Blackbird Tech LLC v. Feit Electrical Company, Inc.
Plaintiff: Blackbird Tech LLC and Blackbird Tech LLC doing business as Blackbird Technologies
Defendant: Feit Electrical Company, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2017cv07168
Filed: September 28, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Alexander F MacKinnon
Referring Judge: Christina A Snyder
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
November 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER RE STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Judge Christina A. Snyder: Upon Stipulation #70 , IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is dismissed with prejudice. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. ( Case Terminated. Made JS-6. ) (gk)
November 27, 2017 Filing 70 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case filed by plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Stevens, Bethany)
October 25, 2017 Filing 69 NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Christina A. Snyder. (rba)
October 10, 2017 Filing 67 NOTICE OF LODGING filed October 10, 2017 re APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20618415) #64 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit K. Shah Certificate of Admission to the Bar of Illinois)(Bigman, Bennett)
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc., designating Bennett A. Bigman as local counsel #64 . (gk)
October 6, 2017 Filing 66 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20618415) #64 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(b) Proposed order not attached. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (lt)
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Scheduling Conference is set for 12/4/2017 at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (cj)
October 5, 2017 Filing 64 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-20618415) filed by Counsel for Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Bigman, Bennett)
October 5, 2017 Filing 63 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Michael P Sherban on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 5, 2017 Filing 62 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Kevin M Capuzzi on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 4, 2017 Filing 61 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Bennett A Bigman on behalf of Defendant Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (Attorney Bennett A Bigman added to party Feit Electrical Company, Inc.(pty:dft))(Bigman, Bennett)
October 3, 2017 Filing 60 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance #53 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal 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)
October 2, 2017 Filing 59 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Sean K Thompson on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 2, 2017 Filing 58 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Stamatios Stamoulis on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 2, 2017 Filing 57 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Wendy H Verlander on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. RE: Dana J. Ash. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 2, 2017 Filing 56 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Richard Charles Weinblatt on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 2, 2017 Filing 55 RESPONSE filed by Pro Hac Vice attorney Christopher R Freeman on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC. RE: Notice of Filing Fee Due. PHV fee N/A. Attorney will not be appearing as attorney of record on this case and will be removed pursuant to G109 Notice. (lt)
October 2, 2017 Filing 54 Local Rule 7.1-1 Certification and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC, identifying Matrix Railway Corporation. (Stevens, Bethany)
October 2, 2017 Filing 53 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Bethany M Stevens on behalf of Plaintiff Blackbird Tech LLC (Attorney Bethany M Stevens added to party Blackbird Tech LLC(pty:pla))(Stevens, Bethany)
September 28, 2017 Filing 52 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michael P Sherban. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 51 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Kalpesh K Shah. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 50 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Kevin M. Capuzzi. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 49 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Wendy H Verlander. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 48 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Sean K. Thompson. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 47 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Richard Charles Weinblatt. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 46 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Christopher R Freeman. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 45 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Stamatios Stamoulis. 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)
September 28, 2017 Filing 44 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
September 28, 2017 Filing 43 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (esa)
September 28, 2017 Filing 42 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFERRED IN: Formerly Case Number: 1:16-cv-01159 LPS-CJB, from District of Delaware. The above-referenced case has been transferred to this district and assigned the above civil case number 2:17-cv-07168 CAS (AFMx). (esa)
September 28, 2017 Filing 41 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from Delaware
September 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SO ORDERED, re #39 STIPULATED ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION to United States District Court for the Central District of California filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/22/17. (ntl) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 22, 2017 Case electronically transferred to Central District of California. (ntl) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 20, 2017 Filing 39 STIPULATED ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION to United States District Court for the Central District of California - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) Modified on 9/22/2017 (ntl). [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 14, 2017 Filing 38 NOTICE of LODGING OF DEFENDANTS' SLIDES FROM AUGUST 24, 2017 HEARING by HTC America Inc., HTC Corporation (Shaw, John) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORAL ORDER: In light of the Court's filing today of its opinions in Boston Scientific Corporation ("BSC") v. Cook Group Incorporated, C.A. No. 15-980 (D.I. 315), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ("BMS") v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., C.A. No. 17-379 (D.I. 36), cases presenting venue challenges that may be similar in at least some respects to the venue challenge pending here, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: (1) on September 20, 2017, the parties shall file simultaneous opening letter briefs, not to exceed three (3) pages per side, addressing how the venue issue should be resolved here in light of BSC and BMS; and (2) on September 22, 2017, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive letter briefs, not to exceed two (2) pages per side. ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 9/11/17. (ntl) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 1, 2017 Filing 36 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Discovery Deadlines to Until Resolution of Motion to Transfer - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
