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Date Filed
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Docket Text
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| June 1, 2009 |
1
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COMPLAINT against Morris Communications Company, LLC, The New York Times Company, Yahoo! Inc., YouTube, LLC, Careerbuilder, LLC, CNET Networks, Inc., The Dallas Morning News, Inc., Digg,
Inc., Ebaum's World, Inc., Google, Inc., Jabez Networks, Inc. (Filing fee $ 350.), filed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ch, ) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
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| June 1, 2009 |
2
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT has no parent corporation filed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (ch, ) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
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| June 1, 2009 |
3
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Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding A Patent or Trademark. (Copy forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.). (ch, ) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
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| June 2, 2009 |
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Filing fee: $ 350.00, receipt number 2-1-4724 (ch, ) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
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| June 3, 2009 |
4
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Magistrate Consent Form E-Mailed to Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (ch, ) (Entered: June 3, 2009)
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| June 5, 2009 |
5
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Christopher Bunt on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (Bunt, Robert) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
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| June 5, 2009 |
6
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles Ainsworth on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
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| June 5, 2009 |
7
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sidney Calvin Capshaw, III on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (Capshaw, Sidney) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
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| June 5, 2009 |
8
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth L DeRieux on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
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| June 5, 2009 |
9
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Daymon Jeffrey Rambin on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (Rambin, Daymon) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
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| July 20, 2009 |
10
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney N. Claire Abernathy by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed
Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: July 20, 2009)
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| July 22, 2009 |
11
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ORDER granting 10 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Nancy Claire Abernathy
terminated. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 7/22/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: July 22, 2009)
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| September 3, 2009 |
12
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Julien Antonio Adams on behalf of Beneficial Innovations, Inc. (Adams, Julien) (Entered: September 3, 2009)
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| September 4, 2009 |
13
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AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Comcast Corporation, Disney Online, Facebook, Inc., IAC Search & Media, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., The Walt Disney Company,
Morris Communications Company, LLC, The New York Times Company, YouTube, LLC, The Dallas Morning News, Inc., Digg, Inc., Ebaum's World, Inc., Google, Inc., filed by Beneficial
Innovations, Inc..(Capshaw, Sidney) (Entered: September 4, 2009)
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| September 8, 2009 |
14
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bunt, Robert)
(Entered: September 8, 2009)
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| September 10, 2009 |
15
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ORDER granting 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Charles Ainsworth and
Robert Christopher Bunt terminated as counsel for Beneficial Innovations Inc. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 9/10/09. (ch, ) (Entered: September 10, 2009)
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| September 11, 2009 |
16
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Issued as to Comcast Corporation, (Attachments: # 1 Digg Inc., # 2 Disney Online, # 3 Ebaums World Inc., # 4 Facebook Inc., # 5 Google Inc., # 6 IAC Search & Media Inc., # 7 Morris Communications Company LLC, #
8 NBC Universal Inc., # 9 The Dallas Morning News, Inc, #
10 The New York Times Company, # 11 The Walt Disney Company, #
12 Youtube LLC)(ch, ) (Entered: September 11, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
17
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. Digg, Inc. served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
18
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. Facebook, Inc. served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
19
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. Google, Inc. served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
20
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. Morris Communications Company, LLC served on 9/15/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
21
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. The Dallas Morning News, Inc. served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
22
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. The New York Times Company served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 22, 2009 |
23
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. The Walt Disney Company served on 9/14/2009, answer due 10/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 22, 2009)
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| September 28, 2009 |
24
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. NBC Universal, Inc. served on 9/16/2009, answer due 10/6/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: September 28, 2009)
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| October 2, 2009 |
25
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer , Move or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff, Beneficial Innovations, Inc.'s Complaint by YouTube, LLC, Google, Inc..
(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: October 2, 2009)
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| October 2, 2009 |
26
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, by
Digg, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bartow, D.) (Entered: October 2, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
27
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re The New York Times Company.( Baxter, Samuel) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
28
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ORDER granting 26 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Digg, Inc. deadline
is extended to 11/4/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/5/09. (ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Digg, Inc. to 11/4/2009. (ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
29
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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Google Inc., and
YouTube, LLC deadline is extended to 11/4/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/5/09. (ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for YouTube, LLC to 11/4/2009; Google, Inc. to 11/4/2009. (ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for The New York Times Company to 11/4/2009. 30 Days Granted for
Deadline Extension.( ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
30
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***FILED IN ERROR. USED WRONG EVENT. PLEASE IGNORE.***
Plaintiff's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time for The Walt Disney Company to Answer Amended Complaint ( Adams, Julien) Modified on 10/5/2009 (ch, ). (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
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***FILED IN ERROR. FILED USING WRONG EVENT Document # 30, Plaintiffs Unopposed First Application. PLEASE IGNORE.***
(ch, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
31
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. Disney Online served on 9/22/2009, answer due 10/13/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
32
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***REPLACES # 30 ***
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, of
The Walt Disney Company by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams, Julien) Modified
on 10/5/2009 (ch, ). (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
33
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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, by
Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
34
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Allen Foley on behalf of The Dallas Morning News, Inc. (Foley, David) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
35
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Virgil Bryan Medlock, Jr on behalf of The Dallas Morning News, Inc. (Medlock, Virgil) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
36
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ANSWER to 13 Amended Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Beneficial Innovations, Inc.
by The Dallas Morning News, Inc..(Malin, Steven) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
37
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by The Dallas Morning News, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent A.H. Belo Corporation for The Dallas Morning News, Inc.. (Malin, Steven) (Entered:
10/05/2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
38
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ANSWER to 13 Amended Complaint, and, COUNTERCLAIM against Beneficial
Innovations, Inc. by Morris Communications Company, LLC.(Jones, Michael) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 5, 2009 |
39
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Morris Communications Company, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Morris Communications Holding Company, LLC for Morris Communications Company, LLC.
