Merch Traffic, LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
| Merch Traffic, LLC |
| The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, A14NH7HNBFA9QS, AZGLFKPZARWGW, chenzhoushibeihuqujingxingshangmaoyouxiangongsi, huangyaohuihaibao, HuNanHongShengGongChengLaoWuYouXianGongSi, jinyunyun, Joseilson, L6Z88866, LiangShanChunHongGangCaiYouXianGongSi, linyiguangkuohuanbaokejiyouxiangongsi, MINHCHUYEN KUFU SKY SHOP22222, oinono Direct sales, qianning shop, sun4587r, tongyujiashangmaoyouxiangongsi, xiayulong, yiming77, YuhanStoreposter, zhengshichenghaibao, Artful Livingg, Artisanal Edges, Corner Encounter Love, Dream big clothing eight, Fanyeoo Decoration, Gallery Grace, GD Art Decoration, Inspired Print Shop, Metal poster art, RebelThreads, Refined Residences, Style Nest Clothing nine, the vault of heaven Decorate, UH Wonderful pictures, Vivid Arts, xinyaohuaguangA, yonggexiaodian and 102628633 |
| 1:2025cv05035 |
| May 7, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Thomas M Durkin |
| Trademark |
| 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement |
| None |
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| Filing 58 MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 8/28/2025 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (vjd, ) |
| Filing 57 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/28/2025. Plaintiff's counsel reported that all defendants have been disposed of. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 56 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to certain defendants (Joseph, Justin) |
| Filing 55 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Merch Traffic, LLC as to Defendant Melliflo (Joseph, Justin) |
| Filing 54 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 8/5/2025. Appearing defendants are to respond to the complaint by 8/26/2025. A telephone status hearing is set for 8/28/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 53 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for entry of default and default judgment #50 is set for 8/5/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 52 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #51 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 51 MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default, motion for default judgment #50 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Joseph, Justin) |
| Filing 50 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default , MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to Defendant No. 11 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Joseph, Justin) |
| Filing 49 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin Tyler Joseph (Joseph, Justin) |
| Filing 48 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time #47 is granted. Defendants Jiangnan Cloth Factory and Patchwork Fabric Factory are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 8/11/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 47 MOTION by Defendants Jiangnan Cloth Factory, Patchwork Fabric Factory for extension of time (Urbanczyk, Adam) |
| Filing 46 DEFAULT Final Judgment Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/2/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 45 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 7/2/2025. No one appeared on behalf of defendants other than Defendant No. 11. For the reasons stated on the record, the motion for entry of default and default judgment #38 is granted. Enter order. No answer is due from Defendant No. 11 at this time. A telephone status hearing is set for 8/5/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 44 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time #43 is granted. Defendants Jiangnan Cloth Factory and Patchwork Fabric Factory are to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by 7/21/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 43 MOTION by Defendants Jiangnan Cloth Factory, Patchwork Fabric Factory for extension of time UNOPPOSED (Urbanczyk, Adam) |
| Filing 42 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Jiangnan Cloth Factory, Patchwork Fabric Factory by Adam Edward Urbanczyk (Urbanczyk, Adam) |
| Filing 41 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone status hearing set for 7/2/2025 at 9:15 a.m. is converted to a telephone hearing as to the motion for entry of default and default judgment #38 . Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 40 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #39 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 39 MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for entry of default,, motion for default judgment, #38 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Filing 38 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for entry of default , MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants with the exception of a certain Defendant (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Filing 37 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Unopposed motion for extension of time to answer #36 is granted. Defendant No. 11 Melliflo is to answer Plaintiff's Complaint by 7/11/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 36 MOTION by Defendant Melliflo for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint #1 or otherwise respond (unopposed) (Kalberg, Steven) |
| NEW PARTIES: A14NH7HNBFA9QS, AZGLFKPZARWGW, chenzhoushibeihuqujingxingshangmaoyouxiangongsi, huangyaohuihaibao, HuNanHongShengGongChengLaoWuYouXianGongSi, jinyunyun, Joseilson, L6Z88866, LiangShanChunHongGangCaiYouXianGongSi, linyiguangkuohuanbaokejiyouxiangongsi, Melliflo, MINHCHUYEN KUFU SKY SHOP22222, oinono Direct sales, qianning shop, sun4587r, tongyujiashangmaoyouxiangongsi, xiayulong, yiming77, YuhanStoreposter, zhengshichenghaibao, Artful Livingg, Artisanal Edges, Corner Encounter Love, Dream big clothing eight, Fanyeoo Decoration, Gallery Grace, GD Art Decoration, Inspired Print Shop, Jiangnan Cloth Factory, Metal poster art, Patchwork Fabric Factory, RebelThreads, Refined Residences, Style Nest Clothing nine, the vault of heaven Decorate, UH Wonderful pictures, Vivid Arts, xinyaohuaguangA, yonggexiaodian and 102628633 added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 35 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 5/27/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 34 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 5/27/2025. Mr. Kalberg was present on behalf of Defendant no. 11. No one was present on behalf of other defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction #29 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal. Schedule A to the Complaint #2 , Exhibits to the Declaration of Emily Holt #17 , and the TRO #23 . Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A telephone status hearing is set for 7/2/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 33 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Jennifer Van Nacht (Nacht, Jennifer) |
