Fontem Ventures B.V. v. NJOY, Inc.
2:14-cv-01645
Overview
Case Number
2:14-cv-01645
Filing Date
2014-03-05
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, C.D. California
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Parties
Defendant
Vapor Corp
Represented By
6 Attorneys ListedPorzio Bromberg and Newman PC
Tel: (202) 517-6320
Fax: (202) 517-6322
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-6802
Cummins and White LLP
Tel: (949) 852-1800
Fax: (949) 852-8510
2424 SE Bristol St., Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660-0757
Porzio Bromberg and Newman PC
Tel: (202) 517-1888
Fax: (202) 517-6322
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036
Porzio Bromberg and Newman PC
Tel: (202) 517-1888
Fax: (202) 517-6322
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036
Porzio Bromberg and Newman PC
Tel: (202) 517-6324
Fax: (202) 517-6322
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-6802
Porzio Bromberg and Newman PC
Tel: (202) 517-6320
Fax: (202) 517-6322
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-6802
VMR Products LLC
Represented By
5 Attorneys ListedGregory B. Wood, Esq., Attorney at Law
Tel: (818) 527-1176
19360 Rinaldi St. No., 673, Northridge, CA 91326
Hillyer Legal PLLC
Tel: (202) 686-2884
Fax: (202) 686-2877
5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015-2052
Feldman Gale PA
Tel: (305) 358-5001
Fax: (305) 358-3309
2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3000, Miami, FL 33131-1802
Polsinelli LLP
Tel: (310) 229-1311
Fax: (310) 362-8905
2049 Century Park East, Suite 2900, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Feldman Gale, 880 West First St., Suite 315, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Plaintiff
Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.
Represented By
14 Attorneys ListedPerkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-8000
Fax: (206) 359-9664
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-3132
Fax: (206) 359-4132
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-3895
Fax: (206) 359-4895
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-6889
Fax: (206) 359-7889
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
LTL Attorneys LLP
Tel: (213) 612-8900
Fax: (213) 612-3773
601 South Figueroa St., Suite 3900, Los Angeles, CA 90017
LTL Attorneys LLP
Tel: (213) 612-8900
Fax: (213) 612-3773
300 South Grand Ave., 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie PA
Tel: (602) 351-8000
Fax: (602) 648-7000
2901 North Central Ave., Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-6385
Fax: (206) 359-7385
1201 Third Ave, Ste 4900, Seattle, WA 98101
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-8129
Fax: (206) 359-9129
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (602) 351-8000
Fax: (602) 648-7000
2901 North Central Ave., PO Box 400, Phoenix, AZ 85001-0400
Fontem Ventures B.V.
Represented By
14 Attorneys ListedPerkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-8000
Fax: (206) 359-9664
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-3132
Fax: (206) 359-4132
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-3895
Fax: (206) 359-4895
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-6889
Fax: (206) 359-7889
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
LTL Attorneys LLP
Tel: (213) 612-8900
Fax: (213) 612-3773
601 South Figueroa St., Suite 3900, Los Angeles, CA 90017
LTL Attorneys LLP
Tel: (213) 612-8900
Fax: (213) 612-3773
300 South Grand Ave., 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (310) 788-9900
Fax: (310) 788-3399
1888 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1721
Perkins Coie PA
Tel: (602) 351-8000
Fax: (602) 648-7000
2901 North Central Ave., Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-6385
Fax: (206) 359-7385
1201 Third Ave, Ste 4900, Seattle, WA 98101
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (206) 359-8129
Fax: (206) 359-9129
1201 Third Ave., Suite 4900, Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Perkins Coie LLP
Tel: (602) 351-8000
Fax: (602) 648-7000
2901 North Central Ave., PO Box 400, Phoenix, AZ 85001-0400
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, C.D. California
Presiding Judge
George H. Wu
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-13469287 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V., Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Attorney Michael Jonathan Wise added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Michael Jonathan Wise added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla))(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Related Case(s): CV11-0367; CV11-6268; CV12-5454; CV12-5455; CV12-5456; CV12-5462; CV12-5466; CV12-5468; CV12-5470; CV12-5472; CV12-5477; CV12-5482 (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2014)
2014-03-05
1
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (car) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-03-06
1
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant NJOY, Inc. (car) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-03-06
1
ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Gary A. Feess, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. CV 11-00367 GAF(FFMx) (rn) (Entered: 03/13/2014)
2014-03-13
1
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE TO THE PATENT PILOT PROGRAM by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Case transferred from Judge Stephen V. Wilson to Judge George H. Wu for all further proceedings. Case number now reads CV 14-01645 GW(MRWx). (rn) (Entered: 03/18/2014)
2014-03-18
1
STANDING ORDER Re Final Pre-Trial Conferences for Civil Jury Trials Before Judge George H. Wu. (kss) (Entered: 03/21/2014)
2014-03-20
1
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Fontem Ventures B.V., Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., upon Defendant NJOY, Inc. served on 3/11/2014, answer due 4/1/2014. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Amy McLaren, Registered Agent Authorized to Accept Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons returned. (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 03/25/2014)
2014-03-25
1
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to NJOY, Inc. answer now due 5/1/2014, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc..(Attorney Gunnar B Gundersen, IV added to party NJOY, Inc.(pty:dft))(Gundersen, Gunnar) (Entered: 03/27/2014)
2014-03-27
1
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant NJOY, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V., Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 04/08/2014)
2014-04-08
1
ANSWER to Amended Complaint, 14 JURY DEMAND. and Counterclaims filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc..(Viscounty, Perry) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-01
1
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc., (Viscounty, Perry) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-01
1
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc. (Viscounty, Perry) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-01
1
COUNTERCLAIM against Counter Defendant Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.; Jury Demand, filed by Counter-Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (pj)
2014-05-01
1
No Actions
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H. Wu:, On the Courts own motion, a Scheduling Conference is set for June 23, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Counsel arereminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by F.R.C.P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ordered to be present. A Joint 26(f) Report shall be filed with the Court no later than June 9, 2014. See Local Rule 26-1. (see attached for further details0 (pj) (Entered: 05/07/2014)
2014-05-07
1
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIMS filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V..(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 05/23/2014)
2014-05-23
1
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7-10 days, filed by Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V... (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-09
1
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lauren C Sliger counsel for Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Filed by Plaintiff and Counter-Defendants FONTEM VENTURES B.V. and FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.. (Sliger, Lauren) (Entered: 06/18/2014)
2014-06-18
1
MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge George H. Wu, Tutorial Hearing December 4, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Claim Construction Hearing December 15, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Post-Mediation Status Conference February 19, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Pretrial Conference August 6, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Jury Trial August 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAILS)Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (pj) (Entered: 06/25/2014)
2014-06-23
1
TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Scheduling Conference, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, 22, as to Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. Court Reporter. Court will contact Deborah Muench at dmuench@perkinscoie.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: June 23, 2014. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Dueppen, Lara) (Entered: 06/27/2014)
2014-06-27
1
NOTICE of Service of NJOY, Inc.'s Initial Disclosures filed by Defendant/Counterclaimant NJOY, Inc.. (Gundersen, Gunnar) (Entered: 06/30/2014)
2014-06-30
1
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 6/23/14 8:59 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number www.katiethibodeaux.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/11/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/21/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/19/2014. (Thibodeaux, Katie) (Entered: 07/21/2014)
2014-07-21
1
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 6/23/14 8:59 am re Transcript 25 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Thibodeaux, Katie) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/21/2014)
2014-07-21
1
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Joseph P Hamilton counsel for Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Adding Joseph P. Hamilton as attorney as counsel of record for Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.. (Attorney Joseph P Hamilton added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:cd), Attorney Joseph P Hamilton added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Joseph P Hamilton added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Joseph P Hamilton added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:cd))(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/30/2014)
2014-07-30
1
Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/10/2014)
2014-09-10
1
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS ORDER REQUIRING (1) FURTHER MEET ANDCONFER REGARDING TERMS TO BE CONSTRUED, (2) SUBMISSION OF REVISED JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION AND PREHEARING STATEMENT, (3) SUBMISSION OF ANNOTATED COPIES OF THE PATENTS-IN-SUIT by Judge George H. Wu: Therefore, the parties are ORDERED to further meet and confer to reduce the number of terms for construction to 15 or fewer. The parties shall file a revised Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement no later than September 30, 2014. (SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAILS (pj) (Entered: 09/16/2014)
2014-09-16
1
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/20/2014 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gundersen, Gunnar) (Entered: 09/22/2014)
2014-09-22
1
DECLARATION of Gunnar B. Gundersen in support of MOTION to Stay Case pending Resolution of Inter Partes Review 30 filed by Counter Claimant NJOY, Inc., Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Gundersen, Gunnar) (Entered: 09/22/2014)
2014-09-22
1
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: denying 30 Motion to Stay Case **SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS** (jag) (Entered: 09/24/2014)
2014-09-24
1
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael J Song counsel for Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Adding Michael J. Song as attorney as counsel of record for FONTEM VENTURES B.V. and FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff FONTEM VENTURES B.V. and FONTEM HOLDINGS 1 B.V.. (Attorney Michael J Song added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:cd), Attorney Michael J Song added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Michael J Song added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Michael J Song added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:cd))(Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/26/2014)
2014-09-26
1
Revised Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. re: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, 29 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/30/2014)
2014-09-30
1
STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Opening and Reply Claim Construction Briefs filed by Defendant/Counterclaimant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 10/30/2014)
2014-10-30
1
ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Exceed Page Limitation 35 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the page limits for the Opening and Reply Claim Construction Briefs be set at thirty-five pages. (pj) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-10-31
1
BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lara Dueppen, # 2 Exhibit 1-19 to Dueppen Declaration)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
1
NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Physical Exhibits 20-24 re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 (Wise, Michael) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
1
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
1
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
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BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gunnar B. Gundersen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/03/2014)
2014-11-03
2
NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Counter Claimant NJOY, Inc., Defendant NJOY, Inc.. correcting Brief (non-motion non-appeal), 39 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 11/05/2014)
2014-11-05
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Richard T Mulloy on behalf of Defendant NJOY, Inc. (Attorney Richard T Mulloy added to party NJOY, Inc.(pty:dft))(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24
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REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Richard Mulloy in place of attorney Gunnar B. Gundersen Request for Approval of Substitution or Withdrawal of Counsel filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24
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TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): by Judge George H. Wu; The Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the Tutorial hearing set for December 4, 2014, to January 8, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The Markman Hearing set for December 15, 2014 is CONTINUED to January 22, 2015 at 08:30 a.m.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney John Allcock on behalf of Defendant NJOY, Inc. (Attorney John Allcock added to party NJOY, Inc.(pty:dft))(Allcock, John) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25
1
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Brent Kevin Yamashita on behalf of Defendant NJOY, Inc. (Attorney Brent Kevin Yamashita added to party NJOY, Inc.(pty:dft))(Yamashita, Brent) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25
1
RESPONSE filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.to Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Richard Mulloy, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25
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RESPONSE filed by Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.to Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 Plaintiff's Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Dueppen and Exhibits 1-7)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25
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ORDER ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY by Judge George H. Wu: granting 42 Request to Substitute Attorney DLA Piper LLP (US) instead of Latham & Watkins (Attorney Perry J Viscounty; Gunnar B Gundersen, IV and Ryan R Owens terminated) (pj) (Entered: 12/02/2014)
2014-12-01
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Second Revised Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12
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Second Revised Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
2014-12-12
2
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Consolidate Cases, as to CV14-8144-GW (MRWx); CV14-09263-GW (MRWx), filed by Defendants NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 12/18/2014)
2014-12-18
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Opposition re: MOTION to Consolidate Cases, as to CV14-8144-GW (MRWx); CV14-09263-GW (MRWx), 50 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 12/22/2014)
2014-12-22
