最近更新：2024-12-25
2024-cv-02535
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| 04/17/2025 | ORDER: Plaintiff's motion for entry of an order amending the court's April 7, 2025, Order [ECF No. 102] regarding release of bond 104 is granted. The Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars ($10,000) posted as bond by plaintiff, including any applicable or earned interest, is hereby released to plaintiff's counsel. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the $10,000 cash bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court, plus accrued interest, to plaintiff's counsel, Theodore J. Chiacchio, Chiacchio IP, LLC, 307 North Michigan Ave., Suite 806, Chicago, IL 60601 via regular mail. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 4/17/2025: Mailed notice |
| 04/14/2025 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for Entry of Order Amending ECF No. 102 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 04/07/2025 | DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 4/7/2025:Mailed notice |
| 04/07/2025 | ORDER: Defendant has not responded to plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment. [96]. The motion is granted. Based on the evidence submitted in support of the preliminary injunction and the motion for entry of default and default judgment, and the admission of liability by virtue of the default, plaintiff has established that the infringement was willful, that damages should be awarded in the amount reflected in the attached default final judgment order, and that a permanent injunction should be entered. Plaintiff has shown that the infringement of plaintiff's design patents causes plaintiff irreparable harm in the form of loss of exclusivity, and loss of future sales; that monetary damages are inadequate to address these harms; and that the public interest would not be disserved by a permanent injunction. Defendant has not appeared to argue otherwise, thus, the court also finds that the balance of the hardships favors an injunction. The ten thousand dollars ($10,000) surety bond posted by plaintiff is hereby released to plaintiff's counsel. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond previously deposited with the Clerk of the Court to plaintiff's counsel Theodore Joseph Chiacchio at Chiacchio IP, LLC, 307 North Michigan Ave., Suite 806, Chicago, IL 60501, via certified mail. Enter Default Final Judgment Order. Terminate civil case. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 4/7/2025: Mailed notice |
| 03/27/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: No defendant has appeared or filed an objection to the motion for default judgment. [96]. Plaintiff should consult the standing orders on the court's website and by 4/3/2025 submit to the court's Proposed Order Inbox (Proposed_Order_Pacold@ilnd.uscourts.gov) a Word version of the proposed default judgment order and a track changes version showing any differences between plaintiff's proposed order and the court's template order. |
| 03/20/2025 | Updated Schedule A by AP Global, Inc. |
| 03/20/2025 | CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. regarding set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, [98] |
| 03/18/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment, [96], is taken under advisement. If defendant Doe 11, NECOKA, opposes the motion for entry of default and default judgment, defendant should file any opposition by 3/25/2025. If defendant does not file an opposition, the court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff should promptly serve this order on defendant Doe 11, NECOKA, and file a certificate of service. In light of the consent judgments with several defendants, e.g., [95], plaintiff should file an amended Schedule A identifying the remaining defendants by 3/25/2025. |
| 02/14/2025 | BRIEF filed by AP Global, Inc. 附件： 1:Exhibit 2 2:Exhibit 1 |
| 02/14/2025 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for default judgment as to defendant Doe 11, NECOKA |
| 01/17/2025 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to Defendant Cousi-eu-US (Doe 5) Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 1/17/2025: |
| 01/17/2025 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The joint motion for entry of consent judgment as to Cousi-eu-US (Doe 5) [93] is granted. Enter Order. |
| 01/15/2025 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment between Plaintiff and Doe 5 (Cousi-eu-US) 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 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. |
| 10/10/2024 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to Defendant HONG KONG ZHANLAN (Doe 4) Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/10/2024: |
| 10/10/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The joint motion for entry of consent judgment as to HONG KONG ZHANLAN (Doe 4) [89] is granted. Enter Order. |
| 10/08/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment (Doe 4) 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 10/08/2024 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to defendant Beewins (Doe 2) Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/8/2024: |
| 10/08/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The joint motion for entry of consent judgment [86] is granted. Enter Order. |
