2024-cv-04541

COMPLAINT filed by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22094496.

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II Schedule A to Complaint 1

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Keith A. Vogt

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Yanling Jiang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Yi Bu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Adam Grodman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Monica Rita Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II by Christopher Romero

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (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. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Redacted Schedule A to Complaint 1 and Schedule A 2 by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for leave to file excess pages

MEMORANDUM in support of 14 Exparte motion

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration

Declaration of Marshall A. Lerner

(Exhibit 1, of Marshall A. Lerner's declaration)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Marshall A. Lerner regarding memorandum in support of motion, 15

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

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: Ex parte telephone conference held on 6/6/2024. Transcript is to remain sealed. Motion to exceed page limitation 13 is granted. Ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary transfer of the domain names, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 14 is granted. Enter order. Mailed notice.

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 6/6/2024. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations d/b/a The Domain Names Identified on Schedule A (Text entry; no document attached.)

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 125,000.00 posted by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II. (Document not imaged)

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 22 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended through 7/5/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II in support of motion for preliminary injunction 24

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

(Exhibit 1, of Keith A. Vogt's Declaration)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone Motion Hearing as to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 7/2/2024 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.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations d/b/a The Domain Names Identified on Schedule A on 6/25/2024, answer due 7/16/2024.

NEW PARTIES: abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, akankshtiqu.top, ambirenton.com, assurancemall.com, baawner.com, beelucky.co, bestflow2customer.com, bestirprice247.com, bestsell.io, bevelclick.com, birkes.shop, buddyshoes.shop, buybuygoods-discount.com, bynherostore.com, bystio.com, ca3dealnow.com, canifastore.com, cartjolts.com, chicnicestore.com, chinledo.com, ciaraus.com, comforome.com, communicaten.com, cozuty.com, dcclank.com, dealnowtoday.com, dervines.com, dolastore.us, everydaysale.us, exclancer-store.com, expectationy.com, familygiftmalls.com, fashionwomenstore.com, floramoo.com, floweroou.com, fluxjinx.com, gemxstore.com, gittemaret.com, halcfg.com, handyitself.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, homesalee.com, horsebelt.store, hotdeal-usa.com, hotsaleshopus.com, jennieshops.online, jicted.com, kondel.shop, lidasweet.com, lotsbig.com, luckysale.store, lusshoes.com, luxlanebazaar.com, luxshoessale.com, luxuryshopx.com, luxworld247.store, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, mignony.com, milyshoestyle.com, minnershop.com, mitchellshoes.com, morglore.com, musichu.com, mxbueno.com, newtrendsandal.com and notransla.com added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: onepiecenba.com, orthopedhoes.com, orthoticstoreus.com, orthoticwears.com, punaraus.com, qijiye.shop, qorthomd.com, qorthop.com, qorthopedic.com, reggieshoes.com, ropefan.com, shestylo.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, shopclank.com, skechersfactoryoutletuks.com, skechersrepublic.com, skechertfactory.com, smarthotdeals.com, sudosmart.com, sweethoneystore.top, thefitville.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, vecepin.com, warmrace.shop, wideity.com, williamwares.com, wondarall.com, yesako.shop, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, aprilshopus.com, orthoticshopus.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com and artansole.com added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: qshopby.com [qorthopedic.com], skechers-southafrica.com [skechersstores.co.za] and volandoshoes.com [vecepin.com] added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

(Declaration of Service)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant halcfg.com by Yizhou Liu

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 7/2/2024. Attorney Liu appeared on behalf of Defendant No. 40. No other defendants appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 24 is granted as to all non-appearing defendants. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal Plaintiff's Schedule A to the Complaint 2, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Marshall A. Lerner 16, and the TRO 20. 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. An in-court hearing as to Defendant No. 40's opposition to the preliminary injunction is set for 7/9/2024 at 2:00 p.m., absent an agreement to extend the TRO while settlement negotiations continue. A telephone status hearing as to all other defendants is set for 8/6/2024 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 7/2/2024. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant mxbueno.com by Hua Chen

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The in-court hearing as to Defendant No. 40's opposition to the preliminary injunction set for 7/9/2024 at 2:00 p.m. is reset for 2:30 p.m., and will proceed in courtroom 1425. Defense counsel may appear telephonically. 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.

DECLARATION of Jian Liu in support of its Opposition to Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Hearing as to Defendant No. 40's opposition to the preliminary injunction held on 7/9/2024 and continued to 7/12/2024 at 12:30 p.m. Counsel may appear in person in courtroom 1719 or by telephone. The motion for preliminary injunction as to Defendant No. 40 is granted. The asset freeze is to remain in place until 7/12/2024. The parties are to meet and confer on an agreed modified injunction order. If an agreement cannot be reached, the parties are to each file a letter of no more than 2 pages stating their position by 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The hearing will be cancelled if an agreement can be reached before then. To join the 7/12/2024 hearing by telephone, 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.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, artansole.com, belmustore.com, bynherostore.com, dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, genzysen.com, getcomfost.com, grocerystorehn.com, happynewdeal.com, harmonyofhouse.com, healershoes.com, heliashoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, karlanstore.com, kingsaleus.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, lyrrashop.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, platfins.com, pressinghere.com, primosaleshop.com, pulseshiftx.com, sayanishop.com, shanviste.com, shestylo.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, teuxdaystore.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, weafd.com by Patrick M Jones

(Exhibit A - List of Defendants)

MOTION by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II [Opposed] Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 Modified on 7/12/2024.

