Plaintiff FotoMedia Technologies, LLC alleged that AOL LLC, American Online, Inc., PhotoBucket.com, Inc., Shutterfly, Inc., CNET Networks, Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. infringed on U.S. Patent No. 6,018,774 entitled "Method and System for Creating Messages Including Image Information," 6,542,936 B1 entitled "System for Creating Messages Including Image Information," and 6,871,231 B2 entitled "Role-Based Access to Image Metadata."
Date Filed
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Docket Text
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| June 19, 2007 |
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COMPLAINT against AOL, LLC., America Online, Inc., Photobucket.com, Inc., Shutterfly, Inc., CNET Networks, Inc., Yahoo!Inc. ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 1164278.), filed by FotoMedia
Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(McKool, Mike) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
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| June 19, 2007 |
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NOTICE by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC AO 120 Form (McKool, Mike) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
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| June 19, 2007 |
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC identifying Scenera Research LLC as Corporate Parent. (McKool, Mike) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
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| June 27, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Issued as to AOL, LLC., America Online, Inc., Photobucket.com, Inc., Shutterfly, Inc., CNET Networks, Inc., Yahoo!Inc.. (ch, ) (Entered: June 27, 2007)
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| July 18, 2007 |
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, JOINT
MOTION TO EXTEND YAHOO!'S, AOL'S PHOTOBUCKET.COM'S AND CNET NETWORKS' DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McKool, Mike) (Entered: July 18, 2007)
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| July 18, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Response to Complaint by Shutterfly, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Woo, Darryl) (Entered: July 18, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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***FILED IN ERROR.SEE CORRECTED DOCUMENT #8 ***
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Shumaker on behalf of FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (Shumaker, John) Modified on 7/19/2007 (ch, ). (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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***REPLACES #7***
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Shumaker on behalf of FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (Shumaker, John) Modified on 7/20/2007 (mpv, ). (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lewis T LeClair on behalf of FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (LeClair, Lewis) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Travis Gordon White on behalf of FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (White, Travis) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ivan Wang on behalf of FotoMedia Technologies, LLC (Wang, Ivan) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Shutterfly deadline is
extended to 8/24/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 7/19/07. (ch, ) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Shutterfly, Inc. to 8/24/2007. (ch, ) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Yahoo! Inc. AOL LLC's
America Online, In., Photobucket.com Inc. deadline is extended to 8/24/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 7/19/07. (ch, ) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| July 19, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for AOL, LLC. to 8/24/2007; America Online, Inc. to 8/24/2007; Photobucket.com, Inc. to 8/24/2007; CNET Networks, Inc. to 8/24/2007; Yahoo!Inc. to 8/24/2007.
(ch, ) (Entered: July 19, 2007)
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| August 9, 2007 |
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APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Beth L Mitchell for CNET Networks, Inc..(APPROVED)(FEE PAID) 2-1-2886 (ch, ) (Entered: August 10, 2007)
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| August 9, 2007 |
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APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Laura K Carter for CNET Networks, Inc.(APPROVED)(FEE PAID) 2-1-2886. (ch, ) (Entered: August 10, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. Yahoo!Inc. served on 7/13/2007, answer due 8/24/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. Shutterfly, Inc. served on 6/29/2007, answer due 8/24/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. America Online, Inc. served on 6/28/2007, answer due 8/24/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. AOL, LLC. served on 6/28/2007, answer due 8/24/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. Photobucket.com, Inc. served on 6/28/2007, answer due 8/24/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 17, 2007 |
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. CNET Networks, Inc. served on 6/29/2007, answer due 9/7/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 5, 2007)
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| August 20, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or otherwise
respond by Yahoo!Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed
Order)(Partridge, Scott) (Entered: August 20, 2007)
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| August 20, 2007 |
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Yahoo!Inc. (Partridge, Scott) (Entered: August 20, 2007)
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| August 21, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Catherine Kelly on behalf of Yahoo!Inc. (Kelly, Lisa) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 21, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paul R Morico on behalf of Yahoo!Inc. (Morico, Paul) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 21, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline for Yahoo!
Inc extended to 9/7/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/21/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 21, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Yahoo!Inc. to 9/7/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 22, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed Motion
for Extension of Time for AOL LLC to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by AOL, LLC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: August 22, 2007)
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| August 22, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed Motion
for Extension of Time for Photobucket.com, Inc. to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by Photobucket.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: August 22, 2007)
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| August 23, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed Motion
for Extension of Time for America Online, Inc. to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by America Online, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: August 23, 2007)
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| August 23, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint,
Agreed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Complaint by Shutterfly, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Woo, Darryl) (Entered: August 23, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended to
9/7/07 for deft AOL LLC . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/24/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for AOL, LLC. to 9/7/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended to
9/7/07 for deft PhotoBucket.Com . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/24/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended
for America OnLine Inc to 9/7/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/24/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Respond to ptlf's
complaint. Deadline for Shutterfly set to 9/7/2007. Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/24/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for America Online, Inc. to 9/7/2007; Photobucket.com, Inc. to 9/7/2007; Shutterfly, Inc. to 9/7/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 24, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Unopposed Motion to Extend the Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by CNET Networks, Inc..
