Xie v. The Entities and Individuals Identified in Annex A

MAILED Copyright report and certified copy of minute order dated 4/2/2025 to Registrar, Washington DC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff has filed a "Notice of Dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1)" 15. Because the Notice of Dismissal was filed before the opposing parties served either an answer or a motion for summary judgment, the case is dismissed without prejudice consistent with the terms of the Notice and by operation of Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See Nelson v. Napolitano, 657 F.3d 586, 587 (7th Cir. 2011) (Rule 41(a)(1)(A) notice of dismissal "is self-executing and effective without further action from the court"). Each party is to bear its own fees and costs. All pending motions are dismissed as moot except for the motion to seal 8, which is granted. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Wenjie Xie

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: On the Court's initiative, all pending motions are held in abeyance, and the case is stayed pending further order. This stay, which the Court is entering in other so-called "Schedule A" cases on its docket where requests for temporary restraining orders remain pending, is intended to permit the Court the opportunity to reassess its previous approach in Schedule A litigation involving Lanham Act, Copyright Act, and Patent Act claims typically brought on an ex parte basis against various online merchants. This reassessment will consider, among other things, whether: (1) ex parte proceedings are appropriate in these types of cases; (2) the routine sealing of parts or all of the docket is appropriate; (3) the routine granting of temporary restraining orders on an ex parte basis is a sound exercise of judicial discretion; (4) the routine granting of prejudgment asset restraints is a sound exercise of judicial discretion; and (5) the mass joinder of defendants is appropriate under the circumstances typically present in Schedule A cases. Plaintiff remains free, of course, to dismiss this action voluntarily if they wish to pursue their claims in another District, but no supplemental briefing on the pending motions may be filed absent advance leave of Court. Mailed notice.

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/20/2024: Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable John F. Kness for all further proceedings pursuant to 28 USC 294 (b). Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Motion by Ge Lei for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[7], motion to seal[8], Sealed motion, [6] before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/27/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo for all further proceedings pursuant to 28 USC 294(b). Mailed notice. (jcc,)

MOTION by Plaintiff Wenjie Xie to seal documents

MOTION by Plaintiff Wenjie Xie for Alternative Service

SEALED MOTION by Plaintiff Wenjie Xie for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order, including a temporary injunction, temporary asset restraint, and limited expedited discovery

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Wenjie Xie Sealed Complaint

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Wenjie Xie by Ge Lei

CIVIL Cover Sheet

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Wenjie Xie Annex A

COMPLAINT filed by Wenjie Xie; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22750440.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).