2025-cv-13652

COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Wumei Lin; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24316379.

Exhibit 1 to the Complaint

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

(Exhibit 3 to the Complaint)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, 1

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

(Exhibit 3 to the Complaint)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal

Declaration of Joseph W. Drotwer in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

(Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal 4

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Wumei Lin

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Joseph Wendell Droter

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (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.)

EMAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for service by publication, Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery

Memorandum in Support of Motion for Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery

(Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery)

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for temporary restraining order

Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of J. Droter

Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of J. Droter

(Declaration of Wumei Lin In support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for temporary restraining order 13

(Exhibit 6 to the Declaration of J. Droter)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FRCP 4(f)(3) and expedited discovery FRCP 45 [12], and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [13] are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 12/8/2025 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by William Brees

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 12/8/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4], motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FRCP 4(f)(3) and expedited discovery FRCP 45 [12], and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [13] are granted. Plaintiff shall email a revised draft temporary restraining order to the Court's proposed order emailbox. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain document nos. [2], [5], and [14] under seal until further order of this Court. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/22/2025 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 12/22/2025. Having reviewed Plaintiff's revised proposed temporary restraining order, the order is granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order and Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery Order. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:30 a.m. 12/22/2025 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/5/2026 at 10:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 12/22/2025. Mailed notice

ELECTRONIC SERVICE AND EXPEDITED DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 12/22/2025. Mailed notice

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A by Plaintiff Wumei Lin

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 50,000.00 posted by Wumei Lin. (Document not imaged) (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/30/25)

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.

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Wumei Lin as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A on 1/2/2026, answer due 1/23/2026.

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for preliminary injunction

Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/5/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [26] is entered and continued. Any opposition to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction shall be filed by 1/12/2026. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2), the Court finds good cause to extend the Temporary Restraining Order until 1/20/2026 to allow time for parties to receive notice of the motion and file any written oppositions. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal document nos. [2], [5], [14], and [19]. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days, instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Term inate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic motion hearing set for 1/20/2026 at 9:45 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

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.

NEW PARTIES: HEILUU go, Belle vie, Chenxing1996-shop, THALAFORGE OUTDOORS, ZAFUL Fashion Store, Yotexa-US, Sunny Nook Market, Barstory, Spicy Wardrobe, COCKRELL SHOP LLC, love life love flowers, Ximonkey, PopularBeauty, ShineFast sport, CampfireCrest, TerraZoom, Happy little ant, Jujhdg Shop, LumaSwim, Ywyusu, plus size women dress, S elegant, TrailVibe, Shuangkong Outdoor and zhoukun-shop added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Easy-Bra, EnergyRun shop, SPORTS LINE, BerryVogue, SereneWear2025, Tropic Allure, Happy Trails, JAGGO, zlnzshop, Zephyron, Itsmehaha, Bernadette0091, lutrystore, Chic Girl shop, Victoryshop2, NovaGear X, Wu Xiaoqiao's shop, Outdoor Equitments, Speedcheese, Mengzhao Trading, lsss shoppp, Weng Chun outdoor sports Shop, HZVHGV, Yutongs, Yuszasj, Liulin66, DSCDLO, Rnrui, Kaiiio and Aria Trek shop added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 1/20/2026. Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/20/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [26] is granted. By 1/27/2026, Plaintiff shall file a supplemental submission that reflects the sales revenue numbers for each Defendant and, if available, the amounts restrained. Plaintiff is granted leave to file the document under seal. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/12/2026 at 9:30 AM. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Supplement in Compliance with Docket 29

MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for default judgment as to 55 Defaulting Defendants

Memorandum in support of Motion for Default Judgment

Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in support of Motion for Default Judgment

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Joseph W. Droter

Declaration of Wumei Lin in support of Motion for Default Judgment

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants [32] will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 2/12/2026 at 9:30 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of 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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 2/12/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants [32] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice

ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 2/12/2026: Mailed notice

EMAILED Copyright report with certified copy of minute order dated 2/12/26 to Registrar, Washington DC