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2025-cv-00820

Khara Inc. et al 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:2025-01-24
原告:KHARA INC. and GROUND WORKS CO., LTD.
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2025-01-24 COMPLAINT filed by Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22993749.
2 2025-01-24 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2025-01-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. by Michael A. Hierl
4 2025-01-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2025-01-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2025-01-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. by John Wilson
7 2025-01-24 MOTION by Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
8 2025-01-24 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd. Sealed Schedule A
9 2025-01-24 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd.
[+] 10 2025-01-24 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Khara Inc. and Ground Works Co., Ltd.
11 2025-01-27 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
12 2025-01-27 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
13 2025-02-11 MOTION by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
14 2025-02-11 MOTION by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd 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
[+] 15 2025-02-11 MEMORANDUM by Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 14
16 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Kamimura Declaration
17 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Kamimura Declaration
18 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Kamimura Declaration
19 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Kamimura Declaration
20 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Kamimura Declaration
21 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Kamimura Declaration
22 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Kamimura Declaration
23 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Kamimura Declaration
24 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 9 of Kamimura Declaration
25 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 10 of Kamimura Declaration
26 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 11 of Kamimura Declaration
27 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 12 of Kamimura Declaration
28 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 13 of Kamimura Declaration
29 2025-02-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Exhibit 2 Part 14 of Kamimura Declaration
30 2025-02-11 MOTION by Plaintiffs Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd Plaintiff's Motion for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
31 2025-02-11 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 14, motion to seal document 7, motion for leave to file excess pages 13, motion for miscellaneous relief 30 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/19/2025 at 09:45 AM.
32 2025-02-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal 7 ; Plaintiff's motion to exceed page limitation 13 ; Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 14 ; and plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 4(f)(3) 30 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 3/14/2025 any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 3/7/2025. Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd. is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days of the expiration of the TRO. 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. The case is set for a status hearing on 4/14/2025 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 4/7/2025 plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice.
33 2025-02-28 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/28/2025. Mailed notice.
34 2025-03-06 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. (Document not imaged)
35 2025-03-11 MOTION by Plaintiffs Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. for extension of time Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
36 2025-03-11 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 35 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/14/2025 at 09:45 AM.
37 2025-03-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 35 is granted to 3/28/2025. Mailed notice.
38 2025-03-25 MOTION by Plaintiffs Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction Against Certain Defendants
39 2025-03-25 MEMORANDUM by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 38
40 2025-03-25 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 38
41 2025-03-25 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 38 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/28/2025 at 09:45 AM.
42 2025-03-26 CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc.
43 2025-03-26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction against defendants Nos. 1-15, 19-174, 176-180, 182-189, 191-193, 195-211 and 213-218 38 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following documents: Plaintiffs' Schedule A to the Complaint Dkt. No. 8, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Yasuhiro Kamimura Dkt. Nos. [16-29] and the TRO Dkt. No. 33. Mailed notice.
44 2025-03-26 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/26/2025. Mailed notice.
45 2025-03-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 210
47 2025-03-31 MOTION by Plaintiffs Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Motion to Direct the Clerk of the Court to Issue a Summons
48 2025-03-31 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 47 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 4/3/2025 at 09:45 AM.
49 2025-04-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion to direct the Clerk of the Court to issue a summons 47 is granted. Mailed notice.
51 2025-04-07 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto
52 2025-04-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
53 2025-04-07 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Khara Inc., Ground Works Co., Ltd as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 4/7/2025, answer due 4/28/2025.
54 2025-04-07 STATUS Report by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc.
55 2025-04-08 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 34
56 2025-04-11 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 24
57 2025-04-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo:The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report. Plaintiff will move for default judgment against remaining defendant(s) at a later date. Status hearing is reset for 5/29/2025 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance is required). Status report is due 5/22/2025. The court will enter an order based on the report. Mailed notice.
58 2025-04-17 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
59 2025-04-18 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Resurgence Supply Corp. by David M Adler
60 2025-04-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 217
61 2025-05-02 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
[+] 62 2025-05-08 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 215
[+] 63 2025-05-13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 29
64 2025-05-16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 25
65 2025-05-21 STATUS Report by Ground Works Co., Ltd
66 2025-05-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
67 2025-05-29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report. Plaintiffs are considering filing motion to compel and will move for default judgment against remaining defendant(s) at a later date. Status hearing is reset for 6/30/2025 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance is required). Status report is due 6/23/2025. The court will enter an order based on the report. Mailed notice.
