MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 34 Letter Request to Extend Modified TRO and For Hearing Date filed by WisdomTree, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. The modified TRO is hereby extended for two weeks. An initial conference will be scheduled once the application for a preliminary injunction has been served upon defendants. Plaintiffs should file an affidavit to the docket of this case attesting to such service. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/8/25)
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated May 7, 2025 re: Request to Extend Modified TRO and For Hearing Date. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 32 Letter filed by WisdomTree, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 4/22/2025)
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated April 22, 2025 re: Request to Extend Modified TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 30 Letter filed by WisdomTree, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 4/9/2025)
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated April 8, 2025 re: Request to Extend Modified TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pergoo, Inc.
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Deng Ling.
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pergoo, Inc., re: 21 Amended Complaint. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Deng Ling, re: 21 Amended Complaint. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 24 Letter filed by WisdomTree, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/25/2025)
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated March 25, 2025 re: Request to Extend Modified TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Danielle S. Futterman to RE-FILE Document No. 23 Request for Issuance of Summons, 22 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; the PDF must not be modified;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF.
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Deng Ling, re: [21] Amended Complaint. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Pergoo, Inc., re: [21] Amended Complaint. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
AMENDED COMPLAINT amending [1] Complaint against John Does 1-10, Pergoo, Inc., Deng Ling with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc. Related document: [1] Complaint.
MODIFIED 1) TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; 2) ORDER TO SHOW CASUE WHY A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT ISSUE; 3) ORDER RESTRAINING DEFENDANTS' ASSETS WITH THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; 4) ORDER AUTHORIZING BIFURCATED AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICE; ANDS) ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY: Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, Plaintiffs Motion is hereby GRANTED as follows: IT IS ORDERED, as sufficient cause has been shown, that Defendants, and each of their respective officers, agents, privies, shareholders, principals, directors, licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and all those persons acting in concert or participation with any of them, including any entity owned or controlled in whole or in part by any of the Defendants, who receive actual notice of this Order, are hereby enjoined, for fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order, and for such further period as may be provided by order of the Court, from: As further set forth in this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the $1,000.00 bond posted by Plaintiff shall remain with the Court until a final disposition of this case or until this Order is terminated. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/11/2025) (ks) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated March 11, 2025 re: Request to Modify TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated March 10, 2025 re: Second Request to Extend TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
ORDER GRANTING ADMISSION TO PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE granting 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Motion of Ryan Bricker, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is GRANTED. As further set forth by this Order. GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/27/2025)
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 16 MOTION for Ryan Bricker to Appear Pro Hac Vice on Behalf of Plaintiff WisdomTree, Inc. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30680954. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.</. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies.
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [16] MOTION for Ryan Bricker to Appear Pro Hac Vice on Behalf of Plaintiff WisdomTree, Inc. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30680954. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.</. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies.
MOTION for Ryan Bricker to Appear Pro Hac Vice on Behalf of Plaintiff WisdomTree, Inc. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30680954. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 14 Letter filed by WisdomTree, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. The temporary restraining order set to expire on February 26, 2025, see Dkt. 13, is hereby extended two weeks, until March 12, 2025. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/25/2025)
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Danielle S. Futterman dated February 25, 2025 re: Request to Extend TRO. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
1) TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; 2) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT ISSUE; 3) ORDER RESTRAINING DEFENDANTS' ASSETS WITH J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK; 4) ORDER AUTHORIZING BIFURCATED AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICE; AND 5) ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY granting 8 Motion for TRO. Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, Plaintiffs Motion is hereby GRANTED as follows: I. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER A. IT IS ORDERED, as sufficient cause has been shown, that Defendants, and each of their respective officers, agents, privies, shareholders, principals, directors, licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and all those persons acting in concert or participation with any of them, including any entity owned or controlled in whole or in part by any of the Defendants, who receive actual notice of this Order, are hereby enjoined, for fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order, and for such fu1ther period as may be provided by order of the Court, from: As further set forth by this Order. A. IT IS ORDERED THAT, as sufficient cause has been shown, within fourteen (14) days after receiving service of this Order, each Defendant shall serve upon WisdomTree's counsel a written report under oath providing: As further set forth by this Order. As further set forth by this Order. A. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall place security in the amount of $1,000 Dollars with the Court which amount is determined adequate for the payment of any damages any person may be entitled to recover as a result of an improper or wrongful restraint ordered hereunder. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket 8. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/12/2025) (tg) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
DECLARATION of Mee A. Park in Support re: 8 EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
DECLARATION of Ryan Bricker in Support re: 8 EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 8 EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc. (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.)
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document No. [12] Proposed Temporary Restraining Order was reviewed and approved as to form.
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document No. 12 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order was reviewed and approved as to form.
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1116, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following trademark(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
Case Designated ECF.
Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf.
Case Designated ECF.
Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf.
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Danielle S. Futterman. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: John Does 1-10. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was removed.
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jason M. Drangel on behalf of WisdomTree, Inc.
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ashly Erin Sands on behalf of WisdomTree, Inc.
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review.
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed.
COMPLAINT against John Does 1-10. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30433401)Document filed by WisdomTree, Inc.