2022-cv-06885

2022-cv-06885 Emoji Company GmbH v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A Hereto

Date :12/8/2022
BrandEMOJI 表情
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmHSP

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Date

Document

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Dec. 8, 2022

COMPLAINT filed by Emoji Company GmbH; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20118967.

(Exhibit 1)

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Dec. 8, 2022

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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Dec. 8, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Michael A. Hierl

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Dec. 8, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by William Benjamin Kalbac

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Dec. 8, 2022

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Robert Payton Mcmurray

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Dec. 8, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Sealed Schedule A

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Dec. 8, 2022

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Emoji Company GmbH

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. 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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Dec. 8, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation

10

Dec. 8, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Transfer of the Defendant Domain Names, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication

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Dec. 8, 2022

MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10

Declaration Santiago Declaration

Exhibit 1

Declaration Reiter Declaration

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Reiter Declaration

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Dec. 8, 2022

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Emoji Company GmbH

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Dec. 8, 2022

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/13/2022 at 09:30 AM.

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Dec. 9, 2022

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

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Dec. 9, 2022

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

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Dec. 13, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion to exceed page limitation 9 is granted. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6 is granted. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary transfer of the Defendant domain names, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 10 is granted. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/22/22 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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Dec. 13, 2022

SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/13/2022. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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Dec. 19, 2022

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

25

Dec. 20, 2022

CIVIL BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Emoji Company GmbH. (Document not scanned).

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Dec. 22, 2022

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 1/10/23 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order [24] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 1/10/23. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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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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Jan. 5, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

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Jan. 5, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 28

30

Jan. 5, 2023

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 28

31

Jan. 5, 2023

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 28 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/10/2023 at 09:30 AM.

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Jan. 5, 2023

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A hereto

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Jan. 6, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Emoji Company GmbH as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A hereto on 1/5/2023, answer due 1/26/2023.

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Jan. 10, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 2/23/23 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 28 is granted. Enter preliminary injunction order. The Clerk is directed to unseal all previously sealed documents. Plaintiff is ordered to add all Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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Jan. 10, 2023

