Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. v. R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.
Plaintiff: Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc.
Defendant: R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.
Case Number: 1:2024pl35001
Filed: February 1, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Donald C Nugent (MDL3093)
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 183 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
February 1, 2024 Filing 45 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Illinois Northern pursuant to Transfer Order by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Case number 1:20-cv-00692. Electronic file and docket sheet received.
January 31, 2024 Filing 44 TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Ohio the electronic record.(gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2024 Filing 43 TRANSFER ORDER from MDL Panel transferring case to Northern District of Ohio.(gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2024 ***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to MDL 3093 Transfer Order filed 1/30/24. (gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 11, 2024 Filing 42 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service of Defendant RP Lumber Co, Inc.'s Response Doc No. 37 originally filed 12.07.23 (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 11, 2024 Filing 41 ATTORNEY Appearance for Counter Claimant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc., Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. by Michael T Kokal (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
December 28, 2023 Filing 40 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to #Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates)#, any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this #LINK# will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice. (tg, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
December 27, 2023 Filing 39 ANSWER to counterclaim (Dkt. No. 37) by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
December 8, 2023 Filing 38 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: In light of the pending motion to transfer this action for consolidated proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407 #36 , the Court will wait to set an initial status hearing until the motion for transfer is fully briefed and decided. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
December 7, 2023 Filing 37 R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.'s ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM filed by R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. against Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. . by R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.(Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
November 28, 2023 Filing 36 THE NEVERLEAK CO.'S Notice of Motion and Motion for Transfer of actions to the Northern District of Ohio, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407, for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. (jh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/4/2023: #1 Schedule of Actions, #2 Corrected Schedule of Actions) (jh, ). [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
November 16, 2023 Filing 35 AMENDED complaint by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. against R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for Patent Infringement (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. U.S. Patent No. 8,141,303, #2 Exhibit B. U.S. Patent No. 8,464,475, #3 Exhibit Webpage: https://www.rplumber.com/, #4 Exhibit Webpage: https://shop.rplumber.com/search?q=roof%20flashing&h=R.P.%20Lumber% 20-%20Edwardsville,%20IL, #5 Exhibit Webpage: https://shop.rplumber.com/c/building-materials/roofing-accessories/roof-flashing/p/oatey-master-flash-series-14090-roof-flashing-0-to-5-38-in-pipe-epdm-rubber-black, #6 Exhibit F. Technical Specification: Electrical Mast Connection Master Flash)(McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 19, 2023 Filing 34 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Telephone status hearing held. Plaintiff's anticipated amended complaint is due by November 16, 2023; Defendant's response is due by December 7, 2023. If Defendant's response is by motion, parties are to submit an agreed briefing schedule. The Court will set a briefing schedule if the parties are unable to do so. If defendant answers, the Court will set an initial status hearing. The parties may confer and submit an agreed case management order at any time. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 18, 2023 Filing 33 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. by James F McDonough, III (PHV Motion (Dkt. 30) granted - see Dkt. 31) (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 18, 2023 Filing 32 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. by Michael T Kokal (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 18, 2023 Filing 31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Attorney James F. McDonough's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice #30 is granted. He is directed to file his appearance on behalf of Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 17, 2023 Filing 30 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-21230361. (on behalf of Plaintiff) (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 12, 2023 Filing 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Upon review of the parties' joint status report #28 , the stay of this case is lifted, and a telephone status hearing is set for 10/19/2023 at 9:30 a.m. For instructions regarding participation in, or access to, the telephone hearing, see the standing order on telephone hearings on Judge Tharp's web page (https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?79eF+7uiX7ewBj/ITKrjoA==). Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
October 11, 2023 Filing 28 STATUS Report Jointly Submitted by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Reexamination Certificate - U.S. Patent No. 8,464,475, #2 Exhibit B - Reexamination Certificate - U.S. Patent No. 8,141,303)(Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
November 23, 2020 Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: The defendant's agreed motion to stay its responsive pleading #26 is granted. The parties are directed to notify the Court within 10 days of the reexamination proceedings' completion. The defendant's answer or other responsive pleading is now due 12/21/2020, or 30 days after the stay is lifted, whichever is later. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
November 20, 2020 Filing 26 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to stay Agreed Motion to Stay Pending Reexamination for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to File Responsive Pleading (Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
September 18, 2020 Filing 25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The defendant's agreed motion for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading #24 is granted. The defendant's answer or other responsive pleading is now due 11/20/2020. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
September 17, 2020 Filing 24 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for extension of time Agreed Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to FIle Responsive Pleading (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re Agreed Motoin for Extension of Time for RP Lumber to File Responsive Pleading by November 20, 2020)(Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
August 20, 2020 Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The defendant's agreed motion for extension of time to file #22 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading is now due 9/21/2020. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
August 19, 2020 Filing 22 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for extension of time Agreed Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to File Responsive Pleading (Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
July 21, 2020 Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Defendant R.P. Lumber Co.'s agreed motion for extension of time to file responsive pleading #20 is granted. No appearance on the motion is required. Responsive pleading now due August 20, 2020. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
July 20, 2020 Filing 20 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for extension of time Agreed Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to File Responsive Pleading (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order granting Agreed Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to File Responsive Pleading)(Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
July 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020: Mailed notice. (Clerk8, Docket) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
June 17, 2020 Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Defendant R.P. Lumber Co.'s agreed motion for extension of time to file responsive pleading #17 is granted. No appearance on the motion is required. Responsive pleading now due July 20, 2020. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
June 10, 2020 Filing 17 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for extension of time to file response/reply Agreed Motion for Extension of Time for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. to File Responsive Pleading (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.'s Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading)(Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
May 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020: Mailed notice. (docket9, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
May 14, 2020 Filing 15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to file responsive pleading #14 is granted. No appearance on the motion is required. Defendant's responsive pleading is now due 6/19/20.Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
May 13, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION by Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for extension of time to file answer Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.'s Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order granting R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.'s Motion for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading)(Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
May 13, 2020 Filing 13 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement on behalf of R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. STATEMENT by R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. (Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
May 13, 2020 Filing 12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. by Michael D Schag Entry of Appearance and Jury Demand on behalf of R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. (Schag, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
April 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020: Mailed notice. (docket8, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER Seconded Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020: Mailed notice. (docket1, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
March 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 16, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Amended General Order. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/16/2020: Mailed notice. (ecw, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
March 9, 2020 Filing 8 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:The status hearing set for 4/6/2020 #6 is stricken. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
February 12, 2020 Filing 7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr for all further proceedings. Honorable Gary Feinerman no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 2/12/20.(las, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
February 3, 2020 Filing 6 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Initial status hearing set for 4/6/2020 at 9:00 a.m. Initial Status Report shall be filed by 3/30/2020. Please see Judge Feinerman's web page (http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, to "District Judges," to "Judge Gary Feinerman," to "Initial Status Hearings" under Case Management Procedures) for details on the initial status hearing and Initial Status Report. In completing the initial status report, please see Appendix (A) to the Local Patent Rules for details on preparing the Initial Report.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 31, 2020 Filing 5 E-MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (Attachments: #1 exhibits)(las, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. by Mark Richard Miller (Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 Filing 3 Report on Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 Filing 2 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. ; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-16673569. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Gary Feinerman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings. Case assignment: Random assignment. (lw, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]
January 30, 2020 SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. (ec, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]

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Plaintiff: Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc.
Represented By: James F. McDonough, III
Represented By: Mark Richard Miller
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Defendant: R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.
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