Case number 1:22-cv-04973
Zinkia Entertainment v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Feb 3, 2023 | 76 | ORDER: On 1/25/2023, the court granted plaintiff's motion to sever defendants 70 to the extent that the court intended to sever the defendants that filed 69 (the "DGMTY defendants") into a separate case. 72 . But before severing these defendants, the court gave the parties an opportunity to conclude their negotiations. The court has now reviewed the parties' status reports ( 73 , 74 ), which state that settlement discussions have not concluded and that the parties do not oppose the severance of the DGMTY defendants or a referral to the magistrate judge for settlement conference. Accordingly, the court severs plaintiff's claims against the DGMTY defendants (DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, and yishu). The court requests that the Clerk of Court open a single separate lawsuit for plaintiff against all defendants in this group of defendants (the DGMTY defendants), assign a new case number to that case, and assign that case to this judge as related to this case (22-cv-04973). Once the DGMTY defendants are severed into a separate case, plaintiff will pay the filing fee, file an amended complaint in the new case (involving the DGMTY defendants only), and then the court will refer that case to the assigned magistrate judge for discovery and settlement. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 2/3/2023. Mailed notice (jh, ) (Entered: 02/06/2023) (1) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 75 | STATUS Report by DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit One, # 2 Exhibit Two)(Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (Main Document) (3) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 75 | STATUS Report by DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit One, # 2 Exhibit Two)(Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (Exhibit One) (3) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 75 | STATUS Report by DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit One, # 2 Exhibit Two)(Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (Exhibit Two) (2) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 74 | STATUS Report by Zinkia Entertainment (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/31/2023) (2) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 73 | Amended Schedule A 2 to Compalint 1 by Zinkia Entertainment (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/30/2023) (2) |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 72 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: On review of the parties' filings regarding joinder, 69 , 70 , the court grants in part and denies in part plaintiff's motion 70 . The motion 70 is granted to the extent that it requests to withdraw the summary judgment motion 57 (which the court already struck as premature, 64 ). The motion 70 is granted to the extent that the court intends to sever the defendants that filed 69 (the "DGMTY defendants") into a separate case and request that the Clerk of Court assign that case to this court as related to this case (22-cv-04973). Once the DGMTY defendants are severed into a separate case, plaintiff will pay the filing fee, file an amended complaint in the new case (involving the DGMTY defendants only), and then the court will refer that case to the assigned magistrate judge for discovery and settlement. In all other respects, the motion is denied. Given the DGMTY defendants' representation that the parties remain engaged in settlement negotiations, and that the severance of the case will require some time and administrative / logistical steps, for efficiency, the court will give the parties an opportunity to conclude those negotiations before the court actually initiates the severance. The parties should file a status report by noon CT one week from today (2/1/2023) on the status of settlement discussions. If settlement discussions have not concluded, and the parties do not request more time, the court will proceed with the severance and the steps above, including the referral of the new case for discovery and settlement. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/25/2023) (2) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 69 | MEMORANDUM by DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu ON JOINDER IN RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER (D.E. 65) (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (4) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 70 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment to sever Defendants and withdraw Motion 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (Main Document) (3) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 71 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's notice of dismissal 67 , which seeks to voluntarily dismiss defendant huyssrun 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 defendant huyssrun 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 1/30/2023 identifying the remaining defendants. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (1) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 70 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment to sever Defendants and withdraw Motion 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/24/2023) (Exhibit 1) (10) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 67 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to Defendant no. 8 huyssrun (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (2) |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 68 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: as to defendants YZHTSJ and Huyssrun: The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 3/29/2023 updating the court on the status of settlement unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed before then. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/23/2023) (1) |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 66 | NOTICE by YZHTSJ, huyssrun of Settlement, Joint (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 01/20/2023) (2) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 63 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Certain defendants filed a notice of compliance 62 in response to plaintiff's motion for compliance with L.R. 83.15. In light of the notice of compliance, the motion to require compliance 55 is denied as moot. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (1) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 64 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Regarding the motion for summary judgment against Ding 57 : Plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment 57 against Ding, one of the 38 defendants in this case. However, the court previously set a joint status report deadline for 1/31/2023 requiring plaintiff and all answering defendants (including Ding) to confer and file a joint status report proposing next steps in the case. Instead, plaintiff proceeded to file a summary judgment motion before any schedule had been set. The summary judgment motion 57 is struck as premature. If plaintiff proposes filing for summary judgment, plaintiff may propose that in the 1/31/2023 status report, after conferring with Defendant Ding and including a proposed briefing schedule in the joint status report. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (1) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 65 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Regarding joinder: By 4:00 p.m. on 1/24/2023, plaintiff and each set of appearing defendants should file simultaneous briefs (limited to 5 pages, excluding caption and signature block) addressing whether joinder of all defendants in a single case remains appropriate. The complaint alleged that "The Defendant Internet Stores share unique identifiers, such as design elements and similarities of the unauthorized products offered for sale, establishing a logical relationship between them and suggesting that Defendants' illegal operations arise out of the same transaction, occurrence, or series of transactions or occurrences." Complaint, 1 , paragraph 8. However, plaintiff has now filed a motion for summary judgment against one of 38 defendants, 57 , raising the possibility that this case could effectively become multiple cases litigated by separate defendants on separate tracks, all under a single case number, creating inefficiency and confusion on the docket. In light of that possibility, the parties' briefs should address whether, under Fed. R. Civ. P. 20 and 21 (and any other relevant authority), one or more defendant(s) or set(s) of defendants should be severed into a separate case, in which plaintiff would pay the filing fee and then the case would proceed. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/17/2023) (1) |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 61 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Ding, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi by Michael Thomas Stanley (Stanley, Michael) (Entered: 01/16/2023) (2) |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 62 | Notice of Compliance by DGMTY, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 01/16/2023) (2) |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 60 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ChengDuXinChenRongHuiMaoYiYouXianGongSi, DGMTY, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu by Michael Thomas Stanley (Stanley, Michael) (Entered: 01/15/2023) (2) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 57 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment for summary judgment , A Statutory Damages Award, And A Permanent Injunction (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (2) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 58 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for summary judgment 57 , A Statutory Damages Award, And A Permanent Injunction (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (20) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 59 | RULE 56 RULE 56.1(a) Statement by Zinkia Entertainment regarding motion for summary judgment 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (Main Document) (10) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 59 | RULE 56 RULE 56.1(a) Statement by Zinkia Entertainment regarding motion for summary judgment 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (Exhibit 1) (11) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 59 | RULE 56 RULE 56.1(a) Statement by Zinkia Entertainment regarding motion for summary judgment 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (Exhibit 2) (20) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 59 | RULE 56 RULE 56.1(a) Statement by Zinkia Entertainment regarding motion for summary judgment 57 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/13/2023) (Exhibit 3) (7) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 56 | RESPONSE by Defendants DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu to other 55 (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 01/10/2023) (5) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 54 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff and all answering defendants should confer and file by 1/31/2023 a joint status report proposing next steps in the case. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/06/2023) (1) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 55 | Motion by Zinkia Entertainment Motion to Require Compliance with Local Rule 83.15 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/06/2023) (Main Document) (3) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | 55 | Motion by Zinkia Entertainment Motion to Require Compliance with Local Rule 83.15 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 01/06/2023) (Exhibit 1) (2) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 52 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' fourth motion for extension of time 51 is granted. YZHTSJ and huyssrun shall file an answer by 1/24/2023. (rao, ) (Entered: 01/04/2023) (1) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 53 | ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu(Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 01/04/2023) (28) |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 51 | MOTION by Defendants YZHTSJ, huyssrun for extension of time (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 01/03/2023) (2) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 50 | 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 13, 2022 | 49 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' unopposed motion for an extension of time 48 is granted. YZHTSJ and huyssrun shall file an answer by 1/2/2023. (rao, ) (Entered: 12/13/2022) (1) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 48 | MOTION by Defendants YZHTSJ, huyssrun for extension of time UNOPPOSED (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 12/12/2022) (2) |
| Dec 9, 2022 | 47 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion to withdraw its motion for entry of default and default judgment 46 is granted. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 23 is withdrawn. (rao, ) (Entered: 12/09/2022) (1) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | 46 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment to withdraw motion for default judgment 23 (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 12/08/2022) (2) |
| Dec 6, 2022 | 45 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' motion for an extension of time to file an answer 44 is granted. Defendants DGMTY, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, and yishu should file an answer by 1/4/2023. (rao, ) (Entered: 12/06/2022) (1) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 43 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ChengDuXinChenRongHuiMaoYiYouXianGongSi, DGMTY, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu by Lydia Pittaway (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 12/05/2022) (2) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 44 | MOTION by Defendants DGMTY, Fuyu, Lucakuins, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., Soothfeel, Store shopping, XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, Xingqing, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, minggong, shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, xuhua, yishu for extension of time (Unopposed) (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 12/05/2022) (2) |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 42 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' unopposed motions for extension of time to file an answer 40 , 41 are granted. Defendants YZHTSJ, huyssrun, Ding, HPQ, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, and tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi shall file an answer by 12/12/2022. (rao, ) (Entered: 11/22/2022) (1) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 40 | MOTION by Defendants YZHTSJ, huyssrun for extension of time UNOPPOSED (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (2) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 41 | MOTION by Defendants Ding, HPQ, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi for extension of time to file answer (Unopposed) (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 11/21/2022) (2) |
| Nov 18, 2022 | 38 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 23 is taken under advisement. By 12/8/2022, Plaintiff is directed to file a supplemental brief of no more than 10 pages addressing whether default judgment against some but not all defendants is appropriate under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b) and the principles articulated in Frow v. De La Vega, 82 U.S. 552 (1872). See Arwa Chiropractic, P.C. v. Med-Care Diabetic and Medical Supplies, Inc., 961 F.3d 942, 950-52 (7th Cir. 2020); VLM Food Trading Int'l, Inc. v. Illinois Trading Co., 811 F.3d 247, 256 n.6 (7th Cir. 2016); Marshall & Ilsley Trust Co. v. Pate, 819 F.2d 806, 811-12 (7th Cir. 1987); In re Uranium Antitrust Litig., 617 F.2d 1248, 1257-58 (7th Cir. 1980); Krakow Bus. Park v. Locke Lord, LLP, 135 F. Supp. 3d 770, 783 (N.D. Ill. 2015), aff'd sub nom. Domanus v. Locke Lord LLP, 847 F.3d 469 (7th Cir. 2017). Any other party who wishes to file a brief on this point is free to do so by the same deadline. Plaintiff is directed to serve this order on Defendants and file a certificate of service on the docket. (rao, ) (Entered: 11/18/2022) (1) |
| Nov 18, 2022 | 39 | CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment regarding order on motion for default judgment,,,,, text entry,,,, 38 (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 11/18/2022) (1) |
| Nov 13, 2022 | 37 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 11/13/2022) (2) |
| Nov 7, 2022 | 35 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 11/07/2022) (1) |
| Nov 7, 2022 | 36 | First Amended Schedule A by Zinkia Entertainment (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 11/07/2022) (2) |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 34 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' unopposed motion for an extension of time to file an answer 32 is granted. Defendants Ding, HPQ, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, and tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi shall file an answer by 11/21/2022. (rao, ) (Entered: 10/28/2022) (1) |
| Oct 26, 2022 | 32 | MOTION by Defendants Ding, HPQ, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi for extension of time to file answer (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 10/26/2022) (2) |
| Oct 26, 2022 | 33 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Ding, HPQ, Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi by Lydia Pittaway (Pittaway, Lydia) (Entered: 10/26/2022) (1) |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 31 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: 1. As to defendants Huyssrun and YZHTSJ: Defendants Huyssrun and YZHTSJ's unopposed motion for extension of time to answer Plaintiff's complaint 29 is granted. Defendants' answer is due 11/21/2022. As to Defendants Huyssrun and YZHTSJ, Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 23 is denied. 2. As to all other defendants: Any defendant objecting to Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 23 must enter an appearance and file a written objection by 11/4/2022. If no objections are filed, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice. (rao, ) (Entered: 10/25/2022) (1) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 30 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/24/2022) (2) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | N/A | NEW PARTIES: BULL TECH, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, ChengDuXinChenRongHuiMaoYiYouXianGongSi, DGMTY, Ding, Fuyu, HPQ, JOLIXIEYE, Lucakuins, minggong, MOOSUNGEEK, Qingtian Yingying Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Risewill, Shanghai Leiyuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dali Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Linglangxi Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Rongxiner Network Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weitian Industrial Co., Ltd., shenzhenshiqinglisongdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshishangpinyuandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiyishengyangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, sigeshangmao, Soothfeel, Store shopping, SXQLFZP, TELISOE, tianjinhefengwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, tianjinshidongfangsugouwangluokejiyouxiangongsi and WAOAW added to case caption. (Bu, Yi) (Entered: 10/24/2022) (0) |
| Oct 24, 2022 | N/A | NEW PARTIES: XiaMen Shi AiDeMan XinXiKeJi YouXian GongSi, xiantaoshinigaokejiyouxiangongsi, Xingqing, xuhua, yishu, Younghome and Zardwill added to case caption. (Bu, Yi) (Entered: 10/24/2022) (0) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 23 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment for default judgment as to The Defendants Identified In The First Amended Schedule A (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (2) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 24 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for default judgment 23 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (Main Document) (16) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 25 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: No defendant has appeared or filed an objection to the motion for preliminary injunction 22 . A preliminary injunction is appropriate for the same reasons a TRO was granted, and is unopposed. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 19 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. (rao, ) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (1) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 26 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/21/2022: (rao, ) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (8) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 27 | ORDER: The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/21/2022. Mailed notice (jh, ) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (1) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 28 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants huyssrun, YZHTSJ by Adam Edward Urbanczyk (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (1) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 29 | MOTION by Defendants YZHTSJ, huyssrun for extension of time UNOPPOSED (Urbanczyk, Adam) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (2) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 24 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for default judgment 23 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (Exhibit 1) (5) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 24 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for default judgment 23 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (Exhibit 2) (11) |
| Oct 21, 2022 | 24 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for default judgment 23 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 10/21/2022) (Declaration of Keith A. Vogt) (2) |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 22 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has taken the motion for preliminary injunction 19 under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by 10/11/2022. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice. For the reasons stated in the Court's order entering TRO 17 , the TRO is 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, ) (Entered: 09/30/2022) (1) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 19 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment for preliminary injunction (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (2) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 20 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for preliminary injunction 19 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Keith Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (Main Document) (6) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 21 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by Zinkia Entertainment as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/29/2022, answer due 10/20/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (Main Document) (2) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 20 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for preliminary injunction 19 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Keith Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (Declaration of Keith A. Vogt) (1) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 20 | MEMORANDUM by Zinkia Entertainment in support of motion for preliminary injunction 19 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Keith Vogt)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (Exhibit 1, Declaration of Keith Vogt) (15) |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 21 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by Zinkia Entertainment as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/29/2022, answer due 10/20/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/29/2022) (Declaration of Service) (2) |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 18 | SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Zinkia Entertainment. (Document not Scanned) (jh, ) (Entered: 09/28/2022) (1) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 16 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file excess pages 9 is granted. For the reasons set forth in the motion 10 , supporting memorandum 11 , and the temporary restraining order, plaintiff's ex parte motion for electronic service of process, for a temporary restraining order, and expedited discovery 10 is 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. For the same reason, plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 8 is also granted. 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, ) (Entered: 09/22/2022) (2) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 17 | TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/22/2022: (rao, ) Modified on 10/24/2022 (jh, ). (Entered: 09/22/2022) (8) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | N/A | SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (ak, ) (Entered: 09/22/2022) (0) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 14 | MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (Attachments: # 1 Trademarks)(aee, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (Main Document) (1) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 15 | MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. (aee, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (10) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 14 | MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (Attachments: # 1 Trademarks)(aee, ) (Entered: 09/15/2022) (Trademarks) (27) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Main Document) (25) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 2 | SCHEDULE A to Complaint 1 by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment. (Vogt, Keith) Modified on 10/24/2022 (jh, ). (Entered: 09/14/2022) (2) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 3 | CIVIL Cover Sheet (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 4 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment by Keith A. Vogt (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 5 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment by Yanling Jiang (Jiang, Yanling) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 6 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment by Yi Bu (Bu, Yi) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 7 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment by Adam Grodman (Grodman, Adam) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | N/A | CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (mbh, ) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (0) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | N/A | 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. (mbh, ) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (0) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 8 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment for leave to file under seal (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (2) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 9 | MOTION by Plaintiff Zinkia Entertainment for leave to file excess pages (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (2) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Main Document) (30) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 12 | EXHIBIT 3 to the Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela regarding memorandum in support of motion, 11 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3-1)(Vogt, Keith) Modified on 10/24/2022 (jh, ). (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Main Document) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 13 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Zinkia Entertainment (Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Declaration of Keith A. Vogt) (4) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration) (30) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela) (8) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration) (11) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 11 | MEMORANDUM In support of 10 Exparte motion (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keith A. Vogt, # 2 Exhibit 1-4, of Keith A. Vogt's declaration, # 3 Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela, # 4 Exhibit 1, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration, # 5 Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 2, of Alberto Delgado Gavela's declaration) (20) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 1) (11) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 2) (16) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 3) (28) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 4) (3) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT filed by Zinkia Entertainment ; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19837626. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Vogt, Keith) (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 5) (20) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 12 | EXHIBIT 3 to the Declaration of Alberto Delgado Gavela regarding memorandum in support of motion, 11 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3-1)(Vogt, Keith) Modified on 10/24/2022 (jh, ). (Entered: 09/14/2022) (Exhibit 3-1) (30) |
