2023-cv-15704

COMPLAINT filed by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-21303165.

Exhibit Group Exhibit 1

(Exhibit Group Exhibit 2)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Michael A. Hierl

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by William Benjamin Kalbac

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Robert Payton Mcmurray

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Sealed Schedule A

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (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.)

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. 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 Casio Computer Co., Ltd. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10

Declaration Kiuchi Declaration

Exhibit Group Exhibit 1

Exhibit Group Exhibit 2

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 1 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 2 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 3 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 4 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 5 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 6 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 7 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 8 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 9 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 10 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 11 of Kiuchi Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 12 of Kiuchi Declaration

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion Hearing set for 11/20/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 11/20/2023. Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file under seal 6 and Motion for leave to file excess pages 9 are granted. Plaintiff's Sealed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 10 is granted and shall remain in effect up to and including 12/4/2023. Sealed Order to follow. Status hearing set for 12/4/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 11/20/2023. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (Document not Scanned)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Baozai by Steven G Kalberg

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Plaintiff's Motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order 29 is granted. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 12/18/2023. Status hearing set for 12/4/2023 is reset for 12/18/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendant Nos. 3-10 and 173-249

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 1-2 and 11-172

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto on 12/14/2023, answer due 1/4/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status and Motion hearing held on 12/18/2023. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction against Defendant Nos. 1-2 and 11-172 34 is granted. Order to follow. Plaintiff's Motion to extend Temporary Restraining Order as to Defendant Nos. 3-10 and 173-249 is granted. Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect up to and including 1/2/2024. Status hearing set for 1/16/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/18/2023. Mailed notice

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.

MOTION by Defendant Baozai for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 47 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 1/11/2024 at 09:00 AM.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 69

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendant Baozai's Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 47 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 2/5/2024. Motion hearing set for 1/11/2024 is stricken. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 1/16/2024. Plaintiff's Counsel reports they are continuing to work on resolution with remaining Defendants. Status hearing set for 3/19/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 38, 56

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 29, 51

MOTION by Defendant Baozai for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint (Unopposed)

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 56 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 2/8/2024 at 09:00 AM.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendant Baozai's Unopposed Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 56 is granted. Answer shall be due by 3/6/2024. Motion hearing set for 2/8/2024 is stricken. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 3-10, 173-188, 190-191, 193-245 and 247-249

MEMORANDUM by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 62

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 62

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 62 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 2/15/2024 at 09:00 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ABELTA, Notocity, Nereides Official by Zheng Gong

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto on 2/7/2024, answer due 2/28/2024.

MOTION by Defendants ABELTA, Nereides Official, Notocity for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendants ABELTA, Nereides Official and Notocity's Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 68 is granted. Responsive pleadings shall be filed by 3/8/2024. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 2/15/2024. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 62 is granted. Order to follow. Status hearing set for 4/11/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 2/15/2024. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

STIPULATION of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice as to Defendant AnanasTech Ltd. signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 2/20/2024. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 44

MOTION by Defendants ABELTA, Nereides Official, Notocity for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendants' Unopposed Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 76 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 3/29/2024. Status hearing set for 4/11/2024 at 9:00 AM stands. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 242

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 45

MOTION by Defendants ABELTA, Nereides Official, Notocity for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 UNOPPOSED

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendants Defendants ABELTA, Nereides Official, and Notocity's Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 81 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 4/19/2024. Status hearing is reset for 4/30/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 235

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Notocity against Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Notocity

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Notocity

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Nereides Official against Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Nereides Official

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Nereides Official

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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendant ABELTA' Motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 89 is granted. Answer shall be filed by 5/10/2024. Status hearing is reset for 6/4/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 120

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Response to Defendant's Counterclaims

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Response to Defendant's Counterclaims

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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Defendant ABELTA'sMotion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 94 is granted. Responsive Brief shall be filed by 5/24/2024. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 25

