2025-cv-01962

COMPLAINT filed by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23130999.

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. 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.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice.

EMAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

EMAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[3] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/11/2025 at 10:00 AM.

AMENDED complaint by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint 15

MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order 17

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

DECLARATION of Eric Gisolfi regarding memorandum in support of motion 18

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Exhibit 2 Parts 1-2 regarding declaration 20

Exhibit 2-1

(Exhibit 2-2)

MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 22

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 23

MEMORANDUM by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Establishing that Joinder is Proper

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum 25

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

Exhibit 7

(Exhibit 8)

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order 17, motion for miscellaneous relief 22 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/11/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 3/11/2025. Upon review of the Complaint, the Court questions whether joinder of 81 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum by 3/18/2025. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3], ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [17], and motion for electronic service [22] are entered and continued. Mailed notice.

Second AMENDED complaint by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. against AArt Gallery, the Individuals and Entities Operating AArt Gallery and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. Second Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [29]

MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for discovery Expedited

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery 31, motion for miscellaneous relief 22 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/25/2025 at 10:00 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. by Justin Tyler Joseph

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 3/25/2025. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [22], and motion for expedited discovery [31] are granted. Enter Order. Plaintiff withdraws the ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [17]. An in-person status hearing is set for 5/13/2025 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 3/25/2025. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) AArt Gallery and the Individuals and Entities Operating AArtGallery by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant AArt Gallery and the Individuals and Entities Operating AArt Gallery

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. as to AArt Gallery and the Individuals and Entities Operating AArt Gallery on 4/3/2025, answer due 4/24/2025.

Declaration of Luana Faria de Souza

(Exhibit A)(Faria De Souza, Luana)

MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. for default judgment as to Defendants Aart Gallery and the Individuals and Entities Operating Aart Gallery

(Exhibit A)

MEMORANDUM by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [39]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[40]

Exhibit 1

NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, [39] before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 5/13/2025 at 10:00 AM.

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 5/13/2025. Defendant did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 39 is granted in part. Default is entered in favor of Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. and against Defendant AArt Gallery. The Court will review plaintiff's proposed order and will enter a ruling at a later date. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [39] is granted. Default judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. and against Defendant AArt Gallery. Enter Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 6/11/2025. Mailed notice.

MAILED trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 06/11/25 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

(Certified minute entry)