Case details

Court: cacd
Docket #: 2:05-cv-08044
Case Name: Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd v. Achiever Industries Ltd, Nortek Macao, DCS Technology, Nortek BVI, and Achiever USA
PACER case #: 179774
Date filed: 2005-11-10
Date terminated: 2007-07-09
Assigned to: Judge John F. Walter
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Victor B. Kenton
Case Cause: 35:271 Patent Infringement
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jury Demand: Defendant
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd
Plaintiff
a Japanese business entity
Allan Stanley Cohen
Stroock Stroock & Lavan 2029 Century Park E, 18th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90067-3086 310-556-5800 Email: lacalendar@stroock.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Angela Hankins
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-5580 Email: ahankins@stroock.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel A Rozansky
Jenner & Block LLP 633 West 5th Street, Suite 3600 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2054 (213) 239-5100 Fax: (213) 239-5199 Email: drozansky@jenner.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin C Ecker
Stroock and Stroock and Lavan 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-5471 Email: kecker@stroock.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lawrence Rosenthal
Stroock and Stroock and Lavan 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-6660 Email: lrosenthal@stroock.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew David Moran
Roll Law Group P.C. 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., 7th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-966-8794 Email: mmoran@roll.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew W Siegal
Stroock and Stroock and Lavan 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-5400 Email: msiegal@stroock.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard Eskew
Stroock and Stroock and Lavan 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-5400 Email: reskew@stroock.com
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Robert Hardman
Stroock and Stroock and Lavan 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 212-806-6129
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Achiever Industries Ltd
Defendant
a Hong Kong corporation
David P Dapper
Akerman Senterfitt 725 S Figueroa St, Ste 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90017-5433 213-688-9500 Email: david.dapper@akerman.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
Nossaman Guthner Knox and Elliott 445 South Figueroa Street 31st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-612-7877 Email: ecaplicki@nossaman.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
Akerman Senterfitt Esperante Building 222 Lakeview Avenue Fourth Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-653-5000
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
Akerman Senterfitt 222 Lakeview Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-653-5000
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Joseph W Bain
Akerman Senterfitt 222 Lakeview Ave 4th Fl West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-653-5000
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Mark M Zylka
Akerman Senterfitt 222 Lakeview Avenue Suite 400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-653-5000
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Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd
Defendant
an exempt company registered int he British Virgin Islands
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
Akerman Senterfitt 222 Lakeview Avenue Fourth Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-653-5000
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Yet Chan
Defendant
an individual also known asJimmy Chan
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

DC Tech Industry Corp
Defendant
a California corporation
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Cindy Yang
Defendant
an individual
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ferrania USA Inc
Defendant
a Delaware corporation
Harold J Light
Harold J Light Law Offices 2800 28th St, Ste 315 Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-452-5588 Email: hallight@hjllaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jack S Dawson
Miller Dollarhide 100 Park Ave 2nd Floor Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8099 405-236-8541 Email: jdawson@millerdollarhide.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kieran D Maye , Jr
Miller Dollarhide 100 Park Avenue, Second Floor Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8099 405-236-8541 Email: kdmaye@millerdollarhide.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David P Dapper
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Fitra Investmenti S P A
Defendant
an Italian corporation
Harold J Light
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jack S Dawson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kieran D Maye , Jr
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David P Dapper
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Nortek (Macao)
Defendant
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

DCS Technology
Defendant
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Nortek (BVI)
Defendant
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Achiever USA
Defendant
David P Dapper
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ferrania Technologies SpA
Defendant
Harold J Light
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jack S Dawson
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David P Dapper
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
Akerman Senterfitt 222 Lakeview Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-671-3661
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kieran D Maye , Jr
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Nortek (Macao)
Counter Claimant
Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David P Dapper
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Achiever USA
Counter Claimant
Edmund V Caplicki , III
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jerold I Schneider
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David P Dapper
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregg G Brandon
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph W Bain
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mark M Zylka
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd
Counter Defendant
a Japanese business entity
Angela Hankins
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard Eskew
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert Hardman
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel A Rozansky
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew David Moran
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2005-11-10 1 0 COMPLAINT against Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Achiever Industries Ltd. (Filing fee $ 250 PAID.) Jury Demand, filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (jp, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)
2005-11-10 2 0 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (jp, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)
2005-11-10 3 0 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(jp, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)
2005-11-10 4 0 APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT Attorney Matthew W Siegal to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Lodged Proposed Order. (jp, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)
2005-11-10 5 0 APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT Attorney Kevin C Ecker to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Lodged Proposed Order. (jp, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)
2005-11-14 6 0 STANDING ORDER By Judge John F. Walter: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. The Plaintiff shall promptly serve the Complaint in accordance with Fed.R.Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Local Rule 5-3. (See document for further information)(dw, ) (Entered: 11/16/2005)
2005-11-16 7 0 ORDER on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED.granting 5 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Kevin C Elder on behalf of Plaintiff, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, designating Daniel Rozansky as local counsel. (dw, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)
2005-11-17 8 0 ORDER On Application of Non-Resident Attonrey to Appeaer In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED. granting 4 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Matthew W. Siegal on behalf of Plaintiff, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, designating Daniel Rozansky as local counsel. (dw, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)
2005-11-21 9 0 ORDER of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case by Lawrence Rosenthal as counsel for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, designating Daniel Rozansky as local counsel. GRANTED by Judge John F. Walter.(dw, ) (Entered: 11/22/2005)
2005-11-18 10 0 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney To Appear In A Specific Case for attorney Lawrence Rosenthal to Appear Pro Hac Vice and to Designate Daniel Rozansky as local counsel for plaintiff. FEE PAID. filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 11/22/2005)
2005-12-22 11 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Summons and Complaint (See document for additional documents served) Executed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, upon DC Tech Industry Corp served on 12/13/2005, answer due 1/3/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by Federal statute, upon Cindy Yang Authorized to Accept Service of Process. Original Summons not returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 12/27/2005)