| Filing 32 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merch Traffic, LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/21/2025, answer due 6/11/2025. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Luana Faria de Souza, #2 Exhibit A)(Faria De Souza, Luana) |
| Filing 31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for preliminary injunction #29 is set for 5/27/2025 at 9:30 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 30 MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction #29 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern)(Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Filing 29 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for preliminary injunction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Filing 28 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Melliflo by Steven G Kalberg (Kalberg, Steven) |
| Filing 27 SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 12,000.00 posted by Merch Traffic, LLC (tg, ) |
| Filing 26 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (cvk, ) |
| Filing 25 Registry Deposit Information Form by Merch Traffic, LLC (Halpern, Kahlia) |
Filing 23
ORDER Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 5/12/2025. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) Modified on 5/28/2025 (vjd, ).
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| Filing 22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion for leave to file under seal #3 is granted. Ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery #13 is granted. Motion for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) #18 is granted. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court requires that any motion for a temporary restraining order and/or asset freeze is accompanied by a declaration from an attorney of record that provides the following information. First, to demonstrate the immediate harm necessary to grant the drastic remedy of an ex parte temporary restraining order, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant has sold or offered to sell the allegedly infringing product(s) within the last two months and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Generally, evidence that a defendant has sold or offered to sell the infringing products within the last two months may include: (1) screenshots of the listings collected within the last two months; (2) screenshots older than two months with an attestation that the listings reflected in the screenshots have been checked within the last two months and were active; or (3) evidence of a purchase by a customer in Illinois within the last two months. Second, as relevant to personal jurisdiction, without which any temporary restraining order or asset freeze would be invalid, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant sold at least one allegedly infringing product to a customer in Illinois and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Here, "sold" means that the defendant accepted an order and payment for an allegedly infringing product to be shipped to Illinois. Third, to assure that Court that the rights of defendants who have not yet been served are being appropriately protected, the declaration must identify the case number(s) and assigned judge(s) for any pending case(s) brought by the plaintiff(s) against any of the named defendants, noting whether the intellectual property at issue was the same or different than in this case. If it is the same, the declaration should describe the disposition of the other case. The Court will address any motion for a temporary restraining order only after receipt of the described declaration, which can be filed contemporaneously with the motion. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) |
| Filing 20 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #19 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 19 MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief #18 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 18 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 17 EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding declaration #16 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2-1)(Gaudio, Justin) Modified on 5/28/2025 (vjd, ). |
| Filing 16 DECLARATION of Emily Holt regarding memorandum in support of motion #14 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 15 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion #14 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 14 MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order #13 (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 13 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 12 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (vjd, ) |
| Filing 11 MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (vjd, ) |
| Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana) |
| Filing 9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia) |
| Filing 8 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) |
| Filing 7 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 6 Notice of Claims involving Trademarks by Merch Traffic, LLC (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 5 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 4 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 3 MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under Seal (Gaudio, Justin) |
| Filing 2 EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint #1 (Gaudio, Justin) Modified on 5/28/2025 (vjd, ). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23453873. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (pjj, ) |
| 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. (pjj, ) |
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