etouches, Inc. v. Swoogo, LLC et al
Plaintiff: etouches, Inc.
Defendant: Swoogo, LLC, Swoogo Limited, Leonora Valvo, Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe and Swoogo Solutions Ltd.
Case Number: 3:2016cv01989
Filed: December 5, 2016
Court: US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Office: New Haven Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Michael P Shea
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
January 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER APPROVING re #68 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by etouches, Inc. Signed by Clerk on 1/12/18.(Johnson, D.)
January 11, 2018 Filing 68 STIPULATION of Dismissal of Case with Prejudice by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
January 2, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER. The #66 Joint Status Report is APPROVED. This case will remain administratively closed. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before January 12, 2018. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 1/2/2018. (Mac Dougall, S.)
December 28, 2017 Filing 66 Joint STATUS REPORT by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
October 20, 2017 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 12/28/2017 (Johnson, D.)
October 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER. The Court has reviewed the #64 Joint Status Report. Because the parties are moving forward with private mediation, this case will remain administratively closed through December 31, 2017. On or before December 28, 2017, the parties shall file another joint status report to update the Court about the progress of mediation. If they settle the case, they shall promptly so inform the Court. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 10/20/2017.(MacDougall, S.)
October 19, 2017 Filing 64 Joint STATUS REPORT by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
August 1, 2017 Filing 63 AO 120 Report on the Determination of an Action re: Trademark Form Completed. (Hernandez, T.)
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July 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER. The parties' #61 Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Mediation is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Clerk's office is directed to administratively close the case while the parties pursue private mediation. The parties are required to file a status report within 80 days. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 7/31/2017. (Mac Dougall, S.)
July 28, 2017 Filing 61 Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Mediation by etouches, Inc..Responses due by 8/18/2017 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wagner, Matthew)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER. The #59 Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Mediation is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court is willing to consider granting a limited stay while the parties engage in settlement efforts with a private mediator, but the Court needs more information about the proposed mediation, including when the mediation is scheduled for and how long a stay would be likely to last. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 7/26/2017. (Mac Dougall, S.)
July 25, 2017 Filing 59 Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Mediation by etouches, Inc..Responses due by 8/15/2017 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wagner, Matthew)
June 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 The parties' #57 Motion to Modify the Standing Protective Order is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 6/30/2017. (Mac Dougall, S.)
June 29, 2017 Filing 57 Consent MOTION for Protective Order (Motion to Modify the Standing Protective Order) by Timothy Cummins, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo.Responses due by 7/20/2017 (Nolan, Brian)
June 15, 2017 Filing 56 REPLY to Response to #51 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim Count I filed by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
June 1, 2017 Filing 55 Memorandum in Opposition re #51 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim Count I filed by Timothy Cummins, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Nolan, Brian)
May 25, 2017 Filing 54 REPLY to Response to #42 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) filed by Timothy Cummins, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Nolan, Brian)
May 25, 2017 Filing 53 REPLY to Response to #41 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1)-(3) filed by Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo Solutions Ltd.. (Nolan, Brian)
May 11, 2017 Filing 52 ANSWER to #43 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by etouches, Inc..(Wagner, Matthew)
May 11, 2017 Filing 51 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim Count I by etouches, Inc..Responses due by 6/1/2017 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Wagner, Matthew)
May 11, 2017 Filing 50 Memorandum in Opposition re #41 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1)-(3) filed by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
May 11, 2017 Filing 49 Memorandum in Opposition re #42 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) filed by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
May 11, 2017 Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Ingrid Clarice Festin on behalf of etouches, Inc. (Festin, Ingrid)
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on March 31, 2017. Therefore, Defendants' #19 and #21 Motions to Dismiss as DENIED as moot. The #25 Motion to Seal Stock Purchase, Settlement Agreement, and Release is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 5/4/2017. (Connelly, L.)
May 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER. The #45 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 5/4/2017. (Connelly, L.)
May 3, 2017 Filing 45 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until 5/11/2017 to answer or otherwise respond to Amended Answer and Counterclaims #43 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
April 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER. Defendant filed an amended answer on April 20, 2017. Therefore, Plaintiff's #36 Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaim is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 4/21/2017. (Connelly, L.)
