Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP et al v. The Art Factory AB et al
Plaintiff: NYZ AB, Swedish Match North America LLC, WM17 Holding GMBH and Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP
Defendant: Kretek International, Inc., Dryft Sciences, LLC, Tillce AB and The Art Factory AB
Case Number: 2:2020cv01322
Filed: February 10, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: R Gary Klausner
Referring Judge: Michael R Wilner
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1126
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 9, 2020 Filing 36 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Extend Time to File Answer to 5/11/2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendants Dryft Sciences, LLC, Kretek International, Inc., The Art Factory AB. Motion set for hearing on 5/11/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Extension of Motion) (Bloch, David)
April 9, 2020 Filing 35 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending United States International Trade Commission Investigation RE-NOTICE OF MOTION [ECF 31]] filed by Defendants Dryft Sciences, LLC, Kretek International, Inc., The Art Factory AB. Motion set for hearing on 5/18/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Declaration David Bloch, #2 Exhibit A - Complaint for Patent Infringement, #3 Exhibit B - Notice 03092020, #4 Exhibit C - Fed Reg 2020-05082, #5 Exhibit D - Pinkerton Tobacco Co. LP et al. v. The Art Factory AB et al. C.A. No. 20-cv-1322 (C.D. Cal.), #6 Proposed Order) (Bloch, David)
April 9, 2020 Filing 34 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending United States International Trade Commission Investigation #31 by Clerk of Court to Judge R. Gary Klausner. The document is STRICKEN. (jp)
April 9, 2020 Filing 33 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Dryft Sciences, LLC, Kretek International, Inc., The Art Factory AB identifying None as Corporate Parent. (Bloch, David)
April 9, 2020 Filing 32 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending United States International Trade Commission Investigation #31 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Please refer to the Courts website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov for available motion dates.Hearing information is incorrect. 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. (jp)
April 8, 2020 Filing 31 [DOCUMENT IS STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED ON 4/9/2020, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NOL #34 ] - NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending United States International Trade Commission Investigation filed by Defendants Dryft Sciences, LLC, Kretek International, Inc., The Art Factory AB. Motion set for hearing on 5/4/2020 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of David Bloch, #2 Exhibit A - Complaint for Patent Infringement, #3 Exhibit B - Notice 03092020, #4 Exhibit C - Fed Reg 2020-05082, #5 Exhibit D - Pinkerton Tobacco Co. LP et al. v. The Art Factory AB et al. C.A. No. 20-cv-1322 (C.D. Cal.), #6 Proposed Order) (Attorney David Spencer Bloch added to party The Art Factory AB(pty:dft)) (Bloch, David) Modified on 4/9/2020 (jp).
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting #29 Non-Resident Attorney Bryan C Diner APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC, designating Donald L Ridge as local counsel. (jp)
March 18, 2020 Filing 29 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Bryan C. Diner to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25776238) filed by Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ridge, Donald)
March 10, 2020 Filing 28 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Dryft Sciences, LLC, Kretek International, Inc., identifying None. (Bloch, David)
March 10, 2020 Filing 27 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Kretek International, Inc. answer now due 4/10/2020; Dryft Sciences, LLC answer now due 4/10/2020, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Defendants Kretek International, Inc.; Dryft Sciences, LLC.(Attorney David Spencer Bloch added to party Dryft Sciences, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney David Spencer Bloch added to party Kretek International, Inc.(pty:dft))(Bloch, David)
March 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting #23 Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J May APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC, designating Donald L Ridge as local counsel. (jp)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting #21 Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC, and NYZ AB, designating Donald L. Ridge as local counsel. (sbou)
March 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting #20 Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff's Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC, and NYZ AB, designating Donald L. Ridge as local counsel. (sbou) Modified on 3/4/2020 (sbou).
March 4, 2020 Filing 23 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 2/24/2020, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480320), APPLICATION to Correct APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480320) #15 filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ridge, Donald)
February 28, 2020 Filing 22 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25479646) #14 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480320) #15 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480539) #16 by Judge R. Gary Klausner. The documents are stricken due to deficiencies #19 . (jp)
February 27, 2020 Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 2/24/2020, Receipt No. ACACDC-25479646), APPLICATION to Correct APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25479646) #14 filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ridge, Donald)
February 27, 2020 Filing 20 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 2/24/2020, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480539), APPLICATION to Correct APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480539) #16 filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ridge, Donald)
February 25, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25479646) #14 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480320) #15 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480539) #16 . 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. Other error(s) with document(s): All three applicants failed to provide GSC for DC.. (Thrasher, Lupe)
February 24, 2020 Filing 18 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Swedish Match North America LLC, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, NYZ AB, upon Defendant Dryft Sciences, LLC served on 2/21/2020, answer due 3/13/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Michael Froch, Attorney/Agent for Service in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Ridge, Donald)
February 24, 2020 Filing 17 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Swedish Match North America LLC, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, NYZ AB, upon Defendant Kretek International, Inc. served on 2/21/2020, answer due 3/13/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kretek International, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Ridge, Donald)
February 24, 2020 Filing 16 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED ON 2/28/2020, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. #22 ] - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Caitlin E. O'Connell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480539) filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Ridge, Donald). Modified on 2/28/2020 (jp).
February 24, 2020 Filing 15 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED ON 2/28/2020, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. #22 ] - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Timothy J. May to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25480320) filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Ridge, Donald). Modified on 2/28/2020 (jp).
February 24, 2020 Filing 14 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED ON 2/28/2020, SEE DOCKET ENTRY NO. #22 ] - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul W. Townsend to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25479646) filed by Plaintiff NYZ AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP, Swedish Match North America LLC. (Ridge, Donald). Modified on 2/28/2020 (jp).
February 20, 2020 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Kretek. (jp)
February 20, 2020 Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Dryft Services. (jp)
February 12, 2020 Filing 11 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Ridge, Donald)
February 12, 2020 Filing 10 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Ridge, Donald)
February 12, 2020 Filing 9 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons. The following error(s) was found: Summons is not directed to the defendant(s). The defendants name must appear in the To:section of the summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (jtil)
February 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (sw)
February 11, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
February 11, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (jtil)
February 10, 2020 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Ridge, Donald)
February 10, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, identifying Swedish Match North Europe, Swedish Match AB, Pinkerton Tobacco Co. LLC, Swedish Match AB, Swedish Match AB. (Attorney Donald L Ridge added to party NYZ AB(pty:pla), Attorney Donald L Ridge added to party Swedish Match North America LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Donald L Ridge added to party WM17 Holding GMBH(pty:pla))(Ridge, Donald)
February 10, 2020 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Ridge, Donald)
February 10, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Ridge, Donald)
February 10, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-25294015 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Attorney Donald L Ridge added to party Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP(pty:pla))(Ridge, Donald)

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Plaintiff: NYZ AB
Represented By: Donald L Ridge
Represented By: Timothy J May
Represented By: Paul Townsend
Represented By: Vinay V Joshi
Represented By: Bryan C Diner
Represented By: Caitlin O'Connell
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Plaintiff: Swedish Match North America LLC
Represented By: Donald L Ridge
Represented By: Timothy J May
Represented By: Paul Townsend
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Represented By: Bryan C Diner
Represented By: Caitlin O'Connell
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Plaintiff: Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP
Represented By: Donald L Ridge
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Represented By: Paul Townsend
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Represented By: Bryan C Diner
Represented By: Caitlin O'Connell
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Defendant: Kretek International, Inc.
Represented By: David Spencer Bloch
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Defendant: Dryft Sciences, LLC
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Defendant: Tillce AB
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