Voltstar Technologies, Inc. v. Newslink of Miami, LLC et al
| Voltstar Technologies, Inc. |
| Newslink of Miami, LLC |
| Kanex, Inc. and Apogee, Inc. |
| 2:2016cv03058 |
| May 4, 2016 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| John E McDermott |
| Manuel L Real |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 64
ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge Manuel L. Real. THE COURT having been advised by the counsel for the parties that the above-entitled action has been settled; and now the parties requesting for this action to be dismissed with prejudice #63 ; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that pursuant to the parties' Stipulation Re Dismissal of Action with Prejudice Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41 #63 , this action is hereby dismissed with prejudice and that each party bear its own attorney fees and costs incurred in this matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all dates set in this action are hereby vacated. The Court reserves its jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing the settlement. Case Terminated. Made JS-6. (iv)
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| Filing 63 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by plaintiff Kanex, Inc., Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. Dismissal is with prejudice. (Heath, Steven) |
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Filing 62
ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) SETTING PRE-TRIAL & TRIAL DATES by Judge Manuel L. Real.COUNSEL ARE NOTIFIED that this action is hereby placed on calendar for FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE on FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 11:00 A.M. Memoranda of Contentions of Fact and Law, Exhibit Lists and Witness Lists shall be filed and served on or before JANUARY 16, 2017, which date will also serve as the discovery cut-off date in this action. There is no Motion Cut-Off Date set. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER shall be lodged with this Court on or before JANUARY 30, 2017. JURY TRIAL DATE is set as MARCH 7, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. IT IS SO ORDERED. (cch)
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| Filing 61 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 4-6 days, filed by Petitioner Voltstar Technologies, Inc... (Heath, Steven) |
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Filing 60
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Manuel L. Real: granting #58 Non-Resident Attorney Joel B. Rothman APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Volstar Technologies, Inc., designating Steven A. Heath as local counsel. (lt)
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Filing 59
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Manuel L. Real: granting #57 Non-Resident Attorney Jerold I. Schneider APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Volstar Technologies, Inc., designating Steven A. Heath as local counsel. (lt)
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| Filing 58 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joel B. Rothman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-17888774) filed by plaintiff Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. (Attachm ents: #1 Proposed Order) (Heath, Steven) |
| Filing 57 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jerold I. Schneider to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Petitioner Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-17888768) filed by plaintiff Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. (Att achments: #1 Proposed Order) (Heath, Steven) |
| Filing 56 SCHEDULING NOTICE VACATING ALL DATES SET IN THIS CASE by Judge Manuel L. Real. All dates set in this matter are hereby VACATED. Counsel shall re-submit a Joint Rule 26f Report / Early Meeting Report, that conforms to the rules of the Central District of California, on or before June 20, 2016. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cch) TEXT ONLY ENTRY |
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Filing 55
ORDER RE: NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Manuel L. Real. READ CAREFULLY - FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY LEAD TO SANCTIONS. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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| Filing 54 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Steven Alan Heath on behalf of Petitioner Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Attorney Steven Alan Heath added to party Voltstar Technologies, Inc.(pty:pet))(Heath, Steven) |
| Filing 53 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney W John Eagan on behalf of Respondent Newslink of Miami, LLC, Counter Claimant Newslink of Miami, LLC. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case. The case was stayed in the Southern District of Florida as to Newslink of Miami, LLP. (lt) |
| Filing 52 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Meredith Frank Mendez on behalf of Respondent Newslink of Miami, LLC, Counter Claimant Newslink of Miami, LLC. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case. The case was stayed in the Southern District of Florida as to Newslink of Miami, LLP. (lt) |
| Filing 51 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Peter A Tappert on behalf of Respondent Kanex, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Peter A. Tappert will not be appearing as an attorney of record on this Case. Attorney will be removed from docket (lt) |
| Filing 50 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Brian S. Dervishi on behalf of Respondent Kanex, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Brian S. Dervishi will not be appearing as an attorney of record on this Case. Attorney will be removed from docket. (lt) |
| Filing 49 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Peter A Tappert. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 48 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Brian S Dervishi. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Re: Pro Hac Vice Application Due (G-109), #46 Please disregard. Issued in error. (esa) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney David Vedad Jafari. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney W John Eagan. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Meredith Frank Mendez. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jerold I Schneider. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Joel Benjamin Rothman. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Diana Frances Mederos. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. (esa) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Manuel L. Real and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (esa) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFERRED IN: Formerly Case Number: 9:16-cv-80063-RLR, from Soutnern District of Florida-West Palm Beach. The above-referenced case has been transferred to this district and assigned the above civil case number 2:16-cv-03058 R(JEMx). (esa) |
| Filing 38 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from Florida Southern |
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Filing 37
