Simplehuman, LLC v. Volume Distributors, Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US11801996	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35022080 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Attorney Ali Razai added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC, (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

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STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (tj) (Entered: 03/29/2023)

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[STRICKEN AS OF 4/25/2023] Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul A Kroeger counsel for Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Adding Paul Kroeger as counsel of record for Simplehuman, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attorney Paul A Kroeger added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Kroeger, Paul) Modified on 4/27/2023 (yl). (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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[STRICKEN AS OF 4/25/2023] Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul A Kroeger counsel for Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Paul Kroeger 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 Simplehuman, LLC. (Kroeger, Paul) Modified on 4/27/2023 (yl). (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Larry C Russ counsel for Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Adding Larry Russ as counsel of record for Volume Distributors, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Attorney Larry C Russ added to party Volume Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft))(Russ, Larry) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Volume Distributors, Inc. answer now due 5/26/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc..(Russ, Larry) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 11 . The following error(s) was/were found: Filer added himself to wrong party 'Simplehuman LLC'. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (ak) (Entered: 04/24/2023)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 12 . The following error(s) was/were found: Notice of Errata needed - ' attorney added himself to wrong party'. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (ak) (Entered: 04/24/2023)

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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Notice of Appearance 12, Notice of Appearance 11 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The document(s) are stricken. (tj) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. correcting Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 11 (Russ, Larry) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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Response By Court to Notice of Deficiencies (G-112B) - optional html form

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul A Kroeger counsel for Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Adding Paul Kroeger as counsel of record for Volume Distributors, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2023)

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ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc..(Russ, Larry) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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ORDER SETTING RULE 16(b)/26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Counsel shall file a Joint Report consistent with this Order. A hearing is not necessary and, therefore, the matter is taken under submission. Upon review of the Joint Report, a scheduling order will be issued. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 6/30/2023. (tj) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

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JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-8 days, filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

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ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 2 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Case ordered to Court Mediation Panel for mediation. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than January 26, 2024. Post Mediation Status Conference set for February 12, 2024, at 11:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (tj) (Entered: 07/12/2023)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL DEADLINES (DKT. 22) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Court has reviewed the parties' June 29 Joint Report and sets the following deadlines: July 28, 2023- Deadline for service of invalidity contentions; October 13, 2023- Last day to amend pleadings or add parties; August 11, 2023- Parties to exchange proposed terms for construction; August 25, 2023-Parties to exchange proposed constructions and evidence; September 22, 2023- Claim construction discovery cut-off; September 29, 2023- Joint Markman prehearing statement due; October 6, 2023- Simultaneous opening Markman briefs due; October 20, 2023- Simultaneous responsive Markman briefs, tutorials, and presentation materials due- November 13, 2023 Markman hearing; February 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.- Post Mediation Status Conference; April 15, 2024- Discovery cut-off; May 13, 2024- Last day to file motions. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 07/13/2023)

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STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Philip Cook may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. Filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Philip E Cook has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Nicholas Matthew Zovko on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Nicholas Matthew Zovko added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Benjamin Bruce Anger on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Benjamin Bruce Anger added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Anger, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Qi Tong counsel for Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Adding Qi Tong as counsel of record for Volume Distributors, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Attorney Qi Tong added to party Volume Distributors, Inc.(pty:dft))(Tong, Qi) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

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BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Opening Claim Construction Brief (Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

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DECLARATION of Nicholas Zovko re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 31 in Support of Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-6, # 2 Exhibit 7-13)(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

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BRIEF filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Opening Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Kroeger, # 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)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

