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2024-cv-02702

Grumpy Cat Limited 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:2024-04-04
原告:Grumpy Cat Limited
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-04-04 COMPLAINT filed by Grumpy Cat Limited; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21818588.
2 2024-04-04 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2024-04-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited by Michael A. Hierl
4 2024-04-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2024-04-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2024-04-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited by John Wilson
7 2024-04-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
8 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Sealed Schedule A
[+] 9 2024-04-04 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Grumpy Cat Limited
10 2024-04-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
11 2024-04-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication
[+] 12 2024-04-04 MEMORANDUM by Grumpy Cat Limited in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 11
13 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 1 of Bundesen Declaration
14 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 2 of Bundesen Declaration
15 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 3 of Bundesen Declaration
16 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 4 of Bundesen Declaration
17 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 5 of Bundesen Declaration
18 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 6 of Bundesen Declaration
19 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 7 of Bundesen Declaration
20 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 8 of Bundesen Declaration
21 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 9 of Bundesen Declaration
22 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 10 of Bundesen Declaration
23 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 11 of Bundesen Declaration
24 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 12 of Bundesen Declaration
25 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 13 of Bundesen Declaration
26 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 14 of Bundesen Declaration
27 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 15 of Bundesen Declaration
28 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 16 of Bundesen Declaration
29 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 17 of Bundesen Declaration
30 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 18 of Bundesen Declaration
31 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 19 of Bundesen Declaration
32 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 20 of Bundesen Declaration
33 2024-04-04 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Exhibit 3 Part 21 of Bundesen Declaration
34 2024-04-04 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Grumpy Cat Limited
35 2024-04-04 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages 10, motion to seal document 7, motion for temporary restraining order, 11 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/9/2024 at 09:30 AM.
36 2024-04-05 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
37 2024-04-05 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
39 2024-04-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for leave to file under seal [7] is granted. Plaintiff's Motion to exceed page limitation [10] is granted. Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication [11] is granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/23/24 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
40 2024-04-09 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/9/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
41 2024-04-19 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
42 2024-04-19 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 41 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/23/2024 at 09:30 AM.
43 2024-04-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex-Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 41 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 5/7/24. Motion hearing date of 4/23/24 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing previously set for 4/23/24 is stricken and reset to 5/7/24 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
[+] 44 2024-04-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 203
45 2024-05-02 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
46 2024-05-02 MEMORANDUM by Grumpy Cat Limited in support of motion for preliminary injunction 45
47 2024-05-02 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 45
48 2024-05-02 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 45 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/7/2024 at 09:30 AM.
49 2024-05-02 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Grumpy Cat Limited as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 5/2/2024, answer due 5/23/2024.
50 2024-05-02 LETTER from Ruti Zahavi dated 5/2/2024 (received via pro se email 5/2/2024).
51 2024-05-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 29
52 2024-05-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 5/30/24 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction against Defendant Nos. 1-202 and 204-250 45 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk 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. 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 2024-05-07 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order Against Defendant Nos. 1-28, 30-202 and 204-250. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/7/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
54 2024-05-08 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 250,000 posted by Grumpy Cat Limited. (Document not imaged)
[+] 55 2024-05-08 LETTER from John Richard Clarke dated 5/8/24. (Received via Box.com)
56 2024-05-17 ANSWER to Complaint by Millowx (Received via pro se email on 05/17/2024)
58 2024-05-17 LETTER to Michael Hierl from Martha Pace dated 5/17/2024. (Received via pro se email on 05/17/2024)
57 2024-05-20 ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS to My Answer/Response to Complaint/Response as it Refers to Me by Millowx (Received via pro se email on 05/17/2024)
59 2024-05-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
60 2024-05-21 STATEMENT by Paul Welbourn. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
61 2024-05-21 PRO SE Appearance by Defendant Peppermint-Moon, Basma Eletreby. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
62 2024-05-21 ADDITIONAL proof of delivery filed by Basma Eletreby. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
63 2024-05-21 NOTICE of Motion by Peppermint-Moon, Basma Eletreby for presentment of before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/30/2024 at 09:30 AM on motion to dismiss. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
64 2024-05-21 ANSWER to Complaint by MonkeyPaper, Lianne Ho Yan tang Fachetti. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
65 2024-05-21 ANSWER to Complaint by MonkeyPaper, Lianne Ho Yan Tang Fachette. (Exhibits) (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
66 2024-05-21 EXHIBIT. (Received via pro se email on 05/21/2024.)
70 2024-05-23 MOTION by Defendant Peppermint-Moon to dismiss. (Received via pro se email on 5/23/24.)
71 2024-05-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 7/16/24 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a status report by 7/12/24. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Peppermint-Moon's Motion to dismiss 70 shall be filed by 6/20/24; Defendant's response shall be filed by 7/11/24. 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
72 2024-06-03 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
73 2024-06-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 157
74 2024-06-07 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on May 7, 2024 before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Order Number: 48736. Court Reporter Contact Information: Annette Montalvo, annette.montalvo@gmail.com. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 6/28/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/8/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/5/2024.
