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2024-cv-04688

Sega Corporation et al v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A Hereto

法院：伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期：2024-06-06
原告：Sega Corporation and Atlus Co., Ltd.
代理律所：HSP
诉讼类型：商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-06-06 COMPLAINT filed by Sega Corporation, Atlus Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22111342.
2 2024-06-06 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2024-06-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation by Michael A. Hierl
4 2024-06-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2024-06-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2024-06-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation by John Wilson
7 2024-06-06 MOTION by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
8 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Sealed Schedule A
9 2024-06-06 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation
[+] 10 2024-06-06 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
11 2024-06-06 MOTION by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
12 2024-06-06 MOTION by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's 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 Email and/or Electronic Publication
[+] 13 2024-06-06 MEMORANDUM by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 12
14 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Paragoso Declaration
15 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Paragoso Declaration
16 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Paragoso Declaration
17 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Paragoso Declaration
18 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Paragoso Declaration
19 2024-06-06 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Paragoso Declaration
20 2024-06-06 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation
21 2024-06-06 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
22 2024-06-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte telephone conference held on 6/7/2024. Transcript is to remain sealed. Motion for Leave to File Under Seal 7 is granted. Motion to Exceed Page Limitation 11 is granted. 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 Email and/or Electronic Publication 12 is granted. Mailed notice.
23 2024-06-07 SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 6/7/2024. Mailed notice.
24 2024-06-11 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 105,000.00 posted by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation. (Document not imaged) (Received at the Intake Counter on 06/11/2024.)
25 2024-06-17 MOTION by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
26 2024-06-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 25 is granted. The TRO is extended for a period of fourteen (14) days through 7/5/2024. Mailed notice.
27 2024-06-24 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 3
28 2024-06-28 MOTION by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 1-2 and 4-105
29 2024-06-28 MEMORANDUM by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 28
30 2024-06-28 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 28
31 2024-06-28 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sega Corporation, Atlus Co., Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule A Hereto on 6/28/2024, answer due 7/19/2024.
32 2024-06-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone Motion Hearing on the motion for entry of preliminary injunction 28 set for 7/2/2024 at 9:00 AM. Plaintiff's counsel is to provide notice of the hearing to defendants. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
33 2024-07-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
34 2024-07-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 7/2/2024. No one was present on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 28 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal Plaintiff's Complaint [Dkt. No. 1], Schedule A to the Complaint [Dkt. No. 8], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Jay Paragoso [Dkt. Nos. 14-19], and the TRO [Dkt. No. 23]. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A telephone status hearing is set for 8/6/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
35 2024-07-02 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/2/2024. Mailed notice.
36 2024-07-02 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants smile&fun Japan, World naruto Japan shop by Christopher Paul Keleher
[+] 37 2024-07-02 MOTION by Defendants World naruto Japan shop, smile&fun Japan to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction
[+] 38 2024-07-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enter the following agreed briefing schedule as to Defendants World naruto Japan shop, smile&fun Japan's motion to dismiss 37 : Plaintiff's response is due by 7/30/2024; Defendants' reply is due by 8/13/2024. Mailed notice.
39 2024-07-08 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 49
40 2024-07-10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE by Zheng Gong
41 2024-07-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 51
42 2024-07-15 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 12
43 2024-07-16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
44 2024-07-16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
45 2024-07-19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 32
46 2024-07-20 MOTION by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED
47 2024-07-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
48 2024-07-25 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 102
49 2024-07-25 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 56
50 2024-07-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 46
[+] 51 2024-07-30 RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. No. 37]
52 2024-07-31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 46 is granted. Defendant No. 54 JAPAN ENTRANCE is to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by 8/16/2024. Mailed notice.
53 2024-08-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega Corporation Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 60
54 2024-08-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/6/2024. No one appeared on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendants smile&fun Japan and World naruto Japan shop's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 37 is granted. A telephone status hearing is set for 10/1/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
55 2024-08-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
56 2024-08-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
57 2024-08-13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
58 2024-08-16 MOTION by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED
59 2024-08-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 58 is granted. Defendant No. 54 JAPAN ENTRANCE is to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by 9/6/2024. Mailed notice.
