最近更新：2025-02-20
2024-cv-03459
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| 04/07/2025 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Counter Claimants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD., Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. by Jie Li |
| 03/13/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Telephonic motion hearing held on 3/13/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion to strike attorney's lien 69 is denied. Movant ShinyRise PLLC's motion for leave 71 is granted. Movant ShinyRise PLLC's motion to strike 72 is granted in part. Exhibits on the docket at docket entry 70-1and 70-2 are stricken (to the extent they have not already been withdrawn by Plaintiff). Mailed notice. Modified on 3/14/2025. |
| 02/21/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: To accommodate a jury trial, the hearing set for 2/27/2025 is reset to 3/13/2025 at 9:30 A.M. The parties are to use the following call-in number: 1-855-244-8681 and enter Access Code: 2315 003 3696. Press # when prompted for an attendee number. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Mailed notice. |
| 01/14/2025 | NOTICE by Christina Joanne Blackfor Lesko of Change of Address and Firm Name |
| 01/10/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Movant ShinyRise PLLC's Motion to strike is fully briefed and under advisement. Accordingly, the status hearing set for 1/14/2025 is reset to 2/27/2025 at 9:00 A.M. The parties are to use the following call-in number: 1-855-244-8681 and enter Access Code: 2315 003 3696. Press # when prompted for an attendee number. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Mailed notice. |
| 12/27/2024 | 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 Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice. |
| 12/10/2024 | SUR-REPLY by Movant ShinyRise PLLC to reply to response to motion, [88] 附件： 1:Declaration of Ms. Gong |
| 12/03/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: In-person status hearing held 12/3/2024. Oral argument heard on Plaintiff's motion to strike attorney's lien [69]. As discussed on the record, Defendant ShinyRise PLLC is given leave to file a sur-response, limited to no more than 5 pages (not including an anticipated declaration), to Plaintiff's motion to strike on or before 12/10/2024. A telephonic tracking status hearing is set for 1/14/2025 at 9:30 A.M. The parties are to use the following call-in number: 1-855-244-8681, Access Code: 2315 003 3696. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Mailed notice. |
| 12/02/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Movant ShinyRise PLLC by Sen Wang |
| 12/02/2024 | REPLY by Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to MOTION for leave to file[85], response in opposition to motion[84] to strike attorneys lien 附件： 1:Exhibit A - Declaration of Plaintiffs by its Agent, Ziyang Bao |
| 11/29/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff's motion [85] for leave to file a reply brief is granted. Plaintiff must file the reply brief as a separate docket item within three business days. Mailed notice |
| 11/21/2024 | Pursuant to Judge Kness' Motions Policy STATEMENT by Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 11/21/2024 | REPLY by Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to response in opposition to motion[84] Motion for Leave to File Reply 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 - Plaintiff's Reply to ShinyRise, PLLC's Response to Motion |
| 10/31/2024 | RESPONSE by ShinyRise PLLCin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to strike notice of filing[37] Attorneys Lien [69] |
| 10/29/2024 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 10/3/2024 before the Honorable John F. Kness. Court Reporter Contact Information: Nancy LaBella, Nancy_LaBella@ilnd.uscourts.gov, 312-435-6890. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 11/19/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/29/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/27/2025. |
| 10/29/2024 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 7/10/2024 before the Honorable John F. Kness. Court Reporter Contact Information: Nancy LaBella, Nancy_LaBella@ilnd.uscourts.gov, 312-435-6890. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 11/19/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/29/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/27/2025. |
| 10/09/2024 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. against Defendant DLUMOND |
| 10/04/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: In-person motion hearing held 10/3/2024. The Courts directs the Clerk's Office to seal Exhibit B to Plaintiff's memorandum in support of motion to strike [70]. Counsel for Plaintiff is directed to file a redacted version of the exhibit promptly on the docket. Attorney Zheng Gong is given leave to file a response to Plaintiff's Motion to Strike the Attorney's Lien by 10/31/2024. An in-person status hearing is set for 12/3/2024 at 10:00 A.M. Mailed notice. |
| 10/03/2024 | MEMORANDUM by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. in support of motion to strike[69] Attorneys Lien 附件： 1:Exhibit B - February 25, 2024 Agreement for Legal Services 2:Exhibit A - July 3, 2024 Letter from Shiny Rise PLLC |
| 09/18/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Defendant DLUMOND's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond [77] is granted. Defendant DLUMOND must answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiff's complaint on or before 10/4/2024. Mailed notice. |
| 09/13/2024 | MOTION by Defendant DLUMOND for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] |
| 09/13/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant DLUMOND by Timothy Tiewei Wang |