[+] 75 2024-06-20 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. No. 70]
76 2024-07-15 STATUS Report by Grumpy Cat Limited
77 2024-07-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 8/6/24 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 8/1/24 regarding the pending issues. 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 2024-08-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 9/11/24 at 9:30 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Peppermint-Moon's motion to dismiss 70 is denied. 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
79 2024-08-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 12
80 2024-09-04 CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Grumpy Cat Limited
81 2024-09-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
[+] 82 2024-09-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 83 2024-09-04 MEMORANDUM by Grumpy Cat Limited in support of motion for default judgment 82
[+] 84 2024-09-04 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment 82
85 2024-09-04 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment 82 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024 at 09:30 AM.
86 2024-09-06 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 42
87 2024-09-06 ANSWER to Summons filed by nekoTokyo, from Schedule A. (Received via pro se email on 9/6/2024)
88 2024-09-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 9/10/24 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
89 2024-09-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion to exceed page limitation 81 is granted. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in amended schedule A 82 is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's oral motion to strike Defendant nekoTokyo's Answer 87 is granted. Telephonic status hearing previously set for 9/11/24 is stricken and reset to 10/10/24 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
90 2024-09-10 DEFAULT Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
91 2024-09-24 SATISFACTION of Judgment
92 2024-09-30 DOCUMENT TITLE: CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT Agreement and Proof of Payment. (Exhibits) (Received via pro se email on 9/30/24.)
93 2024-10-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 9
94 2024-10-02 STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice
95 2024-10-03 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited to strike Plaintiff's Motion to Strike the Confidential Settlement Agreement and Proof of Payment of Defendant No. 9 "MILLOWX" [Dkt. No. 92]
96 2024-10-03 RESPONSE to Plaintiff's infringement claim by Richard Eilkenbroek. (Exhibits) (Received via Box.com on 10/03/2024)
97 2024-10-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to strike 95 and directs the Clerk of the Court to remove docket number 92 from the docket. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
98 2024-10-06 STATEMENT by Millowx Regarding my Previous Submission (Dated September 30th, 2024) (Received via pro se email on 10/6/2024)
99 2024-10-10 SATISFACTION of Judgment
100 2024-10-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 10/24/24 at 9:30 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendants MonkeyPaper, Lianne Ho Yan Tang Fachette's Answer [64] and Exhibits [65] are stricken. Defendant Richard Eijkenbroek's Response to Plaintiff's infringement claim [96] is stricken. 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
101 2024-10-16 CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Grumpy Cat Limited
102 2024-10-16 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
[+] 103 2024-10-16 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendant Nos. 19 "PEPPERMINT-MOON" and 84 "MONKEYPAPER" Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 104 2024-10-16 MEMORANDUM by Grumpy Cat Limited in support of motion for default judgment, 103
[+] 105 2024-10-16 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 103
106 2024-10-16 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 103 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/22/2024 at 09:30 AM.
107 2024-10-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 10/22/24 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
108 2024-10-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion to exceed page limitation 102 is granted. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment against Defendant nos. 19" Peppermint-Moon" and 84 "Monkeypaper" identified in amended schedule A 103 is granted. Enter Final Default Judgment Order. Status hearing previously set for 10/24/24 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
109 2024-10-22 FINAL Default Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/22/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
110 2024-10-23 SATISFACTION of Judgment
111 2024-10-23 SATISFACTION of Judgment
112 2024-10-28 REQUEST by Defendant Palette Paper Co. for extension of deadline to provide an answer. Answer to the complaint served upon defendant by plaintiff. (Envelope not postmarked) (Received by mail in the Clerk's Office on 10/28/2024.)
113 2024-11-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Default judgment was entered in this case and the case was closed, but the Court has received a request 112 by one of the defendants, Pallette Paper Co., for an extension of its answer deadline. The Court sets a telephonic hearing regarding Pallete Paper's request for November 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Chicago Time. The Court informs Pallette Paper that companies must be represented by an attorney, which does not seem to be the case for Pallette Paper's filing. The Court orders the parties to attempt to confer regarding this case before the motion hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
114 2024-11-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. No Defendant appears. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant Palette Paper Co.'s Request for an extension of the deadline to provide an answer. Answer to the complaint served upon defendant by plaintiff 112 is denied. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
115 2024-11-27 MOTION by Defendant smartypaints to vacate default judgment and Motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. (Attachments). (Received by Box.Com on 11/27/24).
116 2024-11-27 APPLICATION by Defendant smartypaints for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and affidavit. (Attachment). (Received by Box.Com on 11/27/24).
117 2024-12-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant smartypaints has filed a motion to vacate default judgment and dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction 115 and an application to proceed in forma pauperis 116. The Court sets a telephonic motion hearing for 12/17/24 at 9:30 a.m. (Chicago Time). The Court encourages the parties to confer before the hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is +1 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
118 2024-12-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 1/9/25 at 9:30 a.m. The Plaintiff is directed to meet and confer with Defendant smartypaints. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
119 2024-12-17 MOTION by Defendant Neogaia Creations to dismiss the complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). (Attachments). (Received by Clerk's Office Mail Room on 12/16/24).
