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2024-cv-10555

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:2024-10-16
原告:BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-10-16 COMPLAINT filed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22613654.
2 2024-10-16 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2024-10-16 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for leave to file under seal
4 2024-10-16 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2024-10-16 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
6 2024-10-16 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
7 2024-10-16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Justin R. Gaudio
8 2024-10-16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Amy Crout Ziegler
9 2024-10-16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Andrew Daniel Burnham
[+] 10 2024-10-16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Quinn Bradley Guillermo
11 2024-10-17 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
12 2024-10-17 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
13 2024-10-17 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
14 2024-10-18 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
15 2024-10-18 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for temporary restraining order 14
[+] 16 2024-10-18 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 15
[+] 17 2024-10-18 DECLARATION of Diane Hamer regarding memorandum in support of motion 15
[+] 18 2024-10-18 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration 17
19 2024-10-18 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
20 2024-10-18 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 19
[+] 21 2024-10-18 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 20
22 2024-10-18 NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 19, motion for leave to file 3, motion for temporary restraining order 14 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/23/2024 at 09:30 AM.
23 2024-10-22 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)
24 2024-10-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [3] [14] [19] 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 $85,000--$1,000 per defendant--is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 10/23/2024 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
25 2024-10-22 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/22/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 26 2024-10-24 Registry Deposit Information Form by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
27 2024-10-30 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 85,000 posted by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (Document not scanned).
28 2024-10-31 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
29 2024-10-31 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of extension of time 28
30 2024-10-31 DECLARATION of Andrew D. Burnham regarding memorandum in support of motion 29
31 2024-10-31 NOTICE of Motion by Andrew Daniel Burnham for presentment of extension of time 28 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/5/2024 at 09:30 AM.
32 2024-11-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 28 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 11/19/24. Motion hearing date of 11/5/24 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 33 2024-11-14 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for preliminary injunction as to Certain Defendants
[+] 34 2024-11-14 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for preliminary injunction 33
[+] 35 2024-11-14 NOTICE of Motion by Andrew Daniel Burnham for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 33 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/19/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 36 2024-11-14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 11/14/2024, answer due 12/5/2024.
[+] 37 2024-11-18 MOTION by Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for preliminary injunction as to Certain Defendants
[+] 38 2024-11-18 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for preliminary injunction[37]
[+] 39 2024-11-18 NOTICE of Motion by Andrew Daniel Burnham for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[37] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/21/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 40 2024-11-18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 11/18/2024, answer due 12/9/2024.
41 2024-11-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 11/19/24 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 CourNotice mailed by Judge's staff
42 2024-11-18 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Thomas Joseph Juettner
43 2024-11-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction as to certain Defendants [33] is granted. Enter Preliminary injunction order. Telephonic motion hearing set for 11/21/24 at 9:30 a.m. 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
[+] 44 2024-11-19 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/19/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
45 2024-11-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The dial in information for the telephonic motion hearing set for 11/21/24 at 9:30 a.m. has changed. 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
46 2024-11-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction as to certain Defendants 37 is granted. Enter preliminary injunction order. Telephonic status hearing set for 12/19/24 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 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
47 2024-11-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
48 2024-11-21 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/21/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
49 2024-12-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendant
50 2024-12-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain defendants
51 2024-12-16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BBC Studios Distribution Ltd by Hannah Alexa Abes
52 2024-12-16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd as to certain Defendants
[+] 53 2024-12-16 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
[+] 54 2024-12-16 MEMORANDUM by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 53
[+] 55 2024-12-16 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 54
[+] 56 2024-12-16 NOTICE of Motion by Andrew Daniel Burnham for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 53 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/19/2024 at 09:30 AM.
57 2024-12-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment [53] is granted. Enter Final Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
58 2024-12-19 FINAL Default Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/19/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
59 2024-12-20 MAILED copyright report with orders dated 12/19/2024 to Registrar, Washington DC
[+] 60 2024-12-20 MAILED trademark report with orders dated 12/19/2024 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
61 2025-01-09 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 58 as to certain defendant