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2023-cv-05346

Roblox Corporation v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A Hereto

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2023-08-11
原告:Roblox Corporation
代理律所:HSP
诉讼类型:商标、版权
# Date Description
[+] 1 2023-08-11 COMPLAINT filed by Roblox Corporation; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20919330.
2 2023-08-11 CIVIL Cover Sheet
3 2023-08-11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Roblox Corporation by Michael A. Hierl
4 2023-08-11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Roblox Corporation by William Benjamin Kalbac
5 2023-08-11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Roblox Corporation by Robert Payton Mcmurray
6 2023-08-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
7 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Sealed Schedule A
[+] 8 2023-08-11 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Roblox Corporation
9 2023-08-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for leave to file excess pages Plaintiff's Motion to Exceed Page Limitation
10 2023-08-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication
[+] 11 2023-08-11 MEMORANDUM by Roblox Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 10
12 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Bayley Declaration
13 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Bayley Declaration
14 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Bayley Declaration
15 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Bayley Declaration
16 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Bayley Declaration
17 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Bayley Declaration
18 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Bayley Declaration
19 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Bayley Declaration
20 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 9 of Bayley Declaration
21 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 10 of Bayley Declaration
22 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 11 of Bayley Declaration
23 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 12 of Bayley Declaration
24 2023-08-11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Exhibit 2 Part 13 of Bayley Declaration
25 2023-08-11 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Roblox Corporation
26 2023-08-14 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
27 2023-08-14 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
28 2023-08-15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for entry of a temporary restraining order 10 is set for 8/16/2023 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
29 2023-08-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 8/16/2023. Motion to seal 6 is granted. Motion for leave to file excess pages 9 is granted. Mailed notice
30 2023-08-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion for TRO 10 is granted. Enter order. Mailed notice
31 2023-08-17 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 8/17/2023. Mailed notice
32 2023-08-22 SURETY BOND in the amount of $262,000.00 posted by Roblox Corporation (Document not scanned)
33 2023-08-28 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
[+] 34 2023-08-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's ex parte motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order 33 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order entered on 8/28/2023 is extended by a period of fourteen (14) days until 9/14/2023. Mailed notice.
35 2023-09-11 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
36 2023-09-11 MEMORANDUM by Roblox Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 35
37 2023-09-11 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 35
38 2023-09-12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Roblox Corporation as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 9/11/2023, answer due 10/2/2023.
39 2023-09-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing set for 9/14/2023 at 9:30 a.m. as to Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 35. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
[+] 40 2023-09-14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 9/14/2023. No one appeared on behalf of defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction 35 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal all documents that were previously filed under seal. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A telephone status hearing is set for 10/13/2023 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
52 2023-09-14 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 9/14/2023. Mailed notice.
41 2023-09-29 STATEMENT by Defendant Aolence
42 2023-09-29 LETTER from Cristian A. Becerril AKA Aolence dated 9/29/2023.
43 2023-10-10 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Roblox Corporation Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal with Leave to Reinstate
44 2023-10-10 DECLARATION of William B. Kalbac Declaration of Service
[+] 45 2023-10-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against the Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A
[+] 46 2023-10-10 MEMORANDUM by Roblox Corporation in support of motion for default judgment, 45
[+] 47 2023-10-10 DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 45
48 2023-10-12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant fartsandhearts by Erin Kathryn Russell
49 2023-10-12 MOTION by Defendant fartsandhearts for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1]
50 2023-10-13 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Smagnaferous by Erin Kathryn Russell
51 2023-10-13 MOTION by Defendant Smagnaferous for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1
53 2023-10-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 10/13/2023. Plaintiff's motion for default judgment against the defendants identified on the Amended Schedule with the exception of certain defendants 230 and 251 [45] is granted. Telephone status hearing set for 11/3/2023 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
55 2023-10-13 MOTION by Defendant Smagnaferous for attorney representation
56 2023-10-13 APPLICATION by Defendant Smagnaferous for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Attachments)
54 2023-10-17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendants' motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead 49, 51 is granted. Defendant fartsandhearts shall answer or otherwise plead in response to Plaintiff's complaint by 10/26/2023. Defendant Smagnaferous shall answer or otherwise plead in response to Plaintiff's complaint by 10/27/2023. Mailed notice.
57 2023-10-17 MOTION by Defendant Smagnaferous to withdraw motion for attorney representation 55, application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis 56
58 2023-10-17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-21231664. on behalf of Bigfinz
[+] 59 2023-10-17 MOTION by Defendants Bigfinz, Bigfinz to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Motion to Dissolve Injunction, Motion to Sever for Improper Joinder, and Motion to Find Case Exceptional
60 2023-10-19 DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 10/19/2023. Mailed notice.
61 2023-10-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing set for 10/26/2023 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendants motions [55], [56], [57], [59]. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
62 2023-10-19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Attorney's motion to appear pro hac vice [58] is granted. Attorney Woodrow H Pollack for Bigfinz added. Mailed notice.
