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Docket Text
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| April 13, 2005 |
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COMPLAINT against defendant Mattel Inc.(Filing fee $ 250) Jury demanded. , filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc.(rrey, ) (Entered: April 15, 2005)
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| April 13, 2005 |
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20 Day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Mattel Inc. (rrey, ) (Entered: April 15, 2005)
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| April 13, 2005 |
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (rrey, ) (Entered: April 15, 2005)
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| April 14, 2005 |
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STANDING ORDER by Judge Consuelo B. Marshall,Read this Order Carefully. It Controls the Procedures Used in This Case.(bg, ) (Entered: April 18, 2005)
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| April 21, 2005 |
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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc, upon Mattel Inc c/o CT Corporation System (as agent for service of process) served on 4/13/2005, answer due 5/3/2005. The
Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by FRCP statute, upon CT Corporation Systems Inc, registered agent by serving Vivian Imperial, process specialist. Due Dilligence
declaration not attached. Original Summons not returned. (bg, ) (Entered: April 22, 2005)
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| April 25, 2005 |
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PREPARED ORDER RE TRANSFER Pursuant to General Order 224 (Related Case) by Clerk; related to CV 04-3431 NM (RNBx). (rn, ) (Entered: April 25, 2005)
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| April 27, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. Related Case(s): CV 04-9059 NM (RNBx) (rn, ) (Entered: April 28, 2005)
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| April 27, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. (bp, ) (Entered: April 28, 2005)
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| April 28, 2005 |
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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 224 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: CV 04-3431 NM (RNBx). Case transfered from Judge Consuelo B. Marshall and Ralph Zarefsky to Judge
Nora M. Manella and Robert N. Block for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 05-2727 NM (RNBx).Signed by Judge Nora M. Manella
(rn, ) (Entered: April 28, 2005)
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| May 3, 2005 |
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STANDING ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella, Read this Order Carefully. It Controls this Case and Differs in Some Respects from the Local Rules.(bg, ) (Entered: May 3, 2005)
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| May 3, 2005 |
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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM - Transferred Case filed. Counsel is directed to file the Questionnaire with the Court no later than five days before the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure 26(f) meeting of parties.(bg, ) (Entered: May 3, 2005)
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| May 3, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : Counsel are notified that the above entitled action has been recently transferred to this Court. The correct number for this case
is now CV 05-02727-NM(RNBx). All subsequent documents filed with the court must reflect this case number.Court Reporter: not reported. (bg, ) (Entered: May 3, 2005)
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| May 5, 2005 |
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STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella Mattels time in which to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended for ten days, to and including 5/13/2005.(bg, ) (Entered:
05/05/2005)
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| May 13, 2005 |
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss and/or Strike allegations in paragraphs 75 and 113 of the Complaint; Memorandum of points and authorites filed by defendant Mattel Inc. Motion set
for hearing on 8/8/2005 at 10:00 AM before Honorable Nora M. Manella. Lodged proposed order. (bg, ) (Entered: May 18, 2005)
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| May 13, 2005 |
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ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by defendant Mattel Inc.(bg, ) (Entered: May 18, 2005)
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| May 13, 2005 |
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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss allegations in paragraphs 75 and 113 of the Complaint 13 filed by defendant Mattel Inc. (bg, ) (Entered: May 18, 2005)
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| May 16, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : Counsel are notified that a Scheduling Conference is set for 9/12/2005 09:00 AM before Honorable Nora M. Manella. Counsel are
reminded that their joint status report in conformance with Rule 26(f) and this Courts requirements, in the Standing Order, is to be filed no later than 8/22/05. This case is part of the
ADR Pilot Program. Court Reporter: not present. (bg, ) (Entered: May 16, 2005)
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| May 16, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : The Court sets the following briefing schedule for defendants MOTION to Dismiss and strike portions of the complaint 13 and for
judicial notice; opposition to be filed no later than 6/3/2005 Reply if any to be filed no later than 6/17/2005. The Motion remains setf or hearing on 8/8/2005 at 10:00 AM before
Honorable Nora M. Manella.Court Reporter: Not present. (bg, ) (Entered: May 18, 2005)
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| May 20, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : Now that the Ninth Circuit has granted Mattels petition for permission to file an interlocutory appeal, all discovery in these
