Maxell, Ltd. v. Blu Products, Inc.

1:17-cv-01447

Overview

Case Number 1:17-cv-01447

Filing Date 2017-10-13

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2018-04-02

Court District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge Joseph F. Bataillon

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Plaintiff

Parties

Plaintiff

Maxell, Ltd.

Represented By

10 Attorneys Listed

Tiffany A. Miller

Email: tmiller@mayerbrown.com

Saqib J. Siddiqui

Email: ssiddiqui@mayerbrown.com

Robert G. Pluta

Email: rpluta@mayerbrown.com

Kfir B. Levy

Email: klevy@mayerbrown.com

Jamie B. Beaber

Email: jbeaber@mayerbrown.com

James A. Fussell , III

Email: jfussell@mayerbrown.com

Baldine B. Paul

Email: bpaul@mayerbrown.com

Amanda S Bonner

Email: asbonner@mayerbrown.com

Alison T. Gelsleichter

Email: agelsleichter@mayerbrown.com

Benjamin J. Schladweiler

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Tel: +1 (302) 661-7394

The Nemours Building, 1007 North Orange Street, Suite 1200

Defendant

Blu Products, Inc.

Represented By

3 Attorneys Listed

Isaac S. Lew

UNDELIVERABLE EMAIL 12/27/2018

Bernard Egozi

Email: begozi@egozilaw.com

Dennis James Butler

Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

Tel: +1 (302) 394-6030

Fax: +1 (302) 394-6031

Wells Fargo Tower, 2200 Concord Pike, Suite 201

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, D. Delaware (ded)

Presiding Judge

Joseph F. Bataillon

Patents Involved

6 Patents

There are 6 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US7995897	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6917823	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8130284	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US6347068	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US8059177	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9100604	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

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Maxell, Ltd. v. Blu Products, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Maxell, Ltd. Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Blu Products, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Blu Products, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2244495.) - filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,995,897; 6,917,823; 8,130,284; 6,347,068; 8,059,177; 9,100,604. (nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Hitachi, Ltd., Corporate Parent Maxell Holdings, Ltd. for Maxell, Ltd. filed by Maxell, Ltd. (nmfn) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jamie B. Beaber, Kfir B. Levy, James A. Fussell, III, Tiffany A. Miller, Baldine B. Paul, and Saqib J. Siddiqui - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. (Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

Summons Issued

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Maxell, Ltd.. Blu Products, Inc. served on 10/16/2017, answer due 11/6/2017. (Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/17/2017)

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge (Vacant Judgeship 2017)

Case Assigned (Vacant Judgeship 2017)

Remark

Remark re Newer Attorneys

Case Assigned to Vacant Judgeship (2017). Please include initials of VAC after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01446-UNA, 1:17-cv-01447-UNA(bkb)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Amanda Streff Bonner - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/19/2017)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED D.I. 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jamie B. Beaber, Kfir B. Levy, James A. Fussell, III, Tiffany A. Miller, Baldine B. Paul, and Saqib J. Siddiqui filed by Maxell, Ltd. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2017. (dlb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jamie B. Beaber,Tiffany A. Miller,James A. Fussell, III,Baldine B. Paul,Saqib J. Siddiqui for Maxell, Ltd. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kfir B. Levy for Maxell, Ltd. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lmm)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alison T. Gelsleichter - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 10/24/2017)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED D.I. 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alison T. Gelsleichter filed by Maxell, Ltd.. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/24/2017. (dlb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Amanda S Bonner for Maxell, Ltd. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lmm)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Alison T. Gelsleichter for Maxell, Ltd. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lmm)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to January 5, 2018 - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. (Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

SO ORDERED D.I. 9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to January 5, 2018 filed by Maxell, Ltd. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 11/9/2017. (dlb)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis James Butler on behalf of Blu Products, Inc. (Butler, Dennis) (Entered: 12/20/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bernard L. Egozi - filed by Blu Products, Inc.. Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Butler, Dennis) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Issac S. Lew - filed by Blu Products, Inc.. Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Butler, Dennis) (Entered: 12/27/2017)

SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED D.I. 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bernard L. Egozi filed by Blu Products, Inc., 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Issac S. Lew filed by Blu Products, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/28/2017. (dlb)

STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to January 12, 2018 - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. (Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2018)

SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

SO ORDERED D.I. 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to January 12, 2018 filed by Maxell, Ltd. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/8/2018. (dlb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Issac S. Lew for Blu Products, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Bernard Egozi for Blu Products, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb)

ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue filed by Maxell, Ltd..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/2/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schladweiler, Benjamin) Modified on 1/29/2018 (lih). (Entered: 01/26/2018)

DECLARATION of Benjamin J. Schladweiler re 15 Answering Brief in Opposition by Maxell, Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Schladweiler, Benjamin) Modified on 1/29/2018 (lih). (Entered: 01/26/2018)

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge

Case Assigned (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship)

Oral Order

Case Reassigned to Judge Joseph F. Bataillon of the District of Nebraska (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship). Please include the initials of the Judge (JFB) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01446-JFB, 1:17-cv-01447-JFB (rjb)

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon. Motion referred to Sherry R. Fallon. Associated Cases: 1:17-cv-01446-JFB-SRF, 1:17-cv-01447-JFB-SRF (rjb)

Deficiency re Courtesy Copies (SRF cases)

REPLY BRIEF re 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, To Transfer filed by Blu Products, Inc.. (Butler, Dennis) Modified on 2/5/2018 (lih). (Entered: 02/05/2018)

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Blu Products, Inc. re 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, To Transfer. (Butler, Dennis) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

- CORRECTING ENTRY

CORRECTING ENTRY: Docket clerk has deleted the reply brief previously filed as D.I. 18 due to document having the wrong case caption. Counsel is advised to file a revised version of the document with the correct case caption. (lih)

ORAL ORDER- The court shall hear argument re 14 MOTION to Dismiss 3/29/2018 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6C before Judge Sherry R. Fallon. Counsel shall have one hour to present argument. Ordered by Judge Sherry R. Fallon on 2/8/2018. (lih)

Oral Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert G. Pluta - filed by Maxell, Ltd.. Motions referred to Sherry R. Fallon.(Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/23/2018)

SO ORDERED- re 20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert G. Pluta. Signed by Judge Sherry R. Fallon on 2/26/2018. (lih)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Robert G. Pluta for Maxell, Ltd. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (ceg)

SO ORDERED

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Joint STIPULATION to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a) by Maxell, Ltd.. (Schladweiler, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

ORAL ORDER- In light of the 21 Joint STIPULATION to Transfer Venue filed by counsel, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: the oral argument set in this matter for 3/29/2018 is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge Sherry R. Fallon on 3/28/2019. (lih)

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Oral Order

SO ORDERED, 21 Joint Stipulation to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1404(a) filed by Maxell, Ltd. (Motions terminated: 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, To Transfer). Signed by Judge Joseph F. Bataillon on 4/2/2018. (ceg) (Entered: 04/03/2018)

Case transferred to District of Southern District of Florida pursuant to sign Joint Stipulation D.I. 21 . Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (ceg)

Remark: Case transferred from Delaware has been opened in Southern District of Florida as case 1:18-cv-21231, filed 04/03/2018. (nmg)

Maxell, Ltd.

Blu Products, Inc.