ORDER for leave to conduct expedited discovery and service of process by e-mail and/or electronic publication. Signed by the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis on 10/8/25.
BR, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A
案件进展
17 条记录MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Plaintiff's motions for expedited discovery and electronic service of process are granted [10], [11]. The Court finds that expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants. The Court also finds that electronic service does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with the online marketplace defendants. The Court decides these issues, however, without the benefit of adversarial presentation. If any defendant were to appear and object, the Court will take a fresh look at the issues of electronic service and expedited discovery as well as any issues related to personal jurisdiction. Enter Order, as modified by the Court.
MEMORANDUM by BR, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[11]
MOTION by Plaintiff BR, Inc. for Electronic Service
MOTION by Plaintiff BR, Inc. for Expedited Discovery
AMENDED complaint by BR, Inc. against lang01
NEW PARTIES: lang01 added to case caption.
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis:The Court grants plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [4]. Upon review of the complaint, the Court sua sponte raises the propriety of joining 249 defendants in a single action. By 9/4/25, plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of this Court's orders in Bug Art Limited v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 7777, Dkt. 28 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 28, 2024), and Anagram International v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12194, Dkt. 87 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 9/4/25 with a smaller subset of defendants along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. No motion for an ex parte temporary restraining order should be filed in this matter without counsel first consulting this Court's order in Wham-O Holding v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12523, Dkt. 39 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 20, 2025).
原告提交TRO申请MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Initial status hearing is set for 10/30/25 at 9:30 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1719. By 10/23/25, the parties shall file a Joint Initial Status Report that complies with the Court's standing order, which can be found on the Court's website. If the defendant(s) have not been served by the initial status hearing date, counsel for Plaintiff must contact the Courtroom Deputy to reschedule the status hearing and the date for filing the Joint Initial Status Report.
MAILED Trademark request letter to counsel of record.
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.
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff BR, Inc. Unredacted Complaint
MOTION by Plaintiff BR, Inc. for leave to file documents under seal
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff BR, Inc. by James Edward Judge
CIVIL Cover Sheet
COMPLAINT filed by BR, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23911099.