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MINUTE ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE 50 AND CONTINUE THE CASE SCHEDULE IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H. Wu: Therefore, the Court rules as follows: The first wave cases are consolidated with each other under Case No. CV 14-01645.Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. NJOY, Inc., CV 14-01645; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. CB Distributors, Inc., CV 14-01649; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. Vapor Corp., CV 14-01650; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. FIN Branding Group, LLC, CV 14-01651; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. Ballantyne Brands, LLC, CV 14-01652; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. Spark Industries, LLC, CV 14-01653; Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. Logic Technology Development LLC, CV 14-01654 Fontem Ventures, B.V. v. VMR Products, LLC, CV 14-01655 The second and third wave cases are consolidated with each other under Case No. CV14-8144. (SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAILS) The Court sets a scheduling conference for CV14-8144 on January 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., to coincide with the claim construction hearing in CV 14-01645. In their Joint Rule 26(f) Report, which shall be filed no later than January 15, 2015. Plaintiff shall serve infringement contentions in the consolidated second and third wave cases, CV14-8144, no later than January 12, 2015. Cases associated with Lead Case CV-14-1645-GW(MRWx). (pj) Modified on 1/2/2015 (pj). (Entered: 01/02/2015)
2014-12-23
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MINUTES OF TUTORIAL HEARING: Tutorial hearing held before Judge George H. Wu: Court hears argument. Defendants will have until January 13, 2015, to file a two-page brief regarding the recent decision made by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Plaintiffs response will be due on or before January 16, 2015. The Markman Hearing remains set for January 22, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (shb) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
2015-01-08
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NOTICE OF LODGING filed Notice of Lodging of Tutorial Slides re Status Conference, 53 (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
2015-01-13
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EFFECT OF RELATED PTO PROCEEDINGS ON CURRENT LITIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
2015-01-13
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Nicole M Smith counsel for Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Filed by Defendants CB Distributors and DR Distributors, LLC dba 21ST Century Smoke, LLC. (Attorney Nicole M Smith added to party CB Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Nicole M Smith added to party DR Distributors, LLC(pty:dft))(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-14
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alex S Yap counsel for Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC. (Attorney Alex S Yap added to party CB Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Alex S Yap added to party DR Distributors, LLC(pty:dft))(Yap, Alex) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-14
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Dylan James Raife counsel for Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors LLC dba 21ST Century Smoke, LLC. (Attorney Dylan James Raife added to party CB Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Dylan James Raife added to party DR Distributors, LLC(pty:dft))(Raife, Dylan) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-14
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CORRECTED EFFECT OF RELATED PTO PROCEEDINGS ON CURRENT LITIGATION (TO REMOVE SIGNATURE BLOCK OF DEFENDANT LOEC, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 01/16/2015)
2015-01-16
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NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. correcting Miscellaneous Document 55 (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 01/16/2015)
2015-01-16
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RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.to Miscellaneous Document 55 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 01/16/2015)
2015-01-16
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MINUTES OF CLAIMS CONSTRUCTION HEARING held before Judge George H. Wu: Court and counsel confer. The Court adopts the attached Order re Disputes in Joint Scheduling ConferenceReport as its Final Order. Parties are advised that all subsequent filings will now be filed under Fontem Ventures, B.V., et al. v. NJOY, Inc., et al., CV 14-1645-GW(MRWx). Counsel will be required to file a Notice of Appearance in order to receive electronic service of all subsequent filings. The Courts Tentative Rulings on Claims Construction is also circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. For reasons stated on the record, the Claims Construction Hearing is TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. Court to issue its ruling. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (pj) (Entered: 01/27/2015)
2015-01-22
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Vapor Corp identifying VAPOR CORP. as Corporate Parent. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael A DiNardo on behalf of Defendant Spark Industries LLC (DiNardo, Michael) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS RULINGS ON CLAIMS CONSTRUCTION by Judge George H. Wu: re: Markman Hearing The Courts Rulings on Claims Construction is attached hereto 64 . (pj) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-01-29
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Fontems' Answer to NJOY Counterclaims (cv14-8144) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
2015-02-02
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Fontems' Answer to NJOY Counterclaims (cv14-9263) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
2015-02-02
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Heather J Hubbard counsel for Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC. Heather J. Hubbard is no longer attorney of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation and Fin Branding Group, LLC. (Attorney Heather J Hubbard added to party Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd. (pty:dft))(Hubbard, Heather) (Entered: 02/04/2015)
2015-02-04
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Fontems' Answer to FIN/Ecig Counterclaims (14-8156) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/05/2015)
2015-02-05
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Fontems' Answer to FIN/Ecig Counterclaims (14-9268) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/05/2015)
2015-02-05
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Fontem Answer to Vapor Counterclaims (14-8155) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-09
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Fontem Answer to Vapor Counterclaims (14-9267) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-09
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Fontems Answer to Ballantyne Counterclaims (14-8157) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-09
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Fontems Answer to Ballantyne Counterclaims (14-9269) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-09
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu Granting Request for Approval of Substitution of Attorney Joel T. Beres for Defendants Fin Branding Group, LLC and Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd. in place of Attorneys Laura P. Merritt and Jennifer Lyn Weaver, Waller Landsden Dortch & Davis LLP. (gk) (Entered: 02/11/2015)
2015-02-10
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Fontems Answer to VMR Counterclaims (14-8161) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/17/2015)
2015-02-17
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Fontems Answer to VMR Counterclaims (14-9273) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/17/2015)
2015-02-17
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney David A Dillard on behalf of Defendant Ballantyne Brands, LLC (Dillard, David) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
2015-02-18
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Katherine L Quigley on behalf of Defendant Ballantyne Brands, LLC (Quigley, Katherine) (Entered: 02/18/2015)
2015-02-18
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APPLICATION for attorney Tyler R. Bowen to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15237461 paid.) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 02/19/2015)
2015-02-19
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Todd Matthew Malynn on behalf of Defendant VMR Products LLC (Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 02/19/2015)
2015-02-19
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Tyler R. Bowen to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15237461 paid.) 80 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: No signature on Application. Local counsel did not sign the application. See LR 11-1. See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-02-20
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NOTICE Defendants' Notice Regarding Institution of Inter Partes Review of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,393,331 and 8,490,628 filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 02/20/2015)
2015-02-20
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 80 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Tyler R. Bowen on behalf of Plaintiff, designating Joseph P. Hamilton as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-23
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC (Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-24
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EXHIBIT Filed filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. Exhibits A and B to Defendants' Notice Regarding Institution of Inter Partes Review of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,393,331 and 8,490,628 as to Notice (Other) 83 . (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-24
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant Ballantyne Brands, LLC identifying Steel Partners LLP as Corporate Parent. (Dillard, David) (Entered: 02/25/2015)
2015-02-25
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APPLICATION for attorney Melissa H, Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15277375 paid.) filed by Defendants and Counterclaimants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC, Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stephens, John) (Entered: 02/26/2015)
2015-02-26
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APPLICATION for attorney Justin F. McNaughton to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15277639 paid.) filed by Defendants and Counterclaimants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC, Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stephens, John) (Entered: 02/26/2015)
2015-02-26
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Exhibit (non-trial) 86 . The following error(s) was found: Title page is missing. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (kss) (Entered: 02/26/2015)
2015-02-26
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 89 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Justin F. McNaughton on behalf of Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC and for Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation, designating John B. Stephens as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-02
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 88 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Melissa H. Smith on behalf of Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC and for Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation, designating John B. Stephens as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-02
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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 03/19/2015)
2015-03-19
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 5/4/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Lara J. Dueppen, # 2 Exhibit 1-6, # 3 Exhibit 7-17, # 4 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 04/03/2015)
2015-04-03
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BRIEF filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. Defendants' Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jesse Hindman, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-09
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BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Plaintiffs' Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lara J. Dueppen, # 2 Exhibit 1-10, # 3 Exhibit 11-16)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 04/09/2015)
2015-04-09
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Thomas Jesse Hindman on behalf of Defendant NJOY, Inc. (Attorney Thomas Jesse Hindman added to party NJOY, Inc.(pty:dft))(Hindman, Thomas) (Entered: 04/10/2015)
2015-04-10
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of Richard J. Oparil in Opposition to MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of Nicole M. Smith in Opposition to MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of Joel Beres in Opposition MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of David A. Dillard in Opposition MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of Gregory L. Hillyer in Opposition to MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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DECLARATION of Spencer Thompson in opposition to MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to to Amend Invalidity Contentions submitted collectively by Defendants NJOY, FIN, ECIG, Ballantyne, DB Distributors, Logic, VMR, Spark and Vapor and filed by Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC. Motion set for hearing on 5/11/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions, # 2 Declaration of Melissa Smith, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 1, Attachment A, # 5 Exhibit 1, Attachment B, # 6 Exhibit 1, Attachment C, # 7 Exhibit 1, Attachment D, Part 1, # 8 Exhibit 1, Attachment D, Part 2, # 9 Exhibit 1, Attachment E, # 10 Exhibit 2, # 11 Exhibit 3)(Stephens, John) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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EXHIBIT Filed filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. Corrected Exhibit 13 to Defendants' Claim Construction Brief as to Brief (non-motion non-appeal), 95 . (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 04/14/2015)
2015-04-14
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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge George H. Wu: The Court will hear both Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 and Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 105 on 5/7/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. Defendants' Reply shall be filed on or before 4/23/2015. Court Reporter: None Present. (gk) (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-04-14
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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge George H. Wu: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement 93 and Opening Claim Construction Briefs 95, 96 . In those documents, the parties identify at least 7 distinct terms for construction. (The Court considers "substantially perpendicular" distinct from "substantially aligned"). The Court previously instructed the parties that they may elect five or fewer terms for construction. While the Court accepts that there may have been some confusion, to be clear, the Court will not construe more than five terms, total. The parties may elect the five terms they want the Court to construe before filing their responsive briefs; alternatively, they may brief all seven terms, and the Court will elect which five it wants to construe. Court Reporter: None Present. (gk) (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-04-14
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TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): by Judge George H. Wu: The Court has reviewed the parties Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement 93 and Opening Claim Construction Briefs 95 96 . In those documents, the parties identify at least 7 distinct terms for construction. (The Court considers substantially perpendicular distinct from substantially aligned). The Court previously instructed the parties that they may elect five or fewer terms for construction. While the Court accepts that there may have been some confusion, to be clear, the Court will not construe more than five terms, total. The parties may elect the five terms they want the Court to construe before filing their responsive briefs; alternatively, they may brief all seven terms, and the Court will elect which five it wants to construe. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-04-15
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First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney William J McKeague on behalf of Defendant Vapor Corp (Attorney William J McKeague added to party Vapor Corp(pty:dft))(McKeague, William) (Entered: 04/16/2015)
2015-04-16
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OPPOSITION to MOTION for Leave to to Amend Invalidity Contentions submitted collectively by Defendants NJOY, FIN, ECIG, Ballantyne, DB Distributors, Logic, VMR, Spark and Vapor and 105 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-20
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REPLY MOTION for Leave to Amend Infringement Contentions 94 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 04/20/2015)
2015-04-20
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Vapor filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 5/13/2015 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2015)
2015-04-22
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Logic filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 5/13/2015 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit 1, # 9 Exhibit 2, # 10 Exhibit 3, # 11 Exhibit 4, # 12 Exhibit 5, # 13 Exhibit 6, # 14 Exhibit 7, # 15 Exhibit 8, # 16 Exhibit 9, # 17 Exhibit 10, # 18 Exhibit 11, # 19 Exhibit 12, # 20 Exhibit 13, # 21 Exhibit 14, # 22 Exhibit 15, # 23 Declaration, # 24 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2015)
2015-04-22