MEMORANDUM in support of 36 [Opposed] Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 64

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Expert Report of Jonathan Cranin)

Proposed Joint Scheduling Order by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

MOTION by Defendant abrahmstore.com for Modification of the Asset Restraint and Opposition to Preliminary Injunction Modified on 7/12/2024.

Exhibit A - Pink Flord Ord

(Exhibit B - List of Movatns)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's counsel reported that Plaintiff and Defendant No. 40 have agreed to reduce the asset restraint on Defendant's financial account until the Court has ruled on Plaintiff's Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint 36. Parties are to submit an agreed proposed order. The hearing set for 7/12/2024 at 12:30 p.m. is vacated. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enters the following agreed briefing schedules. As to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Rule 64 Asset Restraint 36 : Defendant's response is due by 8/1/2024; Plaintiff's reply is due by 8/15/2024. As to Defendant abrahmstore.com's Motion for Modification of the Asset Restraint and Opposition to Preliminary Injunction 39 : Plaintiff's response is due 8/1/2024; Defendants' reply is due by 8/15/2024. Mailed notice.

ASSET RESTRAINT ORDER for Defendant No. 40 HALCFG.COM. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/12/2024. Mailed notice.

Motion by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II [Opposed] Motion for Entry of a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 Modified on 7/17/2024.

MEMORANDUM n support of 43 Motion for Prejudgment Asset Restraint

Exhibit Exhibit 1, filed under the Digital Media Exhibit Submission Page of the Northern District of Illinois

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

(Expert Report of Jonathan Cranin)

Proposed Joint Scheduling Order by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enters the following agreed briefing schedule as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Rule 64 Asset Restraint 43 : Defendants' response is due by 8/1/2024; Plaintiff's reply is due by 8/15/2024. Mailed notice.

DIGITAL EXHIBIT submitted by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II regarding 44 For more information, please visit https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/ExhibitDrop. If you wish to download a digital exhibit, please send your request to the Certified Copy Desk (CCD) inbox at CCD_ILND@ilnd.uscourts.gov. You will be provided with an invoice and charged according to the Fee Schedule. Once your payment has been processed, you will receive a URL via email to download the exhibit.

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-22253448.

MOTION by Defendants ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com for extension of time to file a response to the complaint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion to appear pro hac vice 49 is granted. Attorney Ronghua Guan for ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com and handyitself.com added. Agreed motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise respond 50 is granted. Defendants Larryhot Trading Co., Limited (ambirenton.com), Sonzea Trading Co., Limited (bevelclick.com), Suzhou Ruoxing Network Technology Co., Ltd. (communicaten.com), Shenzhen Jiangmao Network Technology Co., Ltd (expectationy.com), and Banbain Trade Co., Limited (handyitself.com) are to respond to the complaint by 8/6/2024. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants chicnicestore.com, ciaraus.com, punaraus.com by Depeng Bi

MOTION by Defendants chicnicestore.com, ciaraus.com, punaraus.com for extension of time to file answer

MOTION by Defendant mxbueno.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 Unopposed

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 53 is granted. Defendants chicnicestore.com, ciaraus.com and punaraus.com are to answer or otherwise plead by 8/16/2024. Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 54 is granted. Defendant mxbueno.com is to answer or otherwise plead by 8/26/2024. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant thefitville.com by Timothy Tiewei Wang

MOTION by Defendant thefitville.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 57 is granted. Defendant thefitville.com is to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 8/17/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant halcfg.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (Unopposed)

RESPONSE by halcfg.comin Opposition to MOTION for judgment 36 /Entry of a PreJudgment Asset Restraint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 64

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 59 is granted. Defendant No. 40, halcfg.com is to file a response by 8/16/2024. Mailed notice.

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II Response to Defendant Nos. 1 abrahmstore.com, et al.'s Motion to Modify the Asset Restraint and Opposition to the Preliminary Injunction

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

REPLY by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to motion for order[43]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/6/2024. No one appeared on behalf of defendants. The courtroom deputy will contact Mr. Jones as to whether he will be filing a response to the asset restraint motion. A telephone status hearing is set for 8/29/2024 at 9:00 a.m., at which time a discovery schedule will be set. 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 Defendants dervines.com, wondarall.com for extension of time to file answer

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [65] is granted. Defendants chicnicestore.com, ciaraus.com and punaraus.com are to answer or otherwise plead by 8/31/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendants bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com for extension of time to respond to the complaint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Second unopposed motion for extension of time [67] is granted. Defendants ambirenton.com (4), bevelclick.com (11), communicaten.com (24), expectationy.com (32) and handyitself.com (41) are to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 8/20/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendants cartjolts.com, dervines.com, wondarall.com for extension of time to file answer

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 69 is granted. Defendants dervines.com, wondarall.com and cartjolts.com are to answer or otherwise plead by 9/15/2024. Mailed notice.

