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Nature of Suit Code: 830
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35:271 Patent Infringement

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Case No. CV 07-1812 JF (HRL)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD

(JFEX1)

**E-Filed 10/23/07**

NOT FOR CITATION

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN JOSE DIVISION

TRENT WEST,

 Plaintiff,

 v.

JEWELRY INNOVATIONS, INC., TOSYALI

INTERNATIONAL, INC. (dba BENCHMARK),

DIAMOND NORTHSTAR, INC. (dba

TUNGSTEN MAGNUM), and A’JAMAIS

DESIGNS, INC. (dba INFINITY RINGS); and

CROWN RING, INC.

 Defendants.

Case Number CV 07-1812 JF (HRL)

ORDER (1) GRANTING MOTION 1

TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL

FOR DEFENDANT A’JAMAIS

[Re: Doc. No. 94]

The law firm of Ascione, Heideman & McKay (“the firm”) seeks to withdraw as counsel

for A’Jamais Designs, Inc. (dba INFINITY RINGS) (“A’Jamais”) in the instant action. Plaintiff

does not oppose the motion, provided that the firm continues to accept service for A’Jamais. For

the reasons explained below, the motion will be GRANTED. 

“Counsel may not withdraw from an action until relieved by order of Court after written

notice has been given reasonably in advance to the client and to all other parties who have

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD

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appeared in the case.” Civil L.R. 11-5 (a). “When withdrawal by an attorney from an action is

not accompanied by simultaneous appearance of substitute counsel or agreement of the party to

appear pro se, leave to withdraw may be subject to the condition that papers may continue to be

served on counsel for forwarding purposes.” Civil L.R. 11-5(b). 

In the instant case, the moving attorney, Mr. Heideman, was approached by A’Jamais’

principal officer about possible representation in the instant case. At the time, Mr. Heideman was

undecided about engaging in representation, but was aware that an answer and initial disclosures

on behalf of A’Jamais were due. Mr. Heideman thus made contact with opposing counsel,

Edward Vincent King, Jr., in order to secure an extension for filing the answer and initial

disclosures. Mr. King granted the extension on the condition that Mr. Heideman agree to accept

service on behalf of A’Jamais.

On July 13, 2007, Mr. Heideman appeared at a case management conference via

telephone. He listened to the proceedings. Following this, Mr. Heideman and A’Jamais decided

that Mr. Heideman would not undertake formal representation. Mr. Heideman’s motion states

that “Defendant A’Jamais, according to Mr. Robert, has determined to obtain other counsel in

this matter.” Heideman Affidavit at ¶ 8. A’Jamais has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay, any

amount to the firm, nor is there any formal agreement for representation between Mr. Heideman

and A’Jamais. Mr. Heideman is not a member of the California Bar, nor has he filed a pro hac

vice application, nor has he entered a formal appearance as counsel in this case.

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ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD

(JFEX1)

ORDER

Good cause therefore appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion of Ascione,

Heideman & McKay to withdraw as counsel of record for Defendant A’Jamais Designs, Inc. (dba

INFINITY RINGS) is GRANTED. However, pursuant to Mr. Heideman’s agreement with Mr. 

King, the firm shall continue to accept service of documents on behalf of A’Jamais until 

A’Jamais provides a new address of record to the Court.

DATED: October 23, 2007 

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JEREMY FOGEL

United States District Judge

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Case No. CV 07-1812 JF (HRL)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD

(JFEX1)

This Order was served on the following persons:

Edward Vincent King, Jr.

Evking@ropers.com

Brett D. Ekins

bekins@joneswaldo.com

James J. Ficenec

Jficenec@sellarlaw.com

Raymond Joseph Trojan

trojan@trojanlawoffices.com

Smadar Dahan

Crownring Inc.

8290 St. Laurent Boulevard

Montreal

Canada

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