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2023-cv-02346

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:2023-04-14
原告:EMOJI COMPANY GMBH
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-04-14 COMPLAINT filed by Emoji Company GmbH; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20540539.
2 2023-04-14 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2023-04-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Michael A. Hierl
4 2023-04-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2023-04-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2023-04-14 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
7 2023-04-14 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Sealed Schedule A
[+] 8 2023-04-14 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Emoji Company GmbH
9 2023-04-17 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
10 2023-04-17 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 2023-04-17 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for temporary restraining order, [10]
12 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Reiter Declaration
13 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Reiter Declaration
14 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Reiter Declaration
15 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Reiter Declaration
16 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Reiter Declaration
17 2023-04-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Reiter Declaration
18 2023-04-17 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Emoji Company GmbH
19 2023-04-17 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, [10] before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 4/19/2023 at 11:00 AM.
20 2023-04-17 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
21 2023-04-17 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
22 2023-04-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the materials submitted, this Court grants Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6 and motion for leave to file excess pages 9. The Court also grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 10. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Absent further order, this TRO will expire on 5/2/23. The Court strikes the 4/19/23 Notice of Motion date. Mailed notice
23 2023-04-18 SEALED ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 4/18/2023. Mailed notice
24 2023-04-24 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Emoji Company GmbH. (Document not imaged)
25 2023-04-27 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
26 2023-04-27 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 25 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/3/2023 at 11:00 AM.
27 2023-04-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants Plaintiff's ex parte motion 25 to extend the temporary restraining order entered 4/18/23 23. The Court finds that good cause exists to extend the temporary restraining order, and the order is hereby extended an additional fourteen days, to 5/16/23. The 5/3/23 Notice of Motion date is stricken. Mailed notice
28 2023-05-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction as to Defendant Nos. 17-31 and 170-190
29 2023-05-11 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 28
30 2023-05-11 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 28
[+] 31 2023-05-11 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 28 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/17/2023 at 11:00 AM.
32 2023-05-12 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 5/11/2023, answer due 6/1/2023.
33 2023-05-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 20
34 2023-05-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon Plaintiff's notice of dismissal 33, the Court hereby dismisses this case with prejudice as to Defendant firefly-boutique (No. 20). Additionally, the 5/17/23 hearing on Plaintiff's preliminary injunction motion 28 is stricken and reset for 5/19/23 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Mailed notice
35 2023-05-16 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH to withdraw Plaintiff's Motion to Withdraw Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Defendant Nos. 17-31 and 170-190 {Dkt. Nos. 28-30]
36 2023-05-16 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
37 2023-05-16 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for preliminary injunction 36
38 2023-05-16 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 36
39 2023-05-16 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 36, motion to withdraw 35 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/19/2023 at 11:00 AM.
40 2023-05-19 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 5/16/2023, answer due 6/6/2023.
41 2023-05-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 5/19/2023. Plaintiff appeared and no defendant appeared. The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to withdraw [35] and withdraws docket entry [28]. No Defendant having appeared, and based upon the same findings made in this Court's TRO [23], this Court finds that a preliminary injunction is appropriate and warranted, as well as unopposed and grants Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [36]. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Court directs the Clerk to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on the attached Schedule A to the Court's docket within three business days. Plaintiff may find instructions at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/5/2023 at 1:00 p.m. Counsel shall call into 877-402-9753 and utilize participant code 9955840. Mailed notice
[+] 42 2023-05-22 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 5/22/2023. Mailed notice
43 2023-05-31 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 1, 33, 149
44 2023-06-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 43, the Court hereby dismisses this case with prejudice as to Defendants 7/15 days to delivery (No. 1); Ailiessy (No. 33); and weekbeads (No. 149). Mailed notice
45 2023-06-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
46 2023-06-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 142
47 2023-06-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissals 45 and 46, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants 52 Decoendiy; 57 FayLaw-US; 62 Goodkssop; 90 LOCOMO US; 121 Ronssie; 174 Fun wanju and 142 TingZVen Store. Mailed notice
48 2023-06-09 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 118
49 2023-06-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 48, the Court hereby dismisses this case with prejudice as to Defendant Quen Q (No. 118) and strikes the 7/5/23 status hearing. Mailed notice
50 2023-06-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
51 2023-06-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 50, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants (43 cang nan xian yi an zhen kong du mo you xian gong); (60 GLECE); (69 HONGJD); (83 ldhbm); (172 Fanger Tech Co.,Ltd); (173 Fighty); and (177 Guorenwangnuokeji Co. ltd). Mailed notice
52 2023-06-14 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment
53 2023-06-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 183
54 2023-06-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 53, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant (183 QingPing). Mailed notice
55 2023-06-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants the parties' agreed motion for entry of consent judgment 52 as to Defendant (182 PEDECO). Mailed notice
56 2023-06-16 CONSENT JUDGMENT Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 6/16/2023. Mailed notice
57 2023-06-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Dttenyi by Christopher Paul Keleher
58 2023-06-21 MOTION by Defendant Dttenyi for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]
60 2023-06-22 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 61, 178
61 2023-06-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Defendant Dttenyi's motion for extension of time to file answer 58 is granted and any answer shall be filed on or before 7/12/2023. Motion hearing set for 6/28/2023 is stricken. Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 60, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants (61 Glisten Technologies) and (178 JINCHANG Co.ltd.) Mailed notice
62 2023-06-22 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 31
63 2023-06-27 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 126
64 2023-06-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal 62 and 63, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendants (31 Shen Zhen Shi Pang Niu Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si) and (126 Shylapi Direct Store). Mailed notice
65 2023-07-11 MOTION by Defendant Dttenyi for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 Unopposed
66 2023-07-11 NOTICE of Motion by Christopher Paul Keleher for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 65 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 7/19/2023 at 11:00 AM.
