Skechers U.S.A. Inc. et al v. Laforst Shoes, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Skechers U.S.A. Inc. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
Defendant: Laforst Shoes, Inc. and Does 1-10 inclusive
Case Number: 2:2023cv06783
Filed: August 17, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Maria A Audero
Referring Judge: Josephine L Staton
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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September 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton, as follows: Skechers shall have thirty (30) days to either (1) finalize its settlement with Defendant Laforst Shoes and file a stipulated judgment and injunction, or (2) to file for a default judgment if a settlement has not been finalized by then and the complaint still has not been responded to by Defendant Laforst Shoes. Failure to do so shall result in the immediate dismissal of this case without further notice. (jp)
September 26, 2023 Filing 14 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Counsel and/or the parties are advised that the Court has updated its procedures in civil cases, including procedures encouraging consent to the magistrate judge in ordinary civil cases; setting forth presumptive schedules for class certification motion briefing; simplifying the requirements for substituting named defendants for Doe defendants; clarifying requirements for submission of mandatory chambers copies of voluminous exhibits; substituting compliance with the Local Rule regarding limitations on the number of words in the parties briefing for the Courts previous page limitations on briefing; imposing further limitations on the number of words in reply briefs; updating the Courts procedures in the case of settlement, including procedures for orders imposing stays of proceedings, orders of dismissal, and retention of jurisdiction by the Court; imposing limitations on both the number of and the content of motions in limine; and clarifying trial exhibit preparation, including the requirement to prepare a separate binder of exhibits for each witness. These updates are found on the Courts procedures page, and/or the Courts Initial Standing Order and Civil Trial Order, attached thereto. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cbr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 18, 2023 Filing 13 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Skechers U.S.A. Inc., Skechers U.S.A., Inc. IIto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, #12 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Mattes, Bradford)
September 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Josephine L. Staton: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION. The Court, on its own motion, hereby ORDERS plaintiff, to show cause in writing no later than September 20, 2023, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiffs, the Court will consider the filing of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this OSC, on or before the above date: Answer to the Complaint; Request for Entry of Default; or Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (F.R.Civ.P. 41). The Order will stand submitted upon the filing of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiffs is due. (lc)
August 24, 2023 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc., Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II, upon Defendant Laforst Shoes, Inc. served on 8/18/2023, answer due 9/8/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Patrick Chow, Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity and by also mailing a copy (Lerner, Marshall)
August 24, 2023 Filing 10 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON. (gga)
August 18, 2023 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendant Laforst Shoes, Inc. (ghap)
August 18, 2023 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (ghap)
August 18, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap)
August 18, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (ghap)
August 17, 2023 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION REGARDING A PATENT OF TRADEMARK COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 08/17/2023,, filed by plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc..(Hurey, Michael) Modified on 8/18/2023 (ghap).
August 17, 2023 Filing 4 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF INTERESTED FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 08/17/2023,, filed by plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc..(Hurey, Michael) Modified on 8/18/2023 (ghap).
August 17, 2023 Filing 3 SUMMONS FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 08/17/2023,, filed by plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc..(Hurey, Michael) Modified on 8/18/2023 (ghap).
August 17, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEETS FILED AS COMPLAINT with filing fee previously paid (402.00 paid on 08/17/2023,, filed by plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc..(Hurey, Michael) Modified on 8/18/2023 (ghap).
August 17, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-35879612 - Fee: $402, filed by plaintiff Skechers U.S.A. Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 to Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 to Complaint, #3 Exhibit 3 to Complaint, #4 Exhibit 4 to Complaint, #5 Exhibit 5 to Complaint) (Attorney Michael Hurey added to party Skechers U.S.A. Inc.(pty:bkmov))(Hurey, Michael)

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Plaintiff: Skechers U.S.A. Inc.
Represented By: Marshall A Lerner
Represented By: Bradford E Mattes
Represented By: Michael Hurey
Represented By: Steven Junsuk Kim
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Plaintiff: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
Represented By: Marshall A Lerner
Represented By: Bradford E Mattes
Represented By: Michael Hurey
Represented By: Steven Junsuk Kim
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