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NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC of Annotated File Histories in binders, electronic versions of same and Word version of Joint Claim Construction Chart on USB flash drive per S.P.R. 3.5. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 35 (Attachments: # 1 Claim Construction Hearing Presentation)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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BRIEF filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Reply Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Kroeger, # 2 Exhibit 13, # 3 Exhibit 14)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Notice filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Notice of Intent to Use Physical Exhibits (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Notice filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Corrected Notice of Intent to Use Physical Exhibits (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed Notice of Manual Lodging re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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NOTICE OF LODGING filed Defendant's Notice of Lodging Presentation Material for Claim Construction Hearing re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 (Attachments: # 1 Technical Tutorial and Claim Construction Presentation)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Christian D. Boettcher counsel for Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Adding Christian D. Boettcher as counsel of record for simplehuman, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff simplehuman, LLC. (Attorney Christian D. Boettcher added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Boettcher, Christian) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING TIME FOR MARKMAN HEARING by Judge John A. Kronstadt: On the Courts own motion, the TIME for the hearing is SET for 9:15 a.m., on November 13, 2023. The hearing will proceed in-person at the First Street Courthouse, Courtroom 10B. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/09/2023)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2024 at 08:30 AM before Judge John A. Kronstadt. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Larry Russ, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4) (Russ, Larry) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

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MARKMAN HEARING held before Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Markman hearing is held. The Court provides the parties with a tentative ruling and permits counsel time to review the ruling prior to giving their respective presentations. The hearing resumes on the record. Counsel each give a presentation to the Court as to certain of the claim terms. The Court takes the Markman hearing UNDER SUBMISSION and will issue a ruling. The tentative rulings are returned to the Clerk. The Court confers with counsel regarding settlement discussions. The parties note that a mediation was held the week prior. Counsel shall notify the Court if assistance is needed in the settlement process. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (yl) (Entered: 11/17/2023)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Production of Documents and Responses filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 12/14/2023 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Plaintiff simplehuman Portion of Joint Stipulation re Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Responses, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Declaration of Matthew Bellinger In Support of simplehumans Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Responses to Interrogatories, # 4 Declaration of Kroeger In Support of Volume Distributors Opposition to Motion, # 5 Proposed Order)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

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Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File the Briefing Schedule for Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bellinger in Support of Joint Stipulation to Extend Briefing Schedule, # 2 Proposed Order re Joint Stipulation to Extend the Briefing Schedule)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

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SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER by Judge Alka Sagar. The Court, on its own motion, advances the hearing of the MOTION to Compel Production of Documents and Responses (Docket No. 45 ) from December 14, 2023 to December 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are to notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk forthwith if they prefer to have the hearing in person or via Zoom. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/17/2023)

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ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS 46 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Stipulation is APPROVED. The briefing schedule for Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (the "Motion" (Dkt. 44)) is amended as follows: Plaintiff's Opposition shall be filed on or before November 27, 2023 and Defendant's Reply shall be filed on or before December 4, 2023. The Motion hearing date of January 8, 2024 remains unchanged. (rolm) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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AMENDED ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND THE BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS 46 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Stipulation is APPROVED. The briefing schedule for Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (the Motion (Dkt. 44)) is amended as follows: Plaintiffs Opposition shall be filed on or before December 4, 2023 and Defendants Reply shall be filed on or before December 18, 2023. The Motion hearing date of January 8, 2024 remains unchanged. This Amended Order supercedes the prior Order issued at Dkt. 49. (rolm) (Entered: 11/20/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Compel Production of Documents and Responses 45 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

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MINUTE (In Chambers): ORDER TO MEET AND CONFER ON MOTION TO COMPEL by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, re: MOTION to Compel 45 . Parties are ORDERED to meet and confer by December 11, 2023, and notify the Court if any of the issues raised in Plaintiff's Motion To Compel (Dkt. No. 45) have been resolved by COB on or before December 11, 2023. (see document for further details) (hr) (Entered: 11/29/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF 44 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

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Notice in Response to Order to Meet and Confer on Motion to Compel filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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MINUTES OF (In Chambers): ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL PRPODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND RESPONSES, granting 45 Motion to Compel; Motion Hearing held before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. The parties are ordered to meet and confer regarding a time frame for production. (see document for further details) Court Recorder: CS 12/12/23. (hr) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Cheryl T Burgess on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Cheryl T Burgess added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Burgess, Cheryl) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance 56 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (ak) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel 56 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The document is STRICKEN. (tj) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Cheryl T Burgess counsel for Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Adding Cheryl T. Burgess as counsel of record for simplehuman, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff simplehuman, LLC. (Burgess, Cheryl) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

