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2023-cv-05160

BBC Studios Distribution Ltd v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2023-08-04
原告:BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-08-04 COMPLAINT filed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20900627.
2 2023-08-04 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Schedule A regarding complaint 1
3 2023-08-04 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for leave to file under seal
4 2023-08-04 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2023-08-04 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
6 2023-08-04 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
7 2023-08-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Justin R. Gaudio
8 2023-08-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Amy Crout Ziegler
9 2023-08-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Rachel S Miller
[+] 10 2023-08-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Quinn Bradley Guillermo
11 2023-08-07 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
12 2023-08-07 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
13 2023-08-07 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.
14 2023-08-08 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
15 2023-08-08 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for temporary restraining order 14
[+] 16 2023-08-08 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 15
[+] 17 2023-08-08 DECLARATION of Diane Hamer regarding memorandum in support of motion 15
[+] 18 2023-08-08 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Exhibit 3 - Parts 1 - 9 regarding declaration 17
19 2023-08-08 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
20 2023-08-08 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 19
[+] 21 2023-08-08 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 20
22 2023-08-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [14] is granted. Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process [19] and motion for leave to file under seal [3] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/5/23 at 9:15am. Parties should call 866-434-5269; access code 3751971. Mailed notice.
[+] 23 2023-08-21 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 8/21/2023. Mailed notice.
24 2023-08-28 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 110,000 posted by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (Document not scanned)
25 2023-08-30 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 26 2023-08-30 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of extension of time[25]
27 2023-08-31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's motion for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order 25 is granted. The TRO is extended until September 19, 2023. Enter Extension of Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 9/5/23 is re-set to 9/20/23 at 9:15am. Parties should call 866-434-5269; access code 3751971. Mailed notice.
28 2023-08-31 EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 8/31/2023. Mailed notice.
29 2023-09-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
30 2023-09-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to Certain Defendants
[+] 31 2023-09-14 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for preliminary injunction
[+] 32 2023-09-14 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for preliminary injunction[31]
[+] 33 2023-09-14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/14/2023, answer due 10/5/2023.
34 2023-09-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 31 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. 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 located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. In addition, is a link to video instructions for Plaintiff to view on how to Add Terminate Party https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Videos.aspx?folder=_cmecf&play=Add_Terminate.mp4. In addition, the Court strikes the status hearing date of September 20, 2023. Mailed notice
[+] 35 2023-09-15 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 9/15/2023. Mailed notice
36 2023-09-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
37 2023-09-28 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Trevor Christian Talhami
38 2023-09-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
39 2023-10-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
40 2023-10-09 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to Certain Defendants
[+] 41 2023-10-09 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for default judgment as to all Defendants
[+] 42 2023-10-09 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[41]
[+] 43 2023-10-09 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[42]
44 2023-10-10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Patty Both by Brian Swift
45 2023-10-10 MOTION by Defendant Patty Both for extension of time to file answer
46 2023-10-10 ANSWER to Complaint by Supervisual. (Exhibit).
47 2023-10-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Unopposed Motion by Patty Both for extension of time to answer 45 is granted. Mailed notice.
48 2023-10-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 41. The motion is under advisement. The Court will require a supplemental report to the default judgment motion that identifies: (1) all accounts associated with Defendants identified in Schedule A; (2) whether the accounts are frozen; and (3) the amounts in each account. If sealing any information is required, Plaintiffs may file an accompanying motion to seal. Plaintiffs' supplemental report shall be filed on or before 10/26/23. Mailed notice.
[+] 49 2023-10-18 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd to strike answer to complaint 46
50 2023-10-26 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendant
[+] 51 2023-10-26 Statement in Response by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd pursuant to [48]
[+] 52 2023-10-27 STIPULATION of Dismissal as to a Certain Defendant
53 2023-11-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the proposed default judgment order and Plaintiff's supplemental statement regarding the defaulting defendants' accounts. The Court finds $40,000 in statutory damages to be appropriate in light of the nature of this case and the amounts identified in Plaintiff's report about defaulting defendants' accounts. See Emoji Co. GmbH v. Individuals Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 20-CV-04678, 2022 WL 4465593, at *3 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 26, 2022) (noting that the Seventh Circuit has explained that district courts have "wide discretion" in awarding statutory damages). Thus Plaintiff's motion for default and default judgment 41 is granted as modified. Plaintiff reports that a settlement has been reached with Defendant Supervisual so Plaintiff's motion to strike 49 is denied as moot. The Clerk shall enter the Default Judgment and terminate this case. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.
54 2023-11-01 DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 11/1/2023. Mailed notice.
55 2024-03-29 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 54 as to certain defendant