2024-cv-11797

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Audiowear Technology Corporation; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22734971.

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation Modified on 2/26/2025.

Exhibit 1, Part 1

(Exhibit 1, Part 2)

Exhibit 2 by Audiowear Technology Corporation to Complaint for Patent Infringement

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Exhibit 5)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (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.)

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation to seal, MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation to seal document sealed document 2

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Audiowear Technology Corporation

NOTICE by Audiowear Technology Corporation of Claims Involving Patent

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order 8

DECLARATION of Matthew R. Grothouse regarding memorandum in support of motion 9, motion for temporary restraining order 8

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

DECLARATION of Julia Tsao

(Exhibit 1)

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 12

MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (jn,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 5, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 8, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 12 are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 12/4/2024 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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 12/4/2024. As discussed on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 5, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 8, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 12 are entered and continued. Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint and supplemental filing as discussed on the record by 12/6/2024. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/20/2024 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

AMENDED complaint by Audiowear Technology Corporation against Partnerships, Corporations, and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1 (filed under seal)

Exhibit 2 (filed under seal)

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Exhibit 5)

EXHIBIT 1 by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation Modified on 2/26/2025.

(Exhibit 2)

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation - Identifying Partnerships, Corporations, Persons, and Unincorporated Associations Modified on 2/26/2025.

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order 20

DECLARATION of Julia Tsao regarding motion for temporary restraining order 20

DECLARATION of Matthew R. Grothouse regarding motion for temporary restraining order 20

MEMORANDUM order on motion to seal, order on motion to seal document, order on motion for temporary restraining order, order on motion for miscellaneous relief, motion hearing, set deadlines/hearings, 16 by Audiowear Technology Corporation

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing set for 12/20/2024 is stricken and reset for 1/16/2025 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 (aw,)

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 12/20/2024: Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing set for 1/16/2025 is stricken and reset for 1/16/2025 at 9:30 AM. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). 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 1/16/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 5, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 20, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 12 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 8 is terminated as moot. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A 2, 19, and (2) Sealed Exhibit 1 18. 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 1/16/2025 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 1/30/2025 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

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 1/16/2025. Mailed notice Modified on 2/26/2025.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/30/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's oral motion for extension of the temporary restraining order is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order through 2/21/2025 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). Any motion for a preliminary injunction must be filed by 2/19/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/21/2025 at 12:15 PM. 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

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Partnerships, Corporations, and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule A

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Certain Defendants

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Partnerships, Corporations, and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule A on 2/18/2025, answer due 3/11/2025.

(Declaration of Shirley Hsu Attesting to Service of Summons)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Certain Defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 36

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 2/21/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 36 is entered and continued. Plaintiff is directed to provide all Defendants with actual notice of its preliminary injunction motion and the scheduled preliminary injunction hearing. Any Defendant wishing to file a written response to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction shall do so by 2/28/2025. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A 2, 19, (2) Sealed Exhibit 1 18, and (3) the sealed temporary restraining order 29. 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_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. In Court status and motion hearing set for 3/4/2025 at 11:00 AM in courtroom 2141. Lead counsel is expected to appear in-person. Any other Defendants may attend the hearing telephonically by dialing (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. The Temporary Restraining Order entered 1/16/2025 29 shall remain in effect pending resolution of the preliminary injunction motion. Any party seeking relief from the Temporary Restraining Order in advance of the preliminary injunction hearing may file an emergency motion for said relief and should contact the Courtroom Deputy for an expedited hearing. Mailed notice

NOTICE by Audiowear Technology Corporation re memorandum in support of motion 37, MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for preliminary injunction 36

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Certain Defendants

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Audiowear Technology Corporation

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: In Court status and motion hearing held on 3/4/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 36 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. Plaintiff's anticipated motion for default and default judgment shall include a spreadsheet that identifies up-to-date information on the amounts that are being restrained for each of the remaining defendants. Plaintiff is granted leave to file the spreadsheet under seal. Telephonic status hearing set for 3/26/2025 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 3/4/2025. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to a Certain Defendant

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to a Certain Defendant

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for default judgment as to Certain Defendants

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of motion for default judgment 48

DECLARATION of Matthew R. Lighthouse regarding memorandum in support of motion 49

(Exhibit 1)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default 48 will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 3/26/2025 at 10:00 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

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm by Tao Liu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm by Ruoting Men

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 3/26/2025. As stated on the record, Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint is extended to 4/18/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/24/2025 at 9:00 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

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm by Jie Li

ANSWER to amended complaint, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm against Audiowear Technology Corporation. by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm

Exhibit Primary Reference

(Exhibit Secondary Reference)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Audiowear Technology Corporation as to Certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing set for 4/24/2025 is stricken and reset for 4/24/2025 at 9:30 AM. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). 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: At the emailed request of Defendant's counsel, telephonic status hearing set for 4/24/2025 is stricken and reset for 4/24/2025 at 11:00 AM. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). 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 4/24/2025. As discussed on the record, Plaintiff shall answer or otherwise respond to Defendants' counterclaim 56 by 5/9/2025. By 5/16/2025, the parties shall meet and confer and file a status report with an agreed upon discovery schedule consistent with the local patent rules. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/29/2025 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

STATUS Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Pursuant to LRP 1.2 by Audiowear Technology Corporation

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Counter Defendant Audiowear Technology Corporation

MEMORANDUM by Audiowear Technology Corporation in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim 62

RESPONSE by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm in Opposition to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Counter Defendant Audiowear Technology Corporation 62

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/29/2025. As stated on the record, Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant Audiowear shall file a reply in support of their motion to dismiss by 6/2/2025. The Court adopts the parties' proposed case schedule 61. Plaintiff's initial infringement contentions shall be served by 6/13/2025. Defendant's non-infringement, invalidity and unenforceability contentions shall be served by 6/27/2025. Plaintiff's initial response to non-infringement and invalidity contentions shall be made by 7/11/2025. Final list of patent claims per LPR 3.1(a)(1) are due by 10/24/2025. Final infringement contentions and final unenforceability and invalidity contentions per LPR 3.1(a)(2), (b) shall be made by 11/7/2025. Final non-infringement contentions per LPR 3.2 shall be made by 12/5/2025. Final date for supplementations under Rule 26(e) shall be made by 4/1/2026. Written discovery shall be completed by 11/1/2025. All fact discovery shall be completed by 2/2/2026. Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm shall file their anticipated motion to vacate the preliminary injunction by 6/6/2025. Plaintiff shall file a response by 6/27/2025. Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm shall file a reply by 7/11/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/20/2025 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

REPLY by Audiowear Technology Corporation to response in opposition to motion 64

MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to vacate order on motion for preliminary injunction, in court hearing, set/reset hearings, 44

Exhibit Plaintiff's Patent

Exhibit Reasons for Allowance

Exhibit Prior Art (Primary)

Exhibit Prior Art

Exhibit Prior Art

Exhibit Prior Art

Exhibit Prior Art

Declaration Decl. of Li

(Declaration Decl. of Napurano)

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to vacate, 67

RESPONSE by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm in Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to vacate, 67 68

Exhibit A.NDIL Order

(Exhibit B.SDNY Order)

REPLY by Audiowear Technology Corporation to response in opposition to motion, 69

RESPONSE by Audiowear Technology Corporationin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to vacate order on motion for preliminary injunction, in court hearing, set/reset hearings, 44 67

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Exhibit 5)

NOTICE by Audiowear Technology Corporation re MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to vacate, 67 68

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The Court acknowledges Plaintiff's notice of withdrawal of motion for extension of time 72. In light of the notice, Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file a response to the motion to vacate the order on motion for preliminary injunction 68 is voluntarily withdrawn. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/20/2025 at 10:00 AM remains firm. Mailed notice

REPLY by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to response in opposition to motion, 71

MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm, Counter Claimant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm for hearing re MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to vacate order on motion for preliminary injunction, in court hearing, set/reset hearings, 44 67 Request for evidentiary hearing on motion to vacate preliminary injunction

NOTICE by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm re MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm, Counter Claimant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm for hearing re MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to vacate order on motion for preliminary injunction,[75] Notice of Errata

Errata

RESPONSE by Audiowear Technology Corporationin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm, Counter Claimant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm for hearing re MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to vacate order on motion for preliminary injunction,[75]

REPLY by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm to response in opposition to motion, [77]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephone conference held on 8/20/2025. All parties were present on the call. Parties met and conferred in respect to producing discovery, to which Plaintiff claims Defendant Lifebee is still deficient with tendering some supplemental materials and intends to file a motion to compel soon. The Court heard arguments on Defendants motion to vacate the preliminary injunction [67]. Issues of asset restraints affecting Schedule A client's funds were raised, to which the Court proposes on the issue of relief, increasing the bond or limiting the freeze. The Court takes under advisement the briefings for the motion to vacate the preliminary injunction [67] and the motion to dismiss the counterclaim [75]. The Court is considering sending the parties to Magistrate Judge Appenteng for discovery supervision upon receipt of any discovery motions the parties submit. Parties are to submit a joint status report by 8/27/2025 regarding their discussions of the possible modification to the preliminary injunction, and if parties cannot reach an agreement, then the report should include positions on whether the bond should be increased to reflect current information. The Court sets a telephonic hearing for 10/1/2025 at 10:00 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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 Audiowear Technology Corporation to compel discovery

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

Exhibit 7

Exhibit 8

Exhibit 9

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: This case is referred to the magistrate judge for discovery supervision, including pending motion [80], with the magistrate judge having authority to adjust discovery deadlines, if necessary. Mailed notice

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: This case has been referred for discovery supervision, including plaintiff's motion to compel [80], and with the authority to adjust discovery deadlines [81]. The Court has reviewed the District Judge's scheduling order, which sets a written discovery deadline of 11/1/2025, and the District Judge's referral order [79]. The Court has also reviewed plaintiff's motion to compel defendant Shenzen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm [80], which indicates the parties have not met and conferred since defendant supplemented its responses on 8/14/2025. Plaintiff's motion to compel [80] is denied without prejudice. By 9/9/2025, the parties shall meet and confer about defendant's supplemental responses to plaintiff's requests and file a joint status report outlining any remaining disputes in chart form. Each row shall contain the disputed request (or description thereof), plaintiff's position (including how each request is relevant to a claim or defense in this case), and defendant's position. The parties' positions shall be set forth in a brief, concise manner, no more than three to five sentences per request. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report JOINT by Audiowear Technology Corporation Presented before District Judge

STATUS Report by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: The Court has reviewed the parties' 9/9/2025 joint status report [85], which identifies outstanding disputes over plaintiff's discovery requests. Plaintiff did not include its position on relevance, as requested in [83]. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/23/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall be prepared to discuss the discovery disputes in [85] and the status of all outstanding discovery. The call-in number for the hearing is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 2306 793 6027. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to the 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.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: Status hearing held 9/23/2025 concerning the discovery disputes raised in [85]. For the reasons stated on the record during the hearing, by 10/7/2025 the parties shall meet and confer further about defendant's right to request and obtain documents responsive to RFP Nos. 4, 8, and 51. As to RFP No. 6, by 10/7/2025, defendant shall conduct a reasonable search for any documents or communications about design, manufacturing, and shipping, and defendant shall either supplement production or file a sworn certification describing the search conducted and the search results. By 9/30/2025, defendant shall provide plaintiff with the samples responsive to RFP No. 38. Turning to plaintiff's interrogatories, the parties indicated Interrogatory No. 5 has been resolved. With respect to Interrogatory No. 4, as the Court explained on the record during the hearing, the request is overbroad but also, defendant's response is deficient. By 10/7/2025, the parties shall meet and confer about narrowing the request and supplementing the response accordingly. The parties shall file a joint status report by 10/7/2025 indicating whether any disputes remain after their meet and confer efforts. Telephonic status hearing set for 10/9/2025 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss any outstanding disputes. The call-in number for the hearing is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 2306 793 6027. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to the 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.

NOTICE by Audiowear Technology Corporation re status report[84]

MOTION by Plaintiff Audiowear Technology Corporation for rule to show cause Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephone conference held on 10/1/2025. Plaintiff fails to appear. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court will issue a written ruling on the motion to vacate the preliminary injunction in due course. A telephonic status hearing is set for 12/4/2025 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. 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. (jn,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's motion for rule to show cause 89. The parties shall be prepared to discuss the motion at the 10/9/2025 status hearing. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm, Counter Claimant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm for protective order Presented before Magistrate Judge

MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm for extension of time UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE JOINT STATUS REPORT AND CONTINUE THE OCTOBER 9, 2025 STATUS HEARING Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: The motion for entry of agreed protective order [91] is granted for the reasons stated therein. Enter Agreed Confidentiality Order. Mailed notice.

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng on 10/6/2025. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: Defendant's unopposed motion to extend time [92], is granted for the reasons therein. The 10/7/2025 joint status report deadline is stricken and reset to 10/16/2025. The 10/9/2025 telephonic status hearing is stricken and reset for 10/21/2025 at 9:30 a.m. The call-in number for the hearing is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 2306 793 6027. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to the 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.

STATUS Report by Shenzhen Longgang Lemaimai Trading Firm Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng: The Court has reviewed the parties' 10/16/2025 joint status report [97]. The parties describe some progress made on their disputes, but they do not articulate whether they have resolved any disputes, and to the extent disputes remain, the parties do not indicate their positions. Moreover, the parties do not include any progress that has occurred since October 3, 2025, and it appears questions for each other remain. See [97] at 2-3. Accordingly, the 10/21/2025 hearing is stricken and will be reset at a later date, if necessary. By 10/24/2025, the parties shall meet and confer again and then file a joint status report setting forth (1) what disputes remain and their positions as to each remaining dispute; (2) whether plaintiff's rule to show cause has been resolved; (3) what discovery remains. Mailed notice.