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REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF 44 filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Russ, Larry) (Entered: 12/18/2023)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE CLAIM CONSTRUCTION (DKTS. 31, 33, 35, 37 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The statements on which Defendant relies for its position are limited. They use phrases including "some embodiments" or "for example." There is nothing else in the claims or support the position that Plaintiff intended to narrow the scope of the claims in the manner that Defendant has identified. Thus, the alleged disparagement of the prior art is not "so unmistakable as to be unambiguous evidence of disclaimer." Defendant has not made the requisite showing to establish that the statements in the specification it relies on limit the scope of the claims. For the foregoing reasons, this term is accorded its plain and ordinary meaning. For the reasons stated in this Order, the disputed terms are construed as follows: (See document for further details) (yl) Modified on 12/21/2023 (yl). (Entered: 12/21/2023)

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STIPULATION to Consolidate Cases as to 23-cv-9537 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/27/2023)

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ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO CONSOLIDATE CASES AND PROPOSED AMENDED CASE SCHEDULE (No. 2:23-CV-2219, DKT. 62 & No. 2:23-CV-9537, DKT. 22 )by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Based on a review of the Joint Stipulation to Consolidate Cases and Proposed Amended Case Schedule (Stipulation), sufficient good cause has been shown for certain parts of the requested relief. Therefore, the Stipulation is APPROVED- INPART, as follows: Civil Action No. 2:23-cv-2219 and Civil Action No. 2:23-cv-9537 (the Second Filed Case) are consolidated for all purposes; All pleadings shall be filed in the First Filed Case, No. 2:23-cv-2219, and the docket in the Second Filed Case shall be closed; The dates set in the Order Setting Pretrial Deadlines in the First Filed Case (Dkt. 24) are vacated; and The First Filed Case and the Second Filed Case shall proceed under the schedule; provided, however, these deadlines do not affect those that already have passed in the First Filed Case. The parties are ordered to have a representative with authority to make final decisions as to this matter present at the settlement conference. If a settlement is reached, the parties are ordered to file a notice of settlement, with a proposed date by which the matter will be dismissed. No appearance will be required on July 8, 2024, if such notice is filed on or before June 28, 2024. If a notice of settlement is filed, it shall include a proposed date by which the parties will file a request to dismiss the action. If a notice of settlement is not filed, counsel shall instead file a joint report by June 28, 2024, regarding the procedural status of their settlement discussions, and whether an additional session would be productive. The joint report shall not disclose the substantive contents of any settlement communications between the parties. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 01/05/2024)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONFIRMING THE TIME FOR DEFENDANT VOLUME DISTRIBUTORS, INC.'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF HEARING (DKT. 44 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: The TIME for the hearing is CONFIRMED for 8:30 a.m., on January 8, 2024. The hearing will proceed in-person at the First Street Courthouse, Courtroom 10B. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) TEXT ONLY ENTRY Modified on 1/5/2024 (tj). (Entered: 01/05/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on Monday, 11/13/2023, 9:11 a.m. Markman hearing 48 . Court Reporter: MARIA BUSTILLOS, phone number MADAMCOURTREPORTER@GMAIL.COM FOR ALL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter, Maria Bustillos, before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through MARIA BUSTILLOS. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 1/29/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/8/2024. (Bustillos, Maria) (Entered: 01/07/2024)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings Monday, 11/13/2023, 9:11 a.m. Markman hearing 48 re Transcript 65 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Bustillos, Maria) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/07/2024)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings Monday, 11/13/2023, 9:11 a.m. Markman hearing 48 re Transcript 65 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Bustillos, Maria) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/07/2024)