| 09/30/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment (Doe 2) 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 08/21/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed plaintiff's status report, [83], which indicates that plaintiff is negotiating settlement with two defendants. By 9/9/24, plaintiff should file a status report updating the court on the status of the case including the status of settlement negotiations and proposed next steps. Mailed notice. |
| 08/16/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 07/29/2024 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to defendant AOYILA (Doe 1) Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/29/2024: |
| 07/29/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The parties' joint motion for entry of consent judgment, [80] is granted. Enter Order. |
| 07/25/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment Doe 5 (AOYILA) 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 07/17/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed plaintiff's status report, [78]. By 8/16/2024, plaintiff should file a status report updating the court on the status of settlement and proposed next steps. |
| 07/15/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 07/09/2024 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to defendant No. 10 ZIOZERIT Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/9/2024: |
| 07/09/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff and defendant No. 10 ZIOZERTT's joint motion for entry of consent judgment, [75] is granted. Enter Order. |
| 07/05/2024 | NEW PARTIES: AOYILA, Beewins, HONG KONG ZHANLAN, Cousi-eu-US, ZIOZERTT and NECOKA added to case caption. |
| 07/04/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | ORDER: The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/2/2024: Mailed notice |
| 07/02/2024 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/2/2024: |
| 07/02/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: No defendant remains who has appeared or filed an objection to the motion for preliminary injunction, [30]. A preliminary injunction is appropriate for the same reasons a TRO was granted, and is unopposed. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction, [30] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Exhibit 1 to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. |
| 07/02/2024 | CONSENT JUDGMENT as to defendant SWOJG-US (Doe 3) Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/2/2024: |
| 06/28/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: By 7/1/24, plaintiff should file an updated proposed preliminary injunction order to the proposed order inbox which includes only the remaining defendants. |
| 06/28/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The parties' joint motion for entry of consent judgment [68] is granted. Plaintiff should submit a WORD version of the consent judgment to the court's proposed order inbox. |
| 06/26/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to approve consent judgment Joint Motion for Entry of Consent Judgment 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's status report, [66], which indicates that plaintiff is settling with a number of defendants. By 7/15/2024, plaintiff should file a status report updating the court on the status of settlement and proposed next steps. |
| 06/21/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 06/20/2024 | Fourth Amended Complaint AMENDED complaint by AP Global, Inc. against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A To The Complaint 附件： 1:Exhibit 3 2:Supplement A 3:Exhibit 2 4:Exhibit 1 |
| 06/18/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: By 6/21/2024, plaintiff and any remaining defendants who have appeared and not been dismissed should file a status report updating the court on the status of the case and proposed next steps. |
| 06/18/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received the stipulation of dismissal, [61], which seeks to dismiss defendants No. 8 Gaietty and No. 9 Houmujiuyou. under Rule 41(a)(1). Rule 41(a) is not the proper vehicle for dismissing some, but not all, parties to an action. Taylor v. Brown, 787 F.3d 851, 857 (7th Cir. 2015) ("Rule 41(a) should be limited to dismissal of an entire action."). The court therefore construes plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal as a request for leave to amend the pleadings under Rule 15(a)(2) by dropping defendants No. 8 Gaietty and No. 9 Houmujiuyou from the complaint, see Taylor, 787 F.3d at 857-58, and the court grants plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint by 6/20/2024 identifying the remaining defendants. Defendants No. 8 Gaietty and No. 9 Houmujiuyou are dismissed without prejudice. |
| 06/13/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Telephone status hearing held on 6/13/2024. Plaintiff has settled with defendants No. 8 and 9, and will submit a stipulation of dismissal. |
| 06/13/2024 | STIPULATION of Dismissal Doe Nos. 8 (Gaietty) and 9 (Houmujiuyou) |
