Butzer v. Hypersphere Technologies, Inc. et al
| Georgia Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | J P Boulee |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-05736 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 28:1338 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Case in other court: | Ohio Southern, 2:25-cv-00676 |
| Last checked: Saturday Apr 04, 2026 3:56 AM EDT |
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Defendant
James Decesare
207 Pinehaven Dr.
LaGrange, GA 30240 |
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Defendant
Hypersphere Technologies, Inc.
980 Birmingham Rd. Suite 501262
Milton, GA 30240 |
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Defendant
Todd Miller
221 E. Walnut St. Suite 227
Pasadena, CA 91101 |
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Plaintiff
Dane C Butzer
5856 Ainsley Dr.
Columbus, OH 43230 |
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| Docket last updated: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Wednesday, October 07, 2026 | ||
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appeal
Transcript Order Form
Wed 10/07 9:56 AM
TRANSCRIPT Order Form (No Hrgs) re:39 Notice of Appeal. (Skeriotis, John) Modified on 10/7/2026 to update text (pjm) |
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| Friday, September 25, 2026 | ||
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USCA Acknowledgment
Fri 09/25 8:20 PM
USCA Acknowledgment of39 Notice of Appeal, filed by Dane C Butzer. Case Appealed to USCA- 11th Circuit. Case Number 26-13429 G. (pjm) |
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| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | ||
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Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA
Wed 09/23 9:55 AM
Transmission of Certified Copy of Notice of Appeal, Judgment, Orders, and Docket Sheet to USCA- 11th Circuit re:39 Notice of Appeal. There is no transcript. Appeal fees have been paid on 9/22/26; receipt # AGANDC-15572214. The District Judge is J. P. Boulee. (pjm) |
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Notice of Appeal
Wed 09/23 9:48 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to34 Clerk's Judgment,38 Order on Motion to Alter Judgment,33 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Sanctions, by Dane C Butzer. Case Appealed to USCA - 11th Circuit. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AGANDC-15572214. Transcript Order Form due on 10/7/2026 (Skeriotis, John) |
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| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Alter Judgment
Tue 08/25 3:44 PM
ORDER denying35 Motion to Alter Judgment. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/25/2026. (gww) |
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| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | ||
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Submission to District Judge
Wed 06/10 4:58 PM
Submission of35 MOTION to Alter34 Clerk's Judgment or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e), Motion for Reconsideration Under N.D. Ga. LR 7.2(E), Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint Under Rule 15(a)(2) , to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (jkl) |
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| Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Tue 06/09 9:33 AM
REPLY to Response to Motion re35 MOTION to Alter34 Clerk's Judgment or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e), Motion for Reconsideration Under N.D. Ga. LR 7.2(E), Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint Under Rule 15(a)(2) filed by Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) |
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Tue 05/26 2:36 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re35 MOTION to Alter34 Clerk's Judgment or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e), Motion for Reconsideration Under N.D. Ga. LR 7.2(E), Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint Under Rule 15(a)(2) filed by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller.(Kushner, Steven) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | ||
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motion
Alter Judgment
Tue 05/12 2:43 PM
MOTION to Alter34 Clerk's Judgment or Amend Judgment Under Rule 59(e), Motion for Reconsideration Under N.D. Ga. LR 7.2(E), Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint Under Rule 15(a)(2) with Brief In Support by Dane C Butzer.(Skeriotis, John) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A: Proposed First Amended Complaint
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| Friday, April 17, 2026 | ||
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Judgment - Clerk
Fri 04/17 9:54 AM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (gww) |
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Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion for Sanctions
Fri 04/17 9:53 AM
ORDER: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [Doc. 8] is GRANTED. Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Miller are hereby DISMISSED for lack of personal jurisdiction. The claims against Defendants HyperSphere and DeCesare are hereby DISMISSED for failure to state a claim. Defendants' Motion for Sanctions [Doc. 20] is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the case. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 4/17/2026. (gww) |
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Terminate Civil Case
Fri 04/17 9:56 AM
Civil Case Terminated. (gww) |
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| Friday, November 21, 2025 | ||
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Submission to District Judge
Fri 11/21 9:08 AM
Submission of20 MOTION for Sanctions to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (jkl) |
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| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | ||
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Reply Brief
Wed 11/19 4:53 PM
REPLY BRIEF re20 MOTION for Sanctions filed by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) |
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| Thursday, November 06, 2025 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Thu 11/06 4:09 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re18 MOTION for Sanctions ,20 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) |
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| Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | ||
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Reply Brief
Tue 11/04 8:39 PM
REPLY BRIEF re8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue filed by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) |
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| Friday, October 31, 2025 | ||
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Scheduling Order
Fri 10/31 10:42 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: re:28 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/31/2025. (gww) |
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 | ||
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Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan
Thu 10/30 5:42 PM
JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) |
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Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 10/30 2:12 PM
Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) |
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | ||
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Approval of Application for Admission PHV
Wed 10/29 12:13 PM
APPROVAL by Clerks Office re:26 APPLICATION for Admission of John Skeriotis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14728885). Attorney John M. Skeriotis added appearing on behalf of Dane C Butzer. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (esr) |
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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 10/29 12:40 PM
ORDER granting26 Application for Admission of John Skeriotis Pro Hac Vice. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/29/2025. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(jkl) |
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| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | ||
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motion
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 10/28 11:13 AM
APPLICATION for Admission of John Skeriotis Pro Hac Vice.by Dane C Butzer. (Bartko, Alexander) |
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| Friday, October 24, 2025 | ||
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Return of Application for Admission PHV
Fri 10/24 10:00 AM
RETURN of25 APPLICATION for Admission of John Skeriotis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14728885) to attorney for correction. Reason for return: For each court admission, applicant must list the month, day, and year that he was admitted. Please correct and resubmit. (mh) |
