Mars, Incorporated et al v. The J.M. Smucker Company et al
Mars, Incorporated and Mars Petcare US, Inc. |
Big Heart Pet, Inc |
The J.M. Smucker Company |
1:2016cv01451 |
November 21, 2016 |
US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia |
Alexandria Office |
Fairfax |
Michael S (MJ)Nachmanoff |
Claude M Hilton |
Michael S Nachmanoff |
Trademark |
15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 246 USCA Mandate re #242 Notice of Appeal - This court's order dismissing this appeal pursuant to Local Rule 42(b) takes effect today. This constitutes the formal mandate of this court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 245 ORDER of USCA as to #242 Notice of Appeal filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. Upon consideration of the stipulated motion to voluntarily dismiss, the court dismisses this appeal, upon such terms as have been agreed to by the parties, pursuant to Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 244 USCA Case Number 19-1026 4th CCA, case manager Michael Radday, for #242 Notice of Appeal filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet,Inc. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 243 Transmission of Notice of Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #242 Notice of Appeal (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov) (dvanm, ) |
Assembled INITIAL Electronic Record Transmitted to 4CCA re #242 Notice of Appeal (dvanm, ) |
Filing 242 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #241 Order by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0422-6428752. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 241 ORDERED that Defendants' Motion for Attorneys' Fees is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 12/04/2018. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 240 RESPONSE to Motion re #237 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 239 ORDER granting #237 Motion for Leave to File. Exhibit A to Mars' Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply is deemed filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 11/09/2018. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 238 Waiver of re #237 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated (Barger, David) |
Filing 237 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Barger, David) |
Filing 236 ORDER - Upon the motion of Defendants The J. M. Smucker Company and Big Heart Pet, Inc. to seal certain portions of documents (the "Motion") #226 and the Response by Plaintiffs Mars, Incorporated and Mars Petcare US, Inc. dated November 5, 2018, concurring in the Motion #234 , and pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5, the Court finds and orders as follows:1. ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. 2. The redacted portions of Defendant's Supplemental Brief in Support ofDefendants' Motion for Attorneys' Fees #230 are sealed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 11/05/2018. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 235 REPLY to Response to Motion re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 234 Response to #231 Order on Motion to Seal,, filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 233 TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference held on September 28, 2018, before Judge Claude M. Hilton, Court Reporter/Transcriber Julie Goodwin, Telephone number 571-970-3191. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 12/3/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/2/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/30/2019.(egal, julie) |
Filing 232 Opposition to #228 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Barger, David) |
Filing 231 ORDER granting #226 Motion to Seal. The Court finds that those confidential portions of the memorandum are hereby ordered to be kept under seal until such time as the Court determines whether or not they are properly entitled to confidential treatment. The burden is on Plaintiffs as the party seeking confidentiality to demonstrate why the material they wish to remain confidential is entitled to confidential treatment. Plaintiffs thus hereby are ordered to submit, by November 5, 2018, a memorandum demonstrating why the document should be filed and maintained under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/29/2018. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 230 Memorandum in Support re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 229 Memorandum in Support re #226 MOTION to Seal Supplemental Brief In Support Of Defendants' Motion For Attorneys' Fees filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 228 Sealed Memorandum in Support re #226 MOTION to Seal Supplemental Brief In Support Of Defendants' Motion For Attorneys' Fees. (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 227 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #226 MOTION to Seal Supplemental Brief In Support Of Defendants' Motion For Attorneys' Fees (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 226 MOTION to Seal Supplemental Brief In Support Of Defendants' Motion For Attorneys' Fees by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 225 ORDER granting #224 NOTICE filed by Mars, Incorporated, Mars Petcare US, Inc.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/09/2018. (see Order for details)(dvanm, ) |
Filing 224 NOTICE by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #223 Status Conference, Proposed Agreed Order (Barger, David) |
Filing 223 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Claude M. Hilton: Status Conference held on 9/28/2018. Appearance of counsel. Additional briefs to be filed within 20 days. Agreed Order setting briefing schedule to be submitted by counsel. (Court Reporter: J. Egal)(tarm) |
Filing 222 NOTICE of Appearance by Yury Kalish on behalf of Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Kalish, Yury) |
Filing 221 ORDER that this case is set for a Status Conference on Friday, 9/28/2018 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton for the purpose of scheduling further proceedings in this case. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 08/27/18. (pmil, ) |
