DC Comics et al v. BCMini LLC et al Featured Case
Plaintiff: DC Comics and Sanrio, Inc.
Defendant: BCMini LLC and Miguel Cheng
Case Number: 3:2012cv01967
Filed: April 20, 2012
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Office: San Francisco Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Edward M. Chen
Nature of Suit: Copyrights
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on April 23, 2013. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
December 12, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 63 STIPULATION AND ORDER re 62 CONSENT DECREE. filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. Signed by Judge EDWARD M. CHEN on 12/12/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2012)
December 7, 2012 Filing 62 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE ENTRY OF PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE. CORRECTION OF DOCKET #, 61 filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Consent Decree Pursuant to Stipulation, # 2 Exhibit A - Part 1 of 2, # 3 Exhibit A - Part 2 of 2, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D)(Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 12/7/2012)
December 7, 2012 Filing 61 *** FILED IN ERROR. REFER TO DOCUMENT 62 . *** STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE ENTRY OF PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [PROPOSED] CONSENT DECREE PURSUANT TO STIPULATION)(Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 12/7/2012) Modified on 12/10/2012 (fff, COURT STAFF).
October 31, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 60 STIPULATION AND ORDER re 59 to continue Case Management Conference filed by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng Case Management Statement due by 12/7/2012. Case Management Conference reset for 12/14/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco.. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 10/31/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/31/2012)
October 30, 2012 Filing 59 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to continue Case Management Conference filed by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Fingerman, Daniel) (Filed on 10/30/2012)
October 10, 2012 Filing 58 ADR Clerks Notice Appointing Karen Boyd as Mediator. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2012)
September 27, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation.. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 9/27/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2012)
September 27, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 54 Motion to Continue CMC to 11/2/12 at 9:00 am. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2012)
September 27, 2012 Set/Reset Hearing Case Management Conference set for 11/2/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. Joint CMC Statement shall be filed by 10/26/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2012)
September 26, 2012 Filing 55 NOTICE by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (Zand, Anthony) (Filed on 9/26/2012)
September 26, 2012 Filing 54 MOTION to Continue Case Management Conference filed by BCMini LLC. (Lu, On) (Filed on 9/26/2012)
September 24, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 52 Motion to Appear by Telephone (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/24/2012)
September 21, 2012 Filing 52 MOTION to Appear by Telephone at Case Management Conference and [Proposed] Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 9/21/2012)
September 21, 2012 Filing 51 STIPULATION and Proposed Order selecting Mediation by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 9/21/2012)
September 21, 2012 Filing 50 JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 9/21/2012)
September 19, 2012 Filing 49 NOTICE by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (Phillips, Samuel) (Filed on 9/19/2012)
July 27, 2012 Filing 48 CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING CMC FROM 9/21/12 TO 9/28/12 AT 9:00 A.M. Case Management Statement due by 9/21/2012. Case Management Conference set for 9/28/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY; THERE IS NO DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2012)
July 27, 2012 Filing 47 CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING CMC TO 9/21/12 AT 9:00 A.M. Case Management Statement due by 9/14/2012. Case Management Conference set for 9/21/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY; THERE IS NO DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/27/2012)
July 27, 2012 Filing 46 ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 7/27/2012)
July 26, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 45 STIPULATION AND ORDER re 44 RE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc., Motions terminated: 41 Ex Parte MOTION Leave to Bring Merchandise to Courtroom for OSC Hearing (moot). Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 7/26/12. 7/31/12 hearing is vacated.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/26/2012)
July 24, 2012 Filing 44 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 [PROPOSED] PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, # 2 EXHIBIT A PART 1 OF 2, # 3 EXHIBIT A PART 2 OF 2, # 4 EXHIBIT B, # 5 EXHIBITS C-D)(Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 7/24/2012)
