Ameranth, Inc. v. Ticketmaster, LLC

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0974-4895530) filed by Ameranth, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, B, and C, # 2 Civil Case Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:12-cv-1648-WQH-JMA. Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler are assigned to the case. (Caldarelli, William)(kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

2012-06-29

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0974-4895530) filed by Ameranth, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, B, and C, # 2 Civil Case Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:12-cv-1648-WQH-JMA. Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler are assigned to the case. (Caldarelli, William)(kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

2012-06-29

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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0974-4895530) filed by Ameranth, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, B, and C, # 2 Civil Case Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:12-cv-1648-WQH-JMA. Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler are assigned to the case. (Caldarelli, William)(kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

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REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) 6,384,850, 6,871,325, 8,146,077 cc:USPTO (kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

2012-07-02

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Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

2012-07-02

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Ameranth, Inc. of case(s) 3:11-CV-01810 JLS NLS. (Caldarelli, William) Modified on 7/6/2012 - Proposed Low Number Order was prepared; lower-numbered case: 11cv1810-JLS-NLS. (mdc) (Entered: 07/05/2012)

2012-07-05

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NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Ameranth, Inc. (Caldarelli, William) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

2012-07-09

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ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO LOW NUMBER RULE: Case reassigned to Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes for all further proceedings. Judge William Q. Hayes, Magistrate Judge Jan M. Adler no longer assigned to case. The new case number is 12-cv-1648-JLS-NLS.Signed by Judge William Q. Hayes on 7/12/2012. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/9/2012. (Related case: 11-cv-1810-JLS-NLS)(mdc)(jrd) (Entered: 07/12/2012)

2012-07-12

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ameranth, Inc. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. served. (Caldarelli, William) (mdc) (Entered: 07/24/2012)

2012-07-24

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ameranth, Inc.. Ticketmaster, LLC served. (Caldarelli, William) (aef) Modified on 7/25/2012-incorrect judge in caption (aef). (Entered: 07/24/2012)

2012-07-24

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NOTICE of Appearance by John Anthony O'Malley on behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC (O'Malley, John) (srm). (Entered: 08/10/2012)

2012-08-10

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (O'Malley, John) (srm). (Entered: 08/10/2012)

2012-08-10

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ORDER granting 10 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall have up to and including September 10, 2012 to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 8/17/2012. (jao) (cap). (Entered: 08/20/2012)

2012-08-17

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PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Richard Zembek appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (cge)(jrd) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

2012-08-30

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PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Marc L. Delflache appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (cge)(jrd) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

2012-08-30

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/06/2012)

2012-09-06

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PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Dan Duncan Davison appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster, LLC. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ag)(jrd) (Entered: 09/12/2012)

2012-09-07

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ORDER Granting 14 Second Joint Motion to Extend Time for Response. Defendants shall have up to and including September 24, 2012 to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 9/10/2012. (jao)(jrd) (Entered: 09/10/2012)

2012-09-10

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ORDER Directing Parties to Show Cause Why These Cases Should Not Be Consolidated For Pretrial Purposes Up To and Including Claim Construction. The parties shall file briefs not to exceed ten pages directly responding to the issues raised in this order by September 27, 2012. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 9/19/2012.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jao) (jrl). (Entered: 09/19/2012)

2012-09-19

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Exhibit 1 Judicial Notice, # 4 Declaration Richard S. Zembek, # 5 Exhibit 2 Declaration, # 6 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/24/2012)

2012-09-24

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NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Ticketmaster, LLC (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/24/2012)

2012-09-24

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NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/24/2012)

2012-09-24

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ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Ameranth in each case shall file an opposition on or before November 8, 2012. Defendants in each case shall file a reply on or before November 15, 2012. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 9/25/2012.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(jao)(jrd) (Entered: 09/25/2012)

2012-09-25

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RESPONSE re 17 Order to Show Cause, filed by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Richard S. Zembek, # 2 Exhibit 1 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3 Declaration, # 5 Request for Judicial Notice, # 6 Exhibit 4 Judicial Notice, # 7 Exhibit 5 Judicial Notice, # 8 Exhibit 6 Judicial Notice, # 9 Exhibit 7 Judicial Notice, # 10 Exhibit 8 Judicial Notice, # 11 Exhibit 9 Judicial Notice, # 12 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard)(jao). (Entered: 09/27/2012)