Filing 220 USCA Mandate re: #215 Notice of Appeal. The judgment of this court, entered August 23, 2018, takes effect today. This constitutes the formal mandate of this court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (pmil, ) |
Filing 219 USCA JUDGMENT as to #215 Notice of Appeal filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. In accordance with the decision of this court, this appeal is dismissed. This case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the court's decision. This judgment shall take effect upon issuance of this court's mandate in accordance with Fed. R. App. P. 41. (pmil, ) |
Filing 218 ORDER of USCA as to #215 Notice of Appeal filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. Upon consideration of the joint motion to dismiss appeal and remand to district court, the court grants the motion, dismisses this case, and remands this case to the district court for reconsideration of its decision denying appellants motion for attorney fees in light of this courts May 29, 2018, decision in Verisign, Inc. v. XYZ.COM LLC, No. 17-1704. (pmil, ) |
Filing 217 USCA Case Number 18-1266 4th Circuit, case manager Rickie Edwards, for #215 Notice of Appeal filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 216 Transmission of Notice of Appeal to US Court of Appeals re #215 Notice of Appeal (All case opening forms, plus the transcript guidelines, may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit's website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov) (dvanm, ) |
Filing 215 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #214 Order on Motion for Attorney Fees by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0422-5979906. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 214 ORDER denying #198 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 02/06/2018. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 213 ORDER granting #209 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 11/14/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Per CMH chambers motions set for 11/3/17 on the pleadings (clar, ) |
Filing 212 Memorandum in Support re #209 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 211 Sealed Reply re #209 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 210 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #209 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 209 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 208 REPLY to Response to Motion re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 207 Brief in Opposition re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) Modified text on 10/26/2017 (klau, ). |
Filing 206 ORDER granting #201 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/23/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 205 TRANSCRIPT of Motions Hearing proceedings held on July 28, 2017, before Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff, Court Reporter/Transcriber Julie Goodwin, Telephone number 571-970-3191. Tape Number: FTR Gold. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 11/20/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/19/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/17/2018.(egal, julie) |
Set Deadlines as to #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a). Motion Hearing set for 11/3/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (clar, ) |
Filing 204 Memorandum in Support re #201 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 203 Sealed Memorandum in Support re #201 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 202 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #201 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 201 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 200 Notice of Hearing Date set for 11/3/2017 re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 199 Memorandum in Support re #198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 198 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant To 15 U.S.C. 1117(a) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 197 ORDER granting defendants' #24 Motion for Summary Judgment, and Plaintiffs' claims are dismissed, and Defendants' claims are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 09/27/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 196 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 09/27/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 195 ORDER granting #144 Motion to Seal; granting #156 Motion to Seal; granting #173 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 09/26/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 194 Response to #193 Order,,, Regarding Sealing of Certain Documents filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Barger, David) |
Filing 193 ORDER, this matter is before the Court on Defendants' Motions to File Documents Under Seal. ORDERED that by 9/19/2017, Plaintiffs shall submit justification for sealing Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment #146 and Exhibits A and B to the accompanying Declaration of Timothy Fraelich #147 , Exhibit B to the Declaration of Timothy Fraelich in Support of Defendants' Motion in Limine to Bar Evidence of All Alleged Employee Confusion #159 , and portions of Defendants' Reply Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion #175 that reference Plaintiffs' Rule 30(b)(6) deposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 9/12/2017. (rban, ) |
Filing 192 ORDER granting #166 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 9/12/2017. (rban, ) |
Filing 191 ORDER granting #183 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 9/12/2017. (rban, ) |
Filing 190 ORDER granting #162 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 09/12/2017. (dvanm, ) Modified to correct link on 9/12/2017 (dvanm, ). Modified to correct text on 9/12/2017 (dvanm, ). |
Per CMH chambers motion set for 9/8/17 will be decided on the pleadings. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 189 ORDER - The Court is of the opinion that the Defendants are entitled to Summary Judgment on the Plaintiff's Complaint, and there is no longer a controversy between the parties. It is hereby ORDERED that this case is removed from the Court's trial docket and a memorandum opinion and order will be forthcoming. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 09/05/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #181 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE THE ARGUMENT THAT DEFENDANTS' TRADEMARK SEARCH INDICATES BAD FAITH. Motion Hearing set for 9/8/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 188 Notice of Hearing Date set for September 8, 2017 re #181 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE THE ARGUMENT THAT DEFENDANTS' TRADEMARK SEARCH INDICATES BAD FAITH (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 187 Memorandum in Support re #183 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 186 Sealed Exhibits to Fraelich Declaration re #183 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 185 Sealed Memorandum in Support re #183 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 184 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #183 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 183 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 182 Memorandum in Support re #181 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE THE ARGUMENT THAT DEFENDANTS' TRADEMARK SEARCH INDICATES BAD FAITH filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Fraelich Declaration and Exhibits)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 181 MOTION In Limine by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated(Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) Modified to correct link and motion title on 9/12/2017 (dvanm, ). |
Filing 180 TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing held on 7-13-2017 before Mag. Judge Nachmanoff. Court reporter Norman Linnell, telephone number 703-549-4626. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 9/27/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/30/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/27/2017.(linnell, norman) |
Filing 179 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Claude M. Hilton: Motion Hearing held on 8/25/2017. Appearance of counsel. Defendants' #24 Motion for Summary Judgment and Plaintiffs' #127 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment - Argued and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: J. Egal)(tarm) |
Filing 178 NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle DeFinis Gambino on behalf of Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated (Gambino, Michelle) (Main Document 178 replaced, with non fillable form, on 8/28/2017) (dvanm, ). |
Filing 177 Reply to Motion re #150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 176 Memorandum in Support re #173 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 175 Sealed Reply re #173 MOTION to Seal .(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 174 Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #173 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 173 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 172 Reply to Motion re #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 171 Opposition to #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion Redacted filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 170 REPLY to Response to Motion re #127 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 169 Memorandum in Support re #166 MOTION to Seal filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 168 Sealed Document re #166 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2)(Barger, David) |
Filing 167 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #166 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 166 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 165 Opposition to #150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Mark Keegan, #2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Mark Keegan, #3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Mark Keegan)(Barger, David) |
Filing 164 Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition re #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Barger, David) |
Filing 163 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #162 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 162 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 161 ORDER granting #133 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 08/22/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN, #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (clar, ) |
Filing 160 Memorandum in Support re #156 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 159 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re #156 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 158 Sealed Memorandum in Support re #156 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 157 Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #156 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 156 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 155 Notice of Hearing Date set for August 25, 2017 re #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 154 Memorandum in Support re #153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Fraelich Declaration)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 153 MOTION in Limine to Bar Evidence of Alleged Employee Confusion by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 152 Notice of Hearing Date set for August 25, 2017 re #150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 151 Memorandum in Support re #150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Fraelich Declaration)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 150 MOTION to Exclude TESTIMONY AND REPORT OF MARK KEEGAN by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 149 MOTION for Electronic Device Application by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Notice of Correction re #141 Motion for use of Courtroom Technology . Notified plaintiff's counsel to file electronic devices application. Original motion removed as filed in error. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 148 Memorandum in Support re #144 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 147 Sealed Fraelich Declaration and Exhibits re #144 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 146 Sealed Opposition re #144 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 145 Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #144 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 144 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 143 Opposition to #127 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Fraelich Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 142 Waiver of re #141 Motion for use of Courtroom Technology Hearing by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated (Barger, David) |
Filing 141 Motion for use of Courtroom Technology by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) (Main Document 141 replaced on 8/18/2017) (dvanm, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/18/2017) (dvanm, ). |
Filing 140 ORDER denying #130 Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Reply Brief. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 08/10/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 139 ORDER granting #124 Motion to Seal. The Motion is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment #123 , along with the deposition transcript excerpts and exhibits filed with the brief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 08/09/2017. (see Order for further details) (dvanm, ) |
Filing 138 RESPONSE in Support re #124 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Lasser Dep. Excerpts, #2 McCoy Dep. Excerpts, #3 Smucker Rule 30(b)(6) Dep. Excerpts, #4 Thomas Dep. Excerpts, #5 Toyos Dep. Excerpts, #6 White Dep. Excerpts, #7 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 137 Opposition to #130 MOTION for Leave to File SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 136 Memorandum in Support re #133 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 135 Sealed Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment re #133 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: #1 (Fraelich Declaration and Exhibits))(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 134 Notice of Under Seal Filing LCvR5 (B) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #133 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 133 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 132 Waiver of re #130 MOTION for Leave to File SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF (Waiver of Hearing) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 131 Memorandum in Support re #130 MOTION for Leave to File SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Supplemental Reply Brief), #2 Fraelich Declaration and Exhibits)(Zurawski, Tara) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/8/2017) (dvanm, ). |
Filing 130 MOTION for Leave to File SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Set Deadlines as to #127 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (clar, ) |
Filing 129 Notice of Hearing Date set for 8/25/2017 re #127 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Barger, David) |
Filing 128 Memorandum in Support re #127 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Exhibit A)(Barger, David) |
Filing 127 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 126 Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition re #124 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Smucker Dep Excerpts, #2 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 1, #3 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 2, #4 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 3, #5 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 4, #6 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 5, #7 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 6, #8 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 7, #9 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs Part 8, #10 Exhibit Lasser Dep Excerpts, #11 Exhibit McCoy Dep Excerpts, #12 Exhibit McCoy Dep Exs., #13 Exhibit Thomas Dep Excerpts, #14 Exhibit Thomas Dep Exs., #15 Exhibit Toyos Dep Excerpts, #16 Exhibit Toyos Dep Exs., #17 Exhibit White Dep Excerpts, #18 Exhibit Mars 30b6 Dep Excerpts, #19 Exhibit Misc Docs)(Barger, David) |
Filing 125 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #124 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 124 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 123 Opposition to #87 Memorandum in Support (Supplemental Brief) filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit White 2, #2 Exhibit 5-31 Hearing Transcript, #3 Exhibit Smucker Dep Excerpts, #4 Exhibit Smucker Dep Exs., #5 Exhibit Lasser Dep Excerpts, #6 Exhibit McCoy Dep Excerpts, #7 Exhibit McCoy Dep Exs., #8 Exhibit Thomas Dep Excerpts, #9 Exhibit Thomas Dep Exs., #10 Exhibit Toyos Dep Excerpts, #11 Exhibit Toyos Dep Exs., #12 Exhibit White Dep Excerpts, #13 Exhibit Mars 30(b)(6) Dep Excerpts, #14 Exhibit Misc Docs)(Barger, David) |
Filing 122 ORDER granting #107 Motion for Hearing. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment will be set for hearing on August 25, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 08/01/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 121 Objections to Defendants' Proposed Trial Exhibit List by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated.. (Barger, David) |
Filing 120 Objection to #101 Pretrial Statement (Exhibits and Witness Lists) (Objections to Exhibit List) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 119 ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Defendants' Motion to Compel Responses to Four Requests for Admission and to Deem One Request Admitted (Dkt. No. #104 ). Having reviewed the pleadings and heard the arguments of counsel, and for the reasons stated from the bench, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 07/28/17. (cmar, ) |
