2025-cv-14336

COMPLAINT filed by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24391734.

(Exhibit 1)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Michael A. Hierl

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by William Benjamin Kalbac

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Robert Payton Mcmurray

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by John Wilson

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. by Elizabeth Aubree Miller

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Sealed Schedule A

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Direct assignment. (Civil Category Direct).

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.

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication

MEMORANDUM by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 12

Declaration Paragoso Declaration

Exhibit 1

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 4)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Exhibit 2 to Paragoso Declaration regarding memorandum in support of motion, 13

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Figueroa Declaration

Exhibit Figueroa Exhibit A

(Exhibit Figueroa Exhibit B)

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff represents on the civil cover sheet 2 that "This case is a refiling of case number 25-CV-10453 previously dismissed by Judge Harjani." Upon review of the record in 25-CV-10453, the case was not dismissed by Judge Harjani. In 25-CV-10453, the Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on 10/3/2025 against a single defendant and proceeded to litigate the matter until a final judgment was entered on 12/3/2025. Plaintiff identified incorrect information in the civil cover sheet. As such, this case has been improperly assigned to Judge Harjani under Local Rule 40.3(b)(2) because it is not a refiling of a dismissed case. The Clerk is directed to reassign this case pursuant to Local Rule 40.2(a). Plaintiff is cautioned to ensure this does not happen again in future cases. Mailed notice

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Pursuant to the entry by the Hon. Sunil R. Harjani on December 5, 2025, the cases listed below were identified as improperly assigned to him, under Local Rule 40.3(b)(2); therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Clerk of Court shall reassign the cases listed below, pursuant to Local Rule 40.2(a), in accordance with procedures approved by the Court. Case reassigned to the Honorable April M. Perry for all further proceedings. Honorable Sunil R. Harjani no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 12/08/2025.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Plaintiff's motions to seal 8 and to exceed the page limitation 11 are granted. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 12, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and electronic service is also granted. Plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendant was informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating Plaintiff's interests in identifying defendant, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. The Court finds that (1) the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois); (2) the harm to Plaintiff is irreparable and cannot be fully compensated by money damages; (3) an injunction is in the public interest because of the consumer confusion caused by counterfeit goods and infringement interferes with Plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property; and (4) there is no countervailing harm to defendant from an order directing it to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with an online marketplace defendant. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendant and implement the asset freeze. If Defendant were to appear and object, the Court will revisit the asset freeze. A $1,000 bond is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Given that the TRO will expire on 12/24/2025, Plaintiff is instructed to not wait until the last minute if it plans to seek an extension of the TRO. Finally, Plaintiff is directed to the Court's standing order on its website directing the filing of the Court's Schedule A Template within 14 days. Enter order. Mailed notice. (jcc,)

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable April M. Perry on 12/10/2025. (jcc,)

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 1,000.00 posted by Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 23 before Honorable April M. Perry on 12/18/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order 23 is taken under advisement, and will be ruled upon on 12/23/2025 without a personal appearance required. The Court strikes the hearing date of 12/18/2025. Mailed notice. (jcc,)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Supplemental Chart

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order 23 is granted. The previously granted TRO 21 shall be extended until 1/6/2026. Enter order. Mailed notice. (jcc,)

SEALED Extension of Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable April M. Perry on 12/23/2025. (jcc,)

MOTION by Plaintiff Casio Computer Co., Ltd. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

MEMORANDUM by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 30

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 30

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 30 before Honorable April M. Perry on 1/6/2026 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable April M. Perry: Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction 30 is taken under advisement. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction will be heard on 1/6/2026 at 10:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1725. The motion will be considered unopposed if Defendant does not file an objection by 1/5/2026 or appear at the hearing. Plaintiff must serve a copy of this minute order upon Defendant within one business day of its entry on the docket and promptly file proof of that service. Mailed notice. (jcc,)

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

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 on Schedule A Hereto