Motion for Stay Pending TTAB Proceeding Denied
Yes, TTAB. Judge Jordan denied the defendant’s motion to stay proceedings in this trademark infringement case pending the resolution of related cancellation actions.
Judge Sean D. Jordan
Substituted Service Granted In Case Of Likely Evasion
In a situation with all the hallmarks of defendants attempting to avoid service, Judge Sean Jordan granted a motion for alternative service.
Extension of Expert Deadlines
Judge Jordan partially granted this partially agreed motion, which provides a checklist of thing to, um, not do.
Dismissals Under FRCP 41
Judge Jordan previously struck the plaintiff’s notice of partial voluntary dismissal under FRCP 41(a) as improper, but denied this request for a broader dismissal.
Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction
The court concluded that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant, and transferred the case to the SDNY.
One less thing for the trial bag …
The prior standing order establishing various precautions, including requiring masks, in the Sherman Division courthouses has been vacated. Masking is now optional. (You should still bring your O’Connor’s, though).
Unopposed Motion to Seal Denied
This order reminds me of helping our boys suit up for the two younger ones’ presentation Saturday night. There’s a right way to do this, and a wrong way. (Hey, I’m photobombing them. Cool).
Section 101 Motion
Judge Sean Jordan granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of patentable subject matter.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Frosting Trademarks & Preliminary Injunctions
I can’t write too much about this case – it makes me too hungry.
Motions To Dismiss Ballpark Parent App Case
How to literally make a federal case out of a dispute at the ballpark. With a pinch hit from caselaw on RICO claims and personal jurisdiction.