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | ||
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Thu 10/23 11:53 AM
APPLICATION for Admission of John Skeriotis Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-14728885).by Dane C Butzer. (Bartko, Alexander) |
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Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline
Thu 10/23 11:40 AM
ORDER: The Court thus ORDERS Mr. Skeriotis to, on or before November 6, 2025, apply to become a member of the bar of this Court or file a motion to appear pro hac vice. Failure to comply with this order will result in Mr. Skeriotis being removed as counsel of record in this case. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/23/2025. (gww) |
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Thu 10/23 11:27 AM
RESPONSE in Opposition re8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue filed by Dane C Butzer. (Bartko, Alexander) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 10/23 11:25 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Joseph Bartko on behalf of Dane C Butzer (Bartko, Alexander) |
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Clerks Certificate of Mailing
Thu 10/23 11:43 AM
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing and E-Mailing as to attorney John M. Skeriotis re24 Order. (gww) Modified on 10/23/2025 (gww) |
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Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline
Thu 10/23 3:14 PM
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Defendant's Preliminary Report and Discovery Counsel [Doc. 21]. LR 16.2 requires counsel to submit a joint report. Because Plaintiff is now represented by counsel, the parties are therefore ORDERED to file a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan by October 31, 2025. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/23/2025. (jkl) |
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Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan
Tue 10/21 4:56 PM
JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) |
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motion
Sanctions
Tue 10/21 10:37 AM
MOTION for Sanctions with Brief In Support by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller.(Kushner, Steven) |
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Att: 1
Brief
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Withdrawal of Motion
Tue 10/21 10:36 AM
Withdrawal of Motion18 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Todd Miller, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., James Decesare filed by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) |
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| Tuesday, October 07, 2025 | ||
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Sanctions
Tue 10/07 11:38 AM
MOTION for Sanctions with Brief In Support by James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller.(Kushner, Steven) |
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Att: 1
Brief
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Order
Tue 10/07 11:37 AM
STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/7/2025. (jkl) |
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Letter re:83.1
Tue 10/07 10:23 AM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Gerhardt A. Gosnell, II. Clerk to follow-up by 10/17/2025. (jas) |
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Letter re:83.1
Tue 10/07 10:22 AM
Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to John M. Skeriotis. Clerk to follow-up by 10/17/2025. (jas) |
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Order ~Util - Set Submission Deadline
Tue 10/07 11:47 AM
ORDER: Local Rule 16.2 requires parties to submit a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. The parties are HEREBY ORDERED to file the Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan no later than October 21, 2025. The parties are notified that a failure to comply with this Order may result in sanctions, including dismissal. In the event a Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan is not filed, the Clerk is DIRECTED to submit the case at the expiration of the applicable time period. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/7/2025. (jkl) |
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transfer
Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Mon 10/06 3:59 PM
Case transferred in from District of Ohio Southern; Case Number 2:25-cv-00676. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
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Order on Motion to Change Venue
Mon 10/06 11:49 AM
ORDER granting12 Motion to Change Venue. This action is hereby TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. The current discovery period shall be unaffected by this transfer. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 10/6/2025. (kk2) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.] |
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Submission to District Judge
Mon 10/06 4:05 PM
Submission of8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue , to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (aar) |
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| Case transferred to the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. Case file and docket sheet sent Electronically. (kk2) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.] | ||
| Friday, October 03, 2025 | ||
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Consent MOTION to Change Venue by Defendants James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Monday, September 29, 2025 | ||
| 11 | 11 NOTATION ORDER granting10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to8 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue. Response due by 10/6/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/29/25. (jr) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.] | |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | ||
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time New date requested 10/6/2025. by Plaintiff Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) Modified on 9/29/2025 to change motion type (jr). [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | ||
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Hypersphere Technologies, Inc.. (Kushner, Steven) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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| Monday, September 08, 2025 | ||
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue by Defendants James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Kushner, Steven) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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Att: 1
Declaration of Todd R. Miller, Esq.,
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Att: 2
Declaration of James DeCesare
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| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | ||
| 7 | 7 NOTATION ORDER granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Steven M. Kushner. PHV counsel are directed to register for e-filing through PACER if they have not already done so. By Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 7/31/25. (ds) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.] | |
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10621778) of Steven M. Kushner by Defendants James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (Gosnell, Gerhardt) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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Att: 1
Exhibit Steven M Kushner Certificate of Good Standing
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| Monday, June 23, 2025 | ||
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Summons Issued as to James Decesare, Hypersphere Technologies, Inc., Todd Miller. (acw) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | ||
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NOTICE by Plaintiff Dane C Butzer Summons of all Defendants (Skeriotis, John) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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NOTICE by Plaintiff Dane C Butzer Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright (Skeriotis, John) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-10558576), filed by Dane C Butzer. (Skeriotis, John) [Transferred from Ohio Southern on 10/6/2025.]
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Exhibit 1 - Certificate of Copyright Registration TXu 2-349-503,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 2 - HyperSpace ByLaws,
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Exhibit 3 - Assignment of US Patent No. US 9,634,836,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 4 - HyperSphere Fundraising
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