REPLY to Response to Motion filed by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A re [67] First MOTION Damages
Doe v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A
案件进展
79 条记录Memorandum in Opposition of Motion
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Miscellaneous Relief
Transcript of PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION held on September 9, 2025, before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. Court Reporter Diane DiTizii (973-776-7738). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 10/14/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/23/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/22/2025.
ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL without Prejudice. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/11/2025.
原告撤诉/结案ORDER of voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to Defendant #2 identified in Schedule A of the Verified Complaint as AIXIAO. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/11/2025. (dmr3)
ORDER of voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to Defendant #9 identified in Schedule A of the Verified Complaint as LXBYJKJ. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/10/2025. (kht) Modified on 9/11/2025
ORDER of voluntary dismissal with prejudice as to Defendant #14 identified in Schedule A of the Verified Complaint as EASY-DAILY. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/10/2025. (kht) Modified on 9/11/2025 (kht). Modified on 9/11/2025
STIPULATION AND ORDER of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant 3 PlanCiTiDirect and Defendant 4 Morsisho Direct with prejudice. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/10/2025.
STIPULATION AND ORDER of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant 13 Sotipevs R-US and Defendant 15 Vxcigen with prejudice. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/10/2025.
ORDER denying preliminary injunction and dissolving the amended temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/10/2025.
法院批准TRONOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Nos. 1, 5-8 and 10-12 by JOHN DOE
Corporate Disclosure Statement by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.
ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to MATTHEW DE PRETER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/11/2025.
ORDER granting 32 and 35 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to TIANQIN ZHAO, SHAOYI CHE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/11/2025.
JOINT EXPEDITED DISCOVERY SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/10/2025.
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the parties' proposed joint expedited discovery plan. The Court will adopt the parties' proposed deadlines and enter a scheduling order. In light of the foregoing, the status conference on September 10, 2025, is adjourned to November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. For the conference, please dial 973-437-5535 and enter Phone conference ID: 663 809 880#. No later than October 31, 2025, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the status of the case. To the extent the parties wish to raise a discovery dispute before the deadline set forth in the operative scheduling order, they shall do so consistent with the Court's Case Management Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/10/2025.
Proposed Order by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A re 23 Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO (EMERGENCY) re 18 Order.
原告提交TRO申请Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel to Hon. Jose R. Almonte (Joint).
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo: Motion Hearing held on 9/9/2025 re [23] Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO filed by JOHN DOE. (Court Reporter, Diane DiTizii (973-776-7738)
原告提交TRO申请NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 2 by JOHN DOE
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 9 by JOHN DOE
TEXT ORDER: A status conference will be held on September 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. For the conference, please dial 973-437-5535 and enter Phone conference ID: 663 809 880#. If the parties agree on a scheduling order and obviate the need for a conference, they shall file one JOINT letter with the agreed upon proposed schedule. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/9/2025.
BRIEF in Opposition filed by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A re 23 Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO (EMERGENCY) re 18 Order
原告提交TRO申请Corporate Disclosure Statement by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A. (O'CONNOR, KEVIN)
BRIEF in Opposition filed by JOHN DOE re 40 MOTION to Dismiss for Misjoinder
RESPONSE in Support filed by JOHN DOE re 23 Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO (EMERGENCY) re 18 Order (Reply in Response to Doc. 38)
原告提交TRO申请NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 14 by JOHN DOE
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Nos. 3 and 4 by JOHN DOE
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte. A status conference was held on September 9, 2025. The parties informed the Court that they have agreed on an expedited discovery schedule. The Court will schedule a follow-up status conference to discuss the deadlines but directed the parties to file a joint letter with proposed expedited discovery deadlines for the Court's consideration. The Court also directed the parties to raise the prospect of early resolution of this matter with their respective clients. (Court Reporter, ECR)
MOTION to Dismiss for Misjoinder by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ningbo Longwell Electric Technology Co., Ltd., aka FANSEXPERT; Shenzhen Yili Technology Co., Ltd., aka Cazokasi Home; Shenzhen Honghe Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., aka Aristide Store; Shenzhen Luansheng Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., aka Socool Fan; and Shenzhen Zhile Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., aka FanLover. by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.
