Art Ask Agency v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto
Plaintiff: Art Ask Agency
Defendant: The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto and The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto
Case Number: 1:2023cv00451
Filed: January 25, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Sharon Johnson Coleman
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 44 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
February 10, 2023 Filing 30 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Amended Schedule A (Hierl, Michael)
February 10, 2023 Filing 29 AMENDED complaint by Art Ask Agency against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Amended Schedule A Hereto (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Group Exhibit 1)(Hierl, Michael)
January 31, 2023 Filing 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint and the motion for Temporary Restraining Order, the Court questions whether joinder of 250 defendants is appropriate in this case. See, e.g. Estee Lauder Cometics Ltd. v. Schedule A, Case No. 19-cv-7878, 2020 WL 433870 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 27, 2020) (Chang, J.). Plaintiff shall file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder by 2/10/2023 in light of the application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) as outlined in Estee Lauder. Plaintiff may alternatively attempt to cure the joinder deficiency by filing an amended complaint containing fewer defendants along with its memorandum. Presentment of the TRO motion on 2/1/2023 is stricken. Mailed notice. (ym, )
January 31, 2023 Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal #6 and ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary transfer of the defendant domain names, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery, and service of process by email and/or electronic publication #9 set for 2/1/2023 at 9:30 AM will proceed as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice. (ym, )
January 26, 2023 Filing 26 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. (daj, )
January 26, 2023 Filing 25 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (daj, )
January 26, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, #9 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 2/1/2023 at 09:30 AM. (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff is put on notice that it may be required to file a memorandum discussing the propriety of joinder under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2) if it appears that defendants are too numerous or unconnected. In addition, should default judgment enter against defendant(s), Plaintiff should be prepared to prove up damages by affidavit or hearing. Mailed notice. (ym, )
January 25, 2023 Filing 22 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 12 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 21 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 11 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 20 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 10 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 19 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 9 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 18 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 8 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 17 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 16 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 15 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 14 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 13 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 12 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 11 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Strid Declaration (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for temporary restraining order, #9 (Attachments: #1 Declaration Strid Declaration, #2 Exhibit Group Exhibit 1, #3 Declaration Hierl Declaration, #4 Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)(Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Transfer of the Defendant Domain Names, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 8 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Art Ask Agency (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 7 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Sealed Schedule A (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Robert Payton Mcmurray (Mcmurray, Robert)
January 25, 2023 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by William Benjamin Kalbac (Kalbac, William)
January 25, 2023 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Michael A. Hierl (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Art Ask Agency; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20278145. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Group Exhibit 1)(Hierl, Michael)
January 25, 2023 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (khg, )
January 25, 2023 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. (khg, )

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Plaintiff: Art Ask Agency
Represented By: Robert Payton Mcmurray
Represented By: William Benjamin Kalbac
Represented By: Michael A. Hierl
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