Mercis B.V. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto
Plaintiff: Mercis B.V.
Defendant: The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto
Case Number: 1:2023cv06100
Filed: August 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. ยง 44 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 20, 2023 Filing 15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's motion for a first extension of time to file an amended complaint and memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder #13 is granted. Plaintiff to file amended complaint and memorandum by 10/26/2023. No appearance necessary on 10/25/2023. Mailed notice. (ym)
October 19, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time #13 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 10/25/2023 at 09:00 AM. (Hierl, Michael)
October 19, 2023 Filing 13 MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. for extension of time Plaintiff's Motion for a First Extension of Time to File an Amended Complaint and Memorandum Addressing the Propriety of Joinder (Hierl, Michael)
October 5, 2023 Filing 12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Upon review of the Complaint, the Court questions whether joinder of 151 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 10/19/2023 in light of the principles described in Estee Lauder. In addition, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint with smaller subset of defendants along with its memorandum. Mailed notice. (ym)
August 30, 2023 Filing 11 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. (aee, )
August 30, 2023 Filing 10 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (Attachments: #1 Trademarks)(aee, )
August 28, 2023 Filing 9 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)
August 25, 2023 Filing 8 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Mercis B.V. (Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 Filing 7 SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. Sealed Schedule A (Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION by Plaintiff Mercis B.V. to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal (Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 Filing 5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by Robert Payton Mcmurray (Mcmurray, Robert)
August 25, 2023 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by William Benjamin Kalbac (Kalbac, William)
August 25, 2023 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mercis B.V. by Michael A. Hierl (Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Mercis B.V.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20968981. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Hierl, Michael)
August 25, 2023 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (axk, )
August 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. (axk, )

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Represented By: Robert Payton Mcmurray
Represented By: William Benjamin Kalbac
Represented By: Michael A. Hierl
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