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2026-02-05 |
COMPLAINT filed by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24692916. |
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Exhibit 1 |
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2
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2026-02-05 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited Schedule A regarding complaint[1] |
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2026-02-05 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited Exhibit 2 regarding complaint[1] |
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4
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2026-02-05 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited for leave to file under Seal |
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5
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2026-02-05 |
CIVIL Cover Sheet |
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6
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2026-02-05 |
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited |
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7
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2026-02-05 |
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited |
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2026-02-05 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited by Justin R. Gaudio |
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9
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2026-02-05 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited by Amy Crout Ziegler |
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10
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2026-02-05 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited by Marcella Deshonda Slay |
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2026-02-05 |
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited by Thomas Joseph Juettner |
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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (Text entry; no document attached.) |
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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. (Text entry; no document attached.) |
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12
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2026-02-06 |
EMAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA |
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13
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2026-02-09 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery |
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14
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2026-02-09 |
MEMORANDUM by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in support of motion for temporary restraining order[13] |
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15
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2026-02-09 |
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[14] |
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16
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2026-02-09 |
DECLARATION of Gerard Bareille regarding memorandum in support of motion[14] |
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Exhibit 1 |
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17
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2026-02-09 |
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[16] |
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18
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2026-02-09 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) |
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19
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2026-02-09 |
MEMORANDUM by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[18] |
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20
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2026-02-09 |
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[19] |
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21
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2026-02-09 |
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[18], motion for temporary restraining order[13], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/12/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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2026-02-12 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4] [13] [18] are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. 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 is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $53,000$1,000 per defendantis sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 2/12/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-02-12 |
SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/12/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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24
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2026-02-12 |
SEALED ORDER Authorizing Expedited Discovery And Electronic Service Of Process. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/12/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-02-18 |
Registry Deposit Information Form by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited |
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26
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2026-02-18 |
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited |
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2026-02-18 |
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 53,000.00 posted by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited (Document not scanned) |
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2026-02-19 |
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A |
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29
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2026-02-23 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order |
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30
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2026-02-23 |
MEMORANDUM by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in support of extension of time[29] |
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2026-02-23 |
DECLARATION of Marcella D. Slay regarding memorandum in support of motion[30] |
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32
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2026-02-23 |
NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/26/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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2026-02-25 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex ParteMotion to extend the temporary restraining order [29] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 3/12/16. Motion hearing date of 2/26/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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34
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2026-03-06 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited for preliminary injunction |
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Exhibit A |
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35
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2026-03-06 |
MEMORANDUM by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34] |
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Declaration of Marcella D. Slay |
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36
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2026-03-06 |
NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[34] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/12/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-06 |
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 3/6/2026, answer due 3/27/2026. |
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Declaration of Thomas J. Juettner |
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Exhibit A |
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38
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2026-03-09 |
PRO SE Appearance by Defendant Yuan Yuanjie (Received via pro se online portal on 3/9/26.) |
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39
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2026-03-09 |
MOTION by Defendant Yuan Yuanjie to dismiss (Received via pro se online portal on 3/9/26.) |
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40
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2026-03-09 |
NOTICE of Motion by Yuan Yuanjie for presentment of motion to dismiss[39] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/12/2026 at 09:30 AM. (Received via pro se online portal on 3/9/26.) |
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2026-03-10 |
MOTION by Defendant Luo Shilong to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order, Oppose Preliminary Injunction, Sever Improperly joined defendants and dismiss the Complaint. (Received via online pro se portal on 3/10/26)., |
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45
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2026-03-10 |
EXHIBIT A by Defendant Luo Shilong. (Received via online pro se portal on 3/10/26). |
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41
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2026-03-11 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited to strike MOTION by Defendant Yuan Yuanjie to dismiss [39] |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-11 |
NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion to strike, [41] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/17/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-12 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 3/12/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-03-12 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiffs' Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [34] is granted. Enter Preliminary injunction order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal all previously sealed documents. Plaintiff is ordered to add all Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff moves [41] to strike on the basis that Defendant Yuan Yuanjie's motion [39] cites non-existent cases, likely generated by an artificial intelligence platform. The Court had reviewed Defendant's motion which cites, for example "NSI Int'l, Inc. v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:24-cv-05560 (N.D. Ill. 2024)." Though the case number exists, the case number identifies a different case unrelated to Defendant's motion. Because Defendant has cited non-existent cases, Plaintiff's motion [41] to strike is granted and Defendant's motion [39] is stricken. Presentment of motion set for 3/17/26 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/14/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-03-12 |
PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/12/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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NEW PARTIES: luanfengji, Mrkeung-US, XFWZL, YPLXY, 5fg689re, gfds1652456fghdh, kgfio89043, montar3699, niceclearsky, AMETHYST COVE, Artful Jewelry, BERYL LUSTER, Binxia Jewelry, Candyland Bling, CHIME STUDIO, Coralli, DaWang Fashion, Downtown Sparkle, dreammoney, DUSK ADORN, EDGE LUSTER, facauba, fanchengw, Fashion jewelry yyy, jiayidianzi, lanelen, Liberty Beads, Lingyuan Xingyi, Lover MM, lunarhues, LuxeGlimmer, MAXST, MISTY LINK, Mq little shop, Prime Martet local, QIXINGFF, Route Beads, ShellPulseSP, Starry Sky Silver Jewelry, Sunset Charms, Sunset Sparkle, TAIqiFFF, URBANE GLEAM, Watch Oasis, WISP SPARK, xianxixi, Xiniya Jewelry, YUANSHIII, yuanyuanjie, YX Charm Craft, YYY Accessory, ZEST GLOW, Bestroad Network Store, Creastra and Zhengyu, Electronik, Ryder. added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.) |
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48
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2026-03-16 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited to strike MOTION by Defendant Luo Shilongto Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order, Oppose Preliminary Injunction, Sever Improperly joined defendants and dismiss the Complaint MOTION by Defendant Luo Shilong to sever MOTION by Defendant Luo Shilong to dismiss [44], exhibit[45] |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-16 |
NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion to strike, [48] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/19/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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Exhibit A |
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51
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2026-03-16 |
OPPOSITION by Luo Shilongin to Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike[44] (Received via pro se online portal on 3/16/26.) |
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2026-03-17 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant Luo Shilong shall respond to [48] by 3/27/26. Plaintiff shall reply by 4/3/26. Presentment of motion set for 3/19/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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52
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2026-03-17 |
MOTION by Defendant yuanyuanjie to stay proceedings and serve claims (Received via pro se online portal on 3/17/26.) |
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53
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2026-03-17 |
MOTION by Defendant yuanyuanjie to serve claims as to Defendant No. 32 (Maxst) (Received via pro se online portal on 3/17/26.) |
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2026-03-18 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff shall respond to [52] and [53] by 3/27/26. Defendant yuanyuanjie shall shall reply by 4/3/26. By 4/3/26, the parties shall submit a joint status report regarding all pending motions and the parties' efforts to resolve the case by settlement. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-03-19 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited as to Certain Defendants |
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56
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2026-03-21 |
PRO SE Appearance by Defendant Chai Fenglin. (Received via pro se portal on 03/21/26) |
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57
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2026-03-21 |
MOTION by Defendant Chai Fenglin to sever defendant Creastra pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 20 and 21. (Received via pro se portal on 03/21/26) |
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58
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2026-03-24 |
MOTION by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited to strike MOTION by Defendant Chai Fenglin to sever [57] |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-24 |
NOTICE of Motion by Marcella Deshonda Slay for presentment of motion to strike[58] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/31/2026 at 09:30 AM. |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-24 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff shall respond to [57] by 3/27/26. Defendant Chai Fenglin shall reply by 4/3/26. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-03-25 |
RESPONSE by Chai Fenglin in Opposition to Plaintiffs' motion to strike[58] (Received via pro se online portal on 3/25/26.) |
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2026-03-25 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant Chai Fenglin may respond to [58] by 4/1/26. Plaintiff may reply by 4/3/26. The Court notes that although Plaintiff moved to strike at [58], Plaintiff may respond to [57] by 3/27/26 and Defendant may reply by 4/3/26. Presentment of [58] set for 3/31/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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63
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2026-03-26 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited as to certain Defendants |
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2026-03-27 |
RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited to motion for miscellaneous relief[53], motion to stay[52] |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-27 |
RESPONSE by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited to motion to sever[57] |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-03-27 |
DECLARATION of Marcella D. Slay regarding Response[65] |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Exhibit 3 |
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Exhibit 4 |
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Exhibit 5 |
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Exhibit 6 |
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2026-04-01 |
DEFENDANT CHAI FENGLIN'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF HIS MOTION TO SEVER; IN THE ALERNATIVE, MOTION TO MODIFY THE ASSET RESTRAINT ENTERED PURSUANT TO THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Defendant Chai Fenglin |
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Exhibit A |
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Exhibit B |
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Exhibit C |
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68
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2026-04-02 |
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited as to Certain Defendants |
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69
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2026-04-03 |
REPLY by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in Support of its Motion to Strike Defendant Creastra's Motion to Sever Defendant Creastra Pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 20 and 21 57 |
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(Exhibit A) |
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2026-04-03 |
STATUS Report per 54 by Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited |
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(Exhibit A) |
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2026-04-06 |
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on March 12, 2026 before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Court Reporter Contact Information: Angie Phipps, Official Court Reporter, (312) 818-6683. 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 4/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/7/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2026. |
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2026-04-06 |
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court denies the pending motions 52 53 57 to sever claims filed by Defendants yuanyuanjie and Chai Fenglin. As the Court indicated in Greg Alexander v. Schedule A, 25-cv-7026, ECF No. 63, "at this early stage of the case, the Court is satisfied that the complaint adequately pleads sufficient facts supporting permissive joinder. To the extent Defendants can point to prejudice of joinder at a later time in either discovery or at trial, or the facts elicited through discovery confirm that joinder is inappropriate, the Court will revisit this decision." Because the Court denied motion 57, the Court also denies Plaintiff's motion 58 to strike 57 as moot. The Court notes that Plaintiff failed to reply to 51. Plaintiff shall reply by 4/10/26. Notice mailed by Judge's staff |
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2026-04-07 |
REPLY by Plaintiffs Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft, Swarovski North America Limited in Support of it's Motion to Strike Defendant's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order, Oppose Preliminary Injunction, Sever Improperly Joined Defendants, and Dismiss the Complaint 44 and 45 |
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(Exhibit A) |
