2024-cv-01200

COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21631401.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Merch Traffic, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Kahlia Roe Halpern

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin Tyler Joseph

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (jcc,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (jcc,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion for leave to file under seal 3 is granted. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 14

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 15

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DECLARATION of Emily Holt regarding memorandum in support of motion 15

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-7 regarding declaration 17

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MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 19

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 20

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte telephone conference held on 2/26/2024. Transcript is to remain sealed. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [14] is granted. Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [19] is granted. Mailed notice.

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/26/2024. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Text entry; no document attached.)

SURETY BOND in the amount of $97,000 posted by Merch Traffic, LLC (Document not scanned).

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for preliminary injunction as to Certain Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 25

Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone hearing as to the motion for preliminary injunction 25 is set for 3/11/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 3/6/2024, answer due 3/27/2024.

Declaration of Justin T. Joseph

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 3/11/2024. No one was present on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 25 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint 2, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Emily Holt 18, and the TRO 23. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A telephone status hearing is set for 4/11/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 3/11/2024. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: Changzhou Xinzhilian Information Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan EL Sports Equipment Co., Ltd., Dongguan Jiajie Clothing Co., Ltd., Dongguan Natural Touch Fashion Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Street Garment Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Tianshi Youpin E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Yinqu Clothing Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited, Hainan Zhenhong Trading Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Future Garment Co., Ltd., Jinjiang Chaoshe Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Jinjiang Libeili Garment Weaving Co., Ltd., Nanyang Ruitao Trading Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Twowell Daily Products Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Manchu Industrial Co., Ltd., Shishi City Hayu Chicheng Clothing Firm, Weixian Chenrun Felt Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen Ningning Qi E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Xiamen Qizhi Trade Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Mengqi E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Yuanle Trading Co., Ltd., Zhoushi Creative Clothing (guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Shop1103079605 Store, Star Trek Store, A1GW49HYRKANIB, A1TG1I8VF89GJE, A2DLYB7RLNLTI5, A2LO5VIE4ZGQ0H, ADLACE, Ann Sloate, DFGHJJ, Greyower, Guayigua E-commerce, haiyue xiangbaodian, hefeiputupodianzishanwuyouxiangongsi, Herzmankova, hgfdhsjXCV, HONGDONG-US, Hoshn, hubeishengliuyanshangmaodian, JiaHaoZ50, KuFsy Shop, KuokoaMart, laixiaoxingtg, Leejim, lihuahulianwangjingyingbu, Liqiuyuan digital printing company, lisans.store, liuguangjingbaihuodian, luoyuqi, MAIZUOSY-US, MyHomeTools, MYRHZHYO Store, PankLong, QFMYZYX HOME, ruijuns, sedmoda, ShunGlobal 7-18Delivery, Sincere V Store, Skkweller, TripleHub Distributor, WEIXINGMAOYI, Xunyu Trading-USA, yangjianjiang003, yunchengshizhaoxiufashangmaojingyingbu, bosslala, cindaa01, cnlongbida, dhdreamworks, flj666, fogbank2012, hermesgood, kjluxury, marydress, moredays, newmart365, nongming01, pjliang88819, qinlin123, sonbags, teslaclothes, wangcai02 Store, wishyouhappiness, youllbesatisfied, zaqhuadi005, bainiao_5292, hoaibath0, litha3815, nxay3917, tiaxingta113, weizhong9, wuling0021, JINYU, Shunl Lang, Smile Glele, GAMURRY BRAND STORE and Klurent added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to certain defendants

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 4/8/2024, answer due 4/29/2024.

Declaration of Justin T. Joseph

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 4/11/2024 and continued to 5/29/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to certain defendant

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[35]

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DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[36]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 5/29/2024 is vacated. A telephone hearing as to the motion for entry of default and for default judgment 35 is set for 5/20/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 5/20/2024. Defendant JINYU (Def. No. 93) appeared through a translator. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for entry of default and for default judgment [35] is granted, excluding Defendant JINYU. Enter order. A telephone status hearing is set for 6/20/2024 at 9:00 a.m., unless a settlement with Defendant JINYU is reached before then. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 5/20/2024. Mailed notice.

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited

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(Exhibit)(Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In 41, Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited argues lack of personal jurisdiction. The Court construes 41 as a motion to dismiss. Plaintiff shall respond by June 11, 2024. Defendant shall reply by June 25, 2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to compel and Stay Briefing Schedule

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Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In 41, Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited argued lack of personal jurisdiction, which the Court construed 42 as a motion to dismiss. Plaintiff now moves 43 to compel discovery (including jurisdictional discovery) from Defendant and to stay briefing on the motion to dismiss until the completion of discovery. Defendant shall respond to 43 by June 18, 2024 and set forth its position as to whether Plaintiff is entitled to discovery and as to whether briefing on the motion to dismiss should be stayed. Plaintiff shall reply by July 2, 2024. Briefing dates set in 42 are stricken. Mailed notice.

STATEMENT of defendant by JINYU. (Received via box.com on 06/04/24)

EVIDENCE Items List by JINYU. (Received via box.com on 06/04/24)

RESPONSE by Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited to MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to compel and Stay Briefing Schedule [43]

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

MOTION by Defendant JINYU for release of TRO (Exhibits). (Received via box.com on 06/18/24)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 6/20/2024. Defendant 93 appeared through a translator and was advised that a corporation cannot proceed pro se. A telephone status hearing is set for 7/17/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff is to respond to motion for Release of TRO [49] by 6/28/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to compel and Stay Briefing Schedule

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DECLARATION of Kahlia R. Halpern regarding motion to compel[52]

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MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to Defendant JINYU

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[54]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[55]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The court enters the following briefing schedule for the motion to compel 52 : Responses due by 7/8/2024. No reply is needed unless requested by the Court. Telephone Motion Hearing for the Motion for Default 54 set for 7/17/2024 at 9:00 AM. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to strike response to motion, [47], answer to complaint[41] or in the Alternative, Compel Defendant to Obtain U.S. Counsel

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REPLY by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC in Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel and Stay Briefing Schedule

Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited is to respond to Plaintiff's motion to strike 58 by 7/16/2024. Mailed notice.

RESPONSE by Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited to MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to strike response to motion, [47], answer to complaint[41] or in the Alternative, Compel Defendant to Obtain U.S. Counsel [58]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 7/17/2024. Translator appeared on behalf of Defendant JINYU. Defendant JINYU must retain U.S. counsel, or the Court will enter a default against it. A telephone status hearing is set for 8/7/2024 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order[40] in the amount of $200,000 as to certain defendants

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order[40] in the amount of $200,000 as to certain defendant

NOTICE of withdrawal of surety bond [24] by John Summerfield. (Received at the Intake Counter on 07/25/24)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 07/17/2024 before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Telephone status hearing. Order Number: 49391. Court Reporter Contact Information: Elia E. Carrion, EECarrionOfficialTranscript@gmail.com, 312.408.7782. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 8/20/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/30/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/28/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/7/2024. Mr. Luca was present on the call as translator for Defendant JINYU (Defendant No. 93). Defendant has not obtained U.S. counsel. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against Defendant JINYU (Defendant No. 93) [54] is granted. Plaintiff is to file a renewed motion for default as to Defendant No. 8. Mailed notice.

DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 8/7/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC to strike response to motion, [61], response to motion, [47], answer to complaint[41] (renewed)

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MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default (renewed), MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited (Defendant No. 8) (renewed)

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [70]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[71]

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NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [70], motion to strike[69] before Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 8/14/2024 at 09:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Hearing as to the motion for entry of default and for default judgment [70] and the motion to strike [69] set for 8/14/2024 at 9:00 a.m. is reset for 9:45 a.m. and will proceed by telephone. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 8/14/2024. Defendant no. 8 appeared pro se. A telephone status hearing is set for 9/9/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff and Defendant No. 8 are to file a joint status report by 8/19/2024 setting forth: A) any evidence of sales of infringing product in Illinois and B) an update on settlement. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report per [76] by Merch Traffic, LLC

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STATUS Report by Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendant's motion for release of a TRO [49] and Plaintiff's motion to compel and stay briefing schedule [52] are stricken, as Defendant No. 93 has been dismissed. Plaintiff's motion to strike Defendant's motion to dismiss and Defendant's response to motion to compel discovery, or in the alternative, compel Defendant to obtain U.S. Counsel [58] is denied as moot because Plaintiff renewed that motion at docket entry [69]. Mailed notice.

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order[40] in the amount of $200,000 as to certain defendants

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: GENERAL ORDER 24-0024: IT APPEARING THAT, the civil cases on the attached list have been selected for reassignment to form the initial calendar of the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis; therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the attached list of 293 cases be reassigned to the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all parties affected by this Order must review the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis' webpage on the Court's website for the purpose of reviewing instructions regarding scheduling and case management procedures; andIT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any civil case that has been reassigned pursuant to this Order will not be randomly reassigned to create the initial calendar of a new district judge for twelve months from the date of this Order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to add the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis to the Court's civil case assignment system during the next business day, so that she shall receive a full share of such cases; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to add the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis to the Court's criminal case assignment system twelve (12) months from the date of this order so that Judge Alexakis shall thereafter receive a full share of such cases. Case reassigned to the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis for all further proceedings. Honorable Thomas M. Durkin no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 8/23/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: This case has been reassigned to Judge Alexakis. The telephone status hearing set for 9/9/2024 before Judge Durkin is vacated. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Plaintiff's renewed motion for default judgment as to Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited (Defendant No. 8) 70 is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff may submit an amended motion on or before September 19, 2024, addressing in more detail why its request of $200,000 in statutory damages is reasonable against Defendant No. 8. Plaintiff is encouraged to provide specific details supporting its statutory damages request, such as the sales figures associated with Defendant No. 8 (if available), the value of the copyright, any specific efforts Plaintiff has made to protect its work, and the statutory damages Plaintiff has sought from other defaulting defendants in this case.

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 68, order 40 in the amount of $200,000 as to certain defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default (amended), MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited (Defendant No. 8) (renewed)

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MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [85]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[86]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Plaintiff's renewed motion for default judgment as to Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import and Export Trading Limited (Defendant No. 8) [85] is granted. Enter order. A business entity such as Defendant No. 8 is "not permitted to litigate in a federal court unless it is represented by a lawyer licensed to practice in that court." United States v. Hagerman, 545 F.3d 579, 581 (7th Cir. 2008). No counsel has appeared on behalf of Defendant No. 8. Therefore, Defendant No. 8 is dismissed. Plaintiff's renewed motion to strike Defendant No. 8's responses and answer to complaint [69] is dismissed as moot. On or before 9/27/24, Plaintiff is directed to file a status report informing the Court whether it anticipates seeking entries of default and default judgments against any other defendants, or whether this civil case may be terminated. Notices Mailed.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis on 9/20/2024. Notices Mailed.

STATUS Report per [88] by Merch Traffic, LLC

MOTION by Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited to set aside default (Guangzhou Yuexing Import And Export Trading Limited,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: The Court enters and continues the motion to set aside default by Defendant Guangzhou Yuexing Import Export Trading Limited 91. Plaintiff is directed to file a response to Defendant's motion on or before 10/4/24.

STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Pursuant to the joint stipulation of dismissal, this case is dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear their own costs and attorneys' fees.Civil case terminated.

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 40 in the amount of $200,000 as to certain defendants