Washington Western District Court
Judge:Kymberly K Evanson
Case #: 2:23-cv-01436
Nature of Suit830 Property Rights - Patent
Cause28:2201 Declaratory Judgment
Case Filed:Sep 13, 2023
Terminated:May 30, 2024
Last checked: Monday Mar 11, 2024 1:39 AM PDT
Defendant
Slice Engineering LLC
Represented By
John D Denkenberger
Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness
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Philipp Ruben
Mcandrews Held & Malloy Ltd
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Christopher V Carani
Mcandrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd
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Plaintiff
Fantasia Trading LLC
Represented By
Brandi Buehn Balanda
Fennemore Craig Pc (sea)
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Edwin Hill Wheeler
Cross-Border Counselor LLP
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Michael William Vella
Cross-Border Counselor LLP
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Docket last updated: 11/13/2025 11:59 PM PST
Thursday, May 30, 2024
34 34 order KKE Order Dismissing Case (Form) Thu 05/30 1:33 PM
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Counsel having notified the Court of settlement of this case, and it appearing that no issue remains for the Court's determination, IT IS ORDERED that this action and all claims asserted herein are DISMISSED with prejudice and without costs to any party. Any trial date and pretrial dates previously set are hereby VACATED and any pending motion is hereby STRICKEN. In the event that settlement is not perfected, any party may move to reopen the case within sixty (60) days of the date of this order. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS)
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Friday, April 05, 2024
33 33 4 pgs order Order on Stipulated Motion ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Fri 04/05 10:00 AM
ORDER granting Parties'32 Second Stipulated MOTION for Scheduling Order. Disclosure of asserted claims by 6/4/2024, Construction claim discovery completed by 12/2/2024, Opening claim construction briefs due 12/6/2024, Responsive claim construction briefs due 12/23/2024, Claim construction hearing and Trial date to be set by further Court order. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (SB)
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Thursday, April 04, 2024
32 32 motion Stipulated Motion Thu 04/04 6:23 PM
Second Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Scheduling Order , filed by Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC. Noting Date 4/4/2024, (Balanda, Brandi)
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
31 31 notice Notice of Stricken Hearing Tue 03/19 11:48 AM
NOTICE of Stricken Hearing. The Status Conference set for 3/20/2024 at 10:00 AM is stricken. (DS)
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
30 30 notice Notice of Rescheduled Hearing Tue 02/20 8:48 AM
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING Status Conference reset for 3/20/2024 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.(DS)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
29 29 5 pgs order Order on Stipulated Motion ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Fri 02/16 12:30 PM
ORDER granting28 Stipulated MOTION and Scheduling Order. Status Conference set for 3/21/2024 at 02:30 PM by video conference before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. Disclosure of Asserted Claims Deadline is 4/5/2024, Non-infringement and invalidity contentions due 5/6/2024, Proposed terms for construction due 5/27/2024, Preliminary Claim Construction due 6/26/2024, Joint claim construction due 8/12/2024, Construction Expert Disclosure due by 8/12/2024, Completion of Claim Construction Discovery by 10/1/2024, Opening claim construction briefs due 10/7/2024, Responsive claim construction briefs due 10/22/2024. Claim Construction Hearing to be set by further Court Order. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (MJV)
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
28 28 motion Stipulated Motion Wed 02/14 3:08 PM
Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Scheduling Order , filed by Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC. Noting Date 2/14/2024, (Balanda, Brandi)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
27 27 minutes Scheduling Conference Tue 02/13 2:01 PM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson - Dep Clerk: D. Staples ; Pla Counsel: Edwin Wheeler, Brandi Balanda ; Def Counsel: Christopher Carani, John Deckenberger ; CR: Debbie Zurn ; Time of Hearing: 1:30 PM ; Courtroom: held via Zoom ; Scheduling Conference held on 2/13/2024. The Court and counsel discuss the parties'19 Joint Status Report and the case schedule. As stated on the record, the parties are directed to file a proposed scheduling order on Wednesday, 2/14/2024. (DS)
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Wednesday, February 07, 2024
26 26 discov Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement Wed 02/07 9:27 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Slice Engineering LLC. (Denkenberger, John)
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Tuesday, February 06, 2024
25 25 order Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 02/06 12:35 PM
ORDER re22 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Philipp Ruben for DEFENDANT Slice Engineering LLC, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (MG)
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24 24 order Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 02/06 12:31 PM
ORDER re21 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Christopher V Carani for DEFENDANT Slice Engineering LLC, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (MG)
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23 23 notice Notice of Hearing Tue 02/06 9:25 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 2/13/2024 at 01:30 PM via Zoom before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS)
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Friday, February 02, 2024
22 22 misc Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 02/02 4:42 PM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Philipp Ruben FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Slice Engineering LLC (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8337870 (Denkenberger, John)
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21 21 misc Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 02/02 4:39 PM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Christopher V. Carani FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Slice Engineering LLC (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8337842 (Denkenberger, John)
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20 20 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 02/02 4:31 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney John D Denkenberger on behalf of Defendant Slice Engineering LLC. (Denkenberger, John)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
19 19 misc Joint Status Report Mon 01/29 4:55 PM
JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Balanda, Brandi)
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Friday, January 26, 2024
18 18 service Waiver of Service Fri 01/26 4:00 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE of Summons upon defendant Slice Engineering LLC mailed on 12/7/2023 (Balanda, Brandi)
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Monday, December 18, 2023
17 17 order KKE Order Re Chambers Procedures CV (FORM) Mon 12/18 7:05 AM
ORDER REGARDING CHAMBERS PROCEDURES IN CIVIL CASES Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS)
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Monday, December 11, 2023
16 16 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time-Other ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Mon 12/11 10:40 AM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 1/8/2024, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/22/2024, Joint Status Report due by 1/29/2024. Signed by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (SB)
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Friday, December 08, 2023
15 15 respm Declaration Fri 12/08 3:35 PM
DECLARATION of Brandi B. Balanda filed by Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC re13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time of Initial Scheduling Dates(Balanda, Brandi)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
14 14 respm Declaration Fri 12/08 3:34 PM
DECLARATION of Edwin Wheeler filed by Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC re13 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time of Initial Scheduling Dates (Balanda, Brandi)
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13 13 motion Extension of Time-Other Fri 12/08 3:32 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time of Initial Scheduling Dates , filed by Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC. Noting Date 12/8/2023, (Balanda, Brandi)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, October 19, 2023
12 12 order Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges Thu 10/19 2:45 PM
MINUTE ORDER: At Plaintiff's request, an extension of time for the initial scheduling deadlines is granted. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 12/8/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 12/22/2023, Joint Status Report due by 12/29/2023. Failure to adhere to this deadline may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. Authorized by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS)
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
11 11 order Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges Wed 10/18 9:08 AM
ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 11/8/2023, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/22/2023, Joint Status Report due by 11/29/2023 (DS)
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Monday, September 25, 2023
10 10 2 pgs order KKE Standing Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM) Mon 09/25 1:38 PM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(2) AND CANON 3(C)(1)(B) OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNITED STATES JUDGES by District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson. (DS)
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9 9 1 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Mon 09/25 12:56 PM
MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE: The Honorable Thomas S. Zilly recuses himself and the case is reassigned in rotation to the Honorable Kimberly K. Evanson, United States District Judge. All future pleadings shall bear the cause number C23-1436 KKE. Judge Thomas S. Zilly no longer assigned to case. Authorized by Judge Thomas S. Zilly. (LC)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
8 8 order Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 09/21 10:48 AM
ORDER re3 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael William Vella for Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
7 7 order Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 09/20 12:53 PM
ORDER re2 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Edwin Hill Wheeler for Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
utility Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application Tue 09/19 3:45 PM
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice2 by attorney Edwin Hill Wheeler will not be processed at this time. Attorney must first complete all requirements for PHV admission via PACER. Please contact Admissions Clerk Jesse Curry at 206-370-8439 or[LINK:jesse_curry@wawd.uscourts.gov] with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Edwin Hill Wheeler) (JWC)
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utility Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application Tue 09/19 3:46 PM
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice3 by attorney Michael William Vella will not be processed at this time. Attorney must first complete all requirements for PHV admission via PACER. Please contact Admissions Clerk Jesse Curry at 206-370-8439 or[LINK:jesse_curry@wawd.uscourts.gov] with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Michael William Vella) (JWC)
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Friday, September 15, 2023
6 6 utility Report Regarding Patent/Trademark/Copyright Fri 09/15 2:34 PM
REPORT on the filing or determination of an action. Emailed to the US Patent Office (MG)
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5 5 service Summons Issued Fri 09/15 2:33 PM
Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Slice Engineering LLC (MG)
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utility Add and Terminate Judges Fri 09/15 2:26 PM
Judge Thomas S. Zilly added. (MG)
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
4 4 discov Corporate/Diversity Disclosure Statement Thu 09/14 9:35 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Anker Innovations Limited, Corporate Parent Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. for Fantasia Trading LLC. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Fantasia Trading LLC. (Balanda, Brandi)
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
3 3 misc Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 09/13 1:02 PM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael Vella FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8162848 (Balanda, Brandi)
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2 2 misc Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 09/13 12:57 PM
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Edwin Wheeler FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Fantasia Trading LLC (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8162821 (Balanda, Brandi)
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1 1 23 pgs cmp Complaint Wed 09/13 11:33 AM
COMPLAINT for Declaratory Relief against defendant(s) Slice Engineering LLC Related [+] Attorney Brandi Buehn Balanda added to party Fantasia Trading LLC (pty:pla) filed by Fantasia Trading LLC.(Balanda, Brandi)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Report on Patents and Trademarks (AO Form 120)