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2024-cv-02309

Fca Us 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:2024-03-20
原告:FCA US LLC
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-03-20 COMPLAINT filed by FCA US LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21768013.
2 2024-03-20 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff FCA US LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1
3 2024-03-20 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for leave to file under seal
4 2024-03-20 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2024-03-20 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by FCA US LLC
6 2024-03-20 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by FCA US LLC
7 2024-03-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
8 2024-03-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
9 2024-03-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Kahlia Roe Halpern
[+] 10 2024-03-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky
[+] 11 2024-03-21 MAILED Trademarks report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
12 2024-03-21 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
13 2024-03-22 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
14 2024-03-22 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 13
[+] 15 2024-03-22 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 14
[+] 16 2024-03-22 DECLARATION of Thomas H. Hipelius regarding memorandum in support of motion 14
[+] 17 2024-03-22 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff FCA US LLC Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-10 regarding declaration 16
18 2024-03-22 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
19 2024-03-22 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 18
[+] 20 2024-03-22 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 19
21 2024-03-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 13, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 18 are set for a telephonic motion hearing on 4/2/2024 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
22 2024-04-01 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami
23 2024-04-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic motion hearing held on 4/2/2024. For the reason stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 13, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 18 are taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/16/2024 at 1:00 PM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
24 2024-04-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 13, and motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) 18 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to maintain the following documents under seal until further order of this Court: (1) Schedule A to the complaint 2, and (2) Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-10 17. The Temporary Restraining Order shall be maintained under seal until further order of the Court. The Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 9:00 a.m. on 4/16/2024 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. It is further ordered that Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) as security, determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/16/2024 is stricken and reset for 4/30/2024 at 10:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
25 2024-04-18 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for Entry of Sealed Order
26 2024-04-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 4/30/2024. As stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a sealed order 25 is granted as follows. A signed Temporary Restraining Order was not entered on the docket or available for service by Plaintiff due to the need for further review of the order. Accordingly, the minute order dated 4/16/2024 is modified to provide that the Temporary Restraining Order is entered effective 10:45 a.m. on 4/30/2024 and shall expire in fourteen (14) days. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/14/2024 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
[+] 27 2024-04-30 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 4/30/2024. Mailed notice
28 2024-05-03 Registry Deposit Information Form by FCA US LLC
29 2024-05-06 Surety BOND in the amount of $ $10,000.00 posted by FCA US LLC
30 2024-05-09 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
31 2024-05-09 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of extension of time 30
32 2024-05-09 DECLARATION of Kahlia R. Halpern regarding memorandum in support of motion 31
33 2024-05-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 30 is granted. The Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order an additional 14 days to 5/28/2024. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/14/2024 is stricken and reset for 5/28/2024 at 9:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
34 2024-05-22 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain Defendants
[+] 35 2024-05-22 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for preliminary injunction as to certain Defendants
[+] 36 2024-05-22 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 35
[+] 37 2024-05-22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by FCA US LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/22/2024, answer due 6/12/2024.
[+] 38 2024-05-24 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for preliminary injunction as to certain Defendants
[+] 39 2024-05-24 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 38
[+] 40 2024-05-24 SUMMONS Returned Executed by FCA US LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/24/2024, answer due 6/14/2024.
