2023-cv-02317

2023-cv-02317 Emoji Company GmbH v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A Hereto

Date :4/13/2023
BrandEMOJI 表情
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmHSP

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Date

Document

1

April 13, 2023

COMPLAINT filed by Emoji Company GmbH; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20536369.

(Exhibit 1)

2

April 13, 2023

CIVIL Cover Sheet

3

April 13, 2023

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

4

April 13, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by William Benjamin Kalbac

5

April 13, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Robert Payton Mcmurray

6

April 13, 2023

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

7

April 13, 2023

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Sealed Schedule A

8

April 13, 2023

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. 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.)

9

April 13, 2023

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

10

April 13, 2023

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

11

April 13, 2023

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)

12

April 13, 2023

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

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April 13, 2023

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

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April 13, 2023

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

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April 13, 2023

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

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April 13, 2023

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

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April 13, 2023

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

18

April 13, 2023

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Reiter Declaration

19

April 13, 2023

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Emoji Company GmbH

20

April 14, 2023

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (jk2,)

21

April 14, 2023

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (jk2,)

22

April 17, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6, motion to exceed page limitation 9, and 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 are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 4/20/2023 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

23

April 20, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 4/20/2023. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6, motion to exceed page limitation 9, and 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 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A to the complaint 7 and (2) Exhibit 2 Parts 1-7 of Reiter Declaration 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:15 a.m. on 4/20/2023 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/4/2023 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

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April 20, 2023

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/20/2023.

25

April 26, 2023

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Emoji Company GmbH (jk2,)

26

May 1, 2023

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20589788.

27

May 1, 2023

MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. for hearing re SEALED Order[24] to convert the hearing to a motion hearing, MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. for temporary restraining order to dissolve the temporary restraining order

Declaration Ding Decl.

Declaration Zhu Decl.

Memo of Law

28

May 2, 2023

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

29

May 2, 2023

MEMORANDUM of Law by Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. in Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order 28 (Docket Text modified by Clerk's Office). Modified on 5/3/2023 (jk2,).

30

May 4, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Due to the Court's trial schedule, telephonic status and motion hearing set for 5/4/2023 is stricken and reset for 5/5/2023 at 1:15 PM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

31

May 5, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 5/5/2023. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's ex-parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 28 is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order through 5/18/2023 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd.'s motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order 27 is taken under advisement. Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd.'s motion to dissolve by 5/10/2023. Motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 26 is granted. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/17/2023 at 10:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

32

May 10, 2023

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order [Dkt. No. 28] and Response to Defendant's Motion to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order [Dkt. No. 29]

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

(Exhibit E)

33

May 11, 2023

REPLY by Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. to Response, 32, MOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. for hearing re SEALED Order 24 to convert the hearing to a motion hearingMOTION by Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. for temporary restraining order to dissolve the temporary restraining order 27

Declaration SZ

Exhibit A

(Exhibit B)

34

May 15, 2023

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

35

May 15, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 34

36

May 15, 2023

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 34

37

May 16, 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 5/15/2023, answer due 6/5/2023.

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May 17, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/17/2023. Plaintiff and Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. have informed the Court that they have reached a settlement in principle but require additional time to finalize the settlement. Accordingly, the Court extends the temporary restraining order as to Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd., only, through 5/25/2023 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd.'s motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order [27] is terminated as moot in light of the parties' settlement in principle. As stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [34] is granted as to all the defendants with the exception of Defendant Shenzhen Yi You Life Technology Co., Ltd. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A to the complaint [7], (2) Exhibit 2, Parts 1-7 of Reiter Declaration [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], and [18], and (3) the sealed temporary restraining order [24]. Plaintiff's counsel 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 https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/19/2023 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

42

May 17, 2023

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 5/17/2023. Mailed notice

NEW PARTIES: lucky shop 7, songshugu, Cyctgffor, VanShow, Zwenze22, Jialai Department Store, Hongqi District, Xinxiang City, chengdufumingxin, jiujiangfuningmaoyi, afrandai, artclefor, daeebcfa, dinosaurag, dmx-szjyuan, dongren, e kade store, futuresok, hantune, hk_5009, huguaedd, ikeria, latiaogirl, mingfanghuamao, mu2ff7in, qiaonanzhe, quanenqu, rajapakshapathirrajap-0, reeleat, serenanay, shehanresha0, shenshenlu and shunheheqiao added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

