Brooks Entertainment, Inc. v. Activision Blizzard, Inc.

Summary

Brooks Entertainment is suing Rockstar Games and Activision Blizzard for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of Brooks Entertainment's trademark, though the specific mark at issue is not detailed in the available case information.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

Brooks Entertainment, Inc. (plaintiff) Rockstar Games, Inc. (defendant) Activision Blizzard, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #602022-11-14

   DISPOSITIVE CLERK ORDER of USCA as to 55 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Brooks Entertainment, Inc. (smy1) (Entered: 11/15/2022)

2. #592022-09-02

   USCA Appeal Fees received $505.00 receipt number CAS140288 re 55 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Brooks Entertainment, Inc. Notice of filing fee payment electronically transmitted to the USCA. (smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 09/07/2022)

3. #582022-08-22

   USCA Time Schedule Order as to 55 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Brooks Entertainment, Inc.. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 9/14/2022 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 10/14/2022.) (cc: Court Reporter). (smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

4. #572022-08-22

   USCA Case Number 22-55783 for 55 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Brooks Entertainment, Inc. (smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

5. #562022-08-17

   ***DOCKETED IN ERROR***Notice of Document Discrepancies and Order Thereon by Judge Todd W. Robinson Rejecting Document: Notice of Appeal, from Plaintiff Brooks Entertainment, Inc.. Non-compliance with local rule(s), OTHER: LR 83(3)(f)(1) - Whenever a party has appeared by an attorney, the party may not afterwards appear or act in the party's own behalf. (Attachments: # 1 Rejected Document)(fth) (Main Document 56 replaced on 8/18/2022) (fth). Modified on 8/22/2022 (fth). (Entered: 08/18/2022)

6. #542022-08-17

   CLERK'S JUDGMENT. IT IS SO ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Court GRANTS Defendants' Motions for Sanctions. (ECF Nos. 34, 35 .) The Court DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No. 1 ), DENIES AS MOOT Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 21, 22 ). Case is closed.(fth) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

7. #552022-08-15

   NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit by Brooks Entertainment, Inc. Fee not paid. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Envelope). (Notice of Appeal electronically transmitted to the US Court of Appeals.) (akr) (Main Document 55 replaced on 8/18/2022) (fth). (Main Document 55 replaced on 8/22/2022) (fth). Modified on 9/7/2022 to add filing fee paid: (USCA Appeal Filing Fee paid on 9/2/2022 - Refer ECF No. 59 )(smy1)(jrd) (Entered: 08/17/2022)

8. #532022-08-12

   ORDER granting 52 Motion to Vacate - Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the Joint Motion and VACATES Defendants deadline to file documentation in support of the calculation of their reasonable attorneys fees and costs. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 8/12/2022. (ave) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

9. #522022-08-11

   Joint MOTION to Vacate the Deadline for Defendants to File Documentation in Support of the Calculation of their Reasonable Attorneys Fees and Costs by Activision Blizzard, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc)(ave). (Entered: 08/11/2022)

10. #512022-07-12

    ORDER (1) Granting Defendants' Motions For Rule 11 Sanctions;(2) Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice; (3) Denying As Moot Defendants'Motions To Dismiss; And Denying As Moot Plaintiff'sCounsel's Motion ToWithdraw (ECF Nos. 21, 22, 26, 34, 35 ). Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 7/12/2022. (fth) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

11. #502022-06-08

    RESPONSE re 45 Declaration, Procopios Supplemental Submission of Documents filed by Activision Blizzard, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) (fth). (Entered: 06/08/2022)

12. #492022-06-08

    NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motions Hearing) held on 5/26/2022 before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Melinda S. Setterman. 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 or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/29/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/11/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/6/2022. (akr) (Entered: 06/08/2022)

13. #482022-06-08

    RESPONSE re 45 Declaration, filed by Rockstar Games, Inc.. (Whitney, Craig) (fth). (Entered: 06/08/2022)

14. #472022-06-07

    MINUTE ORDER denying as moot 29 Motion to Continue. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 6/7/2022. (no document attached) (err) (Entered: 06/07/2022)

15. 2022-06-07

    Order on Motion to Continue

16. #462022-06-01

    NOTICE of In Camera Ex Parte Application Regarding Reasons for Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Plaintiff Brooks Entertainment, Inc. by Brooks Entertainment, Inc. re 44 Motion Hearing,,, Motions Submitted,, (Ferguson, Lisel) (fth). (Entered: 06/01/2022)

17. #452022-06-01

    DECLARATION re 44 Motion Hearing,,, Motions Submitted,, Declaration of Lisel Ferguson Pursuant to Court Order of May 26, 2022 Requesting Counsel Provide Certain Documents Relied on Prior to Filing Plaintiff Brooks Entertainment, Inc.'s Complaint by Plaintiff Brooks Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, part 1, # 2 Attachment, part 2, # 3 Attachment, part 3)(Ferguson, Lisel) (fth). (Entered: 06/01/2022)

18. 2022-05-27

    ~Util - Motions Submitted AND Motion Hearing

19. #442022-05-26

    Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Todd W. Robinson: Motion Hearing held on 5/26/2022 re MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney 26 filed by Brooks Entertainment, Inc.; MOTION for Sanctions Pursuant to Fed. R. CIV. P. 11 34 filed by Activision Blizzard, Inc.; MOTION for Sanctions Under Rule 11 35 filed by Rockstar Games, Inc. Limited supplemental briefing will be permitted within 7 days of the hearing. The motions are taken under submission; written order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Melinda Setterman). (Plaintiff Attorney Lisel Ferguson). (Defendant Attorney Karin Pagnanelli, Craig Whitney (t)). (no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 05/27/2022)

20. #432022-05-25

    ORDER granting 42 Ex Parte Motion for Leave to Appear Telephonically. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 5/25/2022. (fth) (Entered: 05/25/2022)

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