American Airlines, Inc. et al v. Red Ventures LLC
Plaintiff: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC., AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd. and American Airlines Inc
Defendant: Red Ventures LLC, The Point Guy LLC and The Points Guy LLC
Not Classified By Court: ADR Provider
Case Number: 4:2022cv00044
Filed: January 18, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Mark Pittman
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Final Disposition. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (jgg)
November 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Civil Case Terminated per #52 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. The clerk will prepare the final Report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office. (jgg)
November 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL With Prejudice by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC. (Roberts, Alex)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ANSWER to Counterclaims in #45 Amended Answer filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Berg, Lars) Modified on 10/6/2022 (mmw).
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ANSWER to Counterclaims in #44 Amended Answer filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Berg, Lars) Modified on 10/6/2022 (mmw).
October 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Joint STATUS REPORT on Mediation filed by American Airlines Inc. (Berg, Lars)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of M. Jake McClellan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g).; granting #47 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lena Elizabeth Silva. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/30/2022) (jgg)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Lena Silva (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13188810) filed by Red Ventures LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Drez, David)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney M. Jake McClellan (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13188767) filed by Red Ventures LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Drez, David)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 AMENDED ANSWER to #41 Amended Complaint,, filed by Red Ventures LLC Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Roberts, Alex)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 AMENDED ANSWER to #41 Amended Complaint,, filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (Roberts, Alex)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER:The Court ORDERS that the parties Joint Motion to Extend the Mediation Deadline #42 by Two Days be, and is hereby, GRANTED and that the deadline for the parties to mediate is moved from September 26 to September 28, 2022 (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/9/2022) (jgg)
September 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 Joint MOTION to Extend Time Mediation Deadline By Two Days filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Berg, Lars)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc. If additional patent or trademark numbers are included, the clerk will prepare the appropriate Report to the Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office. 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. (jgg)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER: Having considered the Motion and Notice, the Court finds that the Motion #34 should be and hereby is GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/2/2022) (jgg)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 NOTICE of Non-Opposition to Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC (Beck, David)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER: Having considered the Motion #37 the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED in part. Accordingly, it is ORDERED Defendants deadline to respond is extended up to and including September 2, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/26/2022) (jgg)
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #34 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Roberts, Alex)
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 RESPONSE filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc re: #32 Answer to Complaint,,,, Counterclaim,,, (Berg, Lars)
August 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 RESPONSE filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc re: #33 Answer to Complaint,,,, Counterclaim,,, (Berg, Lars)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Berg, Lars)
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Original ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by Red Ventures LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice., COUNTERCLAIM for Attorneys' Fees against AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc filed by Red Ventures LLC (Roberts, Alex)
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Original ANSWER to #1 Complaint,,,, filed by The Points Guy LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions 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. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice., COUNTERCLAIM for Attorneys' Fees against AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc filed by The Points Guy LLC (Roberts, Alex)
July 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. #19 ). Counts III and IV of the Complaint are accordingly DISMISSED with prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 7/15/2022) (mmw)
May 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ***DISREGARD per phone call with attorney*** NOTICE of Rule 26 Disclosures re: #21 Order for Scheduling Order Proposal filed by Red Ventures LLC (Roberts, Alex) Modified on 5/24/2022 (mmw).
