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Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. V. R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. - 1:24-pl-35001

Explore the details of the Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. V. R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. case under case number 1:24-pl-35001 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
1:24-pl-35001
Filing Date
Feb 1, 2024
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved in the Case

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

NameRepresented By
R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. -
Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. -

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
-US8464475B2
-US8141303B2

Docket Entries

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Oct 11, 2023STATUS Report Jointly Submitted by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Reexamination Certificate - U.S. Patent No. 8,464,475, # 2 Exhibit B - Reexamination Certificate - U.S. Patent No. 8,141,303)(Miller, Mark) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/11/2023)PACER Document
Oct 12, 2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Upon review of the parties' joint status report 28, the stay of this case is lifted, and a telephone status hearing is set for 10/19/2023 at 9:30 a.m. For instructions regarding participation in, or access to, the telephone hearing, see the standing order on telephone hearings on Judge Tharp's web page (https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge-info.aspx?79eF+7uiX7ewBj/ITKrjoA==). Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/12/2023)PACER Document
Oct 17, 2023MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-21230361. (on behalf of Plaintiff) (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/17/2023)PACER Document
Oct 18, 2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Attorney James F. McDonough's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 30 is granted. He is directed to file his appearance on behalf of Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/18/2023)PACER Document
Oct 18, 2023ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. by Michael T Kokal (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/18/2023)PACER Document
Oct 18, 2023ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. by James F McDonough, III (PHV Motion (Dkt. 30) granted - see Dkt. 31) (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/18/2023)PACER Document
Oct 19, 2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Telephone status hearing held. Plaintiff's anticipated amended complaint is due by November 16, 2023; Defendant's response is due by December 7, 2023. If Defendant's response is by motion, parties are to submit an agreed briefing schedule. The Court will set a briefing schedule if the parties are unable to do so. If defendant answers, the Court will set an initial status hearing. The parties may confer and submit an agreed case management order at any time. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 10/19/2023)PACER Document
Nov 16, 2023AMENDED complaint by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. against R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. for Patent Infringement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. U.S. Patent No. 8,141,303, # 2 Exhibit B. U.S. Patent No. 8,464,475, # 3 Exhibit Webpage: https://www.rplumber.com/, # 4 Exhibit Webpage: https://shop.rplumber.com/search?q=roof%20flashing&h=R.P.%20Lumber% 20-%20Edwardsville,%20IL, # 5 Exhibit Webpage: https://shop.rplumber.com/c/building-materials/roofing-accessories/roof-flashing/p/oatey-master-flash-series-14090-roof-flashing-0-to-5-38-in-pipe-epdm-rubber-black, # 6 Exhibit F. Technical Specification: Electrical Mast Connection Master Flash)(McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 11/16/2023)PACER Document
Nov 28, 2023THE NEVERLEAK CO.'S Notice of Motion and Motion for Transfer of actions to the Northern District of Ohio, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407, for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. (jh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/4/2023: # 1 Schedule of Actions, # 2 Corrected Schedule of Actions) (jh, ). [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 12/03/2023)PACER Document
Dec 7, 2023R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.'s ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM filed by R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. against Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. . by R.P. Lumber Co., Inc.(Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 12/07/2023)PACER Document
Dec 8, 2023MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: In light of the pending motion to transfer this action for consolidated proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407 36, the Court will wait to set an initial status hearing until the motion for transfer is fully briefed and decided. Mailed notice (air, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 12/08/2023)PACER Document
Dec 27, 2023ANSWER to counterclaim (Dkt. No. 37) by Golden Rule Fasteners, Inc. (McDonough, James) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 12/27/2023)PACER Document
Dec 28, 2023ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice. (tg, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 12/28/2023)PACER Document
Jan 11, 2024ATTORNEY Appearance for Counter Claimant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc., Defendant R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. by Michael T Kokal (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 01/11/2024)PACER Document
Jan 11, 2024CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service of Defendant RP Lumber Co, Inc.'s Response Doc No. 37 originally filed 12.07.23 (Kokal, Michael) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 01/11/2024)PACER Document
Jan 30, 2024TRANSFER ORDER from MDL Panel transferring case to Northern District of Ohio.(gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 01/31/2024)PACER Document
Jan 30, 2024***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to MDL 3093 Transfer Order filed 1/30/24. (gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.]PACER Document
Jan 31, 2024TRANSFERRED to the Northern District of Ohio the electronic record.(gcy, ) [Transferred from ilnd on 2/2/2024.] (Entered: 01/31/2024)PACER Document
Feb 1, 2024CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of Illinois Northern pursuant to Transfer Order by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Case number 1:20-cv-00692. Electronic file and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/02/2024)PACER Document