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Notice of Filing Transcript

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MINUTES OF DEFENDANT VOLUME DISTRIBUTORS, INC.S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF (DKT. 44 ) held before Judge John A. Kronstadt: The motion hearing is held. The Court states its tentative views that it is inclined to DENY Defendants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Regarding Plaintiffs Third, Fourth, and Fifth Claims for Relief at Dkt. 44 (the Motion). Counsel address the Court. The Court takes the Motion UNDER SUBMISSION and a ruling will be issued. The Court confers with counsel regarding settlement discussions as well as the best means to ensure an efficient exchange of information about the underlying claims. The Court directs counsel to meet and confer as to the most efficient way to proceed with formal discovery, e.g., a further Rule 30(b)(6) deposition, or informal exchange(s) of information, including preliminary or final expert reports, to ensure that the scope of the alleged trade dress is clear, as well as which of Plaintiffs and Defendants product(s) are at issue. This discussion will also be important to ensure that meaningful settlement discussions could be conducted. Based on those discussions, and within two weeks of the issuance of the order on the Motion, the parties shall file a joint report stating their collective and/or respective position(s) stating the progress of their discussions, and to advise the Court if the parties request the assistance of a bench officer to oversee any aspect(s) of a process resulting from, or implementing the processes considered in those discussions. Court Reporter: Wil Wilcox; For Plaintiff: Matthew Bellinger; For Defendant: Paul Kroeger and Larry Russ; Time in Court: 0:39; Courtroom Deputy: T. Jackson. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tj) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

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Motion Hearing

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Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Service of Invalidity Contentions (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

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ORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR SERVICE OF INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS (DKT. 69) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Based on a review of the parties' Stipulation to Extend Time for Service of Invalidity Contentions (Dkt. 69, the Stipulation), sufficient good cause has been shown for the relief requested. The Stipulation is APPROVED, as follows: The deadline for Defendants service of invalidity contentions in the second filed case (Civil Action No. 2:23-cv-9537) is extended from February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF (DKT. 44 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is DENIED. However, as discussed at the hearing, the parties shall meet and confer as to the most efficient way to proceed with formal discovery, e.g., a further Rule 30(b)(6) deposition, or informal exchange(s) of information, including preliminary or final expert reports, or an informal process to ensure the scope of the alleged trade dress is clear and to identify which of Plaintiff's and Defendant's product(s) are at issue. See Dkt. 68. Within two weeks of the issuance of this Order, the parties shall file a joint report stating their collective and/or respective position(s) as to the progress of their discussions, and whether there is a request for the participation by Magistrate Judge Sagar to oversee any aspect(s) of such a process. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 02/16/2024)

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JOINT REPORT of Status of Trade Dress Issues filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

2024-02-29

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STATEMENT Joint Claim Construction & Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Burgess, Cheryl) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

2024-04-08

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(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ORDER RE CLAIM CONSTRUCTION by Judge John A. Kronstadt: In view of the parties' Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement (Dkt. 73 ), the claim construction hearing set for May 20, 2024 is VACATED. Within seven days of this Order, the parties SHALL file a joint stipulation confirming that plain and ordinary meaning applies to all terms of the '996 Patent and that they do not request any claim construction. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lig) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/11/2024)

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Joint STIPULATION to Clarify Construction of Claim Terms of U.S. Patent No. 11,801,996 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 6/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention 76 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Redacted] Request for International Judicial Assistance)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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DECLARATION of Matthew Bellinger in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention 76 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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APPLICATION to file document Request for International Judicial Assistance under seal filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A - [Redacted] Request for International Judicial Assistance)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Request for International Judicial Assistance under seal 79 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Unredacted] Request for International Judicial Assistance)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SIMPLEHUMAN'S MOTION TO ISSUE LETTER OF REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: granting 79 APPLICATION to Seal Document(s). (see document for details) (hr) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. Counsel has failed to provide the courtesy copies re Motion for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention 76, Memorandum in Support of Motion 77, Declaration of Matthew Bellinger 78 and Sealed Declaration 80, which were filed on May 14, 2024. Pursuant to the Judge's Procedures and Schedules (http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/honorable-alka-sagar), counsel is ordered to submit the required courtesy copies by no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024. Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or ordering the matter off calendar. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/20/2024)

