Tianhai Lace Co. LTD et al v. Zoetop Business Co. Limited et al
Plaintiff: Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace USA Inc. and Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD
Defendant: ZOETOP BUSINESS CO. LIMITED d/b/a SHEIN, Shein Distribution Corporation, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc., Roadget Business Pte. Ltd., Does 1-10 and Zoetop Business Co. Limited doing business as Shein
Case Number: 2:2022cv06106
Filed: August 26, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Josephine L Staton
Referring Judge: Michael R Wilner
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 21, 2022 Filing 35 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Justin A. MacLean to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Shein Distribution Corporation (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34197025) filed by Defendant Shein Distribution Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Boyajian, Nina)
October 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER GRANTING Stipulated Request to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint (Doc. #33 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton that: SDC and FMMG's deadline to respond to Plaintiffs Complaint shall bee 12/5/2022. (jp)
October 6, 2022 Filing 33 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 12/05/2022 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Defendants Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc., Shein Distribution Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Nina D. Boyajian, #2 Proposed Order)(Attorney Nina D. Boyajian added to party Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Nina D. Boyajian added to party Shein Distribution Corporation(pty:dft))(Boyajian, Nina)
October 4, 2022 Filing 32 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD. upon Zoetop Business Co. Limited waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/4/2022, answer due 12/5/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Nina D. Boyajian. (Heavner, B.)
October 4, 2022 Filing 31 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD. upon Roadget Business Pte. Ltd. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/4/2022, answer due 12/5/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Nina D. Boyajian. (Heavner, B.)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton granting #20 Non-Resident Attorney B. Brett Heavner APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., designating Alan Jay Weil as local counsel. (jp)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton granting #19 Non-Resident Attorney Yinfei Wu APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., designating Alan Jay Weil as local counsel. (jp)
September 20, 2022 Filing 28 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kaitlin Giblin, Authorized Employee of Paracorp Incorporated, Registered Agent for Defendant Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Weil, Alan)
September 20, 2022 Filing 27 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Kaitlin Giblin, Authorized Employee of Paracorp Incorporated, Registered Agent for Defendant Shein Distribution Corporation in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Weil, Alan)
September 20, 2022 Filing 26 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) #23 ; Service of Summons and Complaint Returned Executed (21 days) #24 . The following error(s) was/were found: (1) Incorrect statute prompt of FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) selected...service was NOT made on the Clerks Office of USDC. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jp)
September 20, 2022 Filing 25 INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON. (vv)
September 19, 2022 Filing 24 PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, upon Defendant Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc. served on 9/16/2022, answer due 10/7/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Weil, Alan)
September 19, 2022 Filing 23 PROOF OF SERVICE UNDER FRCP 5(b)(2)(D) Executed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, upon Defendant Shein Distribution Corporation served on 9/16/2022, answer due 10/7/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the Clerks Office in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Weil, Alan)
September 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 21-01 (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Fernando M. Olguin, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 2:21-cv-05295 FMO(MRWx) (rn)
September 12, 2022 Filing 21 Notice of Related Case filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
September 6, 2022 Filing 20 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney B. Brett Heavner to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33935545) filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney To Appear In A Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Weil, Alan)
September 6, 2022 Filing 19 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Yinfei Wu to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33935448) filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney To Appear In A Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Weil, Alan)
August 31, 2022 Filing 18 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. Amendment to Notice (Other) #7 Plaintiffs' Amended 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement and Local Rule 7.1-1 Notice of Interested Parties (Weil, Alan)
August 30, 2022 Filing 17 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Yinfei Wu. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney B. Brett Heavner. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 15 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 as to Defendant Shein Distribution Corporation. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 14 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 as to Defendant Roadget Business Pte. Ltd.. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 13 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 as to Defendant Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc.. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 12 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 as to Defendant Zoetop Business Co. Limited. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 11 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
August 30, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (car)
August 26, 2022 Filing 8 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 7 Notice of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 6 Request for Clerk to Issue Subpoena filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.., Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 4 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD, Tianhai Lace USA Inc.. (Weil, Alan)
August 26, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-33886425 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Tianhai Lace USA Inc., Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD., Tianhai Lace Co. LTD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L-1, #13 Exhibit L-2, #14 Exhibit M) (Attorney Alan Jay Weil added to party Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD.(pty:pla), Attorney Alan Jay Weil added to party Tianhai Lace Co. LTD(pty:pla), Attorney Alan Jay Weil added to party Tianhai Lace USA Inc.(pty:pla))(Weil, Alan)

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Plaintiff: Tianhai Lace Co. LTD
Represented By: Alan Jay Weil
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Plaintiff: Tianhai Lace (Guangdong) LTD.
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Plaintiff: Tianhai Lace Guangdong LTD
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Defendant: ZOETOP BUSINESS CO. LIMITED d/b/a SHEIN
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Defendant: Shein Distribution Corporation
Represented By: Andrew F Halaby
Represented By: Justin A. MacLean
Represented By: Nina D. Boyajian
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Defendant: Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Group, Inc.
Represented By: Nina D. Boyajian
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Defendant: Roadget Business Pte. Ltd.
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Defendant: Does 1-10
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Defendant: Zoetop Business Co. Limited doing business as Shein
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