Facebook Incorporated et al v. Namecheap Incorporated et al
Plaintiff: Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC and WhatsApp Incorporated
Defendant: Whoisguard Incorporated and Namecheap Incorporated
Case Number: 2:2020cv00470
Filed: March 4, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Arizona
Presiding Judge: G Murray Snow
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1125
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 *AMENDED MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Whoisguard Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Zurita Declaration)(Vasta, Mario). *Added MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and corrected original motion type on 4/27/2020 (REK).
April 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Namecheap Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Vasta, Mario)
April 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to strike the Motion to Dismiss #27 for failure to comply with LRCiv. 12.1(c). Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 4/24/2020. (REK)
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 *MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Whoisguard Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Zurita Declaration)(Vasta, Mario). *Added MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and corrected filer on 4/27/2020 (REK).
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 *STRICKEN per Order #29 *MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Namecheap Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Vasta, Mario) Modified on 4/27/2020 to correct filer(REK).
April 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: Defendants Namecheap, Inc.'s Motion to Exceed Page Limit for Motion to Dismiss #21 is granted. Plaintiffs' may also have 9 extra pages to respond, if necessary. The parties' Stipulation to Align the Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Motions to Dismiss #23 is ranted as follows: Plaintiffs' opposing papers to all motions to dismiss filed by either Defendant shall be filed on or before May 26, 2020. Defendants' reply papers, if any, shall be filed on or before June 10, 2020. No further extensions shall be granted absent extra ordinary circumstances. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 4/22/2020. (REK)
April 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 *REPLY to Response to Motion re: #21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Exceed Page Limit filed by Namecheap Incorporated. (Vasta, Mario) *Modified to correct filer on 4/22/2020 (REK).
April 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Exceed Page Limit filed by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, WhatsApp Incorporated. (Jones, Jacob)
April 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 STIPULATION by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, WhatsApp Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Barker, David)
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER directing Plaintiffs to file an expedited response to the motion on or before April 20, 2020. If Defendant Namecheap, Inc. wishes to file a Reply, it may do so no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2020. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 4/16/2020. (REK)
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion to Exceed Page Limit by Namecheap Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Harris, Ray)
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Whoisguard Incorporated. (Vasta, Mario)
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Namecheap Incorporated. (Vasta, Mario)
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Mario Carmelo Vasta on behalf of Namecheap Incorporated, Whoisguard Incorporated. (Vasta, Mario)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE TO PARTY OF DEFICIENCY RE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to FRCiv 7.1 and LRCiv 7.1.1 the attached Corporate Disclosure Statement form must be filed by all nongovernmental corporate parties with their first appearance. A supplemental statement must be filed upon any change in the information. In addition, if not already filed, the Corporate Disclosure Statement should be filed within 14 days. Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set as to Namecheap Incorporated, Whoisguard Incorporated. (KFZ)
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, WhatsApp Incorporated: Acceptance of Service upon Whoisguard, Inc. on 3/16/20. (Barker, David)
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, WhatsApp Incorporated: Proof of Service upon Namecheap, Inc. on 3/6/2020. (Barker, David)
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint filed by Namecheap Incorporated, Whoisguard Incorporated. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (REK)
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Brianna Dahlberg, Sridavi Ganesan, and Eugene Rome on behalf of Defendants Namecheap Incorporated and Whoisguard Incorporated. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
March 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the #12 Motion is granted. Defendants shall have to and including April 24, 2020 in which to answer and/or respond to the Complaint. Thus, the parties' obligations to produce the information called for in the MIDP within 30 days of the filing of an answer, as set forth in paragraph (A)(6) of the General Order, will be triggered by Defendants filing of an answer after this extension. No further extension shall be granted. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 3/23/2020. (MSA)
March 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 *MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Namecheap Incorporated, Whoisguard Incorporated. (Harris, Ray) *Modified to include additional filer on 3/24/2020 (REK).
March 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Howard Alan Kroll, Steven Erick Lauridsen, and David Jefferson Steele on behalf of Plaintiffs Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, and WhatsApp Incorporated. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
March 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER/NOTICE PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 4(m)- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED directing the Clerk of Court to terminate any or all Defendants in this matter, without further notice, that have not been served within the time required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) on June 3, 2020. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 3/5/20. (MSA)
March 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Namecheap Incorporated and Whoisguard Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(MYE). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
March 5, 2020 Opinion or Order 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. (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information filed by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, and WhatsApp Incorporated. (Barker, David) (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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 AO 121)(MYE) Modified on 3/5/2020 (MYE).
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-18032240. This case has been assigned to the Honorable G Murray Snow. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-20-00470-PHX-GMS. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SUMMONS Submitted by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, WhatsApp Incorporated. (Barker, David) (Attachments: #1 Summons)(MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Corporate Disclosure Statement by WhatsApp Incorporated. (Barker, David) (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Instagram LLC. (Barker, David) (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Facebook Incorporated. (Barker, David) (MYE)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-18032240 filed by Facebook Incorporated, Instagram LLC, and WhatsApp Incorporated. (Barker, David) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3-6, #5 Exhibit 7, #6 Exhibit 8-10, #7 Exhibit 11, #8 Exhibit 12, #9 Exhibit 13, #10 Exhibit 14)(MYE)

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Plaintiff: Facebook Incorporated
Represented By: Howard A Kroll
Represented By: David Gary Barker
Represented By: David J Steele
Represented By: Steven E Lauridsen
Represented By: Jacob Christensen Jones
Represented By: Steven Erick Lauridsen
Represented By: David Jefferson Steele
Represented By: Howard Alan Kroll
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Plaintiff: Instagram LLC
Represented By: Howard A Kroll
Represented By: David Gary Barker
Represented By: David J Steele
Represented By: Steven E Lauridsen
Represented By: Jacob Christensen Jones
Represented By: Steven Erick Lauridsen
Represented By: David Jefferson Steele
Represented By: Howard Alan Kroll
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Plaintiff: WhatsApp Incorporated
Represented By: Howard A Kroll
Represented By: David Gary Barker
Represented By: David J Steele
Represented By: Steven E Lauridsen
Represented By: Jacob Christensen Jones
Represented By: Steven Erick Lauridsen
Represented By: David Jefferson Steele
Represented By: Howard Alan Kroll
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Defendant: Whoisguard Incorporated
Represented By: Sridavi Ganesan
Represented By: Eugene Rome
Represented By: Brianna Dahlberg
Represented By: Mario Carmelo Vasta
Represented By: Ray Kendall Harris
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Defendant: Namecheap Incorporated
Represented By: Sridavi Ganesan
Represented By: Eugene Rome
Represented By: Brianna Dahlberg
Represented By: Mario Carmelo Vasta
Represented By: Ray Kendall Harris
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