60 2024-08-20 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Atlus Co., Ltd., Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 73
61 2024-09-05 MOTION by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE for extension of time UNOPPOSED
62 2024-09-05 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 61 is granted. Defendant No. 54 JAPAN ENTRANCE is to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by 9/27/2024. Mailed notice.
[+] 63 2024-09-27 First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE
64 2024-09-27 SEALED EXHIBIT by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE regarding First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE 63
65 2024-09-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff is to respond to Defendant #54 Japan Entrance's motion to dismiss 63 by 10/21/2024. Defendant is to reply by 10/28/2024. Mailed notice.
66 2024-10-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 10/1/2024. No one was present on behalf of defendants. A telephone status hearing is set for 1/8/2025 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
67 2024-10-18 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega Corporation, Atlus Co., Ltd. Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
[+] 68 2024-10-21 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Sega Corporation Plaintiffs' Response to the Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. No. 63]
69 2024-10-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A hearing as to Defendant Japan Entrance's Motion to Dismiss 63 is set for 11/4/2024 at 12:30 p.m. in courtroom 1441. Both Plaintiff's counsel and counsel for Defendant Japan Entrance are to be present in court. Mailed notice.
[+] 70 2024-10-28 REPLY by JAPAN ENTRANCE to Response 68
71 2024-11-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The hearing as to Defendant Japan Entrance's Motion to Dismiss 63 set for 11/4/2024 is reset for 11/13/2024 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice.
72 2024-11-11 CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Sega Corporation
73 2024-11-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified on Amended Schedule A
[+] 74 2024-11-11 MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation in support of motion for default judgment 73
[+] 75 2024-11-11 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 73
76 2024-11-12 EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sega Corporation Exhibit A regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified on Amended Schedule A 73
77 2024-11-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 1/8/2025 is vacated. A telephone hearing as to the motion for default judgment 73 is set for 11/14/2024 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
78 2024-11-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Counsel of record for Defendant #54, Japan Entrance, reported that the parties have reached a settlement in principle. The hearing as to Defendant Japan Entrance's Motion to Dismiss [63] set for 11/13/2024 is vacated. A telephone status hearing is set for 12/13/2024 at 9:45 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
79 2024-11-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 11/14/2024. Counsel for Defendant #54 Japan Entrance was present on the call. No other Defendants appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for default judgment 73 is granted, excluding Defendant #54 Japan Entrance. Enter order. The telephone status hearing set for 12/13/2024 at 9:45 a.m. stands. Mailed notice.
80 2024-11-14 DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/14/2024. Mailed notice.
81 2024-11-19 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 08/06/2024 before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Telephonic Status. Order Number: 50172. Court Reporter Contact Information: Elia E. Carrion, EECarrionOfficialTranscript@gmail.com, 312.408.7782. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 12/10/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/20/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2025.
82 2024-12-04 SATISFACTION of Judgment
83 2024-12-05 STATUS Report by JAPAN ENTRANCE
84 2024-12-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 12/13/2024 at 9:45 a.m. is vacated. In-person oral argument on Defendant Japan Entrance's Motion to Dismiss 63 is set for 12/13/2024 at 2:00 p.m. in courtroom 1441. Each side will have 10 minutes for argument. Mailed notice.