Filing 118 ORDER granting #79 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 07/28/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 117 ORDER granting #75 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 07/28/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 116 ORDER granting #88 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 07/28/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 115 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff:Motion Hearing held on 7/28/2017 re #104 MOTION to Compel Responses filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. Appearances of Counsel for Plaintiffs and Defendants. Motion argued and #104 MOTION to Compel Responses-DENIED. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(lgue, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 8/11/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (clar, ) |
Per Judge Hilton defendant's motion for summary judgment will be heard on 8/25/17 @ 10:00 am. Order to be issued (clar, ) |
Filing 114 Notice of Hearing Date set for August 11, 2017 re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 113 ORDER granting #110 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 07/27/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 112 Reply to Motion re #104 MOTION to Compel Responses filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 111 RESPONSE in Opposition re #104 MOTION to Compel Responses to Four Requests for Admission and to Deem One Request Admitted filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 110 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Joshua Hammack and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Lynn R. Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-5635120. by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 109 Memorandum in Support re #107 MOTION for Hearing Date on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 108 Waiver of re #107 MOTION for Hearing Date on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 107 MOTION for Hearing Date on Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. #104 MOTION to Compel Responses (clar, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #104 MOTION to Compel Responses. Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (clar, ) |
Filing 106 Memorandum in Support re #104 MOTION to Compel Responses filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 105 Notice of Hearing Date set for 7/28/2017 re #104 MOTION to Compel Responses (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 104 MOTION to Compel Responses by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 103 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Claude M. Hilton: Final Pretrial Conference held on 7/20/2017. Appearance of counsel. Jury Trial set for 9/18/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (tarm) |
Filing 102 Statement of Undisputed Facts by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 101 Pretrial Statement (Exhibits and Witness Lists) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Barger, David) |
Filing 100 Exhibit List by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company.. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 99 Witness List by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 98 RESPONSE in Support re #79 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 6 (Redacted), #2 Exhibit 7 (Redacted), #3 Exhibit 8 (Redacted), #4 Exhibit 9 (Redacted), #5 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 97 Memorandum in Support re #88 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 96 Sealed Exhibit F re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 95 Sealed Exhibit E (Part 1 and 2) re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit E (Part 2))(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 94 Sealed Exhibit D re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 93 Sealed Exhibit C re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 92 Sealed Exhibit B re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 91 Sealed Exhibit A re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 90 Sealed Supplemental Brief re #88 MOTION to Seal . (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 89 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company re #88 MOTION to Seal (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 88 MOTION to Seal by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 87 Memorandum in Support re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Supplemental Brief) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Fraelich Declaration)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 86 RESPONSE in Support re #75 MOTION to Seal with Included Memorandum filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 7 (Redacted), #2 Exhibit 15 (Redacted), #3 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 85 ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Defendants' Motion for Protective Order (Dkt. No. #69 ) and Plaintiffs' Motion to Conduct Depositions Beyond the Close of Discovery (Dkt. No. #72 ). Having reviewed the pleadings and heard the arguments of counsel, and for the reasons stated from the bench, it is herebyORDERED that Defendants' Motion is DENIED in part. Defendants shall cooperate with the outside vendor, Corsearch, to provide Plaintiffs the complete trademark search report. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' Motion is GRANTED in part with regard to Stephanie Guerra and Timothy Ernst. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED in part. Discovery is hereby extended for the limited purpose of allowing Plaintiffs to depose Carl Johnson and Adelmo Monsalve-Gonzalez within fourteen (14) days of July 14, 2017. Any supplemental witness and exhibit lists may be filed within seven (7) days thereafter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 07/13/17. (cmar, ) |
