Blacksmith OTR, LLC, et al v. West Worldwide Services, Inc., et al
Plaintiff: OTR WHEEL ENGINEERING, INC. and F. B. T. ENTERPRISES, INC.
Plaintiff / Appellant: BLACKSMITH OTR, LLC
Defendant / Appellee: WEST WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC., SAMUEL J. WEST, individually, and his marital community, SSL HOLDINGS, INC., SSL CHINA, LLC and QINGDAO STW TIRE CO., LTD.
Case Number: 23-35396
Filed: June 8, 2023
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Docket Report

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July 26, 2023 Filing 12 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Conference, 08/07/2023, 2:30 p.m., Pacific Time. See order for details. [12762871] [23-35396, 23-35419] (VS) [Entered: 07/26/2023 03:20 PM]
July 11, 2023 Filing 11 Added Attorney Cara S. Donels for party(s) Appellant SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc., SSL China, LLC t Samuel J. West, Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., and for party(s) Appellee SSL Holdings, Inc., Samuel J. West, West Worldwide Services, Inc., Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd. and SSL China, LLC, [12753169] [23-35396, 23-35419] (BJK) [Entered: 07/11/2023 03:33 PM]
July 11, 2023 Filing 10 Added Attorney(s) Thomas M. Patton for party(s) Appellant SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc., SSL China, LLC, Samuel J. West, Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., and for party(s) Appellee SSL Holdings, Inc.,Samuel J. West, West Worldwide Services, Inc.,Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd. and SSL China, LLC. [12753163] [23-35396, 23-35419] (BJK) [Entered: 07/11/2023 03:27 PM]
July 11, 2023 Filing 9 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Cara S. Donels (Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 111 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 301, Des Moines, IA 50309) for Appellants Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc. and Samuel J. West in 23-35419, Appellees Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc. and Samuel J. West in 23-35396. Date of service: 07/11/2023. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12753098] [23-35419, 23-35396] (Donels, Cara) [Entered: 07/11/2023 02:43 PM]
July 11, 2023 Filing 8 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Thomas M. Patton (Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 111 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 301, Des Moines, IA 50309) for Appellants Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc. and Samuel J. West in 23-35419, Appellees Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., West Worldwide Services, Inc. and Samuel J. West in 23-35396. Date of service: 07/11/2023. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12753069] [23-35419, 23-35396] (Patton, Thomas) [Entered: 07/11/2023 02:34 PM]
June 29, 2023 Filing 7 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN AssessmentConference, 07/26/2023, 2:00 p.m., PACIFIC Time. The briefing schedule previously set by the court remains in effect. See order for instructions and details. [12746098] [23-35396, 23-35419] (VS) [Entered: 06/29/2023 03:49 PM]
June 21, 2023 Filing 6 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. Setting cross-appeal briefing schedule as follows: Appellants Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., Samuel J. West and West Worldwide Services, Inc. Mediation Questionnaire due on 06/28/2023. First cross appeal brief due 09/14/2023 for Blacksmith OTR, LLC. Second brief on cross appeal due 10/16/2023 for Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., Samuel J. West and West Worldwide Services, Inc.. Third brief on cross appeal due 11/16/2023 for Blacksmith OTR, LLC. Optional cross appeal Reply brief for Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., Samuel J. West and West Worldwide Services, Inc.. is due within 21 days of service of Third brief on cross appeal. [12740321] [23-35419, 23-35396] (RT) [Entered: 06/21/2023 02:20 PM]
June 15, 2023 Filing 5 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 06/15/2023. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[12736835]. [23-35396] (AD) [Entered: 06/15/2023 12:44 PM]
June 15, 2023 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 06/22/2023, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [12736703] (VS) [Entered: 06/15/2023 11:56 AM]
June 15, 2023 Filing 3 Filed (ECF) Appellant Blacksmith OTR, LLC Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 06/15/2023. [12736451] [23-35396] (Bertocchi, Joel) [Entered: 06/15/2023 09:25 AM]
June 8, 2023 Filing 2 Terminated John J. White Jr. for West Worldwide Services, Inc., Samuel J. West, SSL Holdings, Inc., SSL China, LLC and Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd. in 23-35396 (added to the case in error). [12731777] (SLM) [Entered: 06/08/2023 12:15 PM]
June 8, 2023 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellant Blacksmith OTR, LLC Mediation Questionnaire due on 06/15/2023. Transcript ordered by 07/10/2023. Transcript due 08/08/2023. Appellant Blacksmith OTR, LLC opening brief due 09/14/2023. Appellees Qingdao STW Tire Co., Ltd., SSL China, LLC, SSL Holdings, Inc., Samuel J. West and West Worldwide Services, Inc. answering brief due 10/16/2023. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [12731739] (RT) [Entered: 06/08/2023 11:46 AM]

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Plaintiff / appellant: BLACKSMITH OTR, LLC
Represented By: Rhett V. Barney
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Defendant / appellee: SAMUEL J. WEST, individually, and his marital community
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