2024-cv-00685

2024-cv-00685 Epoch Company, Ltd. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto

Date :1/26/2024
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmHSP

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Date

Document

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Jan. 26, 2024

COMPLAINT filed by Epoch Company, Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21570060.

(Exhibit 1)

2

Jan. 26, 2024

CIVIL Cover Sheet

3

Jan. 26, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. by Michael A. Hierl

4

Jan. 26, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. by William Benjamin Kalbac

5

Jan. 26, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. by Robert Payton Mcmurray

6

Jan. 26, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

7

Jan. 26, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Sealed Schedule A

8

Jan. 26, 2024

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Epoch Company, Ltd.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. 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.)

9

Jan. 29, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation

10

Jan. 29, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, 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

11

Jan. 29, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Epoch Company, Ltd. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10

Declaration Fumuro Declaration

Exhibit 1

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)

12

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Fumuro Declaration

13

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Fumuro Declaration

14

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Fumuro Declaration

15

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Fumuro Declaration

16

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Fumuro Declaration

17

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Fumuro Declaration

18

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Fumuro Declaration

19

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Fumuro Declaration

20

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 9 of Fumuro Declaration

21

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 10 of Fumuro Declaration

22

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 11 of Fumuro Declaration

23

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 12 of Fumuro Declaration

24

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 13 of Fumuro Declaration

25

Jan. 29, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Exhibit 2 Part 14 of Fumuro Declaration

26

Jan. 29, 2024

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Epoch Company, Ltd.

27

Jan. 29, 2024

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

28

Jan. 30, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The plaintiff's ex parte motion for TRO 10 is under advisement. The plaintiff's Exhibit 2 to the Declaration 12 - 25 does not identify where evidence of one defendant online marketplace's alleged infringement ends and evidence of another defendant's alleged infringement begins. Further, it appears that the plaintiff has not filed any proof of its copyrighted image. The plaintiff is granted leave to refile, under seal, a chart denoting (1) which pages of the Exhibit 2 correspond to each defendant (using their marketplace names and defendant numbers), as well as (2) which trademark(s) and/or copyright(s) each defendant is accused of infringing. It is also granted leave to file its copyright registrations and copyrighted images or a status report identifying where that evidence presently exists on the docket. The deadline for these filings is 2/13/24. Mailed notice

29

Feb. 13, 2024

Amended Exhibit 2 to the Complaint by Epoch Company, Ltd.

30

Feb. 13, 2024

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Supplement to the Declaration of Kazuto Fumuro

31

Feb. 14, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:On the grounds set forth in the motion, plaintiff's ex parte motion for TRO 10 is granted. Plaintiff's motions for leave to file under seal 6 and to exceed page limitation 9 are granted. Enter temporary restraining order. Mailed notice

32

Feb. 14, 2024

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 2/14/2024. Mailed notice

33

Feb. 19, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice as to Certain Defendants

34

Feb. 20, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 216 "JOYBUY"

35

Feb. 20, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notices of voluntary dismissal 33 34 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 19, 38, 41, 51, and 216 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

36

Feb. 20, 2024

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 230,000 posted by Epoch Company, Ltd. (Document not Imaged)

37

Feb. 22, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

38

Feb. 23, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Plaintiff's motion to extend the temporary restraining order 37 is granted. Enter order. Mailed notice

39

Feb. 23, 2024

EXTENSION of Temporary Restraining Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 2/23/2024. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto. (evw,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

40

March 8, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 10-18, 20-37, 39-40, 42-50, 52-59, 88, 142, 148-215 and 217-230

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto. (evw,) (Text entry; no document attached.)

41

March 8, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Epoch Company, Ltd. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 40

42

March 8, 2024

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 40

43

March 11, 2024

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Epoch Company, Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 3/8/2024, answer due 3/29/2024.

44

March 11, 2024

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Epoch Company, Ltd.