| 06/13/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received the stipulation of dismissal, [59], which seeks to dismiss defendant No. 6 Keten Direct under Rule 41(a)(1). Rule 41(a) is not the proper vehicle for dismissing some, but not all, parties to an action. Taylor v. Brown, 787 F.3d 851, 857 (7th Cir. 2015) ("Rule 41(a) should be limited to dismissal of an entire action."). The court therefore construes plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal as a request for leave to amend the pleadings under Rule 15(a)(2) by dropping defendant No. 6 Keten Direct from the complaint, see Taylor, 787 F.3d at 857-58, and the court grants plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint by 6/20/2024 identifying the remaining defendants. Defendant No. 6 Keten Direct is dismissed with prejudice. |
| 06/11/2024 | STIPULATION of Dismissal Doe 6 (Keten Direct; identified in Schedule A as "Katen Direct") |
| 06/07/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed defendant Keten Direct's response to order to show cause and motion for nunc pro tunc orders, [57]. Defendant Keten Direct's response demonstrates excusable neglect under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b)(1)(B). Thus, plaintiff's motion to strike defendant Keten Direct's response to motion for entry of preliminary injunction, [50], is denied. Plaintiff's unopposed motion to extend the reply deadline for the preliminary injunction, [56], is granted. Plaintiff's reply is due by 6/18/2024. |
| 06/05/2024 | RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause to response in opposition to motion, [47], text entry, [55], MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to strike response in opposition to motion, [47] Motion to Strike Doe 6's (Katen Direct) Response to Motion for Entry of Preliminary Injunction [50] |
| 06/04/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for extension of time to file response/reply |
| 06/03/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court set a briefing schedule on the preliminary injunction on 5/15/24. See [39]. Pursuant to that schedule, defendants' responses to the motion for preliminary injunction were due by 5/28/24. Defendant Keten Direct filed its response two days late on 5/30/24. Defendant Keten Direct did not file a motion for extension of time. Defendant Keten Direct's 17.5-page brief is also oversized in violation of Local Rule 7.1. Defendant did not file a motion for excess pages. Defendant Keten Direct's response to the motion for preliminary injunction thus ignores both the deadline that this court set and the Local Rules. By 6/5/24, defendant Keten Direct is ordered to show cause why its response should not be stricken. |
| 06/03/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed the status reports, [48] and [49]. At least one defendant requests a preliminary injunction hearing. A telephonic hearing is set for 6/13/2024 at 8:50 a.m. The parties should be prepared to discuss their availability for a preliminary injunction hearing. Dial toll-free call-in number: 888-684-8852; followed by the conference access code: 9482028#. 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 deemed necessary by the court. |
| 06/01/2024 | NOTICE by Keten Direct OF ITS SERVICE OF NOTICE OF RULE 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION OF AP GLOBAL, INC. |
| 06/01/2024 | NOTICE by Keten Direct SERVICE OF ITS RULE 26(a)(1) INTIAL DISCLOSURES |
| 06/01/2024 | ANSWER to amended complaint (Plaintiff AP Global Inc.'s [a California corporation] Third Amended Complaint), COUNTERCLAIM filed by Keten Direct against AP Global, Inc. by Keten Direct |
| 05/31/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. to strike response in opposition to motion, [47] Motion to Strike Doe 6's (Katen Direct) Response to Motion for Entry of Preliminary Injunction |
| 05/30/2024 | STATUS Report re Plaintiff;s preliminary injunction motion, settlement, and discovery schedule by Keten Direct |
| 05/30/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 05/30/2024 | RESPONSE by Keten Directin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for preliminary injunction [30] 附件： 1:Declaration Declaration of Keten's manager Ms. Shan Rao 2:Exhibit 6 - user reviews with photos showing similarly-designed products that pr 3:Exhibit 5 - Additional prior art reference that predates the patent 4:Exhibit 4 - Factual and legal concessions Plaintiff made before the Patent Offic 5:Exhibit 3 - Patent Office's factual determinations and legal conclusions th 6:Exhibit 2 - similarities between the asserted patent and the prior art 7:Exhibit 1 - differences between the asserted patent and Keten's product |
| 05/28/2024 | RESPONSE by Gaietyy, Houmujiuyouin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for preliminary injunction [30] 附件： 1:Exhibit 5 2:Exhibit 4 3:Exhibit 3 4:Exhibit 2 5:Exhibit 1 6:Declaration of Huishan Chen 7:Declaration of Yongheng Lu |
| 05/28/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Gaietyy, Houmujiuyou by Brian Swift |
| 05/23/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The defendants' unopposed motion for an extension of time to file an answer or otherwise responsive pleading, [42], is granted. Defendants' answer or otherwise responsive pleading is due by 6/11/24. Mailed notice. |
| 05/21/2024 | Third AMENDED complaint by AP Global, Inc. against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A To The Complaint 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 2:Exhibit 2 3:Exhibit 3 4:Supplement A |
| 05/21/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Gaietyy, Houmujiuyou for extension of time UNOPPOSED |
