Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. v. Sims

Summary

Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games sued Brandon Sims for copyright infringement.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

2K Games, Inc. (plaintiff) Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (plaintiff) Brandon Sims (defendant)

Docket entries

1. 2021-06-28

   Civil Case Terminated. (dmb)

2. 2021-06-28

   Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING 35 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(i) (dmb)

3. #352021-06-22

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Allen, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

4. #342021-06-22

   NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth Winn Allen on behalf of 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Allen, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/22/2021)

5. 2021-06-17

   Notification of Docket Correction: Case opened under 1:21-cv-2463 in error, correct case number is 1:21-cv-2464 TCB (aar)

6. #332021-06-16

   Case transferred in from District of California Northern; Case Number 4:20-cv-04441. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 06/16/2021)

7. #322021-06-16

   REPORT on the determination of an action regarding Copyright (cc: form mailed to register). (Attachments: # 1 Order)(anjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 06/16/2021)

8. #312021-06-14

   ORDER by Judge Jeffrey S. White granting in part and denying in part 22 Motion to Dismiss and transferring to United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. (jswlc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2021)[Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.]

9. #302021-04-07

   DEFENDANTS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION RE: 22 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND IMPROPER VENUE, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO TRANSFER VENUE filed by Brandon Sims. (DeClercq, William) (Filed on 4/7/2021) Modified on 4/8/2021 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/07/2021)

10. #292021-04-02

    STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed by2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Ford v Montana Decision)(Related document(s) 23 ) (Cendali, Dale) (Filed on 4/2/2021) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 04/02/2021)

11. #282020-10-02

    CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING HEARING ON 22 MOTION TO DISMISS (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/2/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 10/02/2020)

12. #272020-08-31

    CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING HEARING ON 22 MOTION TO DISMISS OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO TRANSFER AND VACATING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Motion Hearing set for 10/9/2020 09:00 AM before Judge Jeffrey S. White. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 08/31/2020)

13. #262020-08-18

    REPLY (re 22 MOTION to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue ) filed byBrandon Sims. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Brandon Sims)(DeClercq, William) (Filed on 8/18/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 08/18/2020)

14. #252020-08-11

    DECLARATION of Dale M. Cendali in Opposition to 22 MOTION to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue filed by 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Soulja Boy Concerts, # 2 Exhibit B - Lex Machina Copyright Results.B - Lex Machina Copyright Results, # 3 Exhibit C - Westlaw Copyright Results)(Related document(s) 22 ) (Cendali, Dale) (Filed on 8/11/2020) Modified on 8/12/2020 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 08/11/2020)

15. #242020-08-11

    DECLARATION of Alfredo Brody in Opposition to 22 MOTION to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue filed by 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Related document(s) 22 ) (Cendali, Dale) (Filed on 8/11/2020) Modified on 8/12/2020 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 08/11/2020)

16. #232020-08-11

    OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 22 MOTION to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue) filed by 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Cendali, Dale) (Filed on 8/11/2020) Modified on 8/12/2020 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 08/11/2020)

17. #222020-07-28

    MOTION to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue filed by Brandon Sims. Motion Hearing set for 9/4/2020 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor before Judge Jeffrey S. White. Responses due by 8/11/2020. Replies due by 8/18/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Brandon Sims, # 2 Declaration of Bruce B. Siegal, # 3 Exhibit A to Siegal Dec - Crank That Dance copyright. Take Two Interactive 4.2.20, # 4 Exhibit B to Siegal Dec - Letter to B. Siegel re Sims Dance Step, # 5 Exhibit C to Siegal Dec - CrankThatDance copyright. Take-Two.Response to D.Cendali ltr, # 6 Proposed Order)(DeClercq, William) (Filed on 7/28/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 07/28/2020)

18. #212020-07-17

    ORDER by Judge Jeffrey S. White granting 19 Motion for Pro Hac Vice re: Ari Lipsitz. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/17/2020) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 07/17/2020)

19. #202020-07-17

    ORDER by Judge Jeffrey S. White granting 12 Stipulation Setting Effective Date of Acceptance of Service and Responsive Pleading Deadline. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/17/2020) Modified on 7/20/2020 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 07/17/2020)

20. #192020-07-17

    MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Re: Ari Lipsitz (Filing fee $310, receipt number 0971-14704553) filed by 2K Games, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Lipsitz, Ari) (Filed on 7/17/2020) Modified on 7/20/2020 (cjlS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/16/2021.] (Entered: 07/17/2020)

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