Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH v. Ratpac Entertainment, LLC et al
Plaintiff: RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company and Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH
Defendant: RATPAC ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a Delaware corporation, DOES 1-10, Ratpac Entertainment, LLC, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and Does 1-10, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2023cv04790
Filed: June 19, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong
Referring Judge: Alka Sagar
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER VACATING ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND TAKING OSC RE DEFAULT JUDGMENT OFF CALENDAR [ECF Nos. 2324] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The Default by Clerk against Ratpac Entertainment, LLC that was entered on July 20, 2023, is hereby vacated; The Order to Show Cause re Default Judgment set for August 24, 2023, is taken off calendar; and Ratpac Entertainment, LLC shall file its responsive pleading to the complaint on file herein on or before August 25, 2023. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl)
August 8, 2023 Filing 24 Supplemental STIPULATION to Vacate Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form #19 filed by Defendant Ratpac Entertainment, LLC Ratpac Entertainment, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Vacating Entry of Default)(Shephard, Charles)
August 7, 2023 Filing 23 STIPULATION to Vacate Clerks Entry of Default (CV-37) - optional html form #19 filed by Defendant Ratpac Entertainment, LLC Ratpac Entertainment, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Vacating Entry of Default)(Attorney Charles N Shephard added to party Ratpac Entertainment, LLC(pty:dft))(Shephard, Charles)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER RE STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Complaint shall be filed and served on or before August 25, 2023. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl)
August 4, 2023 Filing 22 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 25, 2023 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendant Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Do, Jessica)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: DEFAULT JUDGMENT by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. In light of the Default by Clerk #19 entered on 07/20/2023, the Court sets a hearing for Order to Show Cause re Default Judgment for 08/24/2023, at 10:00 a.m. If a Motion for Default Judgment is filed on or before 08/18/2023, the hearing on the Order to Show Cause will be discharged, and no appearances will be necessary on 08/24/2023. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY.
July 20, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day),, #14 , Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (30 day),, #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: The proof of service indicates service upon the US Attorney's office which is incorrect. (yl)
July 20, 2023 Filing 19 [VACATED PURSUANT TO ORDER #26 ] DEFAULT BY CLERK F.R.Civ.P.55(a) as to RATPAC ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (yl) Modified on 8/9/2023 (yl).
July 19, 2023 Filing 18 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Ratpac Entertainment, LLC filed by Plaintiff Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Eric C. Lauritsen, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B) (Ross, Peter)
July 6, 2023 Filing 17 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's website under Judge Frimpong's Procedures and Schedules. Please read the Standing Order carefully. It is the responsibilities of the parties to maintain familiarly with the Standing Order and any future amendments that the Court may issue by periodically checking the Court's website for the operative version of the Standing Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kd) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 5, 2023 Filing 16 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. answer now due 8/11/2023, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Defendant Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc..(Attorney Jessica Bich Anh Do added to party Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.(pty:dft))(Do, Jessica)
June 23, 2023 Filing 15 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBHto Notice To Counsel Re: Copyright/Patent/Trademark (CV-31) - optional html form #10 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Ross, Peter)
June 23, 2023 Filing 14 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by unspecified means. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by unspecified means. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by unspecified means. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. Original Summons returned. (Ross, Peter)
June 23, 2023 Filing 13 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by unspecified means. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by unspecified means. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by unspecified means. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt NOT attached. Original Summons returned. (Ross, Peter)
June 23, 2023 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH, upon Defendant Ratpac Entertainment, LLC served on 6/21/2023, answer due 7/12/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon RATPAC ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Ross, Peter)
June 23, 2023 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Rat Pack Filmproduktion GMBH, upon Defendant Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. served on 6/21/2023, answer due 7/12/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a Delaware corporation in compliance with statute not specified by personal service (Ross, Peter)
June 20, 2023 Filing 10 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. (lh)
June 20, 2023 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. (lh)
June 20, 2023 Filing 8 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Ratpac Entertainment, LLC. (lh)
June 20, 2023 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
June 20, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
June 20, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (lh)
June 19, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company, (Ross, Peter)
June 19, 2023 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company. (Ross, Peter)
June 19, 2023 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company. (Ross, Peter)
June 19, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35513837 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Peter W Ross added to party RAT PACK FILMPRODUKTION GMBH, a German limited liability company(pty:pla))(Ross, Peter)

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