Best Western International Incorporated v. Twin City Lodging LLC et al
Plaintiff: Best Western International Incorporated
Defendant: Twin City Lodging LLC, Santha Kondatha and Percy Pooniwala
Case Number: 2:2018cv03374
Filed: October 19, 2018
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: Steven P Logan
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1114
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 12, 2018 Filing 13 MINUTE ORDER: Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. An answer, amended complaint, or other pleading #10 has been filed that may include additional trademarks, patents, or copyrights allegedly violated that were not previously included. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that may need to be completed by the party who filed the above document.If your recently filed pleading adds or changes information related to the original patents, trademarks, or copyright allegations, please complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms. Within seven (7) days, you must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form.If there are no changes to the copyright, trademark, or patent information previously submitted for this case, then the party who filed the above document must file a Notice, within seven (7) days, indicating such using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header (REK)
December 11, 2018 Filing 12 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Twin City Lodging LLC. (Lippman, Steven)
December 11, 2018 Filing 11 *MOTION to Dismiss Case for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction by Santha Kondatha, Percy Pooniwala, Twin City Lodging LLC. (Lippman, Steven) *Modified to correct event type and to add Motion part on 12/12/2018 (EJA).
December 11, 2018 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint , COUNTERCLAIM against Best Western International Incorporated by Santha Kondatha, Percy Pooniwala, Twin City Lodging LLC.(Lippman, Steven)
November 20, 2018 Filing 9 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Best Western International Incorporated: Acceptance of Service re: Verified Complaint, Corporate Disclosure Statement, Summonses upon Defendants Twin City Lodging, LLC, Percy Pooniwala and Santha Kondatha on November 20, 2018. (Goodwin, Nicole)
October 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 PRELIMINARY ORDER - Plaintiff must file proof of service of the summons and complaint or of waiver of service with the Clerk of Court no later than January 17, 2019. Unless the Court orders otherwise, on January 17, 2019, the Clerk of Court shall terminate without further notice any Defendant in this action that has not been served pursuant to Rule 4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (See document for complete details). Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 10/22/18. (SLQ)
October 19, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) and this case is subject to that pilot. The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes General Order 17-08. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. All parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the General Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the General Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties, including General Order 17-08 and MIDP Checklist) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (BAR)
October 19, 2018 Filing 6 MINUTE ORDER: Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. The Clerk's Office is required to provide information to the Patent and Trademark Office and/or Copyright Office regarding this case. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that must be completed. Plaintiff shall complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms.Within seven (7) days, Plaintiff must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form. If neither form is required for this case, please file a notice indicating the reason the form is not necessary and use the event listed above. This form must be updated if additional patents, copyrights, or trademarks are alleged in a responsive pleading (Attachments: #1 AO121)(BAR)
October 19, 2018 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Santha Kondatha, Percy Pooniwala, Twin City Lodging LLC. (Attachments: #1 Summons P. Pooniwala, #2 Summons Twin City Lodging)(BAR). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
October 19, 2018 Filing 4 Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-16097334. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Steven P Logan. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV 18-3374-PHX-SPL. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (BAR)
October 19, 2018 Filing 3 SUMMONS Submitted by Best Western International Incorporated. (Goodwin, Nicole) (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons)(BAR)
October 19, 2018 Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Best Western International Incorporated. (Goodwin, Nicole)(BAR)
October 19, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-16097334 filed by Best Western International Incorporated. (Goodwin, Nicole) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibits A-F, #3 Exhibits G-M)(BAR)

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Defendant: Twin City Lodging LLC
Represented By: Steven Jay Lippman
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Defendant: Santha Kondatha
Represented By: Steven Jay Lippman
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Defendant: Percy Pooniwala
Represented By: Steven Jay Lippman
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Plaintiff: Best Western International Incorporated
Represented By: Nicole Maroulakos Goodwin
Represented By: Robert Aaron Hill
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