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/10/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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Jan. 11, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NEW PARTIES: Guangzhou Jimu Network Technology, Xi an Linjia Aimei Trading, Meng Yafen, WeiZhiXuan, All the way forward, Da-D, LIshimin, Your choice is correct, Auyaya, xiangyangxianghongmaoyiyouxiangongsi, bigmar-23, chama_stores, comxi910, dambelingo, dinal_ks, has5878, indewelag0, lihongf8, manejayas-47, oneshopstop123, shasah41, shashini_emart, shenzhenshixinyue0, shopping_diaries, thachand0, travelers_77, wxh2004, Shen Jinxian Mao Yiyouxian Company, Shenzhen Bluelans Networks Techology, Suzhou Yaoming Lighting Technology, Taianlongaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Zhongyun International Logistics, BIGGBRANDS_AC, chenmei147258, cunbaise136 136.com, dwel02, e mei Technology Ltd., ert2, lishaoho2ng, liveforevee, mabxdf, Marianne Eyman, miss meet store, Nature House 66, OubofanfBy and rhfoowaloqz added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Seeyouagain1 1, TSQ Global, wangxingyongl, wrn1, wwpdsmmr, xianhuofuqiu, zouzhiyong24068, ONTOP, 5TheWay - Unique Case, 5TheWay Sticker, Adam Sheivare, Alonsode Store, Anglai-US, AOTPI, aukghj, ayijiang, BFHIAGX, BOODAU, BOSOBOSO5 Store, CDzyzh, Chenchenzhu, CHENGCOMPANY, CHENXZ, chisongzi, cloudsweet, cxy77123, Dabaicai, datangbaihuodian, Dhksanchoz Stotre, dian4dian00, ECOBAMB, Edasitor760 store, Emdh, erxianqiao, FavourNO1 Store, fengyuangu, Find sun, Floranasa SHOP, Funny way, GTI CO., LIMITED, Guangzhou Zhuoyang Trading Co., Ltd, Guangzhoulehuoshangmaoshanghangqi, Guookie, gzfddzsw, HA VI, HAUTUM888 SHOP, Hoang tan, HOANG THI QUYNH DUONG, honxinwei, huangXi, Icybanana, jingkaiquchaoxiashangmaohang, JinHeHuanBaoKeJiYouXianGongSi05, john yy and kaihuachangchidianzishangwushanghang added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Kazisitj Store, KDPATFAV US, Kekeso, kemameng7, KitBeads, KKSAMMALL, LEQAUYTE Store, lfkwjlfiasjfjkaf, lgort, lingcunshangmao, Linxoxo Store, LOTALATO239 Shop, Luchike-US, LUHUKUTU store, Luming trade, LUU HUY HAO VN9XVIP, Lylis123 Store, MAN CHI, Mega Pet, Michael Philp Store, Minh Phuc store, MITMINT, MYSWEETHEART, Namolck Store, NGATORITA Store, ngodaihianma.shoptmsxs, NGOPUG48 Store, NICONAD, OMFshion, PATUNAHU SHOP, Pearhize store, Pin Cun Shang Mao, pipipipipipipi, prospect shop, Puzzlechallenge, PVATBL_Store, Qiluotuo, QuYangXianCaiHui (7-21 Days to Arrive), Riley05 STORE, RJBBHSH, Savier Albadis, Septrainbow, Sey Mtany, shandongdihaomaoyiyouxiangongsi, shandongyananzhuangjigongchengyouxiangongsi, shengyanyan, SHIYANJINGXIAO-US, Sincerely Kane, Skhda, skyfengcn, Sstung, STON MARIA, store cup, superPIG, Sweet KeDing, TABUIGERA SHOP, Tahiteha shop, TATITITA999 store, Tavanazaca Store, Ten Tree, Thanh Ca KOI, Thaozaotao SHOP, TOANSTOREME, TongTong store, TroWom, Tyrafry, VITHUONGSTORE12, VIVALDO and Wall Art Factory added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Wanababe11 Store, WCRAZYE, WeiLi Min, WEWAYSMILE Jewelry Storefront, Wonrado, Xiangchengshimandifuzhuangdian, XIANGGANGNUOZHEYANJINGYOUXIANGONGSI, XIAOLIAN GAO, xiaonuomi, xingrongyuan, yaoxiuwang, yi wu shi xiao wu dian zi shang wu shang hang, YICHENSJ, yiwushiweikedianzishangwushanghang, yiwushizhanyanhuazhuangpinyouxiangongsi, youdepot, yuanhaosen, zhaijianyongC, zhangqiaosh, ZhangQiXun, Zhouzhiruo Industrial Co., LtdD, Zzphuong, baibao QIQI, BAMOER, BellaFun, changlihomestrore001, cmyhello, Debra, DG Happy, Hollywood888, LED Lighting factory, leisen, Mr., Personalized Printed, Secret Hut, SKsweatshirt, TopDress2019, tuhairu, Wang Xiao Ke, wethink, bengbukaikaidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Changbokeji Co.Ltd, chaolei Co. ltd, chengdulijingyaxiumaoyiyouxiangongsi, chenzhousuxianqushihaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, GHCD Co.Ltd, Haikou Shengji Culture Media Co., Ltd, HeFeiJingMaiDianZiShangWuYouXianGongSi, JiangHeng, JuIShareE, qingdaoxinhuimeimaoyiyouxiangongsi, Sail again shop, Sarkoyar, shanghailirandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, shanghaiyinyuandianzikejiyouxiangongsi, SHEN ZHEN SHI LIN NAO SHI PIN YOU XIAN GONG SI, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, shenzhenshilinuozhenshipinyouxiangongsi, shenzhenshiqingmanfushi Co.Ltd, Stapiowal, wenyingqipei Co.ltd, wunikou, YI DEF, ZhongShanShiYiXinDianQiYouXianGongSi, Dongguan Huayi Culture Media Co., Ltd., Huashen Trading, Guangzhou Feisi Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Guangxi Nanning Zhuantingyi Trading Co., Ltd., Agitation Network Section, Caoxian Wanshitong Wood Industry Co., Ltd. and Love Taotao added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

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Jan. 17, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 107, 151, 155

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Jan. 18, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 170

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Jan. 19, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 190

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Jan. 20, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 219

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Jan. 25, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 18, 66,83,144

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Jan. 31, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 149

43

Feb. 6, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

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Feb. 8, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 85, 181, 189

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Feb. 13, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 20,77,103,119

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Feb. 14, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 222

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Feb. 15, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 139

48

Feb. 17, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou by Lydia Pittaway

49

Feb. 17, 2023

MOTION by Defendants Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou for extension of time to Respond to Complaint (Unopposed)

50

Feb. 20, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

51

Feb. 21, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 167

52

Feb. 22, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendants Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou and Sail again shop's motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint 49 is granted to 3/2/23. Motion hearing date of 2/23/23 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing date of 2/23/23 is stricken and reset to 3/9/23 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

53

Feb. 22, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment

54

Feb. 22, 2023

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 53 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/28/2023 at 09:30 AM.

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Feb. 24, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment

56

Feb. 24, 2023

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 55 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/28/2023 at 09:30 AM.

57

Feb. 28, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 67,172,233

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Feb. 28, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff and two defendants, defendant No. 225 "HeFeiJingMaiDianZiShangWuYouXianGongSi" and defendant No. 227 "JulShareE" ("Defendants"), request that the Court approve and enter the consent judgments agreed to respectively by them. A telephonic motion hearing was held on 2/28/2023. Before signing a consent judgment, the Court must satisfy itself that the judgment is reasonable. Donovan v. Robbins, 752 F.2d 1170, 1177 (7th Cir. 1985). Here, Defendants were accused of infringing upon plaintiff's trademarks, and the consent judgments prohibit such behavior in the future and order Defendants to each pay a reasonable amount in damages. Finding the judgments reasonable, and for the reasons stated on the record, the Court approves the request and will enter the proposed consent judgments. Plaintiff's agreed motions for entry of consent judgment 53 55 are granted. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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Feb. 28, 2023

CONSENT Judgment. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/28/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

60

Feb. 28, 2023

CONSENT Judgment. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/28/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

61

March 1, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 106, 236

62

March 2, 2023

MOTION by Defendants Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou for extension of time to respond to Complaint (unopposed)

63

March 3, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 93

64

March 7, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 130,143

65

March 9, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 3/30/23 at 9:30 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendants' motion for extension of time to respond to the complaint 62 is granted to 3/16/23. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

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March 16, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou by Larry Ford Banister, II

67

March 16, 2023

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by wunikou, Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi against Emoji Company GmbH. by wunikou, Sail again shop, Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi

68

March 22, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 231, 232

69

March 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Robert P. McMurray Declaration of Service

70

March 23, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A

71

March 23, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment 70

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

72

March 23, 2023

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 70

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

73

March 28, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 32

74

March 30, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. The parties' rule 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be served by 4/14/23. All fact discovery shall be noticed in time to be completed by 8/11/23. The deadline for joinder of parties and amendment of pleadings is 5/12/23. Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in amended schedule A [70] is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. This case is referred to the magistrate judge for discovery supervision with the authority to set and extend deadlines, and a settlement conference. The Court will follow developments before the magistrate judge and take up the case when the referral is closed. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

75

March 30, 2023

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/30/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

76

March 31, 2023

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Heather K. McShain for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision; settlement conference. Notice mailed by Judge's staff.

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April 3, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge McShain for discovery supervision and a settlement conference 76. The Court has reviewed the discovery schedule entered by Judge Alonso 74. An initial joint status report is due on 05/19/2023 to update the Court on: (a) the progress of discovery; (b) a statement indicating whether expert discovery and/or discovery of electronically stored information is anticipated; (c) a description of settlement discussions, if any; and (d) any other issues the parties wish to raise with the Court. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) if they would like the Court's assistance with settlement. Mailed notice.

78

April 4, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

79

April 6, 2023

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Answer to Defendant's Counterclaim

80

April 13, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

81

May 9, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

82

May 19, 2023

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Emoji Company GmbH Presented before Magistrate Judge

83

May 22, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 82 which reports parties have not engaged in written discovery because they are in settlement discussions. Plaintiff has not determined whether expert discovery is anticipated. Parties request until 05/26/2023 to exchange Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures. In light of the parties' ongoing settlement discussions, the request is granted. Parties shall have until 05/26/2023 to exchange Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures. Further joint status report due 06/19/2023 to update the Court on the same items as in the instant status report. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) should they be interested in discussing settlement. Mailed notice.

84

May 23, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

85

June 20, 2023

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Emoji Company GmbH Presented before Magistrate Judge

86

June 21, 2023

STATUS Report Amended Status Report by Emoji Company GmbH Presented before Magistrate Judge

87

June 22, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 85 and plaintiff's amended status report 86 which reports parties exchanged Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures. Plaintiff anticipates ESI. Parties request until 07/28/2023 to issue written discovery and until 09/15/2023 to respond to written discovery. On settlement, plaintiff reached an agreement with three defendants. In light of the parties' diligence in pursuing discovery and settlement negotiations, the Court finds good cause to extend the fact discovery deadline 74 and grant parties' request. Parties shall have until 07/28/2023 to issue written discovery and until 09/15/2023 to respond to written discovery. The fact discovery deadline is extended until 10/11/2023. A joint status report is due on 07/31/2023 to update the Court on: (a) the progress of discovery; (b) settlement discussions, if any; and (c) any other issues the parties wish to raise with the Court. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) if they would like the Court's assistance with settlement. Mailed notice.

88

June 22, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Shenzhenshi Yiyuantai Dianzishangwu Youxian Gongsi, wunikou by Michael Thomas Stanley

89

June 22, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

90

July 20, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

91

July 31, 2023

STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Dismissal Without Prejudice as to Defendant Nos. 234 "SHENZHENSHI YIYUANTAI DIANZISHANGW YOUXIAN GONGSI" and 239 "WUNIKOU"

92

July 31, 2023

STATUS Report by Emoji Company GmbH Presented before Magistrate Judge

93

Aug. 1, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report 92 which reports that the defendants who issued Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures, Defendant Nos. 229, 234, and 239, have not issued written discovery because the parties have reached a settlement agreement. Plaintiff filed an accompanying Satisfaction of Judgment and a Satisfaction of Dismissal as to these defendants. 84 89 91. To the extent that any defendants remain in the case by 09/01/2023, a joint status report is due to update the Court on the same topics as the instant status report. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) if they would like the Court's assistance with settlement. Mailed notice.

94

Aug. 2, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A stipulation to dismiss has been filed. All pending claims and counterclaims are dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

95

Aug. 3, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: The District Court having terminated this case 94, all outstanding deadlines 93 are stricken, and the referral in this case is hereby closed. Mailed notice.

96

Aug. 15, 2023

SATISFACTION of Judgment

97

Nov. 28, 2023

MAILED Closing Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

(Closing Minute Entry dated 8/2/2023)

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July 18, 2024

SATISFACTION of Judgment

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