63 2023-10-20 MOTION by Defendant Bigfinz to set aside default
64 2023-10-23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing set for 10/26/2023 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendant Bigfinz's motion to set aside default 63. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
65 2023-10-24 SUPPLEMENT to motion to set aside default 63 Certificate of Conference
66 2023-10-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ria Chockalingam by Sarah Kathleen Dunkley
67 2023-10-24 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ria Chockalingam by Beverly Anne Berneman
[+] 68 2023-10-25 MOTION by Defendant Ria Chockalingam to vacate order on motion for default judgment, telephone conference, set/reset hearings, 53
69 2023-10-26 SUPPLEMENT to motion to set aside default 63
70 2023-10-26 SATISFACTION of Judgment
72 2023-10-26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 10/26/2023. Defendant Smagnaferous' motion to withdraw motion for attorney representation [57] is granted, so the motion for attorney representation [55] is withdrawn and the application to proceed informa pauperis [56] is withdrawn. The briefing schedule as to Defendants Bigfinz, Bigfinz's motion to disolve [59]: Plaintiff's response due by 11/10/2023, with Defendants' reply due by 11/17/2023. The briefing schedule as to Defendants Bigfinz, Bigfinz's motion to disolve [59]: Plaintiff's response due by 11/10/2023, with Defendants' reply due by 11/17/2023. Defendant Bigfinz's motion to set aside default [63] briefing schedule is: Plaintiff's response due by 11/3/2023, with Defendant's reply due by 11/6/2023. Telephone status hearing set for 11/8/2023 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
[+] 71 2023-10-27 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Smagnaferous, fartsandhearts
73 2023-10-31 SATISFACTION of Judgment
74 2023-11-01 SATISFACTION of Judgment
75 2023-11-01 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing set for 11/3/2023 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendant Ria Chockalingam's motion to vacate default judgment 68. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
[+] 76 2023-11-03 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Plaintiff's Response to Motion of Defendant No. 220 "BIGFINZ" to Set Aside Default Judgment
78 2023-11-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 11/3/2023 and continued to 11/8/2023 as to Defendant Ria Chockalingam's motion to vacate default judgment [68]. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
[+] 77 2023-11-06 REPLY by Bigfinz to Response 76, MOTION by Defendant Bigfinz to set aside default 63
80 2023-11-08 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone motion hearing held on 11/8/2023 and continued to 11/29/2023 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendant Ria Chockalingam's motion to vacate default judgment [68]. Defendant Bigfinz's motion to set aside default [63] is granted. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
81 2023-11-09 ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/9/2023. Mailed notice.
[+] 79 2023-11-10 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation Plaintiff's Response to Motion of Defendant No. 220 "BIGFINZ" to Dismiss and Award Attorney Fees
[+] 82 2023-11-16 REPLY by Bigfinz to Response 79, MOTION by Defendants Bigfinz, Bigfinz to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction Motion to Dissolve Injunction, Motion to Sever for Improper Joinder, and Motion to Find Case Exceptional 59
83 2023-11-22 by Roblox Corporation Notice of Settlement
84 2023-11-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone motion hearing set for 11/29/2023 at 9:00 a.m. as to Defendant Ria Chockalingam's motion to vacate default judgment 68 is stricken. Mailed notice.
85 2023-11-29 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: Bigfinz's motion 59 is granted in accordance with the attached order. Roblox's claims against Bigfinz are dismissed. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 11/29/2023. Mailed notice.
86 2023-12-01 SATISFACTION of Judgment
87 2023-12-05 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The parties have agreed to the following briefing schedule as to Defendants Smagnaferous and fartsandhearts' Motion to Dismiss 71 : Plaintiff's response is due by 12/8/2023; Defendants' reply is due by 12/22/2023. Mailed notice.
88 2023-12-06 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Roblox Corporation Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Nos. 230" FARTSANDHEARTS" and 251 "SMAGNAFEROUS"
89 2023-12-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Pursuant to the notice of voluntary dismissal, all causes of action in the complaint as to Defendant Nos. 230 "fartsandhearts" and 251 "Smagnaferous" are dismissed without prejudice. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [71] is denied as moot. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. Mailed notice.
90 2023-12-28 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 Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice.
[+] 91 2023-12-29 MOTION by Defendant Bigfinz for attorney fees
92 2024-01-04 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone status is set for 1/10/2024 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial 877-402-9757, Access Code 4410831. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.
93 2024-01-10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 1/10/2024. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Bigfinz's motion for attorney fees 91 is due by 1/31/2024. Defendant's reply is due by 2/9/2024. Mailed notice.
94 2024-01-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Case has settled as to Defendant Ria Chockalingham. Motion to vacate 68 is denied as moot. Mailed notice.
95 2024-01-17 SATISFACTION of Judgment
96 2024-01-30 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for extension of time Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for a First Extension of Time to File a Response to Defendant's Motion for Fees [Dkt. No. 91] and its Local Rule 54.3 Response
97 2024-01-30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time 96 is granted. Plaintiff's response to Defendant Bigfinz's motion for attorney fees 91 is due by 2/7/2024. Defendant's reply is due by 2/16/2024. Mailed notice.
98 2024-02-07 MOTION by Plaintiff Roblox Corporation for extension of time Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for a Second Extension of Time to File a Response to Defendant's Motion for Fees [Dkt. No. 91]
99 2024-02-08 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for a second extension of time 98 is granted. Plaintiff is to file a Response to the Motion for Attorney Fees 91 by 2/14/2024. Defendant Bigfinz is to file its Reply by 2/23/2024. Mailed notice.
100 2024-02-14 Notice of Settlement by Roblox Corporation
101 2024-02-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Pursuant to the Notice of Settlement 100, the Motion for Attorney Fees 91 is denied as moot. As Defendant "Bigfinz" was the last remaining Defendant in this matter, the case is closed. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.