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2024-cv-03643

Oakley, 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:2024-05-06
原告:Oakley, Inc.
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:专利
# Date Description
[+] 1 2024-05-06 COMPLAINT filed by Oakley, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-21932608.
2 2024-05-06 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
3 2024-05-06 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. Exhibit 1 - Parts 1-3 regarding complaint[1]
4 2024-05-06 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for leave to file under seal
5 2024-05-06 CIVIL Cover Sheet
6 2024-05-06 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Oakley, Inc.
7 2024-05-06 Notice of Claims Involving Patents by Oakley, Inc.
8 2024-05-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
9 2024-05-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
10 2024-05-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky
[+] 11 2024-05-06 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. by Thomas Joseph Juettner
12 2024-05-07 MAILED Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria V.A.
13 2024-05-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for temporary restraining order Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
14 2024-05-10 MEMORANDUM by Oakley, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[13]
[+] 15 2024-05-10 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]
[+] 16 2024-05-10 DECLARATION of Jason Groppe regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]
17 2024-05-10 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-3 regarding declaration[16]
18 2024-05-10 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
19 2024-05-10 MEMORANDUM by Oakley, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[18]
[+] 20 2024-05-10 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[19]
21 2024-05-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: For the reasons set forth in the motions (4, 13, 18) filed by plaintiff, the supporting memoranda (14, 19) and the temporary restraining order, plaintiff's motions for leave to file under seal, 4, motion for electronic service of process, 18, and for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery, 13, are 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.
[+] 22 2024-05-13 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 5/13/2024:
23 2024-05-13 Registry Deposit Information Form by Oakley, Inc.
[+] 24 2024-05-21 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for preliminary injunction as to Certain Defendants
25 2024-05-21 MEMORANDUM by Oakley, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[24]
[+] 26 2024-05-21 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[25]
[+] 27 2024-05-21 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Oakley, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/21/2024, answer due 6/11/2024.
29 2024-05-21 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Oakley, Inc. (Document not Imaged)
28 2024-05-23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction, [24], under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by 6/3/24. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice. Mailed notice.
[+] 30 2024-05-23 CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. regarding order on motion for preliminary injunction, text entry, [28]
[+] 31 2024-05-30 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Oakley, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/30/2024, answer due 6/20/2024.
32 2024-06-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: No defendant has appeared or filed an objection to the motion for preliminary injunction, [24], against defendants No. 19-49. A preliminary injunction is appropriate for the same reasons a TRO was granted and is unopposed. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction, [24], against defendants No. 19-49 is granted. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add defendants No. 19-49 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.
33 2024-06-13 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 6/13/2024:
[+] 34 2024-06-13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: By 6/20/2024, plaintiff should provide the court with a status report which addresses the status of the case as it relates to all defendants and proposed next steps.
35 2024-06-13 ORDER: The Clerk OF Court is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on June 13, 2024. Mailed notice
[+] 36 2024-06-20 STATUS Report per [34] by Oakley, Inc.
37 2024-06-20 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc.for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint Instanter
38 2024-06-20 AMENDED exhibit[2] Amended Schedule A
39 2024-06-24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A to the complaint instanter, 37, by dropping defendants No. 19 Gracile myrtle, 21 LumiSyne, and No. 24 wellwellwellshop is granted. Defendants No. 19 Gracile myrtle, 21 LumiSyne, and No. 24 wellwellwellshop are terminated without prejudice. Plaintiff has already filed the amended complaint on the docket. 38.
40 2024-06-28 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc.for Leave to Amend Schedule A to the Complaint Instanter
41 2024-06-28 AMENDED exhibit[2] Amended Schedule A
42 2024-07-03 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend Schedule A to the complaint instanter, [40], by dropping defendants No. 17 Yiwu Tingyuan Glasses Co., Ltd., No. 20 LOENAD, and No. 37 compass wear, is granted. Defendants No. 17 Yiwu Tingyuan Glasses Co., Ltd., No. 20 LOENAD, and No. 37 compass wear are dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff has already filed the amended Schedule A on the docket. See [41].
[+] 43 2024-07-08 MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for entry of default as to all Defendants, MOTION by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. for default judgment as to all Defendants
[+] 44 2024-07-08 MEMORANDUM by Oakley, Inc. in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment[43]
[+] 45 2024-07-08 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[44]
46 2024-07-11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Any defendant objecting to plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment, 43, must enter an appearance and file a written objection by 7/19/2024. If no objections are filed, the court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff shall serve defendants with this notice.
[+] 47 2024-07-11 CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Oakley, Inc. regarding set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, 46
48 2024-07-24 ORDER: No defendant has responded to plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment, 43. The motion is granted. Based on the evidence submitted in support of the temporary restraining order 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 amounts identified in the default judgment for each defendant, and that a permanent injunction should be entered. Plaintiff has shown that the infringement of its marks causes it irreparable harm in the form of diminished goodwill and brand confidence, damage to plaintiff's reputation, 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. No defendant has appeared to argue otherwise; thus, the court also finds that the balance of the hardships favors an injunction. The $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, Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd., 300 S. Wacker Dr. Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606, via certified mail. Enter Final Judgment Order. Terminate civil case Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/24/2024.Mailed notice
49 2024-07-24 DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/24/2024. Mailed Notice
50 2024-08-15 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 49 in the amount of the Judgment Amount as to certain defendant
51 2024-09-26 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 49 in the amount of the Judgment Amount as to certain defendants
52 2024-11-21 NOTICE of withdrawal of surety bond 29 by John Summerfield, Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd. (Exhibits). (Received at the Intake Counter on 11/21/24).
53 2025-01-16 FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 49 in the amount of the Judgment Amount as to certain defendant