July 12, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER RESETTING OSC FROM 7/13/12 TO 7/31/12 AT 1:30 P.M. Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 7/31/2012 01:30 PM. The parties are directed to meet and confer and submit a stipulated preliminary injunction order in accordance with the Court's instructions on the record no later than July 24, 2012. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on a stipulated preliminary injunction order, the parties are directed to submit a joint letter outlining their points of disagreement no later than July 24, 2012. The TRO remains in effect.. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 7/12/12.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/12/2012)
July 12, 2012 Filing 42 Proposed Order re 41 Ex Parte MOTION Leave to Bring Merchandise to Courtroom for OSC Hearing by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Lu, On) (Filed on 7/12/2012)
July 12, 2012 Filing 41 Ex Parte MOTION Leave to Bring Merchandise to Courtroom for OSC Hearing filed by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. Motion Hearing set for 7/13/2012 01:30 PM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Edward M. Chen. Responses due by 7/13/2012. Replies due by 7/13/2012. (Lu, On) (Filed on 7/12/2012)
July 9, 2012 Filing 40 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand byBCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Fingerman, Daniel) (Filed on 7/9/2012)
July 3, 2012 Filing 39 CLERKS NOTICE resetting cmc from 8/10/12 to 8/7/12 at 9:00 a.m. Case Management Statement due by 7/31/2012. Case Management Conference set for 8/7/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY DOCKET ENTRY; THERE IS NO DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/3/2012)
June 25, 2012 Filing 38 Minute Entry: Show Cause Hearing - Non Evidentiary held. Parties to submit stipulation to the Court. TRO remains in effect. Further status is set for 7/13/12 at 1:30 p.m. (Date Filed: 6/25/2012). (Court Reporter Kelly Shainline.) (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/25/2012)
June 25, 2012 Set/Reset - Satus Hearing re 38 Show Cause Hearing - Non Evidentiary, Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 7/13/2012 01:30 PM. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2012)
June 21, 2012 Filing 37 STATUS REPORT and Reply in Support of Preliminary Injunction by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 6/21/2012)
June 21, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen denying 32 Motion to Appear by Telephone. Counsel must appear in person. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/21/2012)
June 21, 2012 Filing 35 Declaration of On Lu in Support of 33 Status Report and Defendants' Conditional Opposition to Issuance of Preliminary Injunction and Status Report filed byBCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Related document(s) 33 ) (Spelman, Kathryn) (Filed on 6/21/2012)
June 21, 2012 Filing 34 Declaration of Kathryn G. Spelman in Support of 33 Status Report and Defendants' Conditional Opposition to Issuance of Preliminary Injunction and Status Report filed byBCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Related document(s) 33 ) (Spelman, Kathryn) (Filed on 6/21/2012)
June 21, 2012 Filing 33 STATUS REPORT AND CONDITIONAL OPPOSITION TO ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Spelman, Kathryn) (Filed on 6/21/2012)
June 19, 2012 Filing 32 MOTION to Appear by Telephone at Hearing on Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction and [PROPOSED] Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 6/19/2012)
June 11, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 30 Stipulation continuing OSC (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/11/2012)
June 11, 2012 Filing 30 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Re Continuance of Hearing Date Re Order to Show Cause and Preliminary Injunction filed by BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng. (Spelman, Kathryn) (Filed on 6/11/2012)
June 11, 2012 Set/Reset Hearing re 31 Order on Stipulation Order to Show Cause Hearing reset for 6/22/2012 01:30 PM. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/11/2012)
June 1, 2012 Filing 29 CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING Order to Show Cause Hearing from 6/12/12 to 6/11/2012 01:30 PM. This is a text only docket entry, there is no document associated with this notice.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/1/2012)
May 18, 2012 Filing 28 CLERKS NOTICE resetting OSC FROM 6/8/12 TO 6/12/12 AT 1:30 PM. BEFORE JUDGE CHEN, 17TH FL., COURTROOM 17. This is a text only docket entry, there is no document associated with this notice.PLAINTIFF SHALL NOTIFY DEFENDANT (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2012)
May 18, 2012 Filing 27 CLERKS NOTICE RESETTING CMC FROM 8/3/12 TO 8/10/12 AT 9:00 A.M. Case Management Statement due by 8/3/2012. Case Management Conference set for 8/10/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. This is a text only docket entry, there is no document associated with this notice.(bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2012)
May 7, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 26 STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 5/7/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2012)
May 7, 2012 Filing 25 FILED IN ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD. Modified on 5/7/2012 (bpf, COURT STAFF).
