Neman Brothers and Associates, Inc. v. White Mark Universal Inc.

Summary

Neman Brothers sues White Mark Universal and major retailers for copyright infringement over allegedly copied designs.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Does Macys Inc. Kohls, Inc. Boscovs Department Store, LLC Neman Brothers and Associates, Inc. Tuesday Morning USA, LLC Transform Sr Holding Management LLC Target Corporation ModeSens, Inc. Lyst Inc. IV Media, LLC Catalyst Brands LLC Borderx Lab Inc. Bluestem Brands, Inc. Belk ECommerce LLC Belk Inc. White Mark Universal Inc.

Docket entries

1. #892026-04-03

   (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: STIPULATION TO DISMISS by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: COUNSEL OF RECORD ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Court has reviewed the Stipulation to Dismiss Case (ECF No. 88 ), filed on April 2, 2026. Accordingly, this action is hereby CLOSED. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (afe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/03/2026)

2. 2026-04-03

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3. #882026-04-02

   STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Neman Brothers and Associates, Inc..(Barrett, Trevor) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

4. #872026-03-24

   ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: granting 86 Non-Resident Attorney Jacob S. Wharton'S APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Belk Inc. d/b/a Belk and Belk Ecommerce LLC d/b/a Belk, designating Gerrit W. Bleeker as local counsel. (hr) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

5. #862026-03-23

   APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jacob S. Wharton to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Belk ECommerce LLC, Belk Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41805161) filed by Defendants Belk ECommerce LLC, Belk Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Bleeker, G.) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

6. #852026-03-23

   CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Macys Inc., (Christman, Michael) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

7. #842026-03-16

   ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: granting 83 Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer L. Gregory's APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Kohls, Inc., designating L. Lisa Sandoval as local counsel. (hr) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

8. #832026-03-16

   APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jennifer L. Gregory to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Kohls, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-41740709) filed by Defendant Kohls, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sandoval, Laura) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

9. #822026-03-10

   MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER re Motion for Leave 78 of Aaron Renfro and Lisa Sandoval to appear telephonically by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: The request is hereby rendered MOOT. (See Order issued at ECF No. 80 ). IT IS SO ORDERED. (afe) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

10. #812026-03-10

    ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant Kohls, Inc.(afe) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

11. #802026-03-10

    ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO FILE ANSWER OUT OF TIME AND SET ASIDE DEFAULT 73 by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: *NOTE CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT* IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion to file an answer out of time is GRANTED. The March 12, 2026 hearing is VACATED. (See order for complete details) (afe) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

12. #792026-03-10

    ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that said request 77 is GRANTED. (See order for complete details) (afe) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

13. #782026-03-10

    REQUEST for Leave of Aaron Renfro; Lisa Sandoval to Appear for Telephonic filed by Defendant Kohls, Inc.. Request set for hearing on 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Renfro, Aaron) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

14. 2026-03-10

    Leave to Appear

15. #772026-03-05

    REQUEST for Leave of Jennifer L. Gregor to Appear for Telephonic filed by Defendant Kohls, Inc.. Request set for hearing on 3/12/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Aaron Lewis Renfro added to party Kohls, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Renfro, Aaron) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

16. #762026-02-27

    MINUTES (In Chambers): Order Re Scheduling Conference by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. The Court hereby sets a scheduling conference for April 28, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 540, on the 5th floor of the United States District Court, Roybal Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEADLINES). (hr) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

17. #752026-02-13

    NOTICE Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendant Target Corporation 64 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Answer on file. (hr) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

18. #742026-02-12

    CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Kohls, Inc., identifying Neman Brothers & Associates, Inc.; Kohl's, Inc.; Kohl's Corporation; Doniger/Burroughs. (Sandoval, Laura) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

19. 2026-01-26

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20. 2025-07-14

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