[+] 85 2024-12-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike the Appearance [Dkt. No. 40] and Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. Nos. 63, 64]
86 2024-12-10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE by Sen Wang
[+] 87 2024-12-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Strike the Appearance [Dkt. No. 40] and Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. Nos. 63, 64]
88 2024-12-12 MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike the Appearance of Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. No. 86]
[+] 89 2024-12-13 RESPONSE by JAPAN ENTRANCEin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike the Appearance of Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. No. 86] 88, MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike the Appearance [Dkt. No. 40] and Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. Nos. 63, 64] 85, MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation to strike Plaintiffs' Amended Motion to Strike the Appearance [Dkt. No. 40] and Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 54 "JAPAN ENTRANCE" [Dkt. Nos. 63, 64] 87
90 2024-12-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Oral argument held on 12/13/2024 regarding Defendant Japan Entrance's Motion to Dismiss 63. Plaintiff's motions to strike 87, 88 are denied. Plaintiff's counsel is to submit a proposed order reflecting the revised asset restraint in the amount of $1201.54 by 9:00 a.m. on 12/16/2024. The parties are to submit an agreed proposed discovery schedule by 12/17/2024. The preliminary injunction as to Defendant Japan Entrance is dissolved. Japan Entrance's motion to dismiss 63 is entered and continued. Mailed notice.
91 2024-12-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court has reviewed the parties' competing proposed orders reflecting the revised asset restraint. See R. 13. The parties shall jointly submit a new proposed order by 5:00 pm CST today with the following changes. The order shall be directed at the same Amazon entity or entities to which the preliminary injunction order was directed. The order shall give Plaintiff 36 hours to serve the order on Amazon. Plaintiff shall include counsel for Japan Entrance on its communication to Amazon with the order. Mailed notice.
92 2024-12-16 ORDER Dissolving Preliminary Injunction and Reducing Asset Restraint. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 12/16/2024. Mailed notice.
93 2024-12-17 by Sega Corporation Proposed Discovery Schedule
94 2024-12-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enters the following agreed discovery schedule as to Defendant No. 54 Japan Entrance: Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures are due 12/31/2024; fact discovery to be issued 1/31/2025; fact discovery to be completed 3/28/2025; disclosure of Plaintiff's expert report(s) due 4/25/2025; deposition of Plaintiff's expert to be completed by 5/30/2025; disclosure of Defendant's expert report(s) due 6/27/2025; deposition of Defendant's expert to be completed by 7/25/2025; dispositive motions due 8/29/2025. A telephone status hearing is set for 3/31/2025 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
95 2024-12-27 ANNUAL 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.
96 2025-01-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: For the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion and Order entered this day, the Court grants in part and denies in part the motion to dismiss. The Court dismisses the complaint as to Japan Entrance without prejudice and grants Plaintiffs leave to amend their complaint within 30 days. If Plaintiffs do not file an amended complaint within 30 days, the dismissal will be with prejudice. With this dismissal, the asset restraint is hereby lifted. Mailed notice
97 2025-01-14 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 1/14/2025. Mailed notice
98 2025-02-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 3/31/2025 is reset for 4/7/2025 at 9:15 a.m. The dial-in information will remain the same. Mailed notice.
99 2025-02-12 MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation for extension of time Plaintiffs' Opposed Motion for a First Extension of Time to File an Amended Complaint
100 2025-02-12 RESPONSE by JAPAN ENTRANCEin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sega Corporation for extension of time Plaintiffs' Opposed Motion for a First Extension of Time to File an Amended Complaint 99
[+] 101 2025-02-13 AMENDED complaint by Sega Corporation against JAPAN ENTRANCE
102 2025-03-06 ANSWER to amended complaint, COUNTERCLAIM filed by JAPAN ENTRANCE against All Plaintiffs. by JAPAN ENTRANCE
103 2025-03-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The motion for an extension of time 99 is denied as moot in light of Plaintiffs' timely filing their amended complaint. Mailed notice.
104 2025-03-27 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Sega Corporation Answer to Defendant's Counterclaim
105 2025-04-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 4/7/2025. Plaintiff and the last remaining defendant JAPAN ENTRANCE have settled. Dispositive motions deadline is vacated. A telephone status hearing is set for 4/29/2025 at 9:00 a.m., unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed before then. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
106 2025-04-11 STIPULATION of Dismissal between Plaintiffs and Defendant #54
107 2025-04-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A stipulation to dismiss has been filed. Plaintiff's claims against JAPAN ENTRANCE are dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. All pending dates before this court are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.
108 2025-04-14 MAILED trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 4/11/25 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA