2025-cv-00578

COMPLAINT against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations identified in Schedule A(Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AINNDC-6122748.), filed by Messika Group.

Civil Cover Sheet

Proposed Summons

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

(Exhibit 3)

NOTICE of Appearance by James E Judge on behalf of Messika Group

Sealed Document re 1 Complaint.

MOTION for Leave to File Documents under Seal by Plaintiff Messika Group.

**NEW CASE** Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi added.

REPORT by Messika Group AO 120 Form.

NOTICE of Appearance by Ying Chen on behalf of Messika Group

AO 120 form emailed to Patent/Trademark Office.

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

MOTION for Electronic Service by Plaintiff Messika Group.

MEMORANDUM in Support of 7 MOTION for Electronic Service filed by Messika Group.

(Declaration of James E. Judge)

Proposed Summons filed by Messika Group.

Summons Issued as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations identified in Schedule A. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail.

ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's 4 Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. The Clerk is DIRECTED to maintain "Schedule A" 3 under seal. The Court further GRANTS Plaintiff's 7 Motion for Authorization to Serve Process on Defendants by Electronic Means Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(f)(3). The Court AUTHORIZES Plaintiff to notify Defendants of any TRO and to serve the Summonses, Complaint, and all subsequent pleading and documents upon each Defendant by electronic mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi on 1/26/2026.

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Messika Group.

Memorandum in Support of Motion

Declaration of Jean-Baptiste Sassine

(Ex.1 to Declaration)

Sealed Document re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order.

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Case reassigned pursuant to the most recent General Order regarding civil case assignment. Judge Philip P Simon added. Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi remains assigned to case as referral judge.

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NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 12 : MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : IN PERSON Motion Hearing set for 2/3/2026 03:00 PM (Hammond/Central time) in US District Court - Hammond before Judge Philip P Simon.

Notice of Hearing on Motion

STATUS CONFERENCE held on 2/3/2026 before Judge Philip P Simon. Plaintiff appeared by atty James Judge. The Court addresses its concerns about this matter. Plaintiff summarizes its position requesting injunctive relief and preservation of assets. The Court orders the plaintiff to file a supplemental brief citing Schedule A Appellate cases within 28 days. (Court Reporter Stacy Drohosky)

TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference held on 02/03/2026, before Judge Philip P Simon. Court Reporter Stacy L. Drohosky, Telephone 219-852-3462, E-mail stacy_drohosky@innd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. IMPORTANT: Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above matter. The parties have 7 calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. Within 21 days of the filing of the transcript, a Redaction Request - Transcript shall be e-filed with the Court. Access to this request will be restricted to the Court and attorneys of record in the case. If no such Notice and Redaction Request are filed, the transcript may be made remotely, electronically available to the public without redaction. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the Court Reporter. Counsel are strongly urged to share this notice with all clients so that an informed decision about the inclusion of certain materials may be made. The responsibility for redacting these personal identifiers rests solely with counsel and the parties. The Clerk and Court Reporter will not review each transcript for compliance with this rule. Notice of Intent to Redact due 2/19/2026. Redaction Request due 3/5/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/13/2026.