2025-cv-05407

COMPLAINT filed by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23490792.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC by Allyson M. Martin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC by Rachel S Miller

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. 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.

AMENDED complaint by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC against Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd., the Individuals and Entities Operating Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [11]

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [3] by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Based upon the filing of the notice of withdrawal 13, Plaintiff's motion to seal 3 is withdrawn. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents 2. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: The parties are ordered to file a Joint Initial Status Report for New Case by 7/3/25. A template for the report can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage under "Initial Status Conference and Status Report." A telephonic initial status hearing is set for 7/10/25 at 9:30AM. Attorneys/parties may appear by dialing: 1-650-479-3207 and entering access code: 2311 499 1046. No attendee code is required. Please review in advance the policies governing telephonic hearings that can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage on the court website. Mailed notice (gel,)

MOTION by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC for discovery Expedited

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[16] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 7/3/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery 16 is granted. Expedited discovery is warranted to obtain Defendant's contact information. Enter Order Authorizing Expedited Discovery. The motion hearing set for 7/3/25 17, the 7/3/25 joint initial status report deadline 15, and the 7/10/25 telephonic initial status hearing 9 are all stricken. If no other relief has been sought by 7/18/25, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report updating the Court on the progress of expedited discovery and proposed next steps in the case. Mailed notice.

ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/27/2025. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

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MEMORANDUM by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[20] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 7/23/2025 at 10:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's motion for electronic service [20] is granted. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with online marketplace defendants. Enter Order Authorizing Electronic Service of Process. Motion hearing set for 7/23/25 [23] is stricken. A status report regarding next steps is due by 8/25/25, if other appropriate relief has not been sought by that date. Mailed notice (gel,)

ORDER AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 7/21/2025. Mailed notice (gel,)

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. and the Individuals and Entities Operating Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. by Plaintiff Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendants Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd., and the Individuals and Entities Operating Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC as to Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. on 8/4/2025, answer due 8/25/2025; the Individuals and Entities Operating Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. on 8/4/2025, answer due 8/25/2025.

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC as to Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd. and the Individuals and Entities Operating Dongguan Topaz Costume Co., Ltd.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and the Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [29], this action is being dismissed without prejudice. All pending motions and deadlines are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel,)