2025-cv-00849

COMPLAINT filed by Hallmark Licensing, LLC ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BILNDC-22997452.

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Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hallmark Licensing, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Hallmark Licensing, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Rachel S Miller

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Madeline Halgren

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Steven C. Seeger. 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.

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

AMENDED complaint by Hallmark Licensing, LLC against Shenzhen Golden Darcy Technology Co., Ltd. and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: An initial status report is due by April 21, 2025. 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.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Jennifer Van Nacht

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal (Dckt. No. 3) is hereby denied for the reasons stated by the 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.

MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for discovery Expedited

MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Hallmark Licensing, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: At the plaintiff's request, the deadline to file a joint initial status report is extended to June 10, 2025. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery (Dckt. No. [19]) is hereby granted. Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process (Dckt. No. [20]) is hereby granted. Order to follow.Mailed notice

ORDER GRANTING EXPEDITED THIRD-PARTY DISCOVERY AND ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 4/25/2025. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Shenzhen Golden Darcy Technology Co., Ltd. by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Shenzhen Golden Darcy Technology Co., Ltd.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: On April 25, 2025, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion for expedited third-party discovery and electronic service of process (Dckt. No. [25]). The Court permitted third parties 14 days to respond to discovery requests. Plaintiff had an obligation to serve those requests in a timely manner. Plaintiff must file a status report by May 9, 2025. Plaintiff must serve process by May 23, 2025. The Court expects Plaintiff to keep this case moving along. The Court directs the parties to engage in meaningful, good faith settlement discussions at the earliest opportunity. A failure to comply will lead to appropriate relief, including dismissal. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Hallmark Licensing, LLC as to Shenzhen Golden Darcy Technology Co., Ltd. on 5/9/2025, answer due 5/30/2025.

Declaration of Madeline B. Halgren

Exhibit A

STATUS Report pursuant to [28] by Hallmark Licensing, LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed the status report. (Dckt. No. 30) The answer is due by May 30, 2025. If Defendant misses the deadline, then Plaintiff must file a motion for the entry of default within two business days. A response is due two week later. A failure to comply will lead to appropriate relief, including dismissal or the entry of judgment. The Court directs the parties to engage in good faith, energetic settlement discussions. Plaintiff must press the case forward in a diligent manner, with a sense of purpose. Plaintiff must serve a copy of this order and file a certificate of service. Mailed notice

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC regarding text entry, 31

(Exhibit A)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Hallmark Licensing, LLC as to Defendant Shenzhen Golden Darcy Technology Co., Ltd.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed the notice of voluntary dismissal (Dckt. No. 33), which is self-effectuating under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The complaint is dismissed without prejudice. The case is closed. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.