2024-cv-09867

COMPLAINT filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22587158.

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EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 1, Parts 1-8 regarding complaint[1]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Alexander Whang

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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.

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood for all further proceedings pursuant to 28 USC 294(b). Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[12]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 1, Parts 1-8 regarding declaration[14]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 regarding declaration[14]

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MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Amended Exhibit 2 Part 1-9 regarding declaration[14]

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to amend/correct Exhibit 2 to the Varley Declaration

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [4], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [12], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [17], and motion for leave to file corrected exhibit instanter [20] are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 11/7/2024 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 11/7/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [4], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [12], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [17], and motion for leave to file corrected exhibit instanter [20] are entered and continued. By 11/14/2024, Plaintiff shall make a supplemental filing to address the propriety of joinder in this matter. Telephonic status hearing set for 11/21/2024 at 10:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Establishing that Joinder is Proper

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 11/21/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, by 12/2/2024, Plaintiff shall submit an amended Schedule A identifying which trademarks the Defendants infringed. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/10/2024 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Amended Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 12/10/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [4], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [12], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [17], and motion for leave to file corrected exhibit instanter [20] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [3], (2) Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 [16], (3) Amended Exhibit 2 Part 1-9 [19], and (4) Amended Schedule A [25]. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:30 a.m. on 12/10/2024 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/20/2024 at 9:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 12/10/2024. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[28]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Document not imaged.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order [28] is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order through 1/7/2025 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). Telephonic status hearing set for 12/20/2024 is stricken and reset for 1/7/2025 at 10:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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

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.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, on 12/31/2024, answer due 1/21/2025.

Declaration re Service

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MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for preliminary injunction

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MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34]

Declaration re Preliminary Injunction

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/7/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [34] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [3], (2) Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 [16], (3) Amended Exhibit 2 Part 1-9 [19], (4) Amended Schedule A [25], and (5) the sealed temporary restraining order [27]. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the 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_Term inate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/12/2025 at 10:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood on 1/7/2025. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

NEW PARTIES: Changsha Qingyulan Homeware Co., Ltd, Guangzhou Hendry Gifts Co.,Ltd, Guangzhou Plidy Watch Co., Ltd, Hangzhou Lifc Import& Export Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Xihu Yihui Jewelry Firm, Hebei Supercandle Trading Co., Ltd, Huangshi Binguo Party Trading Co., Ltd., Jinhua Wucheng Iyan Trading Firm, Kewen Commercial And Trading (Dalian) Co., Ltd., Ningbo Ehang Household Products Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jinghui Trading Co., Ltd, Ningbo Reginfield Imp.&Exp. Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Economic And Technological Development Zone Tiyou Trading Co., Ltd, Quanzhou Yoho Yoho Trading Co., Ltd., Shandong Zhengyou Wood Industry Co., Ltd., Shantou Chenghai Yiteng Toy Firm, Shenzhen Fengshengyuan Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Longgang District Qiubao Trade Firm, Shenzhen Panda Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Rui Cai Gifts Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Shenyuanyouchuang Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weien Tech Co., Ltd, Taizhou Jinxun Arts And Crafts Co., Ltd., Tonglu Zhuowai E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Wuhan WYH Toys Co., Ltd., Yiwu Cekun Jewelry Co., Ltd, Yiwu Guang Sea Crafts Co., Ltd., Yiwu Haiyoung Trading Co., Ltd, Yiwu Huating Imp & Exp Co., Ltd, Yiwu Muchuang Crafts Co., Ltd, Yiwu Shili Toy Co., Ltd., Yiwu Yanqin E-Commerce Firm, Yiwu Yibu Import & Export Co., Ltd, Yiwu Yunjin Trading Co., Ltd., Yiwu Zhenwan E-Commerce Co., Ltd, Zhongshan Aumeter Technology Co., Ltd., annayi666, buyallhappy, gwjg3369, JoJocos, lucky_toye, mastation365, monologue.li, pleasemyself2016, princechou, quanji70, shoppingholic365, world_trade_mkt, xia_833698, zengzhixiang, ab-327851, anime-dolphin, atgik_0, braveheart2017, bulingbuling, buyitnow-365, cai_4408, ceshi-60, cherrysbestsellinghaven, cosland2014, dollhouse506, dongbing_84, doubleshine520, enjoylife2018, fast2020, ff_1688, gaoshengshipin118, gendryer, goodluck34_1, gotocosplay, gsag-99, happygirlsmiling, hhyyd_78, hosun2009, kasstinomall, kikobuy, kikohouse, kikoonline, kiss*candyagain, kuaida_67, lglglang, lilyshop_99, lixiao9-58, lyjf8582, makeorder, mastation556, nnob_13, nostalgiall, pogba.future, ribellastore, rskaluli, sagasl, seasonpink, selladhj8, Shinning Coo, shinningcoo, steampunk-world, sycamoredreamhome, tech_online, thebargainbean7, thvi_3187, timesmoment, toyschina2011, trending_vendor, weicx-06, wscchao01, xijinh3, yeswa0, yizistore, yx2-71, yxing_76, Linyi Aozhan Import and Export Co., Ltd., shengyuxiang, TSQ Global, wall decoration painting, wenti.ltd and yuleistory added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 2/12/2025 and continued to 3/19/2025 at 9:00 a.m. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[44]

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DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[45]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A [44] will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 3/19/2025 at 9:00 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 3/19/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A [44] is taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/4/2025 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 4/4/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A [44] is granted. Enter Default Judgement Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/9/2025. Mailed notice

MAILED trademark report with a copy of minute entry [49] and the default judgment order [50] to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant