MZ Audio Sciences, LLC v. Sony Group Corporation (Japan)

Summary

MZ Audio Sciences sues Sony for patent infringement across multiple Sony divisions and subsidiaries.

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Cause

35:1 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Sony DADC US Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Sony Corporation of America Sony Group Corporation (Japan) MZ Audio Sciences, LLC

Docket entries

1. #112022-02-09

   Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks. (ntl) (Entered: 02/09/2022)

2. 2022-02-09

   Terminate Case - Civil

3. #102022-02-08

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by MZ Audio Sciences, LLC (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 02/08/2022)

4. 2022-02-08

   CASE CLOSED (ntl)

5. 2022-01-26

   SO ORDERED, re 9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants to respond to the Complaint to March 21, 2022 filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Group Corporation (Japan), Sony DADC US Inc., Sony Corporation of America, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Electronics Inc. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 1/26/22. (ntl)

6. 2022-01-26

   SO ORDERED

7. #92022-01-25

   STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants to respond to the Complaint to March 21, 2022 - filed by Sony Corporation of America, Sony DADC US Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Group Corporation (Japan), Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

8. 2021-12-15

   SO ORDERED, re 8 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Sony Corporation of America, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Sony DADC US Inc. to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint for Patent filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony DADC US Inc., Sony Corporation of America, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Electronics Inc. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/15/21. (ntl)

9. 2021-12-15

   SO ORDERED

10. #82021-12-14

    STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Sony Corporation of America, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., and Sony DADC US Inc. to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint for Patent Infringement (D.I. 1) to January 31, 2022 - filed by Sony Corporation of America, Sony DADC US Inc., Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 12/14/2021)

11. 2021-12-08

    Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Steven W. Hartsell, Ryan A. Hargrave, Sarah E. Spires, Paul J. Skiermont, and Sheetal Patel for MZ Audio Sciences, LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (srs)

12. 2021-12-08

    SO ORDERED, re 6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Paul J. Skiermont, Sarah E. Spires, Steven W. Hartsell, Ryan Hargrave, and Sheetal S. Patel filed by MZ Audio Sciences, LLC. Signed by Judge Leonard P. Stark on 12/8/21. (ntl)

13. 2021-12-08

    SO ORDERED

14. 2021-12-08

    Add Attorneys - PHV only

15. #72021-12-07

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by MZ Audio Sciences, LLC. Sony Corporation of America served on 11/24/2021, answer due 12/15/2021; Sony DADC US Inc. served on 11/24/2021, answer due 12/15/2021; Sony Electronics Inc. served on 11/24/2021, answer due 12/15/2021; Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC served on 11/24/2021, answer due 12/15/2021; Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. served on 11/24/2021, answer due 12/15/2021. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 12/07/2021)

16. #62021-12-06

    MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Paul J. Skiermont, Sarah E. Spires, Steven W. Hartsell, Ryan Hargrave, and Sheetal S. Patel - filed by MZ Audio Sciences, LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 12/06/2021)

17. 2021-12-01

    Case Assigned/Reassigned

18. 2021-12-01

    Case Assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. Please include the initials of the Judge (LPS) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)

19. #52021-11-24

    Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Sony Corporation of America on 11/24/2021; Sony DADC US Inc. on 11/24/2021; Sony Electronics Inc. on 11/24/2021; Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on 11/24/2021; Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. on 11/24/2021. (mal) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

20. #42021-11-24

    Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by MZ Audio Sciences, LLC. (mal) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

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