Defendant is currently proceeding pro se in this 28 U.S.C. § 1338 copyright infringement case. On September 21, 2023, the Court held a telephonic hearing to discuss matters currently pending in this case. (See Doc. 76). During that hearing, Defendant verbally expressed a desire to be appointed counsel in this case due to his indigency. This case is currently in the discovery phase and will be scheduled for a telephonic settlement conference in the near future.