2024-cv-07620

COMPLAINT filed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22396527.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for leave to file under Seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Notice of Claims involving Trademarks by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Andrew Daniel Burnham

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Lucas Allen Peterson

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. 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.

AMENDED complaint by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd against Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd. and the Individuals and Entities operating Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd. and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [11]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3 is granted. Status hearing set for 9/23/24 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: On or before 10/22/24, the parties shall file a joint initial status report in accordance with the template available on the Court's website under the case management procedure titled "Initial Status Report for Newly Filed Cases." The parties shall also review all of the case management procedures and standing orders available on the Court's website, including the Court's case management procedure for motions to dismiss. The 9/23/24 tracking status hearing is stricken and re-set to 11/4/24 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Quinn Bradley Guillermo

MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for discovery Expedited

MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]

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STATUS Report Pursuant to [14] by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [16] and motion for electronic service of process [17] are granted. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it effectively communicates the pendency of this action to defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants. The 11/4/24 tracking status hearing is stricken and re-set to 12/20/24 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice

ORDER Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings on 10/24/2024. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd. and the Individuals and Entities operating Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd. and the Individuals and Entities operating Fuzhou Xuance Trade Co., Ltd. on 11/12/2024, answer due 12/3/2024.

Declaration of Andrew D. Burnham

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to a Certain Defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal 24, which is self-effectuating under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). All pending deadlines and hearings are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.