2024-cv-09879

2024-cv-09879 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. v. The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A,

Date :10/10/2024
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmTME

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Oct. 10, 2024

COMPLAINT filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22587725.

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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(Exhibit 8)

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Oct. 10, 2024

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1 Modified on 11/20/2024.

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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Oct. 10, 2024

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

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Oct. 10, 2024

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. 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.)

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Oct. 15, 2024

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

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Oct. 15, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 11

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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Oct. 15, 2024

DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion 12

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Oct. 15, 2024

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 1, Parts 1-8 regarding declaration 13

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Oct. 15, 2024

EXHIBIT 2 by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 regarding declaration 13 Modified on 11/20/2024.

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(Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 12)

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Oct. 15, 2024

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

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Oct. 15, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 16

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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Oct. 15, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 11, motion for miscellaneous relief 16, motion for miscellaneous relief 4 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 10/18/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Oct. 16, 2024

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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(Exhibit 8)

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Oct. 16, 2024

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

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Oct. 17, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The motion hearings set for 10/28/2024 are stricken and reset to 10/22/2024 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice

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Oct. 22, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file certain documents under seal 4 ; Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint and expedited discovery 11 ; and Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 4(f)(3) 16 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 11/5/2024, any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 10/29/2024. Law Firm TME Law, P.C. is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days of the expiration of the TRO. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. The case is set for a status hearing on 12/9/2024 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 12/2/2024, plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice.

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Oct. 22, 2024

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 10/22/2024. Mailed notice. Modified on 11/20/2024.

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

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Oct. 29, 2024

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

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Oct. 29, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 24

(Declaration of Martin F. Trainor)

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Oct. 29, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 24 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/1/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Oct. 29, 2024

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

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Oct. 29, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Happy Action by Steven G Kalberg

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Oct. 31, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 24 is granted to 11/19/2024. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 5, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, by Michael T. Griggs on behalf of Magic Matrix Technology, CO., LTD

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Nov. 8, 2024

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

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Nov. 13, 2024

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, on 11/13/2024, answer due 12/4/2024.

Declaration of Sydney Fenton

(Exhibit A)

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Nov. 13, 2024

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

(Exhibit A)

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Nov. 13, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 33

(Declaration of Martin F. Trainor)

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Nov. 13, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 33 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/18/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Nov. 13, 2024

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 1 regarding memorandum in support of motion 34

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Nov. 13, 2024

MOTION by Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, to amend/correct SEALED Order 23 on behalf of Def. 134

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Nov. 13, 2024

DECLARATION of Tang Jing regarding motion to amend/correct 37

(Exhibit A - Sales of Accused Shirt)

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Nov. 14, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, by Michael T. Griggs on behalf of Def. 134 Modified on 11/14/2024.

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Nov. 14, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff to respond to emergency motion of Defendant 134 to modify the temporary restraining order to modify the asset restraint 37 by 11/19/2024. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 14, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Make Me Surprise, Fantasy Pillow by Hua Chen

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Nov. 14, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Champion Cosplay by Hua Chen

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Nov. 18, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Per parties' electronic request, the Courts sets parties' agreed briefing schedule on plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction 33 : Defendants' responses due by 11/26/2024. Plaintiff's reply is due by 12/6/2024. Ruling set for 12/20/2024. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 18, 2024

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

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Nov. 19, 2024

AMENDED MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Per parties' electronic request, the Courts sets the agreed briefing schedule on plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction 33 as to ONLY Defendant No. 31-Happy Action as follows: Defendant's response is due by 11/25/2024. Plaintiff's reply is due by 12/6/2024. Ruling set for 12/20/2024. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction (as to certain defendants) 33 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following documents: Schedule A to the Complaint 2, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Paul Varley 15, and the TRO 23. The Temporary Restraining Order is extended as to ONLY Defendant No. 31- Happy Action and Defendant No. 134-Lovessales. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 19, 2024

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/19/2024. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 19, 2024

RESPONSE by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, to amend/correct SEALED Order 23 on behalf of Def. 134 37

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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(Exhibit 5)

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Nov. 20, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD by Michael T. Griggs

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Nov. 20, 2024

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD

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Nov. 20, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant 134 to reply to Plaintiff response 47 by 11/27/2024. Ruling set for 12/6/2024. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 21, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-22758449.

