Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences v. Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma et al

Plaintiff:Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Defendant:Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma, RAI International, Reach Media Inc, Echostar Communications Corporation, Daniele Piombi, Does, International Media Distributors Hungary Ltd, Nasacom, Newco Rai International SPA and Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana
 
Case Number:2:2005cv07918
Filed:November 4, 2005
 
Court:California Central District Court
Office:Western Division - Los Angeles Office [ Court Info ]
County:Los Angeles
Presiding Judge: Audrey B. Collins
Referring Judge: Carla Woehrle
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Trademark
Cause:28:1338 Trademark Infringement
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:Both

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Date Filed#Document Text
November 10, 20054Court Opinion or Order ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 224. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Victor B. Kenton and Mariana R. Pfaelzer to Judge Dale S. Fischer and Victor B. Kenton for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 05-7918 DSF (VBKx).(rn, )
November 16, 20056Court Opinion or Order ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 224 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: CV 99-4796-ABC(CWx). Case transfered from Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Victor B. Kenton to Judge Audrey B. Collins and Magistrate Judge Carla Woehrle for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge CV 05-7918-ABC(CWx).Signed by Judge Audrey B. Collins (stsh, )
November 16, 20057NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal without prejudice as to defendant Adelphia Cable Communications, erroneously served as Adelphia Cable TV of complaint filed by plaintiff Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (pbap, )
December 15, 200512Court Opinion or Order MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins: that plaintiff's counsel show cause in writing not later than 1/20/2006 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to the defendant(s) all named defendants.Court Reporter: not reported. (pbap, )
January 31, 200617Court Opinion or Order ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins re: Conference: (1). Pretrial Conference Pursuant to F.R.CIV.P. 16 and 26; and Local Rule 26. (2). Motions & Ex Parte Applications. Pretrial/Scheduling Conference set for 4/10/2006 10:00 AM.(pbap, )
February 1, 200618NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements Filed. (pbap, )
April 10, 200622Court Opinion or Order CIVIL JURY TRIAL ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins. Amended Pleadings due by 5/29/2006. Discovery cut-off 11/13/2006. Motions due by 1/16/2007. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/26/2007 10:00 AM. Jury Trial set for 4/10/2007 08:30 AM.(pbap, )
April 10, 200623MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Audrey B. Collins. The Court sets the following dates: Amended Pleadings due by 5/29/2006. Discovery cut-off 11/13/2006. Expert Discovery Cut-Off 1/10/07; Law and Motions Cut-Offdue by 1/16/2007. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/26/2007 10:00 AM. Trial counsel must be present. Jury Trial set for 4/10/2007 08:30 AM. Court Reporter: Katherine Stride. (pbap, )
April 14, 200626NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Entry of Default against defendants Daniele Piombi, Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma[24]. The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as Proof of Service on file indicated Foreign Service - Due to the complexities in the service of summons and complaint of persons, corporation, etc in foreign countries, the docket cannot process however: Request forwarded to assigned Judge for consideration. (pbap, )
October 12, 200661MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins Continuing Hearing as to MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[38]; Motion set for hearing on 12/11/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins.Court Reporter: none present. (pbap, )
October 16, 200662MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS: IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins RE: Defendant's Request for Continuance Under Rule 56F. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[38]. On 10/12/06, the Court continued the hearing on the Motion to 12/11/06. The Court hereby also expressly GRANTS Dfendant's Rule 56(f) motion in order to allow Defendant to obtain the signature of a RAI representative for the declaration, and to conduct the above-referenced discovery. Parties are ORDERED to submit a joint report no later than 11/30/06. Court Reporter: none present. (pbap, )
December 7, 200673MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins RE: Plaintiff's MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[38], is submitted without oral argument. Accordingly, the Court hereby VACATES the 12/11/06 hearing date and takes the matter under submission. The Court is in receipt of the Joint Report. The Report indicates that the settlement discussions were not sucessful. Court Reporter: none present. (pbap, )
March 6, 200795MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins RE: MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment[38], is DENIED. *see document for further details* Court Reporter: none present. (pbap, )
March 19, 200797Court Opinion or Order STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins Continuing Hearing as to MOTION to Dismiss Case re Amended Complaint, [31][93]; Motion set for hearing on 4/9/2007 at 10:00 AM. Reply brief shall be due on 4/2/07.(pbap, )
April 3, 2007104MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGSIN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins: Resetting Hearing as to MOTION to Dismiss Case re Amended Complaint, [31][93]; Motion set for hearing on 4/9/07 is continued to 5/7/2007 at 10:00 AM. Court Reporter: none present. (pbap, )
April 9, 2007105MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Carla Woehrle : On the court's own motion, the Motion to Compel noticed by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for May 1, 2007 is continued to take place on May 8, 2007. **SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS** (dt, )
