2024-cv-03062

COMPLAINT filed by Toho Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21863918.

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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

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

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

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. by John Wilson

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

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Sealed Schedule A

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. 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.

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

MOTION by Plaintiff Toho 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 Toho Co., Ltd. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 11

Declaration Ueda Declaration

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 4)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 1 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 2 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 3 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 4 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 5 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 6 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 7 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 8 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 9 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 10 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 11 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 12 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 13 of Ueda Declaration

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 Part 14 of Ueda Declaration

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Toho Co., Ltd.

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages 10, motion to seal document 7, motion for temporary restraining order, 11 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 4/22/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal 7 ; Plaintiff's motion to exceed page limitation 10 ; and Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery and service of process by mail and/or electronic publication 11 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 5/14/2024 any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 5/7/2024. 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 of the expiration of the TRO. 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. The case is set for a status hearing on 6/17/2024 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 6/10/2024 plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice.

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 4/30/2024. Mailed notice.

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

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 34 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/10/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to extend temporary restraining order 34 is granted to 5/28/2024. Mailed notice.

SURETY BOND in the amount of $10,000 posted by Toho Co., Ltd. (Document not scanned)

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NEW PARTIES: masrapael, masaidah, MarvinWardlow, MarshaRaeChenoweth, MargarettBuchholt55, LYNDASTAUFFERWOODRING, LossDoll, LISAANNWEIDMAN, liodramanna, lepassepatu, lebaraniini, LarryTiepelman, laptopdaun, landoNoris, kurniawatin, kroos-sell, kristinayounga, koolbes, kodomodom, kluargacovid, kipinee, KevinHopkins, KathrynTejero, JUNIUSRUFUSWRENN, jubahedah, JosephWheeler, JohnGilman, JodeyDees, jennyslifeart, JaysenBDraney, JasonConnor, JAMESETOLER, jajanane, infashionis, indahhujan, hunhunar, Hiseque88, Helenrichardiw, hariyarno, godongdurian, gilinglemah, GeorgeKniceley, GaseboArt, Garylowareng, garings, FREDLEETEMPLE, franceshung, fluffnestart, EvonneBarbee, evelsymalkja, eunicecarter, ErzsebetMiskolczi, ertedua, ElveraFeaster, EDWARDLAMARWILLIAMS, drssptn, DonnaKowalsky, dirimukasih, DaresMozie, DanielAllanMooney, DanallieBurnsworth, CurtisBunch, clubhouses19, clarencemaryellen, CHERYLANNTOMPKINS, calonmantune, BrianHeinrichs, boehmws, benedictdacost, banyubiruputih, bamboodegrees155, aryasaluku, arahtimur, anythingg3d, AnthonyFletcher and AliceCCughan added to case caption.

NEW PARTIES: zzjamiebal, zreegtatiko, ykoyspretzo, yergotboseg, yenbuihv, vutuyencanloskqv, vanniasestreo, vandatmelimy, thegrumpystrangers, thebabylonbee, tenbomhunba, TanaSantiago, tamhoai67, syskpodcast, supinkoli, SHOPUYTHR, SHOPUTHUER, SHOPODAA, SHOPO-Artist, SHOPERTHING, SHHOO8Y, shannone, serayadelima, sengul, samucobazmih, salmdon, rungclnevels, RoyLMccullough, racheljohn60, puyerpmh, Printshirts, piruzkatold, pinkanzee, phanhyhanh0ogljl, peppapotters, paxtonmagee737k7r, opobener, ontiveroshattonnpdzzs, okireu, noblericacop, NitaEvans89, ngoctuanqt, neyasorocqx, nestoeguynaih, narumi, NancyLCollins, mpamecelenyf, monahankirchnernm9pl7, mhaseriday, maulergezeln, markeavera, lteifwvera5, lombokwetan, lelapottscepgl9, kuticvijuvar, kutakochalzs, kuceksek, kimloan89, kentuckydungeo, KelseyStephanie, karendmayaq, justynvalentinem, jummaybe09, Joppepgib628, joeysartwrld, Jessica Jones76, jeovahmhae, JenniferElainePalmer, janurhijo@outlook.com, Jamkafin47, iyaniyano, Ionelin6294, Indensao52, hieuhoang1299, heocaca, helenadoodles and havebecause2 added to case caption.

MOTION by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

MEMORANDUM by Toho Co., Ltd. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 38

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 38

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 38 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/29/2024 at 09:45 AM.

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

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Toho Co., Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 5/23/2024, answer due 6/13/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 38 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following documents: Plaintiff's Complaint Dkt. No. 1, Schedule A to the Complaint Dkt. No. 8, Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Koji Ueda Dkt. Nos. 13 - 26 and the TRO Dkt. No. 33. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/29/2024. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction as to Certain Defendants

MEMORANDUM by Toho Co., Ltd. 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 Elaine E. Bucklo on 6/5/2024 at 09:45 AM.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Toho Co., Ltd. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 5/30/2024, answer due 6/20/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for entry of preliminary injunction against Defendant Nos. 9, 23, 38, 120, 178 and 207 45 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order against Defendant Nos. 9, 23, 38, 120, 178 and 207. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following sealed documents: Plaintiff's Schedule A to the Complaint Dkt. No. 8, Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Koji Ueda Dkt. Nos. 13 - 26 and the TRO Dkt. No. 33. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 6/4/2024. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report by Toho Co., Ltd.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report. Plaintiff will move for default judgment against non- dismissed defendants by 8/1/2024. Status hearing is reset for 8/8/2024 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance required). The plaintiff shall file a written status report by 8/1/2024. The court will enter an order in response to the status report. Mailed notice. (jn,)

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd.

CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd.

MOTION by Plaintiff Toho Co., Ltd. for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A

(Exhibit A)

MEMORANDUM by Toho Co., Ltd. in support of motion for default judgment 56

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 56

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment 56 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/17/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo:Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants Identified in Schedule A 56 is reset for 8/8/2024 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report by Toho Co., Ltd.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the defendants identified in Schedule A 56 is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond posted in the amount of ten thousand dollar ($10,000) via certified mail to counsel of record for Plaintiff to 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 Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/1/2024. Mailed notice.

MAILED copyright report with order dated 8/1/2024 to Registrar, Washington DC

MAILED trademark report with order dated 8/1/2024 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED original ten-thousand-dollar (10,000) surety bond posted by Toho Co., Ltd. to Michael A. Hierl Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd Three First National Plaza 70 West Madison Street Suite 4000 Chicago, IL 60602 via certified mail # 9589 0710 5270 0579 7784 13.

RETURN of CERTIFIED RECEIPT Number 9589 0710 5270 0579 7784 13. (Received by Clerk's Office Mail Room on 8/20/24).

SATISFACTION of Judgment