Trader Joes Company v. Trader Joes United
Plaintiff: TRADER JOE'S COMPANY and Trader Joes Company
Defendant: TRADER JOE'S UNITED and Trader Joes United
Case Number: 2:2023cv05664
Filed: July 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Margo A Rocconi
Referring Judge: Hernan D Vera
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 18, 2023 Filing 44 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 11/09/2023 re Transcript #43 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
December 18, 2023 Filing 43 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 11/09/2023 (10:25 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.). Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING SERVICES, INC., phone number (361) 949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 1/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/18/2024. (ls)
November 30, 2023 Filing 42 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for Court Smart (CS). (apr)
November 9, 2023 Filing 41 MINUTES OF TRADER JOE'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO FRCP RULE 12(B)(6) #20 held before Judge Hernan D. Vera. Having heard oral argument on the Motion, the Court takes the Motion under submission. Court Recorder: CourtSmart. (wm)
November 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT TRADER JOE'S UNITED'S APPLICATION TO APPEAR REMOTELY #37 #39 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. Defendants Application to Appear Remotely is GRANTED. (lom)
November 2, 2023 Filing 39 APPLICATION for Leave of Retu Singla to Appear for Remote Counsel Retu Singla Application to Appear Remotely filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. Application set for hearing on 11/9/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Hernan D. Vera. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Singla ISO Appear Remotely, #2 Proposed Order Granting Request to Appear Remotely) (Mehta, Sonya)
November 2, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: APPLICATION for Leave of Retu Singla to Appear for Remote Counsel Retu Singla Application to Appear Remotel #37 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed document was not submitted or was not submitted as a separate attachment. Other error(s) with document(s): No [Prop] Order. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lom)
November 2, 2023 Filing 37 APPLICATION for Leave of Retu Singla to Appear for Remote Counsel Retu Singla Application to Appear Remotely filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. Application set for hearing on 11/9/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Hernan D. Vera. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Singla ISO Appear Remotely) (Mehta, Sonya)
October 26, 2023 Filing 36 REPLY Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Mehta, Sonya)
October 19, 2023 Filing 35 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 filed by Plaintiff Trader Joes Company. (Eberhart, David)
October 6, 2023 Filing 34 Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Mehta, Sonya)
September 27, 2023 Filing 33 REFUND OF $500.00 made payable on 09/27/2023 to Sonya Z Mehta for payment made on 08/14/2023 Re: APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid #26 . (rdj)
September 27, 2023 Filing 32 REFUND OF $500.00 made payable on 09/27/2023 to Retu Singla for payment made on 08/14/2023 Re: APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid #25 . (rdj)
September 14, 2023 Filing 30 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andrew M. Levad counsel for Plaintiff Trader Joes Company. Andrew M. Levad is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Trader Joe's Company. (Levad, Andrew)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: granting #28 Non-Resident Attorney Retu R. Singla APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Trader Joes United, designating Dat Hoang Phan as local counsel. (lom)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: Granting #27 Non-Resident Attorney Seth Goldstein APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United, designating Dat H. Phan as local counsel. (pj)
September 2, 2023 Filing 28 Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Retu Rani Singla to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35975509) filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Pro Hac Vice Application) (Phan, Dat)
September 2, 2023 Filing 27 Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Seth Lewis Goldstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35975505) filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Dat Hoang Phan added to party Trader Joes United(pty:dft)) (Phan, Dat)
August 29, 2023 Filing 26 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Mehta, Sonya)
August 22, 2023 Filing 25 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Mehta, Sonya)
August 22, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Trader Joes United, (Mehta, Sonya)
August 22, 2023 Filing 23 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lom)
August 21, 2023 Filing 22 ONLY ENTRY (In Chambers) by Judge Hernan D. Vera: Please be advised that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss #20 is reset to 11/09/2023 at 10:00 a.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (wm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 21, 2023 Filing 21 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #20 ISO Defendant's MTD filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Mehta, Sonya)
August 21, 2023 Filing 20 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. Motion set for hearing on 9/21/2023 at 10:00 AM before Judge Hernan D. Vera. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mehta, Sonya)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER TO STRIKE ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) by Judge Hernan D. Vera: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: Notice of Appearance #13 , for the following reasons: Correct form must be used to properly update CM/ECF. Incomplete case number. (lom)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER TO STRIKE ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENT(S) by Judge Hernan D. Vera: the following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Retu Rani Singla to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United #14 ; APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Seth Lewis Goldstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United #15 . Local Rule 5-4.3.4 - Application not hand-signed. Rule 83-2.1.3.4 - Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. Incomplete case number-missing Judge's initials. (lom) Modified on 8/18/2023 (lom).
August 15, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Retu Rani Singla to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35852723) #14 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Seth Lewis Goldstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35853049) #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 7/14/23, Dkt. 5. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
August 14, 2023 Filing 17 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance #13 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. Case number incomplete; missing initials of Judge In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak)
August 14, 2023 Filing 15 STRICKEN, see docket entry no. 18 - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Seth Lewis Goldstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35853049) filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mehta, Sonya) Modified on 8/17/2023 (lom).
August 14, 2023 Filing 14 STRICKEN, see docket entry no. 18 - APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Retu Rani Singla to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-35852723) filed by Defendant Trader Joes United. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mehta, Sonya) Modified on 8/18/2023 (lom).
August 14, 2023 Filing 13 STRICKEN, see docket entry no. 19 - NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Sonya Mehta on behalf of Defendant Trader Joes United (Attorney Sonya Mehta added to party Trader Joes United(pty:dft))(Mehta, Sonya) Modified on 8/18/2023 (lom).
August 1, 2023 Filing 12 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Trader Joes Company, upon Defendant Trader Joes United served on 7/29/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Jamie Edwards, president of the Independent Labor union Trader Joe's United in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Eberhart, David)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera. PLEASE READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT GOVERNS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (lom)
July 17, 2023 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint #1 as to defendant Trader Joes United. (lom)
July 14, 2023 Filing 9 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #5 , Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #6 , Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form #7 , Corporate Disclosure Statement #3 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) #2 , Report on Filing of Patent/Trademark Action (Initial Notification)(AO 120) #4 filed by Plaintiff Trader Joes Company. (Eberhart, David)
July 14, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Andrew M. Levad on behalf of Plaintiff Trader Joes Company (Levad, Andrew)
July 14, 2023 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et)
July 14, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
July 14, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Hernan D. Vera and Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (et)
July 13, 2023 Filing 4 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by TRADER JOE'S COMPANY. (Eberhart, David)
July 13, 2023 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT [Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1] filed by Plaintiff TRADER JOE'S COMPANY identifying T.A.C.T. Holding, Inc. as Corporate Parent. (Eberhart, David)
July 13, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff TRADER JOE'S COMPANY. (Eberhart, David)
July 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35669125 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff TRADER JOE'S COMPANY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Attorney David R Eberhart added to party TRADER JOE'S COMPANY(pty:pla))(Eberhart, David)

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Plaintiff: TRADER JOE'S COMPANY
Represented By: David R Eberhart
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Plaintiff: Trader Joes Company
Represented By: David R Eberhart
Represented By: Andrew Miles Levad
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Represented By: Dat Hoang Phan
Represented By: Retu R. Singla
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