Board of Curators of Lincoln University v. Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.
Plaintiff: Board of Curators of Lincoln University
Defendant: Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.
Case Number: 2:2024cv04191
Filed: October 25, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Brian C Wimes
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 20, 2024 NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP)
December 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 1/28/2025. Scheduling Conference set for 2/4/2025 04:00 PM by Telephone Conference - Kansas City before District Judge Brian C Wimes. Signed on 12/16/24 by District Judge Brian C Wimes. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
December 15, 2024 Filing 18 Defendant's ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,, on behalf of Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc..(Campbell, Dutro)
December 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER Plaintiff's motion for default judgment (Doc. #7 ) is DENIED. It is further ORDERED Defendant's motion for an extension of time to file an answer (Doc. #9 ) is GRANTED and Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before two (2) days from the date of entry of this Order. Signed on 12/13/2024 by District Judge Brian C Wimes. (Sandusky, Karri)
December 11, 2024 Filing 16 SUGGESTIONS in support re #15 MOTION for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Suggestions in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Board of Curators of Lincoln University. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibits to Declaration)(Related document(s) #15 ) (Chapel, Nimrod)
December 11, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr on behalf of Board of Curators of Lincoln University. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Chapel, Nimrod)
December 11, 2024 Filing 14 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #9 MOTION for extension of time to file answer re #1 Complaint,,, Response in Opposition filed by Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr on behalf of Plaintiff Board of Curators of Lincoln University. Reply suggestions due by 12/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #9 ) (Chapel, Nimrod)
December 10, 2024 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Dutro Campbell, II on behalf of Defendant Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc..(Campbell, Dutro)
December 10, 2024 Filing 12 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #7 MOTION for default judgment filed by Dutro Campbell, II on behalf of Defendant Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.. Reply suggestions due by 12/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #7 ) (Campbell, Dutro)
December 10, 2024 Filing 11 NOTICE of appearance by Wayne C. Harvey on behalf of All Defendants (Attorney Wayne C. Harvey added to party Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.(pty:dft))(Harvey, Wayne)
December 10, 2024 Filing 10 SUGGESTIONS in support re #9 MOTION for extension of time to file answer re #1 Complaint,,, filed by Dutro Campbell, II on behalf of Defendant Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.. (Related document(s) #9 ) (Campbell, Dutro)
December 10, 2024 Filing 9 MOTION for extension of time to file answer re #1 Complaint,,, filed by Dutro Campbell, II on behalf of Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/26/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #1 ) (Campbell, Dutro)
December 10, 2024 Filing 8 NOTICE of appearance by Dutro Campbell, II on behalf of Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. (Attorney Dutro Campbell, II added to party Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.(pty:dft))(Campbell, Dutro)
December 6, 2024 Filing 7 MOTION for default judgment filed by Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/20/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit DECLARATION OF NIMROD CHAPEL, JR. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT)(Chapel, Nimrod)
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER Plaintiff shall show cause by written response on or before December 30, 2024, why this matter should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed on 12/6/2024 by District Judge Brian C Wimes. (Sandusky, Karri)
November 11, 2024 Filing 5 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by Board of Curators of Lincoln University. Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. served on 10/31/2024, answer due 11/21/2024. (Chapel, Nimrod)
October 25, 2024 Filing 4 Report on the filing of an action regarding trademark number(s) Not Provided. Plaintiff(s): Board of Curators of Lincoln University Lead Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Nimrod Chapel, Jr. Chapel Law Group, LLC, 311 W. Dunklin Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Defendant(s): Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. The civil complaint is attached. (Lock, Tania)
October 25, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Lock, Tania)
October 25, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to District Judge Brian C Wimes for all further proceedings. Chief Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. no longer assigned to case. The case number shall now read 2:24-cv-04191-BCW. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
October 25, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for False Designation of Origin, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Dilution and Unfair Competition against Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. filed by Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr on behalf of Board of Curators of Lincoln University. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-9268452. Service due by 1/23/2025 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Ltr Jun. 10, 2024, #2 Exhibit B - Ltr Jun. 20, 2024, #3 Exhibit C - Ltr Jun. 26, 2024, #4 Exhibit D - Ltr Aug. 10, 2024, #5 Exhibit E - Ltr Aug. 15, 2024, #6 Exhibit F - Ltr Aug. 18, 2024, #7 Exhibit G - Ltr Sept. 3, 2024, #8 Exhibit H - Website screenshot, #9 Exhibit I - 2025 Membership form, #10 Exhibit J - Founders' Day flyer, #11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chapel, Nimrod)
October 25, 2024 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc. provided to plaintiffs counsel for service. (Berner, Crystal)

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Plaintiff: Board of Curators of Lincoln University
Represented By: Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr.
Represented By: Clinton G. Newton
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Defendant: Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association, Inc.
Represented By: Dutro Campbell, II
Represented By: Wayne C. Harvey
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