2025-cv-00971

COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23017001.

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Merch Traffic, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Kahlia Roe Halpern

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John Robert Blakey. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. 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 Merch Traffic, LLC against zenglixiong, and the Individuals and Entities Operating zenglixiong and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [11]

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

(List of Tradmarks, Ex. 1)

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for discovery Expedited

Exhibit 1

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

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]

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

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[17], motion for discovery[16] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/7/2025 at 11:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Plaintiff initially filed a complaint seeking to sue 69 separate defendants in this single trademark infringement suit, see [1], [2]. Once the case was reassigned to this Court, however, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint, which names just one Defendant, and thus avoids any joinder issues. See [11], [12]. Plaintiff may thus proceed on its amended complaint [11]. Additionally, based upon Plaintiff's submissions, the Court grants Plaintiff's motions for expedited discovery [16] and for leave to serve Defendant electronically [17]. The Court strikes the 5/7/25 Notice of Motion date as to both motions. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) zenglixiong and the Individuals and Entities Operating zenglixiong by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to zenglixiong and the Individuals and Entities Operating zenglixiong.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to Individuals and Entities Operating zenglixiong, The on 5/12/2025, answer due 6/2/2025; zenglixiong on 5/12/2025, answer due 6/2/2025.

Declaration of Luana Faria de Souza

(Exhibit A)(Faria De Souza, Luana)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to zenglixiong and the Individuals and Entities Operating zenglixiong (Faria De Souza, Luana)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Pursuant to the notice of voluntary dismissal, [25], this case is dismissed without prejudice under Rule 41(a). The Court strikes all set dates and deadlines. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.