(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Lavender, G)
(Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 27, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 35 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Deft CNET
Networks deadline to file answer extended to 9/7/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 8/27/07. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 27, 2007)
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| August 27, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for CNET Networks, Inc. to 9/7/2007. (ehs, ) (Entered: August 27, 2007)
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| August 28, 2007 |
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APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Patrick T Michael for CNET Networks, Inc. (APPROVED)(FEE PAID) 2-1-2947. (ch, ) (Entered: August 28, 2007)
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| September 6, 2007 |
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, Unopposed Motion
for Extension of Time for AOL LLC and America Online, Inc. to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by AOL, LLC., America Online, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. AOL LLC and America
Online, Inc. deadline is extended to 9/17/07 . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 9/7/07. (ch, ) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for AOL, LLC. to 9/17/2007; America Online, Inc. to 9/17/2007. (ch, ) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Edwin Jones on behalf of Yahoo!Inc. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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MOTION to Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support
Thereof by Photobucket.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed
Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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NOTICE by Shutterfly, Inc. re 42 MOTION to Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s
Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof Shutterfly, Inc.'s Notice
of Joinder in Photobucket, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, for a More Definitive Statement, and Motion to Strike (Belichick, Joseph) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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***FILED IN ERROR; DOCKETED INCORRECTLY; PLEASE IGNORE***
MOTION for Joinder CNET NETWORKS, INC.'S NOTICE OF JOINDER IN PHOTOBUCKET INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION
FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT, AND MOTION TO STRIKE by CNET Networks, Inc.. (Michael, Patrick) Modified on 9/10/2007 (mpv, ). (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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***FILED IN ERROR; DOCKETED INCORRECTLY; PLEASE IGNORE***
MOTION for Joinder in Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim or in the alternative Motion for a more definite statement and Motion to Strike by Yahoo!Inc..
(Partridge, Scott) Modified on 9/10/2007 (mpv, ). (Entered: September 7, 2007)
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| September 7, 2007 |
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MOTION for More Definite Statement, MOTION to Strike CONTAINED IN #42
by Photobucket.com, Inc.. (mpv, ) (Entered: September 10, 2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Deficiency regarding #44 the MOTION for Joinder CNET NETWORKS, INC.'S NOTICE OF JOINDER IN PHOTOBUCKET INC.'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FRCP
12(B)(6) OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR A MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT, AND MOTION TO STRIK E by CNET Networks, Inc.. submitted Docketed Incorrectly as a Motion, attorney to refile correctly
as a Notice. Correction should be made by one business day. (mpv, ) (Entered: September 10, 2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
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NOTICE of Deficiency regarding #45 the MOTION for Joinder in Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim or in the alternative Motion for a more definite statement and
Motion to Strike by Yahoo!Inc.. submitted Docketed Incorrectly as a Motion, attorney to refile as a Notice. Correction should be made by one business day. (mpv, ) (Entered: September 10, 2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
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***REPLACES #44***
NOTICE by CNET Networks, Inc. NOTICE OF JOINDER IN PHOTOBUCKET INC.'S #45
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM PURSUANT TO FRCP 12(B)(6) OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT, AND MOTION TO STRIKE (Michael, Patrick) Modified on
9/10/2007 (mpv, ). Modified on 9/10/2007 (mpv, ). (Entered: September 10, 2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
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***REPLACES #45***
NOTICE by Yahoo!Inc. re 42 MOTION to Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to
Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof (Notice of Adoption and Joinder in
Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for a More Definitive Statement, and Motion to Strike) (Partridge, Scott) Modified on 9/10/2007 (mpv, ). (Entered:
09/10/2007)
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| September 17, 2007 |
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NOTICE by AOL, LLC. re 42 MOTION to Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to
Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof AOL LLC's Notice of Joinder in
Photobucket's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, for a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof (Gillam, Harry)
(Entered: September 17, 2007)
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| September 17, 2007 |
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***WITHDRAWN PER ORDER #55*** MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
America Online, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(2) and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof by America Online,
Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Katherine E. Wychulis#
2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) Modified on 10/5/2007 (ehs, ).
(Entered: September 17, 2007)
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| September 24, 2007 |
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 42 MOTION to
Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof
by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed
Order)(McKool, Mike) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
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| September 25, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 50 Agreed Motion to Extend Deadlines to file a Response to
Photobucket's Motion to Dismiss and Dft Replies thereto. The deadlines are extended as follows herein . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 9/25/07. (ch, ) (Entered: September 25, 2007)
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| October 1, 2007 |
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION to Dismiss Photobucket Inc.'s Motion to
Dismiss or, in the Alternative, For a More Definite Statement, and Motion to Strike; and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by FotoMedia Technologies,
LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McKool, Mike) (Entered:
10/01/2007)
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| October 4, 2007 |
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Consent MOTION to Dismiss AMERICA ONLINE, INC. WITHOUT PREJUDICE by FotoMedia Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McKool, Mike) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
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| October 4, 2007 |
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MOTION to Withdraw 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction America
Online, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Pursuant to FRCP 12(B)(2) and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof Agreed Motion to Withdraw
America Online, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) by America Online, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gillam, Harry) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
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| October 5, 2007 |
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ORDER withdrawing 53 Motion to Dismiss, granting 54 Motion to Withdraw . Signed by Judge Charles Everingham on 10/5/07. (ehs, )
(Entered: October 5, 2007)
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| October 9, 2007 |
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ORDER granting 53 Motion to Dismiss. America Online, Inc is hereby dismissed
without prejudice to re-filing of the same . Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/9/07. (ch, ) (Entered: October 9, 2007)
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