VenKee Communications, LLC v. TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
| Venkee Communications, LLC |
| TP-Link USA Corporation and TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| 2:2020cv10096 |
| November 3, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Patricia Donahue |
| R Gary Klausner |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 45
ORDER RE: JOINT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL #44 by Judge R. Gary Klausner that: (1) All claims and causes of action pending between the Parties in this action are hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 41(a); and 2(.)Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. As no defendant remains, this action is terminated. The Clerk shall close this case. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (jp)
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| Filing 44 Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation filed by Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Auyang, Heather) |
| Filing 43 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andrew S Dallmann counsel for Plaintiff Venkee Communications, LLC. Adding Andrew Stephen Dallmann as counsel of record for VenKee Communications, LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff VenKee Communications, LLC. (Attorney Andrew S Dallmann added to party Venkee Communications, LLC(pty:pla))(Dallmann, Andrew) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Venkee Communications, LLC pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd.. (Dallmann, Andrew) |
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Filing 41
(In Chambers) Order to Show Cause re Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge R. Gary Klausner: the court, on its own motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before 11/25/2020 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. (See Civil Minutes for Further Specifics). (jp) Modified on 11/19/2020 (jp).
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| Filing 40 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car) |
| Filing 39 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Keana Theresa Taylor. 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. (car) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Everett McClyde Upshaw. 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. (car) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Henning Schmidt. 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. (car) |
| Filing 36 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Jay P. Kesan. 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. (car) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Cecil E. Key. 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. (car) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (car) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CASE TRANSFERRED IN: Formerly Case Number: 6:20-cv-00088-ADA, from U.S. District Court Western District of Texas (Waco). The above-referenced case has been transferred to this district and assigned the above civil case number 2:20-cv-10096-RGK-PDx. (car) |
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Filing 32
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre)
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| Filing 31 ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received from Texas Western |
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Text Order GRANTING #30 Motion to Transfer Case entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Before the Court is Plaintiff VenKee Communications, LLC and Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation's Agreed Motion to Transfer. After consideration, the Court is of the opinion that the motion should be, and is hereby, GRANTED.It is therefore ORDERED that this case is transferred to the Central District of California. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (re) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Case transferred to District of Central District of California (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 30 Agreed MOTION to Transfer Case by TP-Link USA Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Agreed Motion to Transfer)(Taylor, Keana) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Filing 29
ORDER setting telephone conference on October 06, 2020 at 04:00 PM. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 28 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Case called for telephonic discovery hearing. There are issues getting discovery regarding the defendant's and their China partners and it is very difficult to get any information from China. The defendant states that they do not have any of the documents requested by plaintiff. The Court will allow the plaintiff to take 30B6 deposition for a 1 hour time limit which can be by zoom in which the counsel for plaintiff can go through the list with to verify that the defendant has been truthful. If the plaintiff discovers anything during the deposition that leads him to believe that the defendant has some discovery then the plaintiff should contact the Court asap. The Court would like the deposition to happen as soon as possible hopefully a week from today. If there is nothing then another hearing needs to be held regarding relationships with China. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Filing 27
SCHEDULING ORDER: Markman Hearing set for 2/26/2021 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright, Joinder of Parties due by 3/26/2021, Amended Pleadings due by 4/23/2021, Dispositive/Daubert Motions due by 9/10/2021, Pretrial Conference set for 11/22/2021before Judge Alan D Albright, Jury Selection and Trial set for 12/13/2021 before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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Text Order GRANTING #25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael Song for TP-Link USA Corporation. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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Text Order GRANTING #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Heather F. Auyang for TP-Link USA Corporation. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mm6) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Keana Theresa Taylor on behalf of Heather F. Auyang ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14028251) by on behalf of TP-Link USA Corporation. (Taylor, Keana) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Keana Theresa Taylor on behalf of Michael J. Song ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-14027746) by on behalf of TP-Link USA Corporation. (Taylor, Keana) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Filing 24
ORDER Setting Markman Hearing for 2/26/2021 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 23 Pro Hac Vice Letter to Heater Auyang and Michael Song for TP-Link USA Corporation. (am) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 22 Proposed Scheduling Order (Joint) by TP-Link USA Corporation. (Taylor, Keana) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Filing 21
ORDER CANCELLING TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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Filing 20
ORDER GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS PATENT CASE, Telephone Conference set for 9/11/2020 10:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 19 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by TP-Link USA Corporation, re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue Under Rule 12(b)(3) filed by Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Song & Exhibits A-G, #2 Affidavit Declaration of Winfred Shu)(Taylor, Keana) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 18 Pro Hac Vice Letter to Cecil E. Key and Jay P. Kesan. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 17 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by VenKee Communications, LLC, re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue Under Rule 12(b)(3) filed by Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Text Order GRANTING #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Everett McClyde Upshaw on behalf of Keana Theresa Taylor ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13753466) by on behalf of TP-Link USA Corporation. (Upshaw, Everett) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 15 RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by TP-Link USA Corporation. (Upshaw, Everett) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant TP-Link USA Corporation's Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue Under Rule 12(b)(3) by TP-Link USA Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Winfred Shu)(Upshaw, Everett) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Everett McClyde Upshaw on behalf of TP-Link USA Corporation. Attorney Everett McClyde Upshaw added to party TP-Link USA Corporation(pty:dft) (Upshaw, Everett) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Reset Deadlines: TP-Link USA Corporation answer due 7/13/2020. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Text Order GRANTING #12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Came on for consideration is Plaintiff's Motion to extend the time for Defendant TP-LINK USA to Answer. The Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendant TP-LINK USA shall have up to and including July 13, 2020 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #1 Complaint,, by VenKee Communications, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Reset Deadlines: TP-Link USA Corporation answer due 6/12/2020. (am) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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Text Order GRANTING #11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Came on for consideration is Plaintiff's Motion to extend the time for Defendant TP-Link USA to Answer. The Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendant TP-Link USA shall have up to and including June 12, 2020 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.]
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| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #7 Amended Complaint by VenKee Communications, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VenKee Communications, LLC. TP-Link USA Corporation served on 4/22/2020, answer due 5/13/2020. (Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 9 Summons Issued as to TP-Link USA Corporation. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 8 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by VenKee Communications, LLC. on TP-Link USA Corporation (Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd., TP-Link USA Corporation amending #1 Complaint,,., filed by VenKee Communications, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. K, #2 Exhibit Ex. L)(Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 6 STANDING ORDER from U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright regarding scheduled civil hearings. (tada) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 5 SUPPLEMENT to #1 Complaint,, Signature Page by VenKee Communications, LLC. (Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 4 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 3 Pro Hac Vice Letter to Cecil E. Key and Jay P. Kesan. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 2 Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding Patent/Trademark Cases effective 12/9/19, Attorneys filing Patent/Trademark cases in TXWD Waco division must prepare the attached form AO120 and e-file using the "Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form" event upon opening of the case. (Attachments: #1 AO-120) (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13169151). No Summons requested at this time, filed by VenKee Communications, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Waiver Notice of Waiver, #3 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Statement, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Exhibit B, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H, #12 Exhibit I, #13 Exhibit J, #14 Exhibit Patent Office Report Form)(Schmidt, Henning) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
| Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lad) [Transferred from Texas Western on 11/4/2020.] |
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