| 05/17/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal, [40], which seeks to voluntarily dismiss defendant No. 7 Mchoi Direct under Rule 41(a)(1). Rule 41(a) is not the proper vehicle for dismissing some, but not all, parties to an action. Taylor v. Brown, 787 F.3d 851, 857 (7th Cir. 2015) ("Rule 41(a) should be limited to dismissal of an entire action."). The court therefore construes plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal as a request for leave to amend the pleadings under Rule 15(a)(2) by dropping defendant No. 7 Mchoi Direct from the complaint, see Taylor, 787 F.3d at 857-58, and the court grants plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint by 5/21/24 identifying the remaining defendants. Defendant No. 7 Mchoi Direct is terminated with prejudice. |
| 05/16/2024 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by AP Global, Inc. Dismissal of Doe 7 |
| 05/15/2024 | ORDER: Defendants' motions to set a briefing schedule and unseal, [35], [38], are granted. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal Docket numbers [2] through [4], [6] through [9]. Defendants' responses to the motion for a preliminary injunction are due by 5/28/24. Plaintiff's reply, if any, is due by 6/11/24. By 5/30/24, the parties should confer and file a joint status report indicating whether the parties believe a preliminary injunction hearing is necessary. If the parties believe a hearing is necessary, they should contact the courtroom deputy and include agreed proposed dates for a preliminary injunction hearing in the status report. The status report should also update the court on the status of settlement. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 5/15/2024. Mailed notice. |
| 05/15/2024 | MOTION by Defendant Keten Direct to set a briefing schedule and to unseal Dkts. 2-4, 6-9 |
| 05/15/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Keten Direct by Jingyi Guo |
| 05/14/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Keten Direct by Zheng Liu |
| 05/14/2024 | MOTION by Defendants Gaietyy, Houmujiuyou to set a briefing schedule and to unseal Dkts. 2-4, 6-9 |
| 05/14/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Gaietyy, Houmujiuyou by Adam Edward Urbanczyk |
| 05/06/2024 | CERTIFICATE of Service Notice of Service of May 6, 2024, Order (Dkt. 32) by Theodore Joseph Chiacchio on behalf of AP Global, Inc. regarding set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, 32 |
| 05/06/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction 30, under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by 5/15/2024. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice and file a certificate of notice on the docket. |
| 05/03/2024 | Memorandum in Support of Motion for Entry of Preliminary Injunction by AP Global, Inc. |
| 05/03/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for preliminary injunction |
| 04/29/2024 | SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A To The Complaint |
| 04/26/2024 | STATUS Report by AP Global, Inc. |
| 04/26/2024 | REGISTRY DEPOSIT INFORMATION Form by AP Global, Inc. (Received at the Intake Counter on 04/26/2024) |
| 04/26/2024 | Civil Bond BOND in the amount of $ 10,0000, receipt no. 100005450 posted by AP Global, Inc. |
| 04/23/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the TRO, 26 is granted. Under Rule 65(b)(2), the court finds good cause to extend the TRO for an additional 14 days to prevent defendants from modifying registration data and content, changing hosts, redirecting traffic to other websites in their control, and moving any assets from accounts in U.S.-based financial institutions, including service provider accounts, to offshore accounts. The court's TRO, 25, entered on 4/12/24 is extended until 5/10/24. |
| 04/22/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff AP Global, Inc. for extension of time Motion to Extend Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order |
| 04/12/2024 | SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 4/12/2024: |
| 04/12/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: For the reasons set forth in the motion, 5, filed by plaintiff, the supporting memoranda, 6, and the temporary restraining order, plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 5, is granted. Plaintiff's filings support proceeding (for the time being) on an ex parte basis. Specifically, 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 an accounting. In addition, the evidence submitted by plaintiff shows a substantial likelihood of success on the merits (including evidence of active infringement and sales into Illinois), the harm to plaintiff is irreparable, and an injunction is in the public interest. 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 other judges in this district have noted, there may be reason to question both the propriety of the joinder of all defendants in this one action and whether plaintiff genuinely intends to pursue an accounting, but at this preliminary stage, 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 revisit the asset freeze and joinder. Plaintiff shall deposit with the Clerk of Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), either cash or surety bond, as security. |
