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June 5, 2025 |
COMPLAINT filed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23583043. Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 |
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June 5, 2025 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1] |
3 |
June 5, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal |
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June 5, 2025 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
5 |
June 5, 2025 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. |
6 |
June 5, 2025 |
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. |
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June 5, 2025 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor |
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June 5, 2025 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Alexander Whang |
9 |
June 5, 2025 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton |
June 6, 2025 |
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. 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. NEW PARTIES: Artisan Star Art Store, AUDLFXDIY, bingchuanfaca, bivrten-Art Decor, BKOQF, btjdcrt, Buslint US, Cheesan, coolerDing-US, Creoate, DONUT FORGET US, enkuoyin1, enshishipingkehulianwangyouxiangongsi, FANGYIMINGMAOYI, fansyy, Fommy Direct, FRIZTY Store, Funny Supplies, Gimipats Decor, HAGOODAY, haiyang Zhao, HanRuiZaiShengZiYuan, henanlongbinnongyeyouxiangongsi, JABIBDILNMPI, jepuyaya, jinhuashimiaobafushiyouxiangongsi, jinhuashipingkaidianzishangwushanghang, jinhuashiyachengdianzishangwushanghang, JIttoU, Jozyanweiting, JUNIOO, KunMingLaiShengJunShangMaoYouXianGongSi1, Lawunala, libenliangdemeiguodian, LinYiShiYiFengJuXinCaiLiaoKeJiYouXianGongSi, liuyangtianhangjianhuwaituozhanyouxiangongsi, Livecool, MapleLeaf's Store, Meadow Studio, MoimTech, MOPURR, More For Sign, New Sky Tech, PIYEWO Womens Clothing Store, 10-15 Days Delivery, QuJingXianXianKeJi, RayRee-US, sen ye shang mao, Simimi art, SiWeiXingTongWangLu, taiyuanhangzhen-US, Tina Art store, TinGal, Unplug Studios, vercosee, Way2ez, WeiCuius, WORLDWORLD, xiamenshanyimaoyiyouxiangongsi, Ye qiu, YEECHAO Mini Blocks, YiMaShiXinWenWangLuo, yiwushidiaoqidianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, YLOKO, yulicuogeng, YWSYWS654 from US, zaxek, Zhongfeisigns, Zhouwenxingxing, ZhuZhouShiBeiHuQuYingJianShangMao, Znegqiang, A3ADPIWGFJNQO8, ABYBI0SJ40DH2, A2KK4YZHJENX46, A1IHF03VZTUMSV, AOCVSNPBHWP35, A37VC39BV2JG43, best1one, olindostore, toyschina2011, 9heritages.com, Anaslady, Balonatee, Camaelshirt Brand, Capitoneshirt Fashion LLC, clockcanvas, coscosmos, CubeBik, Customspig, fanshubus, hiddenmug, icoshero, JWFancy, Katycollection, kidzcountry, Lilotee, MensCompressionShirt, Milanoo, Mococity, Mrrionn Shop, My Hot posters, NATURE LOVE GIFT LTD, nysekai, Oxvistore, ozinpic, PartynPresent, Quda Halloween, Radpick Anime, Sportyzen, Stormteelife, TEES.DESIGN, Teezou, ToTee Clothing., Trendstees, Tshirt Meng, warmthone, Wear Customize, Xfrogpremium, Zattcap, AllTMIN, ARCTERYX ACADEMY, AWWWSHOP, BIG Wards, Catwoman costume, CHILLUP Shop, FancyNova, Fwordstshirt, HAOZINew, Heartexgift, Hengyu clothing franchise, JXHTHREEC, LaVenty, Luze Yayun, Mingbag, Mmsisnsh, MOOUKWXH, NYI Mans Closet, ROEXXWXH, RUTSV, SDD Tee, SHUKE STUIDO, SilhouetteSimplicity B, Sparkyy, Standout Tshirts, Sunny Jewel, This is the future, TKEQC, wenleian, WTEEES, aoxinyouchaung, dengkesm, hankai store, HUANGrr, In The Name Of Love, Moonlight Store, MQOUO Direct, Pinsurad, Posh Palette, Rawiri, Sassalilly, SHBOTQ Diret, shunliban, ShunPeng, TEE-A, TEE-S, xiangruiyf and XMZHIZI added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A |
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June 6, 2025 |
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. |
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June 6, 2025 |
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. |
12 |
June 9, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery |
13 |
June 9, 2025 |
MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[12] Declaration of Martin F. Trainor Exhibit 1 |
14 |
June 9, 2025 |
DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[13] Exhibit 1 |
15 |
June 9, 2025 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit 2, Parts 1-12 regarding declaration[14] Exhibit 2, Part 1 Exhibit 2, Part 2 Exhibit 2, Part 3 Exhibit 2, Part 4 Exhibit 2, Part 5 Exhibit 2, Part 6 Exhibit 2, Part 7 Exhibit 2, Part 8 Exhibit 2, Part 9 Exhibit 2, Part 10 Exhibit 2, Part 11 (Exhibit 2, Part 12) |
16 |
June 9, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) |
17 |
June 9, 2025 |
MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[16] Declaration of Martin F. Trainor Exhibit 1 |
18 |
June 9, 2025 |
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[16], motion for miscellaneous relief[3], motion for miscellaneous relief[12] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 6/12/2025 at 09:45 AM. |
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July 16, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [3]; Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint and expedited discovery [12]; and Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 4(f)(3) [16] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 7/30/2025, any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 7/23/2025. Law TME Law, P.C. is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days of the expiration of the TRO. 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. The case is set for a status hearing on 8/28/2025 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 8/21/2025, plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice. |
