The Magic of Things, Ltd. et al v. Viral Ventures, Pty, Ltd. et al
Plaintiff: The Cauldron London, Ltd. and The Magic of Things, Ltd.
Defendant: Viral Ventures, Pty, Ltd., Viral Ventures, Inc. and Aden Levin
Case Number: 2:2020cv01532
Filed: February 14, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Paul L Abrams
Referring Judge: Stephen V Wilson
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1051
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 5, 2020 Filing 34 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/31/2020 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT with Exhibits 1 through 3, #2 Declaration DECLARATION OF DANNA J. COTMAN, ESQ., IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, #3 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT) (Cotman, Danna)
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) #32 by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant shall have until and including June 5, 2020 in which to respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. (lom)
May 27, 2020 Filing 32 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Viral Ventures, Inc. answer now due 6/5/2020, re Amended Complaint/Petition, #30 filed by Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Stip to Extend FAC Response Time Proposed Order)(Cotman, Danna)
May 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 IN CHAMBERS ORDER-TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Stephen V. Wilson re: #29 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant - The motion is denied as moot. The hearing previously scheduled for 06/22/2020 at 1:30 p.m. is vacated and off-calendar. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pc) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 15, 2020 Filing 30 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Viral Ventures, Inc., Viral Ventures, Pty, Ltd. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 , filed by Plaintiffs The Magic of Things, Ltd., The Cauldron London, Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to FAC)(Stretch, Christopher)
April 24, 2020 Filing 29 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 6/22/2020 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS with Exhibits 1 through 3, #2 Declaration DECLARATION OF DANNA J. COTMAN, ESQ., IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO DISMISS, #3 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO DISMISS) (Cotman, Danna)
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting #25 Non-Resident Attorney Eric Clendening APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiffs The Magic of Things, Ltd. and The Cauldron London, Ltd., designating Christopher E. Stretch as local counsel. (mrgo)
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting #24 Non-Resident Attorney Ross Alexander APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiffs The Magic of Things, Ltd. and The Cauldron London, Ltd., designating Christopher E. Stretch as local counsel. (mrgo)
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: granting #16 Non-Resident Attorney Michael Bonella APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiffs The Magic of Things, Ltd. and The Cauldron London, Ltd., designating Christopher E. Stretch as local counsel. (mrgo)
March 27, 2020 Filing 25 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Eric Clendening to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/4/2020, Receipt No. 25607581) filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
March 27, 2020 Filing 24 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ross Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/4/2020, Receipt No. 25607505) filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
March 27, 2020 Filing 23 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. Bonella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/4/2020, Receipt No. 25607372) filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
March 25, 2020 Filing 22 First STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Viral Ventures, Inc. answer now due 4/24/2020, filed by Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc..(Cotman, Danna)
March 25, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc., (Attorney Danna J Cotman added to party Viral Ventures, Inc.(pty:dft))(Cotman, Danna)
March 17, 2020 Filing 20 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff The Magic of Things, Ltd., The Cauldron London, Ltd., upon Defendant Viral Ventures, Inc. served on 3/4/2020, answer due 3/25/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Anna "Doe" - Receptionist in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service at business address and by also mailing a copy.Original Summons NOT returned. (Keller, Kenneth)
March 4, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Bonella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607372) #16 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Eric Clendening to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607581) #18 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ross Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607505) #17 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.4 Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. Dkt. 18 additionally does not list any state court to which the applicant has been admitted. (Thrasher, Lupe)
March 4, 2020 Filing 18 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Eric Clendening to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607581) filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
March 4, 2020 Filing 17 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ross Alexander to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607505) filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
March 4, 2020 Filing 16 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael Bonella to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25607372) filed by Plainiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Keller, Kenneth)
February 26, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd., identifying Tjhe Magic of Things, Ltd. and The Cauldron London, Ltd.. (Keller, Kenneth)
February 26, 2020 Filing 14 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Keller, Kenneth)
February 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NEW CASE ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (pc)
February 20, 2020 Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Viral Ventures, Pty, Ltd. (mrgo)
February 20, 2020 Filing 11 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to defendant Viral Ventures, Inc. (mrgo)
February 19, 2020 Filing 10 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney ERIC CLENDENING. 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. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 9 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney ALEXANDER ROSS. 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. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 8 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney MICHAEL BONELLA. 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. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 7 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Keller, Kenneth)
February 19, 2020 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiffs The Cauldron London, Ltd., The Magic of Things, Ltd.. (Keller, Kenneth)
February 19, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. Other error(s) with document(s): The Civil Cover Sheet should have been filed as a separate event, not as an attachment to the complaint. No further action is required unless directed by the Court. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 3 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
February 19, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams. (jtil)
February 14, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-25336724 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs The Magic of Things, Ltd., The Cauldron London, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Christopher Edward Stretch added to party The Cauldron London, Ltd.(pty:pla), Attorney Christopher Edward Stretch added to party The Magic of Things, Ltd.(pty:pla))(Stretch, Christopher)

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Plaintiff: The Cauldron London, Ltd.
Represented By: Christopher Edward Stretch
Represented By: Kenneth E Keller
Represented By: Ross E Alexander
Represented By: Michael J Bonella
Represented By: Eric R Clendening
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Plaintiff: The Magic of Things, Ltd.
Represented By: Christopher Edward Stretch
Represented By: Kenneth E Keller
Represented By: Ross E Alexander
Represented By: Michael J Bonella
Represented By: Eric R Clendening
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Defendant: Viral Ventures, Pty, Ltd.
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Defendant: Viral Ventures, Inc.
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Defendant: Aden Levin
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