Filing 84 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff:Motion Hearing held on 7/13/2017 re #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery filed by Mars, Incorporated, Mars Petcare US, Inc., #69 MOTION for Protective Order filed by The J.M. Smucker Company, Big Heart Pet, Inc. Appearances of counsel. Defendants' Motion for Protective order argued and GRANTED in part/DENIED in part. Plaintiffs' Motion to conduct depositions argued and GRANTED in part. The two depositions are to occur within the next two weeks. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(cmar, ) |
Filing 83 REPLY to Response to Motion re #69 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Notice of Correction re #81 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s). An incomplete, illegible, or incorrect document was filed. The filing user has been notified to file properly in the future. (clar, ) |
Filing 82 Opposition to #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 81 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re #79 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 7, #2 Exhibit 8, #3 Exhibit 9)(Barger, David) |
Filing 80 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #79 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support (Barger, David) |
Filing 79 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 78 Memorandum in Opposition re #69 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9)(Barger, David) |
Reset Deadlines as to #69 MOTION for Protective Order , #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery. Motion Hearing set for 7/13/2017 at 04:00 PM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (Per MSN chambers) (clar, ) |
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery, #69 MOTION for Protective Order (clar, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #69 MOTION for Protective Order , #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery. Motion Hearing set for 7/14/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (clar, ) |
Filing 77 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re #75 MOTION to Seal with Included Memorandum. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 7, #2 Exhibit 15)(Barger, David) |
Filing 76 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #75 MOTION to Seal with Included Memorandum (Barger, David) |
Filing 75 MOTION to Seal with Included Memorandum by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 74 Notice of Hearing Date 7/14/2017 re #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery (Barger, David) |
Filing 73 Memorandum in Support re #72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19)(Barger, David) |
Filing 72 MOTION for Discovery to Conduct Depositions after Close of Discovery by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 71 Memorandum in Support re #69 MOTION for Protective Order filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 70 Notice of Hearing Date set for July 14, 2017 re #69 MOTION for Protective Order (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 69 MOTION for Protective Order by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Protective Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 68 ORDER granting #56 Motion to Seal; granting #59 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 6/30/2017. (rban, ) |
Filing 67 REPLY to Response to Motion re #59 MOTION to Seal filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 66 RESPONSE to Motion re #59 MOTION to Seal , #56 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 65 ORDER - This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel (Dkt. No. #53 ). Having reviewed the pleadings and heard the arguments of counsel, and for the reasons stated from the bench, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall provide responsive documents within seven (7) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 06/23/17. (cmar, ) |
Filing 64 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff:Motion Hearing held on 6/23/2017 re #53 MOTION to Compel filed by Mars, Incorporated, Mars Petcare US, Inc. Appearances of counsel. Motion argued and GRANTED. Production within seven days. No fees awarded. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(cmar, ) |
Filing 63 REPLY to Response to Motion re #53 MOTION to Compel filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Barger, David) |
Filing 62 Opposition to #53 MOTION to Compel filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Francesconi Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 61 NOTICE by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #54 Memorandum in Support, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 16)(Barger, David) |
Filing 60 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #59 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 59 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 58 NOTICE by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #54 Memorandum in Support, of Filing Redacted Exhibit (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3)(Barger, David) |
Filing 57 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #56 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 56 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. #53 MOTION to Compel (clar, ) |
Set Deadlines as to #53 MOTION to Compel . Motion Hearing set for 6/23/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (clar, ) |
Filing 55 Notice of Hearing Date 6/23/2017 re #53 MOTION to Compel (Barger, David) |
Filing 54 Memorandum in Support re #53 MOTION to Compel filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18)(Barger, David) |
Filing 53 MOTION to Compel by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 52 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing proceedings held on May 31, 2017, before Judge Claude M. Hilton, Court Reporter/Transcriber Julie Goodwin, Telephone number 571-970-3191. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 7/17/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/16/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2017.(egal, julie) |