actions is stayed pending the determination of the appal. The stay of discovery also applies to pending and prospective disocvery motions, Case stayed.Court Reporter: not present. (bg, )
(Entered: May 20, 2005)
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| June 3, 2005 |
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DECLARATION of Diana M. Torres Re Local Rule 7-3 Conference filed by Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (ca, ) (Entered: June 9, 2005)
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| June 3, 2005 |
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MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss and Strike Portions of the Complaint 13 filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (ca, ) (Entered: June 9, 2005)
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| June 8, 2005 |
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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. re Declaration (non-motion) 18 , MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion 19 , was served upon Michael T Zeller, Esq by personal
service on 6/3/05. (bg, ) (Entered: June 13, 2005)
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| June 17, 2005 |
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DECLARATION of DECLARATION of Michael T. Zeller regarding Defendant Mattel Inc Compliance with Local Rule 7-3 filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. (jp, ) (Entered: June 22, 2005)
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| June 17, 2005 |
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REPLY IN FURTHER SUPPORT to MOTION to Dismiss allegations in paragraphs 75 and 113 of the Complaint And Strike Portions of Complaint 13 filed by defendant Mattel Inc. (bg, ) (Entered:
06/23/2005)
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| June 20, 2005 |
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NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements Filed (bg, ) (Entered: June 21, 2005)
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| June 20, 2005 |
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Notice of Lodging of ORIGINAL SIGNATURE PAGE re Declaration of Michael T Zeller 23 , filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. (bg, ) (Entered: June 29, 2005)
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| June 21, 2005 |
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NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella ORDERING Declaration of Michael T. Zeller submitted by Defendant Mattel Inc received on 6/17/2005 to be filed and
processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk. (jp, ) (Entered: June 22, 2005)
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| June 30, 2005 |
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REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION REGARDING TRADEMARK (cc: form mailed to Washington, D.C.) (Opening) (jp, ) (Entered: July 12, 2005)
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| August 4, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : Counsel are notified that the Court will issue a ruling on defendants, RE: MOTION to Dismiss and strike portions of the complaint
13 and request for judicial notice without oral argument. The motion is taken off the 8/8/05 calendar. The matter stands submitted. Court Reporter: Not reported. (bg, ) (Entered:
08/05/2005)
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| August 17, 2005 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Nora M. Manella : Counsel are notified that as a result of the discovery in this matter being stayed pending the outcome of the interlocutory appeal
in case CV04-09059-NM(RNRx), the Scheduling Conference set for 9/12/05 is taken off calendar. No later than 1 week after being notified of the ruling by the Court of Appeals counsel shall
notify this Court of siad ruling. After receipt of the ruling by the Court of Appeals the Scheduling Conference will be re-set. Court Reporter: Not present. (bg, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
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| August 17, 2005 |
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***Terminated all deadlines and hearings. (bg, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
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| August 26, 2005 |
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ORDER AND OPINION by Judge Nora M. Manella Granting in part and Denying in part re: MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint 13 . Mattels Motion is granted insofar as
it requests that MGAs allegations regarding the brewer litigation be stricken, otherwise, Mattle Motion is denied. No later than 9/19/05, Mattel shall file an Amended Answer. (bg, )
(Entered: August 26, 2005)
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| September 13, 2005 |
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ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) 1 and Demand for Jury Trial filed by defendant Mattel Inc.(bg, ) (Entered: September 21, 2005)
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| April 3, 2006 |
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MINUTES OF NOTICE VACATING ADR REFERRAL by Judge Nora M. Manella : Notice is given to the parties that the reference to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program, General Order
02-07 is vacated. All further settlement procedures in this action shall be pursuant to Local Rule R 16-14.Court Reporter: Not Reported. (bg, ) (Entered: April 4, 2006)
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| April 6, 2006 |
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ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE (#06-007) approved by Chief District Judge Alicemarie H. Stotler. Pursuant to the recommended procedure adopted by the Court for the Creation of the Calendar of
Judge Stephen G. Larson, this case is transfered from Judge Nora M. Manella to the calendar of Judge Stephen G. Larson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the
initials of the transferee Judge CV 05-2727 SGL (RNBx).(rn, ) (Entered: April 7, 2006)
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| April 18, 2006 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Stephen G. Larson: In light of the recent transfer of this case from the docket of Judge Nora Ma. Manella to the docket of Judge Stephen G.