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SEALED DOCUMENT Letter of Request re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 81 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

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NOTICE of Settlement in Principle and Request to Stay All Dates by 45 Days filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

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MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Mediator (ADR Panel) Philip E Cook: Mediation held on 11/3/2023 and 5/28/2024 and the case has been completely settled. With the filing of this Report, the parties are advised that they must notify the trial judge's deputy courtroom clerk of the fact of settlement and to promptly file documents regarding the final disposition of the case. Counsel: Please evaluate the effectiveness of the ADR Program by completing a survey on your mediation experience. To access the survey, click on the following link: MediationParticipantSurvey(Cook, Philip) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

2024-06-07

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ORDER RE JOINT NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND REQUEST TO STAY ALL DATES BY 45 DAYS (DKT. 84 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Request is GRANTED-IN- PART, as follows: An Order to Show Cause re Dismissal is set for July 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with a specific time to be determined once the calendar issues for that date. On or before July 18, 2024, the parties shall file a joint stipulation for dismissal. If the stipulation is filed on or before July 18, 2024, the OSC will be discharged, and the matter taken off calendar. All remaining deadlines in this action are stayed until July 22, 2024. IT IS SO ORDERED. (See document for further details) (yl) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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SCHEDULING NOTICE by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. COUNSEL OF RECORD ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, in light of the Notice of Settlement (Docket No. 84 ), filed on June 6, 2024, indicating that the case has settled, the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Docket No. 76 ) and set for hearing on June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM is hereby VACATED and taken off calendar. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/10/2024)

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STATUS REPORT (Joint) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL AND EXTENDING STAY (DKT. 87 ("OSC")) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Based on a review of the parties' Joint Status Report (Dkt. 88 ), the OSC previously set for July 22, 2024 is continued to August 5, 2024, with the specific time set when the final calendar for that date is issued. On or before August 1, 2024, the parties shall file either a joint stipulation for dismissal or a joint report stating the procedural status of settlement discussions. If settlement discussions are ongoing, the joint report shall include the anticipated date for the filing of a joint stipulation for dismissal. If settlement discussions have concluded and no agreement has been reached, the joint report shall include a proposed revised schedule for the remaining pre-trial deadlines. If the parties file a joint stipulation for dismissal by August 1, 2024, the OSC will be discharged and the hearing taken off calendar. If the parties instead file a joint report, based on a review of that filing, a determination will be made whether the OSC will be discharged, continued or kept on calendar. Any response to this order shall not include any substantive contents of any settlement discussions between the parties. All remaining deadlines are stayed until August 5, 2024. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lig) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/19/2024)

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STATUS REPORT (Joint) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

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(IN CHAMBERS) TEXT-ONLY ORDER CONTINUING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL AND EXTENDING STAY (DKT. 87 ("OSC")) by Judge John A. Kronstadt: Based on a review of the parties' Joint Status Report (Dkt. 90 ), the OSC previously set for August 5, 2024 is continued to September 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with the specific time set when the final calendar for that date is issued. On or before August 30, 2024, the parties shall file either a joint stipulation for dismissal or a joint report stating the procedural status of the settlement. If the settlement process is ongoing, the joint report shall include the anticipated date for the filing of a joint stipulation for dismissal. If the parties file a joint stipulation for dismissal by August 30, 2024, the OSC will be discharged and the hearing taken off calendar. If the parties instead file a joint report, based on a review of that filing, a determination will be made whether the OSC will be discharged, continued or kept on calendar. Any response to this order shall not include any substantive contents of any settlement discussions between the parties. All remaining deadlines are stayed until August 30, 2024. (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

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REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (yl) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2024: # 1 Dismissal) (yl). (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35022080 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Attorney Ali Razai added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC, (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Simplehuman, LLC. (Razai, Ali) (Entered: 03/24/2023)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc. (lh) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Volume Distributors, Inc. answer now due 5/26/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc..(Russ, Larry) (Entered: 04/21/2023)