2005-12-22 12 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Summons and Complaint (See document for additional documents served)Executed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, upon Ferrania USA Inc served on 12/12/2005, answer due 1/1/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by Federal statute, upon Scott Lascala Authorized to Accept Service of Process. Original Summons not returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 12/27/2005)
2005-12-22 13 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Summons and Complaint (See document for additional documents served) Executed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, upon Cindy Yang served on 12/13/2005, answer due 1/3/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by Federal statute, upon Cindy Yang, an individual. Original Summons not returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 12/27/2005)
2006-01-17 14 0 NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements Filed (dw, ) (Entered: 01/18/2006)
2006-01-18 15 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Counsel are notified that a Scheduling Conference has been set for 3/6/2006 08:30 AM. Counsel are directed to file a Joint Rule 26 Meeting Report and an ADR Pilot Program Questionnaire on or before 2/24/2006. (See document for further information) Court Reporter: None Present. (dw, ) (Entered: 01/19/2006)
2006-01-18 16 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER to Extend Time to Answer Complaint by Judge John F Walter: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that good cause being shown the date by which Defendants must answre or otherwise respond to Fuji's Summons and Complaint is hereby extended to on or before 2/17/06 for Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd,Yet Chan, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc Fitra Investmenti S P A, Achiever Industries Ltd (dw, ) (Entered: 01/19/2006)
2006-01-19 17 0 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 01/20/2006)
2006-01-20 18 0 NOTICE of Court Order Setting Scheduling Conference filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 01/31/2006)
2006-01-20 19 0 NOTICE of Order Re: Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer Complaint filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 01/31/2006)
2006-01-31 20 0 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case for attorney Mark M Zylka to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged Proposed Order. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/01/2006)
2006-01-31 21 0 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case for attorney Joseph W Bain to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged Proposed Order. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/01/2006)
2006-02-01 22 0 ORDER On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED. re APPLICATION for attorney Joseph W Bain to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 21 (dw, ) (Entered: 02/02/2006)
2006-02-01 23 0 ORDER on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED re APPLICATION for attorney Mark M Zylka to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 20 (dw, ) (Entered: 02/02/2006)
2006-02-10 24 0 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jack S Dawson to Appear In A Specific Case. FEE PAID. filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. Lodged Proposed Order. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2006)
2006-02-10 25 0 APPLICATION Of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case for attorney Kieran D Maye Jr to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. Lodged Proposed Order. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/13/2006)
2006-02-16 26 0 ORDER On Application of Non-Resident Attorney To Appear In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED. re APPLICATION for attorney Jack S Dawson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 24 , (dw, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)
2006-02-16 27 0 ORDER On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear In A Specific Case by Judge John F. Walter: GRANTED re APPLICATION for attorney Kieran D Maye Jr to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 25 (dw, ) (Entered: 02/17/2006)
2006-02-17 28 0 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/21/2006)
2006-02-17 29 0 ANSWER of Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd. Re: (Discovery), Complaint 1 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd.(dw, ) Modified on 2/21/2006 (dw, ). (Entered: 02/21/2006)
2006-02-21 30 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Court on its own motion hereby ADVANCES the hearing on Defendants Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investmenti S.P.A's Motion to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the Alternative to Transfer Venue pursuant to 28 USC Section 1404 to 3/20/06 at 1:30pm. Court CONTINUES the Scheduling Conference to 3/27/2006 08:30 AM Court Reporter: None Present. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/22/2006)
2006-02-22 31 0 RETURN OF ORIGINAL SUMMONS; PROOF OF SERVICE for ACHIEVER INDUSTRIES LTD A HONG KONG CORPORATION; ACHIEVER GROUP (HOLDINGS) LTD, an Exempt Company Registered in the British Virgin Islands; Yet Chan a/k/a Jimmy Chan; Additional Proof of Service for Yet Chan a/k/a Jimmy Chan; and Stipulation Executed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, upon Achiever Industries Ltd served on 1/9/2006, answer due 1/29/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by Federal/State Statute not specified, upon Miss Wong Yin-Fong, Senior Accountant of Achiever Industries Ltd. Original Summons returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/23/2006)
2006-02-17 32 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 filed by defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. Motion set for hearing on 4/24/2006 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (jp, ) (Entered: 02/24/2006)
2006-02-17 33 0 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support of MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. (jp, ) (Entered: 02/24/2006)
2006-02-17 34 0 DECLARATION of DOUG R. HALE in support of MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. (jp, ) (Entered: 02/24/2006)
2006-03-03 35 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE HEARING REGARDING MOTION TO TRANSFER OR DISMISS AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the hearing of the Motion to Transfer or Dismiss of Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investments SPA is continued to 4/3/06 at 1:30pm. IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference is continued to 4/10/06 at 8:30am. re MOTION to Dismiss Case MOTION to Transfer Case MOTION to Transfer Case 32 (dw, ) (Entered: 03/03/2006)
2006-03-02 36 0 ADR PILOT PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE filed by attorney Harold J Light, Daniel A Rozansky on behalf of Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Achiever Industries Ltd, Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(dw, ) (Entered: 03/03/2006)
2006-03-02 37 0 JOINT Rule 26(f) REPORT filed; estimated length of trial 10 days. (dw, ) (Entered: 03/03/2006)
2006-03-07 38 0 MEMORANDUM in Support of Ferrania USA Inc's and Fitra Investimenti SPA's MOTION to Transfer Venue 32 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 03/16/2006)
2006-03-21 39 0 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd's MEMORANDUM of law in support of its Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 03/25/2006)
2006-03-21 40 0 Appendix of Authorities in support of plaintiffs Oppositionto Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investmenti SPA's MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 03/25/2006)
2006-03-21 41 0 Evidence in support of Fuji Photo Film Co LTd's Opposition to Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investmenti SPA's MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 03/25/2006)
2006-03-27 42 0 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in further support of Ferrania Defendants MOTION to Dismiss to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the alternative, to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 32 filed by defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A. (jp, ) (Entered: 03/28/2006)
2006-03-29 43 0 MINUTES OF (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: DENIED. RE: MOTION to Dismiss Case MOTION to Transfer Case 32 Court Reporter: None Present. (dw, ) (Entered: 03/30/2006)
2006-04-04 44 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER Excusing Co-Lead Counsel For Palintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd From Scheduling Conference by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS SO ORDERED. Mr. Rosenthal is excused from attending 4/10/06 Scheduling Conference and his co-lead counsel may appear in his stead.(dw, ) (Entered: 04/04/2006)
2006-03-30 45 0 NOTICE of Ruling on Defendants Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investmenti SPA's re MOTION to Dismiss or Transfer for Improper Venue or in the Alternative to Transfer Venue 32 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: 04/07/2006)
2006-04-10 46 0 ORDER/REFERRAL TO ADR PILOT PROGRAM by Judge John F. Walter: Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties to be completed no later than 11/1/06(dw, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)
2006-04-10 47 0 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge John F. Walter. ADR-12 is signed and filed. Court ordered the dates as indicated on Scheduling and Case Management Order filed today. (See document for further information)Court Reporter: Nancy Smith-Wells. (dw, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)
2006-04-10 48 0 SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Discovery cut-off 12/4/2006. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/12/2007. Jury Trial set for 2/20/2007 08:30 AM. (See document for further information)(dw, ) (Entered: 04/11/2006)
