2025-cv-14702

COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24427223.

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 -- Parts 1-2 regarding complaint 1

Exhibit 2-1

(Exhibit 2-2)

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Thomas Joseph Juettner

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (Text entry; no document attached.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff is directed to file a statement demonstrating why the defendants on Schedule A on their complaint are properly joined under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20 by 12/11/2025. Emailed notice

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

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

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. In Response to Minute Order [12]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum[15]

Exhibit 1

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[17]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]

DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]

Exhibit 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 -- Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[20]

MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[22]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[23]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff has failed to explain the factual similarities among the defendants in relation to the specific property rights at issue that would support joinder of all the defendants identified on Schedule A. The court grants plaintiff leave to a file a supplemental memorandum, not to exceed 10 pages, demonstrating the factual commonality among the defendants that is required under Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a) on or before December 29, 2025. In the alternative, plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint by said date, listing those defendants in their proposed Schedule A that satisfy joinder under Rule 20(a). Any such amended complaint must be accompanied by a memorandum not to exceed 5 pages explaining why the listed defendants are properly joined. All remaining motions are continued. Emailed notice

AMENDED complaint by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. against VibrantVault cap and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In light of the plaintiff filing an Amended Complaint, all prior motions [4], [17], and [22], are stricken without prejudice. Emailed 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 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 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.