Lucasfilm Ltd v. Shepperton Design Studios Limited et al

Plaintiff:Lucasfilm Ltd
Defendant:Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth and Does
 
Case Number:2:2005cv03434
Filed:May 6, 2005
 
Court:California Central District Court
Office:Western Division - Los Angeles Office [ Court Info ]
County:Marin
Presiding Judge: R Gary Klausner
Referring Judge: Margaret A. Nagle
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Copyrights
Cause:17:101 Copyright Infringement
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:Plaintiff

Date Filed

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Docket Text

May 6, 2005 1 COMPLAINT against defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth.(Filing fee $ 250) Jury Demanded. , filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd.(rrey, ) (Entered: May 13, 2005)
May 6, 2005   20 Day Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery)[1] as to Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. (rrey, ) (Entered: May 13, 2005)
May 6, 2005 2 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (rrey, ) (Entered: May 13, 2005)
May 6, 2005   REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION REGARDING COPYRIGHT (cc: form mailed to Washington, D.C.) (Opening) (rrey, ) (Entered: May 13, 2005)
May 6, 2005   FAX number for Attorney Peter J Anderson is 310-260-6040. (rrey, ) (Entered: May 13, 2005)
May 13, 2005 3 STANDING ORDER Regarding Newly Assigned Cases by Judge R. Gary Klausner: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge R. Gary Klausner. 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. (See document for further information)(dw, ) (Entered: May 16, 2005)
July 15, 2005 4 STIPULATION To Extend Time To Respond to Complaint for defendant Shepperton Design Studios and Defendant Andrew Ainsworth's time to answer move to dismiss or otherwise respond to Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd's Complaint is extended up to and including 8/15/2005. filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited; Andrew Ainsworth. (dw, ) (Entered: July 20, 2005)
August 16, 2005 5 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. (dw, ) (Entered: August 17, 2005)
August 16, 2005 6 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, memorandum filed by defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. Motion set for hearing on 9/19/2005 at 09:00 AM before Honorable R. Gary Klausner. Lodged order. (dmjr, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
August 16, 2005 7 DECLARATION of L A Winfree re MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. (dmjr, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
August 16, 2005 8 DECLARATION of Andrew Ainsworth re MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. (dmjr, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
August 16, 2005 9 DECLARATION of Daniel Simental filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth. (dmjr, ) (Entered: August 18, 2005)
September 2, 2005 10 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 2, 2005 11 DECLARATION of Craig Rundels re opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 2, 2005 12 DECLARATION of P J Anderson re opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 2, 2005 13 DECLARATION of Howard Roffman re opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 2, 2005 14 DECLARATION of Jason Hayes re opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 2, 2005 15 DECLARATION of Raymond Black re opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dmjr, ) (Entered: September 14, 2005)
September 12, 2005 17 REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION To their Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth. (yl, ) (Entered: 09/20/2005)
September 12, 2005 18 DECLARATION of Andrew Ainsworth in Support of MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth. (yl, ) (Entered: 09/20/2005)
September 12, 2005 19 DECLARATION of GEMMA CULLIS In Support of Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] filed by Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth. (yl, ) (Entered: 09/20/2005)
September 15, 2005 16 MINUTES OF (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Court hereby advises counsel that the above-referenced motion set for hearing on 9/19/05 at 9:00am is UNDER SUBMISSION and taken off the motion calendar. (See document for further information) RE: MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction [6] Court Reporter: Not Reported. (dw, ) (Entered: September 16, 2005)
October 3, 2005 20 MINUTES OF (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: DENIED RE: MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction[6] Court Reporter: Not Reported. (dw, ) (Entered: October 4, 2005)
November 15, 2005 21 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT For Copyright Infringement Unfair Competiton and Trademark Infringement [Demand for Jury Trial] against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth, Does amending Complaint - (Discovery)[1] ,filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd (dw, ) (Entered: November 17, 2005)
November 28, 2005   Summons Issued re First Amended Complaint, [21] as to Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth, Does. (dw, ) (Entered: November 29, 2005)
February 7, 2006 22 PROOF OF SERVICE of Summons and First Amended Complaint Executed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd, upon Shepperton Design Studios Limited served on 12/21/2005, answer due 1/10/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Not Specified service, by Per Hague Convention, upon Gordon Haxton, Partner in Firm. Original Summons not returned; Only copy was returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)
