Nikola Corporation v. Tesla Incorporated
Plaintiff: Nikola Corporation
Defendant: Tesla Incorporated
Case Number: 3:2018cv07460
Filed: December 12, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: James Donato
Referring Judge: Sallie Kim
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 82 Order by Judge James Donato granting #77 Motion for Pro Hac Vice by Clement Naples. (tmiS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2019)
February 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 81 Order by Judge James Donato granting #76 Motion for Pro Hac Vice by Matthew Moore.(tmiS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/8/2019)
January 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER. The initial case management conference is set for April 11, 2019. Signed by Judge James Donato on 1/17/2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/17/2019)
January 15, 2019 Filing 79 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Initial Case Management Conference filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Perry J. Viscounty)(Viscounty, Perry) (Filed on 1/15/2019)
January 15, 2019 Filing 78 Certificate of Interested Entities by Tesla Incorporated (Viscounty, Perry) (Filed on 1/15/2019)
January 15, 2019 Filing 77 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13005792.) filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Naples, Clement) (Filed on 1/15/2019)
January 15, 2019 Filing 76 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13005682.) filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Moore, Matthew) (Filed on 1/15/2019)
January 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 75 CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/21/2019 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor. Case Management Statement due by 3/14/2019. Signed by Judge James Donato on 1/3/19. (lrcS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/3/2019)
December 28, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge James Donato for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim no longer assigned to the case. This case is assigned to a judge who participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/18. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(srnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/28/2018)
December 27, 2018 Filing 73 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (mklS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/27/2018)
December 26, 2018 Filing 72 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Tesla Incorporated.. (Viscounty, Perry) (Filed on 12/26/2018)
December 14, 2018 Filing 71 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/11/2019. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/18/2019 at 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor. (tnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2018)
December 12, 2018 Filing 70 CASE TRANSFERRED in from United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Phoenix Division); Case Number 2:18-cv-01344-JAS-BPV. Original File Certified Copy of Transfer Order and Docket Sheet Received. Modified on 12/14/2018 (tnS, COURT STAFF).
December 7, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDERED that the #62 Magistrate's Report and Recommendation is accepted and adopted. Defendant's #44 Motion to Change Venue is granted. The Clerk of the Court shall transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Signed by Judge James A Soto on 12/6/2018. (BAR)
November 27, 2018 Filing 68 REPLY TO OBJECTION to #62 Report and Recommendation filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
November 26, 2018 Filing 67 REPLY TO OBJECTION to #62 Report and Recommendation to Transfer Case to the Northern District of California filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
November 13, 2018 Filing 66 OBJECTION to #62 Report and Recommendation to Transfer Case to the Northern District of California filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
November 13, 2018 Filing 65 OBJECTION to #62 Report and Recommendation Regarding Transfer filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
November 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER pursuant to #63 Stipulation : IT IS ORDERED that General Order 17-08, as amended effective November 1, 2018, applies to this case. Defendant Tesla, Inc. need not file an answer to the Third Amended Complaint until after all Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss have been decided. That any answer will be due as set forth under Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(a)(4). Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernardo P Velasco on 11/9/2018. (KEP)
November 8, 2018 Filing 63 STIPULATION re: #57 Amended Complaint (Third) by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fraser, Eric)
October 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 62 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION: The Court recommends that the District Judge enter an order (1) Finding that Tesla has made a substantial showing favoring transfer of this matter to the Northern District of California; Denying #26 Tesla's MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; and Granting #44 Tesla's MOTION for Transfer of Venue. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b) and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 72(b)(2), any party may serve and file written objections within fourteen (14) days after being served with a copy of this Report and Recommendation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernardo P Velasco on 10/29/2018. (BAR)
October 26, 2018 Filing 61 *NOTICE of Filing Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information re: Plaintiff's Supplemental Notice Regarding Third Amended Complaint by Nikola Corporation re: #58 Minute Order, Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information . (Willis, Kenneth) *Modified to correct event; attorney noticed on 10/29/2018 (SLQ).
