Targus International LLC v. Group III International, Inc.
Plaintiff: Targus International LLC
Defendant: Group III International, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2020cv21435
Filed: April 2, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Robert N Scola
Referring Judge: Edwin G Torres
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 0271
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 28, 2020 Filing 21 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Group III International, Inc.. Responses due by 6/11/2020 (Brown, Alexander)
May 8, 2020 Filing 20 Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Group III International, Inc. (Brown, Alexander)
April 23, 2020 Filing 19 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Targus International LLC (Lechich, Brian)
April 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants #17 the Defendant's unopposed motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint. The Defendant must respond to the complaint on or before May 28, 2020. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. (kbe)
April 21, 2020 Filing 17 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #1 Complaint, by Group III International, Inc.. Attorney Alexander Daniel Brown added to party Group III International, Inc.(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brown, Alexander)
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres on 4/16/2020. See attached document for full details. (mdc)
April 10, 2020 Filing 15 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Targus International LLC. Group III International, Inc. served on 4/7/2020, answer due 4/28/2020. (Lechich, Brian)
April 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER Requiring Discovery and Scheduling Conference and Order Referring Discovery Matters to the Magistrate Judge Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 4/8/2020. See attached document for full details. (ail)
April 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court grants #10 , #11 , and #12 counsel's motions to appear pro hac vice. Attorneys Douglas R. Wilson, Forrest M. McClellen, and Michelle E. Armond are given permission to appear and participate in this matter on behalf of Plaintiff Targus International LLC. The Clerk is directed to provide these attorneys with notification of all electronic filings via the email addresses set forth in the motion. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr (kbe)
April 6, 2020 Filing 12 Renewed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Michelle E. Armond. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/20/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 6, 2020 Filing 11 Renewed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Forrest M. McClellen. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/20/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 6, 2020 Filing 10 Renewed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Douglas R. Wilson. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Amended/Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filed - Filing Fees Previously Paid. See #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/20/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court denies, without prejudice, #6 , #7 , and #8 counsel's motions to appear pro hac vice. The Clerk has filed a notice, pointing out that the motions do not comply with Local Rule 4(b) of the Rules Governing the Admission, Practice, Peer Review, and Discipline of Attorneys as follows: local counsel did not file the motions to appear pro hac vice. Instead, the motions were filed by Brian Lechich, not by attorney Kevin P. Jacobs, who is identified in the motions. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. (kbe)
April 3, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Michelle E. Armond. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-12695900 by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/17/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 3, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Forrest M. McClellen. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-12695879 by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/17/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 3, 2020 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Douglas R. Wilson. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-12695842 by Targus International LLC. Responses due by 4/17/2020 (Lechich, Brian)
April 3, 2020 Filing 5 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Targus International LLC identifying Corporate Parent Targus US Sub I Inc., Corporate Parent Targus US Sub II Inc., Corporate Parent Targus US NewCo Inc., Corporate Parent Targus Cayman LP, Corporate Parent Targus Cayman GP Limited, Corporate Parent Targus Cayman HoldCo Limited for Targus International LLC (Lechich, Brian)
April 3, 2020 Filing 4 FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK. (scn)
April 3, 2020 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Group III International, Inc. (scn)
April 2, 2020 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres 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. (scn)
April 2, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Targus International LLC. Filing fees $ 400.00. Pay.gov Agency Tracking ID FLSDC-12690557, payment transferred from : 1:20cv21432 Targus International LLC v. Groupl III International, Inc., filed by Targus International LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - '578 Patent, #2 Exhibit B - Form AO 120 - Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark, #3 Summon(s), #4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lechich, Brian)

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Plaintiff: Targus International LLC
Represented By: Brian John Lechich
Represented By: Michelle E. Armond
Represented By: Kevin Patrick Jacobs
Represented By: Forrest M. McClellen
Represented By: Douglas R. Wilson
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Defendant: Group III International, Inc.
Represented By: Alexander Daniel Brown
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