Case number 4:24-cv-00799
Vermeer Manufacturing Company v. Kubota North America Corporation et al > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | 50 | Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Final Order. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (mmw) (Entered: 03/19/2025) (1) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | N/A | Civil Case Administratively Closed per 49 Opinion and Order. The clerk will prepare the final Report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office. (mmw) (Entered: 03/19/2025) (0) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 49 | OPINION & ORDER: Before the Court is Defendant Kubota North America Corporation's and Kubota Tractor Corporation's 45 Motion to Stay Pending IPRs and PGR. The Court will GRANT the Motion. Accordingly, the Court STAYS this case. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/19/2025) (mmw) (Entered: 03/19/2025) (7) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 48 | REPLY filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation re: 45 MOTION to Stay Pending IPRs and PGR MOTION to Continue (Lao, Jason) (Entered: 03/12/2025) (12) |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 47 | RESPONSE filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company re: 45 MOTION to Stay Pending IPRs and PGR MOTION to Continue (Brophy, Richard) (Entered: 03/04/2025) (10) |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 46 | ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendants file any reply to Plaintiff's response on or before March 12, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/4/2025) (sre) (Entered: 03/04/2025) (1) |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 45 | MOTION to Stay Pending IPRs and PGR (), MOTION to Continue filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - IPR2025-00167 ('386 Patent), # 2 Exhibit(s) 2 - IPR2025-00168 ('386 Patent), # 3 Exhibit(s) 3 - IPR2025-00169 ('386 Patent), # 4 Exhibit(s) 4 - IPR2025-00170 ('750 Patent), # 5 Exhibit(s) 5 - IPR2025-00171 ('266 Patent), # 6 Exhibit(s) 6 - IPR2025-00381 ('891 Patent), # 7 Exhibit(s) 7 - PGR025-00016 ('063 Patent), # 8 Proposed Order) (Raju, Jamie) (Entered: 02/11/2025) (0) |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 44 | NOTICE of Service of Preliminary Invalidity Contentions filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation (Raju, Jamie) (Entered: 02/06/2025) (3) |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 43 | NOTICE of Service of Counterclaim Infringement Contentions to Plaintiff Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation (Raju, Jamie) (Entered: 01/30/2025) (3) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 42 | ANSWER to Counterclaim filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Related document: 39 Amended Answer to Complaint,,,, Counterclaim,,, Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Franklin, J) (Entered: 01/27/2025) (9) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 41 | ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiff Vermeer Manufacturing Company's (Vermeer) unopposed motion for entry of a modified scheduling order. ECF No. 40 . Counsel for Vermeer certifies that counsel for Defendants Kubota North America Corporation and Kubota Tractor Corporation have consented to the relief requested. See id. Having considered the motion, procedural posture, and applicable law, the Court finds good cause for modification and GRANTS the motion. Please see order for additional details. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/24/2025) (sre) (Entered: 01/24/2025) (2) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 40 | MOTION Modify Scheduling Order filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Brophy, Richard) (Entered: 01/24/2025) (0) |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 39 | Defendants' AMENDED ANSWER to 29 Amended Complaint,,,, filed by Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota North America Corporation Additional patent/trademark or copyright numbers are added and the clerk should prepare the appropriate report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office to include registrations: US11885095B1 01/30/2024, US12123161B1 10/22/2024, 12000107B1 01/04/2024. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice., COUNTERCLAIM against Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed by Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota North America Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Exhibit(s) D, # 5 Exhibit(s) E, # 6 Exhibit(s) F) (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 01/06/2025) (0) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 38 | ORDER granting 37 Motion for Protective Order : The Court concludes that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. The Court will enter the Agreed Protective Order attached herein. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/20/2024) (sre) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (16) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 37 | Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Entry of) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Franklin, J) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (30) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 36 | ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY IN PATENT CASES: This order supplements all other discovery rules and orders. It is intended to streamline production of Electronically Stored Information ("ESI") to promote a "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination" of this action, as required by Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/18/2024) (sre) (Entered: 12/18/2024) (5) |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 35 | ORDER FOCUSING PATENT CLAIMS AND PRIOR ART: This Order supplements all other discovery rules and orders. It is intended to streamline the issues in this case to promote a "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination" of this action, as provided by Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/18/2024) (sre) (Entered: 12/18/2024) (2) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 34 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 5/11/2026 in US Courthouse, Courtroom 4th Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Mark Pittman., Joinder of Parties due by 2/7/2025., Amended Pleadings due by 2/7/2025., Deadline for mediation is on or before 11/12/2025., Discovery due by 12/12/2025., Motions due by 1/16/2026., Pretrial Order due by 4/1/2026., (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/17/2024) (ADR Provider Bill Boyce added as mediator). (sre) (Entered: 12/17/2024) (14) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 33 | NOTICE of AGREEMENT TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS DEADLINE TO FILE RESPONSE TO re: 29 Amended Complaint,,,, filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 12/17/2024) (3) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 32 | Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Answer or Amended Pleading. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (sre) (Entered: 12/16/2024) (1) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 31 | ORDER: The Court intends to use Joshua J. Yi as a technical advisor and as an adjunct law clerk. Mr. Yis hourly rate is $800/hour, which would be split equally between the parties. Mr. Yis time sheets would be submitted for the Court's review and approval. Mr. Yi has already run a conflicts check, which found no conflicts of interest problems. The Court ORDERS the Parties to file any written objections to the appointment of Mr. Yi as a technical advisor by December 23, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/10/2024) (sre) (Entered: 12/10/2024) (1) |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 30 | Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Franklin, J) (Entered: 12/06/2024) (0) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 29 | Amended Complaint* (1) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 28 | ORDER: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 12/6/2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/15/2024) (sre) (Entered: 11/15/2024) (5) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 27 | CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 11/15/2024) (3) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 26 | ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 11/15/2024) (10) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 25 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 24 Defendants' Motion to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/29/2024) (wra) (Entered: 10/29/2024) (0) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 24 | Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Answer/Respond to Complaint filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 10/29/2024) (4) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 23 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 22 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jason T. Lao. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/9/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 10/09/2024) (0) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 22 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14975116) filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - California) (Lao, Jason) (Entered: 10/08/2024) (0) |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 21 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 20 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Therefore, it is ORDERED that Defendants' file any response to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before November 1, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/30/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/30/2024) (0) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 20 | Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation Attorney Brian E. Singleterry added to party Kubota North America Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Brian E. Singleterry added to party Kubota Tractor Corporation(pty:dft) (Singleterry, Brian) (Entered: 09/27/2024) (3) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 19 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Alyssa H. Ruderman. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/24/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/24/2024) (0) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 18 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing NY, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing NJ, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing MA, # 4 Proposed Order) (Ruderman, Alyssa) (Entered: 09/24/2024) (0) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 17 | ORDER STRIKING AND UNFILING DOCUMENT 9 : Applicant failed to answer question "V" on the filed form. All questions must be completed for the Court to consider an application for admission pro hac vice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2024) (sre) (Entered: 09/23/2024) (1) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 16 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 12 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sydney K. Johnson. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/23/2024) (0) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 15 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Marc W. Vander Tuig. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/23/2024) (0) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 14 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Melanie E. King. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/23/2024) (0) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 13 | ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Richard L. Brophy. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/23/2024) (WRA) (Entered: 09/23/2024) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 12 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14935561) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)Attorney Sydney Kathleen Johnson added to party Vermeer Manufacturing Company(pty:pla) (Johnson, Sydney) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 11 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14935549) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)Attorney Marc W Vander Tuig added to party Vermeer Manufacturing Company(pty:pla) (Vander Tuig, Marc) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 10 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14935532) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)Attorney Melanie E King added to party Vermeer Manufacturing Company(pty:pla) (King, Melanie) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 9 | ***STRICKEN AND UNFILED per 17 *** Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14935511) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - MA, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - NJ, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing - NY, # 4 Proposed Order)Attorney Alyssa H. Ruderman added to party Vermeer Manufacturing Company(pty:pla) (Ruderman, Alyssa) Modified on 9/23/2024 (sre). (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 8 | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-14935488) filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Brophy, Richard) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 7 | Summons Returned Executed as to Kubota Tractor Corporation and Kubota North America Corporation on 9/11/2024, of Service of Complaint - Kubota Defendants by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. (Franklin, J) Modified docket text on 9/19/2024 (sre). (Entered: 09/18/2024) (2) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 6 | Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (sre) (Entered: 08/20/2024) (1) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 5 | Summons Issued as to Kubota North America Corporation, Kubota Tractor Corporation. (sre) (Entered: 08/20/2024) (4) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 4 | New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (sre) (Entered: 08/20/2024) (2) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 3 | Court Request for Recusal: Judge Reed C. O'Connor recused. Pursuant to instruction in Special Order 3-249, the Clerk has reassigned the case to Judge Mark Pittman for all further proceedings. Future filings should indicate the case number as: 4:24-cv-00799-P. (bcr) (Entered: 08/20/2024) (1) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 2 | CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Franklin, J) (Entered: 08/20/2024) (2) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