September 1, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (29 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 36 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Discovery Deadlines to Until Resolution of Motion to Transfer filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/1/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER Setting Mediation Conference: A Telephone Conference is set for 3/26/2018 at 11:30 AM before Judge Christopher J. Burke to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/31/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
August 24, 2017 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard P. Stark and Judge Christopher J. Burke - Oral Argument held on 8/24/2017. (Court Reporter Hawkins Reporting.) (ntl) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
August 22, 2017 Filing 34 Joint STATUS REPORT by 3G Licensing, S.A., Koninklijke KPN N.V., Orange S.A.. (Farnan, Michael) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
August 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, in preparation for the consolidated oral argument on August 24, 2017, the parties in the following cases: Boston Scientific Corporation v. Cook Group Incorporated (C.A. No. 15-980-LPS-CJB), Blackbird Tech LLC v. Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (C.A. No. 16-1159-LPS-CJB), Koninklijke KPN N.V. v. Kyocera Corporation (C.A. No. 17-87-LPS-CJB), and 3G Licensing, S.A. v. HTC Corporation (C.A. No. 17-83-LPS-CJB), shall meet and confer and, no later than August 22, file one joint status report indicating how the parties propose to divide their time, which parties will present which issues, and the order of presentation. Ordered by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 8/17/17. (etg) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court will hear consolidated oral argument on August 24, 2017 on the motions to dismiss for improper venue in the following cases: Boston Scientific Corporation v. Cook Group Incorporated (C.A. No. 15-980-LPS-CJB D.I. 282), Blackbird Tech LLC v. Feit Electrical Company, Inc. (C.A. No. 16-1159-LPS-CJB D.I. 16), Koninklijke KPN N.V. v. Kyocera Corporation (C.A. No. 17-87-LPS-CJB D.I. 16), and 3G Licensing, S.A. v. HTC Corporation (C.A. No. 17-83-LPS-CJB D.I. 21), with Chief Judge Stark and Magistrate Judge Burke jointly presiding. The parties in these cases present similar if not identical issues regarding venue after the Supreme Court's decision in TC Heartland, and the Court will find it helpful to hear argument in all cases at the same time. The hearing will begin at 2:00 p.m., and each side, collectively, will have 45 minutes, divided among the parties in the various cases as they see fit. Ordered by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 8/1/2017. (etg) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 25, 2017 Filing 31 PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (26 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 31 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB) Proposed Protective Order filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/25/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: Parties shall submit, by no later than July 26, 2017, a revised version of the proposed Protective Order (D.I. 30, Civil Action No. 16-1159-LPS-CJB; D.I. 25, Civil Action No. 16-1162-LPS-CJB) that contains the paragraph listed in Section 3 of Judge Burke's form of Scheduling Order (D.I. 22, Civil Action No. 16-1159-LPS-CJB; D.I. 19, Civil Action No. 16-1162-LPS-CJB) entered in this case. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/25/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 21, 2017 Filing 30 PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 21, 2017 Filing 29 Letter to Honorable Leonard P. Stark and Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Stamatios Stamoulis regarding Enclosing Supplemental Authority - re #21 Answering Brief in Opposition,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 19, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #28 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Proposed Protective Order to July 21, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/18/2017. (dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 18, 2017 Filing 28 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Proposed Protective Order to July 21, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 18, 2017 Filing 27 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Feit Electric Company, Inc.s Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Rule 26(a) re SO ORDERED,, filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 12, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (26 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 22 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME by which the Parties shall (i) submit a Proposed Protective Order (Scheduling Order paragraph 3) is extended to and including July 18, 2017, and the time by which Feit shall (i) serve Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures (Scheduling Order paragraph 1) is extended to and including July 18, 2017. filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/12/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 11, 2017 Filing 26 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
