CMT USA, Inc. et al v. Apex Tool Group LLC et al
Plaintiff: CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A.
Defendant: Apex Brands, Inc.
Counter Claimant: Apex Tool Group LLC
Case Number: 3:2024cv00137
Filed: February 6, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Presiding Judge: Robert J Conrad
Referring Judge: David Keesler
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
April 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Miscellaneous Filing by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. [Proposed] Protective Order (Davis, Edward)
March 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Minute Entry: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held before US Magistrate Judge David Keesler. Plaintiffs attorney: Robert Colletti, Patrick Lavery, Joshua Durham. Defendants attorney: David Jackson, Michael McCue, Jason Sneed, Megan Sneed.Counsel for parties shall submit a proposed Protective Order on or before April 5, 2024. (DT)
March 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting #64 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Aaron David Johnson for Apex Brands, Inc. and for Apex Tool Group LLC. Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 03/20/2024. (cjs)
March 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Notice to Aaron Johnson: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 3/27/2024. (cjs)
March 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 64 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Aaron D. Johnson Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6447271. by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Sneed, Jason). Motions referred to David Keesler.
March 11, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Cancellation of Scheduling Conference scheduled for 3/22/2024 before Senior Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. (brl)
March 11, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 3/22/2024 02:00 PM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge David Keesler. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(mga)
March 5, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference RESET for 3/22/2024 10:00 AM in Courtroom #4A, 401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 before Senior Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(mdp)
February 23, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 3/15/2024 10:00 AM in Courtroom #4A, 401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 before Senior Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(mdp)
February 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 63 CERTIFICATION of initial attorney conference and discovery plan (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Pretrial Order and Case Management Plan)(Durham, Joshua)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ORDER granting #58 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Patrick Joseph Lavery for CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/24. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 61 ORDER granting #57 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Jessica M. Stookey for CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A. (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/24. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER granting #56 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Robert E. Colletti for CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/24. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER granting #55 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Edgar H. Haug for CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/24. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 58 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Patrick J. Lavery Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6402125. by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Durham, Joshua). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Jessica M. Stookey Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6402105. by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Durham, Joshua). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 56 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Robert E. Colletti Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6402096. by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Durham, Joshua). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Edgar H. Haug Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6402088. by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Durham, Joshua). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER granting #52 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added Michael J. McCue for Apex Brands, Inc. and Apex Tool Group LLC (Pro Hac Vice Attorney served via NEF). Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/2024. (mek)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER granting #51 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice added David A. Jackson for Apex Brands, Inc. and Apex Tool Group LLC. Signed by US Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 2/13/24. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Notice to Jessica M. Stookey: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Satisfy the Requirements for Admission to the Western District of North Carolina Federal Court. Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/20/2024. (mga)
February 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Notice to Patrick J. Lavery: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Satisfy the Requirements for Admission to the Western District of North Carolina Federal Court. Register for E-Filing Access or Link Existing Account #Link. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/20/2024. (mga)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael J. McCue Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6401086. by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Sneed, Jason). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 51 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to David A. Jackson Filing fee $ 300, receipt number ANCWDC-6401085. by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Sneed, Jason). Motions referred to David Keesler.
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 50 NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Blake Durham on behalf of CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A. (Durham, Joshua)
February 12, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 49 NOTICE of Appearance by Edward B. Davis on behalf of CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A. (Davis, Edward)
February 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 48 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Matthew Sneed on behalf of All Defendants (Sneed, Jason)
February 7, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 47 NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Elizabeth Sneed on behalf of All Defendants (Sneed, Megan)
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:23-cv-07507. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Case assigned to Senior Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr and US Magistrate Judge David Keesler. Notice: You must click this link to retrieve the #Case Assignment Packet. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(rth)
February 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Notice to Edgar H. Haug, Jessica M. Stookey, Patrick Joseph Lavery, Robert Edward Colletti, Aaron David Johnson, David Arthur Jackson, Michael J. McCue: Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 you are required to Associate local counsel and File a motion pro hac vice. (Attorney served via NEF) Deadline by 2/13/2024. (rth)
February 5, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ANSWER to #42 Counterclaim. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 30, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re: #39 FIRST MOTION to Transfer Case Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404. filed by Apex Brands, Inc. For the reasons stated above, the Court finds that the balance of factors weighs in favor of transferring this action to the Western District of North Carolina, and that such a transfer is in the interests of justice and convenience of the parties and witnesses. See 28 U.S.C. 1404(a). The Court respectfully directs the Clerk of Court to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 1/30/2024) (jca) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing. [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 24, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 43 RESPONSE in Support of Motion re: #39 FIRST MOTION to Transfer Case Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404. Defendants Reply in Support of Its Motion to Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 42 AMENDED ANSWER to #37 Amended Complaint,., COUNTERCLAIM against CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-8, #2 Exhibit 9-16).(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 41 LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from David A. Jackson dated January 23, 2024 re: CMT USA, Inc. and CMT Utensili S.p.A. v. Apex Tool Group LLC and Apex Brands, Inc. Case No. 1:23-cv-07507-JLR. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1).(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 17, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 40 OPPOSITION BRIEF re: #39 FIRST MOTION to Transfer Case Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404. . Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 39 FIRST MOTION to Transfer Case Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1404. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Jewel Poole, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Ian Cunningham, #3 Exhibit Declaration of Scott Bublitz).(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
January 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ANSWER to #37 Amended Complaint,., COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-8, #2 Exhibit Exhibits 9-16).(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #10 Amended Complaint against Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Related document: #10 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from Robert E. Colletti dated December 20, 2023 re: Second Amended Complaint. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #10 Amended Complaint against All Plaintiffs with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Related document: #10 Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Colletti, Robert) Modified on 12/20/2023 (gp). [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
December 20, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Robert Colletti to RE-FILE Document No. #35 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Plaintiff radio button was selected.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (gp) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
December 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER denying #24 Motion for More Definite Statement. For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' motion for a more definite statement is DENIED. However, Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an amended complaint no later than two weeks from the date of this Order should they wish to augment their pleading given the issues raised herein. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 12/13/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
November 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/30/2023. (aba) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
November 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: This Civil Case Management Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f)(3). All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Settlement discussions have taken place. The case is to be tried to a jury. Depositions shall be completed no later than March 15, 2024. Counsel for the parties have conferred Plaintiffs' best estimate of the length of trial is 3 days. Defendants' best estimate of the length of trial is 6 days. Motions due by 12/30/2023. Deposition due by 5/13/2024. Fact Discovery due by 3/29/2024. Expert Discovery due by 5/13/2024. Discovery due by 5/13/2024. Case Management Conference set for 5/16/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. Pretrial Conference set for 5/16/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 11/30/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
November 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Patrick Joseph Lavery on behalf of CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Lavery, Patrick) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
November 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jessica M. Stookey on behalf of CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Stookey, Jessica) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
November 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from Robert E. Colletti and David A. Jackson dated November 21, 2023 re: Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #24 MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: #24 MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Micheal J. McCue on behalf of Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(McCue, Micheal) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #25 MOTION for Michael J. McCue to Appear Pro Hac Vice. This Court is considering the motion of Applicant Michael J. McCue for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice as counsel for Plaintiffs in the above captioned action.. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 10/11/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 11, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #25 MOTION for Michael J. McCue to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28404273. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Michael J. McCue to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28404273. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Johnson, Aaron) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION for More Definite Statement . Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Arthur Jackson on behalf of Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Jackson, David) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for David A. Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28368837. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Jackson, David) Modified on 10/2/2023 (va). [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
October 2, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #22 MOTION for David A. Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28368837. 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/State Bar of Arizona; missing Proposed Order; missing notarized affidavit or declaration pursuant to Local Rule 1.3. Re-file the motion as a 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. (va) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #20 MOTION for David Arthur Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of David A. Jackson, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 9/28/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for David Arthur Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28346948. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Letter of Good Standing, #3 Proposed Order Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Johnson, Aaron) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 27, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #20 MOTION for David Arthur Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28346948. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (va) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Initial Pretrial Conference (ECF No. 9) and Judge Rochon's Individual Rules served on Michael McCue on 09/26/2023. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #17 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #17 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from Aaron D. Johnson dated 09/20/2023. SO ORDERED. Apex Brands, Inc. answer due 10/2/2023; Apex Tool Group LLC answer due 10/2/2023. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 9/21/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon from Aaron D. Johnson dated 09/20/2023. Document filed by Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Johnson, Aaron) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Aaron David Johnson on behalf of Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC..(Johnson, Aaron) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Apex Tool Group LLC served on 8/31/2023, answer due 9/21/2023. Service was accepted by Maggie Drozd - General Counsel. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc.; CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Apex Brands, Inc. served on 8/31/2023, answer due 9/21/2023. Service was accepted by Carol Mendoza - Sr. Global Benefits Manager. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc.; CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edgar H. Haug on behalf of CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Haug, Edgar) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1116, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following trademark(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)..(jgo) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for additional pleading submitted to court for review..(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. Related document: #1 Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 11/30/2023 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 8/28/2023) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Apex Brands, Inc.. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Apex Tool Group LLC. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Robert Edward Colletti. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to XX Out of State. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Robert Edward Colletti re: Document No. #6 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Court's leave has not been granted. File the Exhibit to Pleading event found under the event list Other Documents and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Robert Edward Colletti. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC, CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO SUBMIT AO 120 FORM PATENT/TRADEMARK. Notice to Attorney Robert Edward Colletti 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. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(vf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - COMPLAINT against Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Colletti, Robert) Modified on 8/25/2023 (vf). [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Apex Brands, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Apex Tool Group LLC, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A...(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]
August 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Apex Brands, Inc., Apex Tool Group LLC. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28192598)Document filed by CMT USA, Inc., CMT Utensili S.p.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Colletti, Robert) [Transferred from New York Southern on 2/6/2024.]

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Search for this case: CMT USA, Inc. et al v. Apex Tool Group LLC et al
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Plaintiff: CMT USA, Inc.
Represented By: Edgar H. Haug
Represented By: Jessica M. Stookey
Represented By: Patrick Joseph Lavery
Represented By: Robert E. Colletti
Represented By: Edward B. Davis
Represented By: Joshua Blake Durham
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Plaintiff: CMT Utensili S.p.A.
Represented By: Edgar H. Haug
Represented By: Jessica M. Stookey
Represented By: Patrick Joseph Lavery
Represented By: Robert E. Colletti
Represented By: Edward B. Davis
Represented By: Joshua Blake Durham
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Counter claimant: Apex Tool Group LLC
Represented By: Aaron David Johnson
Represented By: David A. Jackson
Represented By: Michael J. McCue
Represented By: Jason Matthew Sneed
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Defendant: Apex Brands, Inc.
Represented By: Aaron David Johnson
Represented By: David A. Jackson
Represented By: Michael J. McCue
Represented By: Jason Matthew Sneed
Represented By: Megan Elizabeth Sneed
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