NEW PARTIES: Shop1103101477 Store, AY3M8A2IQA3E7, AOCHEE, Atopxing, AUIWJFND, baby_Store, Beautifuldesign, Becks-Stores, Best Jewelry Kingdom, Birhgt, BJDAMAI, chendagua, chenfanzc, ChengCo, chengdujidonmowangluokejiyouxiangongsi, chenyanghang, Deashun, DOEA Direct, dwjfiwref, EnShiShiGuanShiShangMao, EnShiShiZhanErShangMaoYouXianGongSi, Fisemira, Fishelancer, Fuchu Kitchen, Funfeel, Gaweco, GeGezo, guangzhoukanieshangmaoshanghanggerenduzi, Hnh Nguyn, Haoshuyuyu, Hot post rrchun, Hu Limingming, huwenrui-huwenrui, iris_Store, JEALLY, JinYu Online, Joyplancraft, JWCDirect, Kithcen Expert, LIANlv, Lilihong, Litter Star, Loiahoer, Lu Songsong, lykcp, OPENDGO, Otis_Stores, PILLOBOX, PingDingXiangLeShangMaoYouXianGongSi, PPX Online, qichaorongshangmao, quachthihuong, RHWei shop, RunRuoShangMao, SENBOYA, Shenzhen Xiaolian Shangmao Youxian Gongsi, SMANXEY, suitable opportunity, SuNianKeJi, Sweet jewelry, sydtz, Talent and Beauty, TANHOP, TBOSEN, Tian tian-US, TiendungShop, TimeMax, TONGFU LLC, UNIQUETS HOUSE, vastlotus, VIVIQIQI, VONDER, vu quang huong, Wang Chaocv, Wang Tongzhu, wanggangge, Wangm,ingming, Wireless Charger World, xiangchengshichangleshangmaoyouxiangongsi, XingYi-US, XIXUXUZHULONG, YienDoo, Yijia Trading Co.,Ltd, YouYu Direct, Yyds, zuoyanfengdianzsw, mazn.cm, A1L2HZNC0XOIC3, A2S5V6XC6O8PUG, A3KORJ1Q5PZSYA, naveenkp_95, bookyourproducts, Elite Trading, Putian Shi Qi Kaide Sheng Fuzhuang Sheji Youxian Gongsi, Shenzhen Zhenhuan Technology, Aminibi, animee-cosplay, Anniversary Trending, auscosplay, baalency, Beaustar, Beautifulhalo, becostume, buycco, callie, casecentro, chaorenbuy, comphobby, cosfun, COSPLAYCLANS, cosplaylab, cossky, cossuits, Costume Party World, CosWigShop, Crazecosplay, darkacademias, DAYMIRA, Dreamrooma, fansshirt, gcosplay, geekpark, goduckee, hooktab, icestork, IScosplay, itee.us, Jolly Costume, Limotees, lovessales, luxecosplay, MICESTATION, omycos, ONEHEROSUITS, Owl Ohh, owlbumble, photosfeel, ptyboutique, Rosesouvenir, rulercosplay, seecosplay, shadowytreasure, simcosplay, takerlama, TODDLERME, unibuyplus, webcosplay, wexhome, YESCOSPLAY, yicosplay, Yochc, youvimi, Quanzhou Hogao Arts and Crafts Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Wutongcrafts Co., Ltd., FAKIMI, TIME MIN, BPURB Co.Ltd, Jingyu Cases, Ode Candles, sheetamall and shihezhubao added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Nov. 22, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Motion for leave to appear pro hac vice of Geoffrey J. Behr 51 as counsel for Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co., LTD. is granted. Mailed notice.

