2025-cv-03475

2025-cv-03475 Spin Master Ltd. et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Date :4/1/2025
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmGBC

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Date

Document

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April 1, 2025

COMPLAINT filed by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23285902.

Exhibit 1

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April 1, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

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April 1, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited for leave to file under seal

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April 1, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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April 1, 2025

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited

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April 1, 2025

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited

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April 1, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited by Justin R. Gaudio

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April 1, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited by Amy Crout Ziegler

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April 1, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited by Trevor Christian Talhami

10

April 1, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited by Madeline Halgren

April 1, 2025

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.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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April 2, 2025

MAILED Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

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April 2, 2025

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

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April 2, 2025

AMENDED complaint by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited against pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi and the Individuals and Entities Operating pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

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April 2, 2025

EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, 13

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April 2, 2025

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Under Seal 3 by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited

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April 2, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging infringement by 82 defendants. This case follows a pattern common to "Schedule A" cases where plaintiffs allege that defendants employ similar methods and "work in active concert" to infringe plaintiffs' intellectual property. But experience has shown that not all defendants named in a Schedule A case work together. More importantly, experience has shown that joinder under Fed. R. Civ. P. 20 is rarely appropriate in Schedule A cases. See, e.g., Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 9401, Dkt. 27 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 18, 2024). Accordingly, the Court raises the propriety of joinder and requires the plaintiff to file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder on or before April 16, 2025. Alternatively, by the same date, the plaintiff may file an amended complaint naming one or more defendants; however, if the plaintiff names multiple defendants, the plaintiff must show that joinder of those defendants is proper. All pending motions are hereby stayed pending resolution of the joinder issue. Mailed notice.

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May 5, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion to seal 3 is withdrawn pursuant to Dkt. No. 15. Mailed notice.

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May 5, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion to seal 3 is withdrawn pursuant to Dkt. No. 16. Mailed notice.

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July 1, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited for discovery Expedited

Exhibit 1

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July 1, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[19] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/8/2025 at 09:30 AM.

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July 2, 2025

ORDER: The plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [19] is granted. Signed by the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/2/2025. Mailed notice.

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July 14, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

Exhibit A

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July 14, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[22]

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July 14, 2025

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

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July 14, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[22] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/17/2025 at 09:30 AM.

Exhibit A

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July 15, 2025

ORDER AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS. Signed by the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/15/2025. Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process [22] is granted. The motion hearing is stricken. Mailed notice.

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July 15, 2025

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi and the Individuals and Entities Operating pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited

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July 16, 2025

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

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July 16, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited as to pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi and the Individuals and Entities Operating pizhoushifeinuowangluokejiyouxiangongsi on 7/16/2025, answer due 8/6/2025.

Declaration of Madeline B. Halgren

Exhibit A

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Aug. 11, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: Status hearing set for 9/2/2025 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice.

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Aug. 26, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited

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Aug. 27, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: Pursuant to the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [31], this case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

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Aug. 28, 2025

MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 8/27/2025 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

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