2006-04-12 49 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER To Amend Complaint by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Fuji may file a First Amended Complaint in the form previously forwarded to Defendants' counsel and add as defendants Notek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortex (BVI) and Achiever AUSA; IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that good cause being shown the caption for the present action shall be amended to include the new defendants as set out in the First Amended Complaint; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the date by which Defendants must answer or otherwise respond to Fuji's First Amended Complaint is hereby extended to on or before 5/1/06. re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 .(dw, ) (Entered: 04/13/2006)
2006-04-12 50 0 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for 1) Patent Infringement 2) Infringement Inducement; 3) Contributory Infringement; Demand for Jury Trial against Defendants Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd amending Complaint - (Discovery),filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd (dw, ) (Entered: 04/13/2006)
2006-04-12 51 0 ANSWER of Defendants Ferrania USA inc and Ferrania Technologies SPA re: Amended Complaint, 50 filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Ferrania Technologies SpA.(dw, ) (Entered: 04/13/2006)
2006-05-02 52 0 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint, 50 filed by defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Ferrania Technologies SpA.(rla, ) (Entered: 05/04/2006)
2006-05-02 53 0 ANSWER to First Amended Complaint 50 of Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd.(pcl, ) (Entered: 05/04/2006)
2006-05-02 54 0 COUNTERCLAIM against Counter Defendants Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd; Jury Demand, filed by defendants Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA.(pcl, ) (Entered: 05/04/2006)
2006-05-05 55 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER Governing the Production and Exchange of Confidential Material by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that good cause shown the proceeding STIPULATION AND ORDER GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND EXCHANGE OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL shall be entered and binding upon the parties(dw, ) (Entered: 05/08/2006)
2006-05-22 56 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER For Defendants to File Amended Answers and Counterclaim by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Achiever Defendants and the Ferrania Defendants will file an amended answer to Fuji's First Amended Complaint on or before 5/24/06. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Nortek (Macao) and Achiever USA Defendants will file an amended counterclaim on or before 5/24/06; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the date by which Fuji may answer or otherwise respond to Defendants' Answer and the Counterclaim of Nortek (Macao) and Achiever USA is hereby extended to on or before 6/9/06. re Amended Complaint, 50 ., ORDER granting Defendants Achiever USA answer due 5/24/2006; Ferrania Technologies SpA answer due 5/24/2006 by Judge John F. Walter (dw, ) (Entered: 05/23/2006)
2006-05-24 57 0 FIRST AMENDED COUNTERCLAIM of Defendants Norteck (MCO) Ltd and Achiver USA Corp, Demand for Jury Trial against Counterdefendant Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd amending Counterclaim 54 ; ,filed by Counterclaimants Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA (dw, ) (Entered: 05/25/2006)
2006-05-24 58 0 FIRST AMENDED ANSWER to First Amended Complaint of Defendants Achiever Industries Ltd, Achiever Group (Holdings) ltd., Yet Chan; DC Tech Industry Corp Cindy Yang Nortek (Macao Commercial Offshore) Ltd Nortek Group Ltd to First Amended Complaint of Fuji Photo Fiilm Ltd 50 by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Achiever Industries Ltd, Counter Claimant Achiever USA. (dw, ) (Entered: 05/25/2006)
2006-05-25 59 0 AMENDED ANSWER of Ferrania Defendants to First Amended Complaint 50 by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Ferrania USA Inc, Ferrania Technologies SpA. (dw, ) (Entered: 05/30/2006)
2006-06-09 60 0 REPLY OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD to the First Amended Counterclaim of Defendants Nortck (MCO) ltd. and Achiever USA Corp 57 Demand for Jury Trial filed by Plainitff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(dw, ) (Entered: 06/13/2006)
2006-06-30 61 0 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name. Wickwire Gavin merged with Akerman Senterfitt and will be known as such. By Edmund V Caplicki, III, David P Dapper attorney for Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd, Counter Claimants Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, changing firm name to Akerman Senterfitt. Filed by defendant, counter claimant Achiever Group (Holdings), Ltd, Defendant, Achiever Industries, Ltd, Defendant, Achiever USA, Defendant, Achiever USA, Counter Defendant, Yet Chan, Defendant, DC Tech Industry Corp, Defendant, DCS Technology, Defendant, Nortek (BVI), Defendant, Nortek (Macao) Defendant, Nortek (Macao) Counter Claimant, and Cindy Yang, Defendant (bb, ) (Entered: 07/03/2006)
2006-10-02 62 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Time for providing opening expert reports is continued from 10/9/06 up to and including 10/23/06 and time for providing rebuttal expert reports is continued from 10/30/06 up to and including 11/13/06.(ir, ) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
2006-10-17 63 0 ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL associating attorneys Kieran D Maye, Jr, Harold J Light on behalf of Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc and Fitra Investimenti SPA (ir, ) (Entered: 10/18/2006)
2006-10-23 64 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Defendants to Answers Interrogatories and produce documents filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 11/14/2006 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Victor B. Kenton. Lodged order. (shb, ) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
2006-10-23 65 0 DECLARATION of Kevin C Ecker on behalf of Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd in support of Joint Stipulation on Motion to Compel Defendants to Answer Interrogatories and produce documents 64 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
2006-10-24 66 0 APPLICATION for attorney Angie M Hankins to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. filed by Plaintiff and Counter Defendant Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Lodged order. (shb, ) (Entered: 10/27/2006)
2006-10-27 67 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter on Application for attorney Angie M Hankins of Stoock and Stroock and Lavan LLP to Appear Pro Hac Vice 66 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 10/30/2006)
2006-11-01 68 0 APPLICATION for attorney Gregg G. Brandon to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE paid. filed by defendant Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged proposed order. (bp, ) (Entered: 11/02/2006)
2006-10-23 69 0 JOINT STIPULATION of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd MOTION to Compel Defendants to Answers Interrogatories and produce documents 64 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (jp) (Entered: 11/09/2006)
2006-11-08 70 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Discovery cut-off is continued from 12/4/06 up to and including 1/5/07; Last day for hearing motions is continued from 1:30 12/18/06 to 1/22/07 at 1:30; Date to lodge pretrial conference order; file motions in limine; memorandum of contentions of fact and law; pretrial exhibit stipulation; summary of witness testimony and time estimates; file status report regarding settlement; file agreed upon set of jury instructions and verdict forms; file joint statement regarding disputed instructions, verdicts etc is continued from 1/12/07 to 2/9/07; Pretrial Conference and date to file Proposed Voir Dire Questions and Agreed-to Statement of Case is continued from 10:00 on 1/26/07 to 10:00 on 2/23/07 and the hearing on motions in limine and disputed jury instructions is continued to 3/9/07 at 10:00; Seven day jury trial is continued from 8:30 on 2/20/07 to 8:30 on 3/13/07.(ir, ) (Entered: 11/09/2006)
2006-10-31 71 0 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Compel Answers to Interrogatories of Archiever Industries, Ltd., Achiever Group Holdings, Ltd. Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Nortek (Macao Commercial Offshore) Ltd., Nortek Group Limited, DCS Technology, Ltd., and Achiever USA 64 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (lc, ) Modified on 11/9/2006 (lc, ). (Entered: 11/09/2006)
2006-11-13 72 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter on Application for attorney Gregg G. Brandon to Appear Pro Hac Vice 68 GRANTED. (ir, ) (Entered: 11/14/2006)
2006-11-13 73 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Victor B. Kenton regarding Motion to compel Answers to Interrogatories of Archiever Industries, Ltd., Achiever Group Holdings, Ltd. Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, CIndy Yang, Nortek (Macao Commercial Offshore) Ltd., Nortek Group Limited, DCS Technology, Ltd., and Achiever USA 64 . Achiever Defendants will supplemental their answer to Interrogatory 7 regarding the Shaft Method and end cap assemblies; Interrogatory 9 regarding the idenification of additional persons knowledgeable with regard to various matters set forth in the Interrogatory; Interrogatory 13 regarding a detailed and complete response containing information from which gross profits can be calculated; Interrogatory 19 regarding the idenfication of the documents reviewed in connection with responding to all of the Interrogatories; and Interrogatory 20 regarding whether Achiever USA received cameras assembled using the Shaft Method within 20 calendar days from the date of this Order; Hearing scheduled for 11/14/06 shall be removed from the Calendar.(ir, ) (Entered: 11/14/2006)
2006-11-08 74 0 JOINT REPORT regarding the mediation of October 19-20, 2006 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (et) (Entered: 11/22/2006)