July 11, 2017 Filing 25 NOTICE of Service by Blackbird Tech LLC (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 30, 2017 Filing 24 REPLY BRIEF re #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 27, 2017 Filing 23 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Asserted Claims and Identification of Accused Products filed by Blackbird Tech LLC.(Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 26, 2017 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge for Mediation. Please see Standing Order dated January 20, 2016, regarding disclosure of confidential ADR communications. A link to the standing order is provided here for your convenience at # http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/general-orders/magistrate-judges-standing-order-adr-mediation Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 10/27/2017. Amended Pleadings due by 10/27/2017. Discovery due by 7/13/2018. Status Report due by 3/28/2018. Dispositive Motions due by 3/15/2019. A Motion Hearing is set for 7/23/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark Claim Construction Opening Brief due by 11/17/2017. A Markman Hearing is set for 1/22/2018 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Pretrial Conference is set for 8/30/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark. A Jury Trial is set for 9/16/2019 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Judge Leonard P. Stark.. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/26/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(mlc) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 23, 2017 Filing 21 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Blackbird Tech LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 6/30/2017. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 23, 2017 Filing 20 Joint PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Scheduling by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 19, 2017 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher J. Burke - Scheduling Conference held on 6/19/2017. (Court Reporter Taneha Carroll (Hawkins). Clerk: K. Oliver) Counsel for Plaintiffs: Stamatios Stamoulis, Christopher Freeman.Counsel for Defendants: Kevin Capuzzi, Kalpesh Shah, Denise Kraft, Nicholas Papastavros, Larissa Park, Michael Strapp, John Simmons, Keith Jones. The Court heard arguments on the parties' scheduling disputes relating to the jointly proposed scheduling order. The Court ordered the parties to submit a revised proposed scheduling order by no later than Friday, June 23, 2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(mlc) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 9, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer to June 30, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/9/2017. (dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 8, 2017 Filing 19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Motion to Dismiss or Transfer to June 30, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Order Setting Telephonic Scheduling Conference: A Case Management/Scheduling Conference is set for 6/19/2017 at 01:00 PM in Chambers before Judge Christopher J. Burke. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/8/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 7, 2017 Filing 18 STATUS REPORT by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Checklist, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 5, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (19 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 17 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 16 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to June 7, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/5/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 2, 2017 Filing 17 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to June 7, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 1, 2017 MOTION REFERRED: #16 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer Plaintiff's Complaint Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
June 1, 2017 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer Plaintiff's Complaint - filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, #3 Certificate of Service)(Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 22, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re (18 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 14 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 15 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB) Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to June 2, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/22/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB(dlb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 19, 2017 Filing 15 Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to June 2, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 12, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (14 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 13 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 13 in 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB, 14 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to May 19, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/12/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB(mlc) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 11, 2017 Filing 14 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to May 19, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 5, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (13 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 13 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 12 in 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB, 12 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to May 11, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/5/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB(mlc) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
May 4, 2017 Filing 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Certain Case Management Deadlines to May 11, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
April 13, 2017 Filing 12 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to File Proposed Scheduling Order to May 4, 2017 - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
April 13, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (12 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 11 in 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB, 12 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to File Proposed Scheduling Order to May 4, 2017 filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 4/13/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB(dlk) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
April 13, 2017 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael P. Sherban and Kalpesh K. Shah for Feit Electrical Company, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (ceg) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
March 24, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael P. Sherban, Esquire of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc., and D.I. #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah, Esquire of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 3/24/2017. (dlk) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
March 15, 2017 Filing 11 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
