Explore the details of the Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. V. The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified In Schedule A case under case number 1:24-cv-11211 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-cv-11211
Filing Date
Oct 30, 2024
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Nature of Suit
Patent

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

NameRepresented By
Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. -
The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations identified in Schedule A -

Patents Involved in the Case

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Docket Entries

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Oct 30, 2024COMPLAINT filed by Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22673536. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Notice of Filing Appearance)(Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 10/30/2024)Attachment
Oct 30, 2024COMPLAINT filed by Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22673536. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Notice of Filing Appearance)(Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 10/30/2024)Attachment
Nov 13, 2024MOTION by Plaintiff Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for temporary restraining order (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Robert DeWitty)(Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 11/13/2024)Attachment
Nov 13, 2024MEMORANDUM in support of PLAINITFFS EX PARTE MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, INCLUDING A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION, A Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Electronic Email, and/or Publication (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Robert DeWitty)(Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 11/13/2024)Attachment
Dec 17, 2024ORDER: For the reasons stated in this Order, the Court finds that joinder of three defendants is improper under 35 U.S.C. § 299. Accordingly, Defendant Nos. 2 and 3 are dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order 8 is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff may refile its motion consistent with this Order. Plaintiff's motion to file under seal 6 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani on 12/17/2024. Mailed notice(lxs, ) (Entered: 12/17/2024)PACER Document
Dec 27, 2024ANNUAL 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 Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 01/01/2025)PACER Document
Oct 31, 2024CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (lj, )PACER Document
Oct 31, 2024CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (lj, )PACER Document
Jan 14, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: By 1/21/2025, Plaintiff shall file a status report with an update on the case. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 01/14/2025)PACER Document
Jan 22, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff did not file the status report due by 1/21/2025 as required by the Court's Order dated 1/14/2025. See Doc. 15. By 1/27/2025, plaintiff shall file a status report with an update on the case. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 01/22/2025)PACER Document
Jan 27, 2025STATUS Report by Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 01/27/2025)PACER Document
Jan 28, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's Status Report 17 . By 2/4/2025, Plaintiff shall file its motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery and motion for alternative service. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 01/28/2025)PACER Document
Feb 3, 2025MOTION by Plaintiff Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for Leave to Take Discovery Prior to Rule (26)(f) Conference (Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 02/03/2025)PACER Document
Feb 4, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff's ex parte motion for leave to take discovery prior to Rule 26(g) conference 19 is granted. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify the individuals or business entities who own and/or operate the e-commerce store under the seller alias, the nature of their operations, and all associated sales. By the close of business on 2/4/2025, Plaintiff shall submit a proposed order for leave to conduct expedited discovery to the Court's proposed order inbox for entry. Plaintiff shall file its motion for alternative service by 2/19/2025. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 02/04/2025)PACER Document
Feb 5, 2025ORDER Granting Expedited Discovery. Signed by the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani on 2/5/2025. Mailed notice(lxs, ) (Entered: 02/05/2025)PACER Document
Mar 3, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: By 3/10/2025, plaintiff shall file a status report with an update on the case. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 03/03/2025)PACER Document
Mar 11, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff did not file its motion for alternative service which was due by 2/19/2025 or the status report due by 3/10/2025. See Docs. 20 and 22. Telephone status hearing set for 3/19/2025 at 9:15 a.m. The call-in number is (855) 2448681 and the access code is 172 628 1276##. Attorneys of record may not use speakerphones during the status hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing but will be placed on mute. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 03/11/2025)PACER Document
Mar 18, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Status hearing by telephone set for 3/19/25 stands. Failure to call in by Plaintiff's attorney will result in this case being dismissed for want of prosecution. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 03/18/2025)PACER Document
Mar 18, 2025NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nippon Seal (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for all Defendants (Dewitty, Robert) (Entered: 03/18/2025)PACER Document
Mar 19, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Pursuant to Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 25 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this matter is dismissed without prejudice as to remaining Defendant No. 1 with each party to bear its own costs and fees. All pending motions, hearings, and deadlines are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)PACER Document