| 08/29/2024 | STATEMENT of defense by Ning Bo Dong Ying Ji Li Electronics LTD. (Envelope postmarked 08/02/2024) (Received by mail in the Clerk's Office on 08/29/2024) |
| 09/04/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: This matter is set for an in-person motion hearing on pending motions [69], [71], [72] on 10/3/2024 at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2125. Lead counsel is directed to appear at the hearing. Mailed notice. Modified on 9/4/2024. |
| 09/03/2024 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 08/24/2024 | MOTION by Movant ShinyRise PLLC to strike MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to strike notice of filing[37] Attorneys Lien [69], memorandum in support of motion, [70] |
| 08/24/2024 | MOTION by Movant ShinyRise PLLC for leave to file Motion to Strike |
| 08/23/2024 | MEMORANDUM by Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. in support of motion to strike[69] Attorneys Lien 附件： 1:Exhibit B-February 25, 2024 Agreement for Legal Services 2:Exhibit A-July 3, 2024 Letter from Shiny Rise PLLC |
| 08/23/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to strike notice of filing[37] Attorneys Lien |
| 08/23/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. by Thomas John Nitschke |
| 08/22/2024 | Answer to Counterclaims by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 08/20/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. for leave to appear as Retained Counsel 附件： 1:Attorney Appearance Form |
| 08/05/2024 | ANSWER to counterclaim by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 08/05/2024 | ANSWER to counterclaim by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 08/02/2024 | AMENDED answer to complaint[62] by Defendants Grimtron's Safety Store, Karmila, MD Madoats, and Z Zljuan |
| 07/30/2024 | ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Grimtron's Safety Store, Karmila, MD MADOATS, Z ZLJUAN |
| 07/29/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Motion by counsel to withdraw as attorney [60] is granted. Attorney Christopher Paul Keleher is withdrawn as counsel of record. Mailed notice. |
| 07/27/2024 | MOTION by Attorney Christopher Keleher to withdraw as attorney for Grimtron's Safety Store, Karmila, MD MADOATS, Z ZLJUAN. No party information provided |
| 07/25/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Grimtron's Safety Store, Karmila, MD MADOATS, Z ZLJUAN by Pete Scott Wolfgram |
| 07/24/2024 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 07/22/2024 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co., Safe&Safety Inc. as to Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd. on 7/17/2024, answer due 8/7/2024. 附件： 1:Exhibit A 2:Declaration Bo Yang |
| 07/17/2024 | STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 07/15/2024 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. |
| 07/15/2024 | ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD. against Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. by Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD. 附件： 1:Exhibit 20 Prosecution documents 2:Exhibit 21 Recall Information 3:Exhibit 19 Invalidity Chart 4:Exhibit 18 Invalidity Chart 5:Exhibit 17 Invalidity Chart 6:Exhibit 16 Invalidity Chart 7:Exhibit 15 Prior Art 8:Exhibit 14 Prior Art 9:Exhibit 13 Prior Art 10:Exhibit 12 Prior Art 11:Exhibit 11 Prior Art 12:Exhibit 10 Invalidity Chart 13:Exhibit 9 Prior Art 14:Exhibit 8 Invalidity Chart 15:Exhibit 7 Prior Art 16:Exhibit 6 Invalidity Chart 17:Exhibit 5 Prior Art 18:Exhibit 4 Invalidity Chart 19:Exhibit 3 Prior Art 20:Exhibit 2 Invalidity Chart 21:Exhibit 1 Prior Art |
| 07/15/2024 | SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals and Entities Identified on Schedule A to The Complaint |
| 07/15/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. by Maia H. Harris |
| 07/15/2024 | ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd. against Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. by Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd. 附件： 1:Exhibit 16 Recall Information 2:Exhibit 15 Invalid Chart 3:Exhibit 14 Invalid Chart 4:Exhibit 13 Invalid Chart 5:Exhibit 12 Prior Art 6:Exhibit 11 Prior Art 7:Exhibit 10 Prior Art 8:Exhibit 9 Prior Art 9:Exhibit 8 Invalid Chart 10:Exhibit 7 Prior Art 11:Exhibit 6 Invalid Chart 12:Exhibit 5 Prior Art 13:Exhibit 4 Invalid Chart 14:Exhibit 3 Prior Art 15:Exhibit 2 Invalid Chart 16:Exhibit 1 Prior Art |
| 07/13/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shanxi Zhixin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd by Tao Liu |
| 07/13/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Jiangxi Fingerprint Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd by Tao Liu |
| 07/10/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Telephonic motion hearing held 7/10/2024. As discussed on the record, motion by counsel for leave to appear pro hac vice [47] is granted. Oral argument heard. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order [39] is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order at Docket [14] is vacated. Plaintiffs' motion [34] is dismissed as moot. Motions [38], [40], [43] and [44] are granted. The oral request by Plaintiffs for issuance of one single summons is granted. The Clerk of Court shall issue summons as to "All Defendants listed on Schedule "A" attached to the Complaint". The parties are directed to file a statement on or before 7/17/2024 regarding a proposed briefing schedule on any motion for preliminary injunction. Mailed notice. |
| 07/10/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant The Individuals and Entities Identified on Schedule A to The Complaint by Jeffrey Edward Schiller |
| 07/10/2024 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-22225219. |
