Salinger et al v. John Doe et al

Plaintiff:J.D. Salinger
Defendant:John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B and ABP, Inc
 
Case Number:1:2009cv05095
Filed:June 1, 2009
 
Court:New York Southern District Court
Office:Foley Square Office [ Court Info ]
County:NewYork
Presiding Judge:Judge Deborah A. Batts
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Copyrights
Cause:17:101 Copyright Infringement
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:None
Date Filed # Docket Text
June 1, 2009 1 COMPLAINT against ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 689665)Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust).(rdz) (ama). (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 SUMMONS ISSUED as to ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (rdz) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck is so designated. (rdz) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 Case Designated ECF. (rdz) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust).(rdz) (ama). (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Kevan Daniel Choset for noncompliance with Section (14.3) of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document 2 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, 1 Complaint to: case_openings@nysd.uscourts.gov. (rdz) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 3 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by J.D. Salinger. Defendants shall show cause as to why why an order should not be entered preliminarily enjoining and restraining defendants in the above-captioned action and each of them, and all those acting under their direction or pursuant to their control, from manufacturing, publishing, distributing, advertising, selling or otherwise disseminating a book entitled 60 Years Later: Coming through the Rye, authored by John Doe under the pseudonym J.D. California, published by defendants Nicotext A.B. and Windupbird Publishing Ltd. and, upon information and belief, to be distributed to booksellers in this country by defendant ABP, Inc. d/b/a SCB Distributors Inc.; and that due cause appearing therefor, the Clerk of the Court is directed that Exhibit B to the affidavit of Marcia B. Paul, sworn to June 1, 2009 may be filed under seal and Exhibits A and B thereto may be filed in hard copy. Show Cause Hearing set for 6/10/2009 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 24B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Deborah A. Batts. Replies due by 6/8/2009. SO ORDERED. Show Cause Response due by 6/5/2009. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska, Part I, on 6/1/2009) (tve) Modified on 6/12/2009 (tve). (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 1, 2009 4 ORDER: The hearing on the Preliminary Injunction, scheduled June 1, 2009 for June 10, 2009 shall be held instead on Monday June 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM. Responsive papers are due Thursday evening by 5:00 PM. There shall be no Reply. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 6/1/2009) (tve) Modified on 6/12/2009 (tve). (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 2, 2009 Mailed notice to Register of Copyrights to report the filing of this action. (rdz) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 2, 2009 5 BRIEF re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually).(Choset, Kevan) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 2, 2009 6 AFFIDAVIT of PHYLLIS WESTBERG in Support re: 4 Order,. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O)(Choset, Kevan) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 2, 2009 7 AFFIDAVIT of MARCIA B. PAUL in Support re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, Part 1, # 4 Exhibit C, Part 2, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Choset, Kevan) (Entered: June 2, 2009)
June 3, 2009 8 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.(jri) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
June 5, 2009 9 STIPULATION AND ORDER, that plaintiff's application by order to show cause for preliminary injunction is adjourned to and including 6/17/09 at 11:30 am. Answering papers of the defendants shall be served by email and/or by hand as appropriate to counsel for Salinger on or before 4:00 pm on 6/15/09. No Reply. ( Motion Hearing set for 6/17/2009 at 11:30 AM before Judge Deborah A. Batts.) (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 6/5/09) (cd) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
June 5, 2009 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edward Henry Rosenthal on behalf of ABP, Inc (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
June 5, 2009 11 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Maura Wogan on behalf of ABP, Inc (Wogan, Maura) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
June 5, 2009 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Cameron Ann Myler on behalf of ABP, Inc (Myler, Cameron) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
June 15, 2009 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edward Henry Rosenthal on behalf of John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Maura Wogan on behalf of John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B (Wogan, Maura) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Cameron Ann Myler on behalf of John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B (Myler, Cameron) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 16 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by ABP, Inc, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B.(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 17 DECLARATION of Fredrik Colting in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 18 DECLARATION of Aaron Silverman in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 19 DECLARATION of Robert Spoo in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (part 1), # 2 Exhibit A (part 2))(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 20 DECLARATION of Martha Woodmansee in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (part 1), # 2 Exhibit A (part 2))(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 21 DECLARATION of Sara Nelson in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 22 DECLARATION of Lukas Ortiz in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 23 DECLARATION of Cameron A. Myler in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 24 DECLARATION of Edward H. Rosenthal in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B (part 1), # 3 Exhibit B (part 2), # 4 Exhibit B (part 3), # 5 Exhibit B (part 4), # 6 Exhibit C (part 1), # 7 Exhibit C (part 2), # 8 Exhibit C (part 3), # 9 Exhibit D (part 1), # 10 Exhibit D (part 2), # 11 Exhibit E (part 1), # 12 Exhibit E (part 2), # 13 Exhibit E (part 3), # 14 Exhibit E (part 4), # 15 Exhibit E (part 5), # 16 Exhibit E (part 6), # 17 Exhibit E (part 7), # 18 Exhibit E (part 8), # 19 Exhibit E (part 9), # 20 Exhibit E (part 10), # 21 Exhibit E (part 11), # 22 Exhibit F (part 1), # 23 Exhibit F (part 2), # 24 Exhibit F (part 3), # 25 Exhibit F (part 4), # 26 Exhibit G (part 1), # 27 Exhibit G (part 2), # 28 Exhibit G (part 3), # 29 Exhibit G (part 4))(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 25 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 15, 2009 26 NOTICE of Appendix of Unreported Decisions in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction re: 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: June 15, 2009)