2006-12-05 75 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel Fuji to permit factory visits and make Rule 30(b)(6) deponent available for deposition filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/06/2006)
2006-12-05 76 0 ACHIEVER DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel Fuji to permit factory visits and to make Rule 30(b)(6) deponent available for deposition 75 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/06/2006)
2006-12-05 77 0 DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain on behalf of Achiever Defendants in support of re EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel Fuji to permit factory visits and make Rule 30(b)(6) deponent available for deposition 75 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/06/2006)
2006-12-08 78 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Victor B. Kenton :, RE: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel 75 . The Court does not view this as a proper matter for resolution by way of ex parte application. The Application is DENIED. (See order for details). (rh, ) (Entered: 12/08/2006)
2006-12-11 79 0 APPLICATION for attorney Jerold I Schneider to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. FEE PAID. (ir, ) (Entered: 12/13/2006)
2006-12-12 80 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter GRANTED Application for attorney Jerold I Schneider to Appear Pro Hac Vice 79 . FEE PAID(ir, ) (Entered: 12/13/2006)
2006-12-12 81 0 APPLICATION for attorney Robert Hardman of Stroock and Stroock and Lavan to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Lodged Proposed Order. FEE PAID.(ir, ) (Entered: 12/15/2006)
2006-12-12 82 0 APPLICATION for attorney Richard Eskew of Stroock and Stroock and Lavan to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. FEE PAID. Lodged Proposed Order. (ir, ) (Entered: 12/15/2006)
2006-12-15 83 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter,GRANTING APPLICATION for attorney Robert Hardman of Stroock and Stroock and Lavan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 81 (shb, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)
2006-12-15 84 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter, GRANTING APPLICATION for attorney Richard Eskew to Appear Pro Hac Vice. FEE PAID. 82 (shb, ) (Entered: 12/18/2006)
2006-12-20 85 0 MINUTES OF Telephone Conference held before Judge Victor B. Kenton :The Court conducted a telephonic hearing on December 15, 2006, regarding Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for a Protective Order. Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application is HEREBY DENIED. (rh, ) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-06 86 0 PROOF OF FAX SERVICE filed by Defendants of Ex Parte Application to Compel 75 , Declaration 77 , Memorandum in Support of Motion 76 was served on 12/5/06. (ir, ) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-06 87 0 PLAINTIFF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD'S CONTINGENT CROSS EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order to prevent Achiever Defendants from Demanding Factory Tour and 30(b)(6) Deposition filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
2006-12-06 88 0 DECLARATION of Kevin C Ecker in support of Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd's Opposition to Achiever Defendant's Ex Parte Application and in support of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd's re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order to Prevent Achiever Defendants from demanding factory tour and 30(b)(6) deposition 87 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
2006-12-06 89 0 DECLARATION of Lawrence Rosenthal in support of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd's Opposition of Achiever Defendants' EX PARTE APPLICATION 75 , and in support of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd's Contigent Cross EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order to prevent Achiever Defendants from demanding factory tour and 30(b)(6) deposition 87 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
2006-12-06 90 0 FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD'S OPPOSITION to ACHIEVER DEFENDANTS' EX PARTE APPLICATION to Compel Fuji to permit factory visits and make Rule 30(b)(6) deponent available for deposition 75 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 12/26/2006)
2006-12-28 91 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims filed by Plaintiff and Counterdefendant Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 1/22/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Lodged statement and order. (shb, ) Modified on 1/3/2007 (shb, ). (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-28 92 0 APPENDIX OF AUTHORITIES in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by Plaintiff and Counterdefendant Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-28 93 0 EVIDENCE in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defensas and Counterclaims 91 filed by Plaintiff and Counterdefendant Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-29 94 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment of Ferrania Technologies, S.P.A. filed by Defendant Ferrania Technologies SpA. Motion set for hearing on 1/22/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Lodged order, statement of uncontroverted facts. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-29 95 0 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Ferrania Technologies, S.P.A.'s MOTION for Summary Judgment 94 filed by Defendant Ferrania Technologies SpA. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-29 96 0 DECLARATION of Doug Hale in support of Ferrania Technologies' MOTION for Summary Judgment 94 filed by Defendant Ferrania Technologies SpA. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-29 97 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION of Defendant Nortek (M.C.O.), Ltd., for Partial Summary Judgment of non-infringement filed by Defendant filed by Defendant Nortek (Macao), Nortek (Macao). Motion set for hearing on 1/22/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Lodged proposed order and uncontroverted facts of conclusions of law in support. (shb, ) Modified on 1/3/2007 (shb, ). (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-29 98 0 Defendant Nortek (M.C.O.), Ltd's MEMORANDUM of points and authorities in Support of MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of non infringement 97 filed by Defendant Nortek (Macao). (shb, ) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2006-12-13 99 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order pursuant to FRCP 26(c) to limit Achiever Defendants Discovery Demands filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2006-12-13 100 0 DECLARATION of Lawrence Rosenthal in support of Ex Parte Application for Protective Order to limit Achiever Defendants Discovery Demands 99 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2006-12-13 101 0 MEMORANDUM in Support of Ex Parte Application for Protective Order to Limite Achiever Defendants Discovery Demands 99 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2007-01-10 102 0 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge John F. Walter, ORDERING Portion of Defendants Joint Statement of Issues, Declaration of Joseph Brain, Portions of Exhibits, Portions of Defendants Memorandum of Points and Authorities, Notice of Errata regarding Defendants Nortell Evidence, Notice of Errata regarding Declaration of Jimmy Chan submitted by Defendants received on 1/9/07 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lacking Application/Order to allow to file Confidential documents.(ir, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
2006-12-14 103 0 OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order pursuant to FRCP 26(c) to limit Achiever Defendants Discovery Demands 99 filed by defendants(jag, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
2006-12-14 104 0 DECLARATION of MARK M SYLKA in OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order pursuant to FRCP 26(c) to limit Achiever Defendants Discovery Demands 99 filed by defendants(jag, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)
2007-01-04 105 0 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge John F. Walter, ORDERING Declaration of Jimmy Chan, received on 1/4/07 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lacking Signature.(jag, ) (Entered: 01/18/2007)
2007-01-05 106 0 NOTICE OF FILING OF SIGNATURE PAGE OF CHAN DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION of Defendant Nortek (M.C.O.), Ltd., for Partial Summary Judgment of non-infringement 97 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et, ) (Entered: 01/18/2007)
