Explore the details of the Virtual Creative Artists, Llc V. Shopify Inc. case under case number 6:23-cv-00733 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
6:23-cv-00733
Filing Date
Oct 27, 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
Virtual Creative Artists, LLC -
Shopify 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
-US9501480B2
-US9477665B2

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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Oct 27, 2023Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Bennett, David) (Entered: 10/27/2023)PACER Document
Oct 27, 2023COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-18038933), filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,501,480, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,477,665, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bennett, David) (Entered: 10/27/2023)PACER Document
Oct 30, 2023Summons Issued as to Shopify Inc.. (ad3) (Entered: 10/30/2023)PACER Document
Nov 28, 2023WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC as to Shopify Inc.. Waiver sent on 11/6/2023, answer due 2/4/2024. (Bennett, David) (Entered: 11/28/2023)PACER Document
Nov 29, 2023NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Liv Leila Herriot on behalf of Shopify Inc.. Attorney Liv Leila Herriot added to party Shopify Inc.(pty:dft) (Herriot, Liv) (Entered: 11/29/2023)PACER Document
Nov 29, 2023NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gregory H. Lantier on behalf of Shopify Inc.. Attorney Gregory H. Lantier added to party Shopify Inc.(pty:dft) (Lantier, Gregory) (Entered: 11/29/2023)PACER Document
Feb 5, 2024RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Shopify Inc.. (Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 02/05/2024)PACER Document
Feb 5, 2024Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss by Shopify Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Gregory Lantier ISO Defendant Shopify's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 02/05/2024)PACER Document
Feb 8, 2024Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bennett, David) (Entered: 02/08/2024)PACER Document
Feb 8, 2024ORDER GRANTING 11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 11 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss . Plaintiff shall have, as requested, until Friday, March 8, 2024, to file its response to Defendant Shopify Inc.s Motion to Dismiss. Defendant shall have, as requested, until Friday, March 29, 2024, to file a reply to Plaintiffs response. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (slm) (Entered: 02/09/2024)PACER Document
Feb 26, 2024AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Shopify Inc. amending, filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. Patent No. 9,501,480, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Patent No. 9,477,665, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Nicholas Zatkovich)(Bennett, David) (Entered: 02/26/2024)PACER Document
Mar 7, 2024Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC, re 9 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Shopify Inc. (Bennett, David) (Entered: 03/07/2024)PACER Document
Mar 11, 2024MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Shopify Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Gregory H. Lantier In Support of Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Amstutz, Paige) (Entered: 03/11/2024)PACER Document
Mar 18, 2024Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 15 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Shopify Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Virtual Creative Artists, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bennett, David) (Entered: 03/18/2024)PACER Document
Oct 27, 2023Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (ad3)PACER Document