Filing 51 ORDER granting #37 Motion to Seal; granting #44 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 6/6/2017. (rban, ) |
Filing 50 RESPONSE in Support re #37 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit N (redacted), #2 Exhibit P (redacted), #3 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 49 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Claude M. Hilton: Motion Hearing held on 5/31/2017. Appearance of counsel. Defendants' #41 Motion to Strike - Denied. Defendants' #24 Motion for Summary Judgment - Argued and CONTINUED, to be noticed for a hearing upon completion of discovery. (Court Reporter: J. Egal)(tarm) |
Set Deadlines as to #41 MOTION to Strike #39 Sealed Document,,, #40 NOTICE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR LEAVE TO RESPOND. Motion Hearing set for 5/31/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (klau, ) |
Filing 48 Memorandum in Support re #44 MOTION to Seal Response to Supplemental Barger Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-1) and Supplemental Zurawski Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-2) filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 47 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re #44 MOTION to Seal Supplemental Zurawski Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-2). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit (A-J), #2 Exhibit (K-L))(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 46 Sealed Response/Reply/Opposition re #44 MOTION to Seal Response to Supplemental Barger Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-1). (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 45 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 44 MOTION to Seal Response to Supplemental Barger Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-1) and Supplemental Zurawski Declaration (Public Version - Dkt. No. 42-2) by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 43 Notice of Hearing Date set for May 31, 2017 re #41 MOTION to Strike #39 Sealed Document,,, #40 NOTICE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR LEAVE TO RESPOND (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 42 Memorandum in Support re #41 MOTION to Strike #39 Sealed Document,,, #40 NOTICE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR LEAVE TO RESPOND filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Defendants' Response to Supplemental Barger Declaration, #2 Zurawski Supplemental Declaration)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 41 MOTION to Strike #39 Sealed Document,,, #40 NOTICE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR LEAVE TO RESPOND by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 40 NOTICE by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #27 Memorandum in Opposition,, of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Elliott v Google)(Barger, David) |
Filing 39 Sealed Document re #37 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C Part 1, #4 Exhibit C Part 2, #5 Exhibit C Part 3, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E Part 1, #8 Exhibit E Part 2, #9 Exhibit E Part 3, #10 Exhibit F Part 1, #11 Exhibit F Part 2, #12 Exhibit F Part 3, #13 Exhibit F Part 4, #14 Exhibit F Part 5, #15 Exhibit F Part 6, #16 Exhibit F Part 7, #17 Exhibit G Part 1, #18 Exhibit G Part 2, #19 Exhibit H, #20 Exhibit I, #21 Exhibit J, #22 Exhibit K, #23 Exhibit L Part 1, #24 Exhibit L Part 2, #25 Exhibit M, #26 Exhibit N, #27 Exhibit O, #28 Exhibit P, #29 Exhibit Q, #30 Exhibit R)(Barger, David) |
Filing 38 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #37 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support (Barger, David) |
Filing 37 MOTION to Seal and Memorandum in Support by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Set/Reset Deadlines as to #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing reset for WEDNESDAY, 5/31/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (per CMH's chambers) (tarm) |
Filing 36 ORDER granting #29 Motion to Seal. The Motion is GRANTED with respect to Exhibit 11 of the Barger Declaration submitted by Mars in support of its Opposition to Smucker's Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court shall retain sealed materials until forty-five ( 45) days after entry of a finalorder after appeal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 05/03/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 35 STIPULATED AMENDED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 05/02/17. (cmar, ) |
Per CMH chambers motions set for 5/5/17 have been continued date to be determined (clar, ) |
Filing 34 Joint MOTION for Protective Order Stipulated Amended by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulated Amended Protective Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 33 RESPONSE in Support re #29 MOTION to Seal filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 11 (Redacted Public Version), #2 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 32 REPLY to Response to Motion re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF JAMIE LASSER, #2 DECLARATION OF LAUREN TIMMONS, #3 REBUTTAL REPORT OF SARAH BUTLER, #4 DECLARATION OF SUSAN SCHWARTZ MCDONALD)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 31 NOTICE by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #27 Memorandum in Opposition,, (Attachments: #1 Appendix A)(Barger, David) |
Filing 30 Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated re #29 MOTION to Seal (Barger, David) |
Filing 29 MOTION to Seal by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 28 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re #27 Memorandum in Opposition,,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 11, #2 Proposed Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 27 Memorandum in Opposition re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Bryan McGann, #2 Affidavit of David Barger, #3 Affidavit of Kristin Bednar (part 1), #4 Affidavit of Kristen Bednar (part 2), #5 Affidavit of Linda Hayden, #6 Affidavit of Mark Keegan, #7 Affidavit of Michael Rappeport, #8 Affidavit of Sarah Lippman (part 1), #9 Affidavit of Sarah Lippman (part 2), #10 Affidavit of Sarah Lippman (part 2a), #11 Affidavit Saraph Lippman (part 2aa), #12 Affidavit of Sarah Lippman (part 3), #13 Affidavit of Sarah Lippman (part 4), #14 Affidavit of David Barger Rule 56(d))(Barger, David) |
