Explore the details of the Vdf Futureceuticals, Inc. V. Applied Food Sciences, Inc. case under case number 1:23-cv-00347 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
1:23-cv-00347
Filing Date
Feb 6, 2023
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
VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc. -
Applied Food Sciences, Inc. -

Patents Involved in the Case

This case involves 6 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.

Docket Entries

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

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Feb 6, 2023COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (Filing fee $ 402,Receipt Number ACODC-8923820)Attorney J. Mark Smith added to party VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.(pty:pla), filed by VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Complaint - US 7,807,205 B2, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Complaint - US 8,597,710 B2, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Complaint - US 8,603,564, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Complaint - US 7,815,959 B2, # 5 Exhibit 5 to Complaint - US 7,754,263 B2, # 6 Exhibit 6 to Complaint - US 8,603,563, # 7 Exhibit 7 to Complaint - AFS Webpage 2023-01-04_14-24-25, # 8 Exhibit 8 to Complaint - The-Importance-of-Cascara-Coffee-Fruit-2020_compressed, # 9 Exhibit 9 to Complaint - The_Importance_of_Cascara_by_Applied_Food_Sciences 2022, # 10 Exhibit 10 to Complaint - AFS coffee fruit extract spec sheet, # 11 Summons, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet, # 13 Proposed Document AO 120 - Report on Filing of Patent, # 14 Appendix Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement)(Smith, J.) (Entered: 02/06/2023)Attachment
Feb 6, 2023COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (Filing fee $ 402,Receipt Number ACODC-8923820)Attorney J. Mark Smith added to party VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.(pty:pla), filed by VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Complaint - US 7,807,205 B2, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Complaint - US 8,597,710 B2, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Complaint - US 8,603,564, # 4 Exhibit 4 to Complaint - US 7,815,959 B2, # 5 Exhibit 5 to Complaint - US 7,754,263 B2, # 6 Exhibit 6 to Complaint - US 8,603,563, # 7 Exhibit 7 to Complaint - AFS Webpage 2023-01-04_14-24-25, # 8 Exhibit 8 to Complaint - The-Importance-of-Cascara-Coffee-Fruit-2020_compressed, # 9 Exhibit 9 to Complaint - The_Importance_of_Cascara_by_Applied_Food_Sciences 2022, # 10 Exhibit 10 to Complaint - AFS coffee fruit extract spec sheet, # 11 Summons, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet, # 13 Proposed Document AO 120 - Report on Filing of Patent, # 14 Appendix Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement)(Smith, J.) (Entered: 02/06/2023)Attachment
Feb 7, 2023SUMMONS issued by Clerk. (Attachments: # 1 Magistrate Judge Consent Form) (tgall, ) (Entered: 02/07/2023)Attachment
Apr 7, 2023Joint MOTION for Order to Protect by Plaintiff VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (Proposed) Protective Order)(Smith, J.) (Entered: 04/07/2023)Attachment
Nov 15, 2023MINUTE ORDER Setting Telephone Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference. Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 12/13/2023 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. The parties shall file their proposed scheduling order and email a copy in Word format to [email protected], no later than seven calendar days before the conference. At the scheduled time, counsel shall call the Court provided conference line at (888) 251-2909 Access Code: 5662814#. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews on 11/15/2023. Text Only Entry (amont, ) (Entered: 11/15/2023)PACER Document
Dec 6, 2023Proposed Scheduling Order by Plaintiff VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Smith, J.) (Entered: 12/06/2023)PACER Document
Dec 13, 2023COURTROOM MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews: Scheduling Conference held on 12/13/2023. On or before January 29, 2024, the parties shall file dismissal papers or a status report to update the Court on the progress of settlement. FTR: Courtroom C-201. (amont, ) (Entered: 12/13/2023)PACER Document
Jan 16, 2024CHANGE IN JUDICIAL OFFICER DESIGNATION. Due to the recent appointment of Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews as a United States District Judge, this action will now be updated to reflect his new designation as District Judge S. Kato Crews. District Judge Crews shall retain assignment to this action as presiding judge and Magistrate Judge Susan Prose is drawn as referral judge. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-00347-SKC. (Text only entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 01/16/2024)PACER Document
Jan 17, 2024ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Susan Prose: This case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for non-dispositive matters. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, and (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions. Court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution is governed by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6. On the request of the parties by motion, this Court may direct the parties to engage in an early neutral evaluation, a settlement conference, or another alternative dispute resolution proceeding. Alternatively, the Magistrate Judge, at their discretion, may convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. Counsel for the Parties and all counsel who may later enter an appearance shall review and familiarize themselves with the undersigned's Standing Order and Uniform Practice Standards, as well as the Practice Standards of the assigned Magistrate Judge. By District Judge S. Kato Crews on 01/17/2024. Text Only Entry (Crews, S.) (Entered: 01/17/2024)PACER Document
Jan 29, 2024Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Smith, J.) (Entered: 01/29/2024)PACER Document
Jan 30, 2024MINUTE ORDER re: 33 Joint Status Report. Given the update provided, counsel shall file dismissal papers or an updated status report on or before 2/29/2024. SO ORDERED by U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews on 1/30/2024. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) (Entered: 01/30/2024)PACER Document
Feb 7, 2024STIPULATION of Dismissal of Case with Prejudice by Plaintiff VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.. (Smith, J.) (Entered: 02/07/2024)PACER Document
Feb 7, 2024MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the 35 Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice, which is a self-effectuating stipulation of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff's claims were dismissed with prejudice as of the filing of the Stipulation. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case accordingly. By U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews on 2/7/2024. Text Only Entry (skcja, ) (Entered: 02/07/2024)PACER Document
Feb 7, 2024Civil Case Terminated pursuant 35 stipulation to dismiss filed in this case on 2/7/2024. Text Only Entry (norlin, ) (Entered: 02/07/2024)PACER Document
Feb 7, 2024Report re Patent/Trademark: Report on the determination of an action emailed (NEF) to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (norlin, ) (Entered: 02/07/2024)PACER Document