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Notice of Appearance 12, Notice of Appearance 11 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The document(s) are stricken. (tj) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. correcting Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123), 11 (Russ, Larry) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

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ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc..(Russ, Larry) (Entered: 05/26/2023)

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-8 days, filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 06/29/2023)

STIPULATION REGARDING SELECTION of Panel Mediator filed. Parties stipulate that Philip Cook may serve as Panel Mediator. Plaintiff obtained the Panel Mediators consent to serve. Filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/01/2023)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT of Panel Mediator. Mediator (ADR Panel) Philip E Cook has been assigned to serve as Panel Mediator. (lst) (Entered: 08/02/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Nicholas Matthew Zovko on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Nicholas Matthew Zovko added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/11/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Benjamin Bruce Anger on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Benjamin Bruce Anger added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Anger, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Opening Claim Construction Brief (Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

DECLARATION of Nicholas Zovko re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 31 in Support of Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-6, # 2 Exhibit 7-13)(Zovko, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC of Annotated File Histories in binders, electronic versions of same and Word version of Joint Claim Construction Chart on USB flash drive per S.P.R. 3.5. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. Responsive Claim Construction Brief (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 35 (Attachments: # 1 Claim Construction Hearing Presentation)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

BRIEF filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Reply Claim Construction Brief (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul Kroeger, # 2 Exhibit 13, # 3 Exhibit 14)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

Notice filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Notice of Intent to Use Physical Exhibits (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

Notice filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. Defendant's Corrected Notice of Intent to Use Physical Exhibits (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed Notice of Manual Lodging re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed Defendant's Notice of Lodging Presentation Material for Claim Construction Hearing re Brief (non-motion non-appeal) 37 (Attachments: # 1 Technical Tutorial and Claim Construction Presentation)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

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MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Compel Production of Documents and Responses 45 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF 44 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/04/2023)

Notice in Response to Order to Meet and Confer on Motion to Compel filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Cheryl T Burgess on behalf of Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Attorney Cheryl T Burgess added to party Simplehuman, LLC(pty:pla))(Burgess, Cheryl) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel 56 by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The document is STRICKEN. (tj) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

REPLY In Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to THE PLEADINGS REGARDING PLAINTIFFS THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH CLAIMS FOR RELIEF 44 filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Russ, Larry) (Entered: 12/18/2023)

STIPULATION to Consolidate Cases as to 23-cv-9537 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 12/27/2023)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings Monday, 11/13/2023, 9:11 a.m. Markman hearing 48 re Transcript 65 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Bustillos, Maria) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/07/2024)

NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings Monday, 11/13/2023, 9:11 a.m. Markman hearing 48 re Transcript 65 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Bustillos, Maria) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/07/2024)

Notice of Filing Transcript

Motion Hearing

Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Service of Invalidity Contentions (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

JOINT REPORT of Status of Trade Dress Issues filed by Defendant Volume Distributors, Inc.. (Kroeger, Paul) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

STATEMENT Joint Claim Construction & Prehearing Statement filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC (Burgess, Cheryl) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

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Joint STIPULATION to Clarify Construction of Claim Terms of U.S. Patent No. 11,801,996 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

DECLARATION of Matthew Bellinger in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Issuance of Letters Rogatory for Production of Documents Pursuant to Hague Convention 76 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-4)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

APPLICATION to file document Request for International Judicial Assistance under seal filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A - [Redacted] Request for International Judicial Assistance)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Request for International Judicial Assistance under seal 79 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Unredacted] Request for International Judicial Assistance)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

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SEALED DOCUMENT Letter of Request re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 81 filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

NOTICE of Settlement in Principle and Request to Stay All Dates by 45 Days filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

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STATUS REPORT (Joint) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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STATUS REPORT (Joint) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC. (Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

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Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Simplehuman, LLC.(Bellinger, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2024)

REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Closing) (yl) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2024: # 1 Dismissal) (yl). (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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