Disney Federal District Court Decisions

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: September 10, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 456 defendants Viacom and Paramount's Motion for attorney Kenneth R Logan to appear Pro Hac Vice (awb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/10/2009)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: September 10, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

STIPULATION AND ORDER resetting Hearing on Motions 444 454 MOTION to Dismiss for 10/26/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 15, 18th Floor, San Francisco; Signed by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel on 9/10/2009. (awb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/10/2009)

Clark v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: September 10, 2009 as 2:2008cv00982
Court: Ohio Southern District Court
Defendant: Amazon.com, Jakks Pacific, Inc., KB Toys, Play Along Toys, The Walt Disney Company, Toys 'R Us
Plaintiff: Aaron Clark
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 57 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Discovery extended until 9/30/09. Plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss on all claims against TWDC due 9/30/09. TWDC shall have until 10/14/09 to file a renewed motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark R. Abel on 9/10/09. (rew )

Luxo AS v. The Walt Disney Company et al

Filed: September 10, 2009 as 1:2009cv07689
Court: New York Southern District Court
Defendant: Jane Does, John Does, Pixar Animations Studios, The Walt Disney Company, XYZ Companies
Plaintiff: Luxo AS
Nature of Suit: Trademark

ORDER FOR INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE:... Initial Conference set for 12/18/2009 at 10:15 AM in Courtroom 11C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Laura Taylor Swain. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/10/2009) (jpo)

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: September 2, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 179 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. GOOGLE INC. will file its Answer on or before September 29, 2009. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 9/2/09. (ehs, )

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: September 1, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

STIPULATION AND ORDER RESETTING Hearing on Motion 444 MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTERCLAIMS TO 10/26/2009 02:00 PM in Courtroom 15, 18th Floor, San Francisco; Replies to be filed by 9/4/2009; Signed by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel on 9/1/2009. (awb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/1/2009)

USA v. Abex Aerospace Div, et al

Filed: August 28, 2009 as 2:2000cv12471
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Abex Aerospace Division, ABM CMS, Inc., Air Conditioning Co. Inc., Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Alcoa Inc, Alliedsignal Inc, Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, American Standard, Inc., Anzon Company, Applied Micro Circuits Corporation, Appropriate Technologies II Inc, Arlon Adhesives & Film, Armor All Products Corporation, Astro Aluminum Treating Co. Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, BASF Corporation, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Bell Industries, Inc., BHP Coated Steel Corp, Boeing North American Inc, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., Bonanza Aluminum Corp, Borden Inc, Bourns Inc, BP America Inc, BP Amoco Chemical Company, British Alcan Aluminum P.L.C., Broadway Stores Inc, Building Materials Corporation of America, Cal Mart, Cal-Air, Inc., California Department of Transporation and others
Mitutoyo American Corporation: MTI Engineering Corporation
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSENT DECREE (NUNC PRO TUNC AS OF 1/22/09) by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr. It is Ordered : 1. Except as specifically provided in this First Amendment, all provisions and requirements of the original Consent Decree shall be in ful l force and effect. The Parties agree that all such provisions remain fully enforceable notwithstanding this First Amendment; 2. The definition of "Consent Decree" on page 6 of the Consent Decree isamended to mean "the Consent…

USA v. Abex Aerospace Div, et al

Filed: August 28, 2009 as 2:2000cv12471
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Abex Aerospace Division, ABM CMS, Inc., Air Conditioning Co. Inc., Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Alcoa Inc, Alliedsignal Inc, Alpha Therapeutic Corporation, American Standard, Inc., Anzon Company, Applied Micro Circuits Corporation, Appropriate Technologies II Inc, Arlon Adhesives & Film, Armor All Products Corporation, Astro Aluminum Treating Co. Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, BASF Corporation, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Bell Industries, Inc., BHP Coated Steel Corp, Boeing North American Inc, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., Bonanza Aluminum Corp, Borden Inc, Bourns Inc, BP America Inc, BP Amoco Chemical Company, British Alcan Aluminum P.L.C., Broadway Stores Inc, Building Materials Corporation of America, Cal Mart, Cal-Air, Inc., California Department of Transporation and others
Mitutoyo American Corporation: MTI Engineering Corporation
Plaintiff: United States of America
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters

SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSENT DECREE (Nunc Pro Tunc, effective as of 1/22/09) by Judge Terry J. Hatter, Jr. It is Ordered: 1. Except as specifically provided in this Second Amendment, all provisions and requirements of the original Consent Decree, as amended, shall be in full force and effect. The Parties agree that all such provisions remain fully enforceable notwithstanding this Second Amendment.(Refer to attached document for details). (lom)

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 27, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER - granting 175 Stipulation of Dismissal. All claims asserted between plaintiff and dft Obopay, Inc. are hereby dismissed with prejudice. All counterclaims are dismissed as moot. All attorney fees and costs are to be borne by the party that incurred them. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/27/09. (ch, )

