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2025-11-26 |
COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Wumei Lin; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24403568. |
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Exhibit 1 to the Complaint |
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Exhibit 2 to the Complaint |
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(Exhibit 3 to the Complaint) |
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2025-11-26 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, 1 |
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Exhibit 2 to the Complaint |
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(Exhibit 3 to the Complaint) |
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2025-11-26 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
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2025-11-26 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin to seal |
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(Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal) |
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2025-11-26 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Wumei Lin |
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2025-11-26 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Joseph Wendell Droter |
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2025-11-26 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Katherine Marilyn Kuhn |
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2025-11-26 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu |
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2025-11-26 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wumei Lin by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu |
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CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (Text entry; no document attached.) |
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (Text entry; no document attached.) |
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2025-12-01 |
EMAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC |
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2025-12-10 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4] is entered and continued. Upon review of the complaint, the Court sua sponte raises the proprietary of joinder of 20 defendants in this case. See, e.g., Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. v. Schedule A, 334 F.R.D. 182 (N.D. Ill. 2020). By 12/15/2025, plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles described in Estee Lauder. In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with a single defendant or a smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum explaining specifically why each defendant is properly joined to all of the others. Estee Lauder, 334 F.R.D. at 189. Mailed notice |
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2025-12-15 |
FIRST AMENDED complaint by Wumei Lin against HONG KONG FENGJIANG LIMITED and terminating The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A for Copyright Infringement |
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Exhibit 1 to the Complaint |
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Exhibit 2 to the Complaint |
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2025-12-15 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding amended complaint, [12] |
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2025-12-19 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for service by publication, Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion for Electronic Service and Expedited Discovery |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Electronic Service and |
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2025-12-19 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for temporary restraining order |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining O |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Declaration of Wumei Lin in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order |
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2025-12-19 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Wumei Lin Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for temporary restraining order [15] |
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2025-12-23 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff filed an amended complaint with fewer defendants on 12/15/2025. Although the Amended Complaint lists a single defendant, it then asserts that the defendant is d/b/a three separate aliases, without explaining how those aliases are related. By 12/30/2025, plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder of the 3 aliases in light of the principles described in Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. v. Schedule A, 334 F.R.D. 182 (N.D. Ill. 2020). In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with a single defendant or a smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum explaining specifically why each defendant is properly joined to all of the others. Estee Lauder, 334 F.R.D. at 189. Mailed notice |
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2025-12-29 |
SUPPLEMENT to text entry, [17] in Support of Joinder in Compliance with Docket 17 |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Supplemental Memorandum |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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2025-12-31 |
ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. |
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2026-01-27 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani:Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4], motion for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction and a temporary asset restraint [15], and motion for electronic service of process and expedited discovery [14] are granted. Plaintiff's submissions establish that were defendant to learn of these proceedings before the execution of plaintiff's requested preliminary injunctive relief, there is a significant risk that defendant could destroy relevant documentary evidence and hide or transfer assets beyond the reach of the Court. Accordingly, subject to unsealing at an appropriate time, plaintiff may file under seal the documents identified in the motion to seal. The Temporary Restraining Order being entered along with this minute order shall also be placed under seal. In addition, for the purpose of the motions cited above, plaintiff's filings support proceeding on an ex parte basis at this time. Specifically, and as noted above, were defendant to be informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, the Court finds that it is likely that their assets and websites would be redirected, thus defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendant, stopping defendant's infringing conduct, and obtaining an accounting. Further, the evidence submitted by plaintiff shows a likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois), that the harm to plaintiff is irreparable, and that an injunction is in the public interest. An injunction serves the public interest because of the consumer confusion caused by counterfeit products, and there is no countervailing harm to defendant 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 effectively communicates the pendency of this action to defendant. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendant and to implement the asset freeze. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order at 11:00 a.m. on 1/27/2026. Plaintiff shall file the TRO extension motion (or a preliminary injunction motion) if appropriate no later than 2/3/2026. Telephone status hearing is set for 2/10/2026 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice |
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2026-01-27 |
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani on 1/27/2026. Mailed notice |
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2026-01-27 |
ELECTRONIC SERVICE AND EXPEDITED DISCOVERY ORDER Signed by the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani on 1/27/2026. Mailed notice |
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2026-02-03 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for extension of time for Temporary Restraining Order First Request |
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Memorandum in Support of First Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of First Motion to Extend Temporary R |
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2026-02-03 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 3000.00 posted by Wumei Lin |
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2026-02-03 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 3,000.00 posted by Wumei Lin |
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2026-02-04 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order [23] is granted. For the reasons stated in Plaintiff's Memorandum [23-1], the Court finds good cause to extend the temporary restraining order an additional 14 days to 2/24/2026. Plaintiff shall file a preliminary injunction motion if appropriate no later than 2/17/2026. Telephone status hearing set for 2/10/2026 is stricken and reset to 2/24/2026 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice |
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2026-02-04 |
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) HONG KONG FENGJIANG LIMITED by Plaintiff Wumei Lin |
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2026-02-05 |
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant HONG KONG FENGJIANG LIMITED |
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2026-02-06 |
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Wumei Lin as to HONG KONG FENGJIANG LIMITED on 2/6/2026, answer due 2/27/2026. |
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2026-02-09 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for preliminary injunction |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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2026-02-13 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion [30] for entry of a preliminary injunction. In connection with that motion, plaintiff must serve all remaining defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by 2/20/2026." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. The Court will also rule on the papers unless a hearing is requested by 2/20/2026. A hearing, to be conducted via teleconferencing, may be requested by filing a Request for Hearing. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. Status hearing set for 2/24/2026 at 9:15 is converted to a tentative preliminary injunction hearing. Mailed notice |
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2026-02-13 |
CERTIFICATE of Service in Compliance with Docket 31 by Joseph Wendell Droter on behalf of Wumei Lin regarding terminate hearings, set/reset hearings, [31] |
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2026-02-23 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani:Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [30] is granted. Plaintiff's filings establish that it has acted expeditiously to protect its interests and that there remains a significant risk defendants will transfer relevant assets beyond the Court's reach. For these reasons, as well as the reasons provided in the whole of plaintiff's filings and as stated by the Court in connection with entry of the TRO, the Court finds that plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for a preliminary injunction. In addition, the Court finds that the balance of harms favors plaintiff and that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest by, among other things, protecting consumers from the marketing of counterfeit goods. Plaintiff has also certified and established [32] that it provided electronic notice to defendants of the pendency of this action and the motion, but no objection to the motion for a preliminary injunction has been filed on behalf of any defendant. Enter preliminary injunction order. The Clerk is requested to unseal any previously-sealed documents: Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Complaint [2], Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint [13], Exhibit 5 to the Declaration of J. Droter regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for temporary restraining order [16], and the TRO [21]. Because no preliminary injunction hearing has been requested, the preliminary injunction hearing tentatively set for 2/24/2026 is stricken. Summons was issued on 2/5/2026, and Defendant's responses to the complaint are due by 2/27/2026. Plaintiff should file any motion for entry of default and default judgment by 3/13/2026. If there are any remaining defendants whom default and default judgment are not being sought, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report identifying each defendant against whom this case is proceeding and state whether the parties anticipate a settlement or further litigation. A telephone status hearing is set for 3/24/2026 at 9:15 a.m. The call-in number is (855) 2448681 and the access code is 172 628 1276##. Attorneys of record may not use speakerphones during the status hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing but will be placed on mute. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Mailed notice |
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2026-02-23 |
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani on 2/23/2026. Mailed notice |
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2026-03-02 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Wumei Lin for default judgment as to HONG KONG FENGJIANG LIMITED |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion for Default and Default Judgment |
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Declaration of Joseph W. Droter in Support of Motion for Default and Default Jud |
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Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of J. Droter |
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Declaration of Wumei Lin in Support of Motion for Default and Default Judgment |
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2026-03-16 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion [35] for entry of default and default judgment against all remaining defendants. All remaining defendants have failed either to plead or to otherwise appear to defend against this action. Accordingly, an order of default is entered under Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any objections to the motion for entry of default judgment must be filed on or before 3/23/2026. If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. The Court will also rule on the papers unless a hearing is requested by 3/23/2026. A hearing, to be conducted via teleconferencing, may be requested by filing a Request for Hearing as a separate entry on the docket. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. A tentative default judgment hearing is set for 3/31/2026 at 9:15 a.m. Telephone status hearing set for 3/24/2026 is stricken. Mailed notice |
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2026-03-17 |
CERTIFICATE of Service in Compliance with Docket 36 by Joseph Wendell Droter on behalf of Wumei Lin regarding terminate hearings, set/reset hearings, [36] |
