2023-cv-05249

COMPLAINT filed by TV Tokyo Corporation; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20910335.

(Exhibit 1)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation by Michael A. Hierl

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation by William Benjamin Kalbac

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation by Robert Payton Mcmurray

MOTION by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Sealed Schedule A

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by TV Tokyo Corporation

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Mary M. Rowland. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. 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.

MOTION by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation

MOTION by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication

MEMORANDUM by TV Tokyo Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10

Declaration Saiki Declaration

Exhibit 1

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 9 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 10 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 11 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 12 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 13 of Saiki Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 14 of Saiki Declaration

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by TV Tokyo Corporation

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman for all further proceedings pursuant to IOP 13(f)(2)(b). Honorable Mary M. Rowland no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 8/10/23.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice.

AMENDED complaint by TV Tokyo Corporation against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Amended Schedule A

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/12/2023 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 10 set for 9/12/2023 at 10:00 AM will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint and the motion for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court questions whether joinder of 316 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cometics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder by October 12, 2023 in light of the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) as outlined in Estee Lauder. Plaintiff may alternatively attempt to cure the joinder deficiency by filing an amended complaint containing fewer defendants alongside its memorandum. Presentment of the TRO motion is stricken. Mailed notice.

NOTICE by TV Tokyo Corporation Notice of Filing

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Sealed Second Amended Schedule A

MEMORANDUM by TV Tokyo Corporation Plaintiff's Memorandum in Support of Joinder

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation Sealed Exhibit A

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/10/2023 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 10 set for 10/10/2023 at 10:00 AM is reset to 9:30 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY) and will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 10/10/2023. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6, motion to exceed the page limitation 9, and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 10 are granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 10/24/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice.

SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/10/2023. Mailed notice.

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

MOTION by Plaintiff TV Tokyo Corporation for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

MEMORANDUM by TV Tokyo Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 45

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 45

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 45 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/24/2023 at 09:00 AM.

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

SUMMONS Returned Executed by TV Tokyo Corporation as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 10/18/2023, answer due 11/8/2023.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The in-person status hearing and presentment of plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 45 set for 10/24/2023 at 9:00 AM is reset to 10:00 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The in-person status hearing and presentment of plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 45 set for 10/24/2023 is stricken and reset to 10/25/2023 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 10/25/2023. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction as to the defendants in Amended Schedule A 45 is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is to unseal Plaintiff's Amended Schedule A to the Amended Complaint 37 and the Temporary Restraining Order 43. An in-person status hearing is set for 12/12/2023 at 9:00 AM. Law Firm of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. 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 located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/25/2023. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: Huolidian, QINQINHU SHOP, QiongYuukek and vxvazxc added to case caption.

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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 12/12/2023. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 55 granted. Default judgment in entered in favor of plaintiff and against the defendants identified in the Second Amended Schedule A. Enter Order. The ten ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff is hereby released via certified mail to counsel of record for Plaintiff, Michael A. Hierl of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. at Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60602. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 12/12/2023. Mailed notice.

SATISFACTION of Judgment