(Exhibit A)

45

March 12, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction against certain defendants 40 is taken under advisement. Any objection or response is due before 3/13/24. Upon review of the Certificate of Service, however, the Court directs Plaintiff to supplement the publication of the motion on the website with prominent text advising defendants that: A motion for entry of a preliminary injunction has been filed and that any responses or objections to that motion must be filed before March 13, 2024. The plaintiff must also provide to each defendant the screenshot evidence of the allegedly infringing product(s) offered and sold by that defendant that Plaintiff has provided to the Court in support of its request for a TRO and/or preliminary injunction. Mailed notice

46

March 14, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:On the grounds set forth in the motion, plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction against Defendant Nos. 10-18, 20-37, 39-40, 42-50, 52-59, 88, 142, 148-215 and 217-230 40 is granted. Enter preliminary injunction order. The preliminary injunction directs, among other things, that Schedule A be unsealed. Plaintiff is ordered to enter in CM/ECF no later than 3/20/2024 each defendant named in the original Schedule A as a party in this case (where a defendant has been dismissed, the CM/ECF entry should reflect that status). Failure to timely comply with this requirement may result in vacating the preliminary injunction. For instructions as to how to add parties to the case docket, see https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Videos.aspx?folder=_cmecf&play=Add_Terminate.mp4. Mailed notice

47

March 14, 2024

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 3/14/2024. Mailed notice

48

March 18, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 1-9, 60-87, 89-113, 115-141 and 145-147

49

March 18, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Epoch Company, Ltd. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 48

50

March 18, 2024

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 48

51

March 18, 2024

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Epoch Company, Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 3/18/2024, answer due 4/8/2024.

52

March 18, 2024

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Epoch Company, Ltd.

(Exhibit A)

53

March 19, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction against certain defendants 48 is taken under advisement. Any objection or response is due before 3/25/24. Upon review of the Certificate of Service, however, the Court directs Plaintiff to supplement the publication of the motion on the website with prominent text advising defendants that: A motion for entry of a preliminary injunction has been filed and that any responses or objections to that motion must be filed before March 25, 2024. The plaintiff must also provide to each defendant the screenshot evidence of the allegedly infringing product(s) offered and sold by that defendant that Plaintiff has provided to the Court in support of its request for a TRO and/or preliminary injunction. Mailed notice

