NERDS ON CALL, INC. v. INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC. et al

Plaintiff:NERDS ON CALL, INC.
Defendant:INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC. and RYAN ELDRIDGE
 
Case Number:1:2007cv00535
Filed:April 27, 2007
 
Court:Indiana Southern District Court
Office:Indianapolis Office [ Court Info ]
County:Hamilton
Presiding Judge:Judge David Frank Hamilton
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Trademark
Cause:15:1114 Trademark Infringement
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:None
Date Filed # Docket Text
April 27, 2007 1 COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Plaintiff, NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Letter dated November 15, 2004# 2 Letter dated January 19, 2005)(DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
April 27, 2007 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
April 27, 2007 3 RECEIPT #IP001117 in the amount of $ 350.00 for the filing fee (DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
April 27, 2007 4 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
April 27, 2007 5 Summons Issued as to Defendants, INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC. and RYAN ELDRIDGE. (DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
April 27, 2007 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore John Minch on behalf of Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (DWH) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
August 27, 2007 7 RETURN of Service, filed by NERDS ON CALL, INC.. INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC. served on 8/16/2007. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: August 27, 2007)
August 27, 2007 8 RETURN of Service, filed by NERDS ON CALL, INC.. RYAN ELDRIDGE served on 8/21/2007. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: August 27, 2007)
September 6, 2007 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan G. Polak on behalf of Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
September 6, 2007 10 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, filed by Defendant INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC.. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
September 6, 2007 11 NOTICE of Parties' First Extension of Time, filed by Defendant INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC.. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
September 6, 2007 12 NOTICE of Parties' First Extension of Time, filed by Defendant RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
September 10, 2007 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Trent J. Sandifur on behalf of Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Sandifur, Trent) (Entered: September 10, 2007)
October 10, 2007 14 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to October 15, 2007 to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint, filed by Defendant INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC.., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: October 10, 2007)
October 15, 2007 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE., (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: October 15, 2007)
October 15, 2007 16 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ryan Eldridge - Submission of Signature Requirement at docket no. 18 )(Polak, Jonathan) Modified on 10/16/2007 (LSC). (Entered: October 15, 2007)
October 15, 2007 19 ORDER granting deft Internet Billing Services Inc's 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to complaint to 10/15/07. Signed by Judge Tim A. Baker on 10/15/07. (SWM) (Entered: October 16, 2007)
October 16, 2007 17 **PLEASE DISREGARD - SEE 18 FOR CORRECTED DOCUMENT** - Submission of Signature Requirement re 16 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion by INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) Modified on 10/16/2007 (LSC). (Entered: October 16, 2007)
October 16, 2007 18 Submission of Signature Requirement re 16 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion by INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: October 16, 2007)
October 24, 2007 20 SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 11/20/2007 01:00 PM in room #234 before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. The parties shall file the CMP no less than seven days prior to the ptc (See Order). Signed by Judge Tim A. Baker on 10/24/07. (SWM) (Entered: October 24, 2007)
October 30, 2007 21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to November 13, 2007 to file response to 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: October 30, 2007)
October 31, 2007 22 Submission of Proposed Order on Plaintiff's Agreed Request for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: October 31, 2007)
November 1, 2007 23 ORDER granting pltf's 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Response due by 11/13/2007. Signed by Judge Tim A. Baker on 11/1/07. (SWM) (Entered: 11/02/2007)
November 9, 2007 24 Consent MOTION for Continuance of Initial Pre-Trial Conference, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Plaintiff's Motion to Continue Initial Pre-Trial Conference)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: November 9, 2007)
November 13, 2007 25 Submission of Proposed Order on Agreed Motion to Continue Initial Pre-trial Conference, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: November 13, 2007)
November 14, 2007 26 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to December 12, 2007 to file response to 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Plaintiff's Second Request for Extension of Time)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: November 14, 2007)
November 14, 2007 27 ORDER granting pltf's 24 Motion for Continuance of Initial Pretrial Conference currently set for 11/20/2007. SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference RESET for 11/29/2007 03:00 PM in room #234 before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. Signed by Judge Tim A. Baker on 11/14/07. (SWM) (Entered: November 15, 2007)
