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2024-cv-07865

Bug Art Limited v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2024-08-29
原告:Bug Art Limited
代理律所:Keith
诉讼类型:版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-08-29 COMPLAINT filed by Bug Art Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22417587.
2 2024-08-29 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited Schedule A to Complaint 1
3 2024-08-29 CIVIL Cover Sheet
4 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Keith A. Vogt
5 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Yanling Jiang
6 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Yi Bu
7 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Adam Grodman
8 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre
9 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Monica Rita Martin
10 2024-08-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bug Art Limited by Christopher Romero
[+] 11 2024-08-29 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Bug Art Limited
12 2024-08-29 MOTION by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited for leave to file under seal
13 2024-08-29 MOTION by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited for leave to file excess pages
[+] 15 2024-08-29 MEMORANDUM in support of 14 Exparte motion
[+] 16 2024-08-29 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Jane Crowther regarding memorandum in support of motion, 15
17 2024-08-29 Presentment for 14 Exparte motion and NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for leave to file 12, motion for leave to file excess pages 13 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/4/2024 at 09:30 AM.
18 2024-08-30 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
19 2024-09-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions 12 13 14 are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $200,000 -- $1,000 per defendant -- is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 9/4/24 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 20 2024-09-03 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/3/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
25 2024-09-09 INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $ 200,000 posted by Bug Art Limited (Document not scanned) (Received at the Intake Counter on 09/09/24.)
21 2024-09-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited for preliminary injunction
[+] 22 2024-09-10 MEMORANDUM by Bug Art Limited in support of motion for preliminary injunction 21
23 2024-09-10 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 21 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/17/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 24 2024-09-10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bug Art Limited as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/10/2024, answer due 10/1/2024.
26 2024-09-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Motion hearing set for 9/17/24 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
27 2024-09-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 21 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction order. 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. Telephonic status hearing set for 10/17/24 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
[+] 28 2024-09-17 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/17/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
29 2024-10-02 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [certain] defendants
30 2024-10-02 MOTION by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in First Amended Schedule A
[+] 31 2024-10-02 MEMORANDUM by Bug Art Limited in support of motion for default judgment 30
32 2024-10-02 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment 30 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/17/2024 at 09:30 AM.
33 2024-10-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BTLYUIOAPE, BallsFHK, Biziza wardrobe, GIPQJK, Kansopa, SGSOACO, Shusuen, TOFOTL, XAZEIC, XPSJBBB, Yesunpxs, Yiruolin Technologies Co Ltd, beautifulUSA, hjgjhgf, meisly, sksloeg, wanleiwan, Goddess Accent 15-18 Days Delivery by Adam Edward Urbanczyk
34 2024-10-04 MOTION by Defendants BTLYUIOAPE, BallsFHK, Biziza wardrobe, GIPQJK, Goddess Accent 15-18 Days Delivery, Kansopa, SGSOACO, Shusuen, TOFOTL, XAZEIC, XPSJBBB, Yesunpxs, Yiruolin Technologies Co Ltd, beautifulUSA, hjgjhgf, meisly, sksloeg, wanleiwan for extension of time UNOPPOSED
35 2024-10-04 NOTICE of Motion by Adam Edward Urbanczyk for presentment of extension of time, [34] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/17/2024 at 09:30 AM.
36 2024-10-17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [certain] defendants
37 2024-10-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 10/31/24 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. Defendants BTLYUIOAPE, BallsFHK, Biziza wardrobe, GIPQJK, Goddess Accent 15-18 Days Delivery, Kansopa, SGSOACO, Shusuen, TOFOTL, XAZEIC, XPSJBBB, Yesunpxs, Yiruolin Technologies Co Ltd, beautifulUSA, hjgjhgf, meisly, sksloeg, wanleiwan's Unopposed Motion for extension of time [34] is granted to 10/25/24. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in first amended schedule A [30] is granted. Enter Default Judgment Order. 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
38 2024-10-17 DEFAULT Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/17/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
39 2024-10-31 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [certain] defendants
40 2024-10-31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 11/26/24 at 9:30 a.m. The deadline for answers is vacated by agreement. If a stipulation to dismiss has been filed in advance of that date, no one needs to appear on 11/26/24. 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. 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
41 2024-11-11 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to [certain] defendants
42 2024-11-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Bug Art Limited to Release Surety Bond
43 2024-11-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A notice of voluntary dismissal for the remaining Defendants has been filed. This case is dismissed. Plaintiff's Motion to release surety bond [42] is granted. Enter Order. Status hearing previously set for 11/26/24 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
44 2024-11-19 ORDER: The principal amount of the surety bond of one hundred thirty-one thousand U.S. Dollars ($200,000.00) ($1,000 per defendant), plus interest, on deposit with the Court is hereby released to BUG ART LIMITED or Plaintiff's counsel, Keith Vogt, Ltd. at 33 West Jackson Boulevard, #2W, Chicago, Illinois 60604. The Clerk of Court is ordered to return the funds previously deposited with the Clerk of Court to Keith Vogt Ltd. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/19/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 45 2024-11-20 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC