ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' supplemental memorandum [21] in response to the Court's minute entry [20] sua sponte raising the issue of joinder. For the reasons stated herein, the Court concludes that these thirteen defendants are misjoined. If Plaintiffs intend to proceed against all of these defendants, their claims must be asserted in no fewer than ten separate cases. Plaintiffs may join Defendants 1 and 8 in one suit, Defendants 4 and 5 in a second, and Defendants 9 and 10 in a third. The others must be sued individually. By November 13, 2026, Plaintiffs may submit a proposed severance order, consistent with the reasoning and conclusions expressed herein, to the Court's proposed order email inbox (Proposed_Order_Alonso@ilnd.uscourts.gov). If Plaintiffs fail to submit a proposed severance order, this case may be dismissed for want of prosecution. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/23/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
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23 条记录MEMORANDUM by B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S Establishing that Joinder is Proper
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Upon an initial review of Plaintiff's complaint, the present motions, and the supporting documents, the Court sua sponte raises the issue of whether these numerous defendants can be properly joined in this single action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20. See Cuomo v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 26 C 7119 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 28, 2026) (Alonso, J.), Dkt. No. 19; Anagram Int'l, LLC v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 CV 12194, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at 9 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025); Tang v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 4587, 2024 WL 68332, at 3 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2024); Roadget Bus. Pte. Ltd. v. Individuals, Corps., LLCs, P'ships, & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 23 C 17036, 2024 WL 1858592, at 6 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2024); Viking Arm AS v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 1566, 2024 WL 2953105, at 3 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024). By 10/16/26, Plaintiff must file a memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles set forth in the above-cited cases. In the alternative, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 10/16/26 with a smaller subset of defendants, along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined, bearing in mind that Rule 20(a)'s requirement for a common transaction or occurrence is not satisfied where multiple defendants have merely infringed the same intellectual property. Estee Lauder Cosms. Ltd. v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'sn Identified on Schedule A, 334 F.R.D. 182, 187 (N.D. Ill. 2020) (citing, inter alia, In re EMC Corp., 677 F.3d 1351, 1359 (Fed. Cir. 2012)). The pending motion for expedited discovery[18], motion for temporary restraining order [13], motion for authorization to provide electronic notice [17] are denied without prejudice. The motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [4] is granted. The presentment hearing noticed for 10/1/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
原告提交TRO申请NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[18], motion for miscellaneous relief[17], motion for miscellaneous relief[4], motion for miscellaneous relief[13] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 10/1/2026 at 09:30 AM.
MOTION by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S for Expedited Discovery
MOTION by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S for Authorization to Provide Electronic Notice of Any Forthcoming Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction
原告提交PI申请SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S Exhibit 2, Parts 1-3 regarding declaration[15]
DECLARATION of Robert Johns regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]
MEMORANDUM by B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[13]
MOTION by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction and a Temporary Asset Restraint as to certain Defendants
原告提交TRO申请MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S by Victor Benjamin Chahin, Jr
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S by Alexander Whang
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S by Martin Francis Trainor
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S
CIVIL Cover Sheet
MOTION by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal
查看公开文件 ↗SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs B&O Play A/S, Bang & Olufsen A/S Exhibit 6, Parts 1-3 regarding complaint[1]
COMPLAINT filed by Bang & Olufsen A/S, B&O Play A/S; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25658471.
查看公开文件 ↗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.
