2026-cv-01995

COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24759191.

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding complaint 1

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Merch Traffic, LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Jennifer Mary Younan

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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 Merch Traffic, LLC for temporary restraining order Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 13

DECLARATION of Emily Holt regarding memorandum in support of motion 13

(Exhibit 1)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding declaration 15

(Exhibit 2)

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 17

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

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 17, motion for leave to file 4, motion for temporary restraining order 12 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 3/3/2026 at 09:50 AM.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 4, motion for temporary restraining order 12, and motion for electronic service of process 17 are granted. Enter temporary restraining order. Presentment hearing scheduled on 3/3/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Mailed notice.

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/27/2026. Mailed notice.

Registry Deposit Information Form by Merch Traffic, LLC (Faria De Souza, Luana)

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC (Faria De Souza, Luana)

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

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order (Faria De Souza, Luana)

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of extension of time 28 (Faria De Souza, Luana)

DECLARATION of Luana Faria de Souza regarding memorandum in support of motion 29 (Faria De Souza, Luana)

NOTICE of Motion by Luana Faria De Souza for presentment of extension of time 28 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 3/10/2026 at 09:50 AM. (Faria De Souza, Luana)

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Merch Traffic, LLC (document not scanned)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion to extend the temporary restraining order 28 is granted for the reasons set forth therein. The temporary restraining order 24 is extended to 3/27/2026. Presentment hearing scheduled on 3/10/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Mailed notice.

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 3/9/2026. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[35]

Declaration of Luana Faria de Souza

NOTICE of Motion by Luana Faria De Souza for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[35] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 3/24/2026 at 09:50 AM.

Exhibit A

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 3/16/2026, answer due 4/6/2026.

Declaration of Jennifer M. Younan

Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Any objection to Plaintiff's preliminary injunction 35 shall be filed in writing by 3/23/2026. Presentment hearing scheduled on 3/24/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to a certain Defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: In accordance with Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 40 all claims against Defendants listed in the notice, are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant in this case has filed an appearance or a response to the complaint or motion to the preliminary injunction. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 35 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal Plaintiff's Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Roger Hall 16, and the TRO 19. Plaintiff is hereby ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three (3) business days. Instructions can be found at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A status report is due by 4/20/2026. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 3/27/2026. Mailed notice.

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