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2025-cv-14021

Chapter 4 Corp. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2025-11-14
原告:Chapter 4 Corp.
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2025-11-14 COMPLAINT filed by Chapter 4 Corp.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24353260.
2 2025-11-14 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
[+] 3 2025-11-14 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. Exhibit 2 - Part 1 regarding complaint[1]
4 2025-11-14 MOTION by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. for leave to file under seal
5 2025-11-14 CIVIL Cover Sheet
6 2025-11-14 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Chapter 4 Corp.
7 2025-11-14 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Chapter 4 Corp.
8 2025-11-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. by Justin R. Gaudio
9 2025-11-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. by Amy Crout Ziegler
10 2025-11-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. by Marcella Deshonda Slay
[+] 11 2025-11-14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. by Rachel Meira Ackerman
12 2025-11-17 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
13 2025-11-17 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
14 2025-11-17 MOTION by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
15 2025-11-17 MEMORANDUM by Chapter 4 Corp. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
16 2025-11-17 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
[+] 17 2025-11-17 DECLARATION of Lisa M. Willis regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
18 2025-11-17 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. Exhibit 2 - Part 1 regarding declaration[17]
19 2025-11-17 MOTION by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
20 2025-11-17 MEMORANDUM by Chapter 4 Corp. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]
21 2025-11-17 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]
22 2025-11-17 NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14], motion for miscellaneous relief[19] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/20/2025 at 09:30 AM.
23 2025-11-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. by Lucas Allen Peterson
24 2025-11-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4] [14] [19] 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 $17,000$1,000 per defendantis sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 11/20/25 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
25 2025-11-20 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/20/2025. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
26 2025-11-21 MOTION by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
27 2025-11-21 MEMORANDUM by Chapter 4 Corp. in support of extension of time[26]
28 2025-11-21 DECLARATION of Marcella D. Slay regarding memorandum in support of motion[27]
29 2025-11-21 NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of extension of time[26] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 11/26/2025 at 09:30 AM.
30 2025-11-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order [26] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 12/17/25. Motion hearing date of 11/26/25 is stricken.
31 2025-11-25 Registry Deposit Information Form by Chapter 4 Corp.
32 2025-11-25 SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Chapter 4 Corp.
33 2025-11-25 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
34 2025-12-01 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 17,000 posted by Chapter 4 Corp. (document not scanned)