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2023-08-07 |
COMPLAINT filed by Mercis B.V.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20902467. |
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Exhibit 1 |
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(Exhibit 2) |
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2023-08-07 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
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2023-08-07 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by Michael A. Hierl |
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2023-08-07 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by William Benjamin Kalbac |
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2023-08-07 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by Robert Payton Mcmurray |
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2023-08-07 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Sealed Schedule A |
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2023-08-07 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Mercis B.V. |
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. |
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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. |
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2023-08-07 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation |
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2023-08-07 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. 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 |
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2023-08-07 |
MEMORANDUM by Mercis B.V. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 |
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Declaration Padberg Declaration |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Declaration Hierl Declaration |
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Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2 |
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(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3) |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 1 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 2 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 3 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 4 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 5 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 6 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 7 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 8 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 9 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 10 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 11 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Exhibit 3 Part 12 of Padberg Declaration |
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2023-08-07 |
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Mercis B.V. |
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2023-08-07 |
NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 10 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 8/15/2023 at 10:00 AM. |
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2023-08-08 |
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. |
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2023-08-08 |
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA |
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2023-08-08 |
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials |
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2023-08-14 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint, the Court questions whether joinder of 254 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 8/28/2023 in light of the principles described in Estee Lauder. In addition, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum. Presentment hearing set for 8/15/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice. |
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2023-08-28 |
AMENDED complaint by Mercis B.V. against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto |
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(Exhibit 1) |
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2023-08-28 |
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Amended Schedule A |
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2023-08-28 |
MEMORANDUM by Mercis B.V. Memorandum in Support of Joinder |
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(Exhibit AA) |
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2023-10-05 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6, motion to exceed page limitation 9, 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 10 is set for 10/11/2023 at 10:00 AM as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice. |
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2023-10-11 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 10/11/2023. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 6, motion to exceed page limitation 9, 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 10 are granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 10/25/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice. |
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2023-10-11 |
SEALED ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/11/2023. Mailed notice. |
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2023-10-19 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $10,000 posted by Mercis B.V. (Document not scanned.) |
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2023-10-20 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order |
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2023-10-20 |
NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 36 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/25/2023 at 09:00 AM. |
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2023-10-20 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing and presentment of plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 36 set for 10/25/2023 at 9:00 AM is reset to 10:00 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice. |
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2023-10-25 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 10/25/2023. Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 36 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order is extended to November 8, 2023. An in-person status hearing is set for 11/8/2023 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice. |
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2023-11-03 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction |
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SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto |
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2023-11-03 |
MEMORANDUM by Mercis B.V. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 41 |
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2023-11-03 |
DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 41 |
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2023-11-03 |
NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 41 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 11/8/2023 at 09:00 AM. |
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2023-11-06 |
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mercis B.V. as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto on 11/3/2023, answer due 11/24/2023. |
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2023-11-06 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The in-person status hearing and presentment of plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 41 set for 11/8/2023 at 9:00 AM is reset to 8:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice. |
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2023-11-08 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 11/8/2023. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 41 is granted. Enter Order. The Clerk's Office is directed to unseal Amended Schedule A to the Amended Complaint 31 and the Temporary Restraining Order 35. An in-person status hearing is set for 12/19/2023 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. |
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2023-11-08 |
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 11/8/2023. Mailed notice. |
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NEW PARTIES: changweibin, cheng ling shang mao, guangxinanningshichangfenghongcanyinguanliyouxiangongsi, LEISE, shanxijiajiayang, Sunshine department store, Anjet trading, kunmingxianganhuoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, YuanTU and yue xi xian zhi heng added to case caption. |
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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. |
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2024-01-09 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 1/9/2024. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Counsel for plaintiff reported that he has tried to reach out to defendants to resolve the matter but to this date, attempts have been futile. Plaintiff intends to file a motion for default. An in-person status hearing is set for 1/23/2024 at 10:00 AM. Mailed notice. |
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2024-01-18 |
CERTIFICATE of Service by William Benjamin Kalbac on behalf of Mercis B.V. |
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2024-01-18 |
MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A |
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(Exhibit Amended Schedule A) |
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2024-01-18 |
MEMORANDUM by Mercis B.V. in support of motion for default judgment, 53 |
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Exhibit 1 |
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(Exhibit 2) |
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2024-01-18 |
DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 53 |
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(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1) |
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2024-01-18 |
NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 53 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 1/23/2024 at 10:00 AM. |
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2024-01-23 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 1/23/2024. Defendants did not appear nor contact the Court. Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment [53] is granted. Default judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff and against the defendants identified in Amended Schedule A. Enter Order. The ten thousand dollar ($10,000) surety bond posted by Plaintiff is hereby released via 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. |
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2024-01-24 |
FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 1/24/2024. Mailed notice. |
