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2026-cv-00047

Hallmark Licensing, LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2026-01-05
原告:Hallmark Licensing, LLC
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2026-01-05 COMPLAINT filed by Hallmark Licensing, LLC ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24545080.
2 2026-01-05 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2026-01-05 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Exhibit 3 regarding complaint[1]
4 2026-01-05 MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for leave to file under Seal
5 2026-01-05 CIVIL Cover Sheet
6 2026-01-05 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hallmark Licensing, LLC
7 2026-01-05 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Hallmark Licensing, LLC
8 2026-01-05 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
9 2026-01-05 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
10 2026-01-05 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Jennifer Van Nacht
[+] 11 2026-01-05 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Madeline Halgren
12 2026-01-06 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
13 2026-01-06 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
14 2026-01-06 MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
15 2026-01-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
16 2026-01-07 MEMORANDUM by Hallmark Licensing, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]
17 2026-01-07 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]
[+] 18 2026-01-07 DECLARATION of Stacey Howe regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]
19 2026-01-07 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Exhibit 3 regarding declaration[18]
20 2026-01-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
21 2026-01-07 MEMORANDUM by Hallmark Licensing, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]
22 2026-01-07 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]
23 2026-01-07 NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[20], motion for temporary restraining order[15], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/14/2026 at 09:30 AM.
24 2026-01-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4] [15] [20] 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 $55,000-1,000 per defendant-is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 1/14/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
25 2026-01-13 SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/13/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
26 2026-01-14 Registry Deposit Information Form by Hallmark Licensing, LLC
27 2026-01-14 SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC
28 2026-01-16 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
29 2026-01-20 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 55,000 posted by Hallmark Licensing, LLC (Document Not Imaged)
30 2026-01-22 MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
31 2026-01-22 MEMORANDUM by Hallmark Licensing, LLC in support of extension of time[30]
32 2026-01-22 DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[31]
33 2026-01-22 NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of extension of time[30] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/27/2026 at 09:30 AM.
34 2026-01-26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order [30] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 2/10/26. Motion hearing date of 1/27/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
35 2026-01-29 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Hallmark Licensing, LLC as to a Certain Defendant