Fendi S.R.L. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

COMPLAINT filed by Fendi S.R.L.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25330964.

Exhibit 1 to the Complaint

Exhibit 2 to the Complaint

Exhibit 3 to the Complaint

(Exhibit 4 to the Complaint)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L. Schedule A

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L. by Paul Joseph Kossof

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Fendi S.R.L.

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Fendi S.R.L.

Trademark Report by Fendi S.R.L.

DECLARATION of Paul Kossof

Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Paul Kossof

Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Paul Kossof

(Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Paul Kossof)

DECLARATION of Nicolas Lambert

(Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Nicolas Lambert)

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L. Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Nicolas Lambert

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. 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.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (bi,)

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Initial status hearing is set for 8/12/2026 at 9:00 a.m. in person in Courtroom 2325. By 8/5/2026, the parties shall file an Initial Joint Status Report. Mailed notice.

(Outline for the initial joint status report)

MOTION by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L. to seal Schedule A and Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Nicolas Lambert

MOTION by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L.for electronic service of process.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion [14] to proceed under seal is denied. Proceeding under seal is extraordinary. Plaintiff has not identified circumstances warranting such extraordinary relief. See generally Eicher Motors Ltd. v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule "A", No. 25-CV-02937, 2025 WL 2299593 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 8, 2025). Plaintiff's motion [18] for electronic service of process is denied. In support of its motion, plaintiff seems to indicate that it ascertained a potential address for defendants but vaguely suggests that it could not verify the address. The court does not, then, have the degree of confidence necessary to permit service via email. See Mullane v. Cent. Hanover Bank & Tr. Co., 339 U.S 306, 319 (1950); Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Imp. & Exp. Co., 177 F.4th 793, 799 (7th Cir. 2026). Plaintiff, therefore, shall attempt physical service, and if that proves unsuccessful, plaintiff may renew its motion for electronic service. Plaintiff shall file a status report on the progress of service by 9/4/2026. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L.for electronic service of process.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion [24] for electronic service of process is granted. While a preferable means of service, the court is cognizant of the fact that physical service is not always possible. In this case, Plaintiff certifies that it has attempted, but has been unable, to obtain a physical address for defendants. In such a circumstance, a less preferable form of service is permissible. Service via email is "reasonably calculated" to be received by defendants, and it is thus adequate in this case. Mullane v. Cent. Hanover Bank & Tr. Co., 339 U.S 306, 319 (1950). What's more, service via email is not barred under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. Thus, plaintiff may serve process via email. Plaintiff's memorandum [23] establishes that joinder is proper. In light of the 8/28/26 status report [25], the 9/10/26 status report deadline [22] is stricken. Instead, plaintiff should file an updated status report by 10/14/2026. Mailed notice.

MOTION by Plaintiff Fendi S.R.L.for order directing clerk to issue summons.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for order [27] is granted. The Clerk of the Court is directed to issue a single original summons in the name of "The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations identified on Schedule A of the Complaint." Mailed notice.