May 4, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen Granting 22 Stipulation. Order to Show Cause hearing, scheduled for 5/8/2012, is CONTINUED to 6/8/2012 at 01:30 PM. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
May 4, 2012 Filing 23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sanrio, Inc., DC Comics. BCMini LLC served on 4/24/2012, answer due 5/15/2012. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
May 4, 2012 Filing 22 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 17 Temporary Restraining Order, Order to Show Cause RE CONTINUANCE OF HEARING DATE RE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
May 4, 2012 Filing 21 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
May 4, 2012 Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Sanrio, Inc., DC Comics. Service waived by Miguel Cheng waiver sent on 5/3/2012, answer due 7/2/2012. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
May 4, 2012 Set/Reset Hearings: Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 6/8/2012 01:30 PM. (emcsec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/4/2012)
April 30, 2012 Filing 19 Declaration re Inventory and Inspection by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Drey, Nicole) (Filed on 4/30/2012) Modified on 5/1/2012 (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 27, 2012 Filing 18 NOTICE re Undertaking of Corporate Surety filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/27/2012)
April 24, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Order to Show Cause Hearing set for 5/8/2012 02:30 PM. Show Cause Response due by 5/1/2012. Reply due 5/5/2012. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 4/24/12. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012)
April 24, 2012 Filing 16 DECLARATION OF AGENT HEATHER HOLDRIDGE by DC Comics. (bpf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012)
April 24, 2012 Filing 15 Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 4/24/2012 before Edward M. Chen (Date Filed: 4/24/2012) re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc., 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.; granting plaintiff's Motion for TRO; Court to issue Order; Case unsealed.. (Court Reporter: Sahar Bartlett) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/24/2012)
April 24, 2012 Filing 14 Proposed Order re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 24, 2012 Filing 13 Request for Judicial Notice in Support re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Related document(s) 11 ) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 24, 2012 Filing 12 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in Support re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Related document(s) 11 ) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 24, 2012 Filing 11 Renewed NOTICE AND MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/24/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 10 Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 4/20/2012 before Judge Edward M. Chen (Date Filed: 4/20/2012) re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.; Motion is DENIED without prejudice; Tentative Motion Hearing set for 4/24/2012 03:30 PM before Hon. Edward M. Chen. Plaintiffs may file a supplemental briefing asking for reconsideration, or alternatively give at least four hours notice to defendants in seeking a new TRO; Plaintiffs shall inform the Court by Monday 4/23/12 by 12:00 p.m. if the 4/24/12 hearing with go forward. (Court Reporter: Sahar Bartlett.) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 9 REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding Copyright Infringement (cc: form mailed to register). (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 8 ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 7/27/2012. Case Management Conference set for 8/3/2012 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/2/2012: # 1 Standing Order) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 7 Declination to Proceed Before a U.S. Magistrate Judge by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 6 Declarations and Exhibits in Support of Plaintiff's 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of a Preliminary Injunction filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. (Related document(s) 3 ) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012)
April 20, 2012 Filing 5 Notice of Interested Parties by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 4 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in Support re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (Related document(s) 3 ) (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 3 Exparte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Order for Seizure and Impoundment; Order to Show Cause re Issuance of Preliminary Injunction filed by DC Comics, Sanrio, Inc.. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER Sealing File Pending Hearing on Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 4/20/12. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (slh, COURT STAFF).
April 20, 2012 Filing 1 COMPLAINT; summons issued against BCMini LLC, Miguel Cheng (Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 34611073177). Filed by Sanrio, Inc., DC Comics. (slhS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/20/2012) (Additional attachment(s) added on 5/2/2012: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons) (slh, COURT STAFF).

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Plaintiff: DC Comics
Represented By: J. Andrew Coombs
Represented By: Nicole Lynn Drey
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Plaintiff: Sanrio, Inc.
Represented By: J. Andrew Coombs
Represented By: Nicole Lynn Drey
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Defendant: BCMini LLC
Represented By: Kathryn G. Spelman
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