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Status hearing set for 6/4/2024 is reset for 6/6/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 6/6/2024. By agreement of Defense Counsel for Defendants #107 Nereides Official and #109 Notocity and Plaintiff's Counsel, case will be referred to Magistrate Judge Kim for the purpose of a Settlement Conference. Status hearing set for 7/9/2024 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case referred to the Honorable Young B. Kim for settlement conference pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. Mailed notice

(Request for Referral)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: A preliminary settlement discussion with the attorneys of record for Plaintiff and Defendants Nereides Official (No. 107) and Notocity (No. 109) is scheduled for June 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. by phone. The conference call number is (877) 336-1839 and the passcode is 4333213. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Preliminary settlement discussion held with Plaintiff and Defendants Nereides Official (No. 107) and Notocity (No. 109). A Webex settlement conference is scheduled for July 25, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. (CST) The court will send out a video link by email prior to the start of the conference with instructions to join the meeting. Parties are ordered to review and follow the court's standing order on "Settlement Conferences" on its webpage. The individuals with the authority to settle this matter must be present by video for the entire conference. Plaintiff to email a written settlement position statement to Defendants, with a copy to the court, by June 28, 2024. Defendants to respond in writing, with a copy to the court, by July 12, 2024. These settlement position statements are not to be filed with the clerk's office. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 128

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Status hearing set for 7/9/2024 is reset for 8/13/2024 at 9:30 AM Mailed notice

CERTIFICATE of Service by William Benjamin Kalbac on behalf of Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A Presented before District Judge

(Exhibit A)

MEMORANDUM by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. in support of motion for default judgment, 105

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 105

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 105 before Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/10/2024 at 09:45 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Vdear Technology Co., Ltd. by David Martinez

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A 105 is granted. Enter Order of Default as to Defendants identified in Amended Schedule A. Final Judgment Order to follow. Motion hearing set for 7/10/2024 is stricken. Mailed notice

FINAL Judgment Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 7/8/2024. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Nereides Official, Notocity, Counter Claimants Nereides Official, Notocity by Zheng Gong filed on behalf of Sen Wang

MOTION by Defendant Nereides Official for judgment on the pleadings and to Vacate Preliminary Injunction Presented before District Judge

Exhibit Nereides's Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and to Vacate Preliminary Injunction

(Declaration)

MOTION by Defendant Notocity for judgment on the pleadings and to Vacate Preliminary Injunction Presented before District Judge

Exhibit NotoCity's Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings and to Vacate Preliminary Injunction

(Declaration)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Nereides Official, Notocity, Counter Claimants Nereides Official, Notocity by Sen Wang

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing set for 7/23/2024 at 9:30 AM regarding Motions 113 and 114. Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by John Wilson

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Motion hearing held on 7/23/2024. Oral argument heard regarding Defendants' Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings and to Vacate Preliminary Injunction 113 and 114. Motions 113 and 114 are entered and continued. Status hearing set for 8/6/2024 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

SATISFACTION of Judgment

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Video settlement conference held with Plaintiff and Defendants Nereides Official (No. 107) and Notocity (No. 109). Parties were able to resolve the matter. This court will keep the settlement referral open until the parties fully execute the required settlement agreements. Defendants to comment on the draft Plaintiff has circulated to each Defendant by July 29, 2024. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: Settlement discussion pertaining to settlement documents held with Plaintiff and Defendants Nereides Official (No. 107) and Notocity (No. 109). Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. By request of Parties, Status hearing set for 8/6/2024 is reset for 9/4/2024 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice

STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Young B. Kim: All matters relating to the referral of this action having been concluded, the referral is terminated. Mailed notice

SATISFACTION of Judgment

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Pursuant to Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice 123, Defendant Nos. 107 "Nereides Official"and 109 "NotoCity" (collectively, "the Parties") are dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The Parties also stipulate and agree that Defendant Nos. 107 "Nereides Official" and 109 "NotoCity" withdraw their Motion to Vacate the PreliminaryInjunction [Dkt. Nos. 113, 114. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. Future Status hearings are stricken. Mailed notice

SATISFACTION of Judgment

SATISFACTION of Judgment

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