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REPLY in support of MOTION for Leave to to Amend Invalidity Contentions submitted collectively by Defendants NJOY, FIN, ECIG, Ballantyne, DB Distributors, Logic, VMR, Spark and Vapor and 105 filed by Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC. (Stephens, John) (Entered: 04/23/2015)
2015-04-23
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REPLY filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc. to Brief (non-motion non-appeal), 96 Defendants' Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jesse Hindman, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 04/23/2015)
2015-04-23
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REPLY filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. to Brief (non-motion non-appeal), 96 Fontems' Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lara Dueppen, # 2 Exhibit 1-7)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 04/23/2015)
2015-04-23
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SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Telephone Conference set for April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The clerk will provide call-in instructions to the parties. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-24
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MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. IT IS ORDERED as follows: The production must be substantially completed by Friday, May 1. The parties will appear for a further telephonic status conference on May 5 at 3 p.m. As to the motion against Logic, the motion is GRANTED regarding all of the requests other than those regarding production of samples of non-infringing / non-accused products. Logic will produce responsive materials or interrogatory answers by or before May 13. The Court reserves decision on the remaining issue. Plaintiff may submit an optional supplemental position paper (not to exceed 8 pages) by April 30 addressing Defendants response to the motion. After that, the Court will take the matter under submission or set a further status conference. The hearing previously set for May 13 is VACATED. (See Minute Order for further details) 114 Motion to CompelCourt Recorder: CS 4/28/2015. (vm) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28
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Joint STIPULATION for Order Regarding E-Discovery filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28
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Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28
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ORDER GRANTING E-DISCOVERY by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. re Stipulation for Order 120 (vm) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Courtney Michelle Prochnow counsel for Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Adding Courtney Prochnow as counsel of record for Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.. (Attorney Courtney Michelle Prochnow added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Courtney Michelle Prochnow added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:cd), Attorney Courtney Michelle Prochnow added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Courtney Michelle Prochnow added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:cd))(Prochnow, Courtney) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29
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PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Order for details) re Stipulation for Protective Order 121 (vm) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29
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** DOCUMENT IS STRICKEN PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER, DOCUMENT 128, DATED 05/01/15 APPLICATION for attorney Jerry A. Reidinger to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15631763 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice)(Hamilton, Joseph) Modified on 5/1/2015 (lt). (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Jerry A. Reidinger to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15631763 paid.) 125 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Applicant failed to supply Good Standing Certificates for each of the state bar for each of the states that the attorney is admitted of that particular state bar. See LR 83-2.1.3.3 (IL). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
2015-04-30
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SUPPLEMENT to MOTION to Compel Logic 114 Notice of Withdrawal of Portions of Motion to Compel filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
2015-04-30
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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Notice of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A),,, 126 by Judge George H. Wu. The document is stricken 125 and counsel is ordered to comply with Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3. (lt) (Entered: 05/01/2015)
2015-05-01
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APPLICATION for attorney Jerry A. Riedinger to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Fees Previously Paid 04-29-2015 Receipt number 0973-15631763)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 05/04/2015)
2015-05-04
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MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. The Court conducted a telephone conference today. The matter is continued to May 12, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. for a further telephonic status conference. Court Recorder: CS 5/5/2015. (vm) (Entered: 05/06/2015)
2015-05-05
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 129 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jerry A. Riedinger on behalf of Plaintiff, designating Joseph P. Hamilton as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
2015-05-06
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MINUTES OF PLAINTIFF FONTEM'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS 94 DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS [105)held before Judge George H. Wu. Court and counsel confer. The Tentative circulated and attached hereto, is adopted as the Court's Final Ruling. Plaintiff Fontem's Motion is GRANTED. Defendants' Motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Court would GRANT IN PART as to the Hon Application and the argument that the introduction of new matter itself invalidates the patents under 35 U.S.C. §§ 112 and 132, but not as to the argument that unspecified prior art would be applicable should the patents not be entitled to their claimed priority dates. The Court would otherwise DENY Defendants' Motion. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lom) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-07
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MINUTES OF Markman Hearing/Claim Construction held before Judge George H. Wu: The Tentative circulated and attached hereto, is adopted as the Court's Final Ruling. The Court sets a hearing on Defendants' renewed motion to stay for 6/22/2015 at 8:30 AM. Parties may stipulate to the briefing schedule, except the reply, which will be filed by 6/12/2015. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-07
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Caroline C Maxwell on behalf of Defendant Vapor Corp (Attorney Caroline C Maxwell added to party Vapor Corp(pty:dft))(Maxwell, Caroline) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-11
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APPLICATION for attorney KEVIN M. BELL to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE WAIVED.) filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Reza, Iman) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-11
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney KEVIN M. BELL to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE WAIVED.) 135 . The following error(s) was found: A Certificate of Good Standing is not attached to Pro Hac Vice Application. Certificates of Good Standing have been required since 9/08. See LR 83-2.1.3.3. See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64). Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Failed to list the state court where attorney is admitted. Attorney only listed federal courts See Instructions for Applicants (1) (G-64); Attorney used Government only option, noticing Fees Waived. PHV application not entitled to fee waiver. Fee not paid. See LR 83-2.1.3.3(c). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-11
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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: SCHEDULED TELEPHONE CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Plaintiffs counsel informed the clerk that the parties have reached a resolution to the pending discovery dispute. (Docket # 113.) On that basis, the motion is withdrawn and telephone conference setfor May 12, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. is off calendar. (See Minute Order for further details) 113 Motion to Compel (vm) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-12
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APPLICATION for attorney Kaustuv M. Das to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15702417 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Supplement Certification of Current Status)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-12
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APPLICATION for attorney Scott A.M. Chambers to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15704354 paid.) filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Application)(Reza, Iman) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-12
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APPLICATION for attorney Kevin M. Bell to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15711889 paid.) filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Application)(Reza, Iman) (Entered: 05/13/2015)
2015-05-13
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APPLICATION for attorney Jonathan R. Putman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15730668 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-15
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 138 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Kaustuv M. Das on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating Michael J. Song as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-15
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 139 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Scott A. M. Cahmbers on behalf of Defendant Vapor Corp, designating Iman Reza as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-15
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Jonathan R. Putman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15730668 paid.) 141 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Applicant failed to supply Good Standing Certificates for each of the state bar for each of the states that the attorney is admitted of that particular state bar. See LR 83-2.1.3.3 (DC). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 05/15/2015)
2015-05-15
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APPLICATION for attorney Nathan R. Kassebaum to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15739962 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/18/2015)
2015-05-18
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 140 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Kevin M. Bell on behalf of Defendant Vapor Corp, designating Iman Reza as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/18/2015)
2015-05-18
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel PRODUCTION OF JOINT DEFENSE AGREEMENT filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 6/10/2015 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit A-J, # 3 Exhibit Declaration, Exh 1 and 2, # 4 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/18/2015)
2015-05-18
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 145 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Nathan R. Kassebaum on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating Michael J. Song as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
2015-05-19
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APPLICATION for attorney Tyler C. Peterson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15756774 paid.) filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/20/2015)
2015-05-20
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 149 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Tyler C. Peterson on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating Michael J. Song as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 05/26/2015)
2015-05-22
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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In support of Ex Parte application, # 2 Declaration Todd M. Malynn, # 3 Exhibit 1 Under Seal, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3 Under Seal, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7 Under Seal, # 10 Proposed Order)(Malynn, Todd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/4/2015: # 11 Memorandum ISO of Motion to Compel (Redacted), # 12 Declaration of Todd Malynn (Redacted)) (vm). (Entered: 05/27/2015)
2015-05-27
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Application to file exhibits Under Seal re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony 151 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 05/27/2015)
2015-05-27
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Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel, 147 filed by of Withdrawal Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/27/2015)
2015-05-27
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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO FILE AND LODGE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER SHORTENING TIME AND MOTION FOR AN IN CAMERA INSPECTION, TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND RULE 30(B)(6) DEPOSITIONS, AND FOR OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the documents identified as Exhibits 1, 3 and7 to the Declaration of Todd M. Malynn, and the Deposition Transcript of PeterSheridan, are to be filed or lodged under seal. (See Order for further details) re Miscellaneous Document 152 (vm) (Entered: 05/28/2015)
2015-05-28
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MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: RESPONSE TO EX PARTE DISCOVERY MOTION by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. If Plaintiff wishes to submit a response to the defense ex parte discovery motion (Docket # 151), it may do so by noon on Friday, May 29. The Court will conduct a brief telephone hearing on the motion on Tuesday, June 2 at 11:30 a.m. (unless the parties resolve their grievances before then). (See Minute Order for further details) re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony 151 (vm) (Entered: 05/28/2015)
2015-05-28
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NOTICE of Under Seal Filing filed Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service, # 2 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2015)
2015-05-28
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OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony 151 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael J Song, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3 - FIILED UNDER SEAL, # 5 Exhibit 4 - FIILED UNDER SEAL, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7 - FIILED UNDER SEAL, # 9 Exhibit 8 - FIILED UNDER SEAL, # 10 Exhibit 9 - FIILED UNDER SEAL)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2015)
2015-05-28
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SEALED DOCUMENT- EXHIBITS 1, 3 and 7 to the Declaration of Todd M. Malynn in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for an Order Shortening Time and Motion for an In Camera inspection, to compel production of documents and Rule 30(B)(6) deposition, and for other appropriate relief. (mat) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-28
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SEALED DOCUMENT- NOTICE OF LODGMENT UNDER SEAL OF THE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT OF PETER SHERINDAN. (mat) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-28
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MEMORANDUM in Support Of EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Malynn, Todd) 151 Redacted (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29
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DECLARATION of Todd M. Malynn in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel in camera inspection, document production and deposition testimony 151 Redacted filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29
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APPLICATION for Leave to File Dkt. #151-1 and #151-2 Under Seal Pursuant to Protective Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Dylan Raife, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-05-29
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ORDER RE: SCHEDULED TELEPHONE CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. On the Court's own motion, the telephone conference set for June 2, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. is rescheduled to June 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. re: Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-01
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: denying 141 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice for failure to comply with Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3. Fee shall be returned by the Clerk. Terming Attorney Jonathan R Putman. (lt) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-01
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TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): by Judge George H. Wu; Defendants' did not comply with Local Rule 6. For that reason, the Court CONTINUES the MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 previously scheduled for 06/22/2015 to 6/29/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/02/2015)
