Plaintiff alleges that Google's aggregation of AFP's photographs, headlines and story leads in Google News infringes on Plaintiff's copyrights.
Date Filed
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Docket Text
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| March 17, 2005 |
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COMPLAINT against GOOGLE INC. (Filing fee $ 250) filed by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A1# 2 Exhibit A2# 3 Exhibit A3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit B)(rje, ) (Entered: March 21, 2005)
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| March 17, 2005 |
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LCvR 7.1 - CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE (rje, ) (Entered: March 21, 2005)
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| March 17, 2005 |
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Summons (1) Issued as to GOOGLE INC.. (rje, ) (Entered: March 21, 2005)
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| April 6, 2005 |
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1
Text of Proposed Order)(Aquilino, Jason) (Entered: April 6, 2005)
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| April 6, 2005 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 3 the Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; Defendant Google shall
file its answer or other response to Plaintiff's Complaint no later than May 9, 2005. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 4/6/05. (CS, ) (Entered: April 6, 2005)
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| April 6, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 5/9/2005. (tth, ) (Entered: April 11, 2005)
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| April 29, 2005 |
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against GOOGLE INC.filed by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1
Exhibits)(nmw, ) (Entered: May 2, 2005)
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| May 5, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Revised Certificate of Service by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE re 4 Amended
Complaint (Aquilino, Jason) (Entered: May 5, 2005)
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| May 19, 2005 |
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ANSWER to Amended Complaint and, COUNTERCLAIM against AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE by GOOGLE INC..(Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: May 19, 2005)
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| May 19, 2005 |
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LCvR 7.1 - CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by GOOGLE INC., GOOGLE INC. (Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: May 19, 2005)
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| May 25, 2005 |
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ORDER setting an Initial Scheduling Conference on June 20, 2005 at 10:30 a.m . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 5/25/05. (CS, ) (Entered: May 25, 2005)
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| May 25, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Conference set for 6/20/2005 10:30 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Gladys Kessler. (CS, ) (Entered: May 25, 2005)
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| June 6, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Gerald McBride on behalf of GOOGLE INC., GOOGLE INC. (McBride, Andrew) (Entered: June 6, 2005)
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| June 6, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce Gary Joseph on behalf of GOOGLE INC., GOOGLE INC. (Joseph, Bruce) (Entered: June 6, 2005)
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| June 6, 2005 |
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MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Saunders, Mary) (Entered: June 6, 2005)
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| June 8, 2005 |
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NOTICE OF HEARING: Initial Sceduling Conference previously set for 6/20/05 at 10:30 AM is now set for 6/20/2005 at 10:45 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Gladys Kessler. (tth, ) (Entered:
06/08/2005)
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| June 8, 2005 |
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ANSWER to Counterclaim by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE.(Aquilino, Jason) (Entered: June 8, 2005)
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| June 8, 2005 |
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MOTION to Dismiss by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Memorandum
of Points and Authorities)(Aquilino, Jason) (Entered: June 8, 2005)
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| June 13, 2005 |
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MINUTE ENTRY: Because the Court has some commitments it must addressed the morning of June 20, 2005, it is hereby ORDERED that the Initial Scheduling Conference now scheduled for June 20,
2005 at 10:30 a.m. is rescheduled for June 20, 2005 at 1:45 p.m . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 6/13/05. (CS, ) (Entered: June 13, 2005)
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| June 13, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Scheduling Conference set for 6/20/2005 01:45 PM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Gladys Kessler. (CS, ) (Entered: June 13, 2005)
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| June 15, 2005 |
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Civil Statement from Google: Statement of Case. (Attachments: # 1)(Kirby, Thomas) (Entered:
06/15/2005)
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| June 15, 2005 |
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Civil Statement from Plaintiff Agence France Presse. (Saunders, Mary) (Entered: June 15, 2005)
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| June 15, 2005 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Scott E. Bain on behalf of GOOGLE INC., GOOGLE INC. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: June 15, 2005)
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| June 20, 2005 |
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gladys Kessler: Meet and Confer Hearing held. Scheduling Order entered. Status Conference set for 3/21/2006 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 19 before
Judge Gladys Kessler. (Court Reporter Susan Tyner.) (tth, ) (Entered: June 20, 2005)
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| June 20, 2005 |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/1/2006. Expert Witness List due by 9/1/2005. Status Conference set for 3/21/2006 09:30 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Gladys Kessler.. Signed by Judge
Gladys Kessler on 6/20/05. (CS, ) (Entered: June 20, 2005)
