Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A"
| Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. |
| The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A" |
| 1:2021cv04814 |
| September 10, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Martha M Pacold |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1125 |
| None |
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| Filing 28 EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 11/1/2021:(rao, ) |
| Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: For the reasons set forth in Plaintiff's motion for extension of time #24 and in the court's order granting the temporary restraining order #22 , Plaintiff's motion to extend the TRO #24 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended to 11/17/2021. (rao, ) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. re MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order #24 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 25 MEMORANDUM by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. in support of extension of time #24 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Justin R. Gaudio)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 24 MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 23 INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. (Document not scanned) (ec, ) |
| Filing 22 SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 10/20/2021:(rao, ) |
| Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: For the reasons set forth in Plaintiff's motions, the supporting memoranda, and the temporary restraining order, Plaintiff's motions for leave to file under seal #3 , for electronic service of process #15 , and for a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint and expedited discovery #10 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 (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. Plaintiff shall deposit with the Clerk of Court ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), either cash or surety bond, as security. (rao, ) |
| Filing 20 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 19 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. re MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for leave to file under seal #3 , MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd.for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) #15 , MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery #10 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 17 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #16 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 16 MEMORANDUM by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief #15 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 15 MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd.for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 14 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1 - 3 regarding declaration #13 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3-1, #2 Exhibit 3-2, #3 Exhibit 3-3)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 13 DECLARATION of Allie Shapland regarding memorandum in support of motion #11 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 12 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #11 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 11 MEMORANDUM by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. in support of motion for temporary restraining order #10 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 10 MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 9 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (nsf, ) |
| Filing 8 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. by Isaku Begert (Begert, Isaku) |
| Filing 7 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. by Jake Michael Christensen (Christensen, Jake) |
| Filing 6 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) |
| Filing 5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 4 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 3 MOTION by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 2 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. Schedule A regarding complaint #1 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Bludgeon Riffola Ltd.; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18656051. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (jmk, ) |
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| Plaintiff: Bludgeon Riffola Ltd. | |
| Represented By: | Amy Crout Ziegler |
| Represented By: | Isaku Begert |
| Represented By: | Jake Michael Christensen |
| Represented By: | Justin R. Gaudio |
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