NEW PARTIES: Baby Dollhouse Store, Great Pitaya Toy Store, JL TOY Store, M&M TOY Store, MicoleFam Toy Store, Shining Star Factory Store, Susie Toys Monopoly Store, Today's toy Store, YIO Tool Store, aiyueele05 Store, beyout22 Store, bohh Store, c4ep Store, c50i Store, d3kr Store, deep01 Store, gudj Store, home decor Store, jjus Store, k9qq Store, kellop Store, kj0n Store, kour Store, l1px Store, lfrz Store, lhkfuzecheng01 Store, mjht Store, nfwfw Store, njiz Store, omzs Store, onso Store, p94y Store, pgicux429cb Store, q19k Store, qce8 Store, reij Store, suiui Store, tlqr Store, tu38 Store and tuxin55 Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: u4f8 Store, violent_shoe_store Store, vkdw Store, vmxixhs300 Store, wyiu Store, xj01 Store, ymc8 Store, yujia08 Store, Dongguan Yuqi Co., Ltd, Glory, HongKongEastonTechnologyCoLimited, Huarong, Loulan Roland, LOVERLYZ, Smoothly, 36963579 Store, 968 Store, ALL-IN-ONE- Store, Art child growth toy Store, ATIRUKA TOY Store, baby nest Store, baby Store, Better Shop,Better Life, BinBin's Store, BTEFKR Official Store, Call Me Toy Store, carefe Store, Children's House Toy Store, cordazle toy store Store, CuteHouse Store, Dreams Gift Store, Dreams Gift Toy Store, DreamWorks Toy Store, Ema nelii Official Store, Enjoyable toy Store, Funny Baby Dropship Store, Funny Childhood Store, GamesBigBang Store, Global Babies Store, GOOFY POWER STORE, GuanTong Store, HapiHome Store and HAPPY DREAM Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Jinhua Mingchuang Toys Co., Ltd., Jiuke Store, Joylong Colourful World Store, Kids Dreams Store, Kids World Brand Store, LeZhiCai Store, Lpcbec Toy Store, LPFST Store, lpkk Store, Luium toy Store, LYONAVA Official Store, Malphite Toy Store, Metaverse City Store, MIMI Store, Mommy's Flavour Mother and Baby Store, MyFunnyToys Store, N&A Plaza, ODILO Official Store, PLAYTOY Store, POP Bar Toy Store, Princess Dolly Store, PUPUKOU Official Store, Rock Grape Toy Store, RZC Kids Toy Store, SaiCi, SEA&SUN Official Store, Shandong Siglo International Trade Co., Ltd., Shop3746012 Store, Shop4344020 Store, Shop4392052 Store, Shop5246286 Store, Shop5254254 Store, Shop900245237 Store, Shop900249474 Store, Shop911264131 Store, SHRIYMARIY Official Store, Shuo Bao Store, SIMIDADA Official Store, SKC DIY Store, smilewill 01 Store, Sonice Store, Surprise Box. Store, SuTing Trading Co., Ltd. and SYANKWOK Anime Toy Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Tbken Store, toni Store, Toy Country Perfact Store, Toy Factory 8 Store, Toy Planet, Tutu Baby Toy Store, TYSOSYT Store, Vscloud Toy Store, WingBird Store, XITO Toy Store, Yiwu Outong Toys Co., Ltd., Yiwu Sunflower Commodity Factory, Yiwu Zhengjin Toys Co., Ltd., ZHUTOUSAN Official Store, Zoeybaby Store, ZTZY Store, ai829 Store, aq4m Store, bbc99 Store, bghv Store, bian07 Store, brandbaby Store, c2vt Store, chinawholesaleguide Store, dacy001 Store, dfhj851 Store, Dhtradeguide, emporiumwholesale Store, enjg Store, enqb Store, fzctd0 Store, fzctq88 Store, gu09 Store, haoweilai Store, hitmantrade Store, hnxb Store, jkcz Store, jmzj Store, k6aj Store, ko9u Store, ldou Store, lirp Store, lkix Store and miyuefang Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: mmc996 Store, mxgk Store, mylf Store, n4uo Store, nanshanyin Store, nmro Store, nxybaby Store, oiao Store, oykc Store, pcngarden Store, pfzctd2 Store, powg Store, pyrm Store, qiyuan07 Store, rdmc Store, rnoq Store, sumifs Store, svrj Store, u0dt Store, u6sa Store, vk1d Store, without99 Store, woyoy Store, wwmv Store, xaqh Store, xbog Store, yksc Store, you08 Store, yowjo8025gs Store, Austpious, CHOOOAN, Cozy time, Expensive, FanTingh Co. Ltd, FYTJ Co. Ltd, FZFLZDH, icolorfuled, INSTAKA, jinanhaixiaodianzishangmaoyouxiangongsi, JLMMEN STORE, Jzenzero, KeYu Co. Ltd, kunmingbeijiekejiyouxiangongsi, Lxtoys, Maguire, MEZEEXBNK Co. Ltd, NanJing Ziming Co., Ltd, Ruzaxi, SANXBANQ Co. Ltd, Sethwy Co., Ltd, SuSongTuanCaiShengWuKeJiYouXianGongSi, Yijing, YiQiang Co. Ltd and YOUNGNAN HOME Co. Ltd added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Baby Dollhouse Store, Great Pitaya Toy Store, JL TOY Store, M&M TOY Store, MicoleFam Toy Store, Shining Star Factory Store, Susie Toys Monopoly Store, Today's toy Store, YIO Tool Store, aiyueele05 Store, beyout22 Store, bohh Store, c4ep Store, c50i Store, d3kr Store, deep01 Store, gudj Store, home decor Store, jjus Store, k9qq Store, kellop Store, kj0n Store, kour Store, l1px Store, lfrz Store, lhkfuzecheng01 Store, mjht Store, nfwfw Store, njiz Store, omzs Store, onso Store, p94y Store, pgicux429cb Store, q19k Store, qce8 Store, reij Store, suiui Store, tlqr Store, tu38 Store and tuxin55 Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: imoci1550rr Store, rhtg Store, tm47 Store and Joybuy added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: ytbe Store added to case caption. Terminating rhtg Store, tm47 Store, Joybuy and imoci1550rr Store (Text entry; no document attached.)

Terminating ytbe Store (Text entry; no document attached.)

54

March 26, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 223

55

March 26, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:On the grounds set forth in the motion, plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction against Defendant Nos. 1-9, 60-87, 89-113, 115-141 and 145-147 48 is granted. Enter preliminary injunction order. Mailed notice

56

March 26, 2024

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 3/26/2024. Mailed notice

57

March 26, 2024

(SIGNED) Preliminary Injunction Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 3/26/2024. Mailed notice

58

March 27, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 54 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendant no. 223 is dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

59

March 27, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 105

60

March 28, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 59 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendant no. 105 is dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

61

April 9, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 215

62

April 10, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 61 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendant no. 215 is dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

63

April 15, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

64

April 16, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 63 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 55, 58, 212, and 213 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

65

April 18, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

66

April 19, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 65 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 74 and 101 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

67

May 17, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

68

May 20, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 67 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 53, 56, 118, 119, 205, 217, and 220 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

69

May 23, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 217

70

May 24, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 69 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendant no. 207 is dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

71

June 7, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

72

June 7, 2024

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Epoch Company, Ltd.

