SS Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A

COMPLAINT filed by SS Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24305867.

Schedule A

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CIVIL Cover Sheet

MOTION by Plaintiff SS Inc. for leave to file documents under seal

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff SS Inc. by James Edward Judge

MOTION by Plaintiff SS Inc. for leave to file documents under seal

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (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.)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff SS Inc. Unredacted Complaint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging infringement by 294 defendants. This case follows a pattern common to "Schedule A" cases where plaintiffs allege that defendants employ similar methods and "work in active concert" to infringe plaintiffs' intellectual property. But experience has shown that not all defendants named in a Schedule A case work together. More importantly, experience has shown that joinder under Fed. R. Civ. P. 19 and 20 is rarely appropriate in Schedule A cases. Accordingly, the Court raises the propriety of joinder and requires the plaintiff to file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder at least 7 days before the filing of the motion for temporary restraining order. Alternatively, by the same date, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint and amended Schedule A reducing the number of defendants. However, if Plaintiff names multiple defendants, Plaintiff must show that joinder of those defendants is proper. The Court directs Plaintiff to this Court's standing order in Schedule A cases regarding joinder on the Court's website. Mailed notice.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MOTION by Plaintiff SS Inc. for leave to file documents under seal

AMENDED complaint by SS Inc. against John Doe and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A

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SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff SS Inc. Unredacted Amended Complaint

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's motions for leave to file documents under seal [3], [5], and [10] are granted. Counsel of record is reminded that pursuant to Local Rule 5.3 and this Court's standing orders, all motions are to be noticed up for presentment before this Court. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff SS Inc. by Ying Chen

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 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.

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 1/5/2026: Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff SS Inc. by Zareefa Burki Flener

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by SS Inc.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: An in-person status hearing is set for 2/20/2026 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by SS Inc. as to Defendant condoropticsoutdoor

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice. Status hearing set for 2/20/2026 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

EMAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 2/10/26 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA