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2022-cv-03671

Emoji Company GmbH v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2022-07-15
原告:EMOJI COMPANY GMBH
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2022-07-15 COMPLAINT filed by Emoji Company GmbH; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19653655.
2 2022-07-15 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2022-07-15 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Michael A. Hierl
4 2022-07-15 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2022-07-15 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2022-07-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
7 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Sealed Schedule A
[+] 8 2022-07-15 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Emoji Company GmbH
9 2022-07-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
10 2022-07-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Transfer of the Defendant Domain Names, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication
[+] 11 2022-07-15 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10
12 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Reiter Declaration
13 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Reiter Declaration
14 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Reiter Declaration
15 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Reiter Declaration
16 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Reiter Declaration
17 2022-07-15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Reiter Declaration
18 2022-07-15 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Emoji Company GmbH
19 2022-07-15 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/20/2022 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 20 2022-07-19 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
21 2022-07-19 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
22 2022-07-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6 is granted. Plaintiff's motion to exceed page limitation 9 is granted. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary transfer of the Defendant domain names, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 10 is granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/3/22 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
23 2022-07-20 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/20/2022. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
24 2022-07-29 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 25 2022-08-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's ex-parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 24 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended through and including 8/17/22. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
26 2022-08-12 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 1-224 and 241-250 and a Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order Against Defendant Nos. 225-240
27 2022-08-12 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction, 26 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 8/16/2022 at 09:45 AM.
28 2022-08-12 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
29 2022-08-12 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 28, motion for preliminary injunction, 26
30 2022-08-12 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 28
[+] 31 2022-08-12 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex-Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order as to Certain Defendants
[+] 32 2022-08-12 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction, 26 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 8/16/2022 at 09:45 AM.
33 2022-08-15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Emoji Company GmbH as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 8/12/2022, answer due 9/2/2022.
34 2022-08-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes the notice of presentment set for 8/16/2022. The Court reminds Plaintiff to notice motions for presentment for a time when the Court is sitting. Mailed notice
35 2022-08-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
36 2022-08-26 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 58
37 2022-09-01 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
38 2022-09-01 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 37
39 2022-09-01 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 37
40 2022-09-01 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 37 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/9/2022 at 09:30 AM.
41 2022-09-06 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Emoji Company GmbH as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 9/1/2022, answer due 9/22/2022.
42 2022-09-09 ORDER: Plaintiff is hereby granted leave to file the $10,000 surety bond. The Clerk of the Court is directed to file the $10,000 surety bond. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/9/2022. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
43 2022-09-09 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Emoji Company GmbH. (Document not Scanned)
44 2022-09-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's renewed motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 37 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal all previously sealed documents. Plaintiff is ordered to add all Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov.Plaintiff has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal as to certain defendants. 35 36. Accordingly, the claims against the following defendants are dismissed with prejudice: Carrolase (Defendant 33); chaonanpai (Defendant 48); chujiah (Defendant 78); crxfashion (Defendant 103); dandanbaihuo (Defendant 111); datangdianhushangpu (Defendant 116); fangyijun123 (Defendant 201); and chenggs (Defendant 58). Telephonic status hearing set for 10/21/22 at 9:30 a.m. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 45 2022-09-09 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/9/2022. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
46 2022-09-19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 59, 194
47 2022-10-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: In light of the Court's order granting Plaintiff's renewed motion for preliminary injunction, see 44, the Court denies as moot Plaintiff's motion for extension of time 31, first motion for preliminary injunction 28, and emergency motion for preliminary injunction 26. The Court's preliminary injunction order 45 remains in effect. In addition, Plaintiff has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal as to certain defendants 46. Accordingly, the claims against the following defendants are dismissed with prejudice: chengxiaoyan (Defendant 59) and Fancy New world (Defendant 194). Notice mailed by Judge's staff
48 2022-10-17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
49 2022-10-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 212
50 2022-10-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 11/29/22 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal as to certain defendants. 48. Accordingly, the claims against the following defendants are dismissed with prejudice: Arthurqq (defendant 24); careforyou2016 (defendant 32); Cheerful Go Toys (defendant 53); cnwind2018 (defendant 90); divulgencedelight (defendant 129); easybuy1103 (defendant 158); elink2mall (defendant 169); eshopincart (defendant 184); and every single (defendant 186). The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
51 2022-11-04 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 64
52 2022-11-29 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 120, 222
54 2022-11-29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing held and continued to 1/12/23 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
53 2022-12-29 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 Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice.
55 2023-01-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing held and continued to 1/26/23 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
56 2023-01-17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 202
57 2023-01-23 DECLARATION of William B. Kalbac Declaration of Service
58 2023-01-23 DECLARATION of Robert P. McMurray Declaration of Service
59 2023-01-23 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 60 2023-01-23 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment 59
[+] 61 2023-01-23 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 59
62 2023-01-23 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment 59 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/26/2023 at 09:30 AM.
63 2023-01-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Careforyou04, charming_Life by Adam Edward Urbanczyk
64 2023-01-25 MOTION by Defendants Careforyou04, charming_Life for extension of time
65 2023-01-26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 2/14/23 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendants Careforyou04 and charming_Life's motion for extension of time [64] is granted. Defendants Careforyou04 and charming_Life shall answer or otherwise plead by 2/9/23. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants, as identified in Amended Schedule A [59] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
68 2023-01-26 DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/26/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
66 2023-02-07 MOTION by Defendants Careforyou04, charming_Life for extension of time UNOPPOSED
67 2023-02-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendants Careforyou04 and charming_Life's Unopposed motion for extension of time [66] is granted. Defendants Careforyou04 and charming_Life shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint by 3/2/23. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
69 2023-02-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing previously set for 2/14/23 is stricken and reset to 3/7/23 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
70 2023-02-17 SATISFACTION of Judgment
71 2023-02-24 DECLARATION of William B. Kalbac Declaration of Service
72 2023-02-24 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendant No. 31 "CAREFORYOU04"
[+] 73 2023-02-24 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment[72]
[+] 74 2023-02-24 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment[72]
75 2023-02-24 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment[72] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/1/2023 at 09:30 AM.
76 2023-03-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 3/1/23 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing set for 3/1/23 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
77 2023-03-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held and continued to 3/7/23 at 9:30 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against Defendant No. 31 "Careforyou04" [72] is entered and continued. If a stipulation to dismiss or withdrawal of the motion is filed no one needs to appear on 3/7/23. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
78 2023-03-02 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH to withdraw Plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw
79 2023-03-02 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion to withdraw[78] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/7/2023 at 09:30 AM.
80 2023-03-02 MOTION by Defendant Careforyou04 for extension of time UNOPPOSED
81 2023-03-03 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 49
82 2023-03-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 3/9/23 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion to withdraw [78] is granted. The satisfaction of judgment as to Defendant No. 49 charming_life filed 2/17/23 [70] is withdrawn. Defendant Careforyou04's unopposed motion for extension of time [80] is granted. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against Defendant No. 31 Careforyou04 [72] is entered and continued to 3/9/23. If a stipulation to dismiss is filed in advance of that date, no one needs to appear on 3/9/23. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
83 2023-03-09 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Careforyou04 by Brian Swift
84 2023-03-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment [72] is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
85 2023-03-09 FINAL Judgment Order Against Defendant No. 31 "Careforyou04" Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/9/2023. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
86 2023-05-02 SATISFACTION of Judgment
87 2023-05-25 SATISFACTION of Judgment
88 2023-08-14 SATISFACTION of Judgment
89 2024-05-17 SATISFACTION of Judgment