Black Hills Media LLC v. Pioneer Corporation

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US6108686	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8230099	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8214873	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8045952	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8050652	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6985694	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Pioneer Corporation - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-1078303.) - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A(1), # 2 Exhibit A(2), # 3 Exhibit B(1), # 4 Exhibit B(2), # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(dzs, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

2012-05-22

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (dzs, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

2012-05-22

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No Summons Issued (dzs, )

2012-05-22

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Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-00634-RGA, 1:12-cv-00635-RGA, 1:12-cv-00636-RGA, 1:12-cv-00637-RGA (rjb)

2012-05-30

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First Amended Complaint For Patent Infringement against Pioneer Corporation, and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A part 1, # 2 Exhibit A part 2, # 3 Exhibit B part 1, # 4 Exhibit B part 2, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G)(McGonigle, Patricia) Modified on 9/12/2012 (nms). (Entered: 09/12/2012)

2012-09-12

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 6,108,686; 8,230,099; 8,214,873; . (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/12/2012)

2012-09-12

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. on 9/12/2012. (rbe)

2012-09-12

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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Corporation on 9/13/2012. (dzb, )

2012-09-13

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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service Upon Foreign Defendant (Pioneer Corporation) - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/14/2012)

2012-09-14

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SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service Upon Foreign Defendant (Pioneer Corporation) to December 31, 2012, filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/14/2012. (nms)

2012-09-14

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Summons Reissued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., as managing agent and general agent of Pioneer Corporation. (rbe)

2012-09-14

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Black Hills Media LLC. Pioneer Corporation served on 9/14/2012, answer due 10/5/2012. (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

2012-09-21

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Black Hills Media LLC. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. served on 9/14/2012, answer due 10/5/2012. (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

2012-09-21

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Stipulation regarding Waiver and Acknowledgment of Service. (McGonigle, Patricia) Modified on 10/2/2012 (nms). (Entered: 10/01/2012)

2012-10-01

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ORDER Granting 8 Request for Waiver of Service, filed by Black Hills Media LLC (Reset Answer Deadlines: Pioneer Corporation answer due 1/4/2013; Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. answer due 1/4/2013). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/2/2012. (nms) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

2012-10-02

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ANSWER to 3 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc..(Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 12/27/2012 (nms). (Entered: 12/21/2012)

2012-12-21

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Pioneer Corporation for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc... (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 12/21/2012)

2012-12-21

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Black Hills Media LLC (Guerke, Kevin) Modified on 1/3/2013 (nms). (Entered: 01/03/2013)

2013-01-03

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire of Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 01/08/2013)

2013-01-08

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SO ORDERED, re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire of Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/9/2013. (nms)

2013-01-09

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Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 3/21/2013, at 8:30 AM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/23/2013. (nms) (Entered: 01/23/2013)

2013-01-23

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Stephen J. Kontos,Glenn E. Forbis,R. Terrance Rader for Black Hills Media LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-00637-RGA, 1:12-cv-00634-RGA, 1:12-cv-00635-RGA, 1:12-cv-00636-RGA(dmp, )

2013-01-23

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Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Michael Flynn and Kevin Guerke regarding request for continuance of Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference - re 14 Order Setting Scheduling Conference. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2013)

2013-03-14

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ORAL ORDER: Pursuant to the parties request (Letter D.I. 15 ) the Court will continue the Scheduling Conference set for 3/21/2013, and will now hold the Scheduling Conference on 6/13/2013, at 11:30 AM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/15/2013. (nms)

2013-03-15

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Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Michael Flynn and Kevin Guerke regarding request for continuance of Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

2013-05-30

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ORAL ORDER: The letter request to continue the Rule 16(b) Conference is GRANTED. The Rule 16(b) Conference scheduled for 6/13/2013, is CANCELED and will be reset for a date to be determined. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/31/2013. (nms)

2013-05-31

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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel of Rader Fishman & Grauer, PLLC and R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E. Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire by Black Hills Media LLC (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 07/17/2013)

2013-07-17

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert R. Gilman, Esquire - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Counsel)(Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

2013-07-18

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SO ORDERED, re 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert R. Gilman, Esquire filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/18/2013. (nms)

2013-07-18

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne Taichi Alexander and Robert S. Hill of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - filed by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.. (Flynn, Michael) Modified on 8/5/2013 (nms). (Entered: 08/02/2013)

2013-08-02

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MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) - filed by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 8/5/2013 (nms). (Entered: 08/02/2013)

2013-08-02

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ORDER Transferring this case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/5/2013. (nms) (Entered: 08/05/2013)

2013-08-05

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SO ORDERED, re 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne Taichi Alexander and Robert S. Hill of QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP filed by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., Pioneer Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/5/2013. (nms)