ORDER granting #31 Motion to Sever and Transfer Claims against Kanex and Stay Claims against Newslink. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Kanex, Inc. are SEVERED and TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Newslink of Miami, LLC are STAYED pending resolution of the claims against Kanex. Any party may move for the stay imposed by this Order to be lifted. Closing Case for Statistical Purposes. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 5/2/2016. (pes) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 36 REPLY to Response to Motion re #31 MOTION to Sever MOTION to Change Venue to Transfer Claims against Kanex MOTION to Stay Claims against Newslink filed by Kanex, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Tappert, Peter) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 35 RESPONSE/REPLY Answer to Newslink's Counterclaim by Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re #31 MOTION to Sever MOTION to Change Venue to Transfer Claims against Kanex MOTION to Stay Claims against Newslink filed by Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. Replies due by 3/31/2016. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of James McGinley)(Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Set Deadline as to #31 MOTION to Sever MOTION to Change Venue to Transfer Claims against Kanex MOTION to Stay Claims against Newslink. Responses due by 3/21/2016. SEE DE 33 ORDER (ail) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 33
PAPERLESS ORDER requiring Plaintiff to file a Response to Defendant Kanex's Motion to Sever #31 on or before March 21, 2016. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 3/11/2016. (bkd) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 32 NOTICE by Newslink of Miami, LLC re 27 Order, Joint Statement Regarding Briefing Schedule for Motions for Summary Judgment (Eagan, W) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 31 MOTION to Sever ( Responses due by 3/28/2016), MOTION to Change Venue to Transfer Claims against Kanex ( Responses due by 3/28/2016), MOTION to Stay Claims against Newslink by Kanex, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Tappert, Peter) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 30 Paperless Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg: Status Conference held on 3/2/2016. Court Reporter: Pauline Stipes, 561-803-3434 / Pauline_Stipes@flsd.uscourts.gov (lw1) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 29 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Newslink of Miami, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Newslink Group, LLC for Newslink of Miami, LLC (Eagan, W) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 28
ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE, CALENDAR CALL, AND TRIAL DATE AND ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE ( Status Conference set for 9/27/2017 09:30 AM before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg., Jury Trial set for 10/30/2017 09:00 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg., Calendar Call set for 10/25/2017 09:00 AM before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg., Amended Pleadings due by 9/9/2016., Expert Discovery due by 5/15/2017., Fact Discovery due by 12/16/2016., Joinder of Parties due by 9/9/2016., Mediation Deadline 1/18/2017., Dispositive Motions due by 6/30/2017., Motions due by 7/28/2017., Pretrial Stipulation due by 10/9/2017.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins for Discovery Matters Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 3/2/2016. (lrz) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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Filing 27
PAPERLESS ORDER requiring the parties to confer and to file a joint statement by March 11, 2016, indicating whether the parties have reached an agreement concerning the briefing schedule for motions for summary judgment and concerning the impact, if any, on the pretrial deadlines in this case subsequent to claim construction hearings in related cases. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 3/2/2016. (bkd) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 26 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement against Voltstar Technologies, Inc. by Newslink of Miami, LLC. (Eagan, W) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 25 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Kanex, Inc. (Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 24 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Kanex, Inc.. (Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter A. Tappert on behalf of Kanex, Inc.. Attorney Peter A. Tappert added to party Kanex, Inc.(pty:dft). (Tappert, Peter) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE by Kanex, Inc. of Telephonic Appearance at Scheduling Conference on March 2, 2016 (Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 21 SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE by Newslink of Miami, LLC of Telephonic Appearance (Eagan, W) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by W John Eagan on behalf of Newslink of Miami, LLC. Attorney W John Eagan added to party Newslink of Miami, LLC(pty:dft). (Eagan, W) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 18
ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Saul Acherman. Signed by Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins on 2/16/2016. (hky) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney David V. Jafari. Signed by Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins on 2/16/2016. (hky) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Saul Acherman. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-8481908 by Kanex, Inc.. Responses due by 2/29/2016 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for David V. Jafari. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-8481887 by Kanex, Inc.. Responses due by 2/29/2016 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 14
PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part and denying in part #13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document. Answer due March 1, 2016. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 2/12/2016. (bkd) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, by Kanex, Inc.. Attorney Brian S. Dervishi added to party Kanex, Inc.(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dervishi, Brian) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 12
PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part and denying in part #11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Answer to a Complaint or Other Case Initiating Document. Defendants' answer due 3/1/2016. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 2/12/2016. (bkd) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, by Newslink of Miami, LLC. Attorney Meredith Frank Mendez added to party Newslink of Miami, LLC(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mendez, Meredith) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline by Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. Kanex, Inc. served on 1/22/2016, answer due 2/12/2016. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline by Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. Newslink of Miami, LLC served on 1/28/2016, answer due 2/18/2016. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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Filing 8
PAPERLESS ORDER Setting Scheduling Conference: 3/2/2016 09:45 AM in West Palm Beach Division before Judge Robin L. Rosenberg. Signed by Judge Robin L. Rosenberg on 2/1/2016. (bkd) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.]
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| Filing 7 Certificate of Interested Parties/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 6 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Voltstar Technologies, Inc. (Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (yha) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 4 FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (yha) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 3 Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (yha) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Robin L. Rosenberg and Magistrate Judge James M. Hopkins (yha) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Kanex, Inc., Newslink of Miami, LLC. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number 113C-8396682, filed by Voltstar Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Summon(s) to Newslink of Miami, LLC, #6 Summon(s) to Kanex, Inc.)(Schneider, Jerold) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2016.] |
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