RESPONSE in Opposition filed by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A re 23 Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO (EMERGENCY) re 18 Order
原告提交TRO申请NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN J. O'CONNOR on behalf of THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A (O'CONNOR, KEVIN)
NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN MICHAEL FOLTMER on behalf of THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Tianqin Zhao by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.
NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN JOSEPH O'CONNOR on behalf of THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A (O'CONNOR, KEVIN)
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant Nos. 13 and 15 by JOHN DOE
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Shaoyi Che by THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.
ORDER granting 26 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/8/2025.
NOTICE of Appearance by JORDYNN JACKSON on behalf of THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A
NOTICE of Appearance by VINCENT NATHANIEL BARBERA on behalf of THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion for alternative service at ECF No. 24. However, Plaintiff has not yet discovered the identity or location of the Schedule A Defendants, and cannot ascertain whether service via conventional methods is futile. See generally ECF No. 14. Once Plaintiff has obtained the expedited discovery it intends to seek, and once they identify and determine the location of the Schedule A Defendants, then Plaintiff must serve process via conventional methods. If service via conventional methods is unsuccessful, then it may re-file its motion for alternative service. In light of the foregoing, Plaintiff's motion at ECF No. 14 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/8/2025.
Letter from Defendants Requesting Remote Appearance re 21 Order, Set Hearings.
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised, when entering a first appearance in a case, counsel should add their name when prompted. The Clerk's Office has added JORDYNN JACKSON as representing Defendant in this case. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only.
MOTION to Seal ECF No. 5-2 by JOHN DOE.
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's motion for leave to take expedited discovery (ECF No. 14). After considering the Plaintiff's arguments, Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED insofar as Plaintiff seeks limited discovery, directed to third-party platforms and processors, to obtain the names, physical addresses, email addresses, and account identifiers associated with the Schedule A Defendants. Plaintiff's request to seek expedited discovery to obtain Defendants' financial account information is DENIED. A party may seek early discovery, before a Rule 26(f) conference, where the party seeking such discovery has established good cause, e.g., when expedited discovery is necessary to identify and properly serve unknown defendants. See Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe, 964 F.3d 1203, 1207 (D.C. Cir. 2020) ("In cases involving as-yet-unknown defendants, in which the plaintiff cannot serve its complaint--much less confer with the defendant--without obtaining identifying information from a third party, the only potential avenue for discovery is [a court order under] Rule 26(d)(1).") (internal quotations omitted); Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe, No. 18-cv-12585, 2020 WL 3567282, at *1 (D.N.J. June 30, 2020). Plaintiff has established good cause for seeking expedited discovery to identify the Schedule A Defendants. Those Defendants remain anonymous, and without expedited discovery, Plaintiff will be unable to provide Schedule A Defendants with notice of the Complaint and the TRO currently in effect (ECF No. 18). However, Plaintiff has not established good cause for expedited discovery related to Defendants' "financial account information sufficient to identify the payment accounts used in connection with Defendants' accused sales." ECF No. 14-1 at 4. Plaintiff's only proffered reasons for such information are Plaintiff's "legitimate interest in preventing further dissipation of proceeds derived from infringing sales pending the preliminary injunction hearing," and to maintain the status quo. Id. at 2, 4-5. However, such a request goes beyond the current needs of this case, i.e., identifying the proper Defendants and providing them sufficient notice of this action and the operative TRO. See Strike 3 Holdings, LLC, 2020 WL 3567282, at *8. ("The second good cause factor, whether the request is narrowly tailored, also warrants permitting the discovery sought. Plaintiff seeks only the name and permanent address of the IP address subscribers. Such identifying information is narrowly tailored, requesting no more than would be required to identify the relevant individual."). Once Defendants are properly served they will be on notice of the TRO, which expressly prohibits them from dissipating their assets. And, assuming that Plaintiff satisfy the requirements set forth under Rule 26, Plaintiffs will have an opportunity in due course to engage in full discovery and confirm whether Defendants have complied with the spirit and letter of the TRO. Should Defendants act in a way contrary to the TRO, Plaintiff may seek the proper relief at the time such a violation becomes known. Plaintiff's cited authority does not compel a different conclusion-the case law does not support granting expedited discovery as to Defendants' financial account information. See Better Packages, Inc. v. Zheng, No. 05-cv-4477, 2006 WL 1373055, at *5 (D.N.J. May 17, 2006) (denying Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery); Voltage Pictures v. Does 1-60, No. 12-cv-6885, 2013 WL 12406868, at *4 (D.N.J. May 31, 2013) (allowing expedited discovery only to obtain the contact information for a John Doe defendant). So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/4/2025.
