Virtual Creative Artists, LLC v. Buzzfeed, Inc.

1:24-cv-05346

Overview

Case Number 1:24-cv-05346

Filing Date 2024-07-16

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2024-10-21

Court District Court, S.D. New York (nysd)

Presiding Judge John P. Cronan

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Buzzfeed, Inc.

1 Attorneys Listed

Fish & Richardson

Tel: +1 (212) 765-5070

Fish & Richardson, 7 Times Square

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC

2 Attorneys Listed

Direction Ip Law

Tel: +1 (312) 291-1667

P.O. Box 14184, Chicago, IL 60614

The Law Office of Nicholas Loaknauth, Esq

Tel: +1 (212) 641-0745

Fax: +1 (718) 301-1247

1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10016

District Court, S.D. New York (nysd)

Presiding Judge

John P. Cronan

Patents Involved

There are 2 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US9501480	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9477665	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC v. Buzzfeed, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Buzzfeed, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Buzzfeed, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-29609194)Document filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: US Pat. No. 9,501,480, # 2 Exhibit B: US Pat. No. 9,477,665).(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

AO 120 FORM PATENT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review..(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC..(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Buzzfeed, Inc., re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC..(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Buzzfeed, Inc...(jgo) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 9 MOTION for David Randolph Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment: for 8 MOTION for David Randolph Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29695866..(Bennett, David)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 9 Motion for David Randolph Bennett to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/9/2024) (tro) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Buzzfeed, Inc. served on 7/31/2024, answer due 8/21/2024. Service was accepted by Vincenza Cipriano, Agent For Service Of Process. Document filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC..(Loaknauth, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Excylyn Janaize Hardin-Smith on behalf of Buzzfeed, Inc...(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc...(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Excylyn J. Hardin-Smith dated 8/21/2024. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc...(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 10/7/2024. Motions due by 9/16/2024. Responses due by 10/7/2024 Replies due by 10/21/2024. (tg)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum In Support, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum In Support, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum In Support, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. Document filed by Buzzfeed, Inc...(Hardin-Smith, Excylyn) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Amended Complaint

Answer to Counterclaim

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Stay

Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal

Track Case Updates

Buzzfeed, Inc.

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC