Blue Spike LLC et al v. Universal Music Group Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Blue Spike LLC, BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD and Wistaria Trading Ltd.
Defendant: Universal Music Group Inc., UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group, UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc. and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. doing business as Universal Music Publishing Group
Case Number: 2:2022cv06331
Filed: September 6, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John E McDermott
Referring Judge: George H Wu
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge George H. Wu. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by December 2, 2022. RE: Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days), #21 . (aco)
October 21, 2022 Filing 21 Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to December 2, 2022 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Bader, Martin)
October 21, 2022 Filing 20 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Martin R Bader counsel for Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc.. Adding Martin R. Bader as counsel of record for Universal Music Group Inc.; UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc.; and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Universal Music Group Inc.; UMG Manufacturing & Logistics, Inc.; and Universal Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Universal Music Publishing Group. (Attorney Martin R Bader added to party UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Martin R Bader added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Martin R Bader added to party Universal Music Publishing, Inc.(pty:dft))(Bader, Martin)
October 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu. Second APPLICATION of Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., designating David Newman as local counsel.; granting #18 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman. (aco)
October 17, 2022 Filing 18 Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 10/7/2022, Receipt No. 34118276) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Newman, David)
October 13, 2022 Filing 17 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT by Judge George H. Wu. Docket No. 15 is stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice #16 filed on October 12, 2022. Pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.2, email the proposed order in either Word or WordPerfect to Judge Wu's email address at GW_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) #15 . (aco)
October 12, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) #15 . 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. Case information is incomplete. DJ and MJ initials missing on application and proposed order. Please note DJ and MJ Notice of Assignment, dated 9/8/22, Dkt. 7. Other error(s) with document(s): Application has David Newman as local counsel with office in Beverly Hills, and Proposed Order has Deepali Brahmbhatt from Wilmington, Delaware. (lt)
October 7, 2022 Filing 15 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 10/13/2022 , SEE DOCKET NO. 17] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew J. Sherman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34118276) filed by Plaintiffs Blue Spike International Ltd, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Blue Spike International Ltd(pty:pla), Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Blue Spike LLC(pty:pla), Attorney David Michael Newman added to party Wistaria Trading Ltd. (pty:pla)) (Newman, David) Modified on 10/13/2022 (aco).
September 16, 2022 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant Universal Music Publishing, Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 16, 2022 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 16, 2022 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., Blue Spike International Ltd, upon Defendant Universal Music Group Inc. served on 9/15/2022, answer due 10/6/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Registered Agent CT Corporation System in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons returned. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS BEFORE JUDGE GEORGE H. WU by Judge George H. Wu. You are instructed to read and to follow (unless otherwise superseded herein) the Central District of California Local Rules (henceforth "Local Rules") 16-1 through 16-15 regarding pre-trial requirements. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (aco)
September 8, 2022 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants UMG Manufacturing and Logistics, Inc., Universal Music Group Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Summons for UMG Manufacturing and Logistics Inc, #2 Summons for Universal Music Publishing Inc) (et)
September 8, 2022 Filing 9 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et)
September 8, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
September 8, 2022 Filing 7 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott. (et)
September 6, 2022 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons)(Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 6, 2022 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 6, 2022 Filing 4 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 6, 2022 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 6, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD, Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd.. (Brahmbhatt, Deepali)
September 6, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33932233 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Blue Spike LLC, Wistaria Trading Ltd., BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H) (Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party BLUE SPIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD(pty:pla), Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party Blue Spike LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Deepali Brahmbhatt added to party Wistaria Trading Ltd. (pty:pla))(Brahmbhatt, Deepali)

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Plaintiff: Blue Spike LLC
Represented By: Deepali Brahmbhatt
Represented By: Andrew J. Sherman
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