Ohio Southern District Court
Judge:Michael R Barrett
Case #: 1:22-cv-00161
Nature of Suit840 Property Rights - Trademark
Cause15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Case Filed:Mar 29, 2022
Terminated:Feb 28, 2023
Last checked: Sunday Sep 25, 2022 5:55 AM EDT
Counter Claimant
Tennispoint.com, Inc.
Represented By
Brett A Schatz
Wood, Herron & Evans LLP
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Gregory Frederick Ahrens
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Counter Defendant
Midwest Sports Supply, LLC
Represented By
Brian C Horne
Knobbe Martens
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Hans L. Mayer
Knobbe Martens
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Carrie A Shufflebarger
Thompson Hine LLP
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Defendant
Tennispoint.com, Inc.
Represented By
Brett A Schatz
Wood, Herron & Evans LLP
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Gregory Frederick Ahrens
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Plaintiff
Midwest Sports Supply, LLC
Represented By
Brian C Horne
Knobbe Martens
contact info
Hans L. Mayer
Knobbe Martens
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Carrie A Shufflebarger
Thompson Hine LLP
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GPO Jul 07 2022
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 7/7/2022. (kkz)

Docket last updated: 11 hours ago
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
25 25 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Tue 02/28 2:22 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Mayer, Hans)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Tue 02/28 3:52 PM
***Civil Case Terminated re25 . (md)
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Tuesday, December 06, 2022
minutes Settlement Conference Tue 12/06 5:02 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Settlement Conference held on 12/6/2022; Brian Horne and Hans Mayer appeared for Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC and Joseph Catalano; Gregory Ahrens and Brett Schatz appeared for Defendant Tennispoint.com, Inc. and Jeremy Bruck; case stayed. (kkz)
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utility Case Stayed Tue 12/06 5:02 PM
Case Stayed (kkz)
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Monday, November 21, 2022
notice Notice of Hearing Mon 11/21 8:55 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that the Status Conference set for 12/6/2022 has been converted to a Settlement Conference and is now set for set 11:30 AM in Chambers, Room 239, before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Parties shall provide the Court with a limited 5-page ex parte position statement which shall be emailed to the Court at barrett_chambers@ohsd.uscourts.gov no later than 11/29/2022. The Court may conduct ex parte conferences prior to the scheduled settlement conference. Unless prior arrangements have been discussed with the Court, party representatives with complete settlement authority must be present throughout the conference. (kkz)
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 10/20 2:57 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Status Conference held on 10/20/2022; Brian Horne appeared for plaintiff/counter defendant; Brett Schatz appeared for defendant/counter claimant; parties to continue to confer regarding possible settlement; a Status Conference is set for 12/6/2022 at 3:00 PM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett. NOTE: parties shall refer to the entry on 6/23/2022 for conferencing instructions. (kkz)
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
24 24 answer Answer to Counterclaim Thu 10/13 3:41 PM
ANSWER to23 Amended Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Mayer, Hans)
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Monday, October 03, 2022
23 23 cmp Counterclaim Amended Answer to Complaint Mon 10/03 2:50 PM
AMENDED ANSWER to 13 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim , COUNTERCLAIM against Midwest Sports Supply, LLC by Counter Defendant Midwest Sports Supply, LLC, Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Schatz, Brett)
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22 22 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Mon 10/03 1:50 PM
ORDER granting21 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File and Amended Answer and Counterclaim. Defendant will file and serve an Amended Answer and Counterclaim to the Complaint within five business days of this Order. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 10/3/2022. (kkz)
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Friday, September 30, 2022
21 21 motion Leave to File Document Fri 09/30 5:36 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaim by Defendant Tennispoint.com, Inc., Counter Claimant Tennispoint.com, Inc.. (Schatz, Brett)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A-Defendant First Amended Answer and Counterclaim (Clean Copy),
Att: 2 Exhibit B-Defendant First Amended Answer and Counterclaim (Redlined Copy),
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
20 20 13 pgs order Order Tue 08/30 2:02 PM
STIPULATED E-DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 8/30/2022. (kkz)
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Friday, August 26, 2022
19 19 misc Stipulation Fri 08/26 5:22 PM
STIPULATION re E-Discovery Order and Proposed Order by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Mayer, Hans)
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
minutes Discovery Conference Wed 08/24 12:14 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Discovery Conference held on 8/24/2022; Brian Horne and Hans Mayer appeared for Plaintiff/Counter Defendant; Gregory Ahrens and Brett Schatz appeared for Defendant/Counter Claimant; discovery to proceed as discussed. (kkz)
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Monday, August 22, 2022
notice Notice of Hearing Mon 08/22 10:36 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that a Discovery Conference is set for 8/24/2022 at 11:00 AM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett. NOTE: parties shall refer to the entry on 6/23/2022 for conferencing instructions. (kkz)
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
minutes ~Util - Set Hearings Status Conference Thu 07/21 3:43 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Status Conference held on 7/21/2022; Brian Horne and Carrie Shufflebarger appeared for plaintiff; Gregory Ahrens and Brett Schatz appeared for defendant; parties to continue to engage in targeted discovery; Status Conference is set for 10/20/2022 at 12:30 PM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett; NOTE: parties shall refer to the entry on 6/23/2022 for conferencing instructions. (kkz)
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Thursday, July 07, 2022
18 18 order Protective Order Thu 07/07 3:19 PM
