2023-cv-02942

2023-cv-02942 Sega Corporation et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Date :5/10/2023
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmTME

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May 10, 2023

COMPLAINT filed by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20625447.

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May 10, 2023

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

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May 10, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal

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May 10, 2023

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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May 10, 2023

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc.

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May 10, 2023

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

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May 10, 2023

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment.

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.

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May 11, 2023

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

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May 15, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

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May 15, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[9]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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May 15, 2023

DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[10]

Exhibit 1

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May 15, 2023

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 regarding declaration[11]

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 1

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 2

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 3

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 4

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 5

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 6

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 7

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 8

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 9

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 10

Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 11

(Exhibit Exhibit 2, Part 12)

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May 15, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

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May 15, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[13]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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May 15, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. Establishing that Joinder is Proper

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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May 17, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motions, the Court grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion to seal [3] and motion for alternative service [13]. The ex parte motion for a temporary restraining order [9] is granted. Enter Modified Temporary Restraining Order. Provided that Plaintiff provides the security described in paragraph 10 of the temporary restraining order, the temporary restraining order shall become effective on May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and shall expire in fourteen (14) days from the effective date. The Court finds that joinder of the "Schedule A" Defendants is proper at this preliminary stage. Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a)(2)(A). The Court notes that no Defendants are prejudiced by permitting joinder at this juncture. See Bose Corp. v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A", 334 F.R.D. 511, 517 (N.D. Ill. 2020). To the extent any defendant appears and objects to joinder, the Court will revisit the issue and is free to sever certain defendants from the case under Rule 21 at that time. Emailed notice

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May 17, 2023

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 5/17/2023. Emailed notice

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May 18, 2023

AMENDED SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 5/18/2023. Emailed notice

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

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May 22, 2023

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc.

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May 31, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

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May 31, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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June 8, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order [20]. The Temporary Restraining Order [18] shall now expire on 06/19/2023 at 6:00 p.m. Enter Order. Mailed notice

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June 8, 2023

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 6/8/2023. Mailed notice

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June 15, 2023

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

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June 15, 2023

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A on 6/15/2023, answer due 7/6/2023.

Declaration of Sameeul Haque

Exhibit A

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June 15, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

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June 15, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[26]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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June 20, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. On the grounds set forth in the motion, Plaintiffs' motion for an entry of a preliminary injunction [26] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The following documents are to be unsealed: (1) Schedule A to the Complaint [R. 2], (2) Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Paul Varley [R. 12], (3) the Temporary Restraining Order [R. 17], and (4) the Amended Temporary Restraining Order [R. 18] are unsealed. TME Law, P.C. is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days, instruction can be found in the attachment to this entry. Emailed notice

