California Eastern District Court
Judge:Anthony W Ishii
Referred: Barbara A Mcauliffe
Case #: 1:20-cv-00961
Nature of Suit830 Property Rights - Patent
Cause35:271 Patent Infringement
Case Filed:Jul 09, 2020
Terminated:Mar 22, 2021
Last checked: Tuesday Jan 05, 2021 12:27 AM PST
Defendant
EQTEC PLC
Represented By
Ellisen Shelton Turner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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Defendant
North Fork Community Power, LLC
a California limited liability company 57839 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
Represented By
Shane Garrett Smith
Mccormick Barstow LLP
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Defendant
Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc.
a Delaware corporation 57839 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643
Represented By
Shane Garrett Smith
Mccormick Barstow LLP
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Plaintiff
Aries Gasification, LLC
4037 Rural Plains Circle Suite 290
Franklin, TN 37064
Represented By
Lynn E. Rzonca, PHV
Ballard Spahr LLP
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Brian S.S. Auerbach
Ballard Spahr LLP
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Vincent Cox
Ballard Spahr LLP
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GPO Sep 18 2020
STIPULATION and ORDER to Extend Time to Answer signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/18/2020. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 1/12/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe.(Sant Agata, S)
GPO Dec 18 2020
>Motion to Dismiss Hearing shall be RESCHEDULED for 1/25/2021 at 01:30 PM in before District Judge Anthony W. Ishii. (Gonzales, V)ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. NO. 16) signed by District Judge Anthony W. Ishii on 12/18/2020. The Parties' Stipulation is GRANTED. Pursuant to their Joint Stipulation, the
GPO Jan 06 2021
ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/06/2021. The Scheduling Conference currently set for January 12, 2021 is CONTINUED to February 25, 2021, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 8 red. (Gonzales, V)(BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. At least one week prior to the conference, the parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire requi

Docket last updated: 03/12/2025 11:59 PM PDT
Monday, March 22, 2021
29 29 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Mon 03/22 9:21 AM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): On March 19, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice of the action in its entirety. (Doc.28 ). In light of the stipulated dismissal, this action is terminated by operation of law without further order from the Court. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). This Court VACATES all pending dates and matters. The Clerk of the Court is directed to CLOSE THIS CASE. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 3/22/2021. CASE CLOSED. (Valdez, E)
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Friday, March 19, 2021
28 28 3 pgs notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Fri 03/19 3:24 PM
NOTICE of VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL by Aries Gasification, LLC. (Auerbach, Brian)
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Friday, February 12, 2021
27 27 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 02/12 12:20 PM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT Only): Due to the current status of the case, the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 02/25/2021 is continued to March 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties shall be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. The parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report one week prior to the conference. NOTE: Motion to Dismiss (Doc.16 ) pending. Minute order signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 2/12/2021. (Valdez, E)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
26 26 order Minute Order ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Tue 01/19 1:20 PM
MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ENTRY ONLY): The Court has deemed the MOTION TO DISMISS, Doc. No.16 , noticed for hearing on 1/25/2021, before District Judge Anthony W. Ishii, suitable for decision WITHOUT oral argument pursuant to Local Rule 230(g). As such, the hearing on same is VACATED and the matter will be taken under submission as of that date. Minute order signed by District Judge Anthony W. Ishii on 1/19/2021.(Gonzales, V)
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Monday, January 18, 2021
25 25 16 pgs misc Reply Mon 01/18 4:09 PM
REPLY by EQTEC PLC re16 Motion to Dismiss,. (Turner, Ellisen)
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Wednesday, January 06, 2021
24 24 respm Opposition to Motion Wed 01/06 6:50 PM
OPPOSITION by Aries Gasification, LLC to16 Motion to Dismiss,.(Auerbach, Brian)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Wed 01/06 4:11 PM
ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 1/06/2021. The Scheduling Conference currently set for January 12, 2021 is CONTINUED to February 25, 2021, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. At least one week prior to the conference, the parties shall file a Joint Scheduling Report. The parties shall appear at the conference with each party connecting remotely either via Zoom video conference or Zoom telephone number. The parties will be provided with the Zoom ID and password by the Courtroom Deputy prior to the conference. The Zoom ID number and password are confidential and are not to be shared. Appropriate court attire required. (Gonzales, V)
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Tuesday, January 05, 2021
22 22 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 01/05 7:56 PM
MOTION Continue Scheduling Conference re13 Stipulation and Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings, by North Fork Community Power, LLC, Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc..(Smith, Shane)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, December 18, 2020
21 21 1 pgs order Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 12/18 2:50 PM
ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. NO.16 ) signed by District Judge Anthony W. Ishii on 12/18/2020. The Parties' Stipulation is GRANTED. Pursuant to their Joint Stipulation, the Motion to Dismiss Hearing shall be RESCHEDULED for 1/25/2021 at 01:30 PM in before District Judge Anthony W. Ishii. (Gonzales, V)