Set Deadlines as to #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 5/5/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. (clar, ) |
Filing 26 Notice of Hearing Date set for May 5, 2017 re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 25 Memorandum in Support re #24 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Zurawski Declaration, #2 Exhibit A to Zurawski Decl., #3 Exhibit B to Zurawski Decl., #4 Exhibit C to Zurawski Decl., #5 Exhibit D to Zurawski Decl., #6 Exhibit E to Zurawski Decl., #7 Exhibit F to Zurawski Decl., #8 Lasser Declaration, #9 McDonald Declaration, #10 Exhibit A to McDonald Declaration, #11 Butler Declaration, #12 Exhibit A to Butler Declaration)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 23 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 03/24/17. (cmar, ) |
Filing 22 MOTION for Protective Order Stipulated by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Protective Order)(Barger, David) |
Filing 21 Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order - Upon consideration of the record and the representations made by the parties in their discovery plan, it is ordered that: a. Parties shall deliver to the Clerk's Office a copy of every non-dispositive motion and every document relating to such a motion addressed to my chambers within one business day of filing it. b. Rule 26(a) disclosures, depositions, interrogatories, requests for documents and admissions, and answers thereto shall not be filed except on order of the court, or for use in a motion or at trial. c. No "general objection" may be asserted in response to any discovery demand except to preserve the attorney-client privilege and work product protection. d. The Rule 26(f) report filed by the parties is approved and shall control discovery to the extent of its application, unless modified by the court herein or hereafter. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 03/21/17. (cmar, ) |
Deadline terminated - Initial Pretrial Conference set for 3/22/2017 at 11:00 AM before Judge Nachmanoff terminated per MSN chambers.(cmar, ) |
Filing 20 Proposed Joint Discovery Plan by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated.(Barger, David) |
Filing 19 SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 3/22/2017 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 800 before District Judge Claude M. Hilton. Discovery due by 7/14/2017. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 2/28/17. (Attachments: #1 Pretrial Notice, #2 Magistrate Judge Consent Form)(tarm) |
Filing 18 ANSWER to Counterclaim re #13 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim,, by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit E)(Barger, David) |
Filing 17 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 02/13/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 16 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 02/13/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 15 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by The J.M. Smucker Company. (Froemming, John) |
Filing 14 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Big Heart Pet, Inc. (Froemming, John) |
Filing 13 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, , COUNTERCLAIM against Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8)(Froemming, John) |
Filing 12 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Angela Gott and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-5364831. by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 11 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Timothy Fraelich and Certification of Local Counsel Tara Zurawski Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-5364819. by Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Tara Lynn Renee Zurawski on behalf of Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Zurawski, Tara) |
Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by John G. Froemming on behalf of Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company (Froemming, John) |
Filing 8 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 1/3/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 1/3/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 6 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Masahiro Noda and Certification of Local Counsel David G. Barger Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-5295731. by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Barger, David) |
Filing 5 Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Steven John Wadyka, Jr. and Certification of Local Counsel David G. Barger Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-5295713. by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Rider to Application)(Barger, David) |
Filing 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Mars, Incorporated, Mars Petcare US, Inc.. Big Heart Pet, Inc waiver sent on 12/5/2016, answer due 2/3/2017; The J.M. Smucker Company waiver sent on 12/5/2016, answer due 2/3/2017. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company. NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Print out two Electronically issued summons and one copy of the attachments for each defendant to be served with the complaint. (Attachments: #1 Notice)(dvanm, ) |
Filing 2 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Mars Petcare US, Inc., Mars, Incorporated. (dvanm, ) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Big Heart Pet, Inc, The J.M. Smucker Company ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0422-5259700.), filed by Mars, Incorporated, Mars Petcare US, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(dvanm, ) |
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