Chavakula v. Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.
Plaintiff: Anand Chavakula
Defendant: Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.
Case Number: 0:2023cv00568
Filed: March 9, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Minnesota
Presiding Judge: David T Schultz
Referring Judge: Eric C Tostrud
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
March 28, 2023 Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Dean C Eyler on behalf of Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.. (Eyler, Dean)
March 9, 2023 Filing 39 (Text-Only): Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Rolanzo Richard White, Casey Scott McKay, Dean C Eyler, James A Wahl, Samuel A Butler, Sheldon Klein as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with #Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with #Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at #www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms#. (kt) cc: Rolanzo Richard White, Casey Scott McKay, Dean C Eyler, James A Wahl, Samuel A Butler, Sheldon Klein. (kt)
March 9, 2023 Filing 38 Case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 8:21-cv-03295. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Case assigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud and referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz per 3rd/4th Copyright/Trademark List.
March 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER granting #36 Motion to Transfer Case to the USDC for the District of Minnesota. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 3/9/2023. (dass, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
March 6, 2023 Filing 36 MOTION to Transfer Case by Anand Chavakula(McKay, Casey) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting in part #31 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction; directing plaintiff to file a notice with the Court within 7 days whether he requests that this case be transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/28/2023. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 28, 2023 Filing 34 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/28/2023. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
July 29, 2022 Filing 33 REPLY to Response to Motion re #31 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Declaration of David McIver)(Eyler, Dean)[Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
July 15, 2022 Filing 32 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re #31 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Anand Chavakula. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A-O)(McKay, Casey) Modified on 7/18/2022 (dg3s, Deputy Clerk). [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
July 1, 2022 Filing 31 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue by Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of David McIver)(Eyler, Dean) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting Defendant Leave to file the proposed Motion by 7/1/2022 and setting a briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 6/28/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
June 28, 2022 Filing 29 Case Management Conference held on 6/28/2022 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang.(Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
June 28, 2022 Filing 28 PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for June 28, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss #26 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS OR TRANSFER. To join the call at the scheduled time: (1) Dial 1-888-557-8511. (2) Enter access code 3008173, followed by the # key. You will then be placed on hold until Chambers dials into the call, at which point you will be prompted to enter a security code. (3) When prompted, enter security code 06280230 followed by the # key. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
June 6, 2022 Filing 27 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc., filed by Anand Chavakula. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits A-E)(McKay, Casey) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
May 20, 2022 Filing 26 NOTICE by Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. (Notice of Intent to File Motion to Dismiss or Transfer) (Eyler, Dean) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
May 18, 2022 Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Anand Chavakula. Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. served on 5/16/2022, answer due 6/6/2022.(McKay, Casey) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
May 18, 2022 Filing 24 QC NOTICE: #23 Affidavit of Service filed by Anand Chavakula was filed incorrectly. **Wrong event used. Please re-file documents by selecting Service of Process Summons Returned Executed. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
May 17, 2022 Filing 23 [FILED IN ERROR] AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Cover Sheet, Complaint, Exhibits served on Kelsey Langager on 16 May 2022, filed by Anand Chavakula.(McKay, Casey) Modified on 5/18/2022 (dg3s, Deputy Clerk). [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
May 4, 2022 Filing 22 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #19 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Casey McKay. Directing attorney Casey McKay to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 5/4/2022. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 29, 2022 Filing 21 Summons Issued 21 days as to Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc..(dg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 29, 2022 Filing 20 NOTICE by Anand Chavakula (White, Rolanzo) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 29, 2022 Filing 19 CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Casey McKay by Anand Chavakula (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Good Standing). The fee has already been paid.(White, Rolanzo) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 26, 2022 Filing 18 QC NOTICE: #17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Anand Chavakula needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (dm4s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 21, 2022 Filing 17 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Casey Scott McKay (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-9889095.) by Anand Chavakula (Attachments: #1 Attachment Letter of Good Standing, #2 Attachment Declaration)(White, Rolanzo) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
April 4, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Rolanzo Richard White on behalf of Anand Chavakula (White, Rolanzo) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
March 22, 2022 Filing 15 STATUS REPORT by Anand Chavakula(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting Plaintiff Anand Chavakula a 60-day period to secure counsel; counsel for Chavakula shall enter enter their appearance by Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/10/2022. (c/m 2/10/2022 - mg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 9, 2022 Filing 13 Case Management Conference held on 2/9/2022 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang.(Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 9, 2022 Filing 12 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of James A Wahl, Dean C Eyler. Directing attorney James A Wahl, Dean C Eyler to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration; granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of James A Wahl, Dean C Eyler. Directing attorney James A Wahl, Dean C Eyler to register online for CM/ECF at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-registration. Signed by Clerk on 2/9/2022. (dm4, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 8, 2022 Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James A. Wahl (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9742659.) by Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.(Butler, Samuel) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 8, 2022 Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Dean C. Eyler (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-9742652.) by Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc.(Butler, Samuel) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 8, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel A Butler on behalf of Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. (Butler, Samuel) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 8, 2022 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Sheldon Klein on behalf of Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. (Klein, Sheldon) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 8, 2022 Filing 7 PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for February 9, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss #6 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE A MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. To join the call at the scheduled time: (1) Dial 1-888-557-8511. (2) Enter access code 3008173, followed by the # key. You will then be placed on hold until Chambers dials into the call, at which point you will be prompted to enter a security code. (3) When prompted, enter security code 02090230 followed by the # key. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 7, 2022 Filing 6 Plaintiff Anand Chavakula's Notice of Intent to File a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and An Order to Show Cause by Anand Chavakula (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 7, 2022 Filing 5 Supplemental (Signed Complaint) to #1 Complaint, filed by Anand Chavakula (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Exhibit)(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
February 7, 2022 Filing 4 Report on Filing Patent/Trademark (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER granting Plaintiff 21 days from the date of this Order to file a signed copy of the [1} Complaint along with the AO 120 form; failure to comply with this Order will result in dismissal of the Complaint without prejudice. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 1/18/2022. (c/m 1/19/2022 - mg3s, Deputy Clerk). [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
December 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 12/28/2021. (c/m 12/28/2021 - mg3s, Deputy Clerk). [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]
December 28, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Christian Heritage Broadcasting, Inc. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 14637130952), filed by Anand Chavakula. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Index, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Civil Cover Sheet, #8 Summons)(dass, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 3/9/2023.]

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