73

June 7, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. 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

June 7, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Epoch Company, Ltd. in support of motion for default judgment, 73

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

75

June 7, 2024

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

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

76

June 7, 2024

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Epoch Company, Ltd.

(Exhibit 1)

77

June 10, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 71 and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 114, 143, and 144 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

78

June 10, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 42 is taken under advisement. Any objections or responses are due by 6/20/24. The plaintiff is directed to provide defendants with notice of the default proceedings against them by 6/12/24. To effectuate that notice, the Court directs the plaintiff to (1) update the website through which it has been publishing information about the case to provide notice of its motion for entry of default and default judgment, as well as the deadline to object set forth in this order and (2) sending an email to the email addresses provided for the defendants by third parties (or otherwise obtained by the plaintiff) informing them of the default proceedings against them and containing a link to the updated Mailed notice

79

June 19, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Smoothly by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

80

June 19, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Smoothly for extension of time

81

June 20, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Defendant Smoothly's motion for extension of time [80] is granted. Its answer or other response to the complaint is due 7/11/24. Mailed notice

82

June 21, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

83

June 24, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:No defendant having objected, the plaintiff's motion for default judgment [73] is granted. Enter default judgment order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

84

June 24, 2024

DEFAULT Judgment Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 6/24/2024. Mailed notice

85

June 24, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [82] and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendants nos. 211 and 212 are dismissed from this case. Mailed notice

86

July 11, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Smoothly for extension of time

87

July 12, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Defendant Smoothly's motion for extension of time [86] is granted. The deadline for defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to 8/12/24. Mailed notice

88

July 12, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: The plaintiff is directed to file a status report identifying the status of any active defendants that remain in this case by 7/19/24. Mailed notice

89

July 19, 2024

STATUS Report by Epoch Company, Ltd.

90

July 23, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report [89] indicating that one defendant, defendant no. 89, remains active, and the parties are in settlement negotiations. The plaintiff is directed to submit a further status report by 8/5/24, unless a voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41 is filed by then. Mailed notice

91

Aug. 5, 2024

STATUS Report by Epoch Company, Ltd.

92

Aug. 6, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report [91] indicating that one defendant, defendant no. 89, remains active, and the parties are in settlement negotiations. The plaintiff is directed to submit a further status report by 9/19/24, unless a voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41 is filed by then. Mailed notice

93

Aug. 13, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Epoch Company, Ltd. Agreed Motion for Consent Judgment

94

Aug. 14, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Plaintiff's agreed motion to approve the consent judgment [93] is granted. Enter consent judgment. The civil case is terminated as to defendant no. 59. Mailed notice

95

Aug. 14, 2024

CONSENT Judgment Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 8/14/2024. Mailed notice

96

Aug. 14, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:As no active defendants remain [92], this matter is concluded. All deadlines are stricken, and any pending motions are denied as moot. The $230,000 surety bond posted by plaintiff is hereby released to plaintiff or its counsel, plus any accrued interest. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to plaintiff or its counsel plus any accrued interest. Civil Case Terminated. Mailed notice

97

Aug. 15, 2024

MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 06/24/2024 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED original two hundred thirty-thousand-dollar ($230,000) surety bond posted by Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. Three First National Plaza Robert Payton Mcmurray Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. 70 W Madison St. Ste 4000 Chicago, IL 60602 via certified mail #9589 0710 5270 0579 7780 17. (Text entry; no document attached.)

98

Oct. 16, 2024

DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/16/2024: mailed notice

100

Oct. 16, 2024

RETURN of U.S. Post Office receipt, article No. 9590 9402 7898 2234 9280 55.

99

Oct. 18, 2024

NOTICE of Correction regarding Default Judgment[98]

101

Jan. 16, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epoch Company, Ltd. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 59

102

Jan. 17, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 101, and pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), defendant no. 59 is dismissed from this case with prejudice. Mailed notice

103

Sept. 8, 2025

SATISFACTION of Judgment

104

Sept. 9, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon plaintiff's report of full satisfaction of judgment 103, the Court, pursuant to LR 58.1, enters the satisfaction of judgment as to defendant No. 106. Mailed notice

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