2015-06-02
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APPLICATION for attorney Jonathan R. Putman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15826234 paid.) filed by plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/02/2015)
2015-06-02
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MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Minutes for details) Court Recorder: CS 6/2/2015. (vm) (Entered: 06/02/2015)
2015-06-02
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**AMENDED** TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): by Judge George H. Wu; The Court, on its own motion, CONTINUES the MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 previously scheduled for 06/22/2015 to 6/29 /2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-02
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EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Scheduling Order/Discovery Cut-off re 168 Telephone Conference filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In Support, # 2 Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Decl of Todd Malynn, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Decl of Todd Malynn, # 5 Proposed Order)(Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: IN CAMERA REVIEW OF BOARD DOCUMENT by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Minute Order for details) (vm) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 167 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jonathan R. Putman on behalf of Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., designating Joseph P. Hamilton as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-03
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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO FILE DKT. #151-1 AND DKT. #151-12 UNDER SEAL PURSUANT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Order for details) 162 Application for Leave (vm) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-04
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS EX PARTE APPLICATION by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Order for details) re Notice of Under Seal Filing 156 (vm) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-04
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Joint STIPULATION for Relief from from the Discovery Cut Off to Complete Deposition of Peter Sheridans deposition re Telephone Conference 168 VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-04
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Notice of Withdrawal of Ex Parte Application for Relief, 169 VMR Products LLC. (Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-04
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STIPULATION to Continue And Application To Extend Deadlines Related To Expert Discovery On Damages Only filed by Plainitffs/Counter-defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael J. Song, # 2 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 06/04/2015)
2015-06-04
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SEALED DOCUMENT-PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION (pj) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-04
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**SEALED**DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Deposing Peter Sheridan on 5/13/15,. (bp). (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-04
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**SEALED**DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Deposing Ged Shudall on 5/22/15,. (bp) . (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-04
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**SEALED**DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Deposing Marc Micheslsen on 5/21/15,. (bp). (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-04
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**SEALED**DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Deposing Hans Verleur on 5/21/15,. (bp) (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-04
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**SEALED**DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT Deposing Josh Rabinowitz on 5/6/15. (bp). (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-04
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TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Markman Hearing, 133, Motion Hearing,,,, Link Motions to Minutes,,,, Order on Motion for Leave,,,,,,, 132, as to plaintiffs/counter-defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. Court Reporter. Court will contact Ivone Valenzuela at Ivalenzuela@perkinscoie.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: Two Motions/Claim Construction (All). Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
2015-06-05
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation for Relief 175 The Court hereby GRANTS limited relief from the discovery cut off to complete Mr. Sheridans deposition on the followingtopics with the following limitations: (see attached for further details) (pj) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-05
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Continue, 177 Due Date for Opening Expert Reports on Damages July 9, 2015; Due Date for RebuttalExpert Reports on Damages August 6, 2015; Expert Discovery onDamages CutoffAugust 27, 2015; Motion hearing Cutoff(non-damages issues)September 10, 2015; Motion hearing Cutoff(damages issues)October 1, 2015; (pj) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-05
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Request for Clarification of Briefing Schedule filed by Defendant Spark Industries LLC and Jointly with all Defendants re: MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 (DiNardo, Michael) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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OPPOSITION to MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1-5, # 3 Exhibit 7, # 4 Exhibit 6)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of Under Seal Filing filed Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) Modified on 6/12/2015 (lom). (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. of Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): by Judge George H. Wu: In response to Defendants' Request for Clarification of Briefing Schedule, 182, the Court clarifies that the deadline for Defendants to file their reply in support of their motion to stay, 163, is continued to June 15.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-09
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TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Markman Hearing,,, 64, Status Conference, 53, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 65, as to plaintiffs/counter-defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. Court Reporter. Court will contact Ivone Valenzuela at IValenzuela@perkinscoie.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: January 8, 2015 and January 22, 2015. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 06/09/2015)
2015-06-09
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBIT 2 TO THE DECLARATION OF JOSEPH P. HAMILTON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' RENEWED MOTION TO STAY PENDING INTER PARTES REVIEW 184 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby grants its Application and hereby orders that the documents listed below shall be filed under seal. 1. Exhibit "2" to the Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton (Excerpts ofDeposition Transcript of Gerald Shudall). IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom) (Entered: 06/12/2015)
2015-06-09
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SEALED DOCUMENT-EXHIBIT 2 FILED UNDER SEAL PURSUANT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER DATED APRIL 29, 2015 DECLARATION OF JOSEPH P HAMILTON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' RENEWED MOTION TO STAY PENDING INTER PARTIES REVIEW (pj) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
2015-06-10
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC of Application to File Under Seal; Proposed Order; Confidential Exhibits to Decl. of Nicole Smith. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-15
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC of Application to File Under Seal; Proposed Order; Reply Brief ISO Renewed Motion to Stay. (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-15
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REPLY in support of MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 [REDACTED] filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nicole Smith, # 2 Exhibit A to Smith Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Smith Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Smith Declaration [Redacted])(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-15
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APPLICATION to File Under Seal Exhibits to the Declaration of Nicole Smith in Support of Reply Brief in Support of Renewed Motion to Stay filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC dba 21st Century Smoke, LLC, NJOY, Inc., FIN Branding Group, LLC, Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation, Ballantyne Brands, LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, Spark Industries, LLC, VMR Products, Inc., Vapor Corp. Lodged Proposed Order. (gk) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-16
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APPLICATION to File Under Seal Reply Brief in Support of Renewed Motion to Stay filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC dba 21st Century Smoke, LLC, NJOY, Inc., FIN Branding Group, LLC, Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation, VMR Products, Inc., Vapor Corp. Lodged Proposed Order. (gk) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 199 Application to File Under Seal Reply Brief in SUppoert of Renewed Motion to Stay (shb) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu: granting 198 Application to File Exhibits Under Seal to the Declaration of Nicole Smith in Support of Reply Brief in Support of Renewed Motion to Stay (shb) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBIT B TO THE DECLARATION OF NICOLE SMITH IN SUPPORT OF REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF RENEWED MOTIONTO STAY 163 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (shb) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17
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SEALED DOCUMENT - REPLY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S RENEWED MOTION TO STRY PENDING INTER PARTES REVIEW 163 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (shb) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF NICOLE SMITH IN SUPPORT OR REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF RENEWED MOTION TO STAY 163 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (shb) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion to Limit the Number of Asserted Claims filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. Motion set for hearing on 7/20/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Victor de Gyarfas, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Proposed Order) (De Gyarfas, Victor) (Entered: 06/22/2015)
2015-06-22
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NOTICE RE: RENEWED MOTION TO STAY PENDING INTER PARTES REVIEW (DKT. NO. 163) re MOTION to Stay Case pending Inter Partes Review 163 filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 06/26/2015)
2015-06-26
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 7/27/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration Brent K. Yamashita, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Proposed Order) (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
2015-06-29
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OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion to Limit the Number of Asserted Claims 205 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Micheal J. Song, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
2015-06-29
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MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu RE: Defendants' Renewed Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review 163 . The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. For reasons stated on the record, Defendants' motion is TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. Court to issue its ruling. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) (Entered: 07/01/2015)
2015-06-29
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NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 207 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 7)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 06/30/2015)
2015-06-30
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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) RULING ON DEFENDANTS' RENEWED MOTION TO STAY PENDING INTER PARTES REVIEW by Judge George H. Wu: In light of the oral argument at the 6/29/2015, the Court will adopt its tentative as its final. Defendants' Renewed Motion 163 is DENIED. Court Reporter: None Present. (gk) (Entered: 07/01/2015)
2015-06-30
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REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Motion to Limit the Number of Asserted Claims 205 filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Victor de Gyarfas in Support, # 2 Exhibit 8 to de Gyarfas Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 9 to de Gyarfas Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 10 to de Gyarfas Declaration)(De Gyarfas, Victor) (Entered: 07/06/2015)
2015-07-06
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OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 207 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1-8, # 3 Exhibit 9-17)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 07/06/2015)
2015-07-06
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REPLY Support of Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 207 filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Brent Yamashita, # 2 Declaration David Dillard, # 3 Declaration Dylan Raife, # 4 Declaration Gregory Hillyer, # 5 Declaration Melissa Hunter Smith, # 6 Declaration Michael DiNardo, # 7 Declaration Richard Oparil, # 8 Declaration Victor de Gyarfas)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
2015-07-13
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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 1/8/15 9:31 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number www.katiethibodeaux.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/5/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2015. (Thibodeaux, Katie) (Entered: 07/15/2015)
2015-07-15
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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 1/22/15 8:59 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number www.katiethibodeaux.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/5/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2015. (Thibodeaux, Katie) (Entered: 07/15/2015)
2015-07-15
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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 5/7/15 8:59 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number www.katiethibodeaux.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 8/5/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2015. (Thibodeaux, Katie) (Entered: 07/15/2015)
2015-07-15
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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 1/8/15 9:31 am; 1/22/15 8:59 am; 5/7/15 8:59 am re Transcript 215, 217, 216 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Thibodeaux, Katie) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/15/2015)
2015-07-15
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Notice of Filing Transcript
2015-07-15
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MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu RE: Defendants' Motion to Limit the Number of Asserted Claims 205 . Based on the Tentative, and for reasons stated on the record, Defendants' Motion is GRANTED in part. See document for details. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) (Entered: 07/22/2015)
2015-07-20
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MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu RE: Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 207 . Court hears oral argument. The Tentative circulated and attached hereto, is adopted as the Court's Final Ruling. Defendants' motion is DENIED. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
2015-07-20
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Ramsey M Al-Salam on behalf of Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attorney Ramsey M Al-Salam added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Ramsey M Al-Salam added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla))(Al-Salam, Ramsey) (Entered: 07/28/2015)
2015-07-28
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STIPULATION to Continue Dates to Conduct the Neil Sheehan Deposition and Motion Hearing Cutoff filed by plaintiffs/counter-defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2015)
2015-08-06
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND APPLICATION TO CONTINUE DATES TO CONDUCT THE NEIL SHEEHAN DEPOSITION AND MOTION HEARING CUTOFF by Judge George H. Wu: The Joint Stipulation and Application to Continue Dates To Conduct the Neil Sheehan Deposition and Motion Hearing Cutoff 222 is GRANTED. Defendants may conduct the deposition of Plaintiffs' expert Neil Sheehan on or before 8/27/2015. The Motion Hearing Cutoff (damages and non-damages issues) is continued to 10/5/2015. In addition, the parties shall submit either an agreed proposal or competing proposals regarding the remaining dates in the case schedule on or before 8/14/2015. (gk) (Entered: 08/11/2015)