53

Nov. 22, 2024

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

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Nov. 25, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant ptyboutique by Jianyin Liu

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Nov. 25, 2024

MOTION by Defendant ptyboutique to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction

56

Nov. 25, 2024

RESPONSE by Defendant Happy Action to memorandum in support of motion 34 Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Preliminary Injunction

57

Nov. 25, 2024

NOTICE by ptyboutique re MOTION by Defendant ptyboutique to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 55 of Withdrawing Motion to Dismiss [DE 55]

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Nov. 25, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Entry of an Agreed Asset Restraint Order as to Fantasy Pillow and Make Me Surprise

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Nov. 25, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 58 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/29/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Nov. 26, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Ptyboutique's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction 55 as follows: Plaintiff's response due by 12/20/2024. Defendant's reply is due by 1/3/2025. Ruling set for 1/31/2025. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Agreed motion for entry of an asset restraining order as to defendant Nos. 124 and 136 58 is granted. Enter Agreed Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant Nos. 124 And 136. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 26, 2024

AGREED ASSET RESTRAINT Order as to defendant Nos. 124 AND 136 signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/26/2024. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 26, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD by Geoffrey Behr

63

Nov. 26, 2024

RESPONSE by Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD to Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction

64

Nov. 26, 2024

DECLARATION of Tang Jing regarding Response 63 to Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction

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Exhibit B

Exhibit C

(Exhibit D)

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Nov. 26, 2024

DECLARATION of Michael Griggs regarding Response 63 to Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction

(Exhibit A)

66

Nov. 26, 2024

RESPONSE by Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD to Response 63 Corrected Response to Plaintiff's Motion for a preliminary injunction

67

Nov. 26, 2024

MOTION by Defendants Make Me Surprise, Fantasy Pillow for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED

68

Nov. 26, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Hua Chen for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 67 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/4/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Nov. 27, 2024

REPLY by Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD in Support of its Motion to Modify the TRO

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Nov. 27, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant No. 124 Fantasy Pillow and 136, Make Me Surprise's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to complaint 67 is granted 1/29/2025. Mailed notice.

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Nov. 27, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant goduckee by Patrick M Jones

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Dec. 2, 2024

MOTION by Defendants Beaustar, callie, photosfeel, Rosesouvenir for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1

73

Dec. 2, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Jacob Yiping Chen for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 72 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/6/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Dec. 2, 2024

STATUS Report by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

(Exhibit A)

75

Dec. 2, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Happy Action by David Randolph Bennett

76

Dec. 3, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Ruling on Defendant 134-Lovessales's motion to modify the temporary restraining order to modify the asset restraint 37 is reset for 12/13. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Defendant ptyboutique filed a notice withdrawing its motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 57. Accordingly, defendant ptyboutique's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 55 and the associated briefing schedule set at 60 are stricken as moot. Mailed notice. (jn,)

77

Dec. 3, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Agreed motion to extend time to answer complaint as to Defendants beaustar.com, callie.com, photosfeel.com and rosesouvenir.com 72 is granted to 2/25/2025. Mailed notice.

78

Dec. 3, 2024

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by ptyboutique

79

Dec. 3, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Champion Cosplay for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED

80

Dec. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Hua Chen for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 79 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/11/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Dec. 3, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Happy Action for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or otherwise respond (unopposed)

82

Dec. 3, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 81 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/10/2024 at 09:45 AM.

83

Dec. 4, 2024

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD

84

Dec. 4, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant No. 109 Champion Cosplay's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to complaint 79 is granted to 2/12/2025. Mailed notice.

85

Dec. 4, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Unopposed motion for a first extension of time for Defendant No. 31 Happy Action to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint 81 is granted to 1/3/2025. Mailed notice.

