Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc. v. Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York et al
Plaintiff: Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.
Defendant: The Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York, Elton Daniel, Brill USA, Inc and Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York
Case Number: 1:2019cv08562
Filed: September 13, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Kevin Nathaniel Fox
Referring Judge: Analisa Torres
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1501
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER: At the initial pretrial conference held on October 17, 2019, the Court ordered the parties to engage a third-party vendor to "assist the parties in identifying and accessing documents currently in the possession of Columbia," as stated in the Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. ECF No. 45 at paragraph 14(b). The third-party vendor was to "create an inventory of documents." Id. In light of the parties' letters dated November 6 and November 7, 2019, ECF Nos. 47, 48, the Court clarifies its order as follows; as further set forth herein. It is further ORDERED that EIF's request to extend the deadline for (1) filing its amended complaint and (2) responding to Columbia's amended complaint is GRANTED. Within one week of the delivery of the Third-Party Inventory to the parties, EIF shall file its amended complaint. Within one week of the filing of EIF's amended complaint, EIF shall answer or otherwise respond to Columbia's amended complaint. As this case has been referred to the Honorable Kevin Nathaniel Fox, any further general pretrial disputes should be addressed to Judge Fox. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/7/2019) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-07465-AT-KNF, 1:19-cv-08562-AT-KNF(mro)
November 7, 2019 Filing 48 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Jocelyn Jacobson dated November 7, 2019 re: Response to EIF letter. Document filed by Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York.(Jacobson, Jocelyn)
November 6, 2019 Filing 47 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Marylee Jenkins and Michael A. Grow dated 11/6/2019 re: Access to EIF's Materials at Columbia. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Jenkins, Marylee)
October 31, 2019 Filing 46 RULE 26 DISCLOSURE.Document filed by Brill USA, Inc.(Roos, Sigmund)
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER granting (30) Letter Motion for Extension of Time in case 1:19-cv-07465-AT-KNF; granting (43) Letter Motion for Extension of Time in case 1:19-cv-08562-AT-KNF. GRANTED. Amended Pleadings due by 11/14/2019. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/21/2019) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-07465-AT-KNF, 1:19-cv-08562-AT-KNF (cf)
October 21, 2019 Filing 43 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time for pleadings addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Robert Clarida dated October 21, 2019. Document filed by Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-07465-AT-KNF, 1:19-cv-08562-AT-KNF(Jacobson, Jocelyn)
October 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/17/2019) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-07465-AT, 1:19-cv-08562-AT(cf)
October 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 45 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a magistrate judge, including motions and trial, except with regard to discovery disputes. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). This case is to be tried by a jury. All fact discovery shall be completed no later than February 12, 2020. Depositions to be completed by February 12, 2020. All expert discovery shall be completed no later than March 30, 2020. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is: five days. The next Case Management Conference is scheduled for March 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (As further set forth in this Order.) Deposition due by 2/12/2020. Fact Discovery due by 2/12/2020. Expert Discovery due by 3/30/2020. Case Management Conference set for 3/10/2020 at 11:00 AM before Judge Analisa Torres. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/17/2019) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-07465-AT-KNF, 1:19-cv-08562-AT-KNF(cf)
October 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER:Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a)(2), the above-captioned cases are consolidated for all purposes. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/17/2019) (cf)
October 17, 2019 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Analisa Torres: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 10/17/2019. (JT)
October 15, 2019 Filing 40 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Koninklijke Brill NV for Brill USA, Inc. Document filed by Brill USA, Inc.(Roos, Sigmund)
October 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: (26 in 1:19-cv-07465-AT) Letter filed by Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. By October 31, 2019, Columbia shall file its amended complaint. SO ORDERED., ( Amended Pleadings due by 10/31/2019.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/11/2019) (ama)
October 11, 2019 Filing 38 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Jenkins, Marylee)
October 11, 2019 Filing 37 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Marylee Jenkins, Esq. dated October 11, 2019 re: October 17, 2019 Pretrial Conference. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Jenkins, Marylee)
October 11, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #34 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. GRANTED. The initial pretrial conference scheduled for October 16, 2019 is ADJOURNED to October 17, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Initial Conference set for 10/17/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Analisa Torres. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/11/2019) (cf)
October 11, 2019 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Appearance served on Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc., The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York and Elton Daniel on 10/11/2019. Document filed by Brill USA, Inc. (Roos, Sigmund)
October 11, 2019 Filing 34 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference of October 16, 2019 addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Jocelyn Jacobson dated October 11, 2019. Document filed by Elton Daniel, Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York.(Jacobson, Jocelyn)
October 11, 2019 Filing 33 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sigmund Roos on behalf of Brill USA, Inc. (Roos, Sigmund)
October 11, 2019 Filing 32 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew P. Schriever on behalf of Brill USA, Inc. (Schriever, Andrew)
October 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #30 Motion for Sigmund J. Roos to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (JT)
October 10, 2019 Filing 30 MOTION for Sigmund J. Roos to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-17751601. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Brill USA, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Roos, Sigmund)
October 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER: The initial pretrial conference scheduled for October 15, 2019 is ADJOURNED to October 16, 2019, at 10:40 a.m. Initial Conference set for 10/16/2019 at 10:40 AM before Judge Analisa Torres. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/10/2019) (cf)
October 10, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #30 MOTION for Sigmund J. Roos to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-17751601. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
October 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #27 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File. GRANTED. The parties shall submit their joint letter in the EIF action by October 11, 2019. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/9/2019) (cf)
October 8, 2019 Filing 27 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Joint Letter and Case Management Plan regarding the EIF Action until Friday, October 11, 2019 addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Marylee Jenkins, Esq. dated October 8, 2019. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Jenkins, Marylee)
October 7, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines: Brill USA, Inc answer due 10/21/2019. (rro)
October 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. By October 21, 2019, Brill shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/7/2019) (cf) Modified on 10/7/2019 (cf).
October 4, 2019 Filing 25 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint, on behalf of Brill USA, Inc. addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Marylee Jenkins, Esq. dated October 4, 2019. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Jenkins, Marylee)
October 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #22 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. By October 21, 2019, Columbia shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint in No. 19 Civ. 8562. It is further ORDERED that by October 8, 2019, the parties shall include in their required joint letter, see ECF No. 17, paragraph 4, 19 Civ. 8562, the position of each party, in each action, with respect to consolidation of the two actions. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/4/2019) (cf)
October 4, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jocelyn Lee Jacobson on behalf of Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Jacobson, Jocelyn)
October 4, 2019 Set/Reset Deadlines: Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York answer due 10/21/2019. (cf)
October 3, 2019 Filing 22 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time and Leave to Move to Consolidate addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Robert W. Clarida dated October 3, 2019. Document filed by Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York.(Clarida, Robert)
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Michael Abbott Grow to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (JT)
September 30, 2019 Filing 20 MOTION for Michael A. Grow to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Michael A. Grow, #2 Exhibit of the Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Grow, Michael)
September 30, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #20 MOTION for Michael A. Grow to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
September 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #15 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer in 1:19-cv-07465-AT. GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. By October 21, 2019, the Foundation shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint in No. 19 Civ. 7465. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/27/2019) (mro)
September 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: To conserve resources, to promote judicial efficiency, and in an effort to achieve a faster disposition of this matter, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties discuss whether they are willing to consent, under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), to conducting all further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge. (As further set forth in this Order.) The parties are free to withhold consent without negative consequences. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/26/2019) (cf)
September 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER: Initial Conference set for 10/15/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Analisa Torres. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/26/2019) (cf)
September 26, 2019 NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Analisa Torres. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (wb)
September 26, 2019 CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:19-cv-07465-AT. Notice of Assignment to follow. (wb)
September 26, 2019 Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (wb)
September 25, 2019 Filing 16 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Michael A. Grow to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-17661644. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Michael Grow Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Grow, Michael) Modified on 9/25/2019 (bcu).
September 25, 2019 >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #16 MOTION for Michael A. Grow to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-17661644. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Virginia. We do not except certificates from state bar associations.;. Re-file the motion as a Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bcu)
September 24, 2019 Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Brill USA, Inc served on 9/17/2019, answer due 10/8/2019. Service was accepted by Marie Sheldon. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Yearwood, David)
September 23, 2019 Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York served on 9/16/2019, answer due 10/7/2019. Service was accepted by Elizabeth Conley. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Yearwood, David)
September 16, 2019 Filing 13 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Yearwood, David)
September 16, 2019 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Elton Daniel. (pne)
September 16, 2019 Filing 11 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Brill USA, Inc. (pne)
September 16, 2019 Filing 10 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York. (pne)
September 16, 2019 Filing 9 RELATED CASE AFFIRMATION of Marylee Jenkins re: that this action be filed as related to 1:19-cv-07465 (AT). Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Yearwood, David)
September 16, 2019 Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Alan Yearwood on behalf of Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Yearwood, David)
September 16, 2019 Filing 7 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Scarpati on behalf of Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Scarpati, Michael)
September 16, 2019 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Unassigned. (pne)
September 16, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT AO 120 FORM PATENT/TRADEMARK. Notice to Attorney Marylee Jenkins to submit a completed AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark to court for review. Use the event type AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents. (pne)
September 16, 2019 CASE REFERRED TO Judge Analisa Torres as possibly related to 19CV7465. (pne)
September 16, 2019 Case Designated ECF. (pne)
September 16, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Marylee Jenkins. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 17:43(a); Jury Demand code n (None). The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 15:1501; the Jury Demand code has been modified to p (Plaintiff). (pne)
September 13, 2019 Filing 6 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Brill USA, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Jenkins, Marylee)
September 13, 2019 Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Elton Daniel, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Jenkins, Marylee)
September 13, 2019 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Jenkins, Marylee)
September 13, 2019 Filing 3 RELATED CASE AFFIRMATION of Marylee Jenkins re: that this action be filed as related to 1:19-cv-07465 (AT). Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc..(Jenkins, Marylee)
September 13, 2019 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Jenkins, Marylee)
September 13, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brill USA, Inc, Elton Daniel, The Trustees Of Columbia University in the City of New York. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number BNYSDC-17601446)Document filed by Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L)(Jenkins, Marylee)

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Defendant: Elton Daniel
Represented By: Jocelyn Lee Jacobson
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Represented By: Sigmund Roos
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Plaintiff: Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation, Inc.
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