2015-08-10
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Joint STIPULATION to Pre-Trial Schedule filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 08/14/2015)
2015-08-14
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Jonathan L McFarland on behalf of Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Attorney Jonathan L McFarland added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Jonathan L McFarland added to party Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.(pty:cd), Attorney Jonathan L McFarland added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Jonathan L McFarland added to party Fontem Ventures B.V.(pty:cd))(McFarland, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/19/2015)
2015-08-19
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ORDER REGARDING PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Amend/Correct 224, Set deadlines and hearings( Last day to conductADR Session 11/6/2015; Last day to servepretrial disclosures 11/30/2015Pretrial Conference set for 12/21/2015 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu., Jury Trial set for 1/5/2016 09:00 AM before Judge George H. Wu., Status Conference set for 11/9/2015 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu.) (pj) (Entered: 08/21/2015)
2015-08-19
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AMENDED MINUTES OF Motion Hearing 221 held before Judge George H. Wu RE: Defendants' Motion for Leave to Amend Invalidity Contentions 207 . Court hears oral argument. The Tentative circulated and attached hereto, is adopted as the Court's Final Ruling. Defendants' motion is DENIED. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (gk) (Entered: 08/27/2015)
2015-08-27
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Joint STIPULATION to Continue Deadlines Related to Motion Hearing Cutoff filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Hamilton, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-31
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND APPLICATION TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO MOTION HEARING CUTOFF 228 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court orders as follows: The Joint Stipulation and Application is GRANTED. The Court extends the current deadlines as follows: Motion Filing Deadline - September 17, 2015; Opposition Filing Deadline - October 1, 2015; Reply Filing Deadline - October 8, 2015; Motion Hearing Cutoff - October 22, 2015. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom) (Entered: 09/02/2015)
2015-09-01
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney John A O'Malley on behalf of Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC (Attorney John A O'Malley added to party Logic Technology Development LLC(pty:dft))(O'Malley, John) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-04
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APPLICATION for attorney George W. Jordan III to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE NOT PAID.) filed by defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Malley, John) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-04
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APPLICATION for attorney Eric G. Swenson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE NOT PAID.) filed by defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Malley, John) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-04
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Eric G. Swenson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE NOT PAID.) 232 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Applicant failed to supply Good Standing Certificates for each of the state bar for each of the states that the attorney is admitted of that particular state bar. See LR 83-2.1.3.3. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 09/08/2015)
2015-09-08
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 231 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney George W. Jordan, III on behalf of Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC, designating John A. O'Malley as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-08
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 232 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Erik G. Swenson on behalf of Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC, designating John A. O'Malley as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-08
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NOTICE OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Defendant VAPOR CORP. Vapor Corp. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-10
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendant Vapor Corp of NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING OR LODGING. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-10
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT filed by Defendant VAPOR CORP. Vapor Corp. Motion set for hearing on 10/15/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-10
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DECLARATION of CHARLES GARRIS, PH.D. NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Garris Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Garris Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Garris Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Garris Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5 to Garris Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6 to Garris Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7 to Garris Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8 to Garris Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9 to Garris Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10 to Garris Declaration)(Reza, Iman) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-10
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STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Motions filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/10/2015)
2015-09-10
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NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING filed by Defendant VAPOR CORP. Vapor Corp. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 09/11/2015)
2015-09-11
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Standing Order Re Summary Judgment Motions by Judge George H. Wu. (lom) (Entered: 09/11/2015)
2015-09-11
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Notice of Electronic Filing re Notice of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) 233, Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice 234, Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice 235 e-mailed to Attorney George W Jordan at george.jordan@noetonrosefulbright.com bounced due to typo in email address. Primary e-mail address corrected. Notice of Electronic Filing resent addressed to george.jordan@nortonrosefulbright.com. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ir) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/11/2015)
2015-09-11
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APPLICATION to File Under Seal Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity and Non-Infringement filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (gk) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-11
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Text Only Bounced Notice of Electronic Filing E-mail
2015-09-11
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ORDER GRANTING IN PART JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING MOTION LIMITS by Judge George H. Wu, The court orders the following motion limits for Motions due on September 17, 2015 (see attached for further details). (pj) (Entered: 09/15/2015)
2015-09-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT- MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Vapor's Motion for Summary Judgment OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.(mat) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT- STATEMENT of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law. (mat) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT- DECLARATION of Richard J. Oparil in Support of Vapor's Motion for Summary Judgment of INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT (Ex. 1-25) (Attachments: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6)(mat) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT- DECLARATION of Richard J. Oparil in Support of Vapor's Motion for Summary Judgment of INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT (Ex. 26-37) (Attachments: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12)(mat) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-15
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ORDER ON VAPOR'S APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT by Judge George H. Wu: Upon Defendant Vapor Corp.'s Application 244, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following documents are hereby ordered under seal: (1) Vapor's motion for summary judgment of invalidity and noninfringement; (2) Proposed Statement of Undisputed Material Facts and Conclusions of Law; (3) Declaration of Richard J. Oparil and exhibits thereto. See document for further details. (gk) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-15
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the testimony of Plaintiffs infringement expert Neil Sheehan and patent office practice and procedure expert John Doll filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, NJOY, Inc., Spark Industries LLC, VMR Products LLC, Vapor Corp. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu.(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the testimony of Plaintiffs infringement expert Neil Sheehan and patent office practice and procedure expert John Doll 251 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, NJOY, Inc., Spark Industries LLC, VMR Products LLC, Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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DECLARATION of Erik G. Swenson in Support of MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the testimony of Plaintiffs infringement expert Neil Sheehan and patent office practice and procedure expert John Doll 251 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, NJOY, Inc., Spark Industries LLC, VMR Products LLC, Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W-1, # 24 Exhibit W-2, # 25 Exhibit X, # 26 Exhibit Y, # 27 Exhibit Z)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum DEFENDANTS MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805, # 2 Proposed Order GRANTING DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805) (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Michael J. Song & Exhibits A-K, # 3 Proposed Order) (Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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DECLARATION of DYLAN J. RAIFE IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 254 filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit 31, # 32 Exhibit 32, # 33 Exhibit 33, # 34 Exhibit 34, # 35 Exhibit 35, # 36 Exhibit 36, # 37 Exhibit 37, # 38 Exhibit 38, # 39 Exhibit 39, # 40 Exhibit 40, # 41 Exhibit 41, # 42 Exhibit 42, # 43 Exhibit 43, # 44 Exhibit 44, # 45 Exhibit 45, # 46 Exhibit 46)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Victor de Gyarfas, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10, # 13 Exhibit 11, # 14 Exhibit 12, # 15 Exhibit 13, # 16 Exhibit 14, # 17 Exhibit 15, # 18 Exhibit 16, # 19 Exhibit 17, # 20 Exhibit 18, # 21 Exhibit 19, # 22 Proposed Order) (Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 254 (Attachments: # 1 STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED FACTS_AND_CONCLUSIONS_OF_LAW)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to No Invalidity filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts And Conclusions Of Law, # 3 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton & Exhibits 1-17, # 4 Proposed Order) (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement of '239 Patent filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-infringement of '239 Patent, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Nicole Smith, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F) (Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement of '239 Patent 260 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Of Infringement filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Statement of Uncontroverted Facts And Conclusions Of Law, # 3 Proposed Order) (Dueppen, Lara) (Entered: 09/17/2015)
2015-09-17
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DECLARATION of Neil Sheehan and Lara Dueppen in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Of Infringement 262 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lara Dueppen, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4 (Part 1), # 6 Exhibit 4 ( Part 2), # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10, # 13 Exhibit 11, # 14 Exhibit 12, # 15 Exhibit 13, # 16 Exhibit 14, # 17 Exhibit 15, # 18 Exhibit 16, # 19 Exhibit 17, # 20 Exhibit 18, # 21 Exhibit 19, # 22 Exhibit 20, # 23 Exhibit 21, # 24 Exhibit 22, # 25 Exhibit 23, # 26 Exhibit 24, # 27 Exhibit 25, # 28 Exhibit 26, # 29 Exhibit 27, # 30 Exhibit 28, # 31 Exhibit 29-33)(Dueppen, Lara) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18
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STIPULATION to Continue Deadline Related to Claim and Prior Art Reference Selection filed by plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael Song, # 2 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18
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STATEMENT of of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement 257 filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18
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APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-18
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PROOF OF SERVICE RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INFRINGEMENT 267 by email to Victor de Gyarfas, et al filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-18
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Joint STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Summary Judgment Motions filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P Hamilton, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND APPLICATION TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO CLAIM AND PRIOR ART REFERENCE SELECTION (ROUND 2) by Judge George H. Wu: The parties' Joint Stipulation and Application to Extend Deadlines Related to Round 2 of Claim Selection and Prior Art Reference Selection 264 is GRANTED. The Court extends the current deadlines as follows: Number of Claims deadline 11/5/2015. Number of Prior Art References deadline 11/12/2015. (gk) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-21
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INFRINGEMENT by Judge George H. Wu: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff/Counter-defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.'s Application 267 and hereby orders that the documents listed below shall be filed under seal: (1) Exhibits "29-34" to the Declaration of Lara J. Dueppen in Support of Fontem's Motion For Summary Judgment of Infringement; and (2) Exhibit "G" to the Declaration of Michael J. Song in Support of Fontem's Motion To Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants' Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule Of Evidence 702. (gk) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-22
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBIT G to Declaration of Michael J. Song in Support of Fontem's Motion to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants' Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702. (gk) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-22
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBITS 29-34 to the Declaration of Lara J. Dueppen in Support of Fontem's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment of Infringement. (gk) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-22
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc. of Joint Application to File Documents Under Seal; Joint Motion to Stay All Deadlines Between Plaintiffs and NJOY, Inc.. (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND APPLICATION REGARDING SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS by Judge George H. Wu: The parties' Joint Stipulation and Application Regarding Summary Judgment Motions and the materials submitted by the parties 269 is GRANTED. The Court extends the page limit for Fontem's opposition to Defendants' motion on invalidity so that Fontem is permitted to file two separate opposition briefs: one 25-page opposition to Vapor's motion on invalidity (Dkt. Nos. 238, 246) in accordance with Local Rules and one 35-page opposition to Defendants' motion on invalidity (Dkt. No. 254) pursuant to the Courts Order on 9/15/2015. The Court continues the motion hearing date for Vapor's motion on invalidity (Dkt. No. 238 ) to 10/22/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. And, the Court extends the time for Vapor to Reply regarding Dkt. No. 238 by four days to 10/12/2015. (gk) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23
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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney John B Stephens counsel for Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC. Changing address to 2603 Main Street, Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92614. Filed by Defendants Electronic Cigarettes Int'l Group and Fin Branding Group. (Stephens, John) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-24
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SEALED DOCUMENT - JOINT APPLICATION to File Documents Under Seal. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-09-25