| 07/10/2024 | REPLY by Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. to response in opposition to motion, [42] 附件： 1:Exhibit 3 Screenshot of YouTube video 2:Exhibit 2 Screeshot of customer review 3:Exhibit 1 Prosecution documents |
| 07/09/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: A telephonic motion hearing on Defendants' motion [39] is set for 7/10/2024 at 1:30 P.M. The parties are to use the following call-in number: 888-684-8852, conference code 3796759. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Mailed notice. |
| 07/09/2024 | MOTION by Defendant GUVELI SAFE for extension of time to file answer to Plaintiff's Complaint |
| 07/09/2024 | MOTION by Defendant Ninetystar US for extension of time to file answer to Plaintiff's Complaint |
| 07/09/2024 | RESPONSE by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DI[39] 附件： 1:Exhibit C 2:Exhibit B 3:Exhibit A |
| 07/09/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Ninetystar US, GUVELI SAFE by Pete Scott Wolfgram |
| 07/08/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. for leave to file excess pages |
| 07/08/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. Emergency Motion to Dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order 附件： 1:Exhibit 29 Declaration 2:Exhibit 28 Declaration 3:Exhibit 27 Declaration 4:Exhibit 26 Declaration 5:Exhibit 25 Declaration 6:Exhibit 24 Declaration 7:Exhibit 23 Declaration 8:Exhibit 22 Declaration 9:Exhibit 21 Declaration 10:Exhibit 20 Reviews of Plaintiffs' products 11:Exhibit 19 Recall Information 12:Exhibit 18 screenshots of Plaintiffs' website 13:Exhibit 17 screenshots of Plaintiffs' website 14:Exhibit 16 screenshots of Plaintiffs' Amazon store 15:Exhibit 15 Invalid Chart 16:Exhibit 14 Invalid Chart 17:Exhibit 13 Invalid Chart 18:Exhibit 12 Prior Art 19:Exhibit 11 Prior Art 20:Exhibit 10 Prior Art 21:Exhibit 9 Prior Art 22:Exhibit 8 Invalid Chart 23:Exhibit 7 Prior Art 24:Exhibit 6 Invalid Chart 25:Exhibit 5 Prior Art 26:Exhibit 4 Invalid Chart 27:Exhibit 3 Prior Art 28:Exhibit 2 Invalid Chart 29:Exhibit 1 Prior Art |
| 07/07/2024 | MOTION by Attorney Zheng Gong to withdraw as attorney for Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. No party information provided |
| 07/07/2024 | NOTICE by All Plaintiffs of Attorneys Lien |
| 07/06/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Z ZLJUAN, Karmila, Grimtron's Safety Store, MD MADOATS by Christopher Paul Keleher |
| 07/05/2024 | MEMORANDUM by Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. in support of extension of time[34] the Temporary Restraining Order |
| 07/05/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. for extension of time Plaintiff's Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order |
| 07/05/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. by Christina Joanne Blackfor Lesko |
| 07/03/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Defendants' motion [29] to withdraw emergency motion for compliance [22] is granted. Defendants' emergency motion [22] is dismissed as moot. Mailed notice. |
| 07/03/2024 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. |
| 07/03/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. by Wei Wang |
| 07/03/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd. to withdraw motion for miscellaneous relief, [22] |
| 07/02/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Counsel for those Defendants who filed a pending emergency motion [22], along with counsel for Plaintiffs, contacted Court staff today by email to report that Plaintiffs "have now agreed to provide all the unredacted documents requested by Defendants within today's business hours." Counsel also related that Defendants "agree to withdraw their [Emergency] Motion upon receipt of the documents from Plaintiffs." In view of this report, the hearing on the emergency motion that was set for today is stricken. Mailed notice. |
| 07/02/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant SHAOXING KEFEI DIGITAL CO., LTD. by Tao Liu |
| 07/02/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant NINGBO MOYU TRADING CO., LTD. by Tao Liu |
| 07/02/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant YUYAO DINGHUI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. by Tao Liu |
| 07/02/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: A telephonic motion hearing on Defendants' motion [22] is set for 7/2/2024 at 2:30 P.M. The parties are to use the following call-in number: 888-684-8852, conference code 3796759. The public and media representatives may have access to the hearing via the same number. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions. Participants are directed to keep their device muted when they are not speaking. Mailed notice. |
| 07/02/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. by Tao Liu |
| 07/01/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd. Emergency Motion to Require Compliance with Local Rule 26.2, and/or provide all sealed filings without redactions 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd. by Tianyu Ju |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Yunli Design Co., Ltd. by Wei Wang |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Dongguan Huaxun Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. by Wei Wang |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Yiluo Technology Co., Ltd. by Tao Liu |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Dongguan Hua'ang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. by Wei Wang |
| 07/01/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ningbo Yinzhou Runping Trading Co., Ltd. by Tao Liu |
| 06/29/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenzhen Mengdan Technology Co., Ltd. by Wei Wang |
| 06/26/2024 | Money order BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 Rcpt. No: 100007690 posted by Safe&Safety Inc. |
| 06/24/2024 | SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 6/24/2024. |
| 06/24/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3 11, motion for electronic service of process 12, and ex parte motion for a temporary restraining order 10, are granted in part. Plaintiff's submissions (e.g., Dkts. 1012) establish that, were Defendants to learn of these proceedings before the execution of Plaintiff's requested preliminary injunctive relief, there is a significant risk that Defendants could destroy relevant documentary evidence and hide or transfer assets beyond the reach of the Court. Accordingly, subject to unsealing at an appropriate time, Plaintiff may for now file under seal the documents identified in the motion to seal and appearing at docket entries 3 and 11. The Temporary Restraining Order being entered along with this minute order shall also be placed under seal. In addition, for the purpose of the motions cited above, Plaintiff's filings support proceeding (for the time being) on an ex parte basis under FRCP 65(b)(1). Specifically, and as noted above, were Defendants to be informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, it is likely assets and websites would be redirected, thus defeating Plaintiff's interests in identifying Defendants, stopping Defendants' infringing conduct, and obtaining the equitable accounting that, at this point, Plaintiff states that he may pursue. These facts justify, among other relief, the imposition of a prejudgment asset restraint against Defendants in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per separate account. In addition, the Court finds, at least for now on this limited and one-sided record and without prejudice to revisiting the issue, that it has personal jurisdiction over Defendants because they directly target their business activities toward consumers in the United States, including Illinois. Specifically, Defendants have targeted sales to Illinois residents by setting up and operating e-commerce stores that target United States consumers using one or more Seller Aliases, offer shipping to the United States, including Illinois, accept payment in U.S. dollars, and have sold products using infringing versions of Plaintiff's copyrighted works to residents of Illinois. The evidence presented to the Court also shows that Plaintiff has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois), that the harm to Plaintiff is irreparable, and that an injunction is in the public interest. An injunction serves the public interest because of the consumer confusion caused by infringing goods, and 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 effectively communicates the pendency of this action to Defendants. As several judges have previously noted, there may be reason to question both the propriety of joining all Defendants in this one action and whether Plaintiff will pursue an accounting (which Plaintiff asserts as justification for an asset freeze), but at this preliminary stage, the Court is persuaded that Plaintiff has provided sufficient evidence of coordinated activity and the prospect of an accounting to justify the requested relief as to all Defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify Defendants and to implement the asset freeze. If any Defendant appears and objects, the Court will reconsider the asset freeze and joinder. Enter sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Mailed notice. |
| 05/10/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. for service by publication and Email |
| 05/10/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. to seal document MOTION by Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. for temporary restraining order 10 附件： 1:(Declaration of Mr. Bao ISO Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO) 2:Supplement Memo ISO Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO |
| 05/10/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Safe&Safety Inc., Shenzhen ZhengMi Technology Co. for temporary restraining order |
| 05/06/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Motion by counsel for leave to appear pro hac vice 8 is granted. Mailed notice. |
| 05/02/2024 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-21926420. 附件： 1:(Exhibit DC Bar Certificate of Good Standing) 2:Exhibit Texas Bar Certificate of Good Standing |
| 04/30/2024 | 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. |
| 04/30/2024 | CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John F. Kness. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). |
| 04/30/2024 | MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. 附件： 1:(Sealed Exhibit) |
| 04/29/2024 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by All Plaintiffs |
| 04/29/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs SHENZHEN ZHENGMI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Safe&Safety Inc. by Zheng Gong |
| 04/29/2024 | CIVIL Cover Sheet |
| 04/29/2024 | SEALED MOTION by Plaintiffs SHENZHEN ZHENGMI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Safe&Safety Inc. to File Documents Under Seal 附件： 1:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 3) 2:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 2) 3:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 1) 4:Exhibit 1 to Complaint 5:Appendix Schedule A to Complaint 6:Exhibit Complaint (Sealed) 7:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 4) 8:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 5) 9:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 6) 10:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 7) 11:Exhibit 2 to Complaint (Part 8) 12:(Notice of Filing Plaintiffs' Notice of Claims Involving Patents (Sealed)) |
| 04/29/2024 | NOTICE by All Plaintiffs of Claims Involving Patents |
