2023-cv-15906

COMPLAINT filed by Sugartown Worldwide LLC; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-21324077.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sugartown Worldwide LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sugartown Worldwide LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC by Rachel S Miller

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC by Quinn Bradley Guillermo

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (Text entry; no document attached.)

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case reassigned to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama for all further proceedings. Honorable Joan H. Lefkow no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 11/16/2023.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motion, the Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3. Plaintiff has leave to file the following documents under seal: (1) Schedule A attached to the Complaint, and (2) Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Suraj A. Palakshappa. Emailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for temporary restraining order Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

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DECLARATION of Suraj A. Palakshappa regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC Exhibit 1 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[18]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

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MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC Establishing that Joinder is Proper

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum[23]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motions, the Court grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion for a temporary restraining order 15, and motion for electronic service of process 20. Provided that Plaintiff provides the security described in paragraph 9 of the temporary restraining order, the temporary restraining order shall become effective on 11/27/2023 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

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 11/21/2023. Emailed notice

BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 check, receipt no.4624293802, posted by Sugartown Worldwide LLC (Text entry; no document attached.)

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (mek,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of extension of time[27]

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court hereby grants Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order 27. The Temporary Restraining Order 26 shall now expire on 12/26/2023 at 6:00 p.m. Enter order. Emailed notice

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 12/7/2023. Emailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for preliminary injunction as to Certain Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[31]

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sugartown Worldwide LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 12/13/2023, answer due 1/3/2024.

Civil Cover Sheet of Quinn B. Guillermo

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi by Hua Chen

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: On the grounds set forth in the motion, Plaintiff's motion for an entry of a preliminary injunction 31 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The following documents are to be unsealed: (1) Schedule A to the Complaint 2 ; (2) Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Suraj A. Palakshappa 19 ; and (3) the TRO 26. Counsel for Plaintiff is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Emailed notice.

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PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 12/14/2023. Emailed notice

NEW PARTIES: Abou jewelry accessories(min,orders8508, ARUO Store, AsenArt, BAORJCT Store, BB Yong Store, Brant Store, Cycling glasses Store, Dafield Store, Darkrai Evening Store, Decor Essentials, DecorBetter Store, FAYKHNNB Official Store, FBKCASE S tore, FLP Store, Give VDecor Store, Home collections Corp, HX Factory Store, It's a coincidence Store, Jackshop30 Store, Jinge Textile Store, LPW Decor Store, LuckDay official Store, M-HuoLan Cases Store, Midi Ribbon Store, Miss LuLu Ribbons Boutique, NAYIDA Factory Store Store, Phoneshellshop004 Store, RUBYLOVE Secret Store, RUPUTIN You Are Looking For Bag In My Store, Shop2397041 Store, Shop4631012 Store, Shop4691125 Store, Shop5076365 Store, Shop5361051 Store, Shop5372130 Store, Shop5421307 Store, Shop910739030 Store, SuperXia01 Store, TINGFEI Franchise Store, TLDGAGAS YiWu TuSen Store, tomolly Store, topribbons Store, TRENDPLAY Official Store, VSHOWBAGS Store, WarmHouse Store, wfspring Store, WUXINHCA WUXINHCA Store, YTI2019 Store, YTXD Store, CaoLINCRAFT, Crazy sister's, LUODA and MUTNITT added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sugartown Worldwide LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 12/27/2023, answer due 1/17/2024.

Declaration of Quinn B. Guillermo

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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 Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sugartown Worldwide LLC as to certain defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motion, the Court grants Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi's unopposed motion for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 39. Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi's responsive pleading is due on or before 1/23/2024. Emailed notice

ANSWER to Complaint by Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for entry of default as to Certain Defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for default judgment as to Certain Defendants

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MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 43

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DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 44

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MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for Entry of an Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant No. 53 Agreed

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court grants Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment [43] as modified in the attached Default Judgment Order. Statutory damages are awarded in the amount of $250,000.00 per each distinct Defaulting Defendant as indicated in the Order. Enter Default Judgment Order. By 2/29/2024, Plaintiff is directed to file a status report as to the status of the case against the remaining defendants. To obtain release of the bond previously posted in this action, Plaintiff's counsel must file a motion for the return of the bond once the preliminary injunction no longer applies to any Defendant. Emailed notice

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 1/30/2024. Emailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motion, the Court grants Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of an asset restraint order as to Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (doing business as MUTNITT) (Defendant No. 53). Enter Order. Emailed notice

AGREED ASSET RESTRAINT ORDER AS TO DEFENDANT NO. 53: Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 1/30/2024. Emailed notice

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 48 in the amount of $250,000 as to certain defendant

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 48 in the amount of $250,000 as to certain defendant

STATUS Report per [47] by Sugartown Worldwide LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's status report 53, which advises that Plaintiff and the only remaining defendant in the case, Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a MUTNITT), are in active settlement negotiations and do not request a case management schedule at this time. The Court adopts Plaintiff's suggestion that, if no settlement is reached by 4/8/2024, the parties are to submit an initial joint status report by that date. If the parties file the appropriate dismissal documents before 4/8/2024, the deadline for the filing of the joint initial status report will be stricken. A template for the Joint Initial Status Report, setting forth the information required, may be found at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges.aspx by clicking on Judge Valderrama's name and then again on the link entitled 'Joint Initial Status Report. Emailed notice

STATUS Report Initial Joint per [54] by Sugartown Worldwide LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint initial status report [55]. The deadline for amendments to the pleadings is 8/30/2024. The Court refers discovery supervision (including setting all deadlines, resolution of any discovery motion, and resolution of any motion to stay discovery) and settlement matters to Magistrate Judge Holleb Hotaling. Emailed notice.