(Jones, Michael) (Entered: October 5, 2009)
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| October 6, 2009 |
40
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ORDER granting 32 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant The Walt
Disney Company has up to and including November 5, 2009 to answer amended complaint. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/6/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 6, 2009)
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| October 6, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for The Walt Disney Company to 11/5/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 6, 2009)
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| October 6, 2009 |
41
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ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Comcast
Corporation to answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint is extended up to and including November 4,2009. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 10/6/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 6, 2009)
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| October 6, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Comcast Corporation to 11/4/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 6, 2009)
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| October 7, 2009 |
42
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Facebook, Inc.( Keyes, Melissa) (Entered: October 7, 2009)
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| October 8, 2009 |
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Facebook, Inc. to 11/5/2009. 31 Days Granted for Deadline
Extension.( ch, ) (Entered: October 8, 2009)
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| October 12, 2009 |
43
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re IAC Search & Media, Inc..( Jones, Michael) (Entered: October 12, 2009)
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| October 13, 2009 |
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for IAC Search & Media, Inc. to 11/12/2009. 30 Days Granted
for Deadline Extension.( ch, ) (Entered: October 13, 2009)
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| October 13, 2009 |
44
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E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Returned Executed by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. IAC Search & Media, Inc. served on 9/21/2009, answer due 11/12/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: October 14, 2009)
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| October 16, 2009 |
45
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re NBC Universal, Inc..( DeRieux, Elizabeth) (Entered: October 16, 2009)
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| October 19, 2009 |
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Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for NBC Universal, Inc. to 11/6/2009. 31 Days Granted for
Deadline Extension.( ch, ) (Entered: October 19, 2009)
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| October 20, 2009 |
46
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ada Elene Brown on behalf of The New York Times Company (Brown, Ada) (Entered: October 20, 2009)
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| October 28, 2009 |
47
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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, of
NBC Universal, Inc. by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams, Julien) (Entered:
10/28/2009)
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| October 28, 2009 |
48
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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, of
The Walt Disney Company by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams, Julien)
(Entered: October 28, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
49
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ORDER granting 47 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant NBC Universal,
Inc. has up to and including December 4, 2009, to answer. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/3/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for NBC Universal, Inc. to 12/4/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
50
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ORDER granting 48 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant The Walt
Disney Company has up to and including December 4, 2009, to answer. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/3/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for The Walt Disney Company to 12/4/2009. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
51
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Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, by
Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rambin, Daymon) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 3, 2009 |
52
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Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint,
[Unopposed] by Digg, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Bartow, D.) (Entered: November 3, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
53
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ANSWER to 13 Amended Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Beneficial Innovations, Inc.
by The New York Times Company.(Baxter, Samuel) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
54
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Defendants Google Inc.'s and YouTube, LLC's ANSWER to 13 Amended Complaint,
and, COUNTERCLAIM against Beneficial Innovations, Inc. by YouTube, LLC, Google, Inc..(Smith, Melissa) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
55
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ORDER granting 51 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Comcast Corporation
deadline is extended to 12/4/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/4/09. (ch, ) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Comcast Corporation to 12/4/2009. (ch, ) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
56
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ORDER granting 52 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Dft Digg Inc. deadline
is extended to 11/18/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/4/09. (ch, ) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
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Answer Due Deadline Updated for Digg, Inc. to 11/18/2009. (ch, ) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
57
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Google, Inc. (Smith, Melissa) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 4, 2009 |
58
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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by YouTube, LLC (Smith, Melissa) (Entered: November 4, 2009)
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| November 5, 2009 |
59
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Facebook, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tierney,
Erica) (Entered: November 5, 2009)
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| November 6, 2009 |
60
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ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended
through 12/4/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/6/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 6, 2009)
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| November 6, 2009 |
61
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***FILED IN ERROR. FILED UNDER WRONG EVENT AND NO CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. PLEASE IGNORE.***
STIPULATION of Dismissal Digg, Inc. by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams,
Julien) Modified on 11/6/2009 (ch, ). (Entered: November 6, 2009)
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| November 6, 2009 |
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***FILED IN ERROR. FILED UNDER WRONG EVENT AND NO CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Document # 61, Stipulation of Dismissal. PLEASE IGNORE.***
(ch, ) (Entered: November 6, 2009)
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| November 6, 2009 |
62
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***REPLACES # 61 ***
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Digg, Inc. by Beneficial Innovations, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Adams,
Julien) Modified on 11/9/2009 (ch, ). (Entered: November 6, 2009)
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| November 10, 2009 |
63
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ORDER granting 62 Motion to Dismiss. All claims asserted in this suit by Plaintiff
Beneficial Innovations, Inc. against Defendant Digg Inc. are hereby dismissed with prejudice to the right of these parties to assert in the future any such claims except as provided by
the parties settlement agreement.All costs are assessed against the party who incurred them. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/10/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 10, 2009)
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| November 11, 2009 |
64
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 13 Amended Complaint, by
IAC Search & Media, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: November 11, 2009)
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| November 12, 2009 |
65
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ORDER granting 64 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Deadline extended for
deft IAC Search U Media up to and including 12/4/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 11/12/09. (ehs, ) (Entered: November 12, 2009)
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| November 16, 2009 |
66
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deron R Dacus on behalf of Facebook, Inc. (Dacus, Deron) (Entered: November 16, 2009)
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| November 16, 2009 |
67
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gregory Loren Maag on behalf of Morris Communications Company, LLC (Maag, Gregory) (Entered: November 16, 2009)
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| November 16, 2009 |
68
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Guthrie on behalf of Morris Communications Company, LLC (Guthrie, Michael) (Entered: November 16, 2009)
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