2025-cv-13353

COMPLAINT filed by ShinStar LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24285696.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ShinStar LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by ShinStar LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Madeline Halgren

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. 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 Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging infringement by 89 defendants. This case follows a pattern common to "Schedule A" cases where plaintiffs allege that defendants employ similar methods and "work in active concert" to infringe plaintiffs' intellectual property. But experience has shown that not all defendants named in a Schedule A case work together. More importantly, experience has shown that joinder under Fed. R. Civ. P. 19 and 20 is rarely appropriate in Schedule A cases. Accordingly, the Court raises the propriety of joinder and requires the plaintiff to file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder at least 7 days before the filing of the motion for temporary restraining order. Alternatively, by the same date, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint and amended Schedule A reducing the number of defendants. However, if Plaintiff names multiple defendants, Plaintiff must show that joinder of those defendants is proper. The Court directs Plaintiff to this Court's standing order in Schedule A cases regarding joinder on the Court's website. Mailed notice.

AMENDED complaint by ShinStar LLC against pcoauss and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by ShinStar LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to the notice of withdrawal [14], plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4] is withdrawn. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for discovery Expedited

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

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[17], motion for discovery[16] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 11/18/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Because it does not appear that Plaintiff has shown it has jurisdiction and no evidence is shown that the infringing product was shipped and delivered in Illinois, the Court denies Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [16] and motion for electronic service of process [17] without prejudice. Presentment set for 11/18/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for discovery Expedited (Renewed)

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

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[23]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[24]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[22], motion for miscellaneous relief[23] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 11/18/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The Court grants plaintiff's renewed motion for expedited discovery [22] and renewed motion for electronic service of process [23] because plaintiff has reduced the number of defendants to only one; provided proof of Illinois shipment and delivery; and plausibly states a claim for trademark infringement based on the complaint. Enter Order. No appearance necessary on 11/18/2025. Mailed notice.

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 11/12/2025. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) pcoauss by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant pcoauss (qrtr,)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ShinStar LLC as to pcoauss on 11/21/2025, answer due 12/12/2025.

Declaration of Madeline B. Halgren

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