2026-cv-04239

COMPLAINT filed by Xiuling Li; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24995044.

Exhibit 1. Plaintiff's Patent Registration

Exhibit 2. Schedule A

Exhibit 3. Infringing Products

(Exhibit 4. Infringing Sellers' Storefronts)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Xiuling Li by Di Li

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Xiuling Li

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1).

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.

ORDER: For the reasons stated in the accompanying Order, the Court finds that Defendants in this case are not properly joined. Therefore, the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. By May 5, 2026, Plaintiff is directed to amend its complaint to eliminate all improperly joined defendants. If the amended complaint names more than one defendant, Plaintiff must simultaneously file a memorandum explaining why joinder of those defendants is proper. Plaintiff's (1) motion to seal, R. 6; (2) motion for electronic service, R. 7; and (3) motion for temporary restraining order, R. 5, are denied as moot. Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 4/21/2026. Mailed notice.