California Eastern District Court
Judge:Dale A Drozd
Referred: Jennifer L Thurston
Case #: 1:18-cv-00419
Nature of Suit820 Property Rights - Copyrights
Cause17:101 Copyright Infringement
Case Filed:Mar 26, 2018
Terminated:Mar 29, 2019
Case in other court:USCA, 19-15843
Last checked: Thursday Nov 01, 2018 6:56 AM PDT
Defendant
Fortafy Games DMCC
Represented By
Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith
Kilpatrick Townsend And Stockton
contact info
Plaintiff
Color Switch LLC
Represented By
Dylan Johnston Mefford
Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
contact info
Michael J. Collins, PHV
Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
contact info
Plaintiff
Color Switch Productions, Inc.
Represented By
Dylan Johnston Mefford
Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
contact info
Michael J. Collins, PHV
Brewer Attorneys & Counselors
contact info

GPO May 21 2018
ORDER GRANTING 7 Plaintiffs' Motion for Service of Process via Alternative Means, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/21/2018. (Hall, S)
GPO Mar 29 2019
ORDER GRANTING 9 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 3/29/2019. CASE CLOSED. (Jessen, A)

Docket last updated: 2 hours ago
Monday, July 20, 2020
44 44 1 pgs appeal USCA Order/Mandate/Memo Mon 07/20 9:20 AM
USCA MANDATE as to37 Notice of Appeal, filed by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. The judgment of this Court, entered June 26, 2020, takes effect this date . (Rivera, O)
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Friday, June 26, 2020
43 43 5 pgs appeal USCA Order/Mandate/Memo Fri 06/26 10:53 AM
USCA MEMORANDUM as to37 Notice of Appeal filed by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. The decision of the District Court is AFFIRMED. (Jessen, A)
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Monday, June 24, 2019
42 42 misc Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction Mon 06/24 1:10 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION re41 Notice - Other: Disregard, Attorney Maxwell Herman filed in error. (Gonzalez, R)
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41 41 1 pgs notice Notice (Other) Mon 06/24 11:09 AM
NOTICE of Designation of Record on Appeal by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc.. (Herman, Maxwell)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
40 40 1 pgs misc Transcript Ordering Form Tue 05/14 1:15 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. for proceedings held on 7/17/18 before Judge Drozd. Court Reporter Karen Hooven. (Herman, Maxwell)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
39 39 appeal USCA Case Number Wed 04/24 11:06 AM
USCA CASE NUMBER 19-15843 for37 Notice of Appeal, filed by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. (Gonzalez, R)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
38 38 1 pgs appeal Appeal Processed to USCA Tue 04/23 3:14 PM
APPEAL PROCESSED to Ninth Circuit re37 Notice of Appeal, filed by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc.. Notice of Appeal filed *4/23/2019*, Complaint filed *3/26/2018* and Appealed Order / Judgment filed *3/29/2019*. Court Reporter: *Karen Hooven*. *Fee Status: Paid on 4/23/2019 in the amount of $505.00* (Gonzalez, R)
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Att: 1 1 pgs Appeal Information
37 37 3 pgs appeal Notice of Appeal Tue 04/23 12:59 PM
NOTICE of APPEAL by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. as to34 Order on Motion to Dismiss,35 Judgment.(Herman, Maxwell)
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Att: 1 21 pgs Exhibit 1 - Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 2 2 pgs Exhibit 2 - Judgment in a Civil Case,
Att: 3 2 pgs Statement of Representation
36 36 3 pgs appeal Notice of Appeal Tue 04/23 12:02 PM
NOTICE of APPEAL by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. as to34 Order on Motion to Dismiss,35 Judgment.(Collins, Michael)
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Att: 1 21 pgs Exhibit 1 - Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 2 2 pgs Exhibit 2 - Judgment in a Civil Case,
Att: 3 2 pgs Statement of Representation
misc Receipt Tue 04/23 12:11 PM
RECEIPT number 0972-8223959 for $505.00 for Appeal Filing Fee from Maxwell D. Herman. (Zignago, K.)