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June 20, 2023

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 6/20/2023. Emailed notice

NEW PARTIES: Bengbu Shengwang Gift Co., Ltd., Changsha Dahuan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Qungang Packaging Products Co., Ltd., Dongguan Qunyi Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Songli Plastic Industry Co., Ltd., Dongyang Weijiule Crafts Co., Ltd., Foshan Saigao Toys Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Xinda Toys Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Findme Technology Co., Ltd., Hanzhong Hantai Huqiao Trade City Lihua Cabinet Business Department, Jiangsu Zotia Houseware Co., Ltd., LUOYANG DREAMING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD, Qingdao Shengqiaogongjiang Trading Co., Ltd, Quanzhou Honglinkai New Material Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Kaihua Global Trading Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Wanqi Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., Quanzhou Xinrui Journey Import&Export Co., Ltd., Shanghai Chiyu Clothing & Accessories Co., Ltd, Shanghai Funnybuddy Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Changxiang Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Dihao Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Hemu'an Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Hongdingtian Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Tulanduo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Weikeke Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yuewei Electronics Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang Benpai Trading Corp., Ltd., Wenzhou Huancai Art & Crafts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Xiamen Aishangquan Silicone Products Co., Ltd., Xinxiang Dixini E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Cuteshoot Plushies Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Hunan Hubei Handicraft Co., Ltd., Yiwu Duoai Toys Factory, Yiwu Fanglin Toy Firm, Yiwu Fuxin Trade Co., Ltd., Yiwu Kangmao Trading Co., Ltd., Yiwu Lexian E-commerce firm, Yiwu Moyun Import & Export Co., Ltd., Yiwu Qingying Import And Export Co., Ltd., Yiwu Shengke E-Commerce Firm, Yiwu Shiang Trading Firm, Yiwu Shichen Trading Co., Ltd., Yiwu Strong Battalion E-Commerce Firm, Yiwu Xintu Import And Export Co., Ltd., Yiwu Youyi Trading Co., Ltd., Yudu Jinyongfa Building Materials Sales Center, Zaozhuang Happy Bear Crafts Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou Intop Tungsten Carbide Co., Ltd., Crab island Store, Adobi Deceration, AMZSTORE, anqingdaichongshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Cara Jonsonl, Cartoon Blanket&Lunch Bag, Cartoon merch store, ChaGeng, chengduchuanneiyudianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, chengdujiadongchaochuanmeiyouxiangongsi, chengduranyajunchenqiyeguanliyouxiangongsi, chengliangtong, chongqingnianzhongyushangmaoyouxiangongsi, Damaris A. Garcia, DongShiQiangDFGHFDJHGFJHGKHJL, Dylan Bro Store, eBluesky, Ella Case, FANGYANG, FaTeXi Department Store, foshanshibaiyikuanghuazhuangpinyouxiangongsi, Guangzhou Yvexiu Ruiyu Trading Co., Ltd, guangzhouchenminshangmaoyouxiangongsi, haikoushizhengtingbaihuoyouxiangongsi, haikouyoudaowangluokejiyouxiangongsi, Hello my friends, huangzhangyong, Idoll Shop, jiangguihongjkhsd32, JINMAOO, JQKING, KK-JJ, LiangGuangXian 3, likevfdfe, linaihua1, Lingbai-Shop, linjiangwei, LisaAcheson, lixinxiancaodongshangmaoyouxiangongsi, longxusuye, Luchengxu, LUPOSA, Lyzelre-backpack, Money Funny Store, My Smart Choice, OUNNE INC, ouyifen, Puxin, qingbaijiangcancunjinzhubaodian, qingpingchang, RyLoo, Sea Wave Store, SGRYING, SJYILE, songqingshuisdsd, TANGDALO, TAORUNLI, Tienda-US, toaqi's qizoh, Trendking, ufndhNVDMF, Video Game Hoodie Store US, Visshop, Vnzvs American Children's Toy Shop, wangfangbaihuoshangmao, wanghaojiebfghr, wenchanglikuaiyangwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, WFING, xiangwanjiang, xushidian, xuzhenningsdd, Ycixri, yfuifvi2, yingle-shop, YONHHWWWYOUXIANGONGSI, yuepushangmao, YunGongParty, YYDS Bountique, ZGKK, zhangtieru shop, zhangyuyuyilibaihuodian, bdebaby, jinhong518 Store, kong06, ml_fashion_chain03, qiuti15, supermarket_toy, Wholesale product, eshiny.store, jiang-3854, maxingbing169, patrick_baugh_2028, shopilax, supercc16, superquilts-blankets, tanzhi38, tao-4401, zzlt123, YouAreSignificant, Deliawinterfel, Nan Tong Jiu Chen Fang Zhi Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si, Shenzhen Guozhifang Electronic Technology, Haining Hongmo Technology Co., Ltd., Mega Adeira, Phone Jazz, chenmengling60430, Dreamwork Hobby, fangqiang306, JEDZGS, KPOWER, miaomiaoshougongpu, mudonglinmmddll, ryimbc, Shangyuxin, yanshihaicheng, yuandiongbushini, zhigaoD and Miqil added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

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June 22, 2023

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

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June 29, 2023

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to certain Defendants

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July 6, 2023

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

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July 13, 2023

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

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July 20, 2023

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

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July 26, 2023

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

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July 27, 2023

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

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Aug. 17, 2023

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

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Aug. 25, 2023

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

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Sept. 8, 2023

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

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Sept. 15, 2023

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton

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Sept. 15, 2023

MOTION by Attorney Sameeul Haque to withdraw as attorney for Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. No party information provided

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Sept. 18, 2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motion, the Court grants the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel [41]. Attorney Sameeul Haque is withdrawn as Counsel for Plaintiffs. Emailed notice

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Sept. 22, 2023

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

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Sept. 26, 2023

NOTICE by Sydney Paige Fenton of Change of Address

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Sept. 26, 2023

NOTICE by Martin Francis Trainor of Change of Address

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Oct. 6, 2023

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

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Oct. 20, 2023

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

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Nov. 3, 2023

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

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Nov. 10, 2023

MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiffs Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants

Exhibit A

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Nov. 10, 2023

MEMORANDUM by Sega Corporation, Sega of America, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [49]

Exhibit 1

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Nov. 10, 2023

DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[50]

Exhibit 1

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Dec. 6, 2023

MINUTE Entry before the Franklin U. Valderrama: Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment [49] is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Sega, including any interest minus the registry fee, is hereby released to TME Law, P.C. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Martin Francis Trainor of TME Law, P.C., 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL 60606. Civil case terminated. Emailed notice

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Dec. 6, 2023

FINAL DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 12/6/2023. Emailed notice

MAILED Original 10,000 surety bond posted by Martine Francis Trainor, TME Law P.C. 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL 60606 via certified mail # 7022 3330 0001 8861 9780.

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Dec. 29, 2023

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant

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Feb. 1, 2024

RETURN of Service of MAILED Original 10,000 surety bond posted returned executed as to by Martin Francis Trainor, TME Law P.C. 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL 60606 via certified mail # 7022 3330 0001 8861 9780.

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Feb. 2, 2024

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant

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May 24, 2024

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant

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