CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:15-cv-00760Closed

National Photo Group, LLC v. Midley, Inc.

Summary

National Photo Group sues Midley, FameFlynet, and others for allegedly infringing copyrighted photographs.

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Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2015-02-032016-03-03 · ruling · favors defendant REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) Mailed copies …2016-03-14 · ruling · favors plaintiff NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiffs BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc., …Feb 15Aug 15Mar 16filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:15-cv-00760
Nature of suit
Copyright
Disposition
settled / voluntarily dismissed
Filed
2015-02-03
Last filing
2016-03-14
Terminated
2016-03-01

Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Totallyher Media, LLC FameFlynet, Inc. Midley, Inc. BWP Media USA Inc. National Photo Group, LLC

Docket entries

  1. #342016-03-14

    NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiffs BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc., National Photo Group, LLC. Dismissal is With Prejudice. (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 03/14/2016)

  2. #332016-03-03

    REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) Mailed copies to the Register of Copyrights. (Attachments: # 1 Order of Dismissal) (gk) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

  3. #322016-03-01

    ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Judge Manuel L. Real: THE COURT having been advised by the counsel for the parties that the action has been settled 31 ; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this action is hereby dismissed without costs and without prejudice to the right, upon good cause shown within 60 days, to reopen the action if the settlement is not consummated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all dates set in this action are hereby vacated. The Court reserves its jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing the settlement. ( Case Terminated. Made JS-6. ) (gk) (Entered: 03/03/2016)

  4. #312016-01-29

    NOTICE of Settlement (Stipulated) filed by Plaintiffs BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc., National Photo Group, LLC. (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 01/29/2016)

  5. #302015-09-29

    SCHEDULING NOTICE TAKING MOTION UNDER SUBMISSION ON THE PAPERS WITHOUT NEED OF ORAL ARGUMENT. The Court has determined that Plaintiffs' Application to Sever the Claims of BWP Media USA Inc. 24 set for hearing on October 5, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., is suitable for a decision on the papers as filed by all parties, without the need for oral argument; therefore, the said Motion is taken UNDER SUBMISSION on the papers as filed, and the hearing date of October 5, 2015 is VACATED and TAKEN OFF CALENDAR. The Court will issue its ruling on the matter in due course. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cch) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/29/2015)

  6. #292015-09-16

    Notice of Withdrawal of Objection/Opposition (Motion related), 27, Motion to Sever, 24 filed by Plaintiffs BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc., National Photo Group, LLC. (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 09/16/2015)

  7. #282015-09-14

    Notice of Withdrawal of Notice of Lien 19 filed by Claimant Totallyher Media, LLC. (Franco, Nancy) (Entered: 09/14/2015)

  8. #272015-09-10

    OPPOSITION re: APPLICATION to Sever The Claims of BWP Media USA Inc. Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.Pro. 21 24 / Defendant Midley, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Sever Claims filed by Defendant Midley, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Of Katherine J. Brinson In Support Of Defendant Midley, Inc.,'s Opposition To Plaintiff's Motion To Sever Claims)(Brinson, Katherine) (Entered: 09/10/2015)

  9. #262015-08-28

    ORDER RE STIPULATION RE DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN ALLEGEDLY INFRINGING IMAGES FROM PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 22 by Judge Manuel L. Real. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the following allegedly infringing images, named in Plaintiffs' FAC will be dismissed from this action, with prejudice. (See attached document for details. ) (lom) (Entered: 08/28/2015)

  10. #252015-08-26

    NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Stipulation for Order 22 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brinson, Katherine) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

  11. #242015-08-25

    APPLICATION to Sever The Claims of BWP Media USA Inc. Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.Pro. 21 filed by Plaintiffs BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc., National Photo Group, LLC. Application set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge Manuel L. Real. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Craig B. Sanders, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Service) (Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 08/25/2015)

  12. #232015-08-24

    NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY REGARDING STIPULATION (Dckt No. 22 ). The Proposed Order to Stipulation Re Dismissal of Certain Allegedly Infringing Images From Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint 22 has the incorrect Judge's name on the signature line and fails to comply with Local Rule 58-10 regarding the Signature Line for the Signature of Judge. Counsel shall formally lodge a corrected proposed order by filing a Notice of Lodging and uploading the proposed order as an attachment to the Notice, no later than 5:00 P.M. PST of August 25, 2015. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cch) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/24/2015)

  13. #222015-08-21

    STIPULATION for Order re Dismissal of Certain Allegedly Infringing Images from Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Midley, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brinson, Katherine) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

  14. #212015-07-30

    ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition, 20 and Demand for Jury Trial filed by Defendant Midley, Inc..(Boswell, Lisa) (Entered: 07/30/2015)

  15. #202015-07-16

    FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant Midley, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1, filed by Plaintiff National Photo Group, LLC, BWP Media USA Inc., FameFlynet, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Attorney Craig B Sanders added to party FameFlynet, Inc.(pty:pla))(Sanders, Craig) (Entered: 07/16/2015)

  16. #192015-07-14

    NOTICE OF LIEN filed by Claimant Totallyher Media, LLC. (Franco, Nancy) (Entered: 07/14/2015)

  17. #182015-06-25

    Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lisa L Boswell counsel for Defendant Midley, Inc.. Adding Katherine J. Brinson as counsel of record for Defendant, Midley, Inc. dba Purseblog.com for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Midley, Inc. dba Purseblog.com. (Boswell, Lisa) (Entered: 06/25/2015)

  18. #172015-06-25

    CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Midley, Inc., (Boswell, Lisa) (Entered: 06/25/2015)

  19. #162015-06-25

    ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 JURY DEMAND. filed by Defendant Midley, Inc..(Boswell, Lisa) (Entered: 06/25/2015)

  20. #152015-06-17

    ORDER RE: NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Manuel L. Real. READ CAREFULLY - FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY LEAD TO SANCTIONS. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (cch) (Entered: 06/17/2015)

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