42 2024-05-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/28/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction as to certain defendants 35 and 38 are granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal: (1) Schedule A to the complaint 2, (2) Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-10 17, and (3) the sealed temporary restraining order 27. Plaintiff's counsel 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 https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/15/2024 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
43 2024-05-28 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 5/28/2024. Mailed notice
[+] 41 2024-05-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
44 2024-06-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. by Benjamin Solter
45 2024-06-06 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
46 2024-06-12 MOTION by Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1
47 2024-06-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd.'s unopposed motion for extension of time 46 is granted. Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint by 7/12/2024. Mailed notice
48 2024-06-19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain Defendants
[+] 49 2024-06-19 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants with the exception of a certain Defendant
[+] 50 2024-06-19 MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 49
[+] 51 2024-06-19 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 50
52 2024-06-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd. by Benjamin Solter
53 2024-06-19 MOTION by Defendant Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd. for extension of time to file answer opposed
54 2024-06-20 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant SUPAREE by Christopher Paul Keleher
55 2024-06-20 MOTION by Defendant SUPAREE for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1
56 2024-06-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd.'s motion for extension of time 53 and Defendant SUPAREE's motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 55 are granted. Defendant Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd. shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint by 7/12/2024. Defendant SUPAREE shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint by 7/11/2024. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining Defendants, with the exception of Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd 49, will be heard at the telephonic hearing set for 7/15/2024 at 9:00 AM. Any party wishing to be heard on the motion shall contact the courtroom deputy (laritza_arcos@ilnd.uscourts.gov) for instructions on how to join the call. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
57 2024-06-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
58 2024-07-08 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
59 2024-07-12 MOTION by Defendants Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 unopposed
[+] 60 2024-07-12 MOTION by Defendants Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. for protective order joint motion
61 2024-07-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status and motion hearing held on 7/15/2024. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd.'s unopposed motion for extension of time 59 and agreed motion for a protective order 60 are granted. Enter Order. Defendants Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint by 8/2/2024. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining Defendants, with the exception of Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd 49 is taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/6/2024 at 9:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
62 2024-07-15 AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/15/2024. Mailed notice
[+] 63 2024-08-02 MOTION by Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction
64 2024-08-02 ANSWER to Complaint by Jiangsu Duode Auto Technology Co., Ltd.
65 2024-08-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 8/6/2024. Defense counsel Ben Solter did not appear. By 8/12/2024, the parties shall meet and confer and then file a joint status report regarding a plan for jurisdictional discovery. The discovery plan should include whether the parties will be able to serve interrogatories and document requests, and if so, how many. The discovery plan shall also specify what depositions may be taken, if any. The discovery plan shall also include a deadline by which jurisdictional discovery will be completed. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default 49 is taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/27/2024 at 10:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice.
66 2024-08-12 STATUS Report per 65 (Joint) by FCA US LLC
67 2024-08-15 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendant
68 2024-08-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 8/27/2024. As discussed on the record, all jurisdictional discovery regarding Defendant's motion to dismiss 63 shall be completed by 10/15/2024. The Court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd's motion to dismiss 63. Plaintiff shall file a response by 11/13/2024. Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories shall file a reply by 11/27/2024. By 10/18/2024, the parties shall file a joint status report confirming all jurisdictional discovery has been completed. Telephonic status hearing set for 10/24/2024 at 9:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
69 2024-09-03 STATUS Report (Joint) by FCA US LLC
70 2024-09-06 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
71 2024-09-19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to certain defendants
72 2024-10-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Jennifer Van Nacht
73 2024-10-15 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC to compel and extend jurisdictional discovery
[+] 74 2024-10-15 DECLARATION of Berel Y. Lakovitsky regarding motion to compel[73]
[+] 75 2024-10-18 STATUS Report pursuant to 68 (Joint) by FCA US LLC
[+] 76 2024-10-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing and ruling on motion hearing held on 10/24/2024. Plaintiff's motion to compel and extend jurisdictional discovery 73 is resolved by agreement. As discussed on the record, all jurisdictional discovery regarding Defendant's motion to dismiss 63 shall be completed by 11/29/2024. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default 49 remains under advisement for the Court's consideration. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/4/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. 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. Mailed notice
77 2024-11-27 MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC to Extend Jurisdictional Discovery (Joint)
78 2024-11-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The parties' joint motion to extend jurisdictional discovery 77 is granted. The deadline for the completion of jurisdictional discovery is extended to 1/28/2025. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/4/2024 is stricken and reset for 1/30/2025 at 9:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the access code is 1808131170. 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. Mailed notice (aw,)
79 2024-12-27 STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
80 2025-01-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/30/2025. Only Plaintiff appeared. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Ningbo Jii-Power Auto Accessories Co., Ltd's motion to dismiss [63] and Plaintiff's motion to compel and extend jurisdictional discovery [73] are terminated in light of settlement. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment as to all remaining Defendants [49] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice
81 2025-02-03 FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 2/3/2025. Mailed notice