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| June 22, 2005 |
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Memorandum in opposition to motion re 13 dismissal of counterclaims filed by GOOGLE
INC., GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: June 22, 2005)
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| June 28, 2005 |
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REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 Counterclaims and Affirmative Defense filed by
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Saunders, Mary) (Entered: June 28, 2005)
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| August 3, 2005 |
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Consent MOTION for Protective Order by GOOGLE INC., GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1
Stipulated Protective Order)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: August 3, 2005)
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| August 4, 2005 |
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PROTECTIVE ORDER 20 . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 8/3/05. (mpt, ) (Entered:
08/04/2005)
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| October 5, 2005 |
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ORDER that a Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss Defendant's Tenth Additional Defense and First and Third Counterclaims will be held on October 18, 2005 at 9:45 a.m . Signed by Judge
Gladys Kessler on 10/5/05. (CS, ) (Entered: October 6, 2005)
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| October 6, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 10/18/2005 09:45 AM in Courtroom 19 before Judge Gladys Kessler. (CS, ) (Entered: October 6, 2005)
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| October 12, 2005 |
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MOTION to Dismiss AFP's Complaint for Failure to State a Claim by GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit C# 5 Exhibit D)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: October 12, 2005)
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| October 12, 2005 |
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MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Dismissing Count II For Lack of Protectable Subject Matter by GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: October 12, 2005)
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| October 14, 2005 |
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ORDER cancelling Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss [#13] scheduled for October 18, 2005 at 9:45 a.m. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 10/14/05. (lcgk2, ) (Entered: October 14, 2005)
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| October 24, 2005 |
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Memorandum in opposition to motion re 23 Google's Motion to Dismiss filed by AGENCE
FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Saunders, Mary) (Entered: October 24, 2005)
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| October 24, 2005 |
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Google's Motion for Partial Summary Judgement by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: October 24, 2005)
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| October 25, 2005 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time; Plaintiff shall have up
to and including October 26, 2005 in which to file its response to Google's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 10/25/05. (CS, ) (Entered: October 25, 2005)
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| October 25, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 10/26/2005 (CS, ) (Entered: October 25, 2005)
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| October 26, 2005 |
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Memorandum in opposition to motion re 24 Partial Summary Judgment, Count II filed by
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Gilles Tarot# 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Saunders, Mary) (Entered: October 26, 2005)
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| November 4, 2005 |
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REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 dismissal for failure to state a claim filed by
GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: November 4, 2005)
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| November 4, 2005 |
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 Memorandum in
Opposition to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by GOOGLE INC.. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: November 4, 2005)
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| November 4, 2005 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 30 the Consent Motion for Extension of Time; Defendant shall have up
to and including November 14, 2005 in which to file its reply to the Opposition to the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 11/4/05. (CS, ) (Entered:
11/04/2005)
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| November 4, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 11/14/2005. (CS, ) (Entered: November 4, 2005)
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| November 14, 2005 |
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REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 partial summary judgment dismissing count II for
lack of protectable subject matter filed by GOOGLE INC.. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: November 14, 2005)
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| November 21, 2005 |
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Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Saunders, Mary) (Entered: November 21, 2005)
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| November 28, 2005 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Order; Proponent's Rule 26(a)(2)
Statements are due January 16, 2006; Opponent's Rule 26(a)(2) Statements are due March 16, 2006 . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 11/28/05. (CS, ) (Entered: November 28, 2005)
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| December 2, 2005 |
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ORDER setting Motions Hearing for January 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 12/5/05. (lcgk2) (Entered: December 2, 2005)
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| December 6, 2005 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/11/2006 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26A before Judge Gladys Kessler. (tth, ) (Entered: December 6, 2005)
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| January 9, 2006 |
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Joint MOTION for Discovery -- Modification of Scheduling by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: January 9, 2006)
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| January 11, 2006 |
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gladys Kessler: Motion Hearing held on 1/11/2006 re 23 MOTION to Dismiss AFP's Complaint for Failure to State a Claim filed by GOOGLE INC.; heard and
taken under advisement. 13 MOTION to Dismiss filed by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE; heard and taken
under advisement. 24 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Dismissing Count II For Lack of
Protectable Subject Matter filed by GOOGLE INC.; heard and taken underadvisement. 34 Joint
MOTION for Discovery Modification of Scheduling Order filed by GOOGLE INC.; heard and granted. (Court Reporter Susan Tyner.) (tth, ) (Entered: January 11, 2006)
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| January 17, 2006 |
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ORDER setting deadlines and setting the next Status Conference for March 21, 2006 at 9:30 a.m . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 1/17/06. (CS, ) (Entered: January 17, 2006)
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| January 23, 2006 |
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NOTICE - Joint Praecipe re Sampling by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, GOOGLE INC. re Motion Hearing,, (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order and Stipulation)(Bain, Scott) (Entered: January 23, 2006)
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| January 24, 2006 |
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STIPULATION regarding determining liability for injunctive copyright relief. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 1/24/06. (tth, ) (Entered: January 24, 2006)
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| February 15, 2006 |
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NOTIFICATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by GOOGLE INC. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Field v
Google (D. Nev.))(Bain, Scott) (Entered: February 15, 2006)
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| February 17, 2006 |
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 1/11/06 Motions Hearing before Judge Gladys Kessler. Court Reporter: Susan P. Tyner. The public may view the document in the Clerk's Office between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. (tg, ) (Entered: February 21, 2006)
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| March 16, 2006 |
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STATUS REPORT by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, GOOGLE INC.. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: March 16, 2006)
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| March 20, 2006 |
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MINUTE ORDER: The Status Conference set for March 21, 2006 is hereby CANCELLED . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 3/20/06. (CS, ) (Entered: March 20, 2006)
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| June 7, 2006 |
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STIPULATION For Extension of Dates Set in Court's January 24 2006 Stipulated Order by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 7, 2006 |
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STIPULATION Corrected Version of Stipulation for Extension of Dates Set in Court's January 24, 2006 Stipulated Order by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 10, 2006 |
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RESPONSE re 42 Stipulation filed by GOOGLE INC.. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: June 10, 2006)
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| June 13, 2006 |
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MINUTE ORDER: This case is hereby scheduled for a Status Conference on July 18, 2006 at 10:15 a.m . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 6/13/06. (CS, ) (Entered: June 13, 2006)
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| June 13, 2006 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 7/18/2006 10:15 AM in Courtroom 26A before Judge Gladys Kessler. (CS, ) (Entered: June 13, 2006)
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| June 15, 2006 |
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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to GOOGLE INC.. Attorney Scott E. Bain terminated. (Bain, Scott) (Entered: June 15, 2006)
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| July 14, 2006 |
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STATUS REPORT by GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: July 14, 2006)
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| July 17, 2006 |
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STATUS REPORT for Conference by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: July 17, 2006)
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| July 18, 2006 |
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gladys Kessler: Status Conference held on 7/18/2006. Scheduling Order will be entered. Further Status Conference set for 11/21/2006 at 09:45
AM in Courtroom 26A before Judge Gladys Kessler. (Court Reporter Susan Tyner.) (tth, ) (Entered: July 18, 2006)
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| July 18, 2006 |
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ORDER on matters discussed in the Status Conference held on July 18, 2006, including the following changes in deadlines: Plaintiff's Rule 26 Statement is due October 25, 2006; Defendant's
Rule 26 Statement is due November 25, 2006; discovery closes December 25, 2006; dispositive motions are due January 25, 2006; the next Status Conference will be held on November 21, 2006 at
9:45 a.m. Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 7/18/06. (CS, ) (Entered: July 18, 2006)
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| July 18, 2006 |
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Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Plaintiff's Rule 26 Statement due October 25, 2006; Defendant's Rule 26 Statement due November 25, 2006; discovery closes on December 25, 2006 and
dispositive motions are due January 25, 2007; the next status conference will be held November 21, 2006 (CS, ) (Entered: July 18, 2006)
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| July 21, 2006 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Barbara Lorraine Waite on behalf of AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE (Waite, Barbara) (Entered: July 21, 2006)
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| July 21, 2006 |
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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. Attorney Mary Jane Saunders terminated. (Waite, Barbara) (Entered: July 21, 2006)
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| July 21, 2006 |
