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Duzy IOD LLC v. Bytedance Ltd. et al - 2:2025cv04909

Explore the details of the Duzy IOD LLC v. Bytedance Ltd. et al case under case number 2:2025cv04909 involving a cause of action for Patent Infringement. Review key information about the parties involved, the patents in question, and the docket entries.

Case Details

Case Number
2:2025cv04909
Filing Date
May 30, 2025
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
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
Duzy IOD LLC
Gardella Alciati
SML Avvocati PC
Michael Stimson

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
Bytedance Ltd. -
TikTok Inc.
Baker Botts LLP
TikTok Ltd. -

Patents Involved in the Case

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application NumberPatent Number
15898916US10334320B2

Docket Entries

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Jun 30, 2025ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY MORE THAN 30 DAYS by Judge Percy Anderson. Having considered the parties' Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to the Initial Complaint by More than 30 Days, and for good cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant TikTok Inc. shall have up to and including August 18, 2025, to answer, move against, or otherwise respond to the Complaint. RE: STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer, 18 . (aco) (Entered: 07/01/2025)ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY MORE THAN 30 DAYS
Jun 30, 2025 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 18, 2025 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant TikTok Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Jeremy John Taylor added to party TikTok Inc.(pty:dft))(Taylor, Jeremy) (Entered: 06/30/2025)STIPULATION
Jun 27, 2025Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Michael J Stimson counsel for Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC. Adding Michael Stimson as counsel of record for Duzy IOD LLC for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC. (Attorney Michael J Stimson added to party Duzy IOD LLC(pty:pla))(Stimson, Michael) (Entered: 06/27/2025)-
Jun 16, 2025STANDING ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson: READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (see document for further details) (bm) (Entered: 06/16/2025)STANDING ORDER
Jun 13, 2025ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Christina A. Snyder. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Percy Anderson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:25-cv-04909-PA (JPRx). (et) (Entered: 06/13/2025)ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT
Jun 12, 2025PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC, upon Defendant TikTok Inc. served on 6/11/2025, answer due 7/2/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Alex Jenkins, Associate Intake Coordinator in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 06/12/2025)PROOF OF SERVICE
Jun 11, 2025ORDER by Judge Christina A. Snyder: granting 12 Non-Resident Attorney William Cook Alciati APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC, designating Stephen Lobbin as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 06/11/2025)ORDER
Jun 10, 2025 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Cook W. Alciati to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-39876327) filed by Plaintiff Duzy IOD LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 06/10/2025)APPLICATION
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Greg H. Gardella on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at [email protected]. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Cook Alciati on behalf of Plaintiff. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at [email protected]. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE
Jun 3, 2025 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Bytedance Ltd., TikTok Inc., TikTok Ltd. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Defendant Tiktok Ltd, # 2 Summons for Defendant Titktok Inc) (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)21 DAY
Jun 3, 2025Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)-
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth. (et) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT
May 30, 2025Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff DUZY IOD LLC. (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)-
May 30, 2025 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff DUZY IOD LLC, (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)NOTICE
May 30, 2025REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by DUZY IOD LLC. (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION
May 30, 2025 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff DUZY IOD LLC. (Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)CIVIL COVER SHEET
May 30, 2025COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-39809596 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff DUZY IOD LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (Attorney Stephen M. Lobbin added to party DUZY IOD LLC(pty:pla))(Lobbin, Stephen) (Entered: 05/30/2025)COMPLAINT