Zhang v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A

Summary

Zhang sues Chinese toy manufacturers for infringing patent rights in federal court.

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Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Canrui Zhang (plaintiff) Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory (defendant) The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A (defendant) Shenzhen Shenhua Trading Co., Ltd. (counter defendant)

Docket entries

1. #1112026-07-07

   Order on Motion for Extension of Time

2. #1102026-06-24

   Extension of Time

3. #972026-01-27

   Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

4. #942026-01-01

   Local Rule 3.2 Annual Reminder Order

5. #872025-11-17

   Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

6. #822025-09-24

   SEALED DOCUMENT by Counter Claimant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory Unredacted Exhibits A,B,C,D,E,F,G to Defendants Counterclaims (Relates to Dkt. 81) Filed Under Seal pursuant to Dkt. 79. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

7. #812025-09-24

   REDACTED COUNTERCLAIM filed by Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory against Canrui Zhang, Shenzhen Shenhua Trading Co., Ltd. Filed pursuant to Dkts. 73 & 75. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

8. #802025-09-23

   Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision; settlement conference. (lf, )Notice mailed by Judge's staff. (Entered: 09/23/2025)

9. #792025-09-23

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Motion 73 for leave to file counterclaims and motion 75 to seal are granted. Motion 78 to withdraw is granted. This case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for supervision of discovery and settlement negotiations. Status and motion hearings set for 9/24/25 are stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

10. #782025-09-22

    MOTION by Attorney Briana Hammons to withdraw as attorney for Canrui Zhang. No party information provided (Hammons, Briana) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

11. #772025-09-19

    STATUS Report Joint by Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory (Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

12. #762025-09-18

    NOTICE of Motion by Ruoting Men for presentment of motion to seal, motion to seal document 75, motion for leave to file, 73 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/24/2025 at 09:30 AM. (Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

13. #752025-09-18

    MOTION by Defendant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory to seal, MOTION by Defendant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory to seal document exhibit, 74 (Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

14. #742025-09-18

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Defendant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory regarding MOTION by Defendant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory for leave to file Counterclaims 73 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

15. #732025-09-18

    MOTION by Defendant Shantou Longhu District Rui Zhongxing Toys Factory for leave to file Counterclaims (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Counterclaims, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G)(Men, Ruoting) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

16. #722025-09-02

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report. Telephonic status hearing previously set for 9/3/25 is stricken and reset to 9/24/25 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 9/19/25. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

17. 2024-12-23

    CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (man, )

18. 2024-12-23

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (man, )

19. 2024-12-23

    case assigned

20. 2024-12-23

    clerk's notice

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