2024-cv-13005

COMPLAINT filed by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22859389.

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CIVIL Cover Sheet

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for leave to file Documents Under Seal

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. by James Edward Judge

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. by Zareefa Burki Flener

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. Unredacted Complaint

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (Text entry; no document attached.)

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. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Schedule A

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(Ex.11)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff is instructed to file its Local Rule 3.2 notice of affiliates on or before 01/17/2025. Mailed notice

STANDING ORDER IN "SCHEDULE A" CASES Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 12/20/2024.Mailed notice

ORDER: An initial status report is due on or before February 19, 2025. Counsel and parties are directed to familiarize themselves with the pretrial procedures in Judge Gottschall's case management packet, which is available from the court's website at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Please pay particular attention to the requirement to exchange initial disclosures within 14 days of the parties' initial discovery planning conference and the court's requirement that the parties are to explore settlement opportunities and identify areas of agreement prior to the filing of the first status report. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C) and 26(f)(2).If, by the due date of the scheduled status report, defendants have not been served, plaintiff should send an email to the chambers email account, chambers_gottschall@ilnd.uscourts.gov, to reset the status date. Counsel in cases removed from another court should follow these procedures to the extent applicable. See the order and Judge Gottschall's case management packet for further details. Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 12/20/2024. Mailed notice

MAILED Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. by Ying Chen

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. by Marko Romeo Zoretic

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Case reassigned to the Honorable Sara L. Ellis for all further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 40.4. Mailed notice

(Request for Reassignment)

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for leave to file excess pages

SEALED MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and alternative service

Declaration of Marko R. Zoretic

Brief in Support of Motion

Declaration of Eyad Aboabdo

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(Ex.18 to Aboabdo Declaration)

NOTICE of Motion by James Edward Judge for presentment of Sealed motion, 16, motion for leave to file 3, motion for leave to file excess pages 15 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 1/16/2025 at 01:45 PM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motions for leave to file excess pages 17 and for entry of a temporary restraining order 18. The Court sets a status date for 2/4/2025 at 9:45 AM. Plaintiff should file any motion for preliminary injunction and notice it for presentment at the next status date. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 1/16/2025.

ORDER: Having reviewed the documents filed by Plaintiff under seal and finding no basis to seal certain documents, the Court orders the Clerk to unseal Docket Nos. 6, [6-7 to 6-10], 16, [16-2], [16-4 to 16-24]. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 1/16/2025. Mailed notice

cash BOND in the amount of $ 14000 Rcpt. No: 100015573 posted by Chubby Gorilla, Inc.

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order

NOTICE of Motion by James Edward Judge for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 22 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/4/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for extension of the temporary restraining order 22. The Court extends the temporary restraining order through 2/13/2025. Should Plaintiff need a further extension beyond that date, it should file a motion. The Court strikes the status date set for 2/4/2025 and resets it to 2/13/2025 at 1:45 PM. Plaintiff should file any motion for preliminary injunction and notice the motion for presentment at the next status date. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Zhengding Haolan I/e Co., Ltd. and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc.

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

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for preliminary injunction

Schedule A

MEMORANDUM by Chubby Gorilla, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[27]

NOTICE of Motion by James Edward Judge for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[27] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/13/2025 at 01:45 PM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [27]. The Court strikes the status date set for 2/13/2025 and resets it to 3/13/2025 at 1:45 PM. Plaintiff should file any motion for default and for default judgment and notice the motion for presentment at the next status date. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 2/14/2025. Mailed notice.

NEW PARTIES: Zhengding Haolan I/e Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Lelote Technology Co., Ltd., Hebei Rongyuan Plastic Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen Ibottle Packing Co., Ltd., Shadong Simplife Housewares Co., LTD., Shandong United Mebong Imp.&exp. Co., Ltd., Taizhou Chenran Packaging Technology Co., Ltd, Anhui Avantis Packaging Technology Co., Ltd., Yiwu Jialin Packaging Co., LTD., Shenzhen Zeyishan Technology Limited, Shenzhen SixingdaTechnology Co., LTD., Shaoxing Yesdo Packaging Technology Co., ltd, Hebei Mengmunuda Technology Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Lanwei Packaging Technology Co., Ltd./Taizhou Lanwei Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. by Brian P O'Donnell (O'Donnell, Brian)

MOTION by Attorney Marko R. Zoretic to withdraw as attorney for Chubby Gorilla, Inc. No party information provided

NOTICE of Motion by Marko Romeo Zoretic for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 33 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/11/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to withdraw the appearance of counsel [33] and withdraws the appearance of Knobbe Martens LLP and Marko R. Zoretic as counsel for Plaintiff. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. for default judgment as to All Remaining Defendants

(Schedule A)

MEMORANDUM by Chubby Gorilla, Inc. in support of motion for default judgment 37

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference hearing held. As stated on the record, plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment [37] is continued to 3/20/2025 at 1:45 p.m. in order for plaintiff to file a proper notice of presentment. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Motion by James Edward Judge for presentment of motion for default judgment[37] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/20/2025 at 01:45 PM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for default and for default judgment 37. The Court enters judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants identified in amended Schedule A. Case terminated. Emailed notice

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/2/2025:Emailed notice

MAILED Closing Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

(Closing Judgment Order dated 4/2/2025)

MOTION by Plaintiff Chubby Gorilla, Inc. to amend/correct terminated case, Default Judgment 42

Ex. 1

(Proposed Amended Final Judgment Order)

NOTICE of Motion by James Edward Judge for presentment of motion to amend/correct 44 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/15/2025 at 09:30 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to amend the final judgment order 44. [Enter Amended Final Judgment Order]. No appearance required on 4/15/2025. Emailed notice

AMENDED FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/14/2025:Emailed notice