| 04/11/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff emailed a version of the Schedule A to the proposed order box but not a proposed TRO that includes the current version of Schedule A. The proposed TRO must make clear which defendants it applies to, including by attaching the current version of Schedule A. Plaintiff should consult the standing orders on the court's website and by 4/17/24 send to the proposed order box a clean and track changes proposed TRO that includes amended Schedule A. |
| 04/08/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's proposed TRO in the court's proposed order inbox. However, the proposed TRO does not include the Schedule A. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d) requires a TRO to "describe in reasonable detail-and not by referring to the complaint or other document-the act or acts restrained or required." Thus, by 4/10/24, plaintiff should submit to the proposed order inbox a proposed TRO that includes the Schedule A. |
| 04/04/2024 | Second Amended Complaint AMENDED complaint by AP Global, Inc. against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A To The Complaint Pursuant to the Court's April 1 and 3, 2024 Orders (Dkt. Nos. 19, 20, respectively) |
| 04/03/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff emailed the proposed order box requesting clarification on the court's order, 19. To clarify the court's order, 19, the amended complaint disclosing plaintiff's name and asserted patents should not be filed under seal. Plaintiff is reminded that the proposed order box should not be used for substantive requests. Any substantive requests must be filed on the docket. |
| 04/01/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal, 13, is granted. Plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed anonymously, 12, is denied. Plaintiff's submissions establish that, were defendants to learn of these proceedings before the execution of plaintiff's requested temporary restraining order, there is a significant risk that defendants could destroy relevant documentary evidence and hide or transfer assets beyond the reach of the court. Conversely, there are no exceptional circumstances that would justify allowing plaintiff to conceal its own identity. Given these protections for plaintiff's legitimate interests, the countervailing strong public interest in knowing who is seeking recourse in the federal courts compels the court to deny plaintiff's request to conceal its own identity, even initially. As the Seventh Circuit has explained, "We have repeatedly voiced our disfavor of parties proceeding anonymously, as anonymous litigation runs contrary to the rights of the public to have open judicial proceedings and to know who is using court facilities and procedures funded by public taxes. To proceed anonymously, a party must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that outweigh both the public policy in favor of identified parties and the prejudice to the opposing party that would result from anonymity." Doe v. Village of Deerfield, 819 F.3d 372, 376-77 (7th Cir. 2016). Such exceptional circumstances are not present here. Accordingly, plaintiff must file an amended complaint disclosing its name and asserted patents by 4/8/2024. |
| 04/01/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to serve process through electronic means, 10 is granted. |
| 04/01/2024 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has received plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order 5. By 4/8/24, plaintiff should submit a proposed order to the proposed order inbox. |
| 03/29/2024 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff John Doe by Theodore Joseph Chiacchio |
| 03/29/2024 | 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. |
| 03/29/2024 | CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). |
| 03/29/2024 | MAILED Patent Request Letter to Plaintiff's counsel Theodore Joseph Chiacchio |
| 03/28/2024 | CIVIL Cover Sheet |
| 03/28/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff John Doe to seal document sealed document 8, sealed document 6, sealed document 7, sealed document 2, sealed document 4, sealed document 3, sealed document 9 |
| 03/28/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff John Doe Motion for Leave to Proceed Anonymously |
| 03/28/2024 | Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to Serve Electronically by John Doe |
| 03/28/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff John Doe Motion for Leave to Serve Electronically |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Exhibit 2B to Declaration 7 |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Exhibit 2A to Declaration 7 |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Declaration in Support of Motion for Entry of Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order 附件： 1:(Exhibit 1) |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Memorandum in Suport of Motion for Entry of Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order |
| 03/28/2024 | MOTION by Plaintiff John Doe for temporary restraining order Motion for Entry of Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Amended Complaint 附件： 1:Exhibit 1 2:Exhibit 2 3:Exhibit 3 4:(Supplement Schedule A) |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Schedule A to Complaint |
| 03/28/2024 | SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff John Doe Exhibit 1 to Complaint |
| 03/28/2024 | COMPLAINT filed by John Doe; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21797366. 附件： 1:Exhibit 2 2:(Exhibit 3) |
