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2023-cv-01403

Chrome Hearts LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2023-07-03
原告:Chrome Hearts LLC
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-03-07 COMPLAINT filed by Chrome Hearts LLC; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number BILNDC-20415559.
2 2023-03-07 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2023-03-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for leave to file under seal
4 2023-03-07 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2023-03-07 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Chrome Hearts LLC
6 2023-03-07 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Chrome Hearts LLC
7 2023-03-07 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
8 2023-03-07 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
9 2023-03-07 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Rachel S Miller
[+] 10 2023-03-07 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami
11 2023-03-08 REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of 402.00, receipt no. AILNDC-20415559, regarding complaint[1]
12 2023-03-08 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
13 2023-03-08 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
[+] 14 2023-03-08 AMENDED complaint by Chrome Hearts LLC against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
15 2023-03-08 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14]
16 2023-03-08 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
17 2023-03-08 MEMORANDUM by Chrome Hearts LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[16]
[+] 18 2023-03-08 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]
[+] 19 2023-03-08 DECLARATION of Mario Lejtman regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]
20 2023-03-08 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC Exhibit 5 - Part 1 regarding declaration[19]
21 2023-03-08 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLCfor Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
22 2023-03-08 MEMORANDUM by Chrome Hearts LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[21]
[+] 23 2023-03-08 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[22]
24 2023-03-09 REFUND PROCESSED re REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of 402.00, receipt no. AILNDC-20415559.
25 2023-03-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Edmond E. Chang: The Plaintiff's motion [16] for temporary restraining order and other relief is granted. An order will be entered under seal separately. Although the Court again expresses its concern about restraining assets before judgment, Grupo Mexicano de Desarrollo v. Alliance Bond Fund, 527 U.S. 308, 331 (1999), the Plaintiff does invoke a statutory remedy, namely, an accounting of profits (that is, disgorgement of profits) under 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a), which is not a mere common-law equitable claim and thus could allow for pre-judgment restraint. Indeed, trademark owners need only "prove defendant's sales only; defendant must prove all elements of costs or deduction claimed." 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a). To the extent that the restraint might be too broad, the Defendant may appear and file challenges to the scope of the TRO. The balance of factors tips in favor of Plaintiff being able to freeze the assets without advance warning to the Defendant, who likely would seek to transfer the money elsewhere. The Plaintiff's motion [3] for leave to file under seal is granted in light of the asset-restraint goal. By 03/21/2023, the Plaintiff shall email a redacted version of the TRO that can be entered publicly (redacting the name of Defendant and omitting Amended Schedule A). The Plaintiff's motion [21] for electronic service of process is granted. To track the case only (no appearance is required, the case will not be called), a status hearing is set for 03/31/2023 at 8:30 a.m. The Plaintiff shall file the TRO extension motion (or a preliminary injunction motion) no later than 03/24/2023. Emailed notice
[+] 26 2023-03-14 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 03/14/2023. Emailed notice
[+] 27 2023-03-23 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for preliminary injunction
[+] 28 2023-03-23 MEMORANDUM by Chrome Hearts LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[27]
[+] 29 2023-03-23 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Chrome Hearts LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 3/23/2023, answer due 4/13/2023.
30 2023-03-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Edmond E. Chang: In light of the same facts and circumstances that justified entry of the TRO, the motion for preliminary injunction 27 is granted. With the answer deadline of 04/13/2023, R. 29, the tracking status hearing of 03/31/2023 is reset to 04/28/2023 at 8:30 a.m., but to track the case only (no appearance is required, the case will not be called). Instead, the parties shall file the joint initial status report by 04/20/2023. If the Defendant does not file a timely answer, then the Defendant shall be deemed in default and the Plaintiff shall file a motion for default judgment on or before 04/20/2023 instead. Emailed notice
[+] 31 2023-03-24 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 03/24/2023. Emailed notice
32 2023-03-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Chrome Hearts LLC as to certain defendant
33 2023-04-05 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Edmond E. Chang: Pursuant to the notice of voluntary dismissal, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), the case is dismissed without prejudice and with full leave to reinstate via motion filed on or before 12/26/2023. Status hearing of 04/28/2023 is vacated. Civil case terminated. Emailed notice
34 2025-08-21 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC for Release of Bond
35 2025-08-21 NOTICE of Motion by Trevor Christian Talhami for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[34] before Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 8/26/2025 at 08:30 AM.
36 2025-08-25 ORDER TO RELEASE BOND TO PLAINTIFF Signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 08/25/2025: The one thousand dollar ($1,000) cash bond, including the interest, if any, and minus the registry fee, posted by Plaintiff is hereby released to Plaintiff or its counsel, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to Plaintiff or its counsel. Emailed notice
37 2025-09-17 MOTION by Plaintiff Chrome Hearts LLC to amend/correct order on motion for miscellaneous relief, terminate hearings, [36]
39 2025-09-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Edmond E. Chang: Motion to release bond [37] is granted. Enter Order. Motion hearing date is stricken. Mailed notice
40 2025-09-18 ORDER To Release Bond to Plaintiff signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 9/18/2025. Mailed notice