May 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: Before the Court are two motions #16 , #19 : a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and a Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, or alternatively, to Transfer Venue ("Motions"). ECF No. #16 . The former was filed by Defendant Red Ventures, LLC ("RV") and the latter was jointly filed by RV and The Points Guy, LLC (TPG) (together, "Defendants"). Having considered Defendants' Motions and briefs, responsive briefs filed by American Airlines, Inc. and AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd. (together, "American"), and applicable law, the Court denies both Motions. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/20/2022) (sre)
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER:This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. Joinder of Parties due by 8/8/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 8/8/2022. Discovery due by 3/12/2023. Motions due by 5/8/2023. Pretrial Order due by 8/17/2023. The court appoints Scott K Field as mediator. The parties shall mediate with the Hon. Scott Field on or before September 26, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 5/12/2022) (mmw)
May 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc. (Berg, Lars)
May 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 REPLY filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC re: #19 MOTION to Dismiss Rule 12(b)(6) (Benton, Colin)
May 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 REPLY filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC re: #16 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Benton, Colin)
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Appendix in Support filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc re #23 Response/Objection to Defendant Red Ventures, LLC's Rule 12(b)(2) Motion to Dismiss and Defendants Red Ventures, LLC's and the Points Guy, LLC's Rule 12(b)(3) Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue (Berg, Lars)
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RESPONSE filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc re: #16 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Berg, Lars)
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 RESPONSE filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc re: #19 MOTION to Dismiss Rule 12(b)(6) (Berg, Lars)
April 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER: Lead counsel for each party and any unrepresented party shall confer in a face- to-face conference as soon as practicable. The Joint Report shall be filed on or before May 8, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/11/2022) (bdb)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Benton, Colin)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION to Dismiss Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Benton, Colin)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Appendix in Support filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC re #17 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Benton, Colin)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC re #16 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Benton, Colin)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division () filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC (Benton, Colin)
March 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 ...Before the Court is Defendants Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline (Motion). ECF No. 14. Noting that it is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the Motion and ORDERS that Defendants deadline to file an answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs Complaint is extended to April 1, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/23/2022) (wxc)
March 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney Colin Patrick Benton added to party Red Ventures LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Colin Patrick Benton added to party The Points Guy LLC(pty:dft) (Benton, Colin)
February 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #12 ...Before the Court is the Parties Joint Motion for Extension of Deadline to File an Answer or otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs Complaint (Motion). Having considered the Motion, the Court concludes that it should be and hereby is GRANTED. Accordingly, Defendants are ORDERED to respond to Plaintiffs Complaint on or before March 18, 2022. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/22/2022) (wxc)
February 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Joint Motion for Deadline to File an Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Attorney David J Drez, III added to party Red Ventures LLC(pty:dft), Attorney David J Drez, III added to party The Points Guy LLC(pty:dft) (Drez, David)
February 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Howard S. Hogan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/8/2022) (chmb) (lcdlc).
February 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Howard S. Hogan (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-12581148) filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., American Airlines Inc (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Berg, Lars)
January 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Summons Reissued as to Red Ventures LLC, The Points Guy LLC. (wxc)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (wxc)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Request for Clerk to issue Summons - The Points Guy LLC filed by AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.. (Berg, Lars)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Request for Clerk to issue Summons - Red Ventures filed by AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.. (Berg, Lars)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to notice_of_suit@uspto.gov. (Attachments: #1 Trademark List) (wxc)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (wxc)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of Civil Cover Sheet re: #1 Complaint,,,, filed by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. (Berg, Lars)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate American Airlines Group Inc., Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate American Airlines Group Inc. for AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.. (Berg, Lars)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC., AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-12531993) 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. (Berg, Lars)

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Plaintiff: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
Represented By: Lars L Berg
Represented By: Dee J Kelly, Jr
Represented By: Howard S Hogan
Represented By: J Austin Franklin
Represented By: R Paul Yetter
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Plaintiff: AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.
Represented By: Lars L Berg
Represented By: Dee J Kelly, Jr
Represented By: Howard S Hogan
Represented By: R Paul Yetter
Represented By: J Austin Franklin
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Plaintiff: American Airlines Inc
Represented By: Lars L Berg
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Defendant: Red Ventures LLC
Represented By: David J Drez, III
Represented By: Colin Patrick Benton
Represented By: Alex B Roberts
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Represented By: Lena Elizabeth Silva
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Defendant: The Point Guy LLC
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Defendant: The Points Guy LLC
Represented By: David J Drez, III
Represented By: Colin Patrick Benton
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Represented By: Lena Elizabeth Silva
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Represented By: Scott K Field
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