2024-cv-01176

2024-cv-01176 Crypton Future Media, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Date :2/10/2024
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmAronberg Goldgehn

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Date

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1

Feb. 10, 2024

COMPLAINT filed by Crypton Future Media, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21627648.

(Exhibit A)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

2

Feb. 10, 2024

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1 (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

3

Feb. 10, 2024

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

4

Feb. 10, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. by Sofia Quezada Hastings (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

5

Feb. 10, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

6

Feb. 10, 2024

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Crypton Future Media, Inc. (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

7

Feb. 12, 2024

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

8

Feb. 12, 2024

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Steven C. Seeger. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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.

9

Feb. 12, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: An initial status report is due by mAY 5, 2024. Counsel must read the Standing Order entitled "Initial Status Conferences and Joint Initial Status Reports" on the Court's website. The parties must confer as required by Rule 26(f) about the nature, scope, and duration of discovery. The parties must submit two documents to the Court. First, the parties must file the Joint Initial Status Report under Rule 26(f) on the docket. A Word version of the Joint Initial Status Report is available on the Court's website. All parties must participate in the preparation and filing of the Joint Initial Status Report. The Court requires a joint report, so a filing by one side or the other is not sufficient. Second, the parties must email a Word version of a proposed Scheduling Order under Rule 16(b) to the Court's proposed order inbox. Lead counsel for the parties must participate in filing the initial status report. Plaintiff must serve this Order on all other parties. If the defendant has not been served with process, plaintiff's counsel must contact the Courtroom Deputy at jessica_j_ramos@ilnd.uscourts.gov to reschedule the initial status report deadline. Plaintiff should not file the Joint Initial Status Report before the defendant(s) has been served with process. The parties must discuss settlement in good faith and make a serious attempt to resolve this case amicably. All counsel of record must read and comply with this Court's Standing Orders on its webpage. Please pay special attention to the Standing Orders about Depositions and Discovery. Mailed notice.

10

Feb. 19, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

11

Feb. 19, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 10 for Electronic Service of Process

(Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

12

Feb. 20, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for temporary restraining order (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

13

Feb. 20, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12

(Declaration of Stewart Miller)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

14

Feb. 20, 2024

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. Evidence Exhibits

Exhibit 1-50

Exhibit 51-100

Exhibit 101-157

Exhibit 158-210

(Exhibit 211-242)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

15

Feb. 21, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. by Matthew L. De Preter (De Preter, Matthew)

16

March 15, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion to seal (Dckt. No. 5) is hereby denied, for the reasons stated by this Court in Zorro Productions, Inc. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (23-cv-5761). Mailed notice.

17

March 21, 2024

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. Schedule A to Complaint regarding complaint 1 (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

18

March 21, 2024

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. Evidence Exhibits regarding memorandum in support of motion 13

Exhibit 1-50

Exhibit 51-100

Exhibit 101-157

Exhibit 158-210

(Exhibit 211-242)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

19

April 8, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process under Rule 4(f)(3) (Dckt. No. 10) is hereby granted. Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order (Dckt. No. 12) is hereby granted in part. TRO to follow. Mailed notice

20

April 8, 2024

TEMPORARY Restraining Order Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 4/8/2024. Mailed notice.

21

April 18, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

22

April 18, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in support of extension of time 21 for Temporary Restraining Order

(Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

23

April 22, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for an extension of the TRO (Dckt. No. 21) is hereby granted. The TRO is hereby extended by 14 days. Mailed notice

BOND in the amount of $10,000 money order, receipt no. 100005446 posted by Crypton Future Media, Inc.

24

April 26, 2024

REGISTRY DEPOSIT INFORMATION FORM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. (Received at the Intake Counter on 4/26/2024)

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

25

May 1, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for preliminary injunction (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

26

May 1, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 25

(Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

27

May 1, 2024

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Crypton Future Media, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/1/2024, answer due 5/22/2024.

(Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

28

May 15, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant WANHONGYUE MALL by Erin Kathryn Russell

29

June 20, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. of Asheng stop, DREAM HOUSE YY, KAYERLONG, st37307504, purinnari, and noxfan (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

30

June 27, 2024

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number BILNDC-22186916.

31

July 16, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice (Dckt. No. 30) is hereby granted. Attorney Mark Ingber is added as counsel for Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co., Ltd. (Defendant #150). Mailed notice.