October 23, 2018 Filing 60 STIPULATION re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #55 Order on Stipulation, #57 Amended Complaint by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fraser, Eric)
October 22, 2018 Filing 59 MINUTE ORDER: This case is reassigned to Judge James A Soto and referred to Magistrate Judge Bernardo P Velasco for all pretrial proceedings and a report and recommendation in accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1) and L.R.Civ.P. 72.1 and 72.2. All future filings shall reflect the following case number: CV-18-1344-PHX-JAS-BPV. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (SJF)
October 19, 2018 Filing 58 MINUTE ORDER: Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. An answer, amended complaint, or other pleading #57 has been filed that may include additional trademarks, patents, or copyrights allegedly violated that were not previously included. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that may need to be completed by the party who filed the above document.If your recently filed pleading adds or changes information related to the original patents, trademarks, or copyright allegations, please complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms. Within seven (7) days, you must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form.If there are no changes to the copyright, trademark, or patent information previously submitted for this case, then the party who filed the above document must file a Notice, within seven (7) days, indicating such using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. (ATD)
October 18, 2018 Filing 57 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Third) against All Defendants filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-5)(Willis, Kenneth)
October 18, 2018 Filing 56 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading pursuant to LRCiv 15.1(b) by Nikola Corporation . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-5)(Willis, Kenneth)
October 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER pursuant to the parties' #54 Stipulation Re Second Amended Complaint; Nikola shall file a Third Amended Complaint by October 18, 2018. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Tesla need not answer, move to dismiss, or otherwise respond to the Second Amended Complaint. The parties shall inform the Court whether the pending #26 Motion to Dismiss is moot on or before October 23, 2018; If the parties deem it to be moot, Tesla is directed to withdraw its motion. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 10/16/2018. (ATD)
October 9, 2018 Filing 54 STIPULATION re: #48 Amended Complaint (Second) by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fraser, Eric)
October 4, 2018 Filing 53 NOTICE of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
October 3, 2018 Filing 52 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #44 MOTION to Change Venue/Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
September 27, 2018 Filing 51 MINUTE ORDER: Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. An answer, amended complaint, or other pleading #48 has been filed that may include additional trademarks, patents, or copyrights allegedly violated that were not previously included. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that may need to be completed by the party who filed the above document.If your recently filed pleading adds or changes information related to the original patents, trademarks, or copyright allegations, please complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms. Within seven (7) days, you must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form.If there are no changes to the copyright, trademark, or patent information previously submitted for this case, then the party who filed the above document must file a Notice, within seven (7) days, indicating such using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header (REK)
September 26, 2018 Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #44 MOTION to Change Venue/Transfer Case to Northern District of California filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Britton Worthen)(Willis, Kenneth)
September 26, 2018 Filing 49 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading pursuant to LRCiv 15.1(b) by Nikola Corporation . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Willis, Kenneth)
September 26, 2018 Filing 48 AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) for Infringment of United States Patent Nos. D811,944; D811-968; and D816,044 against All Defendants filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-5)(Willis, Kenneth)
September 14, 2018 Filing 47 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Nikola Corporation for proceedings held on 8-24-18, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (Willis, Kenneth)
September 14, 2018 Filing 46 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
September 12, 2018 Filing 44 MOTION to Change Venue/Transfer Case to Northern District of California by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Fraser, Eric)
September 7, 2018 Filing 45 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of SCHEDULING CONFERENCE proceedings held on 08/24/2018, before Judge G. Murray Snow. (Court Reporter: Charlotte A. Powers). The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/28/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/9/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/6/2018. (RAP)
September 5, 2018 Filing 43 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: AO435 #40 Transcript Request filed by Tesla Incorporated. Item 18 - ORDER: E-mail address not provided where e-mail copy should be sent. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile and provide an email address for delivery. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RAP)
September 5, 2018 Filing 42 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Amended by Tesla Incorporated for proceedings held on 8/24/18, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (Fraser, Eric)
