Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics v. Netflix, Inc. et al
| Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics |
| Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Universal Content Productions, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC and Gerard Way |
| Caroline M Craven |
| 5:2021cv00079 |
| June 7, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Robert W Schroeder |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 99
FINAL JUDGMENT. It is ORDERED that the above-captioned cause is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. All motions by either party not previously ruled on are hereby DENIED-AS-MOOT. Each side shall bear their own fees and costs. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/12/2022. (slo, )
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Filing 98
ORDER re #97 Joint MOTION for Entry of Stipulated Judgment filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Gerard Way, Universal Content Productions, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix, Inc. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/12/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 97 Amended Joint MOTION for Entry of Stipulated Judgment by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bennett, Joshua) Modified on 8/12/2022 (slo, ). |
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Status Conference re proposed judgment held on 7/29/2022. Attorneys present: Karl Rupp for Plaintiff and Josh Bennett for Defendants (SMC) |
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Filing 96
ORDER re #95 Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Final Judgment. (Telephonic Status Conference set for 7/29/2022 11:00 AM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.)The Court will circulate a dial-in number for the status conference. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/27/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 95 Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Final Judgment by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Final Judgment)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 94
ORDER granting #93 Motion Extension of Time. It is therefore ORDERED that all deadlines in the above-captioned matter between the parties are STAYED for one additional week, up to and including Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/20/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 93 Joint MOTION for Extension of Stay of Deadlines by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rupp, Karl) |
| Filing 92 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE.STATUS REPORT AND MOTION FOR EXTENSION by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rupp, Karl) Modified on 7/19/2022 (slo, ). |
| ***FILED IN ERROR. Document # 92, Status Report/Motion. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (slo, ) |
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Filing 91
ORDER granting #90 Motion for Extension of Time filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Gerard Way, Universal Content Productions, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix, Inc. It is therefore ORDERED that all deadlines in the above-captioned matter between the parties are STAYED for one additional week, up to and including Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 7/14/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 90 STATUS REPORT AND MOTION FOR EXTENSION by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Joint Motion for Extension)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 89
ORDER granting #88 Joint SEALED MOTION to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. It is ORDERED that all deadlines in the above-captioned matter between parties are STAYED for a period of 30 days, up to and including Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/13/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 88 Joint SEALED MOTION to Stay All Deadlines and Notice of Settlement by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rupp, Karl) |
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Filing 87
ORDER granting #86 Motion for Extension of Time to Amend #86 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint. It is therefore ORDERED that Plaintiff Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics' deadline to file his Second Amended Complaint on the issue of access is extended by one week, up to and including Wednesday, June 8, 2022 by close of business. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/2/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 86 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rupp, Karl) |
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Filing 85
ORDER denying as moot #80 Motion for Summary Judgment on the Issue of Access. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 5/26/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 84 NOTICE by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way re #80 MOTION for Summary Judgment on the Issue of Access Being Moot (Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 83
ORDER granting #58 Motion to Dismiss. It is therefore ORDERED that Atkinson's copyright infringement claims against Defendants Netflix, Inc.; Netflix Studios, LLC; Dark Horse Comics, LLC; Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc.; Universal Content Productions, LLC; and Gerard Way (Docket No. 58) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that Atkinson may replead his copyright infringement claim concerning access allegations for purposes of demonstrating factual copying against Defendants Netflix, Inc.; Netflix Studios, LLC; Dark Horse Comics, LLC; Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc.; Universal Content Productions, LLC; and Gerard Way within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this Order. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 5/18/2022. (slo, )
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Filing 82
PROTECTIVE ORDER re #81 Motion for Protective Order Regarding Classified Information. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 5/2/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 81 Agreed MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Classified Information by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 80 MOTION for Summary Judgment on the Issue of Access by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit 1 - Way Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1-A - Past Eisner Awards Judges, #3 Exhibit 1-B - Past Eisner Awards Winners, #4 Exhibit 1-C - First Sketch of Carmichael, #5 Exhibit 1-D - Judge Fish, #6 Exhibit 1-E - Image of a Guild Navigator from Dune, #7 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment on the Issue of Access)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 79
AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #76 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Setting and for Amended Scheduling Order. (Amended Pleadings due by 10/26/2022. Discovery due by 10/12/2022. Motions in Limine due by 12/21/2022. Joint Pretrial Order due by 12/21/2022. Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 1/23/2023 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Pretrial Conference set for 1/4/2023 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 4/19/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 78 STATUS REPORT by the Parties Regarding Trial Setting by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Bennett, Joshua) |
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Status Conference held via telephone on 4/6/2022. Counsel in attendance were Karl Rupp and Joshua Bennett. Parties are to submit a status report no later than close of business, Monday, April 11, 2022. (bas) |
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Filing 77
ORDER (Telephonic Status Conference set for 4/6/2022 02:00 PM before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.) Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 4/1/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 76 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Setting and for Amended Scheduling Order by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 75
ORDER granting #74 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. It is therefore ORDERED that Derek Gilliland is withdrawn as counsel of record for Plaintiff. The Court directs the Clerk to remove Derek Gilliland from the Courts CM/ECF service list for this cause of action.Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/22/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 74 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 73 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Geoffrey Glen Hoover on behalf of Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics (Hoover, Geoffrey) |
| Filing 72 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Karl Anthony Rupp on behalf of Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics (Rupp, Karl) |
| Filing 71 REPORT of Mediation by Caroline M Craven. Mediation result: impasse(slo, ) |
| Filing 70 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Motion Hearing held on 2/22/2022 re #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Gerard Way, Universal Content Productions, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix, Inc.. (Court Reporter Cindy Donald) (bas) |
| NOTICE OF MEDIATION TIME CHANGE: The Court hereby RESETS the mediation in the above case to 10:00 AM on 2/23/2022. (hma) |
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Filing 69
ORDER SCHEDULING MEDIATION CONFERENCE (Mediation Conference set for 2/23/2022 11:00 AM in Ctrm 403 (Texarkana) before Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 2/9/2022. (slo, )
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Filing 68
ORDER Setting Hearing on #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint : Motion Hearing set for 2/22/2022 02:00 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 2/7/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 67 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Gilliland, Derek) |
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Filing 66
ORDER granting #65 Motion for Extension of Time to File Sur-Reply. It is therefore ORDERED that the deadline for Plaintiff to file a sur-reply to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Docket No. 58) is extended to Monday, January 31, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/26/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 65 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 64 REPLY to Response to Motion re #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 63
ORDER granting #62 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim. It is ORDERED that the deadline for Defendants to file a reply in support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint (Docket No. 58) is extended to Friday, January 21, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/19/2022. (slo, )
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| Filing 62 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 61 RESPONSE to Motion re #58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Gilliland, Derek) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/10/2022: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (slo, ). |
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Filing 60
ORDER granting #59 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. It is ORDERED that the deadline to file a response to Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint (Docket No. 58) is extended to Monday, January 10, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 1/3/22. (hma)
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| Filing 59 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint for Failure to State a Claim by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 58 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Bennett, Joshua) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/21/2021: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (bas, ). |
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Filing 57
ORDER granting #55 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. It is ORDERED that the deadline to file a responsive pleading to Plaintiffs First AmendedComplaint (Docket No. 53) is extended to Monday, December 20, 2021. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 12/13/21. (hma)
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| Filing 56 NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way (Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 55 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #53 Amended Complaint by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 54 NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics Plaintiff's Additional Disclosures (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 53 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Original Complaint for Copyright Infringement against All Defendants, filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics.(Gilliland, Derek) |
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Filing 52
ORDER granting #51 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. It is therefore ORDERED that the deadline to exchange materials pursuant to Section 3 of the Court's Discovery Order is extended to Thursday, December 9, 2021. All other deadlines in this matter shall remain the same.Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 11/19/2021. (slo, )