February 7, 2006 23 PROOF OF SERVICE of Summons and First Amended Complaint on Defendant Andrew Ainsworth Executed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd, upon Andrew Ainsworth served on 1/5/2006, answer due 1/25/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal service, by Per Hague Convention statute, upon Andrew Ainsworth. Original Summons not returned. Only copy was returned. (dw, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)
February 7, 2006 24 REQUEST for Entry of Default of Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (dw, ) (Entered: February 8, 2006)
February 8, 2006 25 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY DEFAULT Re: REQUEST for Entry of Default against DefendantsShepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth[24]. The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as Clerks not authorized to process default for which defendants were served upon foreign service. Request forwarded to assigned Judge for consideration. (dw, ) (Entered: February 8, 2006)
March 2, 2006 26 MINUTES OF (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Plaintiff's Request for Entry of Default of Defendnts Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth is granted. RE: REQUEST for Entry of Default against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth[24] Court Reporter: Not Reported. (dw, ) (Entered: March 2, 2006)
March 2, 2006 27 DEFAULT BY CLERK ENTERED as to Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited, Andrew Ainsworth (dw, ) (Entered: March 2, 2006)
August 10, 2006 28 MINUTES OF (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Re Dismissal Re Lack of Prosecution by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court on its own motion ORDERS that counsel for plaintiff show cause in writing on or before 8/21/06 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Court will consider the filing of Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default Judgment on or before the above date. (See document for further information). Court Reporter: Not Reported. (dw, ) (Entered: August 10, 2006)
August 21, 2006 29 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. Motion set for hearing on 9/18/2006 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. Lodged Proposed Order and Proposed Judgment. (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
August 21, 2006 30 MEMORANDUM of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth [29] filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
August 21, 2006 31 DECLARATION of Howard Roffman in support of Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth [29] filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
August 21, 2006 32 DECLARATION of Matt Gauthier in support of Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth [29] filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
August 21, 2006 33 DECLARATION of Peter J Anderson in support of Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth [29] filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd. (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
August 21, 2006 34 NOTICE OF LODGING OF EXHIBIT in support of Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth [29] filed by Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd.; Lodged Exhibit (ir, ) (Entered: August 30, 2006)
September 13, 2006 35 MINUTES: (IN CHAMBERS) Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment [29]. Court hereby advises counsel that the above-referenced motion set for hearing on 9/18/06 at 9:00 is UNDER SUBMISSION and taken off the motion calendar. Furthermore no appearance by counsel is necessary. Court will issue a ruling after full consideration of the submitted pleadings IT IS SO ORDERED by Judge R. Gary Klausner Court Reporter: Not Reported. (ir, ) (Entered: September 14, 2006)
September 20, 2006 36 ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment [29] is granted. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)(ir, ) (Entered: September 21, 2006)
September 26, 2006 37 JUDGMENT by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Plaintiff Lucasfilm Ltd shall have and recover from defendants Shepperton Design Studios Limited and Andrew Ainsworth jointly and severally the following sums: (1) On the First claim for Relief for copyright infringement, actual damages and profits in the amount of $5,000.00; (2) On the Second, Third and Fourth Claim for relief for unfair competition under the Lanham Act, trademark infringement and unfair competition under State Law $5,000,000 in compensatory damages; (3) On the Second and Third Claims for unfair competition and trademark infringement under the Lanham Act an additional $10,000,000 to trebel the compensatory damages awarded on those claims; (4) On the Fourth Claim for unfair competition under State Law $0.00 in punitive damages; Defendants and each of them are directed to deliver forthwith to plaintiff for destruction or other disposition, each and all of the following to the extent in the possession, custoday or control of defendants. Defendants, and each of them and their respective officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys and all person in active concert or participation with them who receive actual notice of this Judgment by personal service or otherwise are permanently enjoined (See document for further details)(ir) (Entered: 09/26/2006)
July 24, 2007   REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (cc: Copyright Office) (Closing) (mg) (Entered: July 24, 2007)
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