BuzzBallz LLC v. Dorfman et al
Plaintiff: BuzzBallz LLC
Defendant: William M Dorfman and Buzz Balls Inc doing business as Buzzballs
Case Number: 3:2022cv01611
Filed: July 25, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Brantley Starr
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Leave to Conduct Jurisdictional Discovery and for an Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants Motion to Dismiss. Discovery due by 10/23/2022. Motions due by 11/7/2022. Status Report due by 11/7/2022. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 9/8/2022) (ygl)
September 1, 2022 Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Conduct Jurisdictional Discovery , MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, Alternatively MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Central District of California filed by BuzzBallz LLC. (Bloom, Jason) Modified text on 9/2/2022 (ygl).
August 23, 2022 Filing 11 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Buzz Balls Inc, William M Dorfman re #10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, Alternatively MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Central District of California (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Dr. William M. Dorfman) (Arbaugh, Natalie)
August 23, 2022 Filing 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, Alternatively, MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Central District of California () filed by Buzz Balls Inc, William M Dorfman (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Arbaugh, Natalie)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. The Court GRANTS the motion and EXTENDS Defendants' responsive pleading deadline to August 23, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/16/2022) (chmb)
August 15, 2022 Filing 8 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint filed by Buzz Balls Inc, William M Dorfman (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Natalie L Arbaugh added to party Buzz Balls Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Natalie L Arbaugh added to party William M Dorfman(pty:dft) (Arbaugh, Natalie)
August 10, 2022 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to William M Dorfman ; served on 7/26/2022. (Bloom, Jason)
August 10, 2022 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Buzz Balls Inc ; served on 7/26/2022. (Bloom, Jason)
July 26, 2022 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Buzz Balls Inc, William M Dorfman. (mms)
July 26, 2022 Filing 4 Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (mms)
July 25, 2022 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (mms)
July 25, 2022 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by BuzzBallz, LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Bloom, Jason) (Main Document 2 replaced on 7/25/2022 to flatten pdf) (mms). Modified on 7/25/2022 (mms).
July 25, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by BuzzBallz, LLC. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-12985416) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet) (Bloom, Jason) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/25/2022 to flatten pdf) (mms). Modified on 7/25/2022 (mms).

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Plaintiff: BuzzBallz LLC
Represented By: Jason P Bloom
Represented By: Michael Joseph Lambert
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Defendant: William M Dorfman
Represented By: Natalie L Arbaugh
Represented By: John CC Sanders, Jr
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Defendant: Buzz Balls Inc doing business as Buzzballs
Represented By: Natalie L Arbaugh
Represented By: John CC Sanders, Jr
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