2007-01-18 107 0 AMENDED APPLICATION AND ORDER TO FILE DOCUMENTS AND DEPOSITION TESTIMONY FILED IN SUPPORT OF THE OPPOSITION OF FUJII PHOTO FILM CO., LTD TO DEFENDANT NORTEK (M.C.O.) LTD'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT: The Clerk shall file the following documents, filed concurrently herewith under seal: (1) Confidential Opposition of Fujii Photo Film, Co., Ltd to defendat nortek (M.C.O.) Ltd's Motion for Partial Summary judgment; ;and (2) Confidential Statement of Genuine Issues of Material Facts in Support of Fujii Photo Film CO, Ltd's Opposition to Defendant Nortek (M.C.O) Ltd's motion for Partial Summary Judgment IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 108 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL DECLARATION of Mark M Zylka in support of Defendant Nortek (MCO Ltd's Reply to fuji's Opposition to Nortek's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 97 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 109 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO FILE CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF MARK M ZYKLA IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT NORTEC (MCO), LTD'S REPLY TO FUJI'S OPPOSITION TO NORTEK'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER SEAL ORDER: THE CLERK IS ORDERED TO FILE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL: (1) Confidential exhibits No. 1,2,3,9,10 and 12 to the Declaration of Mark M Zulka in support of Nortek (MCOO), Ltd's Reply to Fuji's Opposition to Nortek's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter,(shb, ) Modified on 1/19/2007 (shb, ). (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 110 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - AMENDED APPLICATION AND ORDER TO FILE DOCUMENTS AND DEPOSITION TESTIMONY FILED IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, SPA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER SEAL: The Clerk shall file the documents under seal (See order for details) by Judge John F. Walter,(shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 111 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - APPLICATION AND ORDER TO FILE DOCUMENTS AND DEPOSITION TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF FUJII PHOTO FILM CO., LTD'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TOPLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER SEAL: The Clerk shall file the documents listed in order under seal by Judge John F. Walter (See order for details)(shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 112 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO FILE DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S OPPOSIITON TO FUJI'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER SEAL AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: The Clerk is ordered to file the documents listed in the order under seal. (See order for details)(shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-18 113 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge John F. Walter: TAKAING UNDER SUBMISSION RE: MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 , MOTION for Summary Judgment of Ferrania Technologies, S.P.A. 94 MOTION of Defendant Nortek (M.C.O.), Ltd., for Partial Summary Judgment of non-infringement 97 . The motions are taken under submission. these matters will be deemed submitted on the vacated hearing date and the clerk will notify the parties when the court has reached a decision. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: None present. (shb, ) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-08 114 0 STATEMENT of GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-08 115 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-08 116 0 DECLARATION of JOSEPH B. BAIN IN SUPPORT of Ferrania USA, Inc. OPPOSITION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-08 117 0 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUHTORITES in Opposition to MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-08 118 0 DECLARATION of JIMMY CHAN IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION of Fujii Photo Film Co., Ltd for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et, ) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-08 119 0 NOTICE OF LODGING OF AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION for Summary Judgment of Ferrania Technologies, S.P.A. 94 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (et) (Entered: 01/20/2007)
2007-01-24 120 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Date to lodge the pretrial conference order, file motions in limine, memorandum of contentions of fact and law, pretrial exhibit stipulations, summary of witness testimony and time estimates, file status report regarding settlement, agreed upon set of jury instructions and verdict forms, file joint stipulation regarding disputed instructions, verdicts etc is continued from 2/9/07 to 2/16/07. Pretrial conference and date to file Proposed Voir Dire Questions and agreed-to Statement of the Case is continued from 10:00 on 2/23/07 to 10:00 on 3/2/07. All other dates in the 11/7/06 Order, a copy of which is attached hereto to remain the same.(ir, ) (Entered: 01/25/2007)
2007-01-16 121 0 NOTICE OF ERRATA re Notice of Filing Signature Page of Chan Declaration in support of MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (jag, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)
2007-01-16 122 0 NOTICE OF ERRATA re EVIDENCE in support of MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (jag, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)
2007-01-16 123 0 NOTICE OF ERRATA re DECLARATION of JIMMY CHAN in support of OPPOSITION to MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (jag, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)
2007-01-16 124 0 DECLARATION of JOSEPH W BAIN in support of OPPOSITION to MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendants' Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims 91 filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (jag, ) (Entered: 01/26/2007)
2007-01-18 125 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN OPPOSITION TO FUJI'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON DEFENDANTS' UNENFORCEABILITY AND INVALIDITY AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND COUNTERCLAIMS(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 126 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL DECLARATION OF JOSEPH W. BAIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITION TO FUJI'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 127 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL JOINT STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO FUJI'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 128 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL OPPOSITION OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD TO DEFENDANT NORTEK (M.C.O.) LET'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMEN(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 129 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT IN SUPPORT OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT NORTEK (M.C.O.) LET'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 130 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL OPPOSITION OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S TO DEFENDANT FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, S.P.A.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 131 0 SSEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT IN SUPPORT OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, S.P.A.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 132 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL EXHIBITS 1-3, 5-6, 9-18 TO DECLARATION OF KEVIN C. ECKER IN SUPPORT OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, S.P.A.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMEN(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 133 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' OPPOSITIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTIONS FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 134 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT TO OPPOSITION OF FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, S.P.A. RE '087' PATENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 135 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON DEFENDANTS' UNENFORCEABILITY AND INVALIDITY AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND COUNTERCLAIMS RE '649' PATEN(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 136 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - DECLARATION OF KEVIN C. ECKER IN SUPPORT OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S REPLY MEMORANDUMS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT(jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-18 137 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE OF ERRATA RE: CONFIDENTIAL EXHIBITS 1 TO 18 TO DECLARATION OF KEVIN C. ECKER IN SUPPORT OF FUJI PHOTO FILM CO, LTD'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, S.P.A.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (jj, ) (Entered: 01/29/2007)
2007-01-12 138 0 DECLARATION of KEVIN C. ECKER in Support of Reply Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 91 filed by Plaintif Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 139 0 DECLARATION of ALFRED H. BELLOWS IN SUPPORT of Fuji Photo Film LTD's Opposition to MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 97 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 140 0 STATEMENT OF GENUINE ISSUES OF Materal Fact and Conclusions of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Oppositions to Plaintiff's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 91 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 141 0 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION Partial Summary Judgment 91 to Opposition of Ferrania Technologies, SPA Re '087 Patent filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 142 0 DECLARATION of ALFRED H. BELLOWS in Support of Fuji Photo Film Co Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment 91 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 143 0 STATEMENT of OF GENUINE ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT In Reply to Fuji's Opposition to Nortek's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 144 0 REPLY TO FUJI'S STATEMENT OF Material Fact in Support of MOTION for Summary Judgment 97 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 145 0 REPLY TO FUJI'S OPPOSITION to Nortek's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by Defendant Nortek (Macao). (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 146 0 DECLARATION of DOUG HALE IN SUPPORT Of MOTION for Summary Judgment 94 filed by Defendants Ferrania Technologies SpA. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 147 0 DECLARATION OF MARK M. ZYLKA In Support of Defendant's Reply to Fuji's Opposition to Nortek's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 filed by Defendant Nortek (Macao). (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 148 0 REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTOIN for Summary Judgment 94 filed by Defendants Ferrania Technologies SpA. (yl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-18 149 0 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: ORDERING Application to File Documents Under Seal, Proposed Order, Opposition, Statement of Genunine Issues, Statement of Decision denying Motion for Summary Judgment proposed, Evidence in Support, Confidential Exhibits submitted by Defendant Ferrania USA Inc received on 1/9/07 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Proposed under seal documents are not in envelopes.(jj, ) Modified on 1/30/2007 (jj, ). (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-18 150 0 NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge John F. Walter: ORDERING Application to File Documents Under Seal, Proposed Order, Statement of Genunine Issues of Material Fact, Opposition, Evidence in support, Confidential Statement of Decision denying Motion for Partial Summary Judgment submitted by Defendant Nortek (BVI) received on 1/9/07 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Proposed under seal documents are not in envelopes.(jj, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-22 151 0 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd, re Response in Opposition to Motion, 115 , MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion, 117 , Motion Related Document, 119 , Declaration (Motion related), Declaration (Motion related) 118 , Declaration (Motion related), Declaration (Motion related) 116 , Statement (Motion related), Statement (Motion related) 114 , was served on 1/9/07. (bp, ) (Entered: 01/30/2007)
