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2024-cv-06440

Blujay Studios, 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:2024-07-25
原告:Blujay Studios, Inc.
代理律所:Keith
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-07-25 COMPLAINT filed by Blujay Studios, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22286369.
2 2024-07-25 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. Schedule A to Complaint 1
3 2024-07-25 CIVIL Cover Sheet
4 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Keith A. Vogt
5 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Adam Grodman
6 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre
7 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Christopher Romero
8 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Monica Rita Martin
9 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Yanling Jiang
10 2024-07-25 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. by Yi Bu
[+] 11 2024-07-25 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Blujay Studios, Inc.
12 2024-07-26 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for leave to file under seal
13 2024-07-26 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for leave to file excess pages
[+] 15 2024-07-26 MEMORANDUM in Support of [14] Exparte Motion
16 2024-07-26 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. Sealed Exhibit 2, Declaration of Deborah Stout regarding memorandum in support of motion, [15]
17 2024-07-26 Presentment for Exparte Motion [14] and NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for leave to file[12], motion for leave to file excess pages[13] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 8/6/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 18 2024-07-29 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
19 2024-07-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions 12 13 14 are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants 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 is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $111,000 $1,000 per defendantis sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 7/25/24 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
20 2024-07-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Minute entry dated 7/30/24 19 is corrected as follows: Plaintiff's ex parte motions 12 13 14 are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants 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 is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $105,000 $1,000 per defendant is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 8/6/24 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff Modified on 7/30/2024.
[+] 21 2024-07-30 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/30/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
22 2024-08-06 SURETY BOND in the amount of $105,000 posted by Blujay Studios, Inc. (Document not scanned)
23 2024-08-08 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for extension of time of the Temporary Restraining Order
24 2024-08-08 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of extension of time[23] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 8/13/2024 at 09:30 AM.
25 2024-08-08 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
26 2024-08-12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 23 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 8/27/24. Motion hearing date of 8/13/24 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing set for 8/27/24 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
27 2024-08-26 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for extension of time of the Temporary Restraining Order
28 2024-08-26 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of extension of time 27 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 8/27/2024 at 09:30 AM.
29 2024-08-26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 27 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 9/10/24. Motion hearing date of 8/27/24 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing previously set for 8/27/24 is stricken and reset to 9/10/24 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
30 2024-09-06 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for preliminary injunction
[+] 31 2024-09-06 MEMORANDUM by Blujay Studios, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[30]
32 2024-09-06 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[30] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 33 2024-09-06 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Blujay Studios, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/6/2024, answer due 9/27/2024.
34 2024-09-09 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for preliminary injunction
[+] 35 2024-09-09 MEMORANDUM by Blujay Studios, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34]
36 2024-09-09 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[34] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 37 2024-09-09 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Blujay Studios, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/9/2024, answer due 9/30/2024.
[+] 38 2024-09-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 10/10/24 at 9:30 a.m. Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [30] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Orders. Plaintiff 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 at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
39 2024-09-10 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
40 2024-09-10 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/10/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
41 2024-10-01 MOTION by Plaintiff Blujay Studios, Inc. for default judgment as to Against the Defendants Identified in Schedule A
[+] 42 2024-10-01 MEMORANDUM by Blujay Studios, Inc. in support of motion for default judgment 41
43 2024-10-01 NOTICE of Motion by Keith A. Vogt for presentment of motion for default judgment 41 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/10/2024 at 09:30 AM.
44 2024-10-10 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs as to defendant no. 96 Yangzhou Home Ka Crafts Ltd.
45 2024-10-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of default and default judgment against the Defendants identified in schedule A 41 is granted. Enter Final Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
46 2024-10-10 FINAL Default Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/10/2024. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
47 2024-11-20 SATISFACTION of Judgment as to defendant no. 103 Yiwu Xirui Trade Co., Ltd.