VB Assets, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

1:24-cv-01368 | Delaware District Court

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Division Wilmington
Judge Judge Maryellen Noreika
Filed Dec. 13, 2024
Case Flags PATENT
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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  • 4/7/2025
SO ORDERED re 21 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint to April 7, 2025 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Apple, Inc. answer due 4/7/2025).
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Amended Complaint to April 7, 2025 - filed by Apple, Inc..
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3/24/2025Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Natalie C. Clayton, Srishti Ghosh,Olivia M. Kim, Edward G. Poplawski, Theodore Stevenson, III, Caleb J. Bean, and Erik J. Carlson for VB Assets, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb) (Entered: 03/24/2025)
3/19/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED re 22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edward G. Poplawski, Olivia M. Kim, Erik J. Carlson, Caleb J. Bean, Srishti Ghosh, Theodore Stevenson, III, and Natalie C. Clayton filed by VB Assets, LLC. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/19/2025. (dlw) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
3/19/202524Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Theodore Stevenson, III and Natalie C. Clayton. ( re 22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edward G. Poplawski, Olivia M. Kim, Erik J. Carlson, Caleb J. Bean, Srishti Ghosh, Theodore Stevenson, III, and Natalie C. Clayton )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4640043).(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
3/19/202523Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Edward G. Poplawski, Olivia M. Kim, Erik J. Carlson, Caleb J. Bean, and Srishti Ghosh. ( re 22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edward G. Poplawski, Olivia M. Kim, Erik J. Carlson, Caleb J. Bean, Srishti Ghosh, Theodore Stevenson, III, and Natalie C. Clayton )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4640035).(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
3/19/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Edward G. Poplawski, Olivia M. Kim, Erik J. Carlson, Caleb J. Bean, Srishti Ghosh, Theodore Stevenson, III, and Natalie C. Clayton - filed by VB Assets, LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 03/19/2025)
3/13/2025
  • Motion to Extend Time
SO ORDERED re 21 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint to April 7, 2025 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Apple, Inc. answer due 4/7/2025). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/13/2025. (dlw) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
3/13/2025
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Amended Complaint to April 7, 2025 - filed by Apple, Inc.. (Palapura, Bindu) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
3/10/202520
  • Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
ORAL ORDER re 15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - In light of Plaintiff's 19 Amended Complaint, the Court DENIES as MOOT Defendant's 15 Partial Motion to Dismiss as it relates to the 1 Original Complaint. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 3/10/2025. (dlw) (Entered: 03/10/2025)
3/10/2025
  • Complaint
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Apple, Inc.- filed by VB Assets, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N)(Farnan, Brian) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/10/2025: # 15 Redline Comparison) (dlw). (Entered: 03/10/2025)
3/10/2025NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove David J. Cho as co-counsel. Reason for request: No Longer at Firm. (Palapura, Bindu) (Entered: 03/10/2025)
2/25/2025Pro Hac Vice Attorney John M. Desmarais for Apple, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd) (Entered: 02/25/2025)
2/24/2025Pro Hac Vice Attorney David J. Cho, Marie Weisfeiler, Kyle Curry for Apple, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Apple, Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025 OPENING BRIEF in Support re 15 PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Apple, Inc. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/10/2025. (Moore, David) Modified on 2/24/2025 (dlw). (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
PARTIAL MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Apple, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, David) Modified on 2/24/2025 (dlw). (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Cosmin Maier, Michael Wueste, Peter Kotecki, Michael K. Hilyard, Molly Brown for Apple, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs) Modified on 3/5/2025 (dlw). (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John M. Desmarais of Desmarais LLP filed by Apple, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 2/24/2025. (dlw) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/202514Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for John M. Desmarais. ( re 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John M. Desmarais of Desmarais LLP )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4621445).(Moore, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/24/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John M. Desmarais of Desmarais LLP - filed by Apple, Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
2/10/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
SO ORDERED re 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kyle Curry, Marie Weisfeiler, and David J. Cho of Desmarais LLP, 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Cosmin Maier, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Molly Brown, Michael K. Hilyard, Peter Kotecki, and Michael Wueste of Desmarais LLP filed by Apple, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 2/10/2025. (dlw) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
2/10/202512Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Kyle Curry, Marie Weisfeiler, and David J. Cho. ( re 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kyle Curry, Marie Weisfeiler, and David J. Cho of Desmarais LLP )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4610993).(Moore, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
2/10/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kyle Curry, Marie Weisfeiler, and David J. Cho of Desmarais LLP - filed by Apple, Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
2/10/202510Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Michael Wueste. ( re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Cosmin Maier, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Molly Brown, Michael K. Hilyard, Peter Kotecki, and Michael Wueste of Desmarais LLP )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4610964).(Moore, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
2/10/20259Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Cosmin Maier, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Molly Brown, Michael K. Hilyard, and Peter Kotecki. ( re 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Cosmin Maier, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Molly Brown, Michael K. Hilyard, Peter Kotecki, and Michael Wueste of Desmarais LLP )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4610963).(Moore, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
2/10/2025
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Cosmin Maier, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Molly Brown, Michael K. Hilyard, Peter Kotecki, and Michael Wueste of Desmarais LLP - filed by Apple, Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 02/10/2025)
12/30/2024
  • Motion to Extend Time
SO ORDERED re 7 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to February 24, 2025 (Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Apple, Inc. answer due 2/24/2025). ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 12/30/2024. (dlw) (Entered: 12/30/2024)
12/27/2024
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to February 24, 2025 - filed by Apple, Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 12/27/2024)
12/19/2024 SUMMONS Returned Executed by VB Assets, LLC.Apple, Inc. served on 12/19/2024, answer due 1/9/2025. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 12/19/2024)
12/18/2024Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 12/18/2024)
12/13/2024Summons Issued as to Apple, Inc. on 12/13/2024. (scs) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/13/2024 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by VB Assets, LLC. (scs) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/13/2024Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,073,681 B2; 8,515,765 B2; 10,297,249 B2; 10,510,341 B1 ; 7,818,176 B2; 8,886,536 B2 ; 9,269,097 B2. (scs) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/13/2024Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (scs) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/13/2024
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Apple, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4570247) - filed by VB Assets, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Civil Cover Sheet)(scs) (Entered: 12/16/2024)