2024-cv-12464

COMPLAINT filed by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22799311.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd by Martin Francis Trainor

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd by Sydney Paige Fenton

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd by Alexander Whang

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. 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.)

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[11]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[12]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd Exhibit 3, Parts 1-6 regarding declaration[13]

Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 1

Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 2

Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 3

Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 4

Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 5

(Exhibit Exhibit 3, Part 6)

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[15]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

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 Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/20/2024: Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [3], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [11], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [15] are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 1/15/2025 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 1/15/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [3], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [11], and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [15] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A regarding complaint [2], and (2) Exhibit 3, Parts 1-6 regarding declaration [14]. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:15 a.m. on 1/15/2025 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/29/2025 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 1/15/2025. Mailed notice

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

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for extension of time to Deposit Bond

Civil Bond BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 cashiers check Receipt no. 100015680 posted by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd (Text entry; no document attached.)

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of extension of time[21]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[23]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

REGISTRY Deposit Information Form by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd. (Received at the Intake Counter on 1/24/25.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion for extension of time to deposit bond [21] and motion to extend the temporary restraining order [23] are granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order an additional 14 days to 2/12/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/29/2025 is stricken and reset for 2/12/2025 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule on 2/7/2025, answer due 2/28/2025.

Declaration of Alexander Whang

Exhibit A

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of motion for preliminary injunction[28]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

Exhibit 1

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic initial status hearing held on 2/12/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [28] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 3/26/2025 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants YICHAO Co.Ltd, SHENGMAN Co.Ltd by He Cheng

ANSWER to Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM filed by YICHAO Co.Ltd against Glitch Productions Pty Ltd, DOE. by YICHAO Co.Ltd

ANSWER to Complaint by SHENGMAN Co.Ltd

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

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

AMENDED Answer by YICHAO Co.Ltd to complaint[1], CROSSCLAIM by YICHAO Co.Ltd against DOE and dismissing Counterclaims previously filed against Plaintiff and DOE in initial Answer [36].

AMENDED Answer by SHENGMAN Co.Ltd to complaint[1] [First Amended Answer]

AMENDED Answer by YICHAO Co.Ltd to complaint[1] [Second Amended Answer]

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 3/26/2025. As stated on the record, the parties shall serve Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) initial disclosures by 4/9/2025. By 4/16/2025, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth: (1) a proposed case schedule, including deadlines for the completion of fact and expert discovery and the filing of dipositive motions; and (2) the parties' views regarding prospects for settlement and whether they request a referral to the magistrate judge for a settlement conference; and (3) any other matters the parties would like to discuss with the Court at the next status hearing. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/15/2025 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

MOTION by Defendants SHENGMAN Co.Ltd, YICHAO Co.Ltd for protective order [Unopposed]

Exhibit Ex. 1 - proposed Agreed Protective Order

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to a certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The parties' unopposed motion for protective order [47] is set for a telephonic motion hearing on 4/23/2025 at 9:45 AM. If the Court determines that a ruling can be made on the motion without the hearing, an order will be entered prior to the date striking the hearing. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

STATUS Report by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to certain Defendants

Order on Motion for Protective Order (Text entry; no document attached.)

ENTERED in Error.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The parties' unopposed motion for protective order [47] is granted. Enter Order. Telephonic motion hearing set for 4/23/2025 is stricken. In addition, having reviewed the parties' joint status report [50], the Court enters the following case schedule: fact discovery shall be completed by 10/16/2025 and dispositive motions shall be filed by 12/12/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/15/2025 [44] remains firm. Mailed notice

AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/23/2025.Mailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to a certain defendant

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd as to a certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/15/2025. As discussed on the record, the case is referred to the magistrate judge for discovery supervision, which includes authority to adjust the discovery schedule as necessary, and for a settlement conference. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/16/2025 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 180813117. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Beth W. Jantz for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision and settlement conference.

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: This case is hereby referred to the calendar of Magistrate Judge Daniel P. McLaughlin pursuant to Local Rule 72.1. Honorable Beth W. Jantz no longer assigned to the case. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin: This matter has been referred to Judge McLaughlin for discovery supervision and settlement. The parties are to file a joint status report by 7/21/25 detailing their discovery progress and any prospects of settlement. If the parties decide they would like to participate in a settlement conference, they may notify the Court at any time prior to the status date. Mailed notice

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to certain defendant

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd to approve consent judgment (AGREED) Presented before District Judge

STATUS Report Joint by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd Presented before District Judge

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin: In light of the Joint Status Report [63], Stipulation of Dismissal [61], and Motion to Approve Consent Judgment [62], all matters relating to the referral of this action have been resolved. The case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Glitch Productions Pty Ltd for default judgment as to all Defendants with the exception of Defendant YICHAO Co.Ltd

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [65]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[66]

Exhibit 1

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of a consent judgment as to a certain defendant [62] and motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A, with the exception of a certain defendant [65] will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 9/16/2025 at 9:15 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

Regarding Proposed Consent Judgment (Joint) STATEMENT by Glitch Productions Pty Ltd

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 9/16/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's agreed motion for entry of a consent judgment as to a certain defendant [62] and motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A, with the exception of a certain defendant [65] are entered and continued. By 9/30/2025, Plaintiff shall file either an amended motion for consent judgment or a supplement that includes evidence of Defendant's consent to the requested relief. Telephonic status hearing set for 10/2/2025 at 10:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to a certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 10/2/2025. The parties having filed a stipulation for dismissal, the agreed motion for entry of a consent judgment as to a certain Defendant [62] is terminated as moot. Motion by Plaintiff for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified on Schedule A, with the exception of a certain Defendant [65] is granted. Enter Default Judgment. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (jn,)

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 10/8/2025. Mailed notice. (jn,)

MAILED Closing Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

Closing Minute Entry dated 10/2/2025