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 7/7/2022. (kkz)
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
17 17 order Cincinnati Preliminary Pretrial Order Thu 06/23 2:15 PM
CALENDAR ORDER: Status Conference set for 7/21/2022 at 2:30 PM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett; Motions directed to pleadings due by 6/16/2022; Motions to Amend due by 8/15/2022; Disclosure of Non-Expert (Fact) Witness due by 12/28/2022; Defendant Primary Expert due by 4/27/2023; Plaintiff Primary Expert due by 6/26/2023; Rebuttal Expert due by 8/25/2023; Discovery (Expert) due by 10/24/2023; Discovery (Fact) due by 2/24/2023; Dispositive motions due by 11/21/2023; Settlement Conference set for 1/4/2024 at 1:30 PM in Chambers before Judge Michael R. Barrett; Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/22/2024 at 11:00 AM in Chambers before Judge Michael R. Barrett; Jury Trial 9/2024 before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 6/23/2022. (kkz)
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
16 16 misc Rule 26(f) Report Tue 06/21 7:06 PM
RULE 26(f) REPORT (Joint) by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Horne, Brian)
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Friday, June 03, 2022
notice Notice of Deadline Fri 06/03 9:08 AM
NOTICE of Deadline: Rule 26(f) Report due by 6/30/2022. Please visit www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/FPbarrett to obtain copies of the Court's required Rule 26(f) report and joint final pretrial order forms as well as its trial procedures. (kkz)
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Thursday, June 02, 2022
15 15 answer Answer to Counterclaim Thu 06/02 4:32 PM
ANSWER to13 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Mayer, Hans)
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
14 14 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 05/12 3:22 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Tennispoint.com, Inc., Counter Claimant Tennispoint.com, Inc.. (Schatz, Brett)
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13 13 answer Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Thu 05/12 3:19 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Midwest Sports Supply, LLC filed by Tennispoint.com, Inc.. (Schatz, Brett)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 04/19 8:50 AM
Stipulated Extension of Time for Defendant to Plead re11 Summons Returned Executed. New date requested- 5/12/2022 by Defendant Tennispoint.com, Inc.. (Schatz, Brett) Modified to terminate motion and edit docket text on 4/19/2022 (kl)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 04/19 10:45 AM
Set/Reset Deadline re Doc.12 : Tennispoint.com, Inc. answer due 5/12/2022. (kl)
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Thursday, April 07, 2022
11 11 service Summons Returned Executed Thu 04/07 1:36 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant Tennispoint.com, Inc.. Tennispoint.com, Inc. served on 3/31/2022, answer due 4/21/2022. (Mayer, Hans)
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 04/05 3:42 PM
NOTATION ORDER granting5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Brian Horne as Co-Counsel (motion re-filed at doc.8 ); granting6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Hans Mayer as Co-Counsel (motion re-filed at docs.9 and10 ). Co-Counsels are directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 4/5/2022. (eh)
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
10 10 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Wed 03/30 5:19 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798198) of Hans Mayer by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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9 9 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Wed 03/30 5:10 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number aohsdc-8798198) of Hans Mayer by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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8 8 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Wed 03/30 5:05 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number aohsdc-8798144) of Brian Horne by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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7 7 notice Notice of Non-Compliance of Local Rule 5.1(c) (Clerk's Notice) Wed 03/30 4:28 PM
Clerk's Notice of Non-Compliance Local Rule 5.1 (c): The Clerk's Office has reviewed your filing, docket6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798198) of Hans Mayer filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC,5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798144) of Brian Horne filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC, and it appears that one or more of the PDFs are not text searchable and therefore is not in compliance with Local Rule 5.1 (c). You shall refile docket6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798198) of Hans Mayer filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC,5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798144) of Brian Horne filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC as a text searchable document(s), linking the document back to the original entry within 24-hours. Non-Compliance Deadline due by 3/31/2022. (kl)
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6 6 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Wed 03/30 10:22 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798198) of Hans Mayer by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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5 5 motion Appear - Pro Hac Vice Wed 03/30 10:17 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-8798144) of Brian Horne by Plaintiff Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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4 4 service Summons Issued Wed 03/30 8:20 AM
Summons Issued as to Tennispoint.com, Inc.. (kl)
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
2 2 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 03/29 12:35 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs Midwest Sports Supply, LLC, SIGNA Sports United N.V. identifying Corporate Parent SIGNA Sports United N.V. for Midwest Sports Supply, LLC.. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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Att: 1 Midwest Sports Supply's Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement
1 1 11 pgs cmp Complaint Tue 03/29 12:13 PM
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND for Declaratory Judgment against Tennispoint.com, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-8796451), filed by Midwest Sports Supply, LLC. (Shufflebarger, Carrie)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons Form
misc Docket Annotation Tue 03/29 4:11 PM
If this case is referred, it will be to Magistrate Judge Karen L. Litkovitz. (kl)
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