November 16, 2007 28 ORDER granting pltf's 26 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Response due by 12/12/2007. Signed by Judge Tim A. Baker on 11/16/07. (SWM) (Entered: 11/16/2007)
November 16, 2007 29 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: November 16, 2007)
December 4, 2007 30 ORDER on 11/29/07 Initial Pretrial Conference. Parties appeared by counsel. The CMP 29 is denied. The deft shall serve a settlement response by 12/7/07, with a copy to the Magistrate Judge. SCHEDULING ORDER:( Status Conference set for 12/12/2007 04:00 PM in Telephonic before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker.) The purpose of this conference is to address settlement. The deadline to respond to the pending motion to dismiss is stayed pending the 12/12/07 telephonic status conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/4/07.(SWM) (Entered: December 4, 2007)
December 18, 2007 31 ORDER on 12/12/07 Telephonic Status Conference: Parties appeared by counsel. Discussion held regarding discovery, settlement, and related matters. Pltf shall respond to the pending motion to dismiss by 12/21/07. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/18/07.(SWM) (Entered: December 18, 2007)
December 19, 2007 32 ANSWER and Counterclaims, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: December 19, 2007)
December 21, 2007 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to January 4, 2008 to file response to 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, Plaintiff's Letter of December 14, 2007, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, Defendants' Letter of December 19, 2007, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Order (proposed) on Plaintiff's Verified Opposed Request for Extension of Time in which to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: December 21, 2007)
December 28, 2007 34 RESPONSE in Opposition to Plaintiff's 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to January 4, 2008 to file response to 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) Modified on 1/2/2008 (LSC). (Entered: December 28, 2007)
January 4, 2008 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re Defendants 15 Motion to Dismiss, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, Declaration of Theodore J. Minch, # (2) Exhibit B, Declaration of Kevin Bouchonnet, # (3) Text of Proposed Order (Minch, Theodore) Modified on 1/7/2008 (LSC). (Entered: January 4, 2008)
January 8, 2008 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to February 7, 2008 in which to 32 Answer Defendants' Counterclaims, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order (proposed) on Plaintiff's Unopposed Request for Extension of Time to Reply to Counterclaims)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: January 8, 2008)
January 10, 2008 37 ORDER granting pltf's 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Response due by 1/4/2008. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/10/08. (SWM) (Entered: January 11, 2008)
January 15, 2008 38 ORDER granting pltf's 36 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to defts' counterclaims to 2/7/08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/15/08. (SWM) (Entered: January 16, 2008)
January 18, 2008 39 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support to 15 Motion to Dismiss to January 25, 2008, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Polak, Jonathan) Modified on 1/22/2008 (LSC). (Entered: January 18, 2008)
January 23, 2008 40 ORDER granting defts' 39 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to pltf's response in opposition to defts' motion to dismiss to 1/25/08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 1/23/08. (SWM) (Entered: January 24, 2008)
January 29, 2008 41 REPLY in Support of Motion re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: January 29, 2008)
February 4, 2008 42 STIPULATION of Substitution of Party Under Fed. Rule 15(C), filed by Defendants INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: February 4, 2008)
February 5, 2008 43 ORDER granting 42 Stipulation of Substitution of Party, filed by INTERNET BILLING SERVICES, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. Nerds on Call, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California shall be substituted for Defendant Internet Billing Services, Inc., and, as such, Nerds on Call, Inc. (California) shall hereafter be a named co-Defendant in this Case. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 2/5/2008.(LSC) (Entered: February 5, 2008)
February 6, 2008 44 ANSWER to Counterclaims, filed by pltfs NERDS ON CALL, INC.(Minch, Theodore) Modified on 4/25/2008 (LSC). (Entered: February 6, 2008)
April 24, 2008 45 AMENDED 44 ANSWER to Counterclaim , filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC. (Minch, Theodore) Modified on 4/25/2008 (LSC). (Entered: April 24, 2008)
April 24, 2008 46 STIPULATION to File Amended Answer under Rule 15(a)(2), re 45 Amended Answer to Complaint, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC., Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC., RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Minch, Theodore) Modified on 4/25/2008 (LSC). (Entered: April 24, 2008)
May 27, 2008 47 ENTRY denying defts' 15 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 5/27/2008. (LSC) (Entered: May 27, 2008)
May 30, 2008 48 MOTION to Appear pro hac vice of Daniel N. Ballard, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Polak, Jonathan) (Entered: May 30, 2008)
June 5, 2008 49 RECEIPT #IP007467 in the amount of $ 30.00 - atty Ballard's pro hac vice filing fee. (LSC) (Entered: June 5, 2008)
