Databricks Inc. v. Weisfield et al

2:24-cv-01417 | Washington Western District Court

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Division Seattle
Judge Judge James L. Robart
Filed Sept. 6, 2024
Case Flags JURYDEMAND
Nature of Suit 380 Property Damage - Other
Cause 28:1332 Diversity
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
3/15/2025~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines, Order on Motion to Dismiss
12/20/2024REPLY, filed by All Defendants, TO RESPONSE to 23 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer or Stay (Berman, Steve) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
12/16/2024Plaintiff Databricks, Inc.'s BRIEF re 33 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, re Defendants' Production of Email and Metadata by Plaintiff Databricks Inc (Tamimi, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/16/2024Defendants BRIEF re Production of Email or Metadata by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Carlson, Mark) (Entered: 12/16/2024)
12/10/2024RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Databricks Inc, to 23 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer or Stay. (Sacksteder, Michael) (Entered: 12/10/2024)
12/2/202434NOTICE of Stricken Telephonic Discovery Conference on 12/2/2024, per the court's order of 12/2/24 (Dkt. # 33 ). (AD) (Entered: 12/02/2024)
12/2/2024ORDER. The court DENIES Defendants' request to stay discovery (Dkt. # 32 ). The court DIRECTS the parties to confer and propose a new deadline within December 2024 for Defendants to respond to Databricks' discovery requests. The court DIRECTS the parties to submit briefs of no more than 1,400 words by 12/16/2024, addressing whether Defendants shall be required to produce email or metadata. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (TE) (Entered: 12/02/2024)
11/27/2024LETTER from Mark Carlson re 30 Notice of Hearing, filed by Byteweavr LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Databricks' 1st Set of Requests for Production of Documents to Defendant James Weisfield)(Carlson, Mark) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/27/2024LETTER from Michael J. Sacksteder for Plaintiff Databricks, Inc. re 30 Notice of Hearing, filed by Databricks Inc (Sacksteder, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/26/202430NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Discovery Conference set for Monday, 12/2/2024 at 04:30 PM before Judge James L. Robart. The parties are directed to file letter briefs of no more than two (2) pages regarding the discovery dispute by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11/27/2024. (AD) (Entered: 11/26/2024)
11/25/2024ORDER granting 28 Joint Stipulated MOTION TO RENOTE MOTION TO DISMISS [DKT. 23] AND SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The new noting date of Defendants' motion to dismiss is 12/20/2024. Databricks shall have until 12/10/2024 to file its opposition. Defendants shall file any reply no later than 12/20/2024. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (TE) (Entered: 11/25/2024)
11/25/2024Joint Stipulated MOTION TO RENOTE MOTION TO DISMISS [DKT. 23] AND SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/25/2024, (Tamimi, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/25/2024)
11/22/2024NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Hearing held on 11/13/2024 before Judge James L. Robart.

Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.

Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.

To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Andrea Ramirez, andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507.

Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2025, (AER) (Entered: 11/22/2024)
11/15/2024TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Plaintiff Databricks Inc for proceedings held on 11/13/2024 re 24 In Court Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Hannah Schae Reid.

Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s) Andrea Ramirez (andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Reid, Hannah) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/13/2024NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Hannah Schae Reid on behalf of Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Reid, Hannah) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/13/202424MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James L. Robart - Dep Clerk: Ashleigh Drecktrah; Pla Counsel: Michael Sacksteder, Jonathan Tamimi; Def Counsel: Mark Carlson; CR: Andrea Ramirez; In Court Hearing held on 11/13/2024. The court and counsel discuss the parties' Joint Status Report (Dkt. # 21 ) and the status of the case. The court will not issue a trial scheduling order until ruling on defendants' pending motion to dismiss (Dkt. # 23 ). (AD) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/12/2024 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer or Stay, filed by All Defendants. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/10/2024, (Berman, Steve) (Entered: 11/12/2024)
11/4/202422NOTICE of Hearing: In-court Hearing re: the parties' Joint Status Report (Dkt. # 21 ) set for Wednesday, 11/13/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14106 before Judge James L. Robart. (AD) (Entered: 11/04/2024)
10/25/2024MINUTE ORDER (text only) REASSIGNING CASE. Judge Richard A. Jones RECUSES himself from further proceedings in this case. The case has been REASSIGNED in rotation to Judge James L. Robart for all further proceedings. Judge Richard A. Jones no longer assigned to case. Authorized by Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 10/25/2024)
10/17/2024JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: in dispute. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
10/11/2024CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent Mind Fusion LLC for Byteweavr LLC. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Ascend IP LLC, Ascend Innovation Management LLC, Byteweavr LLC, Mind Fusion LLC. (Carlson, Mark) (Entered: 10/11/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Byteweavr, LLC on 9/11/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Mind Fusion, LLC on 9/11/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Ascend Innovation Management, LLC on 9/11/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Ascend IP, LLC on 9/11/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Riad Chummun on 9/11/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on James Weisfield on 9/14/2024, filed by Plaintiff Databricks Inc. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024ORDER REGARDING FRCP 26(f) CONFERENCE, INITIAL DISCLOSURES, AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 10/3/2024, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 10/10/2024, Joint Status Report due by 10/17/2024, by Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Mark S. Carlson on behalf of Defendants Ascend IP LLC, Ascend Innovation Management LLC, Byteweavr LLC, Riad Chummun, Mind Fusion LLC, James Weisfield. (Carlson, Mark) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/19/2024NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Steve W. Berman on behalf of Defendants Ascend IP LLC, Ascend Innovation Management LLC, Byteweavr LLC, Riad Chummun, Mind Fusion LLC, James Weisfield. (Berman, Steve) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/18/202410ORDER re 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Vigen Salmastlian for PLAINTIFF Databricks Inc, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.

NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 09/18/2024)
9/11/2024APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Vigen Salmastlian FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Databricks Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8623279 (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
9/10/2024STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/10/2024Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(MG) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/10/2024Judge Richard A. Jones added. (MG) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/10/2024DISREGARD Notice of Filing Deficiency ***Action Required***
Improper Signature - Secondary Attorney(s).
See attached letter for more information and instructions. (MG) Modified on 9/10/2024 docket in error (MG). (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/10/20245ORDER re 2 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael J Sacksteder for PLAINTIFF Databricks, Inc., by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.

NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(MG) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
9/6/2024CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Databricks, Inc.. (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
9/6/2024NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jonathan G Tamimi on behalf of Plaintiff Databricks, Inc.. (Tamimi, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
9/6/2024APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael J. Sacksteder FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8617502 (Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
9/6/2024COMPLAINT against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND (Receipt # AWAWDC-8617498) Attorney Jessica M. Kaempf added to party Databricks, Inc.(pty:pla) filed by Databricks, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Summons to James Weisfield, # 6 Summons to Riad Chummun, # 7 Summons to Ascend IP, LLC, # 8 Summons to Ascend Innovation Management, LLC, # 9 Summons to Mind Fusion, LLC, # 10 Summons Byteweavr, LLC)(Kaempf, Jessica) (Entered: 09/06/2024)