67 2023-07-13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
68 2023-07-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 56
69 2023-07-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants Defendant Dttenyi's second motion to extend time 65 and strikes the 7/19/23 Notice of Motion date. This Defendant shall respond to the complaint by 8/1/23. Mailed notice
70 2023-07-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 81
71 2023-07-17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No.119
72 2023-07-24 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 85
73 2023-07-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal 70, 71 and 72, the defendants (81 KUCADE), (119 quocstore) and (85 Lesymor) are dismissed with prejudice. Mailed notice
74 2023-07-28 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment
75 2023-08-01 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment
76 2023-08-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court denies without prejudice Plaintiff's motions seeking entry of consent judgments 74, 75. If Plaintiff wants the Court to consider the motion, it must attach the consent judgment, as indicated in the motion. Plaintiff shall also file an updated status report by 8/31/23 concerning any remaining Defendants. Mailed notice
[+] 77 2023-08-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment
[+] 78 2023-08-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH Agreed Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment
79 2023-08-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court grants the agreed motion for entry of consent judgment filed by Plaintiff and Defendants GFD Store (No. 175) and Zhexiluo (No. 190), 77 and strikes any notice of motion. Enter Consent Judgment. The case is dismissed as to these Defendants. Plaintiff's 8/31/23 status report deadline stands. Mailed notice
80 2023-08-07 CONSENT JUDGMENT Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 8/7/2023. Mailed notice
81 2023-08-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 54
82 2023-08-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 81, this case is dismissed as to Defendant (54 Dttenyi). Mailed notice
83 2023-08-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 148
84 2023-08-24 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 37, 91
85 2023-08-29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notices of voluntary dismissal 83 and 84, Defendants (148 uponed), (37 BeeRicps) and (91 LONGXR) are dismissed with prejudice. Mailed notice
86 2023-08-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 75
[+] 87 2023-08-31 STATUS Report by Emoji Company GmbH
88 2023-08-31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 86, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant (75 JIQICOM). Mailed notice
89 2023-09-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 70
90 2023-09-11 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 53
91 2023-09-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 89, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant (70 HuenFon). Mailed notice
92 2023-09-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Based upon the filing of the notice of voluntary dismissal 90, this case is dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant (53 DECORSHALA). Mailed notice
93 2023-09-19 DECLARATION of Robert P. McMurray Declaration of Service
94 2023-09-19 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
[+] 95 2023-09-19 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment 94
[+] 96 2023-09-19 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 94
97 2023-09-19 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment 94 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 9/27/2023 at 11:00 AM.
98 2023-09-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court denies without prejudice Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 94 because Plaintiff failed to attach the Amended Scheule A to its motion, and the Court thus remains unable to determine to which Defendants the motion is directed. The 9/27/23 Notice of Motion date is stricken. Mailed notice
99 2023-09-25 DECLARATION of Robert P. McMurray Declaration of Service
[+] 100 2023-09-25 MOTION by Plaintiff Emoji Company GmbH for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 101 2023-09-25 MEMORANDUM by Emoji Company GmbH in support of motion for default judgment, 100
[+] 102 2023-09-25 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 100
103 2023-09-25 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 100 before Honorable John Robert Blakey on 10/4/2023 at 11:00 AM.
104 2023-09-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Emoji Company GmbH Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 187
105 2023-10-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: On the Court's own motion, the 10/4/23 motion hearing is stricken and reset for 10/11/23 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1203. Mailed notice
106 2023-10-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: Motion hearing held on 10/11/2023. Defendants failed to appear and failed to notify Chambers of any scheduling conflicts. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 100 is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice
107 2023-10-11 FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable John Robert Blakey on 10/11/2023. Mailed notice
108 2023-10-18 SATISFACTION of Judgment
109 2023-10-18 SATISFACTION of Judgment
110 2023-10-19 SATISFACTION of Judgment
111 2023-10-31 SATISFACTION of Judgment
112 2023-11-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John Robert Blakey: The Court having entered, at Plaintiff's request), a final judgment that includes Defendant chongqinghuiketongwangluojishuyouxiangongsi (No. 171), see 107, the Court denies as moot Plaintiff's motion 78 for consent judgment as to this Defendant. Mailed notice
113 2023-12-28 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 12/28/2023: Mailed notice.
114 2024-01-17 SATISFACTION of Judgment
115 2024-01-24 SATISFACTION of Judgment
116 2024-02-26 SATISFACTION of Judgment
117 2024-03-18 SATISFACTION of Judgment
118 2024-04-19 SATISFACTION of Judgment
119 2024-06-17 SATISFACTION of Judgment
120 2024-08-12 SATISFACTION of Judgment