2022-cv-05563

2022-cv-05563 ABC Corporation v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Date :10/11/2022
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmTME

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Oct. 11, 2022

COMPLAINT (Redacted) filed by ABC Corporation; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19929156.

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

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Oct. 11, 2022

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Exhibit 1 regarding complaint 1

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Oct. 11, 2022

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Schedule A regarding complaint 1

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Oct. 11, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Complaint

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

(Schedule A)

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Oct. 11, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Notification of Affiliates

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Oct. 11, 2022

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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Oct. 11, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff ABC Corporation for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal and Temporarily Proceed Under a Pseudonym

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Oct. 11, 2022

MEMORANDUM by ABC Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 7

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Exhibit 4)

9

Oct. 11, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ABC Corporation by Martin Francis Trainor

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Oct. 11, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ABC Corporation by Sameeul Haque

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Gary Feinerman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (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.)

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Oct. 13, 2022

SEALED MOTION by Plaintiff ABC Corporation for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

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Oct. 13, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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Oct. 13, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Declaration of Paul Varley

(Exhibit 1)

14

Oct. 13, 2022

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ABC Corporation Exhibit 2 regarding sealed document 13

Exhibit 2-1

Exhibit 2-2

Exhibit 2-3

Exhibit 2-4

Exhibit 2-5

Exhibit 2-6

Exhibit 2-7

Exhibit 2-8

Exhibit 2-9

Exhibit 2-10

Exhibit 2-11

Exhibit 2-12

(Exhibit 2-13)

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Oct. 13, 2022

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

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Oct. 13, 2022

MEMORANDUM by ABC Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 15

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

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Oct. 17, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motions 7, 11 and 15 are entered and continued to 10/24/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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.

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Oct. 24, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion hearing held. Status hearing set for 11/7/2022 at 9:00 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal and temporarily proceed under a pseudonym 7, Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 11 and Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process 15 are granted. Enter sealed TRO. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 11/7/2022 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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.

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Oct. 24, 2022

SEALED TRO Signed by the Honorable Gary Feinerman on 10/24/2022.Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Nov. 1, 2022

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by ABC Corporation. (Document not scanned)

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Nov. 2, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff ABC Corporation to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

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Nov. 2, 2022

MEMORANDUM by ABC Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 21

(Declaration of Martin F. Trainor)

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Nov. 3, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to extend TRO 21 is granted. The TRO 19 is extended to 11/21/2022 at Noon CT. The status hearing set for 11/7/2022 18 is stricken and re-set for 11/21/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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.

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Nov. 16, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ABC Corporation as to certain Defendants

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Nov. 16, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ABC Corporation as to certain Defendants

NEW PARTIES: Sega of America, Inc. added to case caption. Terminating ABC Corporation (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Nov. 16, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sega of America, Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor

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Nov. 16, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sega of America, Inc. by Sameeul Haque

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Nov. 16, 2022

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sega of America, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A on 11/16/2022, answer due 12/7/2022.

Declaration of Sameeul Haque

(Exhibit A)

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Nov. 16, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff Sega of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction

(Exhibit A)

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Nov. 16, 2022

MEMORANDUM by Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 29

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

(Exhibit 1)

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Nov. 17, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant LONGFUXIANG by Jiyuan Zhang

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Nov. 18, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for preliminary injunction 29 is entered and continued tor 11/21/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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.

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Nov. 18, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Nov. 20, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Joybuy by David M. Airan

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Nov. 20, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Joybuy by Nicole E. Kopinski

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Nov. 20, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Joybuy by Wallace Hua Feng

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Nov. 21, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff CSUOFAT Store by Zhen Pan for Defendant CSUOFAT Store

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Nov. 21, 2022

MOTION by Defendant CSUOFAT STORE for extension of time to respond to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction

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Nov. 21, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Costume store, Ella Case by Jiyuan Zhang

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Nov. 21, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant CSUOFAT STORE by Javier Dario Coronado (Dario Coronado, Javier)

41

Nov. 21, 2022

MOTION by Defendant Joybuy to stay Agreed Motion to Stay Defendant Joybuy's Deadline to Answer, Move, or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint

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Nov. 21, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Status hearing held. Motion hearing held and continued to 1/12/2023 at 9:00 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time 38 is denied as moot. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 29 is entered and continued as to Defendants Longfuxiang, Csuofat Store, Custume store, Ella case, and Joybuy and is granted as to all other Defendants. Enter preliminary injunction order as to Certain Defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's oral motion to extend TRO as to Joybuy is denied. Defendants Longfuxiang, Csuofat Store, Custume store, Ella case, and Joybuy shall respond to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 29 by 12/19/2022; Plaintiff shall reply by 1/3/2023. Agreed motion to stay Defendant Joybuy's deadline to answer, or respond to the complaint 41 is granted. The deadline for Defendant Joybuy Marketplace to file a responsive pleading is continued generally. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 1/12/2023 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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.