September 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 41 PROTECTIVE ORDER: Upon Stipulation #37 of the parties, and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED that the following procedures shall apply to confidential documents and information produced or disclosed in this case. See document for full details. Signed by Chief Judge G Murray Snow on 9/04/2018. (REK)
September 4, 2018 Filing 40 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Tesla Incorporated for proceedings held on 8/24/18, Judge G Murray Snow hearing judge(s). (Fraser, Eric)
August 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 39 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - Discovery due by 8/23/2019. Dispositive motions due by 2/7/2020.(See document for complete details). Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 8/29/18. (SLQ)
August 24, 2018 Filing 38 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge G Murray Snow: Scheduling Conference held on 8/24/2018. Deadlines discussed and entered. Order to follow. APPEARANCES: Leo Beus and Kenneth Willis for Plaintiff. Britton Worthen, general counsel for Nikola Corporation, is also present. Eric Fraser and Clement Naples for Defendant. (Court Reporter Charlotte Powers.) Hearing held 9:04 AM to 9:19 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KFZ)
August 21, 2018 Filing 37 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fraser, Eric)
August 17, 2018 Filing 36 Rule 26(f) Report for Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) filed by Plaintiff Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Tesla's MIDP Responses)(Willis, Kenneth)
August 15, 2018 Filing 35 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration)(Fraser, Eric)
August 9, 2018 Filing 34 NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) filed by Plaintiff Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
August 9, 2018 Filing 33 NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) filed by Defendant Tesla Incorporated. (Proksel, Colin)
August 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #31 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Defendant Tesla, Inc. shall file its Reply to the Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #26 ) on or before August 15, 2018. Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 8/9/18. (EJA)
August 8, 2018 Filing 31 *STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Proksel, Colin) *Modified to correct event type on 8/9/2018 (EJA).
August 3, 2018 Filing 30 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit)(Willis, Kenneth)
July 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #28 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Nikola Corporation shall file its response to Tesla's Motion to Dismiss #26 on or before 8/3/2018. Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 7/19/2018. (KFZ)
July 19, 2018 Filing 28 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Willis, Kenneth)
July 9, 2018 Filing 27 ANSWER to #21 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand by Tesla Incorporated.(Fraser, Eric)
July 9, 2018 Filing 26 *MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Tesla Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Jason Luecht - Part 1, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Jason Luecht - Part 2, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Amit Makker)(Fraser, Eric) *Modified to correct motion type on 7/10/2018 (REK).
June 26, 2018 Filing 25 NOTICE of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
June 26, 2018 Filing 24 MINUTE ORDER: Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. An answer, amended complaint, or other pleading #21 has been filed that may include additional trademarks, patents, or copyrights allegedly violated that were not previously included. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that may need to be completed by the party who filed the above document.If your recently filed pleading adds or changes information related to the original patents, trademarks, or copyright allegations, please complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms. Within seven (7) days, you must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form.If there are no changes to the copyright, trademark, or patent information previously submitted for this case, then the party who filed the above document must file a Notice, within seven (7) days, indicating such using the specific event:Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header (REK)
June 26, 2018 Filing 23 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY'S CHANGE OF ADDRESS/FIRM NAME by Eric Michael Fraser. (Fraser, Eric)
June 25, 2018 Filing 22 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading pursuant to LRCiv 15.1(b) by Nikola Corporation . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A - Redline Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exs. 1-4 to Amended Complaint)(Willis, Kenneth)
June 25, 2018 Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Infringement of United States Patent Nos. D811,944; D811,968; and D816,004 against All Defendants filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exs 1-4)(Willis, Kenneth)
June 22, 2018 Remark: Pro hac vice motion granted for Clement J Naples on behalf of defendant. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
June 20, 2018 Filing 20 MINUTE ORDER: Supplemental Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. An answer, amended complaint, or other pleading #18 has been filed that may include additional trademarks, patents, or copyrights allegedly violated that were not previously included. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that may need to be completed by the party who filed the above document.If your recently filed pleading adds or changes information related to the original patents, trademarks, or copyright allegations, please complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms. Within seven (7) days, you must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form.If there are no changes to the copyright, trademark, or patent information previously submitted for this case, then the party who filed the above document must file a Notice, within seven (7) days, indicating such using the specific event:Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header (MSA)
June 20, 2018 Filing 19 NOTICE of Filing Amended Pleading pursuant to LRCiv 15.1(b) by Nikola Corporation Nikola's Notice of Filing of First Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4)(Willis, Kenneth)
June 20, 2018 Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Infringement of United States Patent Nos. D811,944, D811,968, and D816,004 against Tesla Incorporated filed by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Willis, Kenneth)
June 18, 2018 Remark: Pro hac vice motion granted for Matthew Moore on behalf of defendant. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
June 12, 2018 Filing 17 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
June 12, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Michael Fraser on behalf of Tesla Incorporated. (Fraser, Eric)
June 12, 2018 Remark: Pro hac vice motion granted for Amit Makker on behalf of defendant. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
June 12, 2018 Remark: Pro hac vice motion for Perry Viscounty granted on behalf of defendant. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS)
May 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER - Scheduling Conference is set for 8/24/2018 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 602, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge G Murray Snow. Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 5/23/2018. (KFZ)
May 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER on Stipulation #12 granting a one-time extension. Defendant's answer and/or responsive pleading shall be due 6/25/2018. Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 5/23/2018. (KFZ)
May 23, 2018 Filing 13 SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Nikola Corporation: Proof of Service re: Complaint upon Tesla, Inc. on 5-3-2018. (Willis, Kenneth)
May 23, 2018 Filing 12 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT re: #1 Complaint (First Request) by Nikola Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A - Affidavit of Service, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Willis, Kenneth)
May 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER directing the Clerk of Court to terminate any or all Defendants in this matter, without further notice, that have not been served within the time required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) on 7/31/2018. Signed by Judge G Murray Snow on 5/2/2018. (KFZ)
May 1, 2018 Filing 10 NOTICE of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
May 1, 2018 Filing 9 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth)
May 1, 2018 Filing 8 NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) and this case is subject to that pilot. The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes General Order 17-08. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. All parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the General Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the General Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties, including General Order 17-08 and MIDP Checklist) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 7 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #1 Complaint filed by Nikola Corporation. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3). Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTY OF DEFICIENCY RE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to FRCiv 7.1 and LRCiv 7.1.1 the attached Corporate Disclosure Statement form must be filed by all nongovernmental corporate parties with their first appearance. A supplemental statement must be filed upon any change in the information. In addition, if not already filed, the Corporate Disclosure Statement should be filed within 14 days. Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set as to Nikola Corporation. (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 5 MINUTE ORDER: Request for Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Information. This case has been designated as a copyright, trademark, or patent case. The Clerk's Office is required to provide information to the Patent and Trademark Office and/or Copyright Office regarding this case. Attached to this docket entry are the required form(s) that must be completed. Plaintiff shall complete the form that is applicable to this particular case. In some cases, you may need to complete both forms.Within seven (7) days, Plaintiff must submit the required form(s) to the Clerk's Office. Please complete the form and file it with the Court using the specific event: Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information, found under the Other Filings header. Please DO NOT mail the form directly to the Patent or Copyright Office. The Clerk's Office will submit the form. If neither form is required for this case, please file a notice indicating the reason the form is not necessary and use the event listed above. This form must be updated if additional patents, copyrights, or trademarks are alleged in a responsive pleading (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Tesla Incorporated. (DLC). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document.
May 1, 2018 Filing 3 Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-15444852. This case has been assigned to the Honorable G Murray Snow. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-18-01344-PHX-GMS. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 2 SUMMONS Submitted by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth) (DLC)
May 1, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT (Filing Fee Received: $400.00, receipt number 0970- 15444852) filed by Nikola Corporation. (Willis, Kenneth) (Attachments: #(1) Civil Cover Sheet, #(2) Exhibit, #(3) Exhibit, #(4) Exhibit, #(5) Exhibit)(DLC)

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Defendant: Tesla Incorporated
Represented By: Matthew J Moore
Represented By: Eric Michael Fraser
Represented By: Clement M Naples
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Plaintiff: Nikola Corporation
Represented By: Kenneth Reed Willis
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