2025-cv-05025

COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23452890.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Rachel S Miller

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Lucas Allen Peterson

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

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 Mary M. Rowland. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

NEW PARTIES: rizhaojuezhishaomao, Rossy Inc, SenRuya, sexichuanmei, Shulin International, SLHSGW, songwei0123, Sopoloray, StarStudio35, SZXT, TBV Shop, THIHADU, tongsudianzishangwu, VMCA, WAYWAYWAY, Xbdian, XiaMenShiYanYanPinShangMaoYouXianGongSi, XIN DONG LI, Xmyws, XroVindao, Xuannier, Yatufom, yeqiangltd, YEXINGSHOP, Ysqool-US, zhangxiangxiang2024, ZHENGDANHAO-US7, ZhiRain, zou-peng, Anlin, CYnew, DengLianFeng, Dhail shop, Harbrot Toys Co.,Ltd, JianLongWireless, Kuluii, Leyu-US, luoxue, ngzhoulinbiaoshangmaoyo, Shadudu, sksloeg, SYGTA, Wanneng Shop, Woosien, Xinfei, Yaohongxing, Yoahizfa, YUFAN, yuxiangxun shop and zhanjiangshishumintaojinmaoyiyouxiangongsi added to case caption.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[13]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]

DECLARATION of Jack Schecter regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[16]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[18]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[19]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [13] is granted. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [3] and motion for electronic service of process [18] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Mailed notice.

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 5/13/2025.

Registry Deposit Information Form by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 86,000.00 posted by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[26]

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/21/2025, answer due 6/11/2025.

Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Response to motion for preliminary injunction due 6/6/25. Status report due 6/13/25. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

STATUS Report per [30] by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the status report [32]. No party has responded to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [26]. Motion for preliminary injunction [26] granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff is ordered to add all Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. In addition, is a link to video instructions for Plaintiff to view on how to Add Terminate Party https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Videos.aspx?folder=_cmecf&play=Add_Terminate.mp4. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 6/16/2025. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants

(Exhibit A)

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 38

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 39

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Responses to the motion for default are due 7/24/25. Status report due 7/31/25. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

STATUS Report pursuant to [42] by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

Exhibit A

RESPONSE by Defendant XIN DONG LI to withdraw the plaintiff's unjustified TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) infringement compliant against our amazon store(XIN DONG LI) (Exhibits) (Received via pro se online portal on 7/31/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The court has reviewed the status report 44. Plaintiff's motion for default is granted except as to the store XIN DONG LI. That store has filed a late response, pro se 45. Enter Order. Plaintiff is to make every effort to resolve the matter as to that entity. Status report due 8/25/25. Mailed notice.

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 8/1/2025. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to strike Response[45]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Response to the motion by Sony to strike the response by XIN DONG LI is due 8/15/25. Failure to respond to the motion may result in the court striking the response filed by XIN DONG LI 45. Status report due 8/21/25. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

STATUS Report per 46 and 49 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the status report 51. The Court grant's Plaintiff's motion to strike 48 the response the was filed pro se by Defendant XIN DONG LI 45. It is not permissible to a corporate defendant like XIN DONG LI to appear pro se in court. United States v. Hagerman, 545 F.3d 579, 581 (7th Cir. 2008) (citations omitted). Plaintiff is to file a status report or motion for default regarding this final defendant by 9/3/25. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for default judgment as to Defendant XIN DONG LI (Def. No. 37)

(Exhibit A)

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment, 53

(Exhibit 1)

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 54

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Response to motion for default to 9/25/25. Status report due 9/30/25. Mailed notice.

NOTICE to the court regarding financial hardship, prior opposition, and REQUEST for additional time to obtain counsel by Defendant XIN DONG LI (Received via pro se online portal on 9/17/2025)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to strike MOTION by Defendant XIN DONG LI for extension of time 57

(Exhibit A)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court will grant Defendant XIN DONG LI until 10/10/25 to find counsel. This defendant has already had since July to find counsel. 45 52. Dates set at docket 56 are stricken. Response to motion for default due 10/20/25. Status report due 10/27/25. Plaintiff's motion to strike 58 denied. Defendant's request for extension 57 is granted.Mailed notice.