Larson, the parties are ordered to file a joint status report with the court within 10 days of the entry of this Order. (am, ) (Entered: April 19, 2006)
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| April 19, 2006 |
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STANDING ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson (am, ) (Entered: April 20, 2006)
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| May 3, 2006 |
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JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc, Defendant Mattel Inc. (am, ) (Entered: May 4, 2006)
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| May 16, 2006 |
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MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Stephen G. Larson: The court orders the parties to show cause why this action should not be consolidated for all purposes with the two
related actions: CV04-9049 SGL (RNBx) and CV04-9059 SGL (RNBx). The parties briefs re consolidation must be filed no later than 6/05/05. The Court will address the matter at the hearing
on the motions set in this case and the related case on 6/26/06. The Court's stay order entered 5/20/06 is vacated. (am, ) (Entered: May 17, 2006)
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| June 5, 2006 |
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NOTICE OF FILING MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT IN RESPONSE filed by Defendant Mattel Inc to Order to Show Cause 35 . (mrgo, ) (Entered: June 6, 2006)
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| June 5, 2006 |
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MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Consolidation filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (mrgo, ) (Entered: June 6, 2006)
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| June 6, 2006 |
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MEMORANDUM IN RESPONSE filed by Defendant Mattel Inc to order to show cause 35 (mrgo, ) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 6, 2006 |
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DECLARATION of Jon D Corey in support of memorandum in response to order to show cause 35 filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. (mrgo, ) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 7, 2006 |
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NOTICE OF ERRATA REGARDING MEMORANDUM IN RESPONSE 38 TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASE NUMBERS 04-9049, 04-9059 AND 05-2727 SHOULD NOT BE CONSOLIDATED, filed by Defendant Mattel Inc. (de, )
(Entered: June 9, 2006)
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| June 16, 2006 |
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EX PARTE MOTION to Strike Mattel's Request for stay made in response to court's order to show cause why case nos. 04-9049,04-9059 and 05-2727 should not be consolidated or in the
alternative, requeast for leave to file an opposition to Mattel's request for stay filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (am, ) Modified on 6/19/2006 (am, ). (Entered: June 19, 2006)
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| June 16, 2006 |
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OPPOSITION to Mattel's request for stay filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (am, ) (Entered: June 19, 2006)
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| June 16, 2006 |
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DECLARATION of Paula E. Ambrosini in support of MGA's opposition to Mattel's request for stay filed by Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc. (am, ) (Entered: June 19, 2006)
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| June 16, 2006 |
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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc, re EX PARTE MOTION to Strike Mattel's Request for stay made in response to court's order to show cause why case nos.
04-9049,04-9059 and 05-2727 should not be consolidated or in the alternative, requeast for leave to file an opposition to Mattel's request for stay; OPPOSITION to Mattel's request for
stay; and DECLARATION of Paula E. Ambrosini in support of MGA's opposition to Mattel's request for stay , was served on 6/16/06. (am, ) (Entered: June 19, 2006)
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| June 19, 2006 |
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RESPONSE to EX PARTE MOTION to Strike 41 filed by defendant Mattel Inc. (am, ) (Entered: June 20, 2006)
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| June 19, 2006 |
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DECLARATION of Michael T. Zeller in support of response to EX PARTE MOTION to Strike 41 filed by defendant Mattel Inc. (am, ) (Entered: June 20, 2006)
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| June 19, 2006 |
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MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) RE CONSOLIDATION On May 16, 2006, this Court issued orders to show cause why the following three cases should not be consolidated: Bryant v. Mattel, Inc., CV
04-09049; Mattel, Inc. v. Bryant, CV 04-09059; MGA Entertainment, Inc. v. Mattel, Inc., CV 05-02727. All parties have responded, and the Court has reviewed those responses. Because the
Court has determined that these actions involve a number of common issues of law and fact, the Court orders that these three cases be consolidated for all purposes. Mattel's request that
the Court stay MGA Entertainment, Inc. v. Mattel, Inc., CV 05-02727, pending the outcome of the other two cases. The Court denies this request. For ease of record keeping, the Court
ORDERS that all further documents and proceedings occur under Bryant v. Mattel, 04-09049 SGL, and that Case Number CV 04-09059 and 05-02727 be CLOSED by the Clerk. Counsel are directed to
file all further documents under Case Number CV 04-09049. The first paragraph of any document filed with the Court shall inform the Court to which case(s) the document relates. IT IS SO
ORDERED.By Judge Stephen G. Larson (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)Court Reporter: none. (jh, ) (Entered: June 20, 2006)
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| June 19, 2006 |
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REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION REGARDING patent or trademark (cc: form mailed to Washington, D.C.) (Closing) (bg, ) (Entered: August 7, 2006)
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| February 12, 2007 |
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MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Stephen G. Larson: Counsel stipulated pursuant to Local Rule 16-14 to settlement procedure #3 to a retired judicial officer or other
private non-profit dispute resolution body for mediation type settlement proceedings. The Court approves the request and refers this case to an outside Mediator to act as the Settlement
Officer. The cutoff to complete the mandatory settlement procedures under Local Rule 16-14 is 12/3/07, in Case No. CV04-9059 SGL (RNBx) and the cutoff to complete the mandatory settlement
procedures under Local Rule 16-14 is 4/21/08 in Case No. CV05-2727 SGL (RNBx). The Court further ordered that both cases. 1. Non-Expert Deposition are limited to a total of 24 for each
side for both cases. 2. Expert Depositions are limited to a total of 20 for each side for both cases. 3. Interrogatories are limited to 50 for each side for both cases.Court Reporter:
Theresa Lanza. (am, ) (Entered: February 22, 2007)
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| February 21, 2007 |
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SCHEDULING ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson: Discovery cut-off 3/3/2008. Non-Discovery Motion Hearing Cutoff 4/7/08 at 10:00 AM. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/2/2008 at 11:00 AM
before Judge Stephen G. Larson. Jury Trial set for 7/1/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Stephen G. Larson.(am, ) (Entered: February 22, 2007)
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| April 23, 2007 |
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APPLICATION to File Under Seal Its Opposition to MGA and Bryants Joint Motion to Compel, the Declaration of Richard De Anda and Declaration of Timothy Alger, filed by plaintiff Mattel
Inc. Lodged Oppositions and Declarations. (de, ) (Entered: April 25, 2007)
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| April 23, 2007 |
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[PUBLIC REDACTED] OPPOSITION to MGA and Bryants Motion to Compel, etc. filed by plaintiff Mattel Inc. (de, ) (Entered: April 25, 2007)
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| April 24, 2007 |
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APPLICATION AND ORDER TO FILE UNDER SEAL ITS OPPOSITION TO MGA AND BRYANTS JOINT MOTION TO COMPEL, THE DECLARATION OF RICHARD DE ANDA AND THE DECLARATION OF TIMOTHY ALGER by Judge Stephen
G. Larson,(am, ) (Entered: April 25, 2007)
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| April 24, 2007 |
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SEALED DOCUMENT: OPPOSITION TO MGA and Bryants Joint Motion to (1) Compel Production of Certain Documents withheld under claim of privilege, (2) Attest to the Completeness of its February
2007 Production of March 2002 Investigation Documents and (3) De-Designate Attorneys Eyes Only Document. (am, ) (Entered: April 25, 2007)
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| April 24, 2007 |
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SEALED DOCUMENT: DECLARATION of Timothy L. Alger (am, ) (Entered: April 25, 2007)
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| April 26, 2007 |
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STIPULATION AND ORDER RE BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR (1) MGA'S MOTION TO COMPEL DATED 4/12/07 AND (2) MATTEL'S MOTIO TO COMPEL MGA TO PRODUCE WITNESSES FOR DEPSOTION DATED 4/13/07 by Judge
Special Master (am, ) (Entered: May 4, 2007)
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| September 21, 2007 |
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NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson ORDERING Amended Answer to Second Amended Answer and Counterclaim submitted by Plaintiff MGA Entertainment Inc
received on 9/19/07 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk.(am) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
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