Set Deadlines as to 24 Emergency MOTION for Alternative Service, 23 Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO. Motion set for 10/6/2025 before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.
原告提交TRO申请Emergency MOTION for Alternative Service by JOHN DOE.
Emergency MOTION to Extend TRO (EMERGENCY) re 18 Order by JOHN DOE.
原告提交TRO申请Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel to Hon. Madeline Cox Arleo re Service of TRO and Other Documents.
LETTER ORDER that the Preliminary Injunction Hearing is adjourned to Tuesday, 9/9/2025 at 12:00 P.M. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/2/2025.
法院批准初步禁令Exhibit to 5 Exhibit (to Document), Doc. 4-3 Refiled (Redacted) by JOHN DOE.
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery (ECF No. 14) and request for "removal" of the exhibit at ECF No. 4-3. As to the motion, the Court is considering Plaintiff's arguments and will issue its decision in due course. As for Plaintiff's request to "remove ECF No. 4-3, the Court notes that the filing is already under temporary seal and does not deem further action necessary at this time. Plaintiff shall proceed with filing its motion to seal pursuant to L. Civ. R. 5.3 and filing a redacted version of the filing. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 8/29/2025.
SEALED ORDER. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 8/28/2025.
Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel to Hon. Madeline Cox Arleo.
Set Deadlines as to 14 Emergency MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Motion set for 10/6/2025 before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.
Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel Requesting Removal of ECF Doc. 4-3.
Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel Requesting Removal of ECF No. 4-3.
Emergency MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY by JOHN DOE.
Set Deadlines as to 14 Emergency MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Motion set for 10/6/2025 before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's request for an order allowing expedited discovery (ECF No. 11) to seek the identity of the defendants and information regarding their financial accounts. The Court notes that Plaintiff's letter request is not supported by a formal brief and does not contain any legal authority or case law that establishes Plaintiff's entitlement to such information at this stage in the case. Therefore, Plaintiff's request is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff may resubmit its request as a formal motion containing the relevant facts and legal authority supporting the relief it seeks. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 8/27/2025.
Set Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Bond Entry. Motion set for 10/6/2025 before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.
MOTION for Bond Entry by JOHN DOE.
Letter from Plaintiff to Jose R. Almonte Requesting Expedited Discovery.
Exhibit to 9 Letter - Proposed Amended TRO (Unredacted) by JOHN DOE. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
Letter from Plaintiff to Hon. Madeline Cox Arleo Requesting Reconsider and Modification of TRO re 8 Order on Motion for TRO.
原告提交TRO申请ORDER granting 4 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 8/25/2025.
法院批准TROSUMMONS ISSUED as to THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve.
AO120 Patent Form filed.
Set Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 9/3/2025 at 12:00 PM in Newark - Courtroom 4A before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo, per Order D.E. #8.
Set Deadlines as to 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Motion set for 10/6/2025 before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court.
原告提交TRO申请Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte added.
Exhibit to 4 Motion for TRO (UNREDACTED) by JOHN DOE., a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
原告提交TRO申请Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by JOHN DOE.
原告提交TRO申请Corporate Disclosure Statement by JOHN DOE.
Exhibit to 1 Complaint, UNREDACTED by JOHN DOE., a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court.
COMPLAINT against THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A (Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16587362) with JURY DEMAND, filed by JOHN DOE. Modified on 8/22/2025.
