JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC et al v. Ignite International, Ltd. et al
Plaintiff: Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC
Defendant: James Gracely, Ignite International, Ltd. and Ignite Beverages, Inc.
Case Number: 0:2021cv60451
Filed: February 26, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Beth Bloom
Referring Judge: Alicia O Valle
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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April 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Amended Pleadings due by 6/14/2021., Discovery due by 12/14/2021., Expert Discovery due by 12/14/2021., Joinder of Parties due by 6/14/2021., Mediation Deadline 12/28/2021., In Limine Motions due by 1/5/2022., Dispositive Motions due by 1/5/2022., Pretrial Stipulation due by 3/28/2022., Jury Trial set for 4/11/2022 at 9:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom., Calendar Call set for 4/5/2022 at 1:45 PM in Miami Division before Judge Beth Bloom. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/15/2021. See attached document for full details. (ail) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Plaintiffs ANSWER to Counterclaim by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Foster, Zachary)
April 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael G. Zilber on behalf of James Gracely, Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. Attorney Michael G. Zilber added to party James Gracely(pty:dft), Attorney Michael G. Zilber added to party Ignite Beverages, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Michael G. Zilber added to party Ignite International, Ltd.(pty:dft). (Zilber, Michael)
April 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #19 Motion to Stay. denying as moot #11 Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot #11 Motion to Stay; denying as moot #17 Motion to Compel. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 4/8/2021. See attached document for full details. (ail)
April 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Joint MOTION to Stay re #1 Complaint,, Counts V and VI of the Complaint Pending Mediation and Arbitration by James Gracely, Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. Responses due by 4/21/2021 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meeks, Thomas)
April 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd. identifying Corporate Parent Ignite International Brands, Ltd., Other Affiliate Ignite International, Ltd. for Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd. (Meeks, Thomas)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION to Compel Arbitration of Count Five by James Gracely. Responses due by 4/14/2021 (Meeks, Thomas)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Foster, Zachary)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William G Giltinan on behalf of James Gracely, Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. Attorney William G Giltinan added to party James Gracely(pty:dft), Attorney William G Giltinan added to party Ignite Beverages, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney William G Giltinan added to party Ignite Beverages, Inc.(pty:cc), Attorney William G Giltinan added to party Ignite International, Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney William G Giltinan added to party Ignite International, Ltd.(pty:cc). (Giltinan, William)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Clerks Notice to Filer re #12 Answer to Complaint. ERROR: COUNTERCLAIM NOT ADDED. The correction was made by the Clerk, see 13 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim. It is not necessary to refile this document. (ail)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. SEE DE #12 IMAGE (ail)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. (Meeks, Thomas)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint,, , MOTION to Stay Counts Five and Six and to Compel their Arbitration ( Responses due by 4/7/2021) by Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. Attorney Thomas Meeks added to party Ignite Beverages, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Thomas Meeks added to party Ignite International, Ltd.(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A - Agreement between VPX and Mr. Gracely)(Meeks, Thomas)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #9 Defendant James Gracely's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Defendant James Gracely must respond to the Complaint by no later than April 7, 2021. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom (ks01)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Respond to Complaint re #1 Complaint,, by James Gracely. Attorney Thomas Meeks added to party James Gracely(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/7/2021 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meeks, Thomas)
March 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Answer Due Deadline: James Gracely response due 4/7/2021. SEE DE 10 ORDER (ail)
March 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Ignite International, Ltd. served on 3/4/2021, answer due 3/25/2021. (Foster, Zachary)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. James Gracely served on 3/4/2021, answer due 3/25/2021. (Foster, Zachary)
March 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Ignite Beverages, Inc. served on 3/3/2021, answer due 3/24/2021. (Foster, Zachary)
March 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 3/2/2021. See attached document for full details. (amb)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (pcs)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to James Gracely, Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. (pcs)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (pcs)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Trademark Infringement, Cancellation of Registration, and Unfair Competition against James Gracely, Ignite Beverages, Inc., Ignite International, Ltd.. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-14458526, filed by JHO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) as to Ignite International, Ltd., #3 Summon(s) as to Ignite Beverages, Inc., #4 Summon(s) as to James Gracely, #5 Exhibit A - Reg. No. 4536197, #6 Exhibit B - Reg. No. 6191799)(Foster, Zachary)

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Plaintiff: Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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