2007-01-12 152 0 FUJI FILIM CO., LTD'S REPLY MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion for Partial SummaryJudmgent on Defendant's Unenforceability and Invalidity Affirmative Defennses and Counterclaims Re '649 Patent filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (yl, ) (Entered: 02/02/2007)
2007-02-02 153 0 MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS): Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 91 is GRANTED IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter Court Reporter: None Present. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/05/2007)
2007-02-02 154 0 MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS) Defendant Ferrania Technologies Motion for Summary Judgment 94 is DENIED IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter Court Reporter: None Present. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/05/2007)
2007-02-02 155 0 MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS) Defendant Motion for Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement 97 is DENIED IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter Court Reporter: None Present. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/05/2007)
2007-02-09 156 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendants filed by Defendants and Counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/12/2007)
2007-02-09 157 0 DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendants 156 filed by Defendants and counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/12/2007)
2007-02-09 158 0 MEMORANDUM in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for ALL Defendants 156 (UNOPPOSED IN PRINCIPAL BY OPPOSING COUNSEL) filed by Defendants and counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/12/2007)
2007-02-12 159 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for all Defendants (Unopposed in Principle by Opposing Counsel) filed by Defendants and counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 3/5/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Lodged order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/13/2007)
2007-02-12 160 0 MEMORANDUM of points and authorities in Support of MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for all defendants 159 filed by Defendants and Counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/13/2007)
2007-02-12 161 0 DECLARATION of Joseph E Bain in support of MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for all Defendants (Unopposed in Principle by Opposing Counsel) 159 filed by Defendants and Counterclaimants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/13/2007)
2007-02-13 162 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter DENYING EX PARTE APPLICATION OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendants ( 156 (shb, ) Modified on 3/28/2007 (shb, ). (Entered: 02/13/2007)
2007-02-12 163 0 RESPONSE to Akerman Senterfitt Ex Parte Application to Withdraw as Attorney 156 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/15/2007)
2007-02-12 164 0 RESPONSE to Akerman Senterfitt Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record 159 filed by Defendants Ferrania USA Inc, Ferrania Technologies SpA. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/15/2007)
2007-02-13 165 0 RESPONSE to Akerman Senterfitts Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record 156 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Achiever USA, Nortek (Macao), Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/20/2007)
2007-02-16 166 0 JOINT WITNESS LIST filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 167 0 JOINT STATUS REPORT on Settlement filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 168 0 CLEAN VERSION OF JOINT JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 169 0 CLEAN VERSION OF CONTESTED JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 170 0 APPENDIX of Authorities in support of Plaintiffs Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law 183 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) Modified on 2/21/2007 (ir, ). (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 171 0 JOINT PRETRIAL EXHIBIT Stipulation filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 172 0 JOINT DEPOSITION DESIGNATION filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 173 0 JOINT AGREED UPON JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 174 0 CONTESTED JURY INSTRUCTIONS filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 175 0 JOINT Pretrial Conference Order filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 176 0 TRIAL BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 177 0 JOINT DISPUTED VERDICT FORMS filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 178 0 JOINT MOTIONS IN LIMINE (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) to Preclude A Reasonable Royalty Model Based on 1997 as the date of the Hypothetical Negotiation, Presentation of a Reasonable Royalty Model based on the Single use camera as the Patented Invention, Any References to Jazz Photo Corporation and/or Mr. Jack Benum, References to any Defendant as a Serial or Repeat Infringer, Any References to Defendants Cameras NOT at Issue, Various Newly Asserted Joint Liablity Theories, Fuji from Referencing the Commercial Success of its Single Use Camera, Fuji from Offering the Entire Profit of Any Camera at Issue as Part of its Reasonable Royalty Model (#9, 10) to Exclude Pliantiffs Trial Exhibit Number 721, Prior Settlement Negotiations with Some of the Defendants filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 3/9/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge John F. Walter.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 179 0 DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain in support of Defendants Motions in Limine 178 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 180 0 APPENDIX of Exhibits in support of Defendants Motions in Limine 178 (Volume I) filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 181 0 APPENDIX of Exhibits in support of Defendants Motions in Limine 178 (Volume 2) filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 182 0 APPENDIX of Exhibits in support of Defendants Motions in Limine 178 (Volume 3) filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-16 183 0 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-20 184 0 APPLICATION AND ORDER DENIED by Judge John F. Walter regarding Order to file documents and deposition Testimony filed in connection with the 3/2/07 Pretrial Conference underseal.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-23 185 0 JOINT MOTION IN LIMINE to Exclude Testimony of Defendants Proposed Damages Expert Jeffrey H Kinrich filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-23 186 0 DECLARATION of Matthew W Siegal in support of its Memorandum of Law in support of its Motion in limine to Exclude Testimony of Defendants Proposed Damages Expert Jeffrey H Kinrich 185 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (PUBLIC VERSION)(ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-23 187 0 DECLARATION of Kevin C Ecker in support of its opposition to Defendants Motions in limine 178 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (PUBLIC VERSION) (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-23 188 0 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd.(ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-23 189 0 JOINT PRE-TRIAL Exhibit Stipulation filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-22 190 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 3/19/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Lodged Proposed Order. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-23 191 0 DECLARATION of Kevin C Ecker in support of its Motion to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd 190 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-22 192 0 DECLARATION of Kozo Watanabe in support of its Motion to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd 190 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-22 193 0 APPENDIX of Authorities in support of Plaintiffs motion to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd 190 filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-26 194 0 REPLY Memorandum in support of Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for Defendants 159 filed by Defendants. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-26 195 0 DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain in support of Reply Memorandum in support of Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for Defendants 159 filed by Defendants. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-26 196 0 NOTICE OF ERRATA regarding Defendants Appendix of Evidence in support of Defendants Motions in Limine 193 filed by Defendants. (ir, ) (Entered: 02/27/2007)
2007-02-27 197 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge John F. Walter: On the Court's own motion, the Pretrial Conference is contunued to March 5, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. The Court advances the hearing on Plaintiff's MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd 190 Motion reset for hearing on 3/5/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Defendants shall file any opposition to Plaintiff's Motion no later than March 1, 2007. Defendants shall deliver a courtesy copy of any opposition to Chambers at the time of filing. IT IS SO ORDERED.Court Reporter: None Present. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/28/2007)
2007-02-28 198 0 APPLICATION AND ORDER TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 79-5.1 by Judge John F. Walter: IT IS ORDERED that The Clerk shall file the following documents, filed concurrently herewith under seal. (1) Confidential Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of Matthew W Siegel in support of Fuji Photo Film Co, Ltd., Memorandum of Law in Support of its Motion in Limine to Exclude testimony and Expert Report of Defendants' Proposed Damages Expert Jeffrey J Kinrigh and (2) Confidential Exhibit 6 and 8 to the Declaration of Kevin C Ecker in support of Fuji's Opposition to Defendants' Motions in Limine. IT IS SO ORDERED.(shb, ) (Entered: 03/02/2007)
2007-03-01 199 0 MINUTES: TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held. Court and counsel confer regarding status of settlement. Based on the settlement of this action, the Court continues the following dates: Pretrial Conference 7/13/07 at 10:00, Hearing on Motions in Limine 7/20/2007, Jury Trial 7/31/2007 08:30 AM. Defendants Motion to withdraw as attorneys of record for all Defendants 156 filed is continued to 4/2/07 at 1:30. Court DENIES Motion of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd for substitution of Fujifilm Corporation as Plaintiff 190 filed 2/22/07 without prejudice to refiling. Counsel shall file a joint report regarding status of settlement on or before 3/26/07. Counsel shall lodge a stipulation regarding continance of all pretrial and trial dates as discussed by Judge John F. Walter Court Reporter: None. (ir, ) Modified on 3/7/2007 (ir, ). (Entered: 03/07/2007)
2007-03-06 200 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: Pretrial conference date and date to file Proposed Voir Dire questions and Agreed-to Statement of the case is continued from 3/5/07 at 10:00 to 7/13/07 at 10:00. Hearing date on motion in limine and disputed jury instructions is continued from 3/9/07 at 10:00 to 7/20/07 at 10:00; Parties shall file a joint settlement status report regarding the execution of a formal Settlement Agreement on or before 3/26/07; Hearing date on Akerman Senterfitt Motion to withdraw as Attorneys of Record for Defendants 159 is continued from 3/5/07 at 1:30 to 4/2/07 at 1:30 provided the formal Settlement Agreement is executed; Jury trial is continued from 8:30 on 3/13/07 to 8:30 on 7/31/07 and extending for five days; Parties shall notify the Court once the Initial Payments are satisfactorily received elimnating the need to proceed to trial. Motion of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd for Substitution of Fujifilm Corporation as Plainitff 190 is dismissed without prejudice to refile. (ir, ) Modified on 3/7/2007 (ir, ). Modified on 3/29/2007 (sr, ). (Entered: 03/07/2007)
2007-02-28 201 0 SEALED DOCUMENT-DECLARATION of Kevin C.Ecker in support of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd's opposition to defendants' motions in limine 178 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/15/2007)
2007-02-28 202 0 SEALED DOCUMENT-DECLARATION of Matthew W. Siegel in support of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd's memorandum of law in support of its motion inlimine to exclude the testimony and expert report of defendants' proposed damages expert Jeffrey H. Kinrich 185 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (bp, ) (Entered: 03/15/2007)
2007-03-01 203 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd 190 filed by defendants. (jag, ) (Entered: 03/15/2007)
2007-03-01 204 0 DECLARATION of JOSEPH W BAIN in support of OPPOSITION to MOTION to Substitute Plaintiff Fujifilm Corporation Ltd for Plaintiff Fuji Photo Fim Co Ltd 190 filed by defendants. (jag, ) (Entered: 03/16/2007)
2007-03-26 205 0 FUJI'S SETTLEMENT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (shb, ) (Entered: 03/27/2007)
2007-03-26 206 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge John F. Walter :, Resetting hearing as to EX PARTE APPLICATION OF AKERMAN SENTERFITT to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendants 156 Motion reset for hearing on 4/16/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. The parties shall file, on or before April 6, 2007, a Joint Statement advising the curt as to the status of Defendant's compliance as of April 6, with the terms of the parties' settlement agreement. IT IS SO ORDERED.Court Reporter: None present. (shb, ) (Entered: 03/27/2007)
2007-03-19 207 0 OPPOSITION to Akerman Senterfitt MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for all Defendants 159 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (jp) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
2007-03-19 208 0 DECLARATION of MATTHEW W SIEGAL in support of Conditional Opposition to Akerman Senterfitt MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for all Defendants 159 filed by plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (jp) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
2007-04-02 209 0 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS ORDER) held before Judge John F. Walter: In light of Defendants' Settlement Status Report filed on 3/30/07, in which Defendants state they intend to file a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement to be set for hearing on 4/23/07, the Court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the hearing on Akerman Senterfitt's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for all Defendants 159 to 4/23/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter.Court Reporter: None. (mg, ) (Entered: 04/03/2007)
2007-04-02 210 0 APPLICATION to File Confidential Portions of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement Under Seal; filed by Defendants. Lodged document; lodged order. (mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-02 211 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement filed by Defendants. Motion set for hearing on 4/23/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. (mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-02 212 0 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in Support of Defendants' MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 filed by Defendants (mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-02 213 0 DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain in support of Defendants' MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 filed by Defendants (mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-03 214 0 SEALED DOCUMENT- [Confidential] Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement(mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-03 215 0 SEALED DOCUMENT- [Confidential] Declaration of Joseph W Bain in support of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement(mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-03 216 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter granting Defendants' Application to File Confidential Portions of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement Under Seal 210 . The Clerk is hereby ordered to file the following portions of the Settlement Agreement and documents evidencing its formation under seal: 1) Confidential portions of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement (pages 2:18 - 3:8, page 6:6-9; pages 7:25 - 9:15, 24-28 (footnote 1); page 10:1-5); 2) Confidential Paragraphs 9-10 and Confidential Exhibits Nos. A, B, G, H-M of Declaration of Joseph W Bain in support of Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement. (mg, ) (Entered: 04/04/2007)
2007-04-18 217 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge John F. Walter : The court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the hearing on Akerman Senterfitt's motion to withdraw as counsel of record for all defendants, currently on calendar for 4/23/07, to 5/14/07 at 1:30 p.m. 159 . Court Reporter: None present. (bp, ) (Entered: 04/19/2007)
2007-03-30 218 0 Settlement STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (lm, ) (Entered: 04/19/2007)
2007-04-04 219 0 JOINT SETTLEMENT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/23/2007)
2007-04-23 220 0 MINUTES: Hearing on Defendant Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement; Order continuing hearing on Akerman Senterfitt Motion to withdraw as counsel of record for all defendants. Case called and counsel make their apperances. Court CONTINUES the hearing on Defendants Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 to 6/8/07 at 9:00 am. Court ordres Mr Watanabe to be present at the 6/8/07 hearing for cross eximation by Defendants. Additionally Court orders that a reprsentatie of Plaintiff with decision-making authority shall attend the 6/8/07 hearing. Similarly the Court orders that one or more representatives of the Defendants with decision-making authority on behalf of all Defendants shall be present at the 6/8/07 hearing. Court orders Defendants to deposit their initial payment of $750,000 with the Clerk of the Court. Defendants shall deposit their second payment of $1,000,000 with the Clerk of the Court on or before 6/1/07. Parties shall then meet and confer to attempt to resolve the Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and shall file a status report regarding the results of their efforts no later than 6/6/07. Court will defer issuing the Order to Show Cause regarding the confidentiality of the documents filed under seal in conjunction with the Motion to enforce settlement agreement until after the 6/8/07 hearing. Court CONTINUES the hearing on Akerman Senterfitts Motion to withdraw as counsel of Records for all Defendants 159 currently on calendar for 5/14/07 to 7/9/07 at 1:30. Clerk shall serve a copy of this Minute Order on all parties to this action IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge John F. Walter Court Reporter: Victoria Valine. (ir, ) (Entered: 04/27/2007)
