Ultra Pro International, LLC v. Defendants Identified in Schedule A
Plaintiff: Ultra Pro International, LLC
Defendant: Zentra, LLC
Case Number: 1:2024cv07259
Filed: August 14, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: LaShonda A Hunt
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1114 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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October 10, 2024 Filing 19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Telephonic status hearing held. Counsel for Plaintiff and Counsel for Defendant appeared. The parties report that they are engaging in settlement discussions and trying to determine if they can resolve the case prior to service being effectuated on Defendant. A joint status report is due by 11/8/24 to update the Court on settlement discussions. If the parties reach an agreement, they can file a notice or stipulation of dismissal in lieu of a joint status report. If settlement does not appear to be a realistic possibility, the Court will enter an order extending the service deadline so that this litigation may proceed. Emailed notice. (cdh, )
October 3, 2024 Filing 18 STATUS Report by Ultra Pro International, LLC (Keener, Kevin)
September 5, 2024 Filing 17 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Zentra, LLC (Beck, Brian)
September 4, 2024 Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's withdrawal of motion for discovery #15 , which the Court construes as a motion, is granted. Plaintiff's motion for an expedited discovery order #9 is terminated as moot. The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's first amended complaint #13 and response to Court order #14 . The parties are ordered to file a Joint Initial Status Report for New Case by 10/3/24. A template for the report can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage under "Initial Status Conference and Status Report." A telephonic initial status hearing is set for 10/10/24, at 9:30AM. Attorneys/parties may appear by dialing: 1-650-479-3207 and entering access code: 2311 499 1046. No attendee code is required. Please review in advance the policies governing telephonic hearings that can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage on the court website. Defendant Zentra, LLC is reminded that a Local Rule 3.2 Notification of Affiliates must be filed with its first pleading, appearance, or other request addressed to the court and is directed to file the same by 9/11/24. Emailed notice. (cdh, )
September 3, 2024 Filing 15 Withdrawal of Motion for Discovery by Ultra Pro International, LLC (Keener, Kevin)
September 3, 2024 Filing 14 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Ultra Pro International, LLC to terminate hearings,,,,,,, set deadlines,,,,,, #12 (Keener, Kevin)
September 3, 2024 Filing 13 First AMENDED complaint by Ultra Pro International, LLC against Zentra, LLC and terminating Defendants Identified in Schedule A (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Keener, Kevin)
August 20, 2024 Filing 12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff names 133 defendants in this single case. However, after reviewing the complaint #1 , the Court questions whether plaintiff has established sufficient grounds for joinder of all defendants under Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a)(2). See Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 1566, 2024 WL 2953105 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024); Estee Lauder Cosmetics, Ltd. v. P'ships and Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule "A," 334 F.R.D. 182 (N.D. Ill. 2020); Art Ask Agency v. Individuals, Corps. Ltd. Liab. Cos., P'ships and Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule "A," 21-cv-06197, 2021 WL 5493226 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 23, 2021); Bose Corp. v. P'ships and Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule "A," 334 F.R.D. 511 (N.D. Ill. 2020). By 9/3/24, Plaintiff is ordered to file a supplemental memorandum that refers to specific facts alleged in its filings and provides citations to specific screenshots associated with each Schedule A defendant to demonstrate that joinder is proper. Alternatively, by the same deadline, plaintiff may file an amended schedule A with a subset of the defendants and a declaration that explains how each of these defendants is properly joined with each other. Any declaration must attach labeled exhibits that contain screenshots or other information specific only to the defendants listed on amended Schedule A. Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery #9 will remain under advisement until the joinder issue is resolved. No appearance is necessary on 8/28/24. Emailed notice. (cdh, )
August 19, 2024 Filing 11 NOTICE of Motion by Kevin John Keener for presentment of motion for discovery #9 before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 8/28/2024 at 10:00 AM. (Keener, Kevin)
August 19, 2024 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM by Ultra Pro International, LLC in support of motion for discovery #9 (Keener, Kevin)
August 19, 2024 Filing 9 MOTION by Plaintiff Ultra Pro International, LLC for discovery expedited early discovery (Keener, Kevin)
August 19, 2024 Filing 8 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Zentra, LLC by Brian J. Beck (Beck, Brian)
August 15, 2024 Filing 7 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. (rc, )
August 15, 2024 Filing 6 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (rc, )
August 15, 2024 Filing 5 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (rc, )
August 15, 2024 Filing 4 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Ultra Pro International, LLC (Keener, Kevin)
August 15, 2024 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (man, )
August 15, 2024 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. (man, )
August 14, 2024 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Ultra Pro International, LLC by Kevin John Keener (Keener, Kevin)
August 14, 2024 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Keener, Kevin)
August 14, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Ultra Pro International, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22364638. (Attachments: #1 Schedule A, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2- part 1 of 3, #4 Exhibit 2- part 2 of 3, #5 Exhibit 2- part 3 of 3)(Keener, Kevin)

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