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SEALED DOCUMENT - ORDER GRANTING JOINT APPLICATION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-09-25
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SEALED DOCUMENT - JOINT MOTION to Stay All Deadlines Between Plaintiffs and NJoy, Inc. (gk) Modified on 10/1/2015 (gk). (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-09-25
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SEALED DOCUMENT - ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTlON TO STAY ALL DEADLINES BETWEEN PLAINTIFFS AND NJOY, INC. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-09-25
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APPLICATION for attorney Victor C. Chan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (O'Malley, John) (Entered: 09/29/2015)
2015-09-29
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 255 of Defendants Vapor Corp., Logic Technology Development LLC and CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Declaration of Richard J Oparil)(Oparil, Richard) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to No Invalidity 259 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Defendants' Objections and Responses to Fontem's Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Supporting Evidence, # 2 Declaration of Todd Malynn In Support, # 3 Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 4 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 5 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 6 Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 7 Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 8 Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 9 Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn, # 10 Exhibit 8 to the Declaration of Todd Malynn)(Malynn, Todd) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Geninue Dispute (REDACTED), # 2 Declaration of Michael J. Song, # 3 Exhibit 1-8, # 4 Exhibit 9-30, # 5 Exhibit 31-41, # 6 Declaration of Neil Sheehan, # 7 Request for Evidentiary)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. of Exhibits 26, 37, 38 and Statement. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 254 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Geninue Dispute, # 2 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 3 Exhibit 1-25, # 4 Exhibit 26-45, # 5 Exhibit 46-67, # 6 Declaration of Richard Meyst, # 7 Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Of Infringement 262 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd., FIN Branding Group LLC, Spark Industries LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Genuine Issues in Opposition to Motion, # 2 Declaration of Michael A. DiNardo, # 3 Exhibit A)(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement 257 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 2 Declaration of Neil Sheehan, # 3 Exhibit 1 Part 1 to Sheehan Decl., # 4 Exhibit 1 Part 2 to Sheehan Decl., # 5 Exhibit 1 Part 3 to Sheehan Decl., # 6 Exhibit 1 Part 4 to Sheehan Decl., # 7 Exhibit 1 Part 5 to Sheehan Decl., # 8 Exhibit 1 Part 6 to Sheehan Decl., # 9 Exhibit 1 Part 7 to Sheehan Decl., # 10 Exhibit 1 Part 8 to Sheehan Decl., # 11 Exhibit 1 Part 9 to Sheehan Decl., # 12 Exhibit 1 Part 10 to Sheehan Decl., # 13 Exhibit 1 Part 11 to Sheehan Decl., # 14 Exhibit 1 Part 12 to Sheehan Decl., # 15 Exhibit 1 Part 13 to Sheehan Decl., # 16 Exhibit 2 to Sheehan Decl., # 17 Declaration of Tyler Peterson, # 18 Exhibit 1-40 to Peterson Decl., # 19 Exhibit 41-75 to Peterson Decl., # 20 Exhibit 76-90 to Peterson Decl., # 21 Exhibit 91-121 to Peterson Decl.)(Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. of Exhibits to Peterson Decl. and Unredacted Memo.. (Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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EXHIBIT Filed filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. as to MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion,,,, 288 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Peterson Decl., # 2 Exhibit B to Peterson Decl.)(Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement of '239 Patent 260 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Geninue Disputes, # 2 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 3 Exhibit 1-8, # 4 Exhibit 9, # 5 Exhibit 10, # 6 Exhibit 11, # 7 Exhibit 12-18, # 8 Exhibit 19-26, # 9 Declaration of Neil Sheehan, # 10 Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the testimony of Plaintiffs infringement expert Neil Sheehan and patent office practice and procedure expert John Doll 251 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael J. Song, # 2 Exhibit 1-2, # 3 Exhibit 3 Part 1, # 4 Exhibit 3 Part 2, # 5 Exhibit 4-8, # 6 SEALED ATTACHMENT - Exhibit 9-15)(Song, Michael) ** ATTACHMENT 6 SEALED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER OF 10/2/2015 298 ** Modified on 10/5/2015 (gk). (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. of Exhibit 10. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-01
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Notice of Withdrawal of Response in Opposition to Motion, 292 filed by Plaintiff Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02
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EXHIBIT Filed filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Exhibits 9-15 as to Response in Opposition to Motion, 292 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 9-15)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02
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APPLICATION for Order for To Seal Docket 292-6 filed by Plaintiff/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Song, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 277 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Victor C. Chan on behalf of Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC, designating John A. O'Malley as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO SEAL DOCKET 292-6 by Judge George H. Wu: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff/Counter-defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.'s Application 296 and hereby orders that the documents listed below shall Seal: Docket 292-6 Exhibits 9-15 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song In Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendants' Daubert Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Plaintiffs' Infringement Expert Neil Sheehan and PTO Expert John Doll. (gk) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-02
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APPLICATION To FILE UNDER SEAL APPLICATION Exhibit l0 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song In Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendants' Daubert Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Plaintiffs' Infringement Expert Neil Sheehan and PTO Expert John Doll filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) Modified on 10/6/2015 (lom). (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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APPLICATIONTO FILE UNDER SEAL Exhibits 26, 37, and 38 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song in Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Vapor Corp.'s Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity and Non-Infringement; and 2. Fontem's Statement of Genuine Disputes in Opposition to Defendant Vapor Corp.'s Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) Modified on 10/6/2015 (lom). Modified on 10/6/2015 (lom). (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL 1. The unredacted version of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC'S Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. 2. Exhibits 1, 10, 12-13, 15-25, 28, 30, 32-34, 36-38, 44-46, 50-52, 62-65, 67, 69, 77, 84-86, 97-99, 105-110, 114-117, and 121 to the Declaration of Tyler C. 9 Peterson in Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC's Motion For Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement (the "Declaration") filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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PROOF OF SERVICE by e-mail or electronic transmission on 10/2/15 re APPLICATION for Leave to file Exhibit 10 301 to John Allcock, et al filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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PROOF OF SERVICE by e-mail or electronic transmission on 10/2/15 re APPLICATION for Leave to file 1. The unredacted version of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Logic 5 Technology Development LLC'S Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. 2. Exhibits 1,10, 12-13, 15-25, 28, 30, 32-34, 36-38, 44-46, 303 to John Allcock, et al filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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PROOF OF SERVICE by e-mail or electronic transmission on 10/1/15 re APPLICATION to file Under Seal Exhibits 26, 37, and 38 302 to John Allcock, et al filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. (lom) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-02
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STIPULATION to Stay Case filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-05
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ORDER RE APPLICATION To FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBITS 10 TO THE DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. SONG IN SUPPORT OF FONTEM'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' DAUBERT MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE TESTIMONY OF PLAINTIFFS' INFRINGEMENT EXPERT NEIL SHEEHAN AND PTO EXPERT JOHN DOLL by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby grants its Application and hereby orders that the documents listed below shall be filed under seal. (lom) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-05
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc. of Joint Application to File Documents Under Seal; Joint Motion to Continue Stay of All Deadlines Between Plaintiffs and NJOY, Inc.. (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-06
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APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBITS 26, 37, AND 38 TO THE DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. SONG AND FONTEM'S STATEMENT OF GENUINE DISPUTES IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT VAPOR CORP.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Judge George H. Wu: 302 (pj) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-06
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL AS TO FONTEM'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT LOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT by Judge George H. Wu: 303 (pj) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-06
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBIT 10 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song in Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendants' Daubert Motion to Exclude the Testimony of Plaintiffs' Infringement Expert Neil Sheehan and PTO Expert John Doll. (gk) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-06
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBITS 26, 37, 38 Declaration of Michael J. Song in Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Vapor Corp.'s Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity and Non-Infringement. (gk) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-06
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SEALED DOCUMENT - FONTEM'S STATEMENT of Genuine Disputes in Opposition to Defendant Vapor Corp.'s Motion for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3)(gk) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-06
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SEALED DOCUMENT - FONTEM'S OPPOSITION to Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. (gk) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-06
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SEALED DOCUMENT - EXHIBITS 1, 10, 12, 13, 15-25, 28, 30, 32-34, 36-38, 44-46, 50-52, 62-65, 67, 69, 77, 84-86, 97-99, 105-110, 114-117 and 121 to Declaration of Tyler C. Peterson in Support of Fontem's Opposition to Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3, # 3 Part 4, # 4 Part 5, # 5 Part 6, # 6 Part 7, # 7 Part 8)(gk) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-06
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement 257 filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Erik G. Swenson, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 6 Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-07
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Stay Case 299 The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC to Stay Case For One Week. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC are stayed through October 12, 2015. (pj) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-07
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 255 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tyler C. Peterson and Exhibits A-C)(Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to No Invalidity 259 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tyler R. Bowen, # 2 Statement Of Genuine Disputes In Support Of Its Motion For Partial Summary Judgment For No Invalidity)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement 257 (Corrected to Remove Signature Block of Defendant Vapor Corp.) filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Erik G. Swenson, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Corrected Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 6 Corrected Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. correcting Reply (Motion related), 310 (Corrected to Remove Signature Block of Defendant Vapor Corp.) (Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Of Infringement 262 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1-3, # 3 Reply to Statement of Genuine Disputes in Support of its Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for Infringement)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. of Application to File Under Seal; Proposed Order; Proof of Service; Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Joseph Hamilton. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 254 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, Spark Industries LLC, VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Erik G. Swenson, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 7 Response to Request for Evidentiary Ruling, # 8 Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude the testimony of Plaintiffs infringement expert Neil Sheehan and patent office practice and procedure expert John Doll 251 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, FIN Branding Group LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC, Spark Industries LLC, VMR Products LLC, Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David A. Dillard)(Dillard, David) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-infringement of '239 Patent 260 filed by Defendants Ballantyne Brands, LLC, Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Erik G. Swenson, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Response to Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 6 Response to Request for Evidentiary Ruling)(Swenson, Erik) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08
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SEALED DOCUMENT - JOINT APPLICATION to File Documents Under Seal. (gk) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-08
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SEALED DOCUMENT - ORDER GRANTING JOINT APPL1CATION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL. (gk) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-08
1
SEALED DOCUMENT - JOINT MOTION to Continue Stay of All Deadlines Between Plaintiffs and Njoy, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-08
1
SEALED DOCUMENT - ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE STAY OF ALL DEADLINES BETWEEN PLAINTIFFS AND NJOY, INC. (gk) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-08
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SEALED DOCUMENT - PROOF OF SERVICE. (gk) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-08
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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 255 (Corrected Version of Reply Brief) filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tyler C. Peterson and Exhibits A-C)(Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-09
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NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. correcting Reply (Motion related), 317 (Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-09
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APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (pj) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-09
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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., re Application to File Under Seal Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton 333, served on 10/8/2015. (gk) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-09
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NOTICE of Under Seal Filing filed Vapor Corp (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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VAPOR'S REQUEST FOR EVIDENTIARY RULING ON SPECIFIED OBJECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH FONTEM'S OPPOSITION TO VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 VAPOR'S RESPONSE TO FONTEM'S REQUEST FOR EVIDENTIARY RULING ON SPECIFIED OBJECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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NOTICE of Under Seal Filing filed Vapor Corp (Reza, Iman) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Vapor Corp, re Notice of Under Seal Filing 335, Notice of Under Seal Filing 338 served on 10/13/2015. (Oparil, Richard) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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SEALED DOCUMENT-EXHIBIT 2 TO THE DECLARATION OF JOSEPH P HAMILTON IN SUPPORT OF FONTEM'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INFRINGEMENT (pj) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-13