2007-04-10 221 0 APPLICATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: to file documents and exhibits in support of plaintiffs opposition to defendants motion to enforce settlement agreement to be filed under seal. The Clerk shall file the following documents, filed concurrently herewith, under seal: Plaintiffs Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to defendants motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement; declaration of Matthew W. Siegal; Exhibit 1-16 to the declaration of Matthew W. Siegal; declaration of Kozo Watanabe and Exhibits to 1-9 to the declaration of Kozo Watanabe.(et) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-04-10 222 0 SEAL DOCUMENT-CONFIDENTIAL DECLARATION of MATTHEW W. SIEGAL in support of plaintiff opposition to defendants MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 . (et) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-04-10 223 0 SEALED DOCUMENT-CONFIDENTIAL PLAINTIFF MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition to defendants MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 . (et) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-04-10 224 0 SEALED DOCUMENT-CONFIDENTIAL DECLARATION of KOZO WATANABE in support of plaintiff opposition to defendants MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 . (et) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-04-10 225 0 SEALED DOCUMENT-PROOF OF SERVICE. (et) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-05-04 226 0 FERRANIA DEFENDANTS' NOTICE OF DEPOSIT. Deposited check #107876 in the amount of $625,000.00 with fiscal. (mg, ) (Entered: 05/08/2007)
2007-04-16 227 0 APPLICATION for Leave to File Portions of Defendants Reply to Fuji opposition to Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement under seal filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
2007-04-16 228 0 REPLY to Fuji Opposition to Defendants Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
2007-04-16 229 0 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Joseph W Bain in support of Defendants Reply to Fuji Opposition to Defendants Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 filed by Defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Ferrania Technologies SpA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
2007-04-19 230 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter, GRANTING APPLICATION for Leave to File Portions of Defendants Reply to Fuji opposition to Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement under seal 227 . (ca) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
2007-04-19 231 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL DEFENDANTS REPLY to FUJI Opposition to MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement. (ca ) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
2007-04-19 232 0 SEALED DOCUMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENTAL Declaration of Joseph W. Bain in support of defendants reply to FUJI opposition to MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement. (ca ) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
2007-05-18 233 0 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 4/23/07. Court Reporter: Victoria L. Valine. (lom) (Entered: 05/18/2007)
2007-05-22 234 0 ORDER by Judge John F. Walter continuing Defendants' MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 to 6/18/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge John F. Walter. Counsel shall file settlement status report on 6/6/07 (mg, ) (Entered: 05/23/2007)
2007-05-25 235 0 NOTICE OF ORDER Continuing Hearing Date for Defendants' MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement 211 filed by Defendants (mg, ) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
2007-05-18 236 0 NOTICE of Second Deposit filed by defendants Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, Ferrania USA Inc, Fitra Investmenti S P A, Nortek (Macao), DCS Technology, Nortek (BVI), Achiever USA, Achiever Industries Ltd. (ca) (Entered: 06/07/2007)
2007-05-21 237 0 STIPULATION and Request for Order continuing hearing date for Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement filed by Defendants Achiever Industries Ltd. Lodged order. (mg) (Entered: 06/08/2007)
2007-06-18 238 0 MINUTES before Judge Percy Anderson: Settlement Conference. A settlement conference is held. The matter is not resolved. Court Reporter: Cindy Nirenberg. Modified on 6/20/2007 (jp). (Entered: 06/20/2007)
2007-06-18 239 0 FINAL JUDGMENT ON CONSENT BETWEEN PLAINTIFF AND FERRANIA USA INC AND FERRANIA TECHNOLOGIES, SPa. Ferrania agrees to substitution of Fujifilm Corporation as plaintiff; (see document for complete details); parties agree to waive all right to appeal from this judgment; all other claims and counterclaims brought under same series of transactions etc are dismissed with prejudice; each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees; Clerk of the court is authorized to release to Fuji the $625,000.00 heretofore paid into the court by Ferrania by Judge Percy Anderson for Judge John F Walters(lc) Modified on 6/20/2007 (sr, ). Modified on 6/20/2007 (sr, ). Modified on 6/21/2007 (lc, ). Modified on 6/21/2007 (lc, ). Modified on 6/21/2007 (lc, ). (Entered: 06/20/2007)
2007-06-20 240 0 MINUTES before Judge John F. Walter: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement AS MOOT (filed 4/2/07; 211 ); ORDER DENYING AKERMAN SENTERFITT MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for all Defendants AS MOOT (filed 2/12/07; Docket 159 ). ORDER DENYING MOTIONS IN LIMINE AS MOOT. In light of the settlement reached by the parties on 6/12/2007 which was placed on the record before the Honorable Percy Anderson, Akerman Senterfitt Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for all Defendant is DENIED as moot. Defendants Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement is also DENIED as moot. All Motoins In Limine filed by the parties, which are currently set for hearing on 7/20/2007, are DENIED as moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. Court Reporter: Non Present. (jp) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
2007-06-19 241 0 MINUTES of Settlement Conference held before Judge Percy Anderson: A Settlement Conference is held. The matter is resolved. The settlement is placed on the record. Court Reporter: Cindy Nirenberg.(mg) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
2007-06-06 242 0 JOINT SETTLEMENT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd. (bp) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
2007-07-09 243 0 FINAL JUDGMENT ON CONSENT by Judge John F. Walter, Between Plaintiff and Achiever Defendants. The parties hereto, Plaintiff Fuji Film Corporation by substitution for Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd and Defendants Achiever Industries Ltd, Achiever Group (Holdings) Ltd, Yet Chan a/k/a Jimmy Chan, DC Tech Industry Corp, Cindy Yang, DCS Technology Ltd, Nortek (Macao), Nortek Group Limited, Achiever USA (Achiever Defendants), having settled the above-captioned action and having agreed to this Final Judgment on Consent: It Is Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that: this Court has jurisidiction over the subject matter. Achiever defendants consent to substitution of Fujifilm Corporation. Fujifilm Corporation is the owner of the Fuji Patents Nos. 4,833,495; 4,855,774; 4,884,087; 4,954,857; 4,972,649; 5,063,400; 5,235,364; 5,381,200 and Re 34,168. Defendants acknowledge they have infringed the Fuji Patents. (See document for further details). Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees. The Clerk of the Court shall pay to FUJIFILM Corporation the $1,125,000 deposited by Nortek (Macao Commercial Offshore) Limited, also known as Nortek (MCO) Limited, upon receipt by the Clerk of notice of signature of the Settlement Agreement by Achiever Defendants and FUJIFILM Corporation. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated )(mg) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
2007-07-09 244 0 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/18/07, re: Settlement agreement. Court Reporter: Cindy L. Nirenberg. (ml) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
2007-08-16 245 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: (1) paragraph (11) of the Ferrania Final Judgment be amended as follows: (11) The Clerk of the Court is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Fuji any interest accumulated on the $625,000 principal heretofore paid into the Court by Ferrania and release to Fujii. (2) paragraph (12) of the Acheiver Final Judgment be amended as follows: (12) The Clerk of the Court is ordered to pay $100 of the $1,125,100 principal deposited by Nortek, plus $4900 of any interest accumlated on the Nortek Principal or a total of $5,000, to Nortek c/o Joseph W Bain at Akerman,Senterfitt LLP. Clerk of the Court is further ordered to pay $1,125,000 of the Nortek Principal, plus any accumpated interest on the Nortek Principal in excess of $4900, to Fuji.(ir) (Entered: 08/17/2007)
2008-11-25 246 0 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 8/20/08 12:00 pm. Court Reporter Cindy Nirenberg, cindycsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 12/16/2008. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/26/2008. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/23/2009. (Nirenberg, Cindy) (Entered: 11/25/2008)
2008-12-03 247 0 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 8/20/08 12:00 pm (Nirenberg, Cindy) (Entered: 12/03/2008)