Knoll, Inc. v. Senator International Limited
Plaintiff: Knoll, Inc.
Defendant: Senator International Limited and Senator International, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2020cv02458
Filed: April 22, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Office: Chicago Office
Presiding Judge: Charles R Norgle
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
May 27, 2020 Filing 47 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Knoll, Inc. as to Senator International, Inc. on 5/26/2020, answer due 6/16/2020. (Shakula, Peter)
May 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020: Mailed notice. (docket11, )
May 22, 2020 SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Senator International, Inc. (ng, )
May 21, 2020 Filing 45 Second AMENDED complaint by Knoll, Inc. against Senator International Limited, Senator International, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Shakula, Peter)
May 21, 2020 Filing 44 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles R. Norgle: Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint #43 is granted. The Clerk shall file Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint attached to the Motion as Exhibit 1.Mailed notice (ewf, )
May 20, 2020 Filing 43 MOTION by Plaintiff Knoll, Inc. for leave to file Second Amended Complaint (Unopposed) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Shakula, Peter)
May 18, 2020 Filing 42 STATUS Report JOINT STATUS REPORT by Senator International Limited (Attachments: #1 Appendix A - Proposed Schedule)(Fisher, Ian)
May 18, 2020 Filing 41 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17019825. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Luchsinger, J Bradley)
May 18, 2020 Filing 40 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17019737. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of good standing)(Forbis, Glenn)
May 18, 2020 Filing 39 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Senator International Limited by Ian Howard Fisher (Fisher, Ian)
May 14, 2020 Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17010932. (Fischer, Ralph)
May 13, 2020 Filing 37 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Knoll, Inc. by John S. Mortimer (Mortimer, John)
May 13, 2020 Filing 36 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Knoll, Inc. by Peter John Shakula, II (Shakula, Peter)
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020: Mailed notice. (docket9, )
April 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER Second Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020. Mailed notice. (kp, )
April 22, 2020 Filing 33 MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (kp, )
April 22, 2020 Filing 32 MAILED Rule 83.15 Letter to all counsel on record. (kp, )
April 22, 2020 Filing 31 RECEIVED from Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:19-cv-04566 (kp)
April 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL FORTHWITH TRANSFER THIS CASE TO THE CLERK OF COURT FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL CLOSE THIS CASE IN THIS DISTRICT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 4/21/20. 4/21/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
April 21, 2020 Filing 29 MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 4/21/20. 4/21/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
April 16, 2020 Filing 28 Request for Oral Argument by KNOLL, INC.. (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) Modified on 4/17/2020 (fb). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
April 15, 2020 Filing 27 REPLY Brief in Support re #24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. (LUCHSINGER, J.) Modified on 4/16/2020 (fb). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 26 Proposed Order by KNOLL, INC. re #25 Response in Opposition to Motion Proposed Order (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) Modified on 4/9/2020 (fb). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
April 8, 2020 Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by KNOLL, INC.. (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 27, 2020 Filing 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.Memorandum, Declarations, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Brief Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A Declaration of Robert Mustoe, #3 Exhibit B Declaration of Mark Brettschneider, #4 Exhibit C Declaration of Mark Brettschneider 2nd MTD, #5 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(LUCHSINGER, J.) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED AS MOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 3/13/20. 3/16/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 12, 2020 Filing 22 Amended Complaint against SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED filed by KNOLL, INC., Certificate of Service (Attachments: #1 Ex A, #2 Ex B, #3 Ex C, #4 Ex D, #5 Ex E)(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 10, 2020 Filing 21 Memorandum of Law Opposing Jurisdictional Discovery by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. (RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 10, 2020 Filing 20 Memorandum Regarding Expedited Jurisdictional Discovery by KNOLL, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 9, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE by KNOLL, INC. OF WEB PAGE IMAGES FOR WEB PAGES CITED IN COMPLAINT (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER THAT ON OR BEFORE 3/9/20, PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE A NOTICE CONSISTENT WITH OUR POLICIES. ON OR BEFORE 3/10/20, EACH PARTY SHALL FILE MEMORANDA NOT EXCEEDING 3 PAGES.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 3/5/20. 3/6/20 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED AND RALPH G. FISCHER, ESQUIRE IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THIS CASE IN THIS COURT UNDER LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b). SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 3/2/20. 3/3/20 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.Memorandum, Declarations, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Declaration, #4 Text of Proposed Order, #5 Certificate of Service)(RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Filing 15 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ralph G. Fischer by KNOLL, INC... (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) Modified on 3/3/2020 (mbh, ).Ralph G Fischer Esq has not paid the $40 fee. [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Filing 14 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.(RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN R. CASEY on behalf of SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED with Certificate of Service(CASEY, KEVIN) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER THAT THE MOTIONS FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF GLENN E. FORBIS, ESQUIRE AND J. BRADLEY LUCHSINGER, ESQUIRE (DOC. NOS. [8 AND 9]) ARE GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 2/28/2020.3/2/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO GLENN E. FORBIS WITH ECF FORMS AND E-MAILED.(amas) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF RALPH G. FISCHER, ESQUIRE IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO MOVE COMPLIANT WITH THIS COURT'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 2/28/20. 2/28/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Filing 10 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ralph G. Fischer by KNOLL, INC.. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14144441.). (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of J. Bradley Luchsinger, Esquire ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14143696.) filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.Affidavit, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 28, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Glenn E. Forbis, Esquire ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14143695.) filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.Affidavit, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER APPROVING IN PART STIPULATION AS OUTLINED HEREIN.SIGNED BY HONORABLE MARK A. KEARNEY ON 2/18/2020. 2/18/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(uh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 14, 2020 Filing 6 Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Answer , Move, Or Otherwise Respond to Complaint filed by SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL).(RILEY, BRANDON) Modified on 2/18/2020 (fb). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
February 14, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by BRANDON MICHAEL RILEY on behalf of SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED with Certificate of Service(RILEY, BRANDON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
December 20, 2019 Filing 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by KNOLL, INC.. SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED waiver sent on 12/20/2019, answer due 2/18/2020. (SOUTHALL, SAMANTHA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
December 2, 2019 Filing 3 Letter dated 12/2/19 from Judge Kearney's chambers addressed to Samantha L. Southall. A review of the Court's records shows that service of the complaint has not been made on the defendant in the above-captioned action. In order to eliminate a delay in bringing this case to trial, service must be made by December 31, 2019, in accordance with Rule 40) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Proof of service must be filed with the Clerk's Office within five days of service. If service is not made within the time set forth above, the court will dismiss the complaint without prejudice for lack of prosecution. (mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
October 2, 2019 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by KNOLL, INC..(fdc, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]
October 2, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 204594.), filed by KNOLL, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Designation Form, #4 Case Management Track Form)(fdc, ) (Main Document 1 replaced on 10/3/2019) (mbh, ). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 4/22/2020.]

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Defendant: Senator International Limited
Represented By: J Bradley Luchsinger
Represented By: Kevin Robert Casey
Represented By: Glenn E. Forbis
Represented By: BRANDON MICHAEL RILEY
Represented By: Ian Howard Fisher
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Defendant: Senator International, Inc.
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Plaintiff: Knoll, Inc.
Represented By: SAMANTHA L. SOUTHALL
Represented By: RALPH G. FISCHER
Represented By: John S. Mortimer
Represented By: Peter John Shakula, II
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