Explore the details of the Bote, LLC v. iRocker Inc. et al case under case number 3:2025cv00376 . Review key information about the parties involved, the patents in question, and the docket entries.

Case Details

Case Number
3:2025cv00376
Filing Date
Apr 8, 2025
Cause of Action
-
Status
OPEN
Case Link
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Nature of Suit
830

Plaintiffs

The following plaintiffs are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

CompanyRepresented By
Bote, LLC
Baker & Hostetler, LLP
1900 Avenue of the Stars

Defendants

The following defendants are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

CompanyRepresented By
IRockersup, LLC
Ferrelle Burns, PA
Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, PA
Aaron John May
Ferrelle Burns, PA
Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, PA
iRocker Inc.
Ferrelle Burns, PA
Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, PA
iRocker Parent LLC
Ferrelle Burns, PA
Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, PA

Patents Involved in the Case

This case involves 2 patents, each of which is central to the dispute. These patents may be subject to claims of infringement, challenges to their validity, or other issues concerning their scope and enforcement.

Application NumberPatent Number
17664212US12137806B2
29790858USD1004726B1

Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

DateDocket EntryType

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Apr 29, 2025DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by IRockersup, LLC. (Ferrelle, J.) (Entered: 04/29/2025)DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Apr 29, 2025DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by iRocker Parent LLC. (Ferrelle, J.) (Entered: 04/29/2025)DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Apr 29, 2025DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by iRocker Inc.. (Ferrelle, J.) (Entered: 04/29/2025)DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Apr 29, 2025ENDORSED ORDER: By Thursday, May 1, 2025, Plaintiff shall respond to 31 IRocker Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/29/2025. (JRC) (Entered: 04/29/2025)ENDORSED ORDER
Apr 29, 2025ORDER: This matter is set for a hearing on 20 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., before the undersigned. Defendant Aaron May's 30 Motion for Extension of Time is granted in-part and denied in-part. See Order for details and briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 4/29/2025. (JPA) (Entered: 04/29/2025)ORDER
Apr 29, 2025ENDORSED ORDER: By 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Defendants shall respond to 27 Plaintiff Bote, LLC's Motion for Expedited Discovery. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 4/29/2025. (JPA) (Entered: 04/29/2025)ENDORSED ORDER
Apr 29, 2025DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Aaron John May. (Woodlee, John) (Entered: 04/29/2025)DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Apr 29, 2025 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by IRockersup, LLC, iRocker Inc., iRocker Parent LLC. (Ferrelle, J.) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/29/2025)MOTION
Apr 28, 2025 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint and Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Aaron John May. (Woodlee, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/28/2025)MOTION
Apr 28, 2025NOTICE of Appearance by John Gabriel Woodlee on behalf of Aaron John May (Woodlee, John) (Entered: 04/28/2025)NOTICE
Apr 28, 2025NOTICE of Appearance by Michael E. Lockamy on behalf of Aaron John May (Lockamy, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2025)NOTICE
Apr 28, 2025 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Bote, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A; (Proposed) Calendar re: Expedited Discovery)(Grady, Douglas) Modified on 4/29/2025 to edit text. (FLY) (Entered: 04/28/2025)MOTION
Apr 28, 2025NOTICE of Non-Agreement and Request for Briefing Schedule by Bote, LLC re 25 Status Conference (Grady, Douglas) Modified on 4/29/2025 to edit text. (FLY) (Entered: 04/28/2025)NOTICE
Apr 24, 2025Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Judge Marcia Morales Howard: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/24/2025. Court Reporter: Katharine Healey (JW) (Entered: 04/25/2025)-
Apr 24, 2025NOTICE of Appearance by J. Rice Ferrelle, Jr on behalf of IRockersup, LLC, iRocker Inc., iRocker Parent LLC (Ferrelle, J.) (Entered: 04/24/2025)NOTICE
Apr 23, 2025NOTICE of compliance-Declaration of Douglas A. Grady Esq. Confirming Defendants Have Been Notified About Thursday, April 24 Status Conference re 21 Notice of Hearing by Bote, LLC (Grady, Douglas) Modified on 4/24/2025 (SPM). (Entered: 04/23/2025)NOTICE
Apr 23, 2025NOTICE of Lead Counsel and Appearance by David D. Burns on behalf of IRockersup, LLC, iRocker Inc., iRocker Parent LLC (Burns, David) (Entered: 04/23/2025)NOTICE
Apr 23, 2025NOTICE of Status Conference set for 4/24/2025 at 4:00 PM via Zoom Video Conference before Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Plaintiff shall provide separate notice to Defendants of the status conference. See Notice for details. (JPA) (Entered: 04/23/2025)NOTICE
Apr 22, 2025 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Bote, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Grady, Douglas) (Entered: 04/22/2025)MOTION
Apr 21, 2025PROOF of service by Bote, LLC (Grady, Douglas) (Entered: 04/21/2025)PROOF
Apr 21, 2025PROOF of service by Bote, LLC (Grady, Douglas) (Entered: 04/21/2025)PROOF
Apr 21, 2025PROOF of service by Bote, LLC (Grady, Douglas) (Entered: 04/21/2025)PROOF
Apr 21, 2025DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Bote, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Kent Water Sports Holdings LLC for Bote, LLC. (Grady, Douglas) Modified on 4/22/2025 (JG). (Entered: 04/21/2025)DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Apr 21, 2025 ORDER to strike re: 14 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Bote, LLC. On or before April 28, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a proper disclosure statement on the form provided by the Court. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/21/2025. (JRC) (Entered: 04/21/2025)ORDER
Apr 10, 2025***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO COURT'S 15 ORDER*** CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Bote, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Kent Water Sports Holdings, LLC for Bote, LLC. (Grady, Douglas) Modified text on 4/22/2025 (AA). (Entered: 04/10/2025)-
Apr 10, 2025NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Douglas Anderson Grady on behalf of Bote, LLC. Lead Counsel: Douglas A. Grady. (Grady, Douglas) (Entered: 04/10/2025)NOTICE
Apr 10, 2025ENDORSED ORDER granting [7 & 8] Motions for Special Admission. If Douglas A. Grady, Esq., and Paul J. Bruene, Esq., have not already done so, they shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/10/2025. (JRC) (Entered: 04/10/2025)ENDORSED ORDER
Apr 10, 2025ENDORSED ORDER granting granting [5 & 6] Motions for Special Admission. If Alyssa R. Kaufman, Esq., and David A. Mancino, Esq., have not already done so, they shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 4/10/2025. (JRC) Modified on 4/10/2025 (JRC). (Entered: 04/10/2025)ENDORSED ORDER
Apr 10, 2025NOTICE TO COUNSEL All Counsel of Record of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) (Entered: 04/10/2025)NOTICE TO COUNSEL
Apr 10, 2025NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JW) (Entered: 04/10/2025)NOTICE
Apr 9, 2025 MOTION for Paul J. Bruene to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23227931 for $150 by Bote, LLC. (Ackerbaum Cox, Joyce) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/09/2025)MOTION
Apr 9, 2025 MOTION for Douglas A. Grady to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23227928 for $150 by Bote, LLC. (Ackerbaum Cox, Joyce) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/09/2025)MOTION
Apr 9, 2025 MOTION for David A. Mancino to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23227924 for $150 by Bote, LLC. (Ackerbaum Cox, Joyce) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/09/2025)MOTION
Apr 9, 2025 MOTION for Alyssa R. Kaufman to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23227922 for $150 by Bote, LLC. (Ackerbaum Cox, Joyce) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. (Entered: 04/09/2025)MOTION
Apr 9, 2025SUMMONS issued as to IRockersup, LLC, Aaron John May, iRocker Inc., iRocker Parent LLC. (MSN) (Entered: 04/09/2025)SUMMONS
Apr 9, 2025Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (MSN) (Entered: 04/09/2025)-
Apr 9, 2025 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:25-cv-00376-MMH-MCR. (JOS) (Entered: 04/09/2025)NEW CASE ASSIGNED
Apr 8, 2025COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23222404) filed by Bote, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-F, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons iRocker Inc, # 4 Proposed Summons IRockersup, LLC, # 5 Proposed Summons iRocker Parent LLC, # 6 Proposed Summons Aaron John May)(Ackerbaum Cox, Joyce) Modified on 4/9/2025 to edit docket text (MSN). (Entered: 04/08/2025)COMPLAINT