86

Dec. 6, 2024

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

87

Dec. 6, 2024

REPLY by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to Response 66

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

(Exhibit 6)

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Dec. 6, 2024

REPLY by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to Response 56

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Exhibit 5)

89

Dec. 10, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants buycco, ONEHEROSUITS, simcosplay by Christopher Paul Keleher

90

Dec. 10, 2024

MOTION by Defendants buycco, ONEHEROSUITS, simcosplay for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 (UNOPPOSED)

91

Dec. 10, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Christopher Paul Keleher for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 90 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/13/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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Dec. 11, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendants buyco, ONEHEROSUITS and simcosplay's first unopposed motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 90 is granted to 2/10/2025. Mailed notice.

93

Dec. 12, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. For Entry of an Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant Nos. 103, 107, 142, and 144

94

Dec. 12, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 93 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/18/2024 at 09:45 AM.

95

Dec. 12, 2024

STIPULATION regarding order on motion for miscellaneous relief, terminate hearings, terminate motion and R&R deadlines/hearings 29, order on motion for preliminary injunction, terminate hearings, terminate motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, 45 STIPULATATION REGARDING ASSET RESTRAINT FOR DEFENDANTS BEAUSTAR, CALLIE, PHOTOSFEEL, AND ROSESOUVENIR

96

Dec. 12, 2024

Notice of Recent Related Decision by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

(Exhibit 1)

97

Dec. 13, 2024

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

98

Dec. 16, 2024

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendant ptyboutique

99

Dec. 16, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction 33 is granted as to defendants Happy Action and Magic Matrix Technology Co. LTD. The preliminary injunction order already entered in this case 46 now extends to those defendants. Defendant Magic Matrix Technology Co. LTD's motion to modify the asset restraint 37 is denied. Enter Order. Agreed motion for entry of an asset restraint order as to defendant nos. 103, 107, 142, and 144 93 is granted. Enter Stipulation regarding Asset Restraint for Defendants Beaustar, Callie, Photosfeel, and Rosesouvenir. Mailed notice.

100

Dec. 16, 2024

ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/16/2024. Mailed notice.

101

Dec. 16, 2024

STIPULATION regarding asset restraint for Defendants Beaustar, Callie, Photosfeel, and Rosesouvenir signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/16/2024. Mailed notice.

102

Dec. 17, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for extension of time to file Motion to Strike (Unopposed)

103

Dec. 17, 2024

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for extension of time to file 102 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/20/2024 at 09:45 AM.

104

Dec. 18, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time to file motion to strike 102 is granted to 1/15/2025. Mailed notice.

105

Dec. 24, 2024

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

106

Dec. 27, 2024

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

107

Dec. 27, 2024

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.

108

Jan. 2, 2025

MOTION by Defendant Happy Action for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or otherwise respond (unopposed)

109

Jan. 2, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 108 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/16/2025 at 09:45 AM.

110

Jan. 3, 2025

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

111

Jan. 3, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant No. 31 Happy Action's second unopposed motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiff's complaint 108 is granted to 2/2/2025. Mailed notice.

112

Jan. 10, 2025

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

113

Jan. 14, 2025

MOTION by Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD to amend/correct answer to complaint 83

114

Jan. 14, 2025

AMENDED Answer by Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD to complaint 1

115

Jan. 14, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Geoffrey Behr for presentment of motion to amend/correct 113 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/22/2025 at 09:45 AM.

116

Jan. 15, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.for Entry of an Agreed Asset Restraint Order as to buycco, ONEHEROSUITS, and simcosplay

117

Jan. 15, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 116 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/22/2025 at 09:45 AM.

118

Jan. 21, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant unopposed motion for leave to file an amended answer for Defendant Magic Matrix (Def. 134) 113 is granted to 2/25/2025. Agreed motion for entry of an asset restraint order as to Defendant No. 106, buycco, Defendant No. 139, ONEHEROSUITS, and Defendant No. 148, simcosplay 116 is granted. Status hearing set for 3/6/2025 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendants (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 2/27/2025 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

119

Jan. 24, 2025

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

120

Jan. 31, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant JWCDirect by Jianyin Liu

121

Jan. 31, 2025

MOTION by Defendant JWCDirect for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1], summons returned executed, [32] Unopposed

122

Jan. 31, 2025

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

123

Feb. 3, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her webpage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Defendant JWCDirect's unopposed motion for extension to file a response to complaint [121] is granted to 2/18/2025. Mailed notice.