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBIT 2 TO THE DECLARATION OF JOSEPH P. HAMILTON IN SUPPORT OF FONTEM'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INFRINGEMENT by Judge George H. Wu: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff/Counter-defendants Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V.'s Application 333 and hereby orders that the following documents shall be filed under seal: Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton In Support of Fontem's Reply in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgement for Partial Summary Judgment of Infringement. (gk) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-10-13
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APPLICATION to File Under Seal Response to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Vapor's Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity and Non-Infringement and Supporting Documents filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant Plaintiff Vapor Corp. (gk) (Entered: 10/15/2015)
2015-10-13
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Stay Case 340 . All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC are stayed through October 20, 2015. (pj) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
2015-10-14
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ORDER ON VAPORS APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS'OPPOSITION TO VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS by Judge George H. Wu: 343 (pj) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
2015-10-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT - VAPOR'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. (lom) (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT - DECLARATION OF RICHARD J. OPARIL IN RESPONSE TO FONTEM'S OPPOSITION TO VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. (lom) (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-15
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SEALED DOCUMENT - VAPOR'S RESPONSE TO FONTEM'S STATEMENT OF GENUINE DISPUTES IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT VAPOR CORP.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3, # 3 Part 4)(lom) (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-15
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendant NJOY, Inc. of Joint Application to File Documents Under Seal; Joint Motion to Continue Stay of All Deadlines Between Plaintiffs and NJOY, Inc.. (Mulloy, Richard) (Entered: 10/19/2015)
2015-10-19
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file Sur-Reply Regarding Defendants Motion for Summary Judgement of Invalidity of Us Patent Nos. 239; 641; and 805 filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B, # 2 Proposed Order) (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/20/2015)
2015-10-20
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SEALED DOCUMENT- JOINT APPLICATION to File Documents Under Seal. (mat) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-21
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SEALED DOCUMENT- ORDER granting JOINT APPLICATION to File Documents Under Seal. (mat) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-21
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SEALED DOCUMENT- JOINT MOTION to Continue Stay of all Deadlines between Plaintiffs and NJOY, Inc. (mat) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-21
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SEALED DOCUMENT- ORDER granting JOINT MOTION to Continue Stay of all Deadlines between Plaintiffs and NJOY, Inc. (mat) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-21
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-22
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ORDER GRANTING FONTEM'S REQUEST UNDER L.R. 7-10 FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUR-REPLY REGARDING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT OF INVALIDITY OF US PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 350 by Judge George H. Wu. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Fontem's lodged Sur-Reply to Defendants' Reply shall be filed in the record as of this date. (lom) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-22
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MINUTES OF DEFENDANT VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 ; DEFENDANT LOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT 257 ; CB DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AND DR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC'S AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF U.S. PATENT NO. 8,899,239 260 ; FONTEM'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INFRINGEMENT 262 Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. The Court orders simultaneous briefs by November 5, 2015. Simultaneous responses will be filed by November 16, 2015. For reasons stated on the record, the above motions are continued to November 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The Post-Mediation Status Conference set for November 9, 2015 is continued to November 3 0, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Parties may mediate up to and including November 25, 2015. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lom) Modified on 10/23/2015 (lom). (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-22
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MINUTES OF DEFENDANT VAPOR'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 ; DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF INVALIDITY OF U.S. PATENT NOS. 8,899,239; 8,910,641; AND 8,689,805 254 ; FONTEM'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NO INVALIDITY 259 Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. The Court orders simultaneous briefs by November 5, 2015. Simultaneous responses will be filed by November 16, 2015. For reasons stated on the record, the above motions are continued to November 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The Post-Mediation Status Conference set for November 9, 2015 is continued to November 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Parties may mediate up to and including November 25, 2015. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lom) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-22
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MINUTES OF DEFENDANTS' DAUBERT MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE TESTIMONY OF PLAINTIFFS' INFRINGEMENT EXPERT NEIL SHEEHAN AND PTO EXPERT JOHN DOLL 251 ; PLAINTIFF FONTEM'S MOTION TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN TESTIMONY BY DEFENDANTS' PROPOSED EXPERT WITNESSES UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF EVIDENCE 702 255 Hearing held before Judge George H. Wu. The Court's Tentative Ruling is circulated and attached hereto. Court hears oral argument. The Court orders simultaneous briefs by November 5, 2015. Simultaneous responses will be filed by November 16, 2015. For reasons stated on the record, the above motions are continued to November 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The Post-Mediation Status Conference set for November 9, 2015 is continued to November 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Parties may mediate up to and including November 25, 2015. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (lom) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-22
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TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Motion to Exclude, 255, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, 259, Motion for Summary Judgment,, 254, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, 262, Motion for Summary Judgment,, 257, Motion for Summary Judgment,, 260, Motion for Summary Judgment 238, Motion in Limine to Exclude,, 251, as to Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V. Court Reporter. Court will contact Ivone Valenzuela at ivalenzuela@perkinscoie.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-23
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION BETWEEN PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS CB DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AND DR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC TO CONTINUE STAY OF CASE 355 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC to Continue Stay of Case. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC are stayed through October 29, 2015. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom) (Entered: 10/26/2015)
2015-10-26
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kaustuv M Das counsel for Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Kaustuv M. Das is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings I B. V.. (Das, Kaustuv) (Entered: 10/27/2015)
2015-10-27
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 11/02/2015)
2015-11-02
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION BETWEEN PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS CB DISTRIBUTORS, INC. AND DR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC TO CONTINUE STAY OF CASE by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Stay Case 363 . The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC to Continue Stay of Case. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC are stayedthrough November 9, 2015. (pj) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-03
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MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Non-Infringement 257 (Supplemental Brief) filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of George W. Jordan III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Jordan, George) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04
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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC of Exhibit B to the Declaration of George W. Jordan III in Support of Logic Technology Development LLC's Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. (Jordan, George) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04
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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC, served on application to file under seal, proposed order, exhibit b on 11/4/2015. (pj) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-11-04
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APPLICATION to file UNDER SEAL filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (pj) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-11-04
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SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Richard J Oparil, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(Oparil, Richard) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 255 (Supplemental Brief) filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of George W. Jordan III, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Jordan, George) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Of Infringement 262 (Supplemental Brief) filed by Defendant Spark Industries LLC. (DiNardo, Michael) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
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OPENING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Regarding Electronic Cigarette regarding Motion Hearing,,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,,,, Set/Reset Hearing,,, 358 . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tyler R. Bowen, Exhibits 1-13)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/05/2015)
2015-11-05
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ORDER RE APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL EXHIBIT B TO THE DECLARATION OF GEORGE W. JORDAN III IN SUPPORT OF LOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT LLC'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OF NON-INFRINGMENT by Judge George H. Wu: Granting 372 APPLICATION for Order. Please refer to the Court's order for details. (cr) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-11-06
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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Defendant Logic Technology Development LLCs Supplemental Brief Memorandum in Support of Motion, 364 filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, Exhibits 1 and 2, # 2 Proposed Order) (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
2015-11-09
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SEALED DOCUMENT- EXHIBIT B to the Declaration of George W. Jordan III in Support of Logic Technology Development LLC's Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement. (mat) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-09
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Defendant Logic Technology Development LLCs Supplemental Brief Memorandum in Support of Motion, 364 374 filed by Defendant Logic Technology Development LLC. (Jordan, George) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-10
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants CB Distributors, Inc., DR Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Nicole) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-10
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Joint STIPULATION to Continue and Application to Extend Deadlines Related to Continued Motion Hearing and Pre-Trial Schedule filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-13
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-13
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STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant and Counterclaimant NJOY, Inc. filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-13
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SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to OF INVALIDITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT 238 Reply Brief on the Effect of the Parties' Claim Construction Stipulation filed by Defendant Vapor Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Oparil, Richard) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-16
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SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude Certain Testimony By Defendants Proposed Expert Witnesses Under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 255 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Peterson, Tyler) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-16
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Responsive BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. to Spark Industries LLCs Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Fontems Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Infringement regarding MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion 369 . (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-16
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Responsive Supplemental BRIEF filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Regarding Electronic Cigarette regarding Motion Hearing,,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,,,, Set/Reset Hearing,,, 358 . (Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC to Continue Stay of Case. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC are stayed through November 17, 2015. (pj) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, re Stipulation to Dismiss Party 380 The Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and NJOY in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and NJOY shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and NJOY., NJOY, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), NJOY, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (a Netherlands company) and Fontem Ventures B.V. (a Netherlands company) terminated. (pj) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu, The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants FIN Branding Group, LLC and Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd. f/k/a Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation to Stay the Case For Two Weeks. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants FIN Branding Group, LLC and Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd. f/k/a Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation are stayed through November 30, 2015. (pj) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-16
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu,, The deadlines and hearings originally scheduled have been rescheduled Continued Motion Hearing December 21, 2015 at8:30 a.m(l Pretrial Conference set for 1/11/2016 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu., Jury Trial set for 1/26/2016 09:00 AM before Judge George H. Wu., Status Conference set for 12/21/2015 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu.). (SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (pj) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-16
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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Fontem's Responsive Brief to Spark Industries LLC's Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Fontem's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Infringement 383 filed by Defendant Spark Industries LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael A. DiNardo, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Proposed Order) (DiNardo, Michael) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-17
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OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Strike Fontem's Responsive Brief to Spark Industries LLC's Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Fontem's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Infringement 383 386 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V., Counter Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-11-18