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| Filing 51 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery And Exchange Materials by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Agreed Motion for Extension of Time)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #30 to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. It is therefore ORDERED that Atkinson's copyright infringement claims as to its Rogue Satellite Comics storyline and Kingfish character against Defendants Netflix, Inc.; Netflix Studios, LLC; Dark Horse Comics, LLC; Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc.; Universal Content Productions, LLC; and Gerard Way (Docket No. 1) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that Atkinson may replead his copyright infringement claim concerning (1) the Rogue Satellite Comics storyline and (2) access allegations for purposes of demonstrating factual copying against Defendants Netflix, Inc.; Netflix Studios, LLC; Dark Horse Comics, LLC; Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc.; Universal Content Productions, LLC; and Gerard Way within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this Order.Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 11/16/2021. (slo, )
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| Filing 49 NOTICE by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way of Service of their Initial Disclosures (Litle, Monica) |
| Filing 48 NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Monica Frances Litle on behalf of Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way (Litle, Monica) |
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Filing 46
ORDER. Plaintiff's counsel shall be responsible for contacting Judge Craven's chambers as well as opposing counsel to coordinate a date for the mediation when the parties believe mediation would be most beneficial. Mediation is to be scheduled on or before April 29, 2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Caroline Craven on 10/18/21. (hma)
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Filing 45
ORDER APPOINTING MEDIATOR and granting #44 Joint Motion to Appoint Judge Caroline Craven as Mediator. It is ORDERED that Judge Caroline Craven, 500 North State Line Avenue, Room 401, Texarkana, Texas 75501, (903) 792-6424 is appointed to serve as mediator in this case. It is further ORDERED that the deadline to mediate this case is April 29, 2022. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/18/21. (hma)
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| Filing 44 Joint MOTION Appoint Mediator and Set Mediation Deadline re #40 Order,,, Terminate Motions,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Appointing Mediator)(Bennett, Joshua) |
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Filing 43
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Motion to Dismiss Proceedings held on 10/12/2021 before Judge Robert Schroeder, III. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Shawn McRoberts,Telephone number: (903) 923-7464. |
| Filing 42 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Motion Hearing held on 10/12/2021 re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Gerard Way, Universal Content Productions, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix, Inc.. (Court Reporter Shawn McRoberts) (bas) |
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Filing 41
DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/6/2021. (slo, )
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Filing 40
DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re #39 Joint MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order and Docket Control Order filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Amended Pleadings due by 4/29/2022. Discovery due by 4/15/2022. Joinder of Parties (Defendant) due by 11/9/2021. Motions in Limine due by 6/23/2022. Joint Pretrial Order due by 6/23/2022. Jury Selection and Jury Trial set for 7/25/2022 09:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Pretrial Conference set for 7/7/2022 10:00 AM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.) Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 10/6/2021. (slo, )
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| Filing 39 Joint MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order and Docket Control Order by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Discovery Order, #2 Text of Proposed Order Agreed Docket Control Order)(Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 38 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 37 REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 36 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilliland, Derek) |
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Filing 35
ORDER Setting Hearing on #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim:(Motion Hearing set for 10/12/2021 02:00 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.) (Scheduling Conference set for 10/12/2021 immediately following motion hearing scheduled for 02:00 PM in Ctrm 319 (Texarkana) before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III.) Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/26/2021. (slo, )
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| Filing 34 NOTICE of Readiness for Scheduling Conference by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics (Gilliland, Derek) |
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #31 Motion to Seal Document #32 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document. It is ORDERED that the exhibits (Docket No. 32) to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim shall be maintained under seal. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 8/17/2021. (slo, )
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| Filing 32 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: #31 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Copyrighted Attachments to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, #30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocalypse Suite Pt1, #2 Exhibit 2 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocalypse Suite Pt2, #3 Exhibit 3 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocalypse Suite Pt3, #4 Exhibit 4 - The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt1, #5 Exhibit 5 - The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt2, #6 Exhibit 6 - The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt3, #7 Exhibit 7 - The Umbrella Academy Series, #8 Exhibit 8 - Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt1, #9 Exhibit 9 - Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt2, #10 Exhibit 10 - Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt3)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 31 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Copyrighted Attachments to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Bennett, Joshua) |