124

Feb. 5, 2025

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by JWCDirect

125

Feb. 7, 2025

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

126

Feb. 14, 2025

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

127

Feb. 18, 2025

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

128

Feb. 21, 2025

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

129

Feb. 24, 2025

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

130

Feb. 24, 2025

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 with the exception of Defendant Nos. 39, 134, and 167

Exhibit A

131

Feb. 24, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [130]

Exhibit 1

132

Feb. 24, 2025

DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[131]

Exhibit 1

133

Feb. 24, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [130] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/27/2025 at 09:45 AM.

134

Feb. 24, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to approve consent judgment as to a certain Defendant (Agreed)

Exhibit A

135

Feb. 24, 2025

(CORRECTED) NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion to approve consent judgment[134], motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [130] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/27/2025 at 09:45 AM.

136

Feb. 27, 2025

STATUS Report Joint by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

137

Feb. 27, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the defendants identified on Schedule A, with the exception of certain defendants [130] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Agreed motion for entry of a consent judgment as to a certain defendant [134] is granted. Enter Consent Judgement Order. Status hearing is reset for 4/7/2025 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendants (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 3/31/2025 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

138

Feb. 27, 2025

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/27/2025. Mailed notice.

139

Feb. 27, 2025

CONSENT JUDGEMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/27/2025. Mailed notice.

140

March 31, 2025

STATUS Report Joint by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

141

April 7, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the joint status report. As to Defendant Lovessales, the parties request a referral to magistrate judge for a settlement conference. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Kim for a settlement conference. Status hearing is reset for 5/22/2025 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendants (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 5/15/2025 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

142

April 7, 2025

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Young B. Kim for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: Settlement conference as to Defendant Lovessales. Mailed notice.

143

April 7, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Preliminary settlement discussion is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. by phone. The conference call number for the discussion is (650) 479-3207 and the passcode is 23158661611#. (Press # when prompted for an attendee number.) Plaintiff and Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD are ordered to appear for the discussion. Mailed notice

144

April 17, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Preliminary settlement discussion held. Parties are not in agreement on whether a court-supervised settlement conference would be productive at this time. In order to better assess the situation, the court will hold private and confidential settlement discussions with each side. Mailed notice

145

April 18, 2025

STIPULATION of Dismissal Pursuant to ADR Local 4-12 as to a certain defendant

146

April 21, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Confidential settlement discussion held with Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD. Mailed notice

147

April 21, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Confidential settlement discussion held with Plaintiff.Mailed notice

148

May 9, 2025

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant

149

May 13, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Plaintiff and Defendant Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD have settled this case and finalized their settlement documents. Parties are to file their motion for the entry of consent judgment with the presiding District Judge by May 16, 2025. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been concluded, the referral is closed, and the case is returned to the presiding District Judge. Mailed notice

150

May 13, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to approve consent judgment as to a certain Defendant (Agreed)

151

May 13, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion to approve consent judgment[150] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/16/2025 at 09:45 AM.

152

May 14, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The motion hearing on the motion to approve consent judgment [150] set for 5/16/2025 is stricken and reset to 5/20/2025 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice

153

May 15, 2025

STATUS Report Joint by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

154

May 19, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the joint status report. Agreed motion for entry of consent judgment as to a certain defendant [39] Magic Matrix Technology, Co. LTD (Defendant No. 134) is granted. Enter Consent Judement Order. All pending dates and motions are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

155

May 19, 2025

CONSENT JUDGEMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/19/2025. Mailed notice.

156

May 20, 2025

MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 5/19/2025 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

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