Andrew Walker v. Kerns Fine Jewelry
Plaintiff: Andrew Walker
Defendant: Kerns Fine Jewelry
Case Number: 2:2023cv04134
Filed: May 26, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Rozella A Oliver
Referring Judge: Mark C Scarsi
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 183 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 21, 2023 Filing 14 Mail Returned addressed to Andrew Walker re Judgment, #13 (lc)
June 5, 2023 Filing 13 JUDGMENT by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Pursuant to the Court's Order Dismissing Case #12 , it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed that this case is dismissed without prejudice for improper venue. Plaintiff shall take nothing from this action. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (lc)
June 5, 2023 Filing 12 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: ORDER DISMISSING CASE. Plaintiff Andrew Walker brings this action for patent infringement againstDefendant Kerns Fine Jewelry. Plaintiff also filed a request to proceed in forma pauperis. (Req., ECF No. 2.) Days after he initiated the case, Plaintiff filed a motion to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. (Mot., ECF No. 4.) The Court deems the motionappropriate for decision without oral argument. On its own motion, the Court dismisses the case for improper venue. A district court may dismiss a complaint sua sponte for improper venue before a responsive pleading is filed. The Court dismisses the case and directs the Clerk to enter judgment accordingly. The motion to transfer #4 and request to proceed in forma pauperis #2 are denied as moot. (lc)
June 1, 2023 Filing 11 TEXT ONLY (IN CHAMBERS) NOTICE TO PRO SE LITIGANTS by Judge Mark C. Scarsi: Although Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, i.e., without legal representation, she/he nonetheless is required to comply with Court orders, the Local Rules, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See C.D. Cal. L.R. 83-2.2.3. The Local Rules are available on the Court's website, http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/ local-rules. The Court cannot provide legal advice to any party, including pro se litigants, i.e., parties who are not represented by a lawyer. There is a free "Pro Se Clinic" that can provide information and guidance about many aspects of civil litigation in this Court. The Court notes that a party to this lawsuit does not have a lawyer. Parties in court without a lawyer are called "pro se litigants." These parties often face special challenges in federal court. Public Counsel runs a free Federal Pro Se Clinic where pro se litigants can get information and guidance. The Clinic is located at the Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (note that the clinic may not be open for in-person appointments during the pandemic). Pro se litigants must call or submit an on-line application to request services as follows: on-line applications can be submitted at http://prose.cacd.uscourts.gov/los-angeles, or call (213) 385-2977, ext. 270. Pro se litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an e-mail address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court's website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss. Attorneys may not use EDSS to submit documents on behalf of their clients. Attorneys are required by the local rules to file documents electronically using the Court's CM/ECF System. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smo)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE MARK C. SCARSI upon filing of the complaint by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. (smo)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE AND ORDER REGARDING TRANSFER AND/OR REASSIGNMENT OF PATENT CASE by Judge Mark C. Scarsi. Case transferred from Judge Otis D. Wright, II to Judge Mark C. Scarsi for all further proceedings. Case number now reads 2:23-cv-04134 MCS(RAOx). (rn)
June 1, 2023 Filing 8 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. (ghap)
June 1, 2023 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
June 1, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
June 1, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Otis D. Wright, II and Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver. (ghap)
May 31, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION TO TRANSFER PLAINTIFF'S CASE TO PROPER JURISDICTION, filed by plaintiff Andrew Walker. (ghap)
May 26, 2023 Filing 3 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Andrew Walker. (ghap)
May 26, 2023 Filing 2 REQUEST to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with Declaration in Support filed by plaintiff Andrew Walker. (ghap)
May 26, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Defendant Kerns Fine Jewelry.Case assigned to Judge Otis D. Wright, II for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Rozella Oliver. Jury Demanded., filed by plaintiff Andrew Walker. (Attachments: #1 CV-71) (ghap)

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