March 15, 2017 Opinion or Order ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and discuss, in person and/or by telephone, each of the matters listed on Chief Judge Stark's Case Management Checklist ("Checklist"). Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order, the parties shall jointly file the following: (i) a copy of the "Checklist" indicating the names of Lead Counsel and Delaware Counsel for each party; (ii) a proposed Scheduling Order (consistent with the Chief Judge Stark's Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order); and (iii) a letter, not to exceed three pages, that contains the following: (a) a description of what this case is about; (b) the parties' positions regarding the disputes in the proposed Scheduling Order, and (c) a list of the three most significant topics (other than Scheduling Order disputes) discussed during the parties' review of the Checklist items, along with a brief description as to what was discussed as to those topics. Thereafter, the Court will schedule an in-person Case Management Conference/Rule 16 Scheduling Conference to be held with Judge Stark and/or Judge Burke. The Checklist and Revised Patent Form Scheduling Order can be found on this Court's website (www.ded.uscourts.gov/judge/chief-judge-leonard-p-stark). Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 3/15/2017. (dlk) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
March 9, 2017 Filing 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael P. Sherban, Esquire of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP - filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
March 9, 2017 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kalpesh K. Shah, Esquire of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP - filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 10, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D,I. #8 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to ANSWER, MOVE, or RESPOND to Complaint to March 15, 2017 filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/10/2017. (dlk) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 9, 2017 Filing 8 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to ANSWER, MOVE, or RESPOND to Complaint to March 15, 2017 - filed by Feit Electrical Company, Inc.. (Capuzzi, Kevin) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 8, 2017 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Feit Electrical Company, Inc. served on 1/20/2017, answer due 2/10/2017. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 2, 2017 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Sean K. Thompson for Blackbird Tech LLC, added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB et al.(lmm) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 2, 2017 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Christopher R. Freeman for Blackbird Tech LLC, added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB et al.(lmm) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 2, 2017 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Christopher R. Freeman for Blackbird Tech LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB et al.(lmm) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
February 2, 2017 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Wendy H. Verlander for Blackbird Tech LLC,added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB et al.(lmm) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
January 25, 2017 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. (6 in 1:16-cv-01160-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01319-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01161-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01162-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01318-LPS-CJB, 6 in 1:16-cv-01317-LPS-CJB) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher Freeman, Wendy Verlander and Sean Thompson filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/25/2017. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS-CJB et al.(dlk) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
January 20, 2017 Filing 6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher Freeman, Wendy Verlander and Sean Thompson - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Stamoulis, Stamatios) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 20, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORAL REFERRAL ORDER: This case will be governed by Judge Stark's Revised Procedures for Managing Patent Cases (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). In accordance with the Revised Procedures, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. any and all matters relating to scheduling, including entry of a Scheduling Order, are referred to Magistrate Judge Burke; 2. any and all motions to dismiss, stay, and/or transfer venue, relating to all or any part of the case, whenever such motions may be filed, are referred to Judge Burke for disposition or report and recommendation, to the full extent permitted by the Constitution, statute, and rule; and 3. within seven (7) days of the date of this Referral Order, the plaintiff(s) shall file the Procedures Order, which is found on Judge Stark's website (see www.ded.uscourts.gov). ORDERED by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/20/16. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS, 1:16-cv-01161-LPS, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS (ntl) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 14, 2016 Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-01159-LPS, 1:16-cv-01160-LPS, 1:16-cv-01161-LPS, 1:16-cv-01162-LPS (rjb) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 9, 2016 Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Feit Electrical Company, Inc. on 12/9/2016. Requesting party or attorney should pick up issued summons at the Help Desk, Room 4209, or call 302-573-6170 and ask the Clerk to mail the summons to them. (jcs) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 8, 2016 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (jcs) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 8, 2016 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 7,114,834 B2. (jcs) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 8, 2016 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jcs) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]
December 8, 2016 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against Feit Electrical Company, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2043526.) - filed by Blackbird Tech LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(jcs) [Transferred from Delaware on 9/28/2017.]

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Defendant: Feit Electrical Company, Inc.
Represented By: Michael P Sherban
Represented By: Kevin M Capuzzi
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