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DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT by Judge George H. Wu: PROPOSED ORDER 386 (pj) (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-24
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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 10/22/15 9:29 am. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Katie Thibodeaux, CSR, RPR, CRR, phone number www.katiethibodeaux.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 12/16/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/23/2016. (Thibodeaux, Katie) (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-25
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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 10/22/15 9:29 am re Transcript 392 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Thibodeaux, Katie) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-25
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Notice of Filing Transcript
2015-11-25
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Joint STIPULATION to Stay Case pending Settlement filed by Defendants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-12-01
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL by Judge George H. Wu: In light of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (together, "Fontem") and Defendants CB Distributors, Inc. and DR Distributors, LLC (together, "CB/DR"), the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and CB/DR in Case No. CV14-1649 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and CB/DR shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and CB/DR. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cr) (Entered: 12/02/2015)
2015-12-01
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL by Judge George H. Wu: In light of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (together, "Fontem") and Defendant Logic Technology Development, LLC ("Logic"), the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims between Fontem and Logic in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed with prejudice. 2. Fontem and Logic shall each bear its own fees and costs. IT IS SO ORDERED. Logic Technology Development LLC (a Florida limited liability company and CV 14-1654-GW(MRWx), CV 14-8160-GW(MRWx), CV 14-9271-GW(MRWx)) terminated. (cr) (Entered: 12/02/2015)
2015-12-02
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION BETWEEN PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS FIN BRANDING GROUP, LLC AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LTD. TO CONTINUE STAY by Judge George H. Wu: The Court hereby grants the Joint Stipulation between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants FIN Branding Group, LLC and Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd. f/k/a Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation to Continue Stay of the Case. All deadlines between Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1, B.V. and Defendants FIN Branding Group, LLC and Electronic Cigarettes International Group, Ltd. f/k/a Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation are stayed through December 10, 2015. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cr) (Entered: 12/03/2015)
2015-12-02
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Joint STIPULATION to Continue And Application To Extend Deadlines Related To Continued Motion Hearing And Pre-Trial Schedule filed by Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph P. Hamilton, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 12/10/2015)
2015-12-10
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND APPLICATION TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO CONTINUED MOTION HEARING AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE by Judge George H. Wu. The Joint Stipulation and Application is GRANTED. The Court extends the current deadlines. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (kss) (Entered: 12/14/2015)
2015-12-14
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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant/Counterclaimant Vapor Corp filed by Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 12/17/2015)
2015-12-17
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL by Judge George H. Wu: In light of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (together, "Fontem") and Defendant Vapor Corp. ("Vapor"), the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and Vapor in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and Vapor shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and Vapor. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cr) (Entered: 12/21/2015)
2015-12-18
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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendants/Counterclaimants Electronic Cigarettes International Group Ltd, FIN Branding Group LLC filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-05
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL 402 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and FIN/ECIG in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and FIN/ECIG shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and FIN/ECIG. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom) (Entered: 01/07/2016)
2016-01-06
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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney David A Dillard counsel for Defendant Ballantyne Brands, LLC. Changing firm name to LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP. Changing e-mail to ddillard@lrrc.com. Filed by defendant David A. Dillard. (Dillard, David) (Entered: 01/14/2016)
2016-01-14
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NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Katherine L Quigley counsel for Defendant Ballantyne Brands, LLC. Changing firm name to LEWIS ROCA ROTHGERBER CHRISTIE LLP. Changing e-mail to kquigley@lrrc.com. Filed by defendant Katherine L. Quigley. (Quigley, Katherine) (Entered: 01/14/2016)
2016-01-14
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Gregory Byron Wood on behalf of Defendant VMR Products LLC (Attorney Gregory Byron Wood added to party VMR Products LLC(pty:dft))(Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 01/20/2016)
2016-01-20
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gregory Byron Wood counsel for Defendant VMR Products LLC. Todd Matthew Malynn is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant VMR Products, LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 01/25/2016)
2016-01-25
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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant/Counterclaimant Ballantyne Brands, LLC filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 01/25/2016)
2016-01-25
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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant Spark Industries LLC filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 01/25/2016)
2016-01-25
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MINUTES held before Judge George H. Wu: Proceedings: Motion to Exclude Testimony 251, Motion for Summary Judgment 254, Motion to Exclude Testimony 255, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 259, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 262 and Post-Mediation Status Conference. Parties advise the Court that settlement has been reached as to Defendants Ballantyne and Sparks Industries. Informal settlement discussions are being held as to Defendant VMR Products. The Court orders the parties to continue mediation and continues the status conference to February 11, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. The above-entitled motions are off-calendar pending settlement. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (mg) (Entered: 01/26/2016)
2016-01-25
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL 409 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims between Fontem and Spark in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and Spark shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and Spark. (lom) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-01-26
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL 408 by Judge George H. Wu. The Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and Ballantyne in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and Ballantyne shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose ofenforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and Ballantyne. (lom) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-01-26
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MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE to Preclude Plaintiffs from pursuing a reasonable royalty and injunctive relief filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum In Support of Motion in Limine, # 2 Declaration of Gregory L. Hillyer, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Proposed Order)(Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Laches, Prosecution Laches, And Failure to Mitigate Damages Defenses filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Song, Exhibits 1-9, # 3 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Exclude Inequitable Conduct Defenses filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Song, Exhibits 1-6, # 3 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Michael J. Song under seal filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Michael J. Song under seal 418 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document, # 2 Proof of Service)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Bifurcate Fontems Motion In Limine No. 3: Bifurcation Of Vmrs Equitable Estoppel Defense filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Song, Exhibits 1-7, # 3 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#4) to Exclude VMRs Patents and Patent Applications filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Song, Exhibits 1-2, # 3 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Michael J. Song under seal filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Michael J. Song under seal 422 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document, # 2 Proof of service)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#5) to Exclude Settlement Negotiations and Settlement Agreements with Defendants in this Case filed by Plaintiffs/Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2016 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Michael Song, Exhibits 1-4, # 3 Proposed Order)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2016)
2016-02-01
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu Granting 418 APPLICATION to Seal Exhibit 7 418 . The Court hereby orders that the document listed below shall be filed under seal. 1. Exhibit 7 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song In Support of Fontem's Motion in Limine No. 3: Bifurcation of VMR's Equitable Estoppel Defense. (mg) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-03
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu Granting 422 APPLICATION to File Under Seal 422 . The documents listed below shall be filed under seal. 1. Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Michael J. Song In Support of Fontem's Motion in Limine No. 5: Exclude Settlement Negotiations and Settlement Agreements With Defendants in this Case. (mg) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-03
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APPLICATION for attorney Arthur R. Weaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-17225040 paid.) filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-04
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SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Michael J. Song re MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Bifurcate Fontems Motion In Limine No. 3: Bifurcation Of Vmrs Equitable Estoppel Defense 420, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 425 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-04
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SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Michael J. Song re MOTION IN LIMINE (#5) to Exclude Settlement Negotiations and Settlement Agreements with Defendants in this Case 424, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 426 filed by Plaintiffs Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Song, Michael) (Entered: 02/04/2016)
2016-02-04
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION IN LIMINE (#5) to Exclude Settlement Negotiations and Settlement Agreements with Defendants in this Case 424 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/08/2016)
2016-02-08
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ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu: granting 427 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Arthur Weaver on behalf of VMR Products, LLC, designating Gregory B. Wood as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-08
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Laches, Prosecution Laches, And Failure to Mitigate Damages Defenses 416 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
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APPLICATION for Leave of Gregory L. Hillyer to Appear for Court call filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/10/2016)
2016-02-10
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION IN LIMINE (#4) to Exclude VMRs Patents and Patent Applications 421 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/11/2016)
2016-02-11
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MINUTES of Post-Mediation Status Conference held before Judge George H. Wu: Settlement is not reached, however, discussions are ongoing. The Court continues the Status Conference to 2/25/2016 at 08:30 AM. The parties are advised that the status conference will be vacated and no appearance will be required provided that a Stipulation to Dismiss, with a proposed order, is filed by noon on February 23, 2016. Telephonic appearances are allowed provided that notice is given to the clerk two business days prior to the hearing. The pretrial conference and trial dates are taken off-calendar. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (mg) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-02-11
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Bifurcate Fontems Motion In Limine No. 3: Bifurcation Of Vmrs Equitable Estoppel Defense 420 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-02-12
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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Exclude Inequitable Conduct Defenses 417 filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-02-12
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NOTICE of Gregory Hillyer, Defendant's counsel to appear telephonically at the continued status conference hearing set for Feb. 25, 2016 at 8:30 am. filed by Defendant VMR Products LLC. (Wood, Gregory) (Entered: 02/23/2016)
2016-02-23
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MINUTES of Status Conference held before Judge George H. Wu: Proceedings: Post-Mediation Status Conference. Settlement is reached and being finalized. The Court continues the status conference to March 14, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are advised that the status conference will be vacated and no appearance will be required provided that a Stipulation to Dismiss, with a proposed order, is filed by noon on March 10, 2016. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (mg) (Entered: 02/26/2016)
2016-02-25
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STIPULATION to Continue Post Mediation Status Conference Date from March 14, 2016 to March 28, 2016 filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hamilton, Joseph) (Entered: 03/10/2016)
2016-03-10
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ORDER by Judge George H. Wu Granting Join Stipulation for Continuance of Post-Mediation Status Conference 440 . Per this Order, the Court continues the Post-Mediation Status Conference date to March 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. (mg) (Entered: 03/14/2016)
2016-03-11
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MINUTES of Post-Mediation Status Conference held before Judge George H. Wu: Plaintiff informs the Court that a Settlement is reached and being finalized. The Court continues the status conference to April 14, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. The parties are advised that the status conference will be vacated and no appearance will be required provided that a Stipulation to Dismiss, with a proposed order, is filed by noon on April 11, 2016. Court Reporter: Katie Thibodeaux. (mg) (Entered: 03/28/2016)
2016-03-28
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STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant VMR Products LLC filed by Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Fontem Holdings 1 B.V., Fontem Ventures B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wise, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-05
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ORDER GRANTING DISMISSAL by Judge George H. Wu: In light of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal by Plaintiffs Fontem Ventures B.V. and Fontem Holdings 1 B.V. (together, "Fontem:) and Defendant VMR Products, LLC ("VMR"), the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. All claims and counterclaims between Fontem and MR in Case No. CV14-1645 shall be dismissed without prejudice. 2. Fontem and VMR shall each bear its own fees and costs. 3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction of this case for the sole purpose of enforcing the Settlement Agreement between Fontem and VMR. IT IS SO ORDERED. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (cr) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
2016-04-07
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REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (cr) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
2016-04-07
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