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling for the purpose of holding proceedings related to discovery supervision (including setting all deadlines, resolution of any discovery motion, and resolution of any motion to stay discovery) and settlement matters. Emailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: This matter has been referred to Judge Holleb Hotaling for discovery and settlement. The parties indicate they are interested in a settlement conference [Dkt. 55]. Therefore, Judge Holleb Hotaling sets an off-the-record pre-settlement conference call for 4/15/2024 at 10:45 a.m. The parties should ensure they call in ONLY at their designated time and not earlier to ensure the pre-settlement call remains private (but not on the record). The counsel that appears for this pre-settlement telephone discussion must be counsel who will represent their respective clients at the conference, or are able to discuss the issues of the case and to schedule the conference on behalf of their clients. The Court expects counsel to discuss issues in the case that may affect the settlement process. Counsel should review Judge Holleb Hotaling's Standing Order on Settlement Conferences prior to the call. The call in information is 888-684-8852 and the passcode is 3214701.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Off-the-record pre-settlement conference call held on 4/15/2024. Settlement discussions continue. On 4/29/2024, Plaintiff shall provide a submission on the topics discussed simultaneously to defense counsel and Judge Holleb Hotaling's Chambers inbox (Chambers_HollebHotaling@ilnd.uscourts.gov); on 5/13/2024, defense counsel shall submit a response simultaneously to Plaintiff's counsel and Judge Holleb Hotaling's Chambers inbox. These submissions should NOT be filed via CM/ECF. The parties agree to allow Judge Holleb Hotaling to conduct ex-parte discussions if necessary. A future date will be set after the Court has reviewed the foregoing and had any related ex-parte communications deemed necessary.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Given the parties' settlement submissions, virtual (WebEx) three-hour settlement conference is set for 9/12/2024 at 1:00 p.m. This date is final and can only be changed by the granting of a motion. Judge Holleb Hotaling may conduct ex parte settlement discussions in advance of the settlement conference. Additional information and instructions about the virtual (WebEx) settlement conference will be forthcoming in the days before the conference. All participants, including clients and their counsel, will be required to turn on their video for the conference and must connect to the WebEx settlement conference at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled time to ensure that any troubleshooting can be completed in advance and the settlement conference can begin as scheduled.

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Ex parte call held with Plaintiff's counsel on 8/27/2024. Plaintiff's counsel is to send the requested information to Judge Holleb Hotaling's chambers inbox, Chambers_HollebHotaling@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Ex parte communications continue. Unless the Court otherwise notifies counsel, the settlement conference remains as scheduled.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Ex parte call held with Defendant's counsel on 8/30/2024. By close of business on 9/3/2024, defense counsel shall send the requested information to Judge Holleb Hotaling's chambers inbox, Chambers_HollebHotaling@ilnd.uscourts.gov.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for summary judgment and a Statutory Damages Award Presented before District Judge

MEMORANDUM by Sugartown Worldwide LLC in support of motion for summary judgment[64]

RULE 56.1(a)(3) Statement by Sugartown Worldwide LLC regarding motion for summary judgment[64]

DECLARATION of Suraj A. Palakshappa regarding Rule 56 statement[66]

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DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding Rule 56 statement[66]

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and an award of statutory damages 65 as to Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a MUTNITT). The parties are scheduled to participate in a settlement conference before Judge Holleb Hotaling on 9/12/2024 60, so the Court sets an extended briefing schedule to account for the upcoming settlement conference. The Court sets the following briefing schedule: Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi's (d/b/a MUTNITT) response due 10/3/2024; Plaintiff's reply due 10/17/2024. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling: Ex parte call held with defense counsel on 9/6/2024. By the close of business on 9/10/2024, defense counsel is to send the requested information to Judge Holleb Hotaling's Chambers inbox, Chambers_HollebHotaling@ilnd.uscourts.gov.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling:Virtual settlement conference held 9/12/2024. The case settled. The parties are finalizing the settlement agreement and shall file dismissal paperwork before the district court judge by 10/11/2024. All matters relating to the referral of this action are concluded; referral terminated.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC to Extend the Deadline to File Dismissal Joint

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: For the reasons stated in the motion, the Court grants the parties' joint motion to extend the deadline to file dismissal [72]. The Court directs Plaintiff and Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a MUTNITT) to file the appropriate dismissal paperwork on or before 10/25/2024. Based on the parties' settlement, the Court directs the Clerk to terminate Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment and a statutory damages award [64] as moot. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama: The Court has reviewed the stipulation to dismiss between Plaintiff and Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a MUTNITT) 73. Pursuant to the stipulation and under Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), this case is dismissed with prejudice against Defendant Hanchuanshijilangmaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a MUTNITT), with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. Because no defendants remain, this civil case is terminated. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC for Release of Bond

ORDER TO RELEASE BOND TO PLAINTIFF: The Court grants Plaintiff Sugartown Worldwide LLC's ("Plaintiff") motion for release of bond 76. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) cash bond, including any interest minus the registry fee, posted by Plaintiff is hereby released to Plaintiff or its counsel, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the cash bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Plaintiff or its counsel, Justin R. Gaudio of Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., 200 West Madison St. Suite 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Enter Order. Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 9/9/2025. Mailed notice.