MEMORANDUM by abrahmstore.com in Opposition to motion for order[43] State Law Asset Restraint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The deadline for Plaintiff to file their reply in support of the Motion for Entry of a Rule 64 Asset Restraint [43] is extended to 8/27/2024. Mailed notice.

REPLY by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to motion for judgment[36] in Support of its Motion for Entry of a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 64

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

MOTION by Defendant thefitville.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer 74 is granted. Defendant thefitville.com is to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 9/7/2024. Mailed notice.

ANSWER to Complaint and Defenses by halcfg.com

MOTION by Defendants bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, expectationy.com to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, insufficient service of process, and impermissible claim splitting

Declaration of Xin Chen

Declaration of Miao Xu

Declaration of Lin Zhang

Declaration of Congming Zhuang

Declaration of Siwei Huang

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion to dismiss 77 is due by 9/10/2024. Defendants' reply is due by 9/17/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant mxbueno.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] UNOPPOSED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Second unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [79] is granted. Defendant Number 67, mxbueno.com is to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 9/9/2024. Mailed notice.

REPLY by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to memorandum in opposition to motion[71]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/29/2024. A written status report regarding all defendants who have appeared through counsel is due by 9/26/2024. A telephone status hearing is set for 9/30/2024 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.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop, williamwares.com by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

MOTION by Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop, williamwares.com for extension of time UNOPPOSED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time [84] is granted. Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop and williamwares.com are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 9/25/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant mxbueno.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] UNOPPOSED

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [86] is granted. Defendant Number 67, mxbueno.com is to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 9/23/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendants cartjolts.com, dervines.com, wondarall.com for extension of time to file answer

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [89] is granted. Defendants chicnicestore.com, ciaraus.com and punaraus.com are to answer or otherwise plead by 10/15/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendants cartjolts.com, dervines.com, wondarall.com for extension of time to file answer

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [91] is granted. Defendants dervines.com, wondarall.com and cartjolts.com are to answer or otherwise plead by 10/15/2024. Mailed notice.

RESPONSE by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. IIin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, expectationy.com to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, insufficient service of process, and impermissible claim splitting [77]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4, FILED UNDER SEAL

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II Exhibit 4 to Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [77]

MOTION by Defendant abrahmstore.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] as to the abrahmstore Defedant group

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [95] is granted. Abrahmstore Defendants are to respond to the Complaint by 10/15/2024. Mailed notice.

REPLY by ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com to response in opposition to motion, [93]

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II [Opposed] Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 64

MEMORANDUM in Support of [98] Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

Exhibit 7

Expert Report of Jonathan Cranin

Affidavit of Keith A. Vogt

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II Sealed Exhibit 8 regarding memorandum in support of motion, [99]

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enters the following agreed briefing schedule as to Plaintiff's motion for a prejudgment asset restraint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 [98]: Defendant Nos. 4, 11, 24, 32 and 41's response is due by 10/30/2024; Plaintiff's reply is due by 11/6/2024. Mailed notice.

ANSWER to Complaint by mxbueno.com

MOTION by Defendant thefitville.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [104] is granted. Defendant thefitville.com is to answer, or otherwise respond to the complaint by 10/24/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant beelucky.co for extension of time to file answer

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer [106] is granted. Defendant beelucky.co is to answer or otherwise plead by 10/25/2024. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 9/30/2024 at 9:00 a.m. is reset for 9:30 a.m. Time change only. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant thefitville.com by Tong Jin

STATUS Report Pursuant to Minute Entry [82] by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

MOTION by Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop, williamwares.com for extension of time UNOPPOSED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time [111] is granted. Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop and williamwares.com are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 10/17/2024. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com, communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com by Jacob Yiping Chen DGW Kramer, LLP

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant halcfg.com by Xin Wen

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 9/30/2024. A supplemental reply memo to the motion for modification of the asset restrain [39] is due by 10/14/2024. Plaintiff's surreply to the motion to dismiss [77], not to exceed 5 pages, is due by 10/7/2024. Defendants' sur-surreply, also not to exceed 5 pages, is due by 10/15/2024. Supplemental memo on creditors is due by 10/7/2024. Response to the supplemental memo is due by 10/15/2024. A telephone status hearing is set for 12/16/2024 at 8:45 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.