April 20, 2017 Filing 43 Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against etouches, Inc. by Leonora Valvo, Swoogo, LLC, Timothy Cummins.(Nolan, Brian)
April 20, 2017 Filing 42 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo Solutions Ltd., Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo.Responses due by 5/11/2017 (Nolan, Brian)
April 20, 2017 Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1)-(3) by Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo Solutions Ltd., Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo.Responses due by 5/11/2017 (Nolan, Brian)
April 20, 2017 Filing 40 Joint STIPULATION Regarding Service of Process by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
April 4, 2017 Filing 39 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Swoogo Solutions Ltd.* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *Matthew C. Wagner* *Diserio, Martin, O'Connor & Castiglioni, LLP* *One Atlantic Street* *Stamford, CT 06901*. (Bozek, M.)
April 3, 2017 Set Deadlines as to #36 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim Count I.(Responses due by 4/20/2017, )or Amended Answer due by 4/20/2017 (Johnson, D.)
April 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on March 31, 2017. Therefore, Defendant's #21 Motion to Dismiss are DENIED as moot. Plaintiff has filed a #36 Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaim. On or before April 20, 2017, Defendant shall either file a response to the motion or file an amended answer in which they plead as many facts as possible, consistent with Rule 11, to address the alleged defects discussed in Plaintiff's memorandum of law. The Court will not allow further amendments after April 20, 2017. If Defendant chooses to amend and if Plaintiff renews its motion to dismiss, Plaintiff may incorporate by reference any prior briefing.Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 4/3/2017. (Connelly, L.)
April 3, 2017 Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Swoogo Solutions Ltd.. (Wagner, Matthew)
March 31, 2017 Filing 37 ANSWER to #22 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim with Affirmative Defenses by etouches, Inc..(Wagner, Matthew)
March 31, 2017 Filing 36 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim Count I by etouches, Inc..Responses due by 4/21/2017 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Wagner, Matthew)
March 31, 2017 Filing 35 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by etouches, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-R)(Wagner, Matthew)
March 10, 2017 Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Diyang Liu on behalf of Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo (Liu, Diyang)
March 10, 2017 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian W. Nolan on behalf of Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo (Nolan, Brian)
March 10, 2017 Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Scott S. Centrella on behalf of etouches, Inc. (Centrella, Scott)
March 10, 2017 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan P. Whitcomb on behalf of etouches, Inc. (Whitcomb, Jonathan)
March 8, 2017 Set Deadlines/Hearings: as to #21 MOTION to Dismiss , #19 MOTION to Dismiss .(Responses due by 3/31/2017, ) or Amended Complaint due by 3/31/2017 (Johnson, D.)
March 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER. Plaintiff's #29 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants have filed #19 AND #21 Motions to Dismiss. On or before March 31, 2017, Plaintiff shall either file a response to the motion or file an amended complaint in which it pleads as many facts as possible, consistent with Rule 11, to address the alleged defects discussed in Defendants' memorandums of law. The Court will not allow further amendments after March 31, 2017. If Plaintiff chooses to amend and if Defendants renew their motion to dismiss, Defendants may incorporate by reference any prior briefing. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 3/8/2017. (Connelly, L.)
March 7, 2017 Filing 29 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #21 MOTION to Dismiss , #19 MOTION to Dismiss until 3/31/2017 by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
March 2, 2017 Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #17 MOTION for Attorney(s) Diyang Liu to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
March 2, 2017 Filing 27 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #16 MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian W. Nolan to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
March 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 26 SCHEDULING ORDER:Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/22/2017 10:00 AM before Judge Michael P. Shea. Discovery due by 12/1/2017; Dispositive Motions due by 1/5/2018; Joint Status Report due by 9/15/2017; Joint Trial Brief due by 1/19/2018 Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 3/1/17.(Johnson, D.)
