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2023-cv-01764

Nike, 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:2023-03-21
原告:Nike, Inc.
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-03-21 COMPLAINT filed by Nike, Inc.; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20461318.
2 2023-03-21 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2023-03-21 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for leave to file under seal
4 2023-03-21 CIVIL Cover Sheet
5 2023-03-21 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Nike, Inc.
6 2023-03-21 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Nike, Inc.
7 2023-03-21 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Nike, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
8 2023-03-21 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Nike, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
9 2023-03-21 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Nike, Inc. by Jake Michael Christensen
[+] 10 2023-03-21 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Nike, Inc. by Marcella Deshonda Slay
11 2023-03-22 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
12 2023-03-22 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
13 2023-03-24 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for temporary restraining order Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
14 2023-03-24 MEMORANDUM by Nike, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order 13
[+] 15 2023-03-24 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 14
[+] 16 2023-03-24 DECLARATION of Joe Pallett regarding memorandum in support of motion 14
[+] 17 2023-03-24 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-11 regarding declaration 16
18 2023-03-24 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
19 2023-03-24 MEMORANDUM by Nike, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 18
[+] 20 2023-03-24 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 19
21 2023-05-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal 3, ex parte motion for a temporary restraining order 13, and motion for electronic service of process 18 are granted. Plaintiff's submissions 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 2 and 17. The accompanying Temporary Restraining 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. 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 an accounting. In addition, the evidence submitted by Plaintiff shows 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 counterfeit 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 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 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 revisit the asset freeze and joinder. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Mailed notice
22 2023-05-15 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 5/15/2023. Mailed notice.
23 2023-05-23 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Nike, Inc. (Document not scanned).
24 2023-05-23 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 25 2023-05-23 MEMORANDUM by Nike, Inc. in support of extension of time[24]
26 2023-05-26 ENTER EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER 24. Motion by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for extension of time 24 is granted. Signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 5/26/2023. Mailed notice
[+] 27 2023-06-01 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
[+] 28 2023-06-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for preliminary injunction
[+] 29 2023-06-07 MEMORANDUM by Nike, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 28
[+] 30 2023-06-07 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nike, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 6/7/2023, answer due 6/28/2023.
31 2023-06-15 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
32 2023-06-19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Yifei Deng for Defendant DykhmilyWork
33 2023-06-22 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
34 2023-06-27 ANSWER to Complaint by DykhmilyWork
35 2023-06-27 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by DykhmilyWork
36 2023-06-30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
37 2023-07-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion [28] for entry of a preliminary injunction. In connection with that motion, Plaintiff must serve all remaining Defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no Defendant appears and objects by 7/11/2023." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining Defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. Mailed notice
[+] 38 2023-07-05 CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. regarding text entry, [37]
39 2023-07-07 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
40 2023-07-11 OBJECTIONS by DykhmilyWork to MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for preliminary injunction [28], memorandum in support of motion[29]
41 2023-07-11 RESPONSE by DykhmilyWorkin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for preliminary injunction [28]
42 2023-07-11 MEMORANDUM by DykhmilyWork in Opposition to motion for preliminary injunction[28]
43 2023-07-13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
44 2023-07-21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Any reply in support of Plaintiff's motion 28 for preliminary injunction must be submitted on or before 7/31/2023. Mailed notice
[+] 45 2023-07-25 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for sanctions Pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 37 or to Stay Briefing Schedule [44]
46 2023-07-27 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Nike, Inc. by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky
[+] 47 2023-07-28 RESPONSE by DykhmilyWorkin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for sanctions Pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 37 or to Stay Briefing Schedule 44 45
48 2023-07-31 REPLY by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction 28
[+] 49 2023-07-31 DECLARATION of Jake M. Christensen regarding reply 48
50 2023-08-03 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
51 2023-08-10 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendants
52 2023-09-14 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendant
53 2023-10-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nike, Inc. as to certain defendant
54 2023-11-08 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff and Defendant DykhmilyWork (Def. No. 115) ("Defendant") informed Court staff today that they have reached a settlement agreement and are in the process of executing its terms. Plaintiff and Defendant DykhmilyWork thus request that the Court defer ruling on Plaintiff's pending motion for entry of a preliminary injunction (Dkt. [28]) as to Defendant DykhmilyWork only. Based on this report, the Court excludes Defendant DykhmilyWork from its consideration of the pending motion [28] for a preliminary injunction and dismisses as moot (and without prejudice) Plaintiff's motion [45] for sanctions as to Defendant DykhmilyWork. Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [28] is granted as to all remaining Defendants except for DykhmilyWork. Enter separate preliminary injunction order. Plaintiff's filings establish that Plaintiff has acted expeditiously to protect its interests and that there remains a significant risk Defendants will transfer relevant assets beyond the Court's reach. For these reasons, as well as the reasons provided in the whole of Plaintiff's filings and as stated by the Court in connection with entry of the TRO, the Court is persuaded that Plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for a preliminary injunction. In addition, the Court finds that the balance of harms favors Plaintiff and that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest by, among other things, protecting consumers from the marketing of counterfeit goods. Plaintiff has also certified and established [30] [38] that it provided electronic notice to Defendants of the pendency of this case and provided a link to a website containing relevant case documents (including the motion for a preliminary injunction), but, despite the Court having provided [37] the opportunity to do so, no Defendant has objected to the motion for a preliminary injunction. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to ensure that all Defendants listed on Schedule A are added to the docket within five business days. The Clerk is requested to unseal any previously-sealed documents. Mailed notice
[+] 55 2023-11-08 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 11/8/2023. Mailed notice
56 2023-11-15 STIPULATION of Dismissal
[+] 57 2023-11-15 MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for entry of default as to all Defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants
[+] 58 2023-11-15 MEMORANDUM by Nike, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment 57
[+] 59 2023-11-15 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 58
60 2023-11-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion [57] for entry of default and default judgment against all Defendants. All remaining Defendants have failed either to plead or to otherwise appear to defend against this action. Accordingly, default is entered under Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any objections to the motion for entry of default judgment must be filed on or before 11/29/2023. If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must forthwith serve this minute order upon all remaining Defendants and file proof of service. Mailed notice
[+] 61 2023-11-27 CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. regarding text entry, 60
62 2023-12-01 ORDER: Motion for entry of default 57 is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 12/1/2023. Mailed notice
63 2023-12-01 FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 12/1/2023. Mailed notice
64 2024-01-09 MAILED trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 12/1/2023 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
65 2024-01-18 NOTICE of Removal of Material from the custody of the Clerk's Office 23 by Plaintiff's counsel.
66 2024-11-14 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding entered judgment[63] in the amount of $100,000 as to certain defendant