j2 Global Inc v. EC Data Systems Inc

COMPLAINT against Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Case assigned to Judge Consuelo B. Marshall for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky. (Filing fee $ 400 PAID.) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc.(et) (lom). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/9/2013: # 1 Notice of Assignment, # 2 Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (mg). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

2013-06-28

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COMPLAINT against Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Case assigned to Judge Consuelo B. Marshall for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky. (Filing fee $ 400 PAID.) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc.(et) (lom). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/9/2013: # 1 Notice of Assignment, # 2 Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (mg). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

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COMPLAINT against Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Case assigned to Judge Consuelo B. Marshall for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky. (Filing fee $ 400 PAID.) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc.(et) (lom). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/9/2013: # 1 Notice of Assignment, # 2 Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (mg). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

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COMPLAINT against Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Case assigned to Judge Consuelo B. Marshall for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky. (Filing fee $ 400 PAID.) Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc.(et) (lom). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/9/2013: # 1 Notice of Assignment, # 2 Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (mg). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

2013-06-28

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CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (et) (lom). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

2013-06-28

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REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by j2 Global Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

2013-06-28

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Dean D. Pregerson, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. CV04-01172 DDP (AJWx) (at) (Entered: 07/15/2013)

2013-07-15

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STANDING ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. It controls this case and may differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (ys) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

2013-07-18

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ORDER TRANSFERRING CIVIL ACTION pursuant to Section 3.1 of General Order 08-05. ORDER case transferred from Judge Consuelo B. Marshall to the calendar of Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 13-04730 MRP(RZx). Signed by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and JUdge Consuelo MArshall. (rn) (Entered: 07/19/2013)

2013-07-19

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ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 1 with JURY DEMAND AND COUNTERCLAIMS filed by defendant EC Data Systems Inc.(Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 09/03/2013)

2013-09-03

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. Related Case(s): CV 11-06450 DDP(AJWx) (Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2013)

2013-09-04

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MINUTES - IN CHAMBERS by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b), an Initial Case Management Conference is set in this matter for 10/24/2013 01:30 PM before Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. The parties are reminded of their obligations to disclose information, confer on a discovery plan, and report to the Court, as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 and the Local Rules of this Court. Trial counsel are ORDERED to be present. Not later than 14 days after the Initial Case Management Conference, a party claiming patent infringement shall serve on all parties and file with the Court a "Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions." Not later than 45 days after service upon it of the "Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions," each party asserting a claim of patent invalidity shall serve on all parties and file with the Court its "Invalidity Contentions." See document for further details. Court Reporter: None. (gk) (Entered: 09/20/2013)

2013-09-19

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STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant's Counterclaims filed by plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 09/23/2013)

2013-09-23

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Mail Returned addressed to Ralph James Palazzp re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 3 (shb) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

2013-09-25

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ORDER EXTENDING PLAINTIFFS TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS COUNTERCLAIMS by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer 11 . Plaintiff j2 Global, Inc.'s time to respond to Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc's Counterclaims is extended to October 1, 2013. (im) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

2013-09-25

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Answer to Complaint (Discovery) 8 . The following error(s) was found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Certification of Interested Parties and or no copies.Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. 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. (rp) (Entered: 09/26/2013)

2013-09-25

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Motion set for hearing on 11/4/2013 at 11:00 AM before Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authoritites Supporting Motion to Transfer Venue, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Matthew Spohn in Support of Motion to Transfer Venue, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A to Spohn Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B to Spohn Declaration)(Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 09/30/2013)

2013-09-30

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ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and COUNTERCLAIMS against j2 Global, Inc.; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

2013-09-30

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CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

2013-09-30

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FIRST AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS against j2Global, Inc. 16 ; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (gk). (Entered: 10/04/2013)

2013-10-04

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ORDER TRANSFERRING CIVIL ACTION pursuant to Section 3.1 of General Order 08-05. ORDER case transferred from Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer to the calendar of Judge Dean D. Pregerson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV13-04730 DDP (RZx). Signed by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer and Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (at) (Entered: 10/07/2013)

2013-10-07

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Withdraw MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California 15 filed by Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Motion set for hearing on 11/4/2013 at 11:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

2013-10-09

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED the MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE 15 and MOTION TO WITHDRAW 20 are hereby VACATED. (lc) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

2013-10-09

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO Local Rule 83-1.3.1 and General Order 08.05 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: CV04-01172 DDP (AJW). Case referred from Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky to Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich for DISCOVERY. The case number will now read as follows: CV13-04730 DDP (AJWx). Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Wistrich. (at) (Entered: 10/10/2013)

2013-10-10

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NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error: Re: Bottom Section REASON FOR TRANSFER AS INDICATED BY COUNSEL and NOTICE TO COUNSEL FROM CLERK order should reflect Magistrate Judge as Discovery (AJWx) Transferring Reference/Discovery purs LR 83.1.3.1 (Related Case (CV 34a), 22 (at) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

