Case number 1:20-cv-01075
Republic Technologies (NA), LLC et al v. Tobacco & Cigarettes Discount Inc. et al > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | 21 | Patent/Trademark report (30) Docket Text: MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of the order dated 9/14/2020[19] to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (sxb, ) |
| Sep 14, 2020 | 20 | entered judgment (2) Docket Text: ENTERED JUDGMENT. Mailed notice. (sxb, ) |
| Sep 14, 2020 | 19 | order on motion for default judgment (1) Docket Text: ORDER: No defendant has responded to plaintiffs' motion for default judgment [16]. The motion is granted. Based on the evidence submitted in support of plaintiffs' motion and the admission of liability by virtue of the default, plaintiffs have established that the infringement was willful and a total judgment award of $30,546.20 is appropriate. "In counterfeit trademark cases, the balance in setting statutory damages is providing some measure of compensation and deterrence, without crossing the line into overdeterrence." Republic Technologies (NA) LLC v. Smoke Shop for You XX, Inc., No. 19-cv-08462, Dkt. 26 (N.D. Ill. 2020); see also RooR International BV et al v. Smoker's Zone et al., No. 19-cv-05014, Dkt. 48 (N.D. Ill. 2020); Roor International BV et al v. Lakeview Smoke & Vape Inc. et al, No. 19-cv-06489, Dkt. 34 (N.D. Ill. 2020). "Relevant considerations include the nature and price of the product; the volume of sales (or an estimate depending on the size of the offending retail operation); any safety and health risks of the counterfeit goods; and the strength of the mark." Republic Technologies, No. 19-cv-08462, Dkt. 26. Here, the tobacco pipe bought by the investigator was $54.99. Moreover, the defendant is in the business of operating smoke shops, where familiarity with plaintiffs' brand should be known. Additionally, as other courts have concluded, "there actually is some health concern with counterfeit products that are designed to convey vapors into the body." Republic Technologies, No. 19-cv-08462, Dkt. 26; see also RooR International BV, No. 19-cv-05014, Dkt. 48; Roor International BV, No. 19-cv-06489, Dkt. 34. Accordingly, the Court awards $30,000.00 in statutory damages. In addition, $546.20 is awarded for costs (the filing fee and service expense). The total judgment amount is thus $30,546.20. Enter Final Judgment Order. Terminate civil case. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/14/2020. Mailed notice. (sxb, ) |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 18 | set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold:Plaintiffs shall serve defendants with this notice. Any objection to plaintiffs' motion for default judgment[16] must be filed by 9/10/2020. If no objections are filed, the court will consider the motion unopposed. (rao, ) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 17 | memorandum in support of motion (15) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. in support of motion for default judgment[16] (Langone, Christopher) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit F (3) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit E (2) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit D (2) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit C (6) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit B (5) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Exhibit A (1) |
| Sep 1, 2020 | 16 | Main Document (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. for default judgment as to (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F)(Langone, Christopher) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 15 | order on motion for extension of time (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiffs' motion for extension of time to file motion for default judgment and prove up materials [14] is granted. Plaintiffs are given until 9/1/2020 to file the motion for default judgment. (rao, ) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 14 | extension of time (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. for extension of time to file motion for default judgment (Langone, Christopher) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 13 | text entry (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold:Default was entered against defendants on June 15, 2020. No motion for default judgment has been filed. Any motion for default judgment is due by August 25, 2020. Plaintiffs may request an extension of this deadline if needed. Plaintiffs' failure to file a motion for default judgment or request an extension of time by August 25, 2020 will result in dismissal of this case for want of prosecution on the understanding that plaintiffs have abandoned their claims. (rao, ) |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 12 | order (8) Docket Text: ORDER Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020: Mailed notice. (Clerk8, Docket) |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 11 | order on motion for entry of default (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold:Plaintiffs' motion for entry of default [10] is granted. Pursuant to Rule 55(a), default is entered against defendants Tobacco & Cigarettes Discount Inc. and Abdel Jubeh. The court will set a schedule on any future motion once that motion is filed. (rao, ) |
| Jun 12, 2020 | 9 | summons returned executed (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. as to Tobacco & Cigarettes Discount Inc. on 4/22/2020, answer due 5/13/2020. (Langone, Christopher) |
| Jun 12, 2020 | 10 | motion for entry of default (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. for entry of default and to set schedule for prove up (Langone, Christopher) |
| Jun 12, 2020 | 8 | summons returned executed (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. as to Abdel Jubeh on 4/5/2020, answer due 4/27/2020. (Langone, Christopher) |
| May 26, 2020 | 7 | order (8) Docket Text: ORDER ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020: Mailed notice. (docket9, ) |
| May 15, 2020 | 6 | status report (1) Docket Text: STATUS Report by Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc. (Langone, Christopher) |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 5 | order (11) Docket Text: ORDER Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020: Mailed notice. (docket8, ) |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 4 | order (10) Docket Text: ORDER Seconded Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020: Mailed notice. (docket1, ) |
| Mar 30, 2020 | N/A | summons issued (0) Docket Text: SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Abdel Jubeh, Tobacco & Cigarettes Discount Inc. (tg, ) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 3 | order (5) Docket Text: ORDER Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 16, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Amended General Order. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/16/2020: Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 2 | Trademarks (29) |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 2 | Main Document (1) Docket Text: MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (Attachments: # (1) Trademarks) (aee, ) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet (1) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit Exhibit E (4) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit Exhibit D (23) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit Exhibit C (26) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit Exhibit B (6) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit Exhibit A (6) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | Main Document (19) Docket Text: COMPLAINT for Injunctive Relief and Damages filed by Republic Technologies (NA), LLC, Sream, Inc.; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-16725335. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit Exhibit E, # (6) Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Langone, Christopher) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | N/A | case assigned (0) Docket Text: CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (jg, ) |
