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2023-cv-04652

Art Ask Agency 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:2023-07-19
原告:Art Ask Agency
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-07-19 COMPLAINT filed by Art Ask Agency; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20843090.
2 2023-07-19 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2023-07-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Michael A. Hierl
4 2023-07-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2023-07-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2023-07-19 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
7 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Sealed Schedule A
[+] 8 2023-07-19 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Art Ask Agency
9 2023-07-19 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency 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
[+] 10 2023-07-19 MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 9
11 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Strid Declaration
12 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Strid Declaration
13 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Strid Declaration
14 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Strid Declaration
15 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Strid Declaration
16 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Strid Declaration
17 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Strid Declaration
18 2023-07-19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Strid Declaration
19 2023-07-19 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 9 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 7/25/2023 at 10:00 AM.
20 2023-07-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice.
21 2023-07-20 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
22 2023-07-20 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
23 2023-07-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of 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 9 set for 7/25/2023 at 10:00 AM will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice.
24 2023-07-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 7/25/2023. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6 and 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 9 are taken under advisement. The Court will enter an order with further instruction or with a new status date. Mailed notice.
25 2023-08-01 TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on July 25, 2023 before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Order Number: 46418. Court Reporter Contact Information: Ms. Joene Hanhardt, Official Court Reporter, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 1744-A, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 312-435-6874. 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 8/22/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/1/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/30/2023.
26 2023-10-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint and the motion for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court questions whether joinder of 148 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cometics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder by November 18, 2023 in light of the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) as outlined in Estee Lauder. Plaintiff may alternatively attempt to cure the joinder deficiency by filing an amended complaint containing fewer defendants alongside its memorandum. Mailed notice.
27 2023-11-17 AMENDED complaint by Art Ask Agency against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto
28 2023-11-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Amended Schedule A
29 2023-11-17 MEMORANDUM Plaintiff's Memorandum in Support of Joinder
30 2023-11-17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit AA
31 2023-11-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's amended complaint 27 and memorandum in support of joinder 29 and finds the joinder proper. Presentment of plaintiff's motion for entry of a temporary restraining order is set for 12/6/2023 at 9:00 AM as an in-person hearing. Mailed notice.
32 2023-12-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 9 set for 12/6/2023 at 9:00 AM is reset to 8:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY) and will still be an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice.
33 2023-12-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 12/6/2023. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [6] and 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 [9] are granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 12/20/2023 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.
34 2023-12-06 SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 12/6/2023. Mailed notice.
35 2023-12-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
37 2023-12-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend temporary restraining order 35 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order is extended to January 3, 2024. No appearance necessary on 12/20/2023. The in-person status hearing set for 12/20/203 is stricken and reset to 1/3/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.
38 2023-12-21 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Art Ask Agency. (Document not imaged)
39 2023-12-28 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 Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice.
[+] 40 2024-01-03 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
41 2024-01-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 1/3/2024. Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 40 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order is extended to January 17, 2024. An in-person status hearing is set for 1/17/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice.
[+] 42 2024-01-08 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
43 2024-01-08 MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for preliminary injunction 42
44 2024-01-08 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 42
[+] 45 2024-01-08 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 42 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 1/17/2024 at 10:00 AM.
46 2024-01-09 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Art Ask Agency as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto on 1/8/2024, answer due 1/29/2024.
47 2024-01-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 1/17/2024. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 42 is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is to unseal Plaintiff's Amended Complaint 27, Amended Schedule A to the Amended Complaint 28, Exhibit 2 of the Declaration of Maria Strid [11-18], and the Temporary Restraining Order 34. An in-person status hearing is set for 3/5/2024 at 10:00 AM. Law Firm of 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. 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. Mailed notice.
[+] 48 2024-01-17 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 1/17/2024. Mailed notice.
49 2024-02-02 CERTIFICATE of Service by William Benjamin Kalbac on behalf of Art Ask Agency
[+] 50 2024-02-02 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 51 2024-02-02 MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for default judgment, 50
[+] 52 2024-02-02 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 50
53 2024-02-02 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 50 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 2/7/2024 at 10:00 AM.
54 2024-02-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 2/7/2024. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against the defendants identified in Amended Schedule A 50 is granted. Default judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff and against the defendants identified in the Amended Schedule A. Enter Order. Status hearing set for 3/5/2024 is stricken. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff is hereby released by certified mail to counsel of record for Plaintiff, Michael A. Hierl of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. at Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60602. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.
[+] 55 2024-02-07 FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 2/7/2024. Mailed notice.
[+] 56 2024-02-08 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
57 2024-02-21 RETURN of U.S. Post Office Receipt, article no. 7001 2510 0005 7681 6627.