2025-cv-03547

COMPLAINT filed by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23293419.

Exhibit 1

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

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

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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

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

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

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

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

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. 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 Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging infringement by 81 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 [INSERT]. 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.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

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

(Exhibit 1)

EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, 14

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

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

Exhibit 1

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[17] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/8/2025 at 09:30 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: The plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [17] is granted. Mailed notice.

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/3/2025. Mailed notice.

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

MEMORANDUM by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[21]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[22]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[21] before Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/17/2025 at 09:30 AM.

Exhibit A

ORDER AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS. Signed by the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel on 7/15/2025. Plaintiffs' motion for electronic service of process [21] is granted. The motion hearing is stricken. Mailed notice.

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

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

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

Declaration of Madeline B. Halgren

Exhibit A

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Spin Master Ltd., Spin Master Toys UK Limited as to Defendant Xie FU and the Individuals and Entities Operating Xie FU

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeremy C. Daniel: Pursuant to the Notice of Dismissal [29], this case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.