Aromatica Global, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
| Aromatica Global, Inc. |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. doing business as Facebook and Instagram |
| 4:2022cv00634 |
| June 14, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri |
| Sarah E Pitlyk |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 24
Docket Text ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court previously permitted counsel for Plaintiff to withdraw from the case and ordered that if new counsel has not entered on behalf of Plaintiff within sixty (60) days of September 9, 2022, this case will be dismissed without prejudice. Doc. 22 . Sixty days have passed and no attorney has entered on behalf of Plaintiff; thus, the Court DISMISSES this case without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 11/14/2022. (KRZ)
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| Filing 23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice by Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc. (KEK) |
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Filing 22
Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, Doc. #19 , is GRANTED, and attorneys Richard A. Voytas Jr. and David A. Weber of Voytas Law, LLC, are hereby granted leave to withdraw as Plaintiff's counsel. As discussed at today's Status Conference, because Plaintiff is a corporation, it may appear in federal court[] only through licensed counsel, Rowland v. Cal. Mens Colony, 506 U.S. 194, 201-02 (1993). A representative of Plaintiff confirmed his understanding of that requirement on the record. In order for Plaintiff to obtain new counsel, and without objection from Defendant, this case will be STAYED pending entry of new counsel for Plaintiff. If new counsel has not entered on behalf of Plaintiff within sixty (60) days of entry of this Order, this case will be dismissed without prejudice. If new counsel does enter on behalf of Plaintiff, Defendant will have thirty (30) days from the date of entry to file a responsive pleading or motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12., (Attorney Richard A. Voytas, Jr and David A. Weber terminated.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/09/2022. (ANP)
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| Filing 21 ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk: Motion Hearing held on 9/9/2022 re #19 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ; attorney/firm Richard A. Voytas Jr. and David A. Weber of Voytas Law, LLC filed by Aromatica Global, Inc. Discussion held regarding motion. The motion is granted on the record - case stayed for 60 days for plaintiff to obtain new counsel. Defense to have 30 days after filing of EOA to file their responsive pleading. (Court Reporter: Kristine Toennies, Kristine_Toennies@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-6701) (proceedings started: 4:08 pm) (proceedings ended: 4:18 pm) (Deputy Clerk: L. Petri)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Richard Voytas and Will Miller - President of Aromatica Global)(Appearance for Defendant: James Bennett, Adam Simon, Bobby Ghajar (not entered)) (ANP) |
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Filing 20
Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Motion Hearing is set for 9/9/2022 at 04:00 PM via Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk. Parties to receive Zoom information by a separate email. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 09/08/2022. (ANP)
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| Filing 19 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Richard A. Voytas Jr. and David A. Weber of Voytas Law, LLC by Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc.. (Voytas, Richard) |
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Filing 18
Docket Text ORDER: Re: #17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Bennett, James) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc. ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Meta Platforms, Inc. answer due 10/5/2022.) Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 8/24/2022. (NEP)
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| Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Bennett, James) |
| Filing 16 SECOND NOTICE - Electronic Notice re: Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate to Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every non-governmental organizational party must file a Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate within ten (10) days of the party's first pleading or entry of appearance. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible # (moed-0001.pdf). (KEK) |
| Filing 15 DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Simon, Adam) |
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Filing 14
Docket Text ORDER: Re: #13 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. (Bennett, James) filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.; ORDERED GRANTED Meta Platforms, Inc. answer due 9/5/2022. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 7/20/2022. (KEK)
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| Filing 13 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Bennett, James) |
| Filing 12 Electronic Notice re: Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate to Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc., Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every non-governmental organizational party must file a Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate within ten (10) days of the party's first pleading or entry of appearance. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible # (moed-0001.pdf). Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate due by 7/21/2022. (ANP) |
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Filing 11
Docket Text ORDER: Re: #8 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Simon, Adam); ORDERED GRANTED Meta Platforms, Inc. answer due 8/5/2022. Signed by District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on 07/05/2022. (KRZ)
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| Filing 10 ENTRY of Appearance by Adam Joseph Simon for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Simon, Adam) |
| Filing 9 ENTRY of Appearance by James F. Bennett for Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Bennett, James) |
| Filing 8 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Simon, Adam) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Aromatica Global, Inc.. Meta Platforms, Inc. served on 6/15/2022, answer due 7/6/2022. (Voytas, Richard) |
| Filing 6 ENTRY of Appearance by David A. Weber for Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc.. (Weber, David) |
| Filing 5 Electronic Notice re: Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every non-governmental organizational party must file a Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate within ten (10) days of the party's first pleading or entry of appearance. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible # (moed-0001.pdf). Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate due by 6/25/2022. (KEK) |
| Filing 4 REPORT to Commissioner of filing or determination of an action regarding trademark. (JDC) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc. Process Server: Ronald Rugen (Voytas, Richard) |
| Filing 2 ENTRY of Appearance by Richard A. Voytas, Jr for Plaintiff Aromatica Global, Inc.. (Voytas, Richard) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against defendant Meta Platforms, Inc. with receipt number AMOEDC-9346960, in the amount of $402 Jury Demand,, filed by Aromatica Global, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Original Filing Form, #3 Summons)(Voytas, Richard) |
| Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Sarah E. Pitlyk. 1 Summons(es) issued and emailed to Attorney Richard A. Voytas, Jr.. All non-governmental organizational parties (corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships) must file Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate # (moed-0001.pdf). (JDC) |
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