Sharp Corporation v. VIZIO, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Sharp Corporation
Defendant: Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V., TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, VIZIO, Inc, TPV Technology, Ltd, TPV International USA, Inc., Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Xianyang Caihong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Case Number: 8:2020cv00490
Filed: March 10, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Karen E Scott
Referring Judge: James V Selna
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 145
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT #40 , by Judge James V. Selna. Good cause being shown, it is ORDERED that VIZIO will have up to and including July 2, 2020 to answer or otherwise respond to Sharp's Complaint in this action. (es)
May 4, 2020 Filing 40 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to July 2, 2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by Plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re: VIZIO, Inc.)(Goodrich, Christina)
April 30, 2020 Filing 39 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicholas F. Lenning to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26273917) #37 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): DC missing. (Thrasher, Lupe)
April 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: GRANTING #37 Non-Resident Attorney Nicholas R. Lenning APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation, designating Christina N. Goodrich as local counsel. (es)
April 29, 2020 Filing 37 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicholas F. Lenning to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-26273917) filed by Plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Goodrich, Christina)
April 17, 2020 Filing 36 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Curt Holbreich counsel for Defendants TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, TPV International USA, Inc., TPV Technology, Ltd, Trend Smart America, Ltd., Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. Adding Curt Holbreich as counsel of record for Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. (Attorney Curt Holbreich added to party TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited(pty:dft), Attorney Curt Holbreich added to party TPV International USA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Curt Holbreich added to party TPV Technology, Ltd (pty:dft), Attorney Curt Holbreich added to party Trend Smart America, Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Curt Holbreich added to party Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.(pty:dft))(Holbreich, Curt)
April 17, 2020 Filing 35 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll counsel for Defendants TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, TPV International USA, Inc., TPV Technology, Ltd, Trend Smart America, Ltd., Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. Adding Brooke S. Bll as counsel of record for Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. (Attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll added to party TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited(pty:dft), Attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll added to party TPV International USA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll added to party TPV Technology, Ltd (pty:dft), Attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll added to party Trend Smart America, Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Brooke Shanelle Boll added to party Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.(pty:dft))(Boll, Brooke)
April 17, 2020 Filing 34 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Samuel N Tiu counsel for Defendants TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, TPV International USA, Inc., TPV Technology, Ltd, Trend Smart America, Ltd., Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. Adding Samuel N. Tiu as counsel of record for Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. (Attorney Samuel N Tiu added to party TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited(pty:dft), Attorney Samuel N Tiu added to party TPV International USA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Samuel N Tiu added to party TPV Technology, Ltd (pty:dft), Attorney Samuel N Tiu added to party Trend Smart America, Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Samuel N Tiu added to party Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.(pty:dft))(Tiu, Samuel)
April 17, 2020 Filing 33 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael J Bettinger counsel for Defendants TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, TPV International USA, Inc., TPV Technology, Ltd, Trend Smart America, Ltd., Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. Adding Michael J. Bettinger as counsel of record for Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Defendants TPV Technology, Ltd., TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Company Limited, TPV International (USA), Inc. Trend Smart America, Ltd. and Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.. (Attorney Michael J Bettinger added to party TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited(pty:dft), Attorney Michael J Bettinger added to party TPV International USA, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Michael J Bettinger added to party TPV Technology, Ltd (pty:dft), Attorney Michael J Bettinger added to party Trend Smart America, Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Michael J Bettinger added to party Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.(pty:dft))(Bettinger, Michael)
April 15, 2020 Filing 32 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. upon Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/3/2020, answer due 7/2/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Michael J. Bettinger. (Goodrich, Christina)
April 15, 2020 Filing 31 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. upon TPV Technology, Ltd waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/3/2020, answer due 7/2/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Michael J. Bettinger. (Goodrich, Christina)
April 15, 2020 Filing 30 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. upon TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited waiver sent by Plaintiff on 4/3/2020, answer due 7/2/2020. Waiver of Service signed by Michael J. Bettinger. (Goodrich, Christina)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER GRANTING TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT #28 by Judge James V. Selna, it is ORDERED that Defendants will have up to and including July 2, 2020 to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint in this action. 7/2/2020 (es)
April 3, 2020 Filing 28 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to VIZIO, Inc answer now due 5/4/2020, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation.(Goodrich, Christina)
April 3, 2020 Filing 27 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to July 2, 2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order re: TPV International (USA), Inc. and Trend Smart America, Ltd.)(Goodrich, Christina)
March 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Order Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference set for 6/1/2020 at 11:30 am before Judge James V. Selna. Counsel shall file the Joint Rule 26 Meeting Report, with the completed Exhibit A, by 5/26/2020. (lb)
March 20, 2020 Filing 25 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Sharp Corporation, upon Defendant Trend Smart America, Ltd. served on 3/16/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Josephine C., Person in Charge and Sandy Chu, Registered Agent for Service of Process in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by substituted service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entitya.Original Summons NOT returned. (Goodrich, Christina)
March 20, 2020 Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Sharp Corporation, upon Defendant TPV International USA, Inc. served on 3/13/2020, answer due 4/3/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Trisha Rosano, Manager, Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Goodrich, Christina)
March 20, 2020 Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Sharp Corporation, upon Defendant VIZIO, Inc served on 3/13/2020, answer due 4/3/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Trisha Rosano, Manager, Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Goodrich, Christina)
March 17, 2020 Filing 22 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Theodore J. Angelis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/11/2020, Receipt No. 25687130) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 16, 2020 Filing 21 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erik J. Halverson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/11/2020, Receipt No. 25686973) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 16, 2020 Filing 20 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason A. Engel to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400.00 Previously Paid on 3/10/2020, Receipt No. 25686926) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 13, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Theodore J. Angelis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25687130) #9 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. (Thrasher, Lupe)
March 13, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erik J. Halverson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686973) #8 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. (Thrasher, Lupe)
March 13, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Elizabeth J. Weiskopf to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686959) #7 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. (Thrasher, Lupe)
March 13, 2020 Filing 16 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason A. Engel to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686926) #6 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed. (Thrasher, Lupe)
March 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: GRANTING #9 Non-Resident Attorney Theodore J. Angelis APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation, designating Christina N. Goodrich as local counsel. (es)
March 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: GRANTING #8 Non-Resident Attorney Erik J. Halverson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation, designating Christina N. Goodrich as local counsel. (es)
March 12, 2020 Filing 13 INITIAL ORDER FOLLOWING FILING OF COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO JUDGE SELNA. (lb)
March 11, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
March 11, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (lh)
March 11, 2020 Filing 10 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 as to Defendants TPV Display Technology Xiamen Company Limited, TPV International USA, Inc., Trend Smart America, Ltd., Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V., VIZIO, Inc, Xianyang Caihong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (lh)
March 11, 2020 Filing 9 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Theodore J. Angelis to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25687130) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 11, 2020 Filing 8 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Erik J. Halverson to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686973) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 7 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Elizabeth J. Weiskopf to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686959) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 6 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jason A. Engel to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sharp Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-25686926) filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Attachment) (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 5 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Sharp Corporation. (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 4 Certificate and Notice of Interested Parties filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation, (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), #1 filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1, #2 Attachment 2)(Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Goodrich, Christina)
March 10, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25686277 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff Sharp Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12) (Attorney Christina N Goodrich added to party Sharp Corporation(pty:pla))(Goodrich, Christina)

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Defendant: Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. DE D.V.
Represented By: Samuel N Tiu
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