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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE, AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. Attorney Jason Andrew Aquilino terminated. (Waite, Barbara) (Entered: July 21, 2006)
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| September 25, 2006 |
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STATUS REPORT Praecipe by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: September 25, 2006)
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| September 25, 2006 |
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STATUS REPORT REGARDING MOTION TO DISMISS AND SCHEDULING by GOOGLE INC.. (Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: September 25, 2006)
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| September 29, 2006 |
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ORDER that, pursuant to Defendant's praecipe, its pending Motion to Dismiss is withdrawn as to specific works and copyright registrations Plaintiff has identified to date; all deadlines set
forth in previous orders of the Court are hereby vacated; the following dates shall apply: Plaintiff's Rule 26 Statements are due December 27, 2006; Defendant's Rule 26 Statements are due
January 27, 2007; discovery closes February 27, 2007; and dispositive motions are due April 1, 2007; the parties shall file their witness reports with the Court as soon as such reports
become available; the next status conference shall be held on February 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; the November 21, 2006 status conference is hereby cancelled unless counsel believe it will be
useful . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 9/29/06. (CS, ) (Entered: September 29, 2006)
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| September 29, 2006 |
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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Plaintiff's Rule 26 Statement is due December 27, 2006; Defendant's Rule 26 Statement is due January 27, 2007; discovery closes on February 27, 2007; dispositive
motions are due April 1, 2007; a status hearing is scheduled for February 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. (CS, ) (Entered: September 29, 2006)
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| December 7, 2006 |
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jennifer L. Elgin. :Address- WIley Rein & Fielding LLP, 1776 K Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006. Phone No. - (202)
719-7453. Fax No. - (202) 719-7049 by GOOGLE INC.. (Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: December 7, 2006)
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| December 8, 2006 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 54 the Unopposed Motion for Leave of Jennifer L. Elgin to Appear Pro
Hac Vice . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 12/8/06. (CS, ) (Entered: December 8, 2006)
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| December 22, 2006 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Waite, Barbara) (Entered: December 22, 2006)
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| December 22, 2006 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Waite, Barbara) (Entered: December 22, 2006)
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| January 29, 2007 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Elgin, Jennifer) (Entered: January 29, 2007)
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| January 29, 2007 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Elgin, Jennifer) (Entered: January 29, 2007)
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| January 29, 2007 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Elgin, Jennifer) (Entered: January 29, 2007)
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| January 29, 2007 |
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RULE 26b4 STATEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Part 2# 2 Supplement Part 3)(Elgin, Jennifer) (Entered: January 29, 2007)
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| February 1, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Change of Address by Heather H. Ramirez (Ramirez, Heather) (Entered: February 1, 2007)
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| February 2, 2007 |
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Discovery Deadline by GOOGLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kirby, Thomas) (Entered: February 2, 2007)
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| February 2, 2007 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 62 the Consent/Joint Motion for Extension of Time; all currently
scheduled dates in this matter shall be extended for 30 days; the February 20, 2007 Status Conference is continued until March 8, 2007 at 10:15 a.m . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on
2/2/07. (CS, ) (Entered: February 2, 2007)
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| February 2, 2007 |
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Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 3/8/2007 10:15 AM in Courtroom 26A before Judge Gladys Kessler. (CS, ) (Entered: February 2, 2007)
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| March 6, 2007 |
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MINUTE ORDER: The Status Conference now set for Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10:15 a.m. is hereby rescheduled for Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; if counsel find that this date and
time are inconvenient for them, they are encouraged to file a Motion to Continue . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 3/6/07. (CS, ) (Entered: March 6, 2007)
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| March 7, 2007 |
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Conduct Telephonic Status Report by GOOGLE INC.. (Elgin, Jennifer) (Entered: March 7, 2007)
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| March 7, 2007 |
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MINUTE ORDER granting 63 the Joint Motion for Extension of Time; the discovery deadline is
extended until April 27, 2007; the March 19, 2007 conference is hereby cancelled; counsel are authorized to contact chambers by telephone to schedule a short and informal telephonic status
report during the next week . Signed by Judge Gladys Kessler on 3/7/07. (CS, ) (Entered: March 7, 2007)
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| March 7, 2007 |
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Discovery due by 4/27/2007. (CS, ) (Entered: March 7, 2007)
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| April 6, 2007 |
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STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint by Google and by AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE. (Kaufman, Joshua) (Entered: April 6, 2007)
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