Arovast Corporation et al v. Okaysou Corporation et al
| California Central District Court | |
| Judge: | David O Carter |
| Referred: | Douglas F Mccormick |
| Case #: | 8:22-cv-01037 |
| Nature of Suit | 830 Property Rights - Patent |
| Cause | 35:271 Patent Infringement |
| Case Filed: | May 23, 2022 |
| Terminated: | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 19, 2022 2:23 AM PST |
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Defendant
Hao Ma
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Defendant
Okaysou Corporation
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Arovast Corporation
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Plaintiff
Etekcity Corporation
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| TERMINATED PARTIES | |
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Defendant
Yan Huang
Terminated: 07/20/2022
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| Docket last updated: 05/09/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Friday, August 16, 2024 | ||
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held ~Util - Terminate Civil Case
Fri 08/16 2:13 PM
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (twdb) |
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| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ||
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transfer
Reassignment of Case Due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer (DJ) (G-74) - optional html form
Thu 08/15 4:51 PM
NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF CASE due to Unavailability of Judicial Officer filed. The previously assigned District Judge is no longer available. Pursuant to directive of the Chief District Judge and in accordance with the rules of this Court, the case has been returned to the Clerk for reassignment. This case has been reassigned to Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick for all further proceedings. Case number will now read as 8:22-cv-01037-DOC(DFMx). (nhac) |
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| Wednesday, May 08, 2024 | ||
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Order
Thu 05/09 9:18 AM
ORDER RE: CASE STATUS by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner, re Status Report46 , Status Report45 . If events in the bankruptcy court ultimately lead to relief from the automatic stay in some manner, please file an appropriate notice with the Court. Until then, the action remains stayed in this district court. As for the reassignment issue, it's likely that the case will be returned to the assignment wheel if/when it becomes active again. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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| Friday, May 03, 2024 | ||
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Status Report
Fri 05/03 4:07 PM
STATUS REPORT as to Bankruptcy Proceeding filed by Defendants Hao Ma, Okaysou Corporation. (DiNardo, Michael) |
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Status Report
Fri 05/03 3:35 PM
STATUS REPORT (Update) filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | ||
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Order
Thu 04/11 3:54 PM
ORDER RE: CASE STATUS by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner, re Order Staying Action43 . The parties are directed to file a short notice with the Court by May 3 to inform the Court about the status of this lawsuit and the bankruptcy case. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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| Thursday, July 06, 2023 | ||
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Order ~Util - Case Stayed
Thu 07/06 1:41 PM
ORDER STAYING ACTION by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner, re Order42 . IT IS ORDERED that the civil action is STAYED during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceedings. (see document for further details) Case stayed. (hr) |
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| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | ||
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Order
Wed 04/26 5:06 PM
ORDER RE: BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner, re Notice of Bankruptcy Filing41 . If Plaintiff believes that it can lawfully continue to pursue this action in district court, it may present its argument by or before May 12. Otherwise, the Court will likely be obliged to stay this action pending further order of the Bankruptcy Court. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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| Monday, April 17, 2023 | ||
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Notice (Other)
Mon 04/17 2:52 PM
Notice of Bankruptcy Filing filed by Defendant Okaysou Corporation. (DiNardo, Michael) |
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| Tuesday, April 04, 2023 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Tue 04/04 5:14 PM
ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF CASE DEADLINES REQUESTED BY JOINT STIPULATION by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner, re Stipulation to Continue,39 . Jury Trial continued to 11/2/2023 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner., Pretrial Conference continued to 10/23/2023 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (see document for further details). (et) |
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| Monday, April 03, 2023 | ||
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stip
Continue
Mon 04/03 5:51 PM
STIPULATION to Continue Discovery cut off and other dates from 04/04/2023 to 05/19/2023 Re: Order,38 filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation.(Trojan, R.) |
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Proposed Order GRANTING EXTENSION OF CASE DEADLINES REQUESTED BY JOINT STIPULATION
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| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | ||
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Order
Wed 01/11 3:58 PM
ORDER RE: DISCOVERY CUT-OFF by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. 1. The Court conducted an extensive "halftime show" / discovery conference with the parties today. 2. As a result of our discussion, the Court EXTENDS the fact and expert discovery deadlines by eight weeks. Of most relevance, the new fact discovery cut-off date is April 4. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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For Order re Discovery Matter
Wed 01/11 3:56 PM
FOR COURT USE ONLY: STATISTICAL CORRECTION settling34 Motion Re: Informal Discovery Dispute, re:36 MINUTES. (hr) |
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Status Conference - optional html form
Wed 01/11 3:49 PM
MINUTES OF HALF TIME STATUS CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Half time status conference held as stated on the record. Court Recorder: CS 01/11/23. (hr) |
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| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Tue 01/10 2:45 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney R. Joseph Trojan counsel for Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. Adding Emi Shibata as counsel of record for Arovast Corporation and Etekcity Corporation for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation and Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Friday, January 06, 2023 | ||
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Order re Discovery Matter
Fri 01/06 4:56 PM
MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY DISPUTE. Video Conference set for 1/11/2023 at 9:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (hr) |
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| Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Wed 01/04 5:27 PM
ORDER RE: DISCOVERY DISPUTE by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. 1. The Court received an e-mail from Plaintiff's lawyers regarding several pending discovery disputes. Plaintiff requested an informal discovery conference to discuss these issues. 2. We're already on calendar for a "halftime show" hearing on January 11. Rather than set a separate hearing, I suggest that we take up the discovery issues at that session. To ensure that we get through everything, the hearing time will be advanced to 9 a.m. Either side may submit a status report or update on the discovery issues by the close of business on January 10. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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| Saturday, December 17, 2022 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
Sat 12/17 3:33 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney R. Joseph Trojan counsel for Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. Francis wong is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation and Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Monday, November 28, 2022 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 11/28 2:37 PM
REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. 1. The Court reviewed the stipulation to modify the discovery dates in this action. (Docket # 30.) The lawyers' request reflects their professionalism, and will be granted in its entirety. 2. Your new dates are as follows: (see document for further details). (hr) |
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| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | ||
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stip
Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date
Wed 11/23 3:00 PM
STIPULATION to Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date to 02/07/2023 filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation.(Trojan, R.) |
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| Monday, September 12, 2022 | ||
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Protective Order
Mon 09/12 1:41 PM
PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner re Stipulation for Protective Order28 . (see document for details) (hr) |
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| Friday, September 09, 2022 | ||
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Protective Order
Fri 09/09 5:09 PM
STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendants Hao Ma, Okaysou Corporation.(DiNardo, Michael) |
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| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | ||
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Scheduling Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 08/31 2:26 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Jury Trial set for 7/24/2023 at 9:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Pretrial Conference set for 7/12/2023 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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Status Conference - optional html form
Wed 08/31 2:14 PM
MINUTES OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (VIDEO) held before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. Case management conference held. Separate scheduling order to be issued. Court Recorder: CS 08/31/22. (hr) |
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| Monday, August 22, 2022 | ||
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Text Only Scheduling Notice
Mon 08/22 2:30 PM
SCHEDULING NOTICE - IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner: Case management conference previously scheduled for 8/24/2022 at 9:30 AM has been rescheduled for 8/31/2022 at 9:30 AM. Zoom link to be sent to parties. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jm) |
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| Thursday, August 11, 2022 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 08/11 3:54 PM
ORDER RE: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. To advance the litigation efficiently, the Court will hold a case management conference on August 24 at 9:30 a.m. (see document for further details) (hr) |
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misc
Consent to Proceed (CV-11D) before US Magistrate Judge Voluntary Program
Thu 08/11 12:55 PM
CONSENT TO PROCEED before United States Magistrate Judge by all parties pursuant to GO 18-11 is approved by District Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. This case is hereby reassigned to Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner for all further proceedings. Case number will now read 8:22-cv-01037 MRW. (rn) |
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| Monday, August 08, 2022 | ||
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Scheduling Conference - optional html form
Tue 08/09 9:59 AM
MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge David O. Carter. The case is called. The Court and counsel confer. The parties agree to proceed with Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. The Court grants the parties CV-11D re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge (Dkt.20 ). Court Reporter: Court Smart. (twdb) |
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| Monday, July 25, 2022 | ||
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Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
Mon 07/25 4:46 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 days, filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation.. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | ||
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notice
Notice of Lodging
Wed 07/20 6:59 PM
NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form10(Trojan, R.) |
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Statement of Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge
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Voluntary Dismissal of Party(ies) (Pursuant to FRCP 41a(1))
Wed 07/20 5:54 PM
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Yan Huang. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | ||
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order
Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
Tue 07/19 9:22 AM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge David O. Carter. Scheduling Conference set for 8/8/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge David O. Carter. (kdu) |
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| Thursday, July 07, 2022 | ||
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notice
Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Thu 07/07 8:46 AM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Hao Ma, Okaysou Corporation, (DiNardo, Michael) |
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Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Thu 07/07 8:44 AM
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Hao Ma, Okaysou Corporation.(DiNardo, Michael) |
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| Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | ||
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stip
Extending Time to Answer (30 days or less)
Tue 06/14 3:25 PM
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Hao Ma answer now due 7/8/2022; Okaysou Corporation answer now due 7/8/2022, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Hao Ma; Okaysou Corporation.(Attorney Michael A DiNardo added to party Hao Ma(pty:dft), Attorney Michael A DiNardo added to party Okaysou Corporation(pty:dft))(DiNardo, Michael) |
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| Monday, June 06, 2022 | ||
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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 06/06 4:46 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation, upon Defendant Hao Ma served on 5/25/2022, answer due 6/15/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Hao Ma, Individual Defendant in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (Trojan, R.) |
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Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days)
Mon 06/06 4:43 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation, upon Defendant Okaysou Corporation served on 6/3/2022, answer due 6/24/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Hao Ma, Agent for Service of Process and CEO of Okaysou Corporation in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Trojan, R.) |
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| Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | ||
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Wed 05/25 12:47 PM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENT OF CIVIL CASE TO JUDGE CARTER. (kdu) |
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| Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | ||
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Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Tue 05/24 11:00 AM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 as to Defendants Yan Huang, Hao Ma, Okaysou Corporation. (sh) |
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Hao Summons,
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Yan Summons
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Tue 05/24 10:58 AM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh) |
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Tue 05/24 10:57 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh) |
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Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Tue 05/24 10:57 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (sh) |
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| Monday, May 23, 2022 | ||
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misc
Report on Filing of Patent/Trademark Action (Initial Notification) (AO 120)
Mon 05/23 4:34 PM
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Mon 05/23 4:33 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Mon 05/23 4:27 PM
NOTICE OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURES; and NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation, identifying L&H Y Trading Inc., Arcsync Co., Ltd., and Arcsync Co., Ltd.. (Trojan, R.) |
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Summons Request
Mon 05/23 4:16 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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Subpoena Request (AO 88) Summons Request
Mon 05/23 4:16 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation., Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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Summons Request
Mon 05/23 4:14 PM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Trojan, R.) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Mon 05/23 4:11 PM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33347839 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiffs Arovast Corporation, Etekcity Corporation. (Attorney R. Joseph Trojan added to party Arovast Corporation(pty:pla), Attorney R. Joseph Trojan added to party Etekcity Corporation(pty:pla))(Trojan, R.) |
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Exhibit 1,
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Exhibit 2
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