Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. v. EZ-GLAZ Global Store et al

ORDER granting 87 Motion for Pro hac vice. Appointed Christopher Hartfield Blaszkowski for defendants. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 2/11/2026. (kgall)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher Blaszkowski and Certification of Local Counsel Karima T. Thompson Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10777954. by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

ORDERED that the Clerk's Office RETURN the $100,000.00 bond posted by plaintiff to secure the preliminary injunction in this civil action, plus any interest accrued, to payee Sheets Law PLLC, located at 15135 Peach Tree Lane, King George, VA 22485. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 2/10/2026. (dvanm)

This matter comes before the Court on the parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Current Discovery Deadline 84. The parties jointly move the Court for an Order extending the fact discovery deadline, previously set as March 13, 2026, 47 by sixty (60) days to May 12, 2026. Upon consideration of the Motion, and in light of the time remaining to complete discovery, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion 84 is DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that a telephonic status conference is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 2/5/26. (tfitz,)

Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 2/19/2026 at 12:00 PM in Alexandria Telephonically with Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (tfitz,)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

ORDER granting 81 Motion for Electronic Device Application. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 1/30/2026. (lcre,)

ORDER granting 80 Motion for Electronic Device Application. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 1/30/2026. (lcre,)

MOTION for Electronic Device Application by EZ-GLAZ Global Store.

MOTION for Electronic Device Application by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Set/Reset Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 2/2/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz,)

ORDERED that defendants' Motion for Reconsideration of the Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [Dkt. No. 54], is GRANTED, and plaintiff's Motion to Modify Preliminary Injunction Order, [Dkt. No. 51], is DENIED as MOOT. ORDERED that the preliminary injunction entered by the Court's December 2, 2025 Order, [Dkt. No. 44], be and is DISSOLVED. ORDERED that defendants file an Answer to plaintiff's Complaint, [Dkt. No. 1], within 30 days of this Order. ORDERED that once plaintiff provides the Finance Section of the Clerk's Office with the necessary information, the $100,000.00 bond posted by plaintiff to secure the preliminary injunction in this civil action will be RETURNED. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 1/20/2026.

TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing held on 1-16-26, before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number 607-743-1894. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 2/17/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/16/2026.

NOTICE by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection of Joint Proposed Order following Court hearing

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema: Motion Hearing held on 1/16/2026. Appearance of counsel. Argument heard - 54 MOTION for Reconsideration - GRANTED; 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction - DENIED. Parties to confer and draft proposed order to resolve injunction. Defendant to file answer within 30 days. Court advises parties to work with mediator regarding settlement. Bond to be returned to plaintiff. Order to follow. (Court Reporter S. Austin)(kgall)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Sur-reply filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Brief in Support to 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mohave protection, IGluz, EZ-GLAZ Global Store.

Memorandum in Support re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, (Redacted) filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Response to 70 Order, filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDERED that plaintiff provide the Court with a copy of the 2022 Partnership Agreement referenced in its Response, along with a verified translation, by close of business on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 1/12/2026. (swil)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDER granting 66 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Tianqin Zhao for EZ-GLAZ Global Store,Tianqin Zhao for IGluz,Tianqin Zhao for Mohave protection. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 1/6/2026. (swil)

ORDER granting 65 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Shaoyi Che for EZ-GLAZ Global Store,Shaoyi Che for IGluz,Shaoyi Che for Mohave protection. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 1/6/2026. (swil)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Tianquin Zhao and Certification of Local Counsel Karima T. Thompson Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10687483. by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Shaoyi Che and Certification of Local Counsel Karima T. Thompson Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10687475. by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Xijie Chen filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Longlong Zhao filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Opposition to 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

ORDER granting 55 Motion to Seal. Defendants are ORDERED to file a public redacted version of the Memorandum of Law In Support of Motion for Reconsideration and exhibits and declaration thereto. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/31/2025. (lcre,)

Waiver of re 55 MOTION to Seal by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection

Set Deadline as to 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 1/16/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (wgar,)

Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Notice of Hearing Date January 16, 2026 re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Sealed Memorandum in Support re 54 MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction.

Memorandum in Support re 55 MOTION to Seal filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

MOTION to Seal by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

MOTION for Reconsideration re 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Waiver of re 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Memorandum in Support re 51 MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

MOTION to Modify the Court's Order for Preliminary Injunction by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDERED that this Motion is GRANTED in re 48 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/11/2025. (swil)

NOTICE of Appearance by Karima Tawfik Thompson on behalf of EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection

MOTION to Substitute Attorney by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order - Pursuant to the Rule 16(b) Conference it is ordered that: Upon consideration of the representations made by the parties in the Proposed Joint Discovery Plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) (Joint Discovery Plan) (Dkt. 32) and taking note of the Scheduling Order entered in this case (Dkt. 24) the Court makes the following rulings: 1. All discovery shall be concluded by March 13, 2026. 2. The Joint Discovery Plan filed by the parties is approved, as amended herein, and shall control discovery to the extent of its application unless further modified by the court. 3. All Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) disclosures, if not already completed, shall be completed by December 5, 2025. 4. Expert disclosures required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) shall be made in accordance with the Joint Discovery Plan. Specifically, Plaintiffs expert disclosures are due by January 16, 2025. Defendants expert disclosures are due by February 16, 2026. Any rebuttal disclosures are due by March 4, 2026. To the extent the parties wish to modify expert deadlines, they must seek leave of court (see Order for complete details). Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 12/5/25. (tfitz,)

TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing held on 12-2-25, before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number 607-743-1894. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 1/2/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/2/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/3/2026.

TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing held on 11-14-25, before Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number 607-743-1894. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 1/2/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/2/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/3/2026.

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick: Initial Pretrial Conference held via phone on 12/3/2025. Appearance of counsel. The Joint Discovery Plan is adopted as amended. (per WEF chambers) (tfitz,)

[DISSOLVED PER ECF 79] ORDER granting 29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. ORDERED that Amazon.com shall continue to freeze all activity associated with the sale of screen protector films by the defendants identified in Exhibit D to the complaint (attached to this Order) and continue to enjoin the transfer of any monies held in defendants' accounts until the resolution of this civil action. ORDERED that the $100,000.00 bond posted to secure the temporary restraining order entered on November 21, 2025 will remain as the bond for this preliminary injunction. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 12/2/2025. (kgall) Modified on 1/20/2026 (kgall)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema: Motion Hearing held on 12/2/2025. Appearance of counsel. Argument heard. Comments of the Court - 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - GRANTED. Court recommends the parties meet for mediation. Order to follow. (Court Reporter S. Austin)(kgall)

Report on the filing or determination of an action by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. of Patent Notice Form ao120 Modified to correct docket event on 12/2/2025 (swil).

Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Declaration re 36 Opposition In Support of Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Declaration re 36 Opposition In Support of Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Declaration re 36 Opposition In Support of Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Opposition to 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Withdrawal of Motion by All Defendants re 34 MOTION Continuance of Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction re Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

MOTION Continuance of Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction re Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

BOND in the amount of $ 100,000 posted by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. (swil)

Set Deadline as to 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 12/2/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (triv)

Joint Discovery Plan by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Notice of Hearing Date re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction

Memorandum in Support re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDERED that Amazon.com shall freeze all activity associated with the sale of screen protector films by the defendants identified in Exhibit D to the complaint (attached to this Order) and enjoin the transfer of any monies held in defendants' accounts until further ordered by this Court. ORDERED that plaintiff may serve the Complaint upon defendants using the email addresses determined from said limited discovery. ORDERED that any information disclosed to plaintiff in response to discovery issued pursuant to this Order may be used solely for the purpose of protecting plaintiff's rights as set forth in the Complaint. ORDERED that this Order will not go into effect until plaintiff posts a bond acceptable to the Clerk of Court, in the amount of $100,000.00 (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/21/2025. (kgall)

NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Felipe Williamson on behalf of EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection

NOTICE by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. of Joint Submission on Issuance of a Security Bond

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema:Motion Hearing held on 11/14/2025. Appearance of counsel. Plaintiff counsel Kendal Sheets and Joseph Zito. Defendant counsel Steven Gentoso. Court advised of case status. 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. is argued and GRANTED. (Order to follow) (Court Reporter S. Austin.)(yguy)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 12/3/2025 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 500 before Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. Discovery due by 3/13/2026. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/19/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/14/2025.

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Kevin Joseph O'Connor for EZ-GLAZ Global Store,Kevin Joseph O'Connor for Mohave protection. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/6/2025. (swil)

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin O'Connor and Certification of Local Counsel Steven Gentoso Filing fee $ 75, receipt number BVAEDC-10573602. by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Joseph J Zito for Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/6/2025. (swil)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Joseph J. Zito and Certification of Local Counsel Kendal M. Sheets Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10569951. by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

ORDERED that the hearing on plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, [Dkt. No. 12], be and is ACCELERATED to 9:00 AM on that same day. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 11/5/2025. (kgall)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

TIME CHANGE Reset Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2025 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (kgall)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Tao Liu for EZ-GLAZ Global Store,Tao Liu for IGluz,Tao Liu for Mohave protection. Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 10/28/2025. (swil)

First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Tao Liu and Certification of Local Counsel Steven Gentoso by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection.

Electronic Fee Payment - Pro Hac Vice as to 15 First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Tao Liu and Certification of Local Counsel Steven Gentoso by EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection. Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10551802.

Notice of Correction re 15 First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Tao Liu and Certification of Local Counsel Steven Gentoso. The filing user has been notified to pay the fee. (swil)

Set Deadline as to 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Motion Hearing set for 11/14/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 700 before District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema. (wgar,)

Notice of Hearing Date re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 13 Memorandum in Support

Memorandum in Support re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Andrew Gentoso on behalf of EZ-GLAZ Global Store, IGluz, Mohave protection

ORDERED that plaintiff may serve the complaint upon the defendants using theemail addresses determined from limited discovery served upon Amazon.com in re 6 MOTION for Service of the Complaint by Email. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 10/10/2025. (swil)

ORDERED that plaintiff shall immediately serve limited discovery on Amazon.comsufficient to discover any name, alias, email address, address, telephone number, amount of sales and the amounts of any monies held by Amazon.com associated with each defendant in re 3 MOTION to Expedite Limited Discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick on 10/10/2025. (swil)

Waiver of re 6 MOTION for Service of the Complaint by Email, 7 Memorandum in Support Hearing by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Memorandum in Support re 6 MOTION for Service of the Complaint by Email filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

MOTION for Service of the Complaint by Email by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Waiver of re 3 MOTION to Expedite Limited Discovery, 4 Memorandum in Support Hearing by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Memorandum in Support re 3 MOTION to Expedite Limited Discovery filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

MOTION to Expedite Limited Discovery by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Civil Cover Sheet re 1 Complaint, by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Complaint (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-10515667.), filed by Dongguan Pineapple Protection Co., Ltd.

Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (swil)