April 6, 2007117Court Opinion or Order APPLICATION AND ORDER by Judge Carla Woehrle to file Under Seal Exhibit F to the Declaration of David W. Quinto in Support of Plaintiff's MOTION to Compel Defendant Echostar Satellite LLC to Produce Witness for Deposition pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) and For Sanctions,[113]. (pbap, )
April 25, 2007119Court Opinion or Order ORDER by Judge Carla Woehrle GRANTING Application to File Under Seal Exhibit A to Supplemental Declaration of Celine C Crosa di Vergagni in Support of Supplemental Memorandum in Support of the Academy's Motion to Compel Defendant EchoStar Satellite LLC to Produce Witnesses for Deposition Pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) and for Sanctions. (mg, )
May 3, 2007120Court Opinion or Order MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins finding Defendant, Rai's MOTION to Dismiss Case re Amended Complaint, [31][93] appropriate for decision without oral argument. The Court hereby vacates the May 7, 2007 hearing and takes the matter under submission.Court Reporter: not reported. (da, )
May 3, 2007121Court Opinion or Order MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins denying Defendant, RAI International's MOTION to Dismiss Case re Amended Complaint, [31][93] Court Reporter: not reported. (da, )
May 8, 2007124MINUTES OF Discovery Hearing held before Carla Woehrle : Plaintiff's motion to compel is GRANTED IN PART. **SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS**Court Smart: 5/9/07. (dt, )
May 15, 2007125MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Carla Woehrle : The call-in information for the telephonic motion hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Echostar Satellite to Produce Witnesses for Deposition and for Sanctions, scheduled for May 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., is listed. **SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS** (dt, )
May 21, 2007143MINUTES OF Discovery Hearing held before Carla Woehrle :, RE: MOTION to Compel and Produce[131]. Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED in part. **SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS** (dt, )
June 20, 2007152Court Opinion or Order STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins Continuing the Hearing date re MOTION for Modification of a Prior Order[151]. Motion set for hearing on 7/9/07 continued to 7/23/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. Opposition brief due 7/9/07; reply brief due 7/16/07.(pbap)
July 17, 2007153In Chambers MINUTES OF Judge Audrey B. Collins RE: MOTION to Amend/Correct[151] finding the motion appropriate for determination without oral argument. Accordingly, the Court vacates the July 23, 2007 hearing and takes the motion under submission.Court Reporter: not reported.(da)
July 23, 2007154MINUTES OF MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF PRIOR ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) held before Judge Audrey B. Collins : The Court DENIES the RAI Defendants' MOTION for Modification of Prior Order[151].(ca)
August 24, 2007165NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Entry of Default against defendant Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma[162]. The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as Due to the complexities in service of summons and complaint of persons, corporation, et. i foreign countries, the docket clerk should send the Request for Entry of Default to the assigned judge. Request forwarded to assigned Judge for consideration. (pbap)
August 29, 2007167MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins. The Court is in receipt of the Joint Report submitted by Plaintiff and the RAI Defendants. The Court sees no need to conduct a scheduling conference. The Court hereby VACATES the previously-set pre-trial and trial dates, and hereby sets the following case schedule. Discovery cut-off 12/18/2007. Motions due by 1/14/2008. Initial Expert Disclosure: 2/8/08; Rebuttal Expert Disclosure. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/14/2008 10:00 AM. Jury Trial set for 5/6/2008 08:30 AM.(pbap)
August 31, 2007172NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Entry of Default against defendant Daniele Piombi[168]. The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Entry of Default against defendant Daniele Piombi[162]. The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as Due to the complexities in service of summons and complaint of persons, corporation, in foreign countries, the docket clerk should send the Request for Entry of Default to the assigned judge. Request forwarded to assigned Judge for consideration.. (pbap)
September 7, 2007174MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Audrey B. Collins : regarding requests to enter default against defendants Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma and Daniel Piombi. (see minutes). The court finds plaintiff has presented insufficent information to allow the court to determine whether plaintiff effected service on either defendant in accordance with the Hague Convention and applicable italian law. Plainiff may request defaults by filing a notice motion with the court, including a memorandum of points and authorities explaining how plaintiff complied with applicable rules of service for each defendant, and any necessary exhibits, including translations.(yc)
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Plaintiff: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Represented By: Juan Pablo Alban, Celine Caroline Crosa Di Vergagni, David W Quinto
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Defendant: Associazione Italiana Sommelier Roma
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Defendant: RAI International
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Defendant: Reach Media Inc
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Defendant: Daniele Piombi
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Defendant: Does
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Defendant: International Media Distributors Hungary Ltd
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Defendant: Nasacom
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Defendant: Newco Rai International SPA
Represented By: Craig J Albert, Cameron Arakel Hopkins, Leo G Kailas, Lauren K Kluger
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Defendant: Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana
Represented By: Lauren K Kluger, Leo G Kailas, Cameron Arakel Hopkins, Craig J Albert
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