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July 16, 2025 |
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/16/2025. Mailed notice. |
21 |
July 17, 2025 |
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) THE PARTNERSHIPS and UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE "A" by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. |
22 |
July 17, 2025 |
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A |
27 |
July 22, 2025 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Document not scanned). (bi,) |
23 |
July 23, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order |
24 |
July 23, 2025 |
MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[23] Declaration of Martin F. Trainor |
25 |
July 23, 2025 |
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[23] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/30/2025 at 09:45 AM. |
26 |
July 28, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order [23] is granted to 8/13/2025. Mailed notice. |
28 |
Aug. 8, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
29 |
Aug. 8, 2025 |
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, on 8/8/2025, answer due 8/29/2025. Declaration of Sydney Fenton Exhibit A |
30 |
Aug. 8, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for preliminary injunction Exhibit A |
31 |
Aug. 8, 2025 |
MEMORANDUM by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[30] Declaration of Martin F. Trainor Exhibit 1 |
32 |
Aug. 8, 2025 |
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[30] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/13/2025 at 09:45 AM. |
33 |
Aug. 15, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
34 |
Aug. 18, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction [30] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following sealed documents: Schedule A to the Complaint [2], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Paul Varley [15], and the TRO [20]. Mailed notice. |
35 |
Aug. 19, 2025 |
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/19/2025. Mailed notice. |
36 |
Aug. 21, 2025 |
STATUS Report by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit A |
37 |
Aug. 22, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
38 |
Aug. 22, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
39 |
Aug. 25, 2025 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. to strike notice of voluntary dismissal[37] |
40 |
Aug. 25, 2025 |
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion to strike[39] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/29/2025 at 09:45 AM. |
41 |
Aug. 25, 2025 |
EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Exhibit A regarding notice of motion[40] |
42 |
Aug. 28, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Pursuant to the status report, plaintiff reports active settlement negotiations with multiple defendants. Plaintiff will move for default judgment at a later date where appropriate. Status hearing is reset for 10/28/2025 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance required). The plaintiff shall file a written status report by 10/21/2025. The court will enter a scheduling order in response to the status report. Motion to strike incorrectly filed document [39] is granted. Notice of Voluntary Dismissal docket no. [37] is stricken. Mailed notice. |
43 |
Aug. 29, 2025 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Unplug Studios by Shuai Zhang |
44 |
Aug. 29, 2025 |
STIPULATION regarding complaint[1] Stipulation to Extension of Time |
45 |
Aug. 29, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
46 |
Sept. 2, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her webpage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Stipulation to extension of time to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint [44] is granted to 9/12/2025. Mailed notice. |
47 |
Sept. 12, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to a certain defendant |
48 |
Sept. 12, 2025 |
First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Unplug Studios AND MOTION TO DISSOLVE THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION |
49 |
Sept. 12, 2025 |
MEMORANDUM by Unplug Studios in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim[48] and Motion to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction Exhibit Exhibit A Exhibit Exhibit B Exhibit Exhibit C Exhibit Exhibit D |
50 |
Sept. 12, 2025 |
NOTICE of Motion by Shuai Zhang for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim[48] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 9/19/2025 at 09:45 AM. |
51 |
Sept. 15, 2025 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Unplug Studios |
52 |
Sept. 19, 2025 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Unplug Studio's motion to dissolve the preliminary injunction and motion to dismiss [48] as follows: Plaintiff's response is due by 10/10/2025. Defendat's reply is due by 10/24/2025. Ruling set for 11/21/2025. The court will issue ruling by mail. Mailed notice. |
53 |
Sept. 19, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |
54 |
Sept. 26, 2025 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. as to certain Defendants |