June 9, 2008 50 ORDER granting 48 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Daniel N. Ballard for NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE, NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA) and RYAN ELDRIDGE added cm. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 6/9/08. (MAC) (Entered: June 10, 2008)
June 9, 2008 51 SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial Conference set for 6/24/2008 01:30 PM in room #234 before Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker. The purpose of this conference is to address settlement and case management issues in light of the Court's ruling on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 6/9/08.(MAC) (Entered: June 10, 2008)
June 24, 2008 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: June 24, 2008)
June 24, 2008 53 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: June 24, 2008)
June 26, 2008 54 ORDER on 6/24/08 Telephonic Status Conference: Parties appeared by counsel. Discussion held regarding discovery, settlement, and related matters. The parties shall file a proposed CMP by 7/7/08. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 6/26/08.(SWM) (Entered: June 27, 2008)
July 1, 2008 55 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN TENDERED, filed by Counter Claimants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE, Counter Defendant NERDS ON CALL, INC (INDIANA), Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC (INDIANA), Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Magistrate Summary Page to CMP)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: July 1, 2008)
July 2, 2008 56 ORDER: CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED AS AMENDED. SCHEDULING ORDER. Dispositive motions due by 2/27/2009. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 7/2/08.(SWM) (Entered: July 3, 2008)
July 7, 2008 57 PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES for Chief Judge David F. Hamilton. (LBK) (Entered: July 7, 2008)
July 7, 2008 58 SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/19/2009 10:00 AM in room #330 before Judge David Frank Hamilton. Jury Trial set for 12/7/2009 09:00 AM in room #344 before Judge David Frank Hamilton. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 07/07/2008.(LBK) (Entered: July 7, 2008)
July 25, 2008 59 ENTRY - The court has reviewed defendants' motion to reconsider and is giving it serious consideration. The court will extend to 08/11/2008 the time for plaintiff to file a response, if it wishes to do so. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 07/25/2008.(CEB) (Entered: July 25, 2008)
July 31, 2008 60 Witness List (Preliminary), filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC (INDIANA). (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: July 31, 2008)
August 11, 2008 61 First MOTION for Extension of Time to 08-18-08 to file response to 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC (INDIANA). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Plaintiffs Request for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Reconsider)(Minch, Theodore) (Entered: 08/11/2008)
August 12, 2008 62 ORDER granting 61 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion to Dismiss and 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction. Responses due by 8/12/2008. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 8/12/08. (LBK) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 63 NOTICE of Change of Address by Daniel N. Ballard (Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 18, 2008 64 RESPONSE in Opposition re 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Plaintiff NERDS ON CALL, INC (INDIANA). (Minch, Theodore) (Entered: August 18, 2008)
August 21, 2008 65 REPLY in Support of Motion re 52 MOTION for Reconsideration re 47 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: August 21, 2008)
December 18, 2008 66 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 56 Order: Case ManagementScheduling Order, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: December 18, 2008)
December 19, 2008 67 MOTION to convert pending Motion to Dismiss into a Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: December 19, 2008)
December 19, 2008 68 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 67 MOTION to convert pending Motion to Dismiss into a Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Undisputed Facts)(Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: December 19, 2008)
December 19, 2008 69 ORDER granting parties' 66 Joint Motion to Amend CMP. Dispositive motions due by 5/27/2009 (See Order for other established deadlines). Signed by Magistrate Judge Tim A. Baker on 12/19/08. (SWM) (Entered: December 22, 2008)
December 22, 2008 70 ORDER granting 52 Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration. Rather than dismiss the entire suit, only the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. Nerds/Indiana may file an amended complaint no later than 1/22/09 if it believes it can plead a claim that would allow the court to exercise jurisdiction over defendants. If no amended complaint is filed, the court will enter a judgment dismissing the action without prejudice. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 12/22/2008. (LBK) (Entered: 12/22/2008)
February 2, 2009 71 Joint MOTION to Request Publication, filed by Defendants NERDS ON CALL, INC (CALIFORNIA), RYAN ELDRIDGE. (Ballard, Daniel) (Entered: February 2, 2009)
February 9, 2009 72 MARGINAL ENTRY granting 71 Joint Motion to Request Publication. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 2/9/2009. (LBK) (Entered: February 9, 2009)
March 2, 2009 73 FINAL JUDGMENT. The action is dismissed, without prejudice, all parties to bear their own costs. Signed by Judge David Frank Hamilton on 3/2/2009.(LBK) (Entered: March 2, 2009)
March 9, 2009 74 NOTICE of Final Determination in lawsuit sent to Director of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - Final Judgment) (LBK) (Entered: March 9, 2009)
Docket Report Last Checked: December 16, 2009 16:16:52 PST
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