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A

MEMORANDUM by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II in support of motion for default judgment[116]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for default judgment [116] is set for 10/16/2024 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 All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

SUR-REPLY by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction, [77]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

MEMORANDUM by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[98] for Entry of a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 64 and the Illinois Prejudgment Attachment Statute [SUPPLEMENTAL]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant hotsaleshopus.com by Patrick M Jones

SUPPLEMENT to motion to amend/correct[39] for Modification of Asset Restraint and Opposition to Preliminary Injunction

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

RESPONSE by Defendant halcfg.com to memorandum in support of motion, [121]

Declaration of Jian Liu

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

REPLY by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com to sur-reply[120] in support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [77]

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

RESPONSE by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com to memorandum in support of motion, [121]

MEMORANDUM reply, [126] by communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com Exhibit E to Reply [126]

MOTION by Defendants dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, hotsaleshopus.com, lusshoes.com, luxlanebazaar.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com, artansole.com, abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, bestflow2customer.com, bynherostore.com to supplement their Motion for Modification of Asset Restraint & Opposition to Preliminary Injunction

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

MOTION by Defendants dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, hotsaleshopus.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com, artansole.com, abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, bestflow2customer.com, bynherostore.com to dismiss

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 10/16/2024. Mr. Jones was present on the call, no other defendants appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for default judgment [116] is granted. Plaintiff's counsel is to submit a proposed default judgment order. The telephone status hearing set for 12/16/2024 stands. Mailed notice.

DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 10/16/2024. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court enters the following agreed briefing schedule as to Abrahmstore Defendants' motion to dismiss [130]: Plaintiff's response is due by 10/30/2024; Defendants' reply is due by 11/6/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendants cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop, williamwares.com, bestsell.io for extension of time

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time [134] is granted. Defendants bestsell.io, cozuty.com, homesalee.com, luxlanebazaar.com, sudosmart.com, warmrace.shop, and williamwares.com are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 11/18/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant thefitville.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Joint Motion

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Joint motion for extension of time to answer [136] is granted. Defendant thefitville.com is to answer, or otherwise respond to, the complaint by 11/25/2024. Mailed notice.

RESPONSE by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. IIin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, hotsaleshopus.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, sho[130]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

RESPONSE by communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.comin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II [Opposed] Motion for a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 64 [98]

MOTION by Defendants dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com, artansole.com, abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, bestflow2customer.com, bynherostore.com to continue to File Reply in Support of Motion

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for extension of time to file its reply in support of its Motion for entry of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 prejudgment asset restraint [Dkt. 98]

SATISFACTION of Judgment as to [Certain] defendants

SATISFACTION of Judgment [CORRECTED] Satisfaction of Judgement [142] as to {certain} defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for continuance [140] is granted. Abrahmstore Defendants are to file their reply in support of the Motion to Dismiss [130] by 11/12/2024. Unopposed motion for extension of time [141] is granted. Plaintiff is to file a reply in support of the motion for entry of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 64 prejudgment asset restraint [98] by 11/8/2024. Mailed notice.

REPLY by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to motion for miscellaneous relief[98] in Support of Its [Opposed] Motion for Entry of a Prejudgment Asset Restraint Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 64

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

REPLY by Defendants dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com, artansole.com, abrahmstore.com, aglavaa.com, bestflow2customer.com, bynherostore.com to motion to dismiss, [130], response in opposition to motion, [138] in Support of the Motion to Dismiss

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

STIPULATION by Plaintiff and Defendants for a Protective Order

Exhibit A

AGREED Confidentiality Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/15/2024. Mailed notice.

NOTICE by dealnowtoday.com, fashionwomenstore.com, fluxjinx.com, happynewdeal.com, healershoes.com, hotdeal-usa.com, lusshoes.com, luxshoessale.com, magicvibestore.com, meletype.com, newtrendsandal.com, shoesstylee.com, shopclack.com, smarthotdeals.com, titanshopmall.com, topnewdeal.com, trendingsandal.com, us-bestgoods.com, pulseshiftx.com, harmonyofhouse.com, voygeshop.com, genzysen.com, kingsaleus.com, primosaleshop.com, teuxdaystore.com, lyrrashop.com, sayanishop.com, getcomfost.com, heliashoes.com, karlanstore.com, shanviste.com, weafd.com, belmustore.com, pressinghere.com, platfins.com, grocerystorehn.com, artansole.com, abrahmstore.com, bestflow2customer.com, bynherostore.com re reply, [146]