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Friday, March 29, 2019
35 35 1 pgs order Judgment Fri 03/29 2:43 PM
JUDGMENT dated *3/29/2019* pursuant to order34 . (Jessen, A)
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34 34 20 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Fri 03/29 2:42 PM
ORDER GRANTING9 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 3/29/2019. CASE CLOSED. (Jessen, A)
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33 33 15 pgs misc Objections Fri 03/29 6:17 AM
OBJECTIONS by Plaintiffs Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. to32 Request for Judicial Notice,.(Collins, Michael)
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Att: 1 3 pgs Declaration of Omar Obeidat,
Att: 2 9 pgs Exhibit A,
Att: 3 12 pgs Exhibit B,
Att: 4 19 pgs Exhibit C,
Att: 5 18 pgs Exhibit D,
Att: 6 19 pgs Exhibit E,
Att: 7 1 pgs Declaration of David Reichelt
Friday, March 08, 2019
32 32 6 pgs respm Request for Judicial Notice Fri 03/08 5:24 PM
REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Fortafy Games DMCC in re9 Motion to Dismiss,.(Smith, Mehrnaz)
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Att: 1 7 pgs Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 14 pgs Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 24 pgs Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 4 pgs Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 9 pgs Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 6 pgs Exhibit 6,
Att: 7 6 pgs Exhibit 7,
Att: 8 12 pgs Exhibit 8,
Att: 9 3 pgs Exhibit 9
Thursday, February 21, 2019
31 31 3 pgs order Pro Hac Vice Order Thu 02/21 4:08 PM
ORDER GRANTING29 PRO HAC VICE Application of Attorney Maxwell D. Herman for Color Switch LLC and Color Switch Productions, Inc., signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 2/21/2019. (Hall, S)
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
misc Receipt Thu 02/14 9:58 AM
RECEIPT number CAE100041700 for $225.00 for Maxwell D Herman from Leader & Berkon LLP. (Sant Agata, S)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
30 30 misc Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction Tue 02/12 4:02 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE (Text Only). Counsel are reminded, that before the Court may consider admission pro hac vice, they must pay the fee. (Robles, S)
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29 29 3 pgs misc Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order Tue 02/12 3:03 PM
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. for attorney Maxwell Herman to appear Pro Hac Vice.(Doty, Emily)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Certificate of Record Certificate of Good Standing
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
28 28 4 pgs notice Notice of Appearance Tue 02/05 3:22 PM
NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Emily Kate Doty on behalf of Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc.. Attorney Doty, Emily Kate added. (Doty, Emily)
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
27 27 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Thu 01/31 2:38 PM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/31/2019: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Scheduling Conference set for 2/20/2019 is CONTINUED to 4/23/2019 at 08:45 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S)
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Friday, January 04, 2019
26 26 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 01/04 1:38 PM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 1/4/2019: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Initial Scheduling Conference set for 1/11/2019 is CONTINUED to 2/20/2019 at 09:00 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S)
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Friday, October 26, 2018
25 25 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 10/26 11:25 AM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 10/26/2018: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Initial Scheduling Conference set for 11/9/2018 is CONTINUED to 1/11/2019 at 09:00 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S)
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Friday, August 31, 2018
24 24 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 08/31 9:47 AM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 8/31/2018: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Initial Scheduling Conference set for 9/12/2018 is CONTINUED to 11/9/2018 at 09:00 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S)
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Monday, August 06, 2018
23 23 5 pgs misc Response Mon 08/06 3:50 PM
RESPONSE by Fortafy Games DMCC to22 Reply. (Smith, Mehrnaz)
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
22 22 14 pgs misc Reply Tue 07/31 6:27 PM
REPLY by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. re9 MOTION to DISMISS.(Mefford, Dylan)
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Att: 1 4 pgs Declaration Declaration of Omar Obeidat,
Att: 2 2 pgs Declaration Declaration of Kyle Sye
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
21 21 1 pgs misc Transcript Ordering Form Tue 07/24 10:08 AM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. for proceedings held on 07/17/2018 before Judge Drozd. Court Reporter Karen Hooven. (Mefford, Dylan)
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Friday, July 20, 2018
20 20 19 pgs misc Transcript Fri 07/20 9:03 AM
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 7-17-18, Motion to Dismiss before District Judge Dale A. Drozd, filed by Court Reporter Karen Hooven, Phone number 559-264-0584 E-mail karenhooven@yahoo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court 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 PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 8/10/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/20/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/18/2018. (Hooven, K)
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
19 19 1 pgs misc Transcript Ordering Form Wed 07/18 3:59 PM
AMENDED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST re18 by Fortafy Games DMCC for proceedings held on July 17, 2018 before Judge Drozd. Court Reporter Karen Hooven. (Smith, Mehrnaz)
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18 18 1 pgs misc Transcript Ordering Form Wed 07/18 3:39 PM
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Fortafy Games DMCC for proceedings held on July 17, 2018 before Judge Drozd. Court Reporter Karen Hooven. (Smith, Mehrnaz)
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
17 17 minutes Motion Hearing Tue 07/17 10:56 AM
MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: MOTION HEARING held on 7/17/2018.9 Motion to Dismiss argued; plaintiffs may file a surreply no more than ten pages in length within two weeks; defendant may submit any case authority in letter form in response to surreply; court will take matter under submission thereafter and issue a written decision. Plaintiffs' Counsel Dylan Mefford and Micahel Collins telephonically present. Defendant's Counsel Mehrnaz Smith personally present. Court Reporter: Karen Hooven. (Gaumnitz, R)
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
16 16 order Minute Order Thu 07/12 10:30 AM
MINUTE ORDER: (TIME CHANGE ONLY) signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 7/12/2018; the9 motion to dismiss on calendar 7/17/2018, WILL BE HEARD at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. The parties are encouraged to appear telephonically and may do so by dialing 877-402-9757 (access code 6966236) at the time of the hearing. Because the court may be hearing other matters using the same conference line, please wait to state your appearance until your case has been called and appearances are requested. Keep all background noise to a minimum. Use of any feature(s) that may have an impact upon the quality of voice transmission (such as speakerphones, headsets, etc.) are prohibited; use of a land line or hand-held cell phone is required. At least 24 hours prior to the hearing you must email Courtroom Deputy Renee Gaumnitz, at RGaumnitz@caed.uscourts.gov, to advise the court you will be appearing telephonically. (Gaumnitz, R)
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
15 15 1 pgs order Pro Hac Vice Order Wed 07/11 3:24 PM
ORDER GRANTING14 Application of Attorney Michael J. Collins to Appear PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiffs, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 7/11/2018. (Hall, S)
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14 14 5 pgs misc Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order Wed 07/11 10:03 AM
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. for attorney Michael J. Collins to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 225, receipt number 0972-7756258) (Mefford, Dylan)
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
13 13 20 pgs respm Reply to Response to Motion Tue 07/10 11:12 PM
REPLY by Fortafy Games DMCC to RESPONSE to9 MOTION to DISMISS.(Smith, Mehrnaz)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Declaration Jaffer Reply Decl.,
Att: 2 4 pgs Exhibit 1-2 to Jaffer Reply Decl.,
Att: 3 3 pgs Declaration Ratumaitavuki Reply Decl.,
Att: 4 9 pgs Exhibit 1-3 to Ratumaitavuki Reply Decl.,
Att: 5 6 pgs Declaration Lejeune Reply Decl.,
Att: 6 118 pgs Exhibit 1-10 to Lejeune Reply Decl.
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
12 12 11 pgs respm Declaration Tue 07/03 11:44 PM
DECLARATION of David Reichelt in opposition to9 MOTION to DISMISS. (Mefford, Dylan)
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11 11 31 pgs respm Opposition to Motion Tue 07/03 11:36 PM
OPPOSITION by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. to9 MOTION to DISMISS. (Mefford, Dylan)
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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
10 10 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Wed 06/13 9:48 AM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY), signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 6/13/2018: In light of the pending motion to dismiss, the Initial Scheduling Conference set for 6/26/2018 at 08:30 AM is CONTINUED to 9/12/2018 at 08:45 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Hall, S)
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
9 9 2 pgs motion Dismiss Tue 06/12 10:35 PM
MOTION to DISMISS by Fortafy Games DMCC. Attorney Smith, Mehrnaz Boroumand added. Motion Hearing set for 7/17/2018 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd.(Smith, Mehrnaz)
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Att: 1 12 pgs Memorandum,
Att: 2 6 pgs Declaration Lejeune ISO Motion to Dismiss,
Att: 3 11 pgs Exhibit A,
Att: 4 3 pgs Exhibit B,
Att: 5 10 pgs Exhibit C
Monday, May 21, 2018
8 8 6 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 05/21 11:22 AM
ORDER GRANTING7 Plaintiffs' Motion for Service of Process via Alternative Means, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 5/21/2018. (Hall, S)
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Monday, April 23, 2018
7 7 14 pgs motion Miscellaneous Relief Mon 04/23 4:14 PM
MOTION Alternative Service by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc..(Mefford, Dylan)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Declaration
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
6 6 6 pgs misc Copyright New Case Documents for DAD Wed 03/28 12:11 PM
COPYRIGHT NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED as to Copyright #1:* PA1-992-830 * * Color Switch * * Color Switch Productions, Inc. * Initial Scheduling Conference set for 6/26/2018 at 08:30 AM in Bakersfield, 510 19th Street before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. (Lundstrom, T)
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Att: 1 4 pgs Standing Order,
Att: 2 2 pgs Consent Form,
Att: 3 1 pgs Copyright Report,
Att: 4 2 pgs VDRP
5 5 3 pgs misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 03/28 12:00 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Plaintiffs Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc.. (Mefford, Dylan)
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4 4 3 pgs notice Notice (Other) Wed 03/28 11:58 AM
NOTICE of Lodging of Copyright Registration by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc..(Mefford, Dylan)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Ex. A - Copyright Registration
3 3 2 pgs service Summons Wed 03/28 9:14 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Fortafy Games DMCC* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Dylan Johnston Mefford* *Brewer Attorneys & Counselors* *1717 Main Street, Suite 5900* *Dallas, TX 75201*. (Lundstrom, T)
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Monday, March 26, 2018
2 2 2 pgs CIVIL COVER SHEET by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. (Mefford, Dylan)
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1 1 18 pgs COMPLAINT against Fortafy Games DMCC by Color Switch LLC, Color Switch Productions, Inc. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0972-7574452). (Mefford, Dylan)
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