38

May 22, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 66

39

May 23, 2023

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

40

May 24, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 69, 117

NEW PARTIES: sujiangbazu, thenaying, thuthou, twoact, wannantobe, winvery, 7 star stationery, Aaryatraders, Adaira Store, Again TUUMO St, ahongdfsdsfd, AiraJoyas, AiSBR, Aisszhao, ANSAN SHOP, Apsra Arts, arimepi, Barbeirs36, BestBeaded, Bipo Shop, bmHONGKONG MEILIDA TRADE LIMITED, BOKEXIN, Bokraca20 Store, Bubble fish Official flagship store, BUI LE HONG NHUNG, CaperCH, Cherry trade, claudiass10, Cloud deals, dabenci, DASHIKOU-US, DBLX STORE, dewen-poster, DLTAY, e4ulife, Esilente86, Eveaspire, FAMOORE-SHOP, FEBRUARY PND, Global Expoter, GOODBOB, Guangzhou Mingdao Consulting Co Ltd, hoangthai123457, HUAYOTO, HueMaster, HYUIYYEAA, JIAJIAXIAN, JianHengDianZi, Jmdbwsm, KINGSTONE88, linxiaohuiuvcsrr, Little Princess 97, lixinxianruifushangmaoyouxiangongsi, M Groceries, Magneto Wolf, minhhieu12, MINHKHUE666, MSTFBT Store and muyushiye added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: my secret base, NATStoreNTA, NaughtyPuppy Direct, naxuandianzi413, Nelyee, Ouioytk, Pingge, pingjichufang, PinkCartStore, PSQURMART, PTJOO, purple paradise, QcPPTSt, SEFERMURAT TOZ, Shenzhen Taiyi Intelligent RD Technology Co Ltd, shifakou, Shop congminhbim67, shopblend, ShuoDun Shop, Sibi Impex, Stussy XIX_Store, syhymx, tengfeijjhdsn, Terfod, ULIGHT LLC, Vuvuzelas273, Wempumse, Wisdomlife, WLHLFL and wuqinqinderihuadian added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Xiaodanhuang, xiaojuzhi, Xinhuihuang, YA LAN US, yankaixuan123, Yeeficent, YIHUAN Official Store, yuanpingshiyizhanmengdianzishangwujingyingbu, yulinshimingtaoshangwfuwuyouxiangongsi, YUMU-UK, yunxiaoxianxuanmingbaihuodian, zbdedianpu, Guangzhou Moqiao Trading Co., Ltd., Tangyin Huxiaojiangyue Trading Co., Ltd., Hubei Qiangqiang Xinxuan Trading Co., Ltd., Apllee, Baywin Technology, Electrician Guy, FKELYI, Flower and wealth Co.ltd, HAOYUDECANG, Indoorella, LEAOU Co. Ltd, Muba shop, Pfeiffer Ted Trading Co. LTD, S allyzt Co.ltd, The World Mall Store, VIRAJGEMSNJEWEL, wavelet e-commerce, Xihenaier, XSD Home store and YANSHOP added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

43

June 1, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 48, 73, 101

44

June 5, 2023

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

45

June 9, 2023

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

46

June 12, 2023

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

47

June 14, 2023

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

48

June 22, 2023

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

49

July 5, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 95

50

July 6, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 114

51

July 13, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 3, 6

52

July 18, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 100

53

July 19, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 7/19/2023. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of consent judgment [47] is granted. Enter Consent Judgment. By 7/28/2023, Plaintiff shall file a status report regarding the preliminary injunction order that includes a chart listing the defendants that remain in the case, as well as the amount of funds that are being restrained for each defendant. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/30/2023 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

54

July 20, 2023

CONSENT JUDGMENT. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/20/2023. Mailed notice

55

July 28, 2023

STATUS Report by Emoji Company GmbH

56

July 28, 2023

STATUS Report Revised Status Report by Emoji Company GmbH

57

July 31, 2023

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

58

Aug. 22, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Electrician Guy by Baruch S. Gottesman

59

Aug. 22, 2023

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20958111.

60

Aug. 23, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 44, 82

61

Aug. 24, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Motion to appear pro hac vice 59 is granted. Mailed notice

62

Aug. 29, 2023

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

63

Aug. 30, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 8/30/2023. Counsel for Defendant Electrician Guy, No. 138, appeared on the call. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Electrician Guy is given until 9/13/2023 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of consent judgment 62 is granted. Enter Consent Judgment as to Defendant YANSHOP, No. 153. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/20/2023 at 9:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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 Mailed notice

64

Aug. 30, 2023

CONSENT JUDGMENT. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 8/30/2023. Mailed notice

65

Sept. 3, 2023

MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy for order Pursuant to Rule 5(c)(1) that Service of Pleadings by Defendant on Plaintiff constitutes Notice of the Pleadings on All Parties and Related Relief

(Text of Proposed Order)

66

Sept. 3, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Electrician Guy in support of motion for order, 65

67

Sept. 3, 2023

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Electrician Guy pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy to quash purported Return of Service (ECF 37), MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2)(3)(4) and (5)

(Text of Proposed Order)

68

Sept. 3, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Electrician Guy in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, motion to quash, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction, 67

69

Sept. 3, 2023

AFFIDAVIT by Defendant Electrician Guy in Support of MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Electrician Guy pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy to quash purported Return of Service (ECF 37) MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2)(3)(4) and (5) 67

Exhibit A - Docket in Purple Innovation v. Chuang Fan Handicraft, et al., 2:22-cv-00620 (D.Utah)

Exhibit B - Screenshots from chinafirewalltest.com

Exhibit C - Order in Mwami v. U.S., et al., 1:99-cv-125 (D.D.C.)