Exhibit A.1 - Defendant 1

Exhibit A.2 - Defendant 8

Exhibit A.3 - Defendant 15

Exhibit A.4 - Defendant 27

Exhibit A.5 - Defendant 34

Exhibit A.6 - Defendant 37

Exhibit A.7 - Defendant 42

Exhibit A.8 - Defendant 43

Exhibit A.9 - Defendant 46

Exhibit A.10 - Defendant 54

Exhibit A.11 - Defendant 56

Exhibit A.12 - Defendant 59

Exhibit A.13 - Defendant 60

Exhibit A.14 - Defendant 68

Exhibit A.15 - Defendant 83

Exhibit A.16 - Defendant 84

Exhibit A.17 - Defendant 90

Exhibit A.18 - Defendant 94

Exhibit A.19 - Defendant 95

Exhibit A.20 - Defendant 96

Exhibit A.21 - Defendant 97

Exhibit A.22 - Defendant 105

Exhibit A.23 - Defendant 106

Exhibit A.24 - Defendant 109

Exhibit A.25 - Defendant 110

Exhibit A.26 - Defendant 111

Exhibit A.27 - Defendant 112

Exhibit A.28 - Defendant 113

Exhibit A.29 - Defendant 114

Exhibit A.30 - Defendant 115

Exhibit A.31 - Defendant 116

Exhibit A.32 - Defendant 117

Exhibit A.33 - Defendant 118

Exhibit A.34 - Defendant 119

Exhibit A.35 - Defendant 120

Exhibit A.36 - Defendant 121

Exhibit A.37 - Defendant 122

Exhibit A.38 - Defendant 123

Exhibit A.39 - Defendant 124

Exhibit A.40 - Defendant 125

ORDER: For the reasons stated in the attached order, Skechers' motions for a prejudgment asset restraint (R. [36], R. [43], and R. [98]) are denied. The motion to dismiss (R. [77]) filed by Defendant Nos. 4, 11, 24, 32, and 41 is denied. The motion to dismiss (R. [130]) filed by the Abrahamstore Defendants is entered and continued. By November 26, 2024, Plaintiff shall submit a brief setting forth evidence to show whether each Defendant identified in the motion sold at least one allegedly infringing product in Illinois. The motion to modify the asset restraint (R. [39]) is entered and continued. By November 26, 2024, the parties shall submit a joint status report setting forth their positions as to the appropriate amount for the modified asset restraint. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/18/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant thefitville.com for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Joint Motion

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Second joint motion for extension of time to answer [151] is granted. Defendant thefitville.com is to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 12/16/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for extension of time Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Comply with Order [150]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to comply with Order 150 [153] is granted. Plaintiff is to submit the requested brief and joint status report by 12/6/2024. Mailed notice.

ANSWER to Complaint by communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com

SUPPLEMENT to Plaintiff's Response [138] Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Certain Defendants Pursuant to Court Order [150]

Exhibit 1

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to Substitute Certain Defendants

Exhibit 1

MOTION by Plaintiff Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to stay Defendants' Motion [Dkt. 39] in order to conduct discovery

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

STATUS Report by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

MOTION by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com to vacate order[30] Motion to Vacate or Modify Preliminary Injunction and to Increase Bond

Declaration of Weiqi Zhang

DECLARATION of Xin Chen regarding motion to vacate, [160] (Defendant No. 4 ambirenton)

DECLARATION of Miao Xu regarding motion to vacate, [160] (Defendant No. 11 bevelclick

DECLARATION of Lin Zhang regarding motion to vacate, [160] (Defendant No. 24 communicaten)

DECLARATION of Congming Zhuang regarding motion to vacate, [160] (Defendant No. 32 expectationy)

DECLARATION of Siwei Huang regarding motion to vacate, [160] (Defendant No. 41 handyitself)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff moves for leave to substitute certain Defendants. R. [157]. Plaintiff originally listed the Defendants under the domain names of their Internet stores but has since learned the proper identities of the Defendants through Defendants' declarations. Id. Plaintiff's motion to substitute at R. [157] is granted. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: At R. 150, the Court entered and continued the Abrahamstore Defendants' motion to dismiss [130] and directed Plaintiff to submit a brief establishing that each Defendant identified in the motion sold at least one allegedly infringing product in Illinois. Plaintiff's supplemental brief filed at R. 156 establishes exactly that. Because Plaintiff has established jurisdiction, the Abrahamstore Defendants' motion to dismiss [130] is denied. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: At R. 39, the Abrahamstore Defendants move to modify the asset restraint and oppose entry of the preliminary injunction. At R. 160, additional Defendants move to vacate or modify the preliminary injunction. The Court will hold a joint hearing on these two motions. Prior to the hearing, Plaintiff is entitled to collect limited and expedited discovery relevant to the issues in these motions. By 12/20/2024, the parties shall submit a joint status report setting forth the following: 1) an agreed schedule to complete any outstanding briefing on these motions; 2) an agreed schedule to complete any discovery required in advance of the hearing; and 3) the anticipated length of the hearing. Based on the information set forth in the joint status, the Court will then set a hearing date. As described above, Plaintiff's motion at R. [158] for a stay on R. 39 to conduct discovery is granted. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 12/16/2024 is reset for 1/7/2025 at 9:15 a.m. The dial-in information will remain the same. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of appeal by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II regarding orders [150] Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AILNDC-22842363. Receipt number: n

NOTICE of Appeal Due letter sent to counsel of record regarding notice of appeal [170].

TRANSMITTED to the 7th Circuit the short record on notice of appeal [170]. Notified counsel

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by thefitville.com

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by thefitville.com

ACKNOWLEDGMENT of receipt of short record on appeal regarding notice of appeal [170]; USCA Case No. 24-3269.

NOTICE of cross appeal by communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com regarding orders [150] ; Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AILNDC-22860281.

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

NOTICE of Appeal Due letter sent to counsel of record regarding notice of cross appeal [176].

TRANSMITTED to the 7th Circuit the short record on notice of cross appeal [176]. Notified counsel

Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

ACKNOWLEDGMENT of receipt of short record on appeal regarding notice of cross appeal [176]; USCA Case No. 24-3307.

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In the Joint Status at R. 177, Defendants oppose Plaintiff's Notice of Appeal (R. 170) as improper. By 1/8/2025, Plaintiffs shall file a statement of no more than five pages indicating their position as to the propriety of the appeal. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant halcfg.com by Raymond Rundelli

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 1/7/2025. Skechers are to file a report addressing propriety of the appeal by 1/8/2025. The case will be referred to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference. Mailed notice. (jn,)

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Beth W. Jantz for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. (jn,) Mailed notice.

MEMORANDUM in Support of [182] Minute Entry Order

MOTION by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com for certificate of appealability Presented before District Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Jantz to conduct a settlement conference. The parties are directed to review and comply with Magistrate Judge Jantz's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences. A pre-settlement conference call is scheduled for 1/23/2025 at 11:30 a.m. Counsel should come prepared with their clients' availability to set a settlement conference date. Additionally, if the parties have not already done so, they must trade settlement offers, prior to the call. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's response to the motion for a certificate of appealability [188] is due by 1/23/2025. Defendants' reply is due by 1/30/2025. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: At the request of Plaintiff's counsel, the settlement conference pre call on 1/23/2025 is cancelled and reset to 1/30/2025 at 10:00 a.m. Call in information to remain. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's memorandum regarding the propriety of the appeal. R. 187. Given the referral to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference and the outstanding issue of whether the Seventh Circuit will accept jurisdiction, discovery is stayed. Mailed notice

RESPONSE by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II to MOTION by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com for certificate of appealability Presented before District Judge [188]

Exhibit 1

Joint Notice of Settlement by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II as to multiple defendants

Joint Notice of Settlement by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II as to multiple defendants

REPLY by Defendants communicaten.com, expectationy.com, handyitself.com, ambirenton.com, bevelclick.com to response to motion, [193]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Settlement conference pre-call held on 1/30/25 and continued to 3/21/25 at 9:30 a.m. as to all Defendants for which settlement paperwork has not been filed with the District Judge by that date. The Parties report on settlement progress with all remaining Defendant groups. Plaintiff has settled with both the abrahmstore.com group and the cozuty.com group. See also [194] [195]. Plaintiff and beelucky.co and Plaintiff and bestsell.io are in the process of executing settlement agreements. Plaintiff and thefitville.com have agreed to a settlement framework, but further work is required. A status hearing as to Plaintiff and thefitville.com is set for 2/14/25 at 10:45 a.m. and those parties shall meet and confer ahead of time via phone or video. As to Plaintiff and halcfg.com and Plaintiff and the abirenton.com group, the Parties agree to exchange written settlement position statements of no more than five pages, and each statement must include a revised demand and/or offer in an attempt to narrow the gap. Plaintiff's settlement position statements are due to this Court's settlement inbox (Settlement_Correspondence_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) and to opposing counsel by 2/13/25. Defendants' responsive statements are due to the same by 2/20/25. To join the hearings by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In light of the joint notice of settlement [195], the motion at [39] will remain entered and continued and any briefing on the motion is stayed. Mailed notice.