2013-08-05

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Remark: Set Answering Brief Deadline re 20 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c). Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/19/2013. (nms)

2013-08-05

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Case transferred to District of Central District of California. Certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (nms)

2013-08-15

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Remark: acknowledgement of receipt of x-fer case. (rwc) (Entered: 08/16/2013)

2013-08-16

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,045,952; 8,050,652; 6,985,694; 6,108,686; 8,230,099; 8,214,873. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 08/19/2013)

2013-08-19

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Follow

Represented By

Pioneer Corporation Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Black Hills Media LLC Follow

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Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (dzs, ) (Entered: 05/23/2012)

No Summons Issued (dzs, )

Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-00634-RGA, 1:12-cv-00635-RGA, 1:12-cv-00636-RGA, 1:12-cv-00637-RGA (rjb)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 6,108,686; 8,230,099; 8,214,873; . (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/12/2012)

Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. on 9/12/2012. (rbe)

Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Corporation on 9/13/2012. (dzb, )

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service Upon Foreign Defendant (Pioneer Corporation) - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/14/2012)

SO ORDERED, re 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Service Upon Foreign Defendant (Pioneer Corporation) to December 31, 2012, filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/14/2012. (nms)

Summons Reissued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., as managing agent and general agent of Pioneer Corporation. (rbe)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Black Hills Media LLC. Pioneer Corporation served on 9/14/2012, answer due 10/5/2012. (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Black Hills Media LLC. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. served on 9/14/2012, answer due 10/5/2012. (McGonigle, Patricia) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

Stipulation regarding Waiver and Acknowledgment of Service. (McGonigle, Patricia) Modified on 10/2/2012 (nms). (Entered: 10/01/2012)

ORDER Granting 8 Request for Waiver of Service, filed by Black Hills Media LLC (Reset Answer Deadlines: Pioneer Corporation answer due 1/4/2013; Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. answer due 1/4/2013). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/2/2012. (nms) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

ANSWER to 3 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc..(Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 12/27/2012 (nms). (Entered: 12/21/2012)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Pioneer Corporation for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc... (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 12/21/2012)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Black Hills Media LLC (Guerke, Kevin) Modified on 1/3/2013 (nms). (Entered: 01/03/2013)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire of Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 01/08/2013)

SO ORDERED, re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire of Rader Fishman & Grauer PLLC filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/9/2013. (nms)

Order Setting Rule 16(b) Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 3/21/2013, at 8:30 AM in Chambers before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/23/2013. (nms) (Entered: 01/23/2013)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Stephen J. Kontos,Glenn E. Forbis,R. Terrance Rader for Black Hills Media LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-00637-RGA, 1:12-cv-00634-RGA, 1:12-cv-00635-RGA, 1:12-cv-00636-RGA(dmp, )

Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Michael Flynn and Kevin Guerke regarding request for continuance of Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference - re 14 Order Setting Scheduling Conference. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2013)

Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Michael Flynn and Kevin Guerke regarding request for continuance of Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference. (Flynn, Michael) (Entered: 05/30/2013)

ORAL ORDER: The letter request to continue the Rule 16(b) Conference is GRANTED. The Rule 16(b) Conference scheduled for 6/13/2013, is CANCELED and will be reset for a date to be determined. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/31/2013. (nms)

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel of Rader Fishman & Grauer, PLLC and R. Terrance Rader, Esquire, Glenn E. Forbis, Esquire, and Stephen J. Kontos, Esquire by Black Hills Media LLC (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 07/17/2013)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert R. Gilman, Esquire - filed by Black Hills Media LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Counsel)(Guerke, Kevin) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

SO ORDERED, re 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert R. Gilman, Esquire filed by Black Hills Media LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/18/2013. (nms)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne Taichi Alexander and Robert S. Hill of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP - filed by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.. (Flynn, Michael) Modified on 8/5/2013 (nms). (Entered: 08/02/2013)

MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c) - filed by Pioneer Corporation, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 8/5/2013 (nms). (Entered: 08/02/2013)

ORDER Transferring this case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/5/2013. (nms) (Entered: 08/05/2013)

SO ORDERED, re 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Wayne Taichi Alexander and Robert S. Hill of QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP filed by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., Pioneer Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/5/2013. (nms)

Remark: Set Answering Brief Deadline re 20 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(c). Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/19/2013. (nms)

Case transferred to District of Central District of California. Certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (nms)

Remark: acknowledgement of receipt of x-fer case. (rwc) (Entered: 08/16/2013)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,045,952; 8,050,652; 6,985,694; 6,108,686; 8,230,099; 8,214,873. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 08/19/2013)

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