June 19, 2009 27 MOTION in Limine to Strike certain Exhibits and Expert Declarations. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust).(Paul, Marcia) (Entered: June 19, 2009)
June 19, 2009 28 ORDER: On June 17, 2009, as stated on the record, the Court entered a Temporary Restraining Order, enjoining the Defendants from publishing, advertising, selling, or otherwise distributing the book 60 Years Later: Coming through the Rye, until July 1, 2009. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 6/19/2009) (rw) (Entered: June 19, 2009)
June 23, 2009 29 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 27 MOTION in Limine to Strike certain Exhibits and Expert Declarations.. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Wogan, Maura) (Entered: June 23, 2009)
July 1, 2009 30 ORDER: Given the Court's finding that Plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits of its Copyright claim, as well as the presumption of irreparable harm, the Court preliminarily enjoins Defendants from manufacturing, publishing, distributing, shipping, advertising, promoting, selling, or otherwise disseminating any copy of 60 Years or any portion thereof, in or to the United States. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 7/1/2009) (jpo) (Entered: July 1, 2009)
July 2, 2009 31 MEMORANDUM & ORDER, that given the Court's finding that Plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits of its Copyright claim, as well as the presumption of irreparable harm, the Court preliminarily enjoins Defendants from manufacturing, publishing, distributing, shipping, advertising, promoting, selling, or otherwise disseminating any copy of 60 Years or any portion thereof, in or to the United States. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 7/2/09) (pl) (Entered: July 2, 2009)
July 2, 2009 32 NOTICE OF APPEAL from 31 Order, 30 Order. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 693278. (tp) (Entered: July 6, 2009)
July 6, 2009 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: 32 Notice of Appeal. (tp) (Entered: July 6, 2009)
July 6, 2009 Transmission of Notice of Appeal to the District Judge re: 32 Notice of Appeal. (tp) (Entered: July 6, 2009)
July 6, 2009 Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 31 Order, 30 Order, 4 Order, 21 Declaration in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 22 Declaration in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 13 Notice of Appearance filed by John Doe, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 23 Declaration in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 7 Affidavit in Support, filed by J.D. Salinger, 2 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by J.D. Salinger, 6 Affidavit in Support, filed by J.D. Salinger, 29 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 27 MOTION in Limine to Strike certain Exhibits and Expert Declarations. filed by J.D. Salinger, 5 Brief filed by J.D. Salinger, 15 Notice of Appearance filed by John Doe, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 10 Notice of Appearance filed by ABP, Inc, 3 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines, filed by J.D. Salinger, 25 Memorandum of Law in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 9 Stipulation and Order, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings, 17 Declaration in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 12 Notice of Appearance filed by ABP, Inc, 26 Notice (Other), Notice (Other) filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 20 Declaration in Opposition, filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 18 Declaration in Opposition filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 14 Notice of Appearance filed by John Doe, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 19 Declaration in Opposition, filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 16 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 1 Complaint filed by J.D. Salinger, 32 Notice of Appeal filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 24 Declaration in Opposition, filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, 28 Order, 11 Notice of Appearance filed by ABP, Inc were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp) (Entered: July 6, 2009)
July 7, 2009 33 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on June 17, 2009 before Judge Deborah A. Batts. (mro) (Entered: July 7, 2009)
July 9, 2009 34 ORDER: Accordingly, the Court finds that there is no need for Plaintiff to post a bond pursuant to Rule 65(c). (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 7/9/2009) (jfe) (Entered: July 9, 2009)
July 9, 2009 35 STIPULATION AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED that Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C. will accept service of the Summons and Complaint with respect to all Defendants; 2. Defendants' time to answer, move or otherwise respond with respect to the summons and complaint filed by plaintiff Salinger in the above-referenced action (the "Summons and Complaint") be, and the same hereby is, adjourned to July 12, 2009; and 3. Except as specifically set forth above, nothing, contained herein shall constitute an admission of liability or a waiver of any right, remedy or defense by any party. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 7/9/2009) (jfe) (Entered: July 9, 2009)
July 15, 2009 36 First Supplemental ROA Sent to USCA (Index). Notice that the Supplemental Index to the record on Appeal for 32 Notice of Appeal filed by John Doe, ABP, Inc, Nicotext A.B, Windupbird Publishing Ltd USCA Case Number 09-2878, 3 Copies of the index, Certified Supplemental Clerk Certificate and Certified Docket Sheet were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp) (nd). (Entered: July 16, 2009)
July 21, 2009 37 STIPULATION FOR ADDITION OF DOCUMENTS TO APPELLATE RECORD: The following documents shall be added to the appellate record in Second Circuit Case No. 09-2878: 7/7/09 letter from Frankfurt Karmil Klein & Selz, P.C. to Hon. Deborah A. Batts regarding Bond; 7/7/09 letter from Davis Weight Tremaine LLP to Hon. Deborah A. Batts in response to FKKS's letter regarding bond. The documents described in this stipulation will be held by attorneys of record until requested by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 7/21/09) (tro) (Entered: July 22, 2009)
July 27, 2009 38 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B.(Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: July 27, 2009)
August 17, 2009 39 AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint with JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against J.D. Salinger(Individually), J.D. Salinger(Trustee of the J.D. Salinger Literary Trust). Document filed by ABP, Inc, John Doe, Windupbird Publishing Ltd, Nicotext A.B. (Rosenthal, Edward) (Entered: August 17, 2009)
September 3, 2009 40 STIPULATION AND ORDER: It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties that Salinger's time to answer, move or otherwise respond with respect to the counterclaim is adjourned to September 14, 2009. (Signed by Judge Deborah A. Batts on 9/3/2009) (jpo) (Entered: September 8, 2009)
September 14, 2009 41 ANSWER to Counterclaim. Document filed by J.D. Salinger(Individually).(Choset, Kevan) (Entered: September 14, 2009)
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Plaintiff: J.D. Salinger
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