Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Franklin Loufrani

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Filed Sept. 17, 2001
Judges Drost, Mermelstein, and Bergsman
Proceeding Type Opposition
Applicant Mark SMILEY No. 75977376
Case Type Opposition
Status Terminated
Interlocutory Attorney ANDREW P BAXLEY
Paralegal JOI WILSON
Last Updated: 2 years, 1 month ago
Filing Date # Docket Text
8/25/2011Change of Correspondence Address
8/10/2011Returned Mail
7/26/2011Board's Order
7/7/2011Stipulation Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice
6/29/2011Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Update to the Appeal
8/13/2010Suspended Pending Disposition of Civil Action
8/11/2010Supplemental Status Report
8/3/2010Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Response to Board Order/Inquiry
7/23/2010Response Due 30 Days (Due Date) 8/22/2010
6/18/2009Duplicate Copy of #119
6/3/2009118Terminated
5/20/2009Appeal to District Court
3/20/2009Board's Decision: Sustained. Issue: whether applicant's mark is distinctive of its goods and services; 2(d) whether applicant's mark is distinctive of its services. Nonprecedential Decision: Oppositions '278 and '632 Sustained on both grounds Opposition '145 Dismissed
1/14/2009Oral Hearing Appearance Record
12/31/2008Franklin Loufrani's Notice of Related Subsequent Decision
12/2/2008Oral Hearing Scheduled
12/1/2008Oral Hearing Reset
11/3/2008Oral Hearing Scheduled
9/30/2008Change of Correspondence Address
2/14/2008Suspended
2/13/2008Franklin Loufrani's Copy of #106
2/12/2008Franklin Loufrani's Copy of #106
2/12/2008Franklin Loufrani's Copy of Motion to Suspend to #106
2/12/2008Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend Pending Setlmt Negotiations
2/12/2008Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend Pending Setlmt Negotiations
2/12/2008Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend Pending Setlmt Negotiations
1/2/2008Oral Hearing Scheduled
11/26/2007Motion to Extend Time for Oral Argument Is Granted
9/28/2007Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Request for Oral Hearing
9/4/2007Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Rebuttal Brief
9/4/200799Confidential Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Rebuttal Brief
6/21/2007Proceedings Resumed
10/16/2006Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Reply in Support of Motion
9/25/2006Franklin Loufrani's Reply in Support of Motion
9/5/2006Plaintiff's Motion
8/18/2006Suspended Pending Disposition of Outstanding Motion
8/14/200695Franklin Loufrani's Brief for Franklin Loufrani
8/14/200694Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Confindential Brief for Franklin Loufrani
8/14/2006Defendant's Motion
8/14/2006Brief on Merits for Plaintiff
8/14/2006Final Brief on Merits for Defendant(s)
8/1/2006Extension of Time Granted
7/27/2006Franklin Loufrani's Motion for an Extension of Time
6/30/200686Confidential Brief on Merits for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s
6/30/2006Brief on Merits for Plaintiff
5/1/2006Defendant's Notice of Reliance
4/24/2006Defendant's Notice of Reliance
4/11/200684Confidential - Declaration of M. Rappeport
3/30/2006Testimony for Defendant
3/15/2006Plaintiff's Notice of Reliance
2/2/2006Trial Dates Reset
1/18/2006Franklin Loufrani's Request to Withdraw as Attorney
1/10/2006Party Defendant Joined
1/9/2006Franklin Loufrani's Request to Withdraw as Attorney
12/12/2005Defendant's Notice of Reliance
12/8/2005Suspended Pending Disposition of Outstanding Motion
11/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Opposition/Response to Motion
11/17/2005Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend Proceedings
11/17/2005Withdrawal of Attorney of Record
10/8/2005Trial Dates Reset
9/26/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion for Exten. Of Time with Consent
8/2/2005Suspended Pending Disposition of Civil Action
7/29/2005Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Protective Order
7/22/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Supplemental Exhibits to Motion to Quash
7/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Additional Copy of 62
7/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Dulicate of 62
7/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion to Quash
7/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Duplicate of #60
7/21/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion to Quash
7/6/2005Motions to Extend Dates Granted;
6/13/2005Loufrani's Motion to Extend Testimony Periods
5/27/200559Confidential - Deposition M. Rappeport
5/24/200558Confidential - Deposition of Troy Steiner
5/24/2005Deposition of Michael Rappeport
5/23/200553Deposition of Gary F. Scholtes
5/16/2005Deposition of Gary Scholtes (Redacted)
4/27/2005Plaintiff's Notice of Reliance
4/1/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion for an Extension of Time
2/15/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Not of Appearance
2/14/2005Motion to Ext Granted;test Pd. Reset
2/11/2005Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion for Exten. Of Time with Consent
2/11/2005Walmart's Consented Motion to Extend
11/23/2004Loufrani's Motion to Ext Granted;TRIAL/BRIEFING Dates Reset
11/2/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion for an Extension of Time
10/29/2004Loufrani's Request for Reconsideration
10/29/2004Loufrani's Request for Reconsideration
10/15/2004Trial Dates Reset
10/11/2004Stipulated Protective Order
9/30/2004Discovery Closed; T.D. Reset
9/21/2004Loufrani's Motion to Amend Application
8/25/2004Franklin Loufrani's Reply Brief Re; Motion to Compel
8/5/2004Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Opposition to Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Compel
7/20/2004Proceed. Suspend Pending
7/19/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Compel Discovery
7/16/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Compel Discovery
7/12/2004Franklin Loufrani's Additional Appearance
7/9/2004Franklin Loufrani's Appearance of Counsel/Power of Attorney
6/30/2004Trial Dates Reset
6/23/2004Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Motion to Ext. Granted;DISC/TD Reset
6/18/2004Motion to Ext. Granted; Disc/Trial Date Reset
6/1/2004Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Opposition to Motion to Ext
5/11/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Ext.
4/26/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Ext Approved
3/11/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Exten. Of Time with Consent
3/11/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Exten. Of Time with Consent
2/9/2004Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied
11/10/2003Franklin Loufrani's Response to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Partially Consented Motion for Discovery
10/23/2003Wal-Mart's Motion for 56(f) Discovery
10/8/2003Proceedings Are Suspended
9/18/2003Franklin Loufrani's Exhibits for No. 19
9/18/2003Franklin Loufrani's Notice of Motion for Summary Judgement
8/15/2003Board's Order Proceedings Resumed;trail Dates Reset
8/1/2003Notice of Default;consolidated with 154632 & 152145
2/6/2003Wal-Mart's Power of Attorney
1/9/2003Trial Dates Reset
11/21/2002Substitute Power and Dom Rep
10/21/2002Franklin Loufrani's Power of Attorney and Desig of Dom R Ep
9/13/2002Df's Motion to Suspend Opposition
8/28/2002Franklin Loufrani's Reply Brief on Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend
8/12/2002Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s Response to Franklin Loufrani's Motion to Suspend
3/28/2002Answer
3/25/2002Franklin Loufrani's Motion for Exten. Of Time with Consent
2/11/2002Boards Inst Order Remailed
1/24/2002Franklin Loufrani's Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./A
1/24/2002Applicant's Domestic Counsel
12/7/2001Df's Undeliverable by P.O.
12/7/20013Pending, Instituted
12/7/2001Notice and Trial Dates Sent; Answer Due: 1/16/2002
9/17/2001Filed and Fee