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2023-cv-14326

Epic Games, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2023-09-29
原告:Epic Games, Inc.
代理律所:TME
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-09-29 COMPLAINT filed by Epic Games, Inc.; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-21167095.
2 2023-09-29 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2023-09-29 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal
4 2023-09-29 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2023-09-29 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Epic Games, Inc.
6 2023-09-29 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Epic Games, Inc.
7 2023-09-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor
[+] 8 2023-09-29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. by Sydney Paige Fenton
9 2023-10-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
[+] 10 2023-10-10 MEMORANDUM by Epic Games, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[9]
[+] 11 2023-10-10 DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[10]
[+] 12 2023-10-10 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. Exhibit 2, Parts 1-8 regarding declaration[11]
13 2023-10-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
[+] 14 2023-10-10 MEMORANDUM by Epic Games, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[13]
15 2023-10-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal [3], Motion for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. CIV. P. 4(f)(3) [13] and Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including A Temporary Injunction, A Temporary Asset Restraint, And Expedited Discovery [6] are granted. Enter sealed order. Telephonic hearing set for 10/25/2023 at 9:15 a.m. on the Webex platform. Parties will not be asked to start their video. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. 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. Mailed notice
[+] 16 2023-10-11 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 10/11/2023. Mailed notice
17 2023-10-19 CIVIL BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Epic Games, Inc.
18 2023-10-20 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 19 2023-10-20 MEMORANDUM by Epic Games, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[18]
20 2023-10-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion To Extend The Temporary Restraining Order [19] is granted. Enter order. Telephonic hearing set for 10/25/2023 is stricken and rest to 11/7/2023 at 9:15 a.m. on the Webex platform. Parties will not be asked to start their video. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. 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. Mailed notice
21 2023-10-20 EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 10/20/2023. Mailed notice
[+] 22 2023-11-02 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Epic Games, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A on 11/2/2023, answer due 11/23/2023.
[+] 23 2023-11-02 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for preliminary injunction
[+] 24 2023-11-02 MEMORANDUM by Epic Games, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[23]
25 2023-11-02 NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[23] before Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 11/7/2023 at 09:15 AM.
26 2023-11-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic hearing held on 11/7/2023. No defendant appeared on the hearing. For the reasons stated on the record Plaintiff's Motion For Entry Of A Preliminary Injunction [23] is granted. Enter order. The law firm of TME Law, P.C. 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 www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. The Clerk is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint [2], Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Paul Varley [12], and the TRO [16]. Telephonic hearing set for 12/20/2023 at 9:15 a.m. on the Webex platform. Parties will not be asked to start their video. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. 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. Mailed notice
[+] 27 2023-11-07 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 11/7/2023. Mailed notice
28 2023-11-13 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
29 2023-11-13 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
30 2023-11-28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epic Games, Inc. as to a certain defendant
31 2023-12-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epic Games, Inc. as to certain Defendants
32 2023-12-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic hearing held on 12/20/2023. No defendants appeared on the hearing. Plaintiff reported it is continuing negotiations with various defendants and will file a motion for default against those that have not appeared. Telephonic hearing set for 1/25/2024 at 9:15 a.m. on the Webex platform. Parties will not be asked to start their video. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. 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. Mailed notice
33 2023-12-21 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Epic Games, Inc. as to certain Defendants
34 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.
35 2024-01-18 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. by Alexander Whang
[+] 36 2024-01-22 MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants
[+] 37 2024-01-22 MEMORANDUM by Epic Games, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[36]
[+] 38 2024-01-22 DECLARATION of Martin F. Trainor regarding memorandum in support of motion[37]
39 2024-01-22 NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[36] before Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 1/25/2024 at 09:15 AM.
40 2024-01-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Epic Games, Inc. by Richard M. Poskozim
41 2024-01-25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic hearing held on 1/25/2024. No defendant appeared on the hearing. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's Motion For Entry Of Default And Default Judgment [36] is granted. Enter Final Judgment. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice
42 2024-01-25 FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 1/25/2024. Mailed notice
43 2024-03-15 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment as to a certain defendant