STIPULATION of Dismissal of all claims and counterclaims asserted between Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen and Defendant Kalkehay LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 3/27/2025. Defendant appear for status hearing and Plaintiff fails to appear. The Court dismisses Plaintiff's complaint for want of prosecution. Defendants to file an amended counterclaim by 5/1/2025. The Court directs the Clerk to release the bond posted by Plaintiff as damages for the wrongfully imposed preliminary injunction. Defendants counsel to submit a proposed order to Courtroom Deputy, Rhonda Johnson. Next status date set for 6/12/2025 at 1:45 p.m. for motion for default on counterclaim. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephonic motion hearing held on 3/20/2025. The parties report that settlement is pending between Plaintiff and Defendant Kalkehay LLC. The Court dismisses this action against Defendant Kalkehay LLC without prejudice and with leave to reinstate within ninety (90) days, by 6/18/2025, if Amazon does not provide payment. Motion to withdraw as attorney [140] is granted. Attorneys Sarah Louise Boone and Mark C Johnson appearances are terminated. The Court sets a telephone conference for 3/27/2025 at 1:45 PM. Plaintiff or Plaintiff's new counsel is ordered to appear. If plaintiff fails to appear either individually or through counsel, the case will be dismissed as to Plaintiffs claims for want of prosecution. Further, the Defendants will be allowed to move forward on default or however they wish to proce ed. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 3/27/2025 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

RESPONSE by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4uin Opposition to MOTION by Attorney Mark C. Johnson and Sarah L. Boone to withdraw as attorney for Renner Otto. New address information: Zhaoyou Chen, No. 1, Gaoling, Xiaping Village, Yaotou Town, Wanan County, Jian City, Jiangxi Province, China [140] Memorandum of Law in Partial Opposition to Motion to Withdraw, with Proposed Conditions to Prevent Prejudice to the Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 3/20/2025 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Louise Boone for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney, [140] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/20/2025 at 01:45 PM.

MOTION by Attorney Mark C. Johnson and Sarah L. Boone to withdraw as attorney for Renner Otto. New address information: Zhaoyou Chen, No. 1, Gaoling, Xiaping Village, Yaotou Town, Wanan County, Jian City, Jiangxi Province, China

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1:Exhibit Notification of Party Contact Information

CERTIFICATE of Service by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u regarding telephone conference, set deadlines/hearings, [134] Notice of Compliance and Affidavit of Service of Joint Initial Non-Infringement, Unenforceability, and Invalidity Contentions by Defendants

CERTIFICATE of Service by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear regarding telephone conference, set deadlines/hearings, [134] Notice of Compliance and Certificate of Service of Issuance of Written Discovery on Plaintiff Chen per Scheduling Order

CERTIFICATE of Service by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear regarding amended complaint, [74], answer to amended complaint, [101], telephone conference, set deadlines/hearings, [134], answer to amended complaint, [79] (Certificate of Service by e-mail on Counsel for Plaintiff of Rule 26 Initial Disclosures by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, and Gulrear)

STIPULATION of Dismissal of all claims and counterclaims asserted between Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen and Defendants Brosyda, Kesfitt Patio Direct, and Mrrihand-Cover

Opinion and Order. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 1/8/2025:Emailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis:Telephone conference held on 1/8/2025. The Court sets the following discovery schedule: Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures are due by 2/3/2025; written discovery to issue by 2/17/2025; initial infringement contentions are due by 3/3/2025; initial non-infringement, unenforceability and invalidity contentions are due by 3/17/2025; initial response to invalidity contentions are due by 3/31/2025; final infringement, unenforceability and invalidity contentions are due by 9/30/2025; final non-infringement, enforceability, and validity contentions are due by 10/14/2025; exchange of claim terms needing construction and proposed construction is due by 10/27/2025, and fact discovery closes on 11/28/2025. The Court enters a referral to the magistrate judge for settlement purposes. The parties should file a joint status report by 11/10/2025 indicating the status of fact discovery, the status of settlement discussions and whether the parties request any reopening of the referral to the magistrate judge for settlement purposes, a proposed claim construction briefing schedule, whether the parties require expert discovery prior to dispositive motion practice, and proposed schedules for expert discovery and summary judgment briefing, where applicable. If the parties file a stipulation of dismissal prior to the next status date, no appearance is required. Telephone Conference set for 11/18/2025 at 9:30 AM. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

STATUS Report Joint Initial Status Report by Zhaoyou Chen

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 12/27/2024: Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Motion hearing held on 12/19/2024. For reasons stated on the record, the Court denies the motion for preliminary injunction [119] and the motion for sanctions [125]. Defendant's motion for damages [127] is denied without prejudice. Counsel has leave to refile the motion after reviewing the Court's written ruling. Mailed notice.

ORDER MODIFYING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITH RESPECT TO DEFENDANT NO. 9, KALKEHAY, LLC Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/19/2024. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice.

MEMORANDUM by Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, Kifiray, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear in support of motion for release of funds, [127]

MOTION by Defendants Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, Kifiray, TigeJoy, BYOFI, gulrear, Haikung, Counter Claimants WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear for release of funds from the TRO Bond (ECF 27) and for damages from the wrongly imposed preliminary injunction

MEMORANDUM by Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, Kifiray, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear in support of motion to compel, motion for sanctions, motion for order, [125]

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1:Exhibit C - e-mail between Defendants' Counsel and Plaintiff's Counsel
2:Exhibit B - e-mail from Defendants' Counsel to Plaintiff's Counsel on
3:Exhibit A - Order Vacating the Preliminary Injunction (ECF 118)

MOTION by Defendants Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, Kifiray, TigeJoy, BYOFI, gulrear, Haikung, Counter Claimants WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear to compel (Notice of Presentment Docketed at ECF 122), MOTION by Defendants Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, Kifiray, TigeJoy, BYOFI, gulrear, Haikung, Counter Claimants WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear for sanctions (Notice of Presentment Docketed at ECF 122), MOTION by Defendants Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, Kifiray, TigeJoy, BYOFI, gulrear, Haikung, Counter Claimants WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear for order (Notice of Presentment Docketed at ECF 122)

RESPONSE by Linstock, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, Kifiray, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrearin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for preliminary injunction as to Defendants Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, Yinyohome, Gulrear, UWN, and NWESTUN Direct [119]

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1:Exhibit B - Assignment to Dongguan Co. as recorded by the USPTO
2:Exhibit A - USPTO Docket Showing Recordation of the Assignment to Dongguan Co.

[Motion to order the TRO Bond (ECF 27) be released to the Moving Defendants and for an Order that Plaintiff pay damages to the Moving Defendants] NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/19/2024 at 01:45 PM.

[Motion to compel compliance by Plaintiff with the Order Vacating the Preliminary Injunction as against the moving Defendants (ECF 118), for sanctions and, in the alternative, for an Order to non-Party Amazon directly to comply] NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/19/2024 at 01:45 PM.

NOTICE of Motion by Mark C Johnson for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[119] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/19/2024 at 01:45 PM.

MEMORANDUM by Zhaoyou Chen in support of motion for preliminary injunction[119] as to Defendants Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, Yinyohome, Gulrear, UWN, and NWESTUN Direct

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1:Exhibit 1 - Infringement Charts

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for preliminary injunction as to Defendants Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, Yinyohome, Gulrear, UWN, and NWESTUN Direct

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants the Moving Defendants' motions to vacate the preliminary injunction [34], [60], [108]. Because Chen has voluntarily dismissed Defendants Brosyda, Kesfitt Patio Direct, and Mrrihand-Cover from this action, the Court denies their motion to vacate the preliminary injunction [106] as moot. Further, the Court grants the motion of Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, and Yinyohome for severance based on improper joinder and denies its request for alternative service [36]. The Court orders the Clerk to open individual cases by Chen against each of Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, and Yinyohome, and to dismiss Tigejoy, Kifiray, Secure-4u, Richat, Byofi, Wikt, Haikung, Linstock, and Yinyohome from this action. The Court strikes the status date set for 12/11/2024 and resets it to 1/8/2025 at 9:30 AM. The remaining parties should file a joint initial status report by 1/3/2025. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Kesfitt Patio Direct, Mrrihand-Cover, Brosyda to vacate preliminary injunction[25] [106]

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order[16] [108] Opposition to UWN and NWESTUN Direct Motion to Vacate Preliminary Injunction

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order[16] [108] Opposition to Gulrear Motion To Vacate Preliminary Injunction

DECLARATION of Sarah L. Boone in Support of Plaintiff's Oppositions to Motions to Vacate Preliminary Injunction

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1:Exhibit M - Unpublished Cases
2:Exhibit L - Infringement Charts
3:Exhibit K - Manchester United - Motion to Modify Asset Restraint [57]
4:Exhibit J - Manchester United - Motion to Modify Asset Restraint [47]
5:Exhibit I - Manchester United - Motion to Modify Asset Restraint [45]
6:Exhibit H - Manchester United Docket Sheet
7:Exhibit G - USPTO Final Order Terminating Application Proceedings
8:Exhibit F - USPTO Final Order
9:Exhibit E- USPTO Form Patent Assignment
10:Exhibit D - Information Disclosure Statement
11:Exhibit C - Assignment Document
12:Exhibit B - Declaration of Zhaoyou Chen
13:Exhibit A - Declaration of Liuzeng Wang

ANSWER to counterclaim by Zhaoyou Chen

NONPRECEDENTIAL DISPOSITION from the USCA; IT IS ORDERED THAT: (1) The appeal is dismissed. Each side shall bear its own costs. (2) Any pending motion is denied as moot.

ANSWER to counterclaim by Zhaoyou Chen

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion to vacate, [106] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/11/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MOTION by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWN, gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order[16]

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1:Exhibit F - Purported Assignment by Patent Owner to Wang
2:Exhibit E - Plaintiff's purported Design Patent issued to Dongguan
3:Exhibit D - Specimen of Final orders (from USPTO)
4:Exhibit C - Final Order
5:Exhibit B - Certifications by Jie Yang
6:Exhibit A - Patent Report (Exhibit A of Moving Defendants' Answers), and pu

Notice of Presentment of NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of motion to vacate[60], motion to vacