Case number 1:22-cv-03211
The United States Playing Card Company v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | 85 | NOTICE of withdrawal of bond 27 by Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. (rp, ) (Entered: 03/10/2023) (2) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 82 | ORDER: No defendant has responded to plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 63 . The motion is granted. Based on the evidence submitted in support of the temporary restraining order and the motion for entry of default and default judgment, and the admission of liability by virtue of the default, plaintiff has established that the infringement was willful, that damages should be awarded in the amount of $500,000 per defendant, and that a permanent injunction should be entered. Plaintiff has shown that the infringement of its marks causes it irreparable harm in the form of diminished goodwill and brand confidence, damage to plaintiff's reputation, loss of exclusivity, and loss of future sales; that monetary damages are inadequate to address these harms; and that the public interest would not be disserved by a permanent injunction. No defendant has appeared to argue otherwise, thus, the court also finds that the balance of the hardships favors an injunction. The ten thousand dollars ($10,000) surety bond posted by plaintiff is hereby released to plaintiff's counsel. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to plaintiff's counsel Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd., 300 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606, via certified mail. Enter Final Judgment Order. Terminate civil case. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 2/22/2023. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/22/2023) (1) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 83 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 2/22/2023. Mailed notice (rp, ) (Entered: 02/22/2023) (18) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 84 | MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (rp, ) (Entered: 02/22/2023) (30) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 81 | 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 Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/29/2022) (1) |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 80 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A 78 is granted. Plaintiff has already filed an amended Schedule A on the docket 79 . Defendants Tootye us, gentoys, Toysmall2017, and tradeonlineroyal terminated. (rao, ) (Entered: 12/27/2022) (1) |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 78 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint instanter (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 12/23/2022) (2) |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 79 | AMENDED exhibit 2 Amended Schedule A (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 12/23/2022) (3) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 74 | RESPONSE by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company to status report 73 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (3) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 75 | EXHIBIT by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company Exhibit A regarding Response 74 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (4) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 76 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Tootye us, gentoys, toysmall2017, tradeonlineroyal by Weisun Rao (Rao, Weisun) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (1) |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 77 | ORDER: The court has reviewed the recent docket entries ( 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 ). The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 72 is granted. Defendants Tootye us, gentoys, toysmall2017, and tradeonlineroyal shall file their opposition or objection to Plaintiff's motion for an entry of default and default judgment 60 by 1/9/2023. Plaintiff's response is due 1/30/2023. Defendants' reply is due by 2/13/2023. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 12/13/2022. Mailed notice. (cxr, ) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (1) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 72 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20130249. (Piao, Huaying) (Entered: 12/12/2022) (3) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 73 | STATUS Report REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE by Tootye us, gentoys, toysmall2017, tradeonlineroyal (Piao, Huaying) (Entered: 12/12/2022) (6) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | 71 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A to the complaint instanter. 69 . Plaintiff's motion 69 is granted. The amended Schedule A has already been filed on the docket. 70 . Defendant TAOYATAO is hereby dismissed. (rao, ) (Entered: 09/26/2022) (1) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 69 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint instanter (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/23/2022) (2) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | 70 | AMENDED exhibit 2 Amended Schedule A (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/23/2022) (3) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 64 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A to the complaint 57 is granted. Defendants CHoppyWAVE, HFGSJDFHG, and XIGUIKEJI are hereby dismissed. No remaining defendant has appeared or filed an objection to the motion for preliminary injunction 28 . A preliminary injunction is appropriate for the same reasons a TRO was granted, and is unopposed. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 28 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. (rao, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (1) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 65 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/15/2022: (rao, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (19) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 66 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for entry of consent judgment as defendants CenturyProsper, hubeibinyaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Springs Heart, EAST VIRTUE, New Continent, Starlight Gatherer, and YESTUNE 59 is granted. Defendants CenturyProsper, hubeibinyaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Springs Heart, EAST VIRTUE, New Continent, Starlight Gatherer, and YESTUNE are hereby dismissed with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. (rao, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (1) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 67 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to defendants CenturyProsper, hubeibinyaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Springs Heart, EAST VIRTUE, New Continent, Starlight Gatherer, and YESTUNE Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/15/2022: (rao, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (14) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 68 | ORDER: The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/15/2022. Mailed notice (cxr, ) (Entered: 09/16/2022) (1) |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 63 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Any defendant objecting to Plaintiff's motion for entry of default, and default judgment 60 must enter an appearance and file a written objection by by 9/26/2022. If no objections are filed, the court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice. (rao, ) (Entered: 09/13/2022) (1) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 59 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company to approve consent judgment as to Certain Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Main Document) (3) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 60 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for entry of default , MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for default judgment as to all defendants with the exception of certain defendants which are subject to Plaintiff's Motion to approve consent judgment 59 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Main Document) (3) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 61 | MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of motion for entry of default,, motion for default judgment, 60 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Main Document) (13) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 62 | DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 61 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Main Document) (2) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 61 | MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of motion for entry of default,, motion for default judgment, 60 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Exhibit 1) (5) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 59 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company to approve consent judgment as to Certain Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Exhibit A) (4) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 60 | MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for entry of default , MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for default judgment as to all defendants with the exception of certain defendants which are subject to Plaintiff's Motion to approve consent judgment 59 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Exhibit A) (4) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 62 | DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 61 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 09/12/2022) (Exhibit 1) (30) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 57 | motion for miscellaneous relief (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint instanter (Miller, Rachel) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 58 | amended document (3) Docket Text: AMENDED exhibit[2] Amended Schedule A (Miller, Rachel) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 55 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The status hearing set for 9/8/2022 is stricken. (rao, ) |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 56 | Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (2) Docket Text: ORDER: THIS CAUSE being before the Court on Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company's ("Plaintiff" or "USPC") and Defendant Karmas Far, Inc.'s ("Defendant") Joint Motion to Withdraw Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction and to Sever Defendant. The Temporary Restraining Order [22] as to Defendant is vacated. Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction [28] as to Defendant has been withdrawn and the corresponding briefing schedule [47] is vacated as moot. Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction [28] remains pending as to all other Defendants. See [31]. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [44] is withdrawn and the corresponding briefing schedule [45] vacated as moot. Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. is severed from this case pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 21. The Clerk is directed to open a new case and place the Complaint [1] on the docket, but list only Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. as a named Defendant. The case will be randomly assigned. Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee for the new case. Plaintiff shall file an Amended Complaint as to Defendant in the new lawsuit within twenty-one (21) daysof the new lawsuit being opened. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/8/2022. Mailed notice(cxr, ) |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 54 | motion for miscellaneous relief (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company withdraw motion for entry of preliminary injunction as to defendant Karmas Far, Inc. (joint) , MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company to sever defendant Karmas Far, Inc. (joint) (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 53 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Parties' request to reset the status hearing is granted. Status hearing set for 9/1/2022 is stricken and reset to 9/8/2022 at 9:15 a.m. Dial toll-free call-in number: 888-684-8852; followed by the conference access code: 9482028#. 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 deemed necessary by the court. (rao, ) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 49 | response to motion (9) Docket Text: RESPONSE by The United States Playing Card Company to MOTION by Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. to clarify EMERGENCY MOTION TO CLARIFY IF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND PRIOR ALLOWED DISCOVERY APPLIES TO PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION OPPONENT KARMAS FAR, INC., OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, EMERGENCY MOTION TO VACATE OR STAY[48] (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 50 | set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Telephone status hearing on defendant Karmas Far, Inc.'s emergency motion to clarify [48] is set for 8/26/2022 at 11:30 a.m. Dial toll-free call-in number: 888-684-8852; followed by the conference access code: 9482028#. 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 deemed necessary by the court. (rao, ) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 51 | reply (4) Docket Text: REPLY by Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. to motion to clarify, [48] (La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 52 | order on motion to clarify (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Telephonic status hearing held on 8/26/2022 on defendant Karmas Far's emergency motion [48]. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion [48] is granted to the extent that the asset freeze with respect to Karmas Far (specifically, Defendant No. 53, KARMAS FAR PRODUCTS, and Defendant No. 55, livebest) is reduced to $5,000. In all other respects, the motion is denied. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/1/2022 at 8:30 a.m. for the parties to present any additional information and to consider whether a further reduction in the amount of the asset freeze would be appropriate. The parties should file any supplemental briefs and evidence by noon on 8/31/2022. (rao, ) |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 47 | set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Any reply by plaintiff to defendant Karmas Far, Inc.'s opposition [46] to the motion for preliminary injunction [28] is due by 9/15/2022. (rao, ) |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 48 | motion to clarify (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. to clarify EMERGENCY MOTION TO CLARIFY IF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND PRIOR ALLOWED DISCOVERY APPLIES TO PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION OPPONENT KARMAS FAR, INC., OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, EMERGENCY MOTION TO VACATE OR STAY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ASSET FREEZE AND STAY DISCOVERY AS TO KARMAS FAR PENDING DECISION (La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 45 | set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's response to defendant Karmas Far, Inc.'s motion to dismiss [44] is due by 9/13/2022. Any reply by Karmas Far, Inc. is due by 9/27/2022. (rao, ) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 46 | Main Document (18) Docket Text: RESPONSE by Karmas Far, Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for preliminary injunction MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order[28] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C)(La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 46 | Exhibit A (4) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 46 | Exhibit B (6) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 46 | Exhibit C (1042) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 41 | motion to withdraw as attorney (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Attorney Isaku M. Begert to withdraw as attorney for The United States Playing Card Company. No party information provided (Begert, Isaku) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 42 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company by Rachel S Miller (Miller, Rachel) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 | order on motion to withdraw as attorney (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Isaku M. Begert's motion to withdraw as counsel of record on behalf of plaintiff [41] is granted. Attorney Isaku Begert terminated. (rao, ) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 44 | Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (9) Docket Text: MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. (La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 40 | order on motion for miscellaneous relief (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A to the complaint [38] is denied. The motion seeks leave to amend the Schedule A to remove defendants JIU RONG, ShellKingdom, and xs LTD. The court has already granted leave to do so. [33]. Plaintiff's motion [38] is therefore unnecessary, duplicative, and seeks relief that the court has already granted. (rao, ) |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 37 | order on motion for extension of time to file response/reply (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendant Karmas Far, Inc.'s motion to reset deadline to oppose preliminary injunction [36] is granted. Any response to plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [28] is due by 8/24/2022. (rao, ) |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 38 | motion for miscellaneous relief (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint instanter (Begert, Isaku) |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 39 | amended document (3) Docket Text: AMENDED exhibit[2] Amended Schedule A (Begert, Isaku) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 33 | add and terminate parties (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's notice of dismissal [32], which seeks to voluntarily dismiss defendants JIU RONG, ShellKingdom, and xs LTD under Rule 41(a)(1). But Rule 41(a) is not the proper vehicle for dismissing some, but not all, parties to an action. Taylor v. Brown, 787 F.3d 851, 857 (7th Cir. 2015) ("Rule 41(a) should be limited to dismissal of an entire action."). The court therefore construes plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal as a request for leave to amend the pleadings under Rule 15(a)(2) by removing defendants JIU RONG, ShellKingdom, xs LTD from the Schedule A form, see Taylor, 787 F.3d at 857-58, and the court grants plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended Schedule A form by 8/17/2022 identifying the remaining defendants. (rao, ) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 34 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. by Robert P. Greenspoon (Greenspoon, Robert) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 35 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. by Michael R. La Porte (La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 36 | Main Document (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Karmas Far, Inc. for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion for preliminary injunction,, extension of time, [28] (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Roland Tong)(La Porte, Michael) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 36 | Declaration of Roland Tong (3) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 32 | notice of voluntary dismissal (2) Docket Text: NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by The United States Playing Card Company as to certain defendants (Begert, Isaku) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 31 | order on motion for preliminary injunction (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has taken the motion for preliminary injunction [28] under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by 8/10/2022. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice. For the reasons stated in the Court's orders entering and extending the TRO, as well as in Plaintiff's earlier motion [23] to extend the TRO, the TRO is further extended to and including the date on which the Court adjudicates the motion for a preliminary injunction. See H-D Mich., LLC v. Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A., 694 F.3d 827, 843-45 (7th Cir. 2012). Because this extension exceeds the maximum duration for a TRO under FRCP 65(b), this extension "becomes in effect a preliminary injunction that is appealable, but the order remains effective." Id. at 844. (rao, ) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 28 | Main Document (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for preliminary injunction , MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Begert, Isaku) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 28 | Exhibit A (3) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 29 | Main Document (6) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of motion for preliminary injunction,, extension of time, [28] (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Isaku M. Begert, # (2) Exhibit 1)(Begert, Isaku) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 29 | Declaration of Isaku M. Begert (2) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 29 | Exhibit 1 (32) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 30 | Main Document (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by The United States Playing Card Company as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 7/25/2022, answer due 8/15/2022. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern, # (2) Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 30 | Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern (2) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 30 | Exhibit A (3) |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 25 | order on motion for extension of time (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order [23] is granted. The TRO is extended until 7/28/2022. (rao, ) |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 26 | order (2) Docket Text: EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/12/2022: (rao, ) |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 23 | extension of time (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order (Begert, Isaku) |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 24 | Main Document (2) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of extension of time[23] (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Isaku M. Begert)(Begert, Isaku) |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 24 | Declaration of Isaku M. Begert (1) |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 27 | bond (1) Docket Text: SURETY BOND in the amount of $ $10,000.00 posted by The United States Playing Card Company (Document not scanned) (cxr, ) Modified on 7/12/2022 (cxr, ). |
| Jul 7, 2022 | N/A | summons issued (0) Docket Text: SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (khg, ) |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 21 | order on motion for leave to file (2) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: For the reasons set forth in Plaintiff's motions, the supporting memoranda, and the temporary restraining order, Plaintiff's motions for electronic service of process [18], for leave to file under seal [3], and for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [13] are granted. Plaintiff's filings support proceeding (for the time being) on an ex parte basis. Specifically, were defendants to be informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, it is likely assets and websites would be redirected, thus defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping defendants' infringing conduct, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the evidence submitted by plaintiff shows a substantial likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois), the harm to plaintiff is irreparable, and an injunction is in the public interest. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it effectively communicates the pendency of this action to defendants. As other judges in this district have noted, there may be reason to question both the propriety of the joinder of all defendants in this one action and whether plaintiff genuinely intends to pursue an accounting, but at this preliminary stage, plaintiff has provided sufficient evidence of coordinated activity and the prospect of an accounting to justify the requested relief as to all defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and to implement the asset freeze. If any defendant appears and objects, the court will revisit the asset freeze and joinder. Plaintiff shall deposit with the Clerk of Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), either cash or surety bond, as security. (rao, ) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 13 | motion for temporary restraining order (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 14 | memorandum in support of motion (15) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of motion for temporary restraining order[13] (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 15 | Main Document (5) Docket Text: DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[14] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 15 | Exhibit 1 (26) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 15 | Exhibit 2 (3) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 15 | Exhibit 3 (62) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 15 | Exhibit 4 (64) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 16 | Main Document (20) Docket Text: DECLARATION of Tricia Bouras regarding memorandum in support of motion[14] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 16 | Exhibit 1 (149) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 16 | Exhibit 2 (9) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 18 | motion for miscellaneous relief (1) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Companyfor Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 19 | memorandum in support of motion (6) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by The United States Playing Card Company in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[18] (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 20 | Main Document (3) Docket Text: DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[19] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 20 | Exhibit 1 (11) |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 20 | Exhibit 2 (23) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | N/A | case assigned (0) Docket Text: CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings. Case assignment: Random assignment. (khg, ) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | N/A | clerk's notice (0) Docket Text: 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. (khg, ) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 11 | Patent/Trademark report (30) Docket Text: MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (cxr, ) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 12 | lanham notification (10) Docket Text: MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (cxr, ) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1 | Main Document (23) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed by The United States Playing Card Company; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19577290. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1 | Exhibit 1 (149) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1 | Exhibit 2 (26) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1 | Exhibit 3 (48) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1 | Exhibit 4 (55) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 3 | motion for leave to file (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 4 | civil cover sheet (1) Docket Text: CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 5 | notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 (1) Docket Text: NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by The United States Playing Card Company (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 6 | other (12) Docket Text: Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by The United States Playing Card Company (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 7 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 8 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 9 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company by Isaku Begert (Begert, Isaku) |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 10 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The United States Playing Card Company by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia) |