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
20 20 misc Stipulation and Proposed Order Thu 12/17 6:35 PM
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Aries Gasification, LLC.(Auerbach, Brian)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, December 10, 2020
19 19 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 12/10 10:07 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defendants North Fork Community Power, LLC, Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc.. (Smith, Shane)
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18 18 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 12/10 9:10 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defendant EQTEC PLC. (Turner, Ellisen)
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17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/10 9:10 PM
NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Ellisen Shelton Turner on behalf of EQTEC PLC. (Turner, Ellisen)
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16 16 motion Dismiss Thu 12/10 9:04 PM
MOTION to DISMISS by EQTEC PLC. Attorney Turner, Ellisen Shelton added. Motion Hearing set for 1/11/2021 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 2 (AWI) before District Judge Anthony W. Ishii.(Turner, Ellisen)
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Att: 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Point and Authorities,
Att: 2 Declaration of Ellisen S. Turner,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Exhibit B,
Att: 5 Exhibit C,
Att: 6 Exhibit D,
Att: 7 Exhibit E,
Att: 8 Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 9 Proof of Service Proof of Service
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/10 2:05 PM
NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Shane Garrett Smith on behalf of North Fork Community Power, LLC, Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc.. Attorney Smith, Shane Garrett added. (Smith, Shane)
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Friday, October 16, 2020
14 14 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 10/16 6:38 AM
WAIVER of SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED: Waiver sent to EQTEC PLC on 9/11/2020, Answer due 11/10/2020 (Auerbach, Brian)
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Friday, September 18, 2020
13 13 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings Fri 09/18 12:28 PM
STIPULATION and ORDER to Extend Time to Answer signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 9/18/2020. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 1/12/2021 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Sant Agata, S)
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
12 12 notice Notice of Change of Address Thu 09/17 12:19 PM
NOTICE of CHANGE of ADDRESS by Vincent Cox. (Cox, Vincent)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
11 11 misc Stipulation and Proposed Order Wed 09/16 5:26 AM
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time to Answer by Aries Gasification, LLC.(Auerbach, Brian)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, September 04, 2020
10 10 service Summons Returned Executed Fri 09/04 10:21 AM
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: North Fork Community Power, LLC served on 8/28/2020, answer due 9/18/2020; Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc. served on 8/28/2020, answer due 9/18/2020. (Auerbach, Brian)
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Friday, July 24, 2020
9 9 order Pro Hac Vice Order Fri 07/24 9:22 AM
PRO HAC VICE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/24/2020. Added attorney Brian S.S. Auerbach for Aries Gasification, LLC. (Sant Agata, S)
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
8 8 misc Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order Thu 07/23 3:27 PM
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Aries Gasification, LLC for attorney Brian S.S. Auerbach to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 225, receipt number 0972-9013660) (Cox, Vincent)
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
7 7 order Pro Hac Vice Order Thu 07/16 11:19 AM
PRO HAC VICE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 7/16/2020. Attorney, Lynn E. Rzonca added PHV for Aries Gasification, LLC.(Lundstrom, T)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
6 6 misc Application for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order Tue 07/14 12:26 PM
PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Aries Gasification, LLC for attorney Lynn E. Rzonca to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 225, receipt number 0972-8993566) (Cox, Vincent)
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Friday, July 10, 2020
5 5 misc Patent New Case Documents for AWI Fri 07/10 12:43 PM
PATENT NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED as to Patent #1:* 9,242,219 * * 1/26/2016 * * Aries Gasification, LLC * Patent #2:* 9,809,769 * * 11/7/2017 * * Aries Gasification, LLC * Patent #3:* 10,611,973 * * 4/7/2020 * * Aries Gasification, LLC * Patent #4:* 10,696,913 * * 6/30/2020 * * Aries Gasification, LLC * ; copy of Complaint and Patent Report emailed to U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 10/8/2020 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 8 (BAM) before Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe. (Jessen, A)
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Att: 1 Consent Form,
Att: 2 Patent Report,
Att: 3 VDRP
4 4 service Summons Fri 07/10 12:37 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to *EQTEC PLC, North Fork Community Power, LLC, Phoenix Biomass Energy, Inc.* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Vincent Cox* *Ballard Spahr LLP* *2029 Century Park East, Suite 800* *Los Angeles, CA 90067*. (Jessen, A)
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Thursday, July 09, 2020
3 3 NOTICE REPORT ON THE FILING OR DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION REGARDING A PATENT by ARIES GASIFICATION, LLC. (Cox, Vincent)
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2 2 NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by ARIES GASIFICATION, LLC. (Cox, Vincent)
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1 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants by ARIES GASIFICATION, LLC. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0972-8986958)(Cox, Vincent)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Exhibit 6,
Att: 7 Exhibit 7,
Att: 8 Civil Cover Sheet