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Nov. 21, 2022

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order Signed by the Honorable Gary Feinerman on 11/21/2022.Mailed notice.

42

Nov. 23, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Nov. 28, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant

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Dec. 2, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

47

Dec. 7, 2022

MOTION by Defendant CSUOFAT STORE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1

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Dec. 9, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Dec. 12, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time to answer 47 is granted. The deadline for Defendant CSUOFAT Store (No. 57) to file a responsive pleading is extended to 1/6/2023. Mailed notice.

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Dec. 13, 2022

MOTION by Defendant Joybuy for extension of time Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time

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Dec. 15, 2022

MOTION by Defendant CSUOFAT STORE for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion for preliminary injunction 29

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Dec. 16, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Dec. 16, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motions for extension of time 50 and 51 are granted. The deadline for Defendants Joybuy and CSUOFAT Store to respond to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 29 is extended to 2/2/2023.Mailed notice.

54

Dec. 19, 2022

MOTION by Defendants Costume store, Ella Case for extension of time to oppose P's Motion for PI [Dkt 29]

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Dec. 21, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time 54 is granted. The deadline for Defendants Costume Store and Ella Case to respond to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 29 is extended to 1/19/2023. Mailed notice.

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Dec. 23, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Dec. 28, 2022

ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Honorable Gary S. Feinerman will resign his Commission as a United States District Judge effective December 31, 2022. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED That the civil cases on the attached list are to be reassigned to the other judges of this Court as indicated, pursuant to Local Rule 40.1(f). IT IS ALSO ORDERED That any civil case that was assigned to the Honorable Gary S. Feinerman and may require further judicial action in the future, shall be reassigned by lot to a judge of this Court. Case reassigned to the Honorable Sara L. Ellis for all further proceedings. Honorable Gary Feinerman no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 12/28/2022.

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Dec. 29, 2022

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.

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Dec. 30, 2022

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc.

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Jan. 1, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone Conference set for 1/12/2023 at 1:30 PM. This case has been re-assigned to the calendar of Judge Sara L. Ellis. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is (866) 434-5269 and the access code is 8087837. Counsel of record will receive an email with instructions to join the call. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting 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

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Jan. 5, 2023

MOTION by Defendant CSUOFAT STORE for extension of time, MOTION by Defendant CSUOFAT STORE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]

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Jan. 6, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

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Jan. 11, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference set for 1/12/23 at 1:30 p.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting 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

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Jan. 12, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 1/12/2023. Defendant Csuofat Store's unopposed motion for extension of time [61] is granted. Response deadline is 2/2/2023. Plaintiff to file motion for default judgment and noticed for presentment for 2/9/2023. Telephone Conference set for 2/9/2023 at 1:30 PM. If stipulation to dismiss is filed prior to status date, no appearance is required. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting 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

65

Jan. 27, 2023

MOTION by Defendant Joybuy for extension of time Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time

66

Jan. 27, 2023

NOTICE of Motion by Wallace Hua Feng for presentment of extension of time[65] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/1/2023 at 09:30 AM.

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Jan. 29, 2023

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 1/12/23 before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis. Order Number: 45062. Court Reporter Contact Information: Patrick Mullen, (312) 435-5565, patrick_mullen@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 2/20/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/1/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/1/2023.

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Jan. 31, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Defendant's motion for extension of time [65]. Defendant Joybuy Marketplace's response to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is due by 3/6/2023. Mailed notice

69

Feb. 3, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to certain Defendants

70

Feb. 6, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant

71

Feb. 6, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiff Sega of America, Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sega of America, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants with the Exception of Defendant Joybuy

Exhibit A

72

Feb. 6, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [71]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

73

Feb. 6, 2023

DECLARATION of Sameeul Haque regarding memorandum in support of motion[72]

Exhibit 1

74

Feb. 6, 2023

NOTICE of Motion by Sameeul Haque for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [71] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/9/2023 at 01:30 PM.

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Feb. 9, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 2/9/2023. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A, with the exception of Defendant Joybuy [71] is granted. Joybuy's response to motion for preliminary injunction [29] is due by 3/6/2023. Telephone Conference set for 3/1/2023 at 9:30 AM. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting 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

76

Feb. 13, 2023

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/13/2023:Mailed notice

77

Feb. 17, 2023

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to certain Defendants

78

March 1, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis:Telephone conference held on 3/1/2023. Defendant Joybuy Marketplace's response to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is due by 3/30/2023. Telephone Conference set for 3/30/2023 at 1:30 PM. If the parties file a stipulation of dismissal prior to the next status date no appearance is necessary. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting 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

79

March 24, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant

80

March 30, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant

81

March 30, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis:Telephone conference held on 3/30/2023. Pursuant to stipulation of dismissal [80], this case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

82

March 31, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sega of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant

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