120 2025-01-08 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: In recognition of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr., the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on 1/9/25. Therefore, the status hearing set for that date is stricken and reset to 1/30/25 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 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
121 2025-01-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. Plaintiff's responses to Defendant's Motion to vacate default judgment and motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction 115 and Defendant's Motion to dismiss the complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) 119 shall be filed by 2/28/25; Defendants' replies shall be filed by 3/22/25. The parties are directed to meet and confer regarding settlement. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 122 2025-02-28 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and Dismiss [Dkt. No. 115]
[+] 123 2025-02-28 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. No. 119]
124 2025-03-17 REPLY by Defendant smartypaints to Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and Motion to Dismiss. (Attachments). (Received by Box.Com on 3/17/25).
125 2025-03-28 MOTION by Defendant More than Myriad to set aside default judgment and request for dismissal. (Attachments). (Received by Box.Com on 3/28/25).
126 2025-05-07 MOTION by Defendant Neogaia Creations to vacate Default Judgment. (Envelope postmark date 17/4/2025). (Envelope postmark date 5/7/25).
127 2025-05-07 Exhibit List by Neogaia Creations. (Envelope postmark date 17/04/2025). (Received by Clerk's Office Mail Room on 5/7/25).
128 2025-05-07 RETURN of Service of CERTIFIED RECEIPT ##9589 0710 5270 0579 7846 05.
129 2025-05-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court grants the moving Defendants' motions to set aside default judgment 115 125 126. The Court denies Defendant's motion to proceed in forma pauperis 116 without prejudice at this time because it is unnecessary. Telephonic status hearing set for May 29, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Chicago Time. The parties shall file joint or separate status reports, including proposed next steps for the case, at least 3 days before the hearing. The Court also anticipates further considering issues regarding joinder, personal jurisdiction, preliminary injunctive relief, and Plaintiff's basis for pursuing trademark infringement litigation against each Defendant, along with Defendant's pending motion to dismiss 119. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is +1 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
130 2025-05-22 MOTION by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited for extension of time Plaintiff's Opposed Motion for a First Extension of Time to File a Joint Status Report Reply [Dkt. No. 129]
131 2025-05-23 STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Grumpy Cat Limited
132 2025-05-26 STATUS Report by More than Myriad. (Attachments). (Received by Box.Com on 5/26/25).
133 2025-05-29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 7/10/25 at 9:30 a.m. Defendants do not appear. The Court denies Plaintiff's motion for extension 130 as moot. Plaintiff's responses to Defendant Neogaia's motion to dismiss 119 and Defendant smartypaints' motion to dismiss 115 is due 6/19/25; Defendants' replies are due 7/3/25. Plaintiff shall show cause as to why the preliminary injunction should not be listed against the remaining defendants by 6/12/25; Defendants may respond by 6/26/25. The parties shall file a joint or separate status reports at least three days before the next status hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is +1 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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
[+] 134 2025-06-12 MEMORANDUM by Grumpy Cat Limited Memorandum in Response to Order of May 29, 2025 [Dkt. No. 133]
[+] 135 2025-06-17 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. No. 119]
137 2025-06-18 MEMORANDUM from Defendant No. 86 More Then Myriad in support of its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a claim, and (ii) to dissolve the preliminary injunction entered on May 7, 2024 52 53, in reply to Plaintiff's Memorandum 134. (Exhibits) (Received via pro se online portal on 06/18/2025.)
[+] 136 2025-06-20 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Grumpy Cat Limited Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. No. 115]
138 2025-06-23 RESPONSE to Plaintiff's Memorandum supporting the preliminary injunction by Defendant smartypaints. (Received by online pro se portal on 6/23/25).
139 2025-06-24 REPLY by Defendant smartypaints in support of Motion to Dismiss. (Received via online pro se portal on 6/24/25).
140 2025-07-03 PRO SE Appearance by Unknown Harshal Pardeshi. (Received via online pro se portal on 7/3/25).
142 2025-07-07 PRO SE Appearance by Defendant smartypaints. (Received via online pro se portal on 7/7/25).
143 2025-07-07 STATUS Report by smartypaints. (Received via online pro se portal on 7/7/25).
141 2025-07-08 STATUS Report by Grumpy Cat Limited
144 2025-07-08 ORDER: The Court grants the motions to dismiss at R. 115, R. 119, and R. 125. Defendant Nos. 86, 103, and 119 are dismissed from the case. Status hearing set for 7/10/25 stands. The parties should be prepared to discuss whether any further action is needed from the Court. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/8/2025. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
145 2025-07-10 ORDER (Corrected): For this reason, the Court grants the motions to dismiss at R. 115, R. 119, and R. 125. Defendant Nos. 86, 103, and 173 are dismissed from the case. Status hearing set for 7/10/25 stands. The parties should be prepared to discuss whether any further action is needed from the Court. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/10/2025. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
146 2025-07-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing held. The parties appear and inform the Court no further action is needed. Case remains closed. Notice mailed by Judge's staff