Nintendo of America Inc. v. Human Things, Inc.

Summary

Nintendo sues Human Things for trademark infringement over unauthorized use of Nintendo's protected marks.

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Cause

15:1051 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Nintendo of America Inc. (plaintiff) Human Things, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #332025-09-10

   Report of Determination of Patent/Trademark Action (CLOSE) (AO 120)

2. #322025-09-10

   ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND ENTERING JUDGMENT [Dkt. No. 31 -1] by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong.The Court enters JUDGMENT as follows: Plaintiff is awarded judgment on its claims against Defendant with payment i n an agreed-upon amount representing Plaintiff's damages pursuant to the confidential terms of the Agreement. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. In addition, pursuant to the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended, 15 U .S.C. § 1051 et seq. (the "Lanham Act"), California Business and Professions Code § 17200, and the Court's inherent equitable powers, it is hereby ORDERED that: This permanent injunction constitutes a binding order of thi s Court, and any violation of this order by Defendant will subject it to the full scope of this Court's contempt authority, including punitive, coercive, and monetary sanctions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Judgment be entered in this matter inaccordance with the terms set forth above, and that the clerk be, and hereby is,directed to close this matter. SEE DOCUMENT FOR ALL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES AS ENUMERATED THEREIN. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (es)

3. #312025-09-09

   Permanent Injunction

4. #302025-09-08

   Permanent Injunction; Proposed Order

5. #292025-07-30

   Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Human Things, Inc. answer now due 9/1/2025, filed by Defendant Human Things, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation to Further Extend Defendant's Time to Respond to Initial Complaint)(Attorney Natalie Nola Peled added to party Human Things, Inc.(pty:dft))(Peled, Natalie) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

6. #282025-07-01

   ORDER GRANTING FURTHER JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANT'S TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS FOR GOOD CAUSE 27 by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. GOOD CAUSE APPEARING, the Court hereby approves the parties' Further Joint Stipulation, dated June 27, 2025, to extend the deadline for Defendant to respond to the initial Complaint by thirty days. The new response date is August 2, 2025. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

7. #272025-06-27

   Joint STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 2, 2025 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC. Nintendo of America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING FURTHER JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS FOR GOOD CAUSE)(Van Buiten, Sarah) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

8. #262025-05-30

   STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Human Things, Inc. answer now due 7/3/2025, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendant Human Things, Inc..(Attorney Jennifer M Oliver added to party Human Things, Inc.(pty:dft))(Oliver, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

9. #252025-05-19

   TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong: This matter has been assigned to District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's website under Judge Frimpong's Procedures and Schedules. Please read the Standing Order carefully. It is the responsibility of the parties to maintain familiarity with the Standing Order and any future amendments that the Court may issue by periodically checking the Court's website for the operative version of the Standing Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dbe) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/19/2025)

10. 2025-05-19

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

11. #242025-05-16

    NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian to Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:25-cv-03960-MEMF (Ex). (et) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

12. 2025-05-16

    MJDAP Timely Opt-Out

13. #222025-05-15

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc., upon Defendant Human Things, Inc. served on 5/13/2025, answer due 6/3/2025. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kat Pearsall, Person Authorized to Accept Service for Legal Inc. Corporate Services, Inc., Agent for Service of Process in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Van Buiten, Sarah) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

14. #232025-05-13

    Declination of Consent form received on 5/13/2025was submitted within deadline set forth in L.R. 73-2.1. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (nn) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/16/2025)

15. #212025-05-13

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) REMINDER NOTICE REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S DEADLINE TO OPT OUT OF ASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR ALL PURPOSES by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian: Per the attached Notice of Assignment to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent Form ("Notice") issued on May 7, 2025, the deadline for Plaintiff affirmatively to decline to consent to the assignment of this case to the Magistrate Judge for all purposes (i.e., to "opt out") will expire on May 21, 2025. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment NOA) (et) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

16. #202025-05-09

    ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION/CORRECTED APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian: granting 13 Non-Resident Attorney, 17 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Taylor M. Luke APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc., designating Ronald P. Oines as local counsel. (et) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

17. #192025-05-09

    ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION/CORRECTED APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian: granting 12 Non-Resident Attorney, 16 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident David E. Armendariz APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc., designating Ronald P. Oines as local counsel. (et) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

18. #182025-05-09

    ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION/CORRECTED APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian: granting 11 Non-Resident Attorney, 15 APPLICATION to Amend/Correct Christopher M. Weimer APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc., designating Ronald P. Oines as local counsel. (et) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

19. #172025-05-08

    Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Taylor M. Luke to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/7/2025, Receipt No. ACACDC-39656042) filed by Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE) (Oines, Ronald) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

20. #162025-05-08

    Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney David E. Armendariz to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/7/2025, Receipt No. ACACDC-39655986) filed by Plaintiff Nintendo of America Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE) (Oines, Ronald) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

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