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 09/30/2024 before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Telephone Status Hearing. Order Number: 50632. 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 2/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/1/2025.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: For the following reasons, the Ambirenton Defendants' motion to certify issues for appeal [188] is denied. A district court may grant a certification for interlocutory appeal where: (1) the order involves a question of law; (2) the issue is contestable; (3) the issue is controlling; (4) immediate appeal of the issue would materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation; and (5) the petition to certify is brought within a reasonable amount of time after entry of the order sought to be appealed. 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b); Richardson Elecs., Ltd. v. Panache Broad. of Pa., Inc., 202 F.3d 957, 958 (7th Cir. 2000). All of these criteria must be met for a certification to be issued. Ahrenholz v. Bd. of Trs. of the Univ. of Ill., 219 F.3d 674, 676 (7th Cir. 2000). District courts have discretion when considering whether to allow interlocutory appeals. Swint v. Chambers Cnty. Comm'n, 514 U.S. 35, 47 (1995). The Court finds Defendants' petition to certify untimely. The order Defendants seek to appeal [150] was issued 11/18/2024, Defendants filed their notice of cross-appeal on 12/18/2024 [176], and the present motion was filed 1/9/2025. As justification, Defendants contend the holidays and counsel's litigation schedule caused the delay. R. 196 at 2. First, this is not a sufficient justification for a two-month delay. Second, the timing is suspect, with this motion coming only after Defendants filed their notice of appeal and the Seventh Circuit sought briefing on its jurisdiction. In any event, briefing on the Seventh Circuit's jurisdiction is already underway and the arguments Defendants advance before the Seventh Circuit largely mirror their arguments before this Court. See Case Nos. 24-3269, Dkt. 18, & 24-3307, Dkt. 5 (7th Cir.). Entertaining the request for certification at this point would be superfluous. For these reasons, Defendants' motion [188] is denied. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: The telephonic status hearing as to Plaintiff and thefitville.com on 2/14/25 is reset to 2/14/25 at 3:00 p.m. Time change only. Call in information to remain. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Settlement conference pre call held as to Plaintiff and Defendant thefitville.com on 2/14/25. The parties update the Court on settlement progress. A status on settlement re thefitville.com is continued to the already set hearing with the other Defendants on 3/21/25 at 9:30 a.m. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. The status hearing will be cancelled with respect to thefitville.com, and no one need call in, if a stipulation to dismiss is filed with the District Judge prior to the hearing. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [Certain] defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: The Court has received settlement position statements from Plaintiff, Defendant halcfg.com, and Defendant group ambirenton.com. Upon review, Defendant group ambirenton.com did not comply with this Court's minute order [200] or Standing Order for Settlement Conferences because it did not provide an updated offer to Plaintiff. Therefore, if Defendant group ambirenton.com wishes to continue to pursue a settlement conference with Plaintiff, it must submit an updated offer to the Court's settlement inbox (Settlement_Correspondence_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) and to opposing counsel by 3/13/25. This same Defendant also failed to comply with this Court's 5-page limit for its position statement. [200] Additionally, Plaintiff did not comply with this Court's minute order [200] or Standing Order as to Defendant halcfg.com because it actually increased its demand from its last position. If Plaintiff wishes to continue to pursue a settlement conference with Defendant halcfg.com, it must submit an updated demand (which must be lower than the offer it made before the recent position statement) to the Court's settlement inbox (Settlement_Correspondence_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) and to opposing counsel by 3/13/25. The 3/21/25 status hearing stands. Mailed notice.

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal as to Defendant no. 93 thefitville.com

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Plaintiff and the remaining Defendants called in on 3/21/25 for a telephonic status hearing to report on the status of settlement negotiations. With respect to Defendant No. 40 (halcfg.com), Plaintiff and that Defendant believe that they may be able to bridge the gap between their respective settlement positions. Plaintiff and Defendant No. 40 shall call in for telephonic status hearing on April 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM (Central) to report on the status of their further negotiations. If the parties are unable to arrive at a settlement by then, counsel shall be prepared at the hearing to provide theirs and their clients' availability for a video settlement conference. Counsel shall inform their clients to be prepared to reserve at least half a day for any such video conference. To join the 4/8/25 hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Plaintiff and the remaining Defendants called in on 3/21/25 for a telephonic status hearing to report on the status of settlement negotiations. With regard to the following Defendants: Plaintiff reported that Defendant No. 32 (Shenzhen Jiangmao Network Tech. Co.) is a party in Case No. 24-cv-00596, and that Plaintiff is prepared to dismiss Defendant No. 32 from this case when the court in that parallel case grants the motion to substitute parties that is pending there. Plaintiff and Defendant Nos. 4 (Larryhot), 11 (Sonzea), 24 (Ruoxing), and 41 (Banbain Trade Co.) agree to submit blind negotiating brackets, as discussed on the call. Each party's blind bracket is due to the Court's settlement inbox (settlement_correspondence_jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) by 4/4/25. The parties should email this information to the Court only; DO NOT opposing counsel. The Court will follow up with the parties upon receipt of the parties' blind brackets. Mailed notice.

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendant No. 32 expectationy.com [JOINT]

Exhibit 1

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A stipulation to dismiss has been filed. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), Defendant No. 32 expectationy.com is dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and expenses. Mailed notice.

CERTIFIED copy of order dated 3/10/2025 from the 7th Circuit regarding notice of cross appeal [176], notice of appeal [170] ; Appellate case no.: 24-3269 & 24-3307; On consideration of the papers filed in these appeals and review of the short records, IT IS ORDERED that Appeal No. 24-3269 will proceed to briefing and Appeal No. 24-3307 is DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction.

MANDATE of USCA dated 4/1/2025 regarding notice of cross appeal [176]; USCA No. 24-3307; No record to be returned.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Status hearing on settlement held on 4/8/25, so that the parties can report on settlement negotiations just with respect to Defendant No. 40 (halcfg.com). The Court makes a mediator's recommendation, and each side shall confer with their respective clients on said recommendation. By 4/11/25, the parties shall email the Court (Settlement_Correspondence_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) and indicate with a "yes" or "no" if they are accepting the mediator's recommendation. The parties should send this information to the Court only, and not to opposing counsel, in order to keep their answers "blind." The Court will follow up with the parties after receiving their emails. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Plaintiff and Defendant No. 40 (halcfg.com) have agreed on material settlement terms. The parties shall prepare dismissal and settlement papers. Plaintiff and Defendant No. 40 shall appear (through their counsel) for a telephonic status hearing on May 14, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. (Central). The hearing will be removed from calendar if Defendant No. 40 is dismissed from the case before then. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. 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.