2012-09-27

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CONSOLIDATION ORDER. Cases Consolidated, 11cv1810-JLS-NLS. All future docketing will be done in the lead case. The thirty related cases above are consolidated for all pretrial issues up to and including claim construction with the lead case, 11-CV-1810. All parties SHALL FILE any future motions in the lead case. The setting of the Case Management Conference will be addressed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. All issues raised regarding proposed limits and timing of discovery will also be addressed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. The proposed grouping of Defendants into industry groups will be addressed by the Court at the Case Management Conference. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 10/4/2012.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service; sent from lead case)(jao)(jrd) (Entered: 10/05/2012)

2012-10-04

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ameranth, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proof of Service)(Caldarelli, William) (jao). (Entered: 11/08/2012)

2012-11-08

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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 11/13/2012)

2012-11-13

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ORDER Granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Replies due by 11/21/2012. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 11/14/2012. (jao)(jrd) (Entered: 11/14/2012)

2012-11-14

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 11/21/2012)

2012-11-21

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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by Ameranth, Inc. re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proof of Service)(Caldarelli, William) (jao). (Entered: 02/07/2013)

2013-02-07

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ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 18 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. The Court grants in part and denies in part Defendants' motions to dismiss. The Court grants without prejudice Defendants' motions as to Ameranth's indirect infringement claims and willful infringement claims. The Court denies Defendants' motions as to invalidity of the Asserted Patents and Ameranth's direct infringement claims. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/5/2013. (jao) (Entered: 07/05/2013)

2013-07-05

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MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Janis L. Sammartino, Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz and Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-BTM(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/14/2013)

2013-08-14

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MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz is recusing himself because a long-term law clerk's husband is representing one party in the case. Case reassigned to Judge William Q. Hayes for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-WQH(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/14/2013)

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MINUTE ORDER. Judge William Q. Hayes has declined assignment pursuant to General Order 598. Case reassigned to Judge Roger T. Benitez for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-BEN(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

2013-08-22

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MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Roger T. Benitez is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Dana M. Sabraw for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-DMS(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

2013-08-23

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ORDER Staying Dates in Current Scheduling Orders. Due to the recent reassignment of this case and all related cases to a different District Judge and Magistrate Judge, this Court hereby Orders a stay on all currently pending dates set by Judge Stormes in the Order Following Second Case Management Conference (Doc. No. 345) and the Scheduling Order (Doc. No. 346). Specifically, the stay on all currently pending dates before this Court includes a stay on any pending discovery disputes and the filing of Invalidity Contentions. The stay shall be in effect until further notice. However, the stay shall not apply to the dates set by Judge Stormes in the Order Granting Joint Motion to Accommodate Rolling Production of Documents. (Doc. No. 422.) Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 8/29/2013.(aef) (Entered: 08/30/2013)

2013-08-29

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ORDER Setting Telephonic Status Conference. All parties shall appear for a telephonic conference with the undersigned on September 12, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. On or before September 5, 2013, Plaintiff's counsel shall submit a list identifying all participants for the conference and whom they represent. The list shall be submitted by e-mail to efile_sabraw@casd.uscourts.gov and efile_gallo@casd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 8/29/2013.(aef) (Entered: 08/30/2013)

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MINUTE ORDER: On August 29, 2013, this Court issued an Order Staying Dates in Current Scheduling Orders. (Doc. No. 468.) On August 30, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., this Court will hold a telephonic Status Conference to discuss this Courts Order with counsel for Plaintiff and Defense liaison counsel. The Court will initiate the call. Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 8/30/2013.(aef) (Entered: 08/30/2013)

2013-08-30

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Dana M. Sabraw: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/12/2013. Court to issue order. (Court Reporter/ECR Lee Ann Pence). (Plaintiff Attorney William J Caldarelli, Michael D Fabiano). (Defendant Attorney Dan D Davison, Richard Zembek). (no document attached) (jak) (Entered: 09/12/2013)

2013-09-12

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/12/2013, before Judge Dana M. Sabraw. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lee Ann Pence. Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 10/10/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/21/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/18/2013. (Transcript includes proceedings held in case numbers 11-cv-01810-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00729-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00731-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00732-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00733-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00737-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00739-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00742-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-00858-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01627-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01629-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01630-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01631-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01633-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01634-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01636-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01640-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01642-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01643-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01644-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01646-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01648-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01649-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01650-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01651-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01652-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01653-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01654-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01655-DMS-WVG, 12-cv-01656-DMS-WVG, 13-cv-00350-DMS-WVG, 13-cv-00352-DMS-WVG, 13-cv-00353-DMS-WVG, 13-cv-01072-DMS-WVG, 13-cv-01520-DMS-WVG, and 13-cv-01525-DMS-WVG). (akr) (Entered: 09/19/2013)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand for Patent Infringement against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC, filed by Ameranth, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proof of Service) (Caldarelli, William) (aef). (Entered: 09/30/2013)