February 27, 2017 Filing 25 MOTION to Seal Stock Purchase, Settlement Agreement and Release by Timothy Cummins, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Redacted Agreement)(Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 27, 2017 Filing 24 Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Wagner, Matthew)
February 27, 2017 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Jane Catherine Christie on behalf of etouches, Inc. (Christie, Jane)
February 24, 2017 Filing 22 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against etouches, Inc. by Leonora Valvo, Swoogo, LLC, Timothy Cummins.(Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 24, 2017 Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss by Timothy Cummins, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo.Responses due by 3/17/2017 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 24, 2017 Filing 20 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 24, 2017 Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss by Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo.Responses due by 3/17/2017 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Attorney Brian W. Nolan to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice; granting #17 Motion for Attorney Diyang Liu to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice. Certificate of Good Standing due by 4/22/2017. Signed by Clerk on 2/21/2017. (Shafer, J.)
February 17, 2017 Filing 17 MOTION for Attorney(s) Diyang Liu to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 17, 2017 Filing 16 MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian W. Nolan to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER. The #13 and #14 Motion for Attorneys to be admitted pro hac vice are DENIED. The affidavits fail to designate the District of Connecticut as the forum for resolution of any dispute, as required by L. Civ. R. 83.1(d)(1)(e). Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 2/17/2017. (Connelly, L.)
February 16, 2017 Filing 14 MOTION for Attorney(s) Diyang Liu to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $75 PHV fee; receipt number 0205-4300911) by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 16, 2017 Filing 13 MOTION for Attorney(s) Brian W. Nolan to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $75 PHV fee; receipt number 0205-4300888) by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Miltenberger, Timothy)
February 2, 2017 Answer deadline updated for Timothy Cummins to 2/24/2017; Neil Keefe to 2/24/2017; Swoogo Limited to 2/24/2017; Swoogo, LLC to 2/24/2017; Leonora Valvo to 2/24/2017. (Johnson, D.)
February 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER. The #11 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 2/2/2017. (Connelly, L.)
January 13, 2017 Filing 11 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until February 24, 2017 to Answer Complaint by Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Miltenberger, Timothy)
January 13, 2017 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy D. Miltenberger on behalf of Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited, Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo (Miltenberger, Timothy)
January 5, 2017 Answer deadline updated for Swoogo, LLC to 1/24/2017. (Shafer, J.)
January 5, 2017 Answer deadline updated for Leonora Valvo to 1/13/2017. (Shafer, J.)
January 5, 2017 Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Leonora Valvo and Swoogo, LLC on 12/23/2016 and 1/3/2017, filed by etouches, Inc.. (Wagner, Matthew)
December 6, 2016 Filing 8 AO 120 Report on the Filing of an Action re: Patent or Trademark Form Completed. (Attachments: #1 Complaint and Exhibits) (Shafer, J.)
December 6, 2016 Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Timothy Cummins, Neil Keefe, Swoogo Limited* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *Matthew C. Wagner* *Diserio, Martin, O'Connor & Castiglioni, LLP* *One Atlantic Street* *Stamford, CT 06901*. (Shafer, J.)
December 6, 2016 Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Swoogo, LLC, Leonora Valvo* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Matthew C. Wagner* *Diserio, Martin, O'Connor & Castiglioni, LLP* *One Atlantic Street* *Stamford, CT 06901*. (Shafer, J.)
December 6, 2016 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of #4 Standing Protective Order, #1 Complaint filed by etouches, Inc., #2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, and #3 Electronic Filing Order. Signed by Clerk on 12/06/2016. (Shafer, J.)
December 6, 2016 Request for Clerk to issue summons as to All Defendants. (Wagner, Matthew)
December 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 12/05/2016. (Shafer, J.)
December 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 12/05/2016. (Shafer, J.)
December 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 3/5/2017. Amended Pleadings due by 2/3/2017. Discovery due by 6/6/2017. Dispositive Motions due by 7/6/2017. Signed by Clerk on 12/5/2016. (Shafer, J.)
December 5, 2016 Judge Michael P. Shea added. (Oliver, T.)
December 5, 2016 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $400 receipt number 0205-4219210.), filed by etouches, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-H, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Wagner, Matthew)

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Plaintiff: etouches, Inc.
Represented By: Matthew C. Wagner
Represented By: Ingrid Clarice Festin
Represented By: Jane Catherine Christie
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Defendant: Swoogo, LLC
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