CERTIFIED copy of order dated 4/28/25 from the Seventh Circuit regarding notice of cross appeal[176], notice of appeal[170] ; Appellate case no. : 24-3269 & 25-1464. Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing in this appeal is SUSPENDED pending further court order.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: The status hearing on settlement as between Plaintiff and Defendant No. 40 (halcfg.com) remains set for 5/14/25, unless those parties file their dismissal papers with the District Judge before then. Plaintiff and Defendant Nos. 4 (Larryhot), 11 (Sonzea), 24 (Ruoxing), and 41 (Banbain Trade Co.) have previously submitted blind negotiating brackets for the Court's review, but the Court believes that the parties are still too far apart for further Court-assisted settlement talks to be fruitful at this time. So Plaintiff and those remaining Defendants are returned to the District Judge unless the District Court advises that Judge Jantz should also handle discovery as to those remaining Defendants. The Court notes that a 7th Circuit mediation appears to be scheduled for May 22, 2025, and thus briefing in the interlocutory appeal is suspended pending the outcome of that mediation. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Beth W. Jantz for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: The referral to Judge Jantz has been expanded to include discovery supervision [217]. The parties shall appear for a telephonic status hearing on May 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM (Central), to discuss the status of the case, including settlement and discovery. The parties should be prepared to address the outcome of the May 22, 2025 mediation session before the Seventh Circuit, and to propose a discovery plan to the Court if the case has not settled. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. 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.

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal as to Defendant no. 40 halcfg.com

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Parties having filed a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal dismissing defendant no. 40 halcfg.com with prejudice 219, the 05/14/25 status hearing before this Court is stricken. No appearance is required. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Status hearing on settlement held on 5/29/25 and continued to 7/24/25 at 10:45 a.m. Defense Counsel does not call in. Plaintiff reports on the status of the 7th circuit mediation, which is still ongoing. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Status hearing held on 7/24/25 and continued to 8/12/25 at 9:45 a.m. The parties provide an update regarding the 7th Circuit mediation. Defense to provide the settlement breakdown to Plaintiff by 7/31/25. If the parties resolve the case, they shall inform the Courtroom Deputy (anthony_squillante@ilnd.uscourts.gov) by email. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. 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 Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II for default judgment as to Defendant No. 10 bestsell.io Presented before District Judge

MEMORANDUM by Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II in support of motion for default judgment[223]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Declaration of Keith A. Vogt

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for default judgment [223] is set for 8/11/2025 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 8/11/2025. No one was present on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for default judgment as to Defendant No. 10 bestsell.io [223] is granted. Enter order. A telephone status hearing is set for 9/12/2025 at 9:45 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.

DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 8/11/2025. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Status hearing on settlement held on 8/12/25 and continued to 9/18/25 at 10:15 a.m. A settlement has been reached in principle as to all remaining Defendants, and the parties are working on drafting the settlement terms. To join the hearing by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 2308 182 1801. Entering an attendee code is not required. The status hearing will be cancelled, and no one need call in, if a stipulation to dismiss is filed with the District Judge prior to the hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing before Judge Durkin set for 9/12/2025 is vacated. A status report on settlement is due by 10/3/2025, unless the case is dismissed before then. Mailed notice.

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal as to Defendant Nos. 4 Larryhot Trading Co., Limited (owner and operator of ambirenton.com), 11 Sonzea Trading Co., Limited (owner and operator of bevelclick.com), 24 Suzhou Rouxing Network Technology Co., Ltd. (owner and operator of communicaten.com), and 41 Banbain Trade Co., Limited (owner and operator of handyitself.com)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Telephonic status hearing on settlement held on 9/18/25. The joint stipulation to dismiss was filed today [230]. All matters relating to the referral of this case having been resolved, the referral is closed and Magistrate Judge Beth W. Jantz is no longer on the case. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A stipulation to dismiss has been filed. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), this case is dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and expenses. The current order restraining Defendants' PayPal accounts is dissolved. Defendants' Motion [160] is moot. All pending dates before this court are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

CERTIFIED copy of order dated 9/19/2025 from the 7th Circuit regarding notice of cross appeal 176, notice of appeal 170 ; Appellate case no.: 24-3269 & 25-1464; Upon consideration of the AGREED MOTION FOR VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, filed on September 18, 2025, by counsel for the parties, IT IS ORDERED that these consolidated cases are DISMISSED, pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b).

MANDATE of USCA dated 9/19/2025 regarding notice of cross appeal 176, notice of appeal 170 ; USCA No.24-3269 & 25-1464; No record to be returned.