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ANSWER to 39 Amended Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against Ameranth, Inc. by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (aef). (Entered: 10/04/2013)

2013-10-04

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ben West on behalf of Ameranth, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(West, Ben)Attorney Ben West added to party Ameranth, Inc.(pty:pla)(aef). (Entered: 10/25/2013)

2013-10-25

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ANSWER to 40 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim of Ticketmaster, LLC and Live Nation by Ameranth, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(West, Ben) (aef). (Entered: 10/28/2013)

2013-10-28

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Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit

2022-04-12

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USCA Case Number

2022-04-18

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Judgment

2022-05-11

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Amended Document (NOT Motion)

2022-05-20

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Dismiss

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Order on Motion to Dismiss

2024-03-04

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Counter Claimant

Ticketmaster, LLC Follow

Represented By

Counter Defendant

Ameranth, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) *6,384,850*, *6,871,325*, *8,146,077* cc:USPTO (kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Ameranth, Inc. of case(s) 3:11-CV-01810 JLS NLS. (Caldarelli, William) Modified on 7/6/2012 - Proposed Low Number Order was prepared; lower-numbered case: 11cv1810-JLS-NLS. (mdc) (Entered: 07/05/2012)

NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Ameranth, Inc. (Caldarelli, William) (Entered: 07/09/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ameranth, Inc. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. served. (Caldarelli, William) (mdc) (Entered: 07/24/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ameranth, Inc.. Ticketmaster, LLC served. (Caldarelli, William) (aef) Modified on 7/25/2012-incorrect judge in caption (aef). (Entered: 07/24/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by John Anthony O'Malley on behalf of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC (O'Malley, John) (srm). (Entered: 08/10/2012)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (O'Malley, John) (srm). (Entered: 08/10/2012)

ORDER granting 10 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall have up to and including September 10, 2012 to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 8/17/2012. (jao) (cap). (Entered: 08/20/2012)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Richard Zembek appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (cge)(jrd) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Marc L. Delflache appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (cge)(jrd) (Entered: 08/31/2012)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/06/2012)

PRO HAC VICE APPOINTED: Dan Duncan Davison appearing for Defendants Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster, LLC. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(ag)(jrd) (Entered: 09/12/2012)

ORDER Granting 14 Second Joint Motion to Extend Time for Response. Defendants shall have up to and including September 24, 2012 to file a responsive pleading to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 9/10/2012. (jao)(jrd) (Entered: 09/10/2012)

NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Ticketmaster, LLC (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/24/2012)

NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 09/24/2012)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ameranth, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proof of Service)(Caldarelli, William) (jao). (Entered: 11/08/2012)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 11/13/2012)

ORDER Granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Replies due by 11/21/2012. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 11/14/2012. (jao)(jrd) (Entered: 11/14/2012)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (jao). (Entered: 11/21/2012)

REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by Ameranth, Inc. re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proof of Service)(Caldarelli, William) (jao). (Entered: 02/07/2013)

MINUTE ORDER. Judge William Q. Hayes has declined assignment pursuant to General Order 598. Case reassigned to Judge Roger T. Benitez for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-BEN(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/22/2013)

MINUTE ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Roger T. Benitez is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Dana M. Sabraw for all further proceedings. The new case number is 12cv1648-DMS(WVG).(no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/23/2013)

ANSWER to 39 Amended Complaint, Affirmative Defenses, COUNTERCLAIM against Ameranth, Inc. by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Ticketmaster, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Zembek, Richard) (aef). (Entered: 10/04/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ben West on behalf of Ameranth, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(West, Ben)Attorney Ben West added to party Ameranth, Inc.(pty:pla)(aef). (Entered: 10/25/2013)

ANSWER to 40 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim of Ticketmaster, LLC and Live Nation by Ameranth, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(West, Ben) (aef). (Entered: 10/28/2013)

Notice of Appeal to Federal Circuit

USCA Case Number

Judgment

Amended Document (NOT Motion)

Dismiss

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Track Case Updates

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Ticketmaster, LLC

Ameranth, Inc.

REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) 6,384,850, 6,871,325, 8,146,077 cc:USPTO (kcm) (cap). (Entered: 07/02/2012)