68 2025-06-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
69 2025-06-12 CERTIFICATE of Service by John Wilson on behalf of Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc.
[+] 70 2025-06-12 MOTION by Plaintiffs Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 71 2025-06-12 MEMORANDUM by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. in support of motion for default judgment, 70
[+] 72 2025-06-12 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 70
73 2025-06-12 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 70 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 6/18/2025 at 09:45 AM.
74 2025-06-16 STATEMENT as to hokozan by Anas Taifour. (Received via Box.com on 06/16/25)
76 2025-06-17 MOTION by Defendant hokozan to set aside entry of default
75 2025-06-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Pending the status report, plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 70 is reset for 6/30/2025 at 9:45 a.m. Per the Statement by Anas Taifour, Defendant Hokozan- Def. no. 209 is directed to retain an attorney, with a filed attorney appearance by 6/30/2025. Plaintiff is directed to submit the updated proposed judgment order to this court's proposed order email inbox.Mailed notice.
77 2025-06-23 STATUS Report by Ground Works Co., Ltd
78 2025-06-23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
79 2025-06-24 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants
80 2025-06-26 STATEMENT by Anas Taifour on behalf of hokozan. (Received via Box.com on 06/26/25)
82 2025-06-29 MOTION by Defendants hokozan, praticalproduct-00 to set aside entry of default. (Received via Box.com on 06/29/25)
81 2025-06-30 ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 6/30/2025. Mailed notice.
83 2025-07-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 129
[+] 84 2025-07-30 MOTION by Plaintiff Ground Works Co., Ltd for reconsideration Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration of the Order of June 30, 2025 [Dkt. No. 81]
85 2025-07-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Ground Works Co., Ltd, Khara Inc. Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 206
86 2025-07-30 LETTER from Anas Taifour. (Received via pro se portal on 07/30/25)
87 2025-08-05 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Ruling on plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration of the Order of June 30, 2025 [Dkt. No. 81] 84 and plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 70 is set for 8/29/2025. The court will issue by mail. Mailed notice.
88 2025-08-28 LETTER from Anas Taifour (on behalf of Hokozan Store).(Received via Pro se portal 8/28/25)
89 2025-09-15 MOTION by Defendant hokozan for update. (Received via pro se portal on 09/15/25)
90 2025-09-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs have filed a motion to reconsider an order vacating default against defendant No. 209. Plaintiffs are correct that this defendant was in fact named in their original schedule A. The court's mistake is an illustration of why it is of questionable practice to join hundreds of defendants in one lawsuit, with scant allegations against any single defendant. By October 15, 2005, plaintiffs shall file a supplemental memorandum with exhibits explaining the basis for joining each of the defendants, particularly defendant 209, in this single complaint. General allegations such as were contained in the complaint in this case will not be sufficient. Ruling set for 10/24/25 at 9:45 a.m. This is for tracking purposes only. No appearance is required. Mailed notice
91 2025-10-01 MOTION by Attorney David M. Adler to withdraw as attorney for Resurgence Supply Corp. New address information: J. Malari 77 Belmont Common SW Calgary, Alberta T2X 4N8
92 2025-10-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her webpage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Motion for leave to withdraw David M. Adler of Adler Law Group 91 as counsel for Defendant Resurgence Supply Corp. d/b/a ccc.supply (No. 178) is granted. Mailed notice.
93 2025-10-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Ruling on plaintiffs' motion for entry of default and default judgment 70 and Defendant hokozan for update 89 is reset for 10/24/2025. The court will issue by mail. Mailed notice.
94 2025-10-04 MOTION by Defendants hokozan, praticalproduct-00 to set aside entry of default (Exhibits). (Received via pro se portal on 10/04/25)
95 2025-10-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Ground Works Co., Ltd for extension of time Plaintiffs' Motion for an Extension of Time to File a Memorandum in Response to Order of September 25, 2025 [Dkt. No. 90]
96 2025-10-16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her webpage at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiffs' motion for an extension of time to file a memorandum in response to order of September 25, 2025 95 is granted 10/20/2025. Mailed notice.