2025-cv-05168

COMPLAINT filed by NHL Enterprises, L.P.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23465812.

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. Schedule A regarding complaint 1

MOTION by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by NHL Enterprises, L.P.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by NHL Enterprises, L.P.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Allyson M. Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Kahlia Roe Halpern

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. 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 Georgia N Alexakis: The Court grants plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [3]. Upon review of the complaint, the Court sua sponte raises the propriety of joining 92 defendants in a single action. By 5/27/25, plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of this Court's orders in Bug Art Limited v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 7777, Dkt. 28 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 28, 2024), and Anagram International v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12194, Dkt. 87 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 5/27/25 with a smaller subset of defendants along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. No motion for an ex parte temporary restraining order should be filed in this matter without counsel first consulting this Court's order in Wham-O Holding v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12523, Dkt. 39 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 20, 2025).

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Initial status hearing is set for 7/17/25 at 9:30 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1719. By 7/10/25, the parties shall file a Joint Initial Status Report that complies with the Court's standing order, which can be found on the Court's website. If the defendant(s) have not been served by the initial status hearing date, counsel for Plaintiff must contact the Courtroom Deputy to reschedule the status hearing and the date for filing the Joint Initial Status Report.

AMENDED complaint by NHL Enterprises, L.P. against anliquan9389, the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389 and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, 13

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal 3 by NHL Enterprises, L.P.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (jn,)

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

MOTION by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. for discovery Expedited

MOTION by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by NHL Enterprises, L.P. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 19

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 20

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 19, motion for discovery 18 before Honorable Georgia N Alexakis on 6/5/2025 at 09:30 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: The Court grants plaintiff's motions for expedited discovery and electronic service of process 18, 19. No appearance is required on 6/5/25. The Court finds that expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants. The Court also finds that electronic service does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with the online marketplace defendants. The Court decides these issues, however, without the benefit of adversarial presentation. If any defendant were to appear and object, the Court will take a fresh look at the issues of electronic service and expedited discovery as well as any issues related to personal jurisdiction. Enter Order, as modified by the Court.

ORDER Signed by the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis on 6/4/25.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) anliquan9389 and the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389 by Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P.

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendants anliquan9389 and the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389

SUMMONS Returned Executed by NHL Enterprises, L.P. as to anliquan9389 on 6/11/2025, answer due 7/2/2025; the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389 on 6/11/2025, answer due 7/2/2025.

Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern

Exhibit A

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Justin Tyler Joseph

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff NHL Enterprises, L.P. by Justin Tyler Joseph

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by NHL Enterprises, L.P. as to anliquan9389 and the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Per plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [30], pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1), this case is dismissed without prejudice as to defendants anliquan9389 and the Individuals and Entities Operating anliquan9389. Civil case terminated.

MAILED trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 7/9/25 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.