to respond to Defendant Porsche Cars North America's Motion to Dismiss to September 30, 2022 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 40 | Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (7) Docket Text: MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Daniel E. Yonan, Michael D. Specht, Nicholas J. Nowak and Jason A. Fitzsimmons - filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 41 | Answering Brief in Opposition (30) Docket Text: ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re [32] MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/30/2022. (Hitch, Cortlan) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 42 | Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (1) Docket Text: NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Torchlight Technologies LLC as to Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Hitch, Cortlan) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 36 | Disclosure Statement (2) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Volkswagen AG, Other Affiliate Porsche Enterprises, Inc. for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 37 | Disclosure Statement (3) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Volkswagen AG for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 26 | Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (3) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party - filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 27 | Opening Brief in Support (13) Docket Text: OPENING BRIEF in Support re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/23/2022. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit A) (2) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit B) (2) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit C) (2) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit D) (7) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit E) (9) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 28 | Declaration (Exhibit F) (3) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [26] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party , [27] Opening Brief in Support, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 29 | Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (5) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter , MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Flynn, Michael) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 30 | Opening Brief in Support (Main Document) (13) Docket Text: OPENING BRIEF in Support re [29] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/23/2022. (Attachments: # (1) Ex. A)(Flynn, Michael) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 30 | Opening Brief in Support (Ex. A) (3) Docket Text: OPENING BRIEF in Support re [29] MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to Join a Party - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/23/2022. (Attachments: # (1) Ex. A)(Flynn, Michael) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 31 | Disclosure Statement (3) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Flynn, Michael) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 32 | Motion to Dismiss/Improper Venue (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue - filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 32 | Motion to Dismiss/Improper Venue (Text of Proposed Order) (2) Docket Text: MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue - filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 33 | Opening Brief in Support (12) Docket Text: OPENING BRIEF in Support re [32] MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 9/23/2022. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 34 | Declaration (5) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [32] MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue //DECLARATION OF CHRISTOPHER HAHN by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 35 | Declaration (4) Docket Text: DECLARATION re [32] MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue //DECLARATION OF SHANNON CONLEY by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Wilson, Samantha) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | N/A | Case Assigned/Reassigned (0) Docket Text: Case Reassigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | N/A | CORRECTING ENTRY: (0) Docket Text: CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. [24] replaced per counsels request. (apk) |
| Aug 30, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED re [25] MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Celine J. Crowson, Joseph J. Raffetto, Scott A. Hughes, and Yi (Sally) Zhang filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/30/2022. (dlw) |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 25 | Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (8) Docket Text: MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Celine J. Crowson, Joseph J. Raffetto, Scott A. Hughes, and Yi (Sally) Zhang - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Blumenfeld, Jack) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 24 | Amended Complaint* (1) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 24 | Amended Complaint (30) Docket Text: First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC.(Dorsney, Kenneth) (Main Document 24 replaced on 9/6/2022) (apk). |
| Aug 9, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED re [23] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME file a Notice of Consent or Absence of Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge to September 19, 2022. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 8/9/2022. (dlw) |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 23 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (3) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME file a Notice of Consent or Absence of Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge to September 19, 2022 - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Hitch, Cortlan) |
| Aug 5, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [22] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC to move, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 29, 2022 filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC -- Reset Answer Deadline: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC answer due 8/29/2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/5/22. (ntl) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [21] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Audi of America, LLC to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 29, 2022 filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC. Reset Answer Deadlines: Audi of America, LLC answer due 8/29/2022; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. answer due 8/29/2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/4/2022. (etg) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 21 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Audi of America, LLC to answer, plead, or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 29, 2022 - filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. (Poff, Adam) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | 22 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (1) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC to move, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 29, 2022 - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Blumenfeld, Jack) |
| Aug 2, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [20] STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Reset Answer Deadlines: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. answer due 8/29/2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/2/2022. (etg) |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 20 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Jul 13, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Robert E. Colletti and Edgar H. Haug for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb) |
| Jul 12, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [19] MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edgar H. Haug and Robert E. Colletti filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/12/2022. (etg) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 18 | Notice of Appearance (1) Docket Text: NOTICE of Appearance by Francis DiGiovanni on behalf of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 19 | Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (4) Docket Text: MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edgar H. Haug and Robert E. Colletti - filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Jun 28, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED re [17] Stipulation and Proposed Order to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. answer due 8/15/2022). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 6/28/2022. (dlw) |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 17 | Stipulation (2) Docket Text: Joint STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint to and Including August 15, 2022 re [1] Complaint, by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. (DiGiovanni, Francis) |
| Jun 27, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED re [16] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC to move, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 15, 2022 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC answer due 8/15/2022). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 6/27/2022. (dlw) |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 16 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC to move, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint to August 15, 2022 - filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Blumenfeld, Jack) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [15] STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 15, 2022 filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC -- Reset Answer Deadlines: Audi of America, LLC answer due 8/15/2022; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. answer due 8/15/2022. ORDERED by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/23/22. (ntl) |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 15 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 15, 2022 - filed by Audi of America, LLC, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Poff, Adam) Modified on 6/23/2022 (ntl). |
| Jun 15, 2022 | N/A | Case Assigned/Reassigned (0) Docket Text: Case Assigned to Vacant Judgeship (2022). Please include initials of VAC after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00751-VAC, 1:22-cv-00752-VAC (rjb) |
| Jun 15, 2022 | N/A | Order (0) Docket Text: ORAL ORDER: This case has been assigned to the District of Delaware's Vacant Judgeship ("VAC"). Detailed information relating to VAC cases may be found in the Court's Announcement of March 3, 2022 and Standing Order No. 2022-VAC-1 (March 9, 2022), which are found on the Court's website. Consistent with the foregoing Announcement and Standing Order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file the "Notice of Consent or Absence of Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge," being docketed along with the instant order, no later than sixty (60) days after service of the Complaint on the first defendant that is served. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Notice, Consent, and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction, previously docketed in this case, are VACATED. Issued by the Clerk of Court on 6/15/2022. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00751-VAC, 1:22-cv-00752-VAC (ntl) |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 14 | VAC Notice, Consent, Non-Consent, Magistrate Referral (1) Docket Text: VAC Notice, Consent, Non-Consent, Magistrate Referral Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00751-VAC, 1:22-cv-00752-VAC (ntl) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 9 | Summons Returned Executed (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 10 | Summons Returned Executed (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 11 | Summons Returned Executed (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Audi of America, LLC served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 12 | Summons Returned Executed (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. (Dorsney, Kenneth) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Main Document) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit 1-3) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit A1-A4) (18) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit M1-M6) (30) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit P1-P3) (14) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Civil Cover Sheet) (1) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Audi AG, Audi of America, LLC, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3890826.) - filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-3, # (2) Exhibit A1-A4, # (3) Exhibit M1-M6, # (4) Exhibit P1-P3, # (5) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2 | Magistrate Consent Forms (3) Docket Text: Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 3 | Patent/Trademark Report to Commissioner (1) Docket Text: Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,955,551 ;10,894,503 ;11,208,029. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 4 | Disclosure Statement (1) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Torchlight Technologies LLC. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 5 | Summons Issued (2) Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Audi of America, LLC on 6/7/2022. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 6 | Summons Issued (2) Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on 6/7/2022. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 7 | Summons Issued (2) Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on 6/7/2022. (mpb) |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 8 | Summons Issued (2) Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on 6/7/2022. (mpb) |
