Shenzhen Peishi Advertising Media Co., Ltd. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying order, the Court denies Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment against 11 Defendants [75] and grants Defendant AGOT's motion to dismiss for insufficient service [72] without prejudice. The Court denies as moot Defendant AGOT's motion to stay discovery pending resolution of its motion to dismiss. [96]. Enter Order. Plaintiff is directed to submit a status report by 8/19/2026 proposing next steps in these proceedings. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: No objections to Plaintiff's motion for default judgment were filed before the Court. 84. The Court therefore vacates the 7/23/2026 telephonic hearing on Plaintiff's motion for default judgment 75 and Defendant AGOT's motion to dismiss for insufficient process 72. The Court will rule on both motions via CM/ECF. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Motion hearing held on 6/22/2026. For the reasons reflected on the record, the Court grants Defendant AMZSEAT-US's motion for an extension of time [79] until 6/30/2026 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint. Plaintiff and Defendant AMZSEAT-US are to meet and confer and submit a joint discovery plan by 7/8/2026. Regarding Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [75], Plaintiff is directed to file proof of service promptly. Any objections to Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [75] must be filed by 7/8/2026. A telephonic hearing on Defendant AGOT's motion to dismiss for insufficient service [72] and Plaintiff's motion for default judgment [75] is set for 7/23/2026 at 10:00 a.m. The dial-in number is 650-479-3207, and the access code is 2318 941 4787. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: By 6/15/2026, Plaintiff is directed to show cause why its motion for entry of default and default judgment should not be denied in light of Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., Ltd., Appeal No. 25-2205, slip op. at 1014 (7th Cir. May 29, 2026) (reversing district court's denial of a motion to vacate default judgment and holding that the Hague Convention prohibits service by email in China). Plaintiff represents that "Defaulting Defendants are primarily domiciled in China." See Dkt. 75-5 at 2. If Plaintiff's position will be that the Hague Convention does not apply here because Defendants' addresses are not known, Plaintiff must support that position with sworn affidavits and legal authority, so the Court may determine whether Plaintiff has made reasonably diligent efforts to ascertain and verify the Defendants' mailing addresses before deeming them unknown. See Kangol LLC, Appeal No. 25-2205, slip op. at 910; NBA Props., Inc. v. P'ships and Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified in Schedule "A," 549 F. Supp. 3d 790, 796 (N.D. Ill. 2021). Plaintiff's response to the Court's rule to show cause also must address why its motion for entry of default and default judgment should not be denied in light of Liu v. Monthly, 170 F.4th 1090 (7th Cir. 2026) (vacating default judgment given insufficient proof that sales of allegedly infringing products had taken place in Illinois). Here, Plaintiff asserts only "on information and belief" that defendants have sold infringing products in Illinois and otherwise argues that this Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over defendants because "they directly target business activities" to consumers in Illinois. Dkt. 75-1 at 4. The Court vacates the 6/16/2026 presentment hearing. The Court sets a status hearing for 6/17/2026 for tracking purposes only; the case will not be called and no appearance is necessary. Mailed notice.

Plaintiff's NOTICE of Motion by William Brees for presentment of motion for default judgment, [75] before Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis on 6/16/2026 at 09:30 AM.

MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen Peishi Advertising Media Co., Ltd. for default judgment as to 11 Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Plaintiff's response to Defendant AGOT's motion to dismiss [72] under Rule 12(b)(5) is due by 6/25/2026. Any reply is due by 7/10/2026. All further briefing on Defendant AGOT's motion to dismiss must address Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., Ltd., Appeal No. 25-2205, slip op. at 1014 (7th Cir. May 29, 2026) (reversing district court's denial of a motion to vacate default judgment and holding that the Hague Convention prohibits service by email in China). If Plaintiff's position will be that the Hague Convention does not apply here because Defendant AGOT's address is not known, Plaintiff must support that position with sworn affidavits and legal authority, so the Court may determine whether Plaintiff made reasonably diligent efforts to ascertain and verify the Defendant AGOT's mailing address before deeming it unknown. See Kangol LLC, Appeal No. 25-2205, slip op. at 910; NBA Props., Inc. v. P'ships and Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified in Schedule "A," 549 F. Supp. 3d 790, 796 (N.D. Ill. 2021). With respect to Defendant Chuxuan US, the Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report [73] and adopts the discovery schedule and plan set forth therein. A joint status report regarding progress on discovery and the possibility of settlement is due by 9/3/2026. The Court sets a status hearing for 9/8/2026 for tracking purposes only; the case will not be called and no appearance is necessary. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: The Court grants Defendant AGOT's motion for an extension of time [69] until 6/9/2026 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint. The 6/4/2026 presentment hearing is vacated. The joint discovery plan, any dismissal papers, and/or any motion for entry of default or final judgment are now due by 6/16/2026. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Telephonic status hearing held on 5/21/2026. Parties were admonished that audio recordings of the hearings are prohibited and that violations will result in sanctions. Defendants Shfonovax and laixianghua did not appear. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion to strike all pro se filings by Defendant Shfonovax and defendant laixianghua [53] is granted. Defendant Shfonovax's motions to sever [37], [42] and motion to dismiss [44] are denied as stricken. Defendant laixianghu's motions to sever [40] and [50], and motion to dismiss [45] are denied as stricken. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant chuxuan's motion to sever [34] is denied as moot and motion to dismiss [36] is denied. A joint discovery plan is due by 6/4/2026. By 6/4/2026, Plaintiff is further directed to file any dismissal papers and/or any motion for entry of default or final judgment. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's status report 30, which reflects Plaintiff's intention to seek entry of default against Defendants who do not appear or otherwise defend in this action by 3/30/2026. The Court resets the 4/2/2026 status hearing to 4/16/2026 at 9:30 a.m. If it remains appropriate to do so, any motion for entry of default should be filed by 4/13/2026. Mailed notice.