| ***FILED IN ERROR. Documents # 27-Motion to Dismiss; #28-Motion to Dismiss; and #29-Motion to File Under Seal, M. PLEASE IGNORE. Attorney to refile.*** (slo, ) |
| Filing 29 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. Unopposed SEALED MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocolypse Suite Pt1, #2 Exhibit 2 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocolypse Suite Pt2, #3 Exhibit 3 - The Umbrella Academy - Apocolypse Suite Pt3, #4 Exhibit 4 - The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt1, #5 Exhibit The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt2, #6 Exhibit The Umbrella Academy - Dallas Pt3, #7 Exhibit 7 - The Umbrella Academy Series, #8 Exhibit 8 - Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt1, #9 Exhibit Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt2, #10 Exhibit Rogue Satellite Comics - The Usual Suspects Pt3, #11 Text of Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal)(Bennett, Joshua) Modified on 8/16/2021 (slo, ). |
| Filing 28 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Bennett, Joshua) Modified on 8/16/2021 (slo, ). |
| Filing 27 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Bennett, Joshua) Modified on 8/16/2021 (slo, ). |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc. to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed THIRD Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dark Horse Comics, LLC to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed THIRD Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Netflix Studios, LLC to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Netflix, Inc. to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Universal Content Productions, LLC to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Gerard Way to 8/13/2021. 14 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Filing 26 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Gerard Way.( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 25 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Universal Content Productions, LLC.( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 24 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix, Inc..( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 23 Defendant's Unopposed Third Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix Studios, LLC.( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 22 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc..( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 21 Defendant's Unopposed Third Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Comics, LLC.( Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joshua James Bennett on behalf of All Defendants (Bennett, Joshua) |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Universal Content Productions, LLC served on 6/22/2021, answer due 7/30/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 18 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Comics, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) Modified on 6/25/2021 (slo, ). |
| Filing 17 Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix Studios, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 16 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Comics, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 15 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix Studios, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 14 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Comics, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) Modified on 6/25/2021 (slo, ). |
| Filing 13 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Universal Content Productions, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 12 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Gerard Way.( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 11 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc..( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 10 Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix, Inc..( Carter, Edgar) |
| Filing 9 FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE. Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Netflix Studios, LLC.( Carter, Edgar) Modified on 6/25/2021 (slo, ). |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Netflix, Inc. to 7/30/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| ***FILED IN ERROR. Documents # 9, #14, Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer. PLEASE IGNORE.*** (slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dark Horse Comics, LLC. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Netflix Studios, LLC to 7/30/2021. 1 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Netflix Studios, LLC. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Universal Content Productions, LLC to 7/30/2021. 17 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc. to 7/30/2021. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Gerard Way to 7/30/2021. 24 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Dark Horse Comics, LLC to 7/30/2021. 1 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( slo, ) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Gerard Way served on 6/12/2021, answer due 7/3/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Reissued as to Universal Content Productions, LLC. (slo, ) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc. served on 6/9/2021, answer due 6/30/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Dark Horse Comics, LLC served on 6/8/2021, answer due 6/29/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Netflix Studios, LLC served on 6/8/2021, answer due 6/29/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. Netflix, Inc. served on 6/9/2021, answer due 6/30/2021. (Gilliland, Derek) |
| Filing 2 SUMMONS Issued as to Dark Horse Comics, LLC, Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Universal Content Productions, LLC, and Gerard Way. (Attachments: #1 Summons(es) Dark Horse Comics, LLC, #2 Summons(es) Dark Horse Entertainment, Inc., #3 Summons(es) Gerard Way, #4 Summons(es) Netflix Studios, LLC, #5 Summons(es) Universal Content Production)(slo) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Original Complaint for Copyright Infringement against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0540-8442854.), filed by Kevin Atkinson d/b/a Rogue Satellite Comics. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F)(Gilliland, Derek) |
| Case assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (slo, ) |
| In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (slo, ) |
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