32

July 16, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion to convert the TRO into a preliminary injunction (Dckt. No. 25) is hereby granted. Based on the record, the Court hereby finds that Plaintiff has satisfied all of the requirements for a preliminary injunction under Rule 65(a). Plaintiff must serve a copy of this order on Defendants. This order excludes any Defendant who has been dismissed. Mailed notice

33

July 24, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. of fans-best and Anime Pillow Shop (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

34

July 24, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. of wenchengshangmaohg, Ningbo Maidengweimaoyiyouxiangongsi, Weifang Tianhua Investment, TWINKANIME Store and wangyifei (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

35

July 25, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff filed two notices of voluntary dismissal. Going forward, Plaintiff cannot file more than one notice of voluntary dismissal each week, to avoid clogging the docket. Each notice of voluntary dismissal must include an updated table that lists all remaining Defendants. Mailed notice

36

July 25, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: On May 1, 2024, Plaintiff filed an affidavit of service of process. (Dckt. No. 27) Since then, nearly three months have passed. No defendant has responded to the complaint. But Plaintiff hasn't pursued it, either. The Court sua sponte enters default under Rule 55(a) against all remaining Defendants. A motion for default judgment is due by August 2, 2024. The motion must include an updated table of all remaining Defendants. Plaintiff must submit a Word version of the proposed judgment to the proposed order inbox at proposed_order_seeger@ilnd.uscourts.gov. A response is due by August 12, 2024. Plaintiff must serve defendants with a copy of this order and must file a certificate of service. A failure to respond to the motion will lead to granting of the motion and the entry of judgment. A failure by Plaintiff to meet the deadline will prompt the Court to consider whether the case should be dismissed for want of prosecution. Mailed notice

37

July 29, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Devil Inspired by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

38

July 29, 2024

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. regarding text entry, 36 (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

39

July 29, 2024

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co., Ltd by Erin Kathryn Russell

40

Aug. 1, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co., Ltd to vacate entry of default

41

Aug. 2, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. of Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

42

Aug. 2, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. CORRECTED (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

43

Aug. 2, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for default judgment as to all Remaining Defendants

(Exhibit Schedule A of Defaulted Defendants)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

44

Aug. 2, 2024

MEMORANDUM by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in support of motion for default judgment 43

(Declaration of Sofia Quezada Hastings)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

45

Aug. 12, 2024

MOTION by Defendant Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co., Ltd for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion for default judgment 43 (AGREED)

46

Aug. 16, 2024

STIPULATION of Dismissal of Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co., identified as Defendant 150. Beautifulhalo (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

47

Aug. 22, 2024

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Crypton Future Media, Inc. of Devil Inspired (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

48

Aug. 23, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The agreed motion for extension of time to oppose plaintiff's motion for default judgment (Dckt. No. 45) is hereby granted. Defendant Guangzhou Baycheer Technology Co.'s response is due by August 26, 2024. Mailed notice.

49

Aug. 30, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for default judgment against all remaining defendants (Dckt. No. 43) is hereby granted. On July 25, 2024, this Court set a deadline of August 12, 2024 for a response, but that deadline has come and gone. Final Judgment Order to follow. The case is closed. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

50

Aug. 30, 2024

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 8/30/2024. Mailed notice.

51

Aug. 30, 2024

PERMANENT INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 8/30/2024. Mailed notice.

52

Sept. 3, 2024

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

53

Sept. 26, 2024

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment in the amount of $1,000 against Defendant MooncakeMaki (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

54

Oct. 28, 2024

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc.for Return of Bond

(Text of Proposed Order)(Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

55

Dec. 4, 2024

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for return of bond (Dckt. No. [54]) is hereby granted. Order to follow. Mailed notice

56

Dec. 4, 2024

ORDER Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 12/4/2024. Mailed notice.

57

Dec. 11, 2024

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment in the amount of $1,000 against Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

58

Jan. 14, 2025

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment in the amount of $1,000 against Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

59

May 30, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Crypton Future Media, Inc. for release of bond obligation (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

60

June 10, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for a return of the bond (Dckt. No. [59]) is hereby granted. The ten-thousand-dollar ($10,000) bond posted by Plaintiff, plus any interest accrued, is hereby released to Plaintiff's Counsel, Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa (Attn: Sofia Quezada Hastings). The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa. This Court vacates the part of its order dated December 4, 2024 (Dckt. No. [56]) that required the Clerk's Office to return the bond by certified mail. The case remains closed. Mailed notice.

61

June 11, 2025

FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment in the amount of $1,000 against Certain Defendants (Quezada Hastings, Sofia)

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