Universal City Studios Productions LLLP et al v. Sswarez.com et al

Filed: August 27, 2009 as 2:2008cv08300
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Adam Summers, DOES, Roger Ringuette, Sswarez.com, Travis Clark, Veronica Mounie
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Universal City Studios LLLP, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Gary A. Feess. Plaintiff(s) are ORDERED to show cause why this case should not be dismissed, for lack of prosecution. Link v. Wabash R. Co., 370 U.S. 626 (1962) (court has inherent power to dismiss for lack of prosecution on its own motion). In this matter:Plaintiff(s) obtained entry of default, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a), but Plaintiff(s) have not sought default judgment, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(b). Plaintiff(s) can…

Sanrio, Inc. et al v. Gabino's Jump, Inc. et al

Filed: August 14, 2009 as 2:2008cv06323
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Does, Gabino's Jump, Inc., Juan Carlos Alcantaro
Plaintiff: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Sanrio, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Trademark

CONSENT DECREE Pursuant to Stipulation 20 by Judge J. Spencer Letts. It is hereby ordered as follows: This Court has jurisdiction over the parties to this action and over the subject matter; The Complaint shall be amended to refer to "Juan Ca rlos Alcantaro aka Juan Carlos Alcantara." The Amended Complaint shall be deemed served upon each Defendant; Sanrio, Inc. and Disney Enterprises, Inc is the owner of all rights in and to the copyright and trademark registrations; The…

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 13, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 170 Motion for Leave to File. ORDERED that the Motions to Dismiss found at docket numbers 58, 77, 101, 114, 128, 142 are withdrawn without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that all Defendants shall have up to and including twenty-one (21) days from the date of entry of Actus Second Amended Complaint to answer or otherwise respond to said complaint. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/13/09. (ch, )

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 13, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 171 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 104 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Claims and Memorandum of Law in Support Responses due by 9/17/2009. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/13/09. (ch, )

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 12, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 166 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. M&T Bank Corp deadline is 8/24/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/12/09. (ch, )

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 12, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 165 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. JP Morgan Chase & Co. deadline is extended to 8/14/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/12/09. (ch, )

Actus, LLC v. Bank of America Corp. et al

Filed: August 12, 2009 as 2:2009cv00102
Court: Texas Eastern District Court
Defendant: AgileCo, Bank of America Corp., Blaze Mobile, Inc., Capital One Financial Corporation, Enable Holdings, Inc., Google, Inc., Green Dot, Corp., Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc., JP Morgan Chase & Co., M&T Bank Corporation, MasterCard International, LLC, Meta Financial Group, Inc., Obopay, Inc., Sonic Solutions, Visa, Inc., Vivendi Universal S.A., Walt Disney Co, Western Union, WildTangent, Inc.
Plaintiff: Actus, LLC
Nature of Suit: Patent

ORDER granting 164 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. Deadline for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is extended to 8/28/09. Signed by Judge T. John Ward on 8/12/09. (ch, )

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: August 11, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granting 324 plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File 2nd amended complaint. (awb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2009)

Realnetworks, Inc. et al v. DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. et al

Filed: August 11, 2009 as 3:2008cv04548
Court: California Northern District Court
Counter-claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Counter-defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Defendant: Disney Enterprises, Inc., DVD Copy Control Association, Inc., NBC Universal, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Viacom, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
Plaintiff: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER by Judge Marilyn Hall Patel: the court GRANTS the Studio plaintiffs' and DVD CCA's motion for a preliminary injunction against Real. RealNetworks is hereby preliminarily enjoined from engaging in, or facilitating other s in, manufacturing, importing, offering to the public, providing or otherwise trafficking in the product known as RealDVD, whether termed Vegas, Facet or another internal name, or any substantially similar software application or other…

Universal City Studios Productions LLLP et al v. RealNetworks, Inc. et al

Filed: August 11, 2009 as 3:2008cv04719
Court: California Northern District Court
Defendant: Realnetworks Home Entertainment, Inc., Realnetworks, Inc.
Plaintiff: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Disney Enterprises, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Pictures Television Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Nature of Suit: Copyrights

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: the court GRANTS the Studio plaintiffs' and DVD CCA's motion for a preliminary injunction against Real. RealNetworks is hereby preliminarily enjoined from engaging in, or facilitating others in, manufacturing, importi ng, offering to the public, providing or otherwise trafficking in the product known as RealDVD, whether termed Vegas, Facet or another internal name, or any substantially similar software application or other product, service, device,…

Universal City Studios LLLP et al v. Nanjing Wanlida Technology Co., Ltd.

Filed: August 10, 2009 as 2:2008cv04073
Court: California Central District Court
Defendant: Nanjing Wanlida Technology Co., Ltd.
Plaintiff: Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

JUDGMENT: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that Plaintiffs shall have the following JUDGMENT against Defendants Nanjing Wanlida Technology Co., Ltd.: by Judge S. James Otero, in favor of Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios LLLP, Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. against Nanjing Wanlida Technology Co., Ltd. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bp)