Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for TRO [18] and motion for electronic service [22] are denied without prejudice in light of the Seventh Circuit's opinion in Liu v. Monthly, 170 F.4th 1090 (7th Cir. 2026). In Liu, the Court vacated the district court's entry of default judgment because the "evidence upon which the district court relied for establishing personal jurisdiction showed only that it was possible to order the defendants' products and have them shipped to Illinois, not that such sales took place." Id. at 1093. Specifically, the evidence in Liu consisted "of screenshots of [defendant seller's] website showing the checkout page with the infringing product, a Chicago shipping address, and the estimated total, but not a completed purchase." Id. Relying on NBA Props., Inc. v. HANWJH, 46 F.4th 614, 620 (7th Cir. 2022) and Curry v. Revolution Lab'ys, LLC, 949 F.3d 385, 400 (7th Cir. 2020), the Seventh Circuit explained that such evidence was insufficient to establish personal jurisdiction. Here, plaintiff has primarily submitted the same type of evidence, i.e., screenshots of defendants' website showing the checkout page, but not a completed purchase. (Dckt. ##21-3 & 21-4). Although plaintiff also purported to submit photographic evidence of exemplary products purchased from defendants, there is no proof of completed sales reflecting the shipment of those products to Illinois (such as order confirmations and/or a sworn declaration). This is insufficient. Accordingly, before this case may proceed, plaintiff must file either an amended complaint or a supplemental submission establishing a basis for personal jurisdiction as to each defendant. If an amended complaint or supplemental statement consistent with this order and Seventh Circuit precedent is not filed by 5/8/26, this action may be dismissed without prejudice for lack of personal jurisdiction. See Enduring Love Int'l Church v. Williams, No. 23-CV-1120-PP, 2024 WL 3553979, at *2 (E.D.Wis. July 26, 2024) ("Although sua sponte dismissal of claims for lack of personal jurisdiction is generally disfavored, district courts retain discretion to depart from that principle"). In light of this order, the issue of joinder is entered and continued generally. The previously set 2/27/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and reset to 6/1/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice

Order on Motion to Seal Document

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 1/5/2026: 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 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.

Service by Publication

Temporary Restraining Order

Amended Complaint

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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 Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC by Daliah Saper

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC by Brandon Matthew Beymer

MOTION by Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC to seal document sealed document 2, sealed document 3, sealed document 6, sealed document, 5

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC Notice of Trademark Claim

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC Complaint (Unredacted)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC Schedule A to the Redacted Complaint

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC Exhibit 1 to the Redacted Complaint

COMPLAINT (Redacted) filed by Intercontinental Great Brands, LLC; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24330863.