2013-10-11

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MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS): This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Dean D. Pregerson. Counsel are encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. The address is "http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov". It is not necessary to clear a motion date with the Court Clerk prior to filing the motion. The Court hears motions only on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Concerning Mandatory Courtesy Copies, the Court requires delivery to Room 244-J (blue back optional) only the following filed documents, no later than the next business day after filing by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (ir) (Entered: 10/24/2013)

2013-10-24

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ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS (Jury Demand) filed by Plaintiff and Counterclaim-Defendant j2 Global Inc.(Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2013)

2013-10-25

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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by PLAINTIFF j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 04/02/2014)

2014-04-02

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ORDER by Judge Dean D. Pregerson re Stipulation 26 This action, including the Complaint and Counterclaims and all causes of action therein, is hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to stipulation of the parties under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party will bear its own attorneys fees and costs. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) (Entered: 04/03/2014)

2014-04-03

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REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 order) (lc) (Entered: 04/03/2014)

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Overview

Parties

Counter Claimant

EC Data Systems Inc

Represented By

Counter Defendant

j2 Global Inc

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (et) (lom). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by j2 Global Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Dean D. Pregerson, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. CV04-01172 DDP (AJWx) (at) (Entered: 07/15/2013)

STANDING ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. It controls this case and may differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (ys) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 1 with JURY DEMAND AND COUNTERCLAIMS filed by defendant EC Data Systems Inc.(Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 09/03/2013)

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. Related Case(s): CV 11-06450 DDP(AJWx) (Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2013)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant's Counterclaims filed by plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 09/23/2013)

Mail Returned addressed to Ralph James Palazzp re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 3 (shb) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

ORDER EXTENDING PLAINTIFFS TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS COUNTERCLAIMS by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer 11 . Plaintiff j2 Global, Inc.'s time to respond to Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc's Counterclaims is extended to October 1, 2013. (im) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and COUNTERCLAIMS against j2 Global, Inc.; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

FIRST AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS against j2Global, Inc. 16 ; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (gk). (Entered: 10/04/2013)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Withdraw MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California 15 filed by Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Motion set for hearing on 11/4/2013 at 11:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED the MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE 15 and MOTION TO WITHDRAW 20 are hereby VACATED. (lc) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS (Jury Demand) filed by Plaintiff and Counterclaim-Defendant j2 Global Inc.(Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2013)

Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by PLAINTIFF j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 04/02/2014)

REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 order) (lc) (Entered: 04/03/2014)

j2 Global Inc v. EC Data Systems Inc

Overview

Parties

Counter Claimant

EC Data Systems Inc Follow

Represented By

Counter Defendant

j2 Global Inc Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (et) (lom). (Entered: 07/01/2013)

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by j2 Global Inc. (et) (Entered: 07/01/2013)

ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 08-05 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Dean D. Pregerson, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. CV04-01172 DDP (AJWx) (at) (Entered: 07/15/2013)

STANDING ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. It controls this case and may differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (ys) (Entered: 07/18/2013)

ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 1 with JURY DEMAND AND COUNTERCLAIMS filed by defendant EC Data Systems Inc.(Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 09/03/2013)

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff j2 Global Inc. Related Case(s): CV 11-06450 DDP(AJWx) (Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2013)

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response to Defendant's Counterclaims filed by plaintiff j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 09/23/2013)

Mail Returned addressed to Ralph James Palazzp re Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 3 (shb) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

ORDER EXTENDING PLAINTIFFS TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS COUNTERCLAIMS by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer 11 . Plaintiff j2 Global, Inc.'s time to respond to Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc's Counterclaims is extended to October 1, 2013. (im) (Entered: 09/25/2013)

ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and COUNTERCLAIMS against j2 Global, Inc.; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Defendant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (Entered: 10/01/2013)

FIRST AMENDED ANSWER to Complaint 1 ; and AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS against j2Global, Inc. 16 ; with Jury Demand filed by Defendant and Counterclaimant EC Data Systems, Inc. (gk) (gk). (Entered: 10/04/2013)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Withdraw MOTION to Transfer Case to Northern District of California 15 filed by Defendant EC Data Systems Inc. Motion set for hearing on 11/4/2013 at 11:00 AM before Judge Dean D. Pregerson. (Spohn, Matthew) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Dean D. Pregerson: COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED the MOTION TO TRANSFER CASE 15 and MOTION TO WITHDRAW 20 are hereby VACATED. (lc) (Entered: 10/09/2013)

ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIMS (Jury Demand) filed by Plaintiff and Counterclaim-Defendant j2 Global Inc.(Sacks, Robert) (Entered: 10/25/2013)

Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Federal Rule of Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by PLAINTIFF j2 Global Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Edward) (Entered: 04/02/2014)

REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 order) (lc) (Entered: 04/03/2014)

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