Exhibit D - Order in Langford v. Jurez Cartel, et al., 1:20-cv-132 (D.N.D.)

Exhibit E - Proof of Service in Purple Innovation v. Chuang Fan Handicraft, et al., 2:22-cv-00620 (D.Utah)

(Exhibit F - Brief of Amici Curiae in Palace Skateboards Grp. v. Aimeey, et al., 1:21-cv-05860 (S.D.N.Y.))

70

Sept. 7, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 76

71

Sept. 20, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 9/20/2023. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Electrician Guy's motion pursuant to Rule 5(c)(1) for order that service of pleading on Plaintiff constitutes notice of the pleading on all parties and related relief 65 is granted. Enter Order. The Court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Electrician Guy's motion to dismiss the complaint, to quash service (ECF 37); and for other relief 67. Plaintiff shall file a response by 10/18/2023. Defendant Electrician Guy shall file a reply by 11/1/2023. Telephonic status hearing set for 11/8/2023 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice

72

Oct. 6, 2023

DECLARATION of William B. Kalbac Declaration of Service

73

Oct. 6, 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

(Exhibit A)

74

Oct. 6, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment, 73

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

75

Oct. 6, 2023

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 73

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

76

Oct. 10, 2023

MOTION by Defendant Electrician Guy for leave to file (if Leave is Required) Amicus Curiae Brief for Consideration on the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment

Declaration Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Leave (if Leave is Required) to file an Amicus Curiae Brief for Consideration on the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment

(Exhibit A - Proposed Brief)

77

Oct. 10, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Electrician Guy in Opposition to motion for default judgment, 73 submitted as of right, and in the alternative pursuant to the pending Motion for Leave to File as Amici

78

Oct. 18, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 126

79

Oct. 18, 2023

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

(Exhibit C)

80

Oct. 19, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 40, 146

81

Oct. 23, 2023

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

82

Oct. 25, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 124

83

Oct. 26, 2023

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: GENERAL ORDER 23-0040: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: IT APPEARING THAT, the civil cases on the attached list have been selected for reassignment to form the initial calendar of the Honorable Jeffrey I. Cummings; therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the attached list of 290 cases be reassigned to the Honorable Jeffrey I. Cummings; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all parties affected by this Order must review the Honorable Jeffrey I. Cummings' webpage on the Court's website for the purpose of reviewing instructions regarding scheduling and case management procedures; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any civil case that has been reassigned pursuant to this Order will not be randomly reassigned to create the initial calendar of a new district judge for twelve months from the date of this Order; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to add the Honorable Jeffrey I. Cummings to the Court's civil case assignment system during the next business day, so that he shall receive a full share of such cases; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to add the Honorable Jeffrey I. Cummings to the Court's criminal case assignment system ninety (90) days so that Judge Cummings shall thereafter receive a full share of such cases. Case reassigned to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings for all further proceedings. Honorable Andrea R. Wood no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 10/26/2023.

84

Oct. 27, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: In light of the reassignment of this case to Judge Cummings, the telephonic status hearing before Judge Wood set for 11/8/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice

85

Oct. 30, 2023

ORDER : STANDING ORDER REGARDING REASSIGNED CIVIL CASES: This case has been re-assigned to the initial calendar of Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings. All previously set status and motion hearing dates are stricken. All previously set discovery deadlines and briefing schedules remain intact. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings on 10/30/2023: Mailed notice.

86

Nov. 20, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings:On 10/30/23, the Court directed the parties to file a joint status for reassigned cases by 11/9/23. To date, the parties have not filed that report. The parties shall file the joint status report for reassigned cases by 11/29/23 in accordance with the template available on this Court's website. Mailed notice

87

Nov. 28, 2023

STATUS Report Joint Initial Status Report by Emoji Company GmbH

88

Dec. 28, 2023

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 12/28/2023: Mailed notice.

89

Jan. 11, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice of All Remaining Defendants

90

Jan. 17, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings:Pursuant to plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 89, this matter is dismissed without prejudice as to all remaining defendants pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i) with each party to bear its own costs and fees. All pending motions, hearings, and deadlines are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

91

Jan. 19, 2024

MAILED trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 1/17/24 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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