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Ziklag Ip Llc V. Netflix, Inc. - 1:24-cv-01789

Explore the details of the Ziklag Ip Llc V. Netflix, Inc. case under case number 1:24-cv-01789 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-01789
Filing Date
Mar 3, 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
Ziklag IP LLC -
Touchmusic Entertainment LLC -
Netflix, Inc. -

Patents Involved in the Case

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Docket Entries

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Mar 25, 2025MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: For the stated reasons, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 19 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 3/25/2025. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)PACER Document
Mar 25, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Defendant's motion to dismiss 19 is granted. Enter Order. In person status set for 4/30/25 at 9:30 AM to discuss the propriety of any attempt to file an amended complaint and further briefing on Illinois law and LLCs ability to initiate litigation. Plaintiff's counsel and defense local counsel to appear in person. Out-of-town defense counsel may appear via Webex. Instructions to follow. The Court will strike the status if Plaintiff files a voluntary dismissal of this action that asserts damages for 3 days of alleged infringement filed by an LLC that was suspended by the state of California on the date the suit was filed prior to 4/30/25. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)PACER Document
Mar 4, 2024CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Mary M. Rowland. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (evw, )PACER Document
Mar 4, 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. (evw, )PACER Document
Mar 7, 2024SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Netflix, Inc. (jcc,)PACER Document
Mar 11, 2024MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: On or before 5/17/24, the parties shall file a report of the parties' planning meeting pursuant to LPR 1.2. A template for the report setting forth the information required may be found in Judge Rowland's standing order on Patent Cases, available on her webpage, by clicking the link in the Patent Cases standing order, "LPR Appendix A." Parties shall also report on the status of any settlement discussions. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 03/11/2024)PACER Document
May 21, 2024MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Defendant to respond to the Amended Complaint by 6/17/23. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 05/21/2024)PACER Document
Jun 12, 2024ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Netflix, Inc. by Jon Michael Spanbauer (Spanbauer, Jon) (Entered: 06/12/2024)PACER Document
Jun 18, 2024MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's response to Defendant Netflix's motion to dismiss 19 is due 7/16/24. Reply due 8/2/24. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 06/18/2024)PACER Document
Jul 16, 2024RESPONSE by Ziklag IP LLCin Opposition to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Netflix, Inc. 19 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Dowell, Anthony) (Entered: 07/16/2024)PACER Document
Aug 2, 2024REPLY by Netflix, Inc. to response in opposition to motion, 21 Defendant Netflix's Reply in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss (Lamkin, Rachael) (Entered: 08/02/2024)PACER Document
Mar 31, 2025MOTION by Defendant Netflix, Inc. to reset Reschedule April 30, 2025 Status Conference (Spanbauer, Jon) (Entered: 03/31/2025)PACER Document
Apr 1, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The parties' joint motion to reset status conference is granted 26 . In person status set for 4/30/25 is stricken and reset to 5/29/25 at 9:30 AM. Plaintiff's counsel and defense local counsel to appear in person. Out-of-town defense counsel may appear via Webex. Instructions to follow. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 04/01/2025)PACER Document
Apr 25, 2025NOTICE by Netflix, Inc. of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Spanbauer, Jon) (Entered: 04/25/2025)PACER Document
Jun 20, 2025 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: For the stated reasons, the Court denies leave to amend the complaint and re-substitute Touchmusic as the proper plaintiff. Any other amendments to the complaint would be futile because they would not relate back to the original complaint and the statute of limitations has passed. See Russell v. Zimmer, Inc., 82 F.4th 564, 572 (7th Cir. 2023) (district courts have "broad discretion to deny leave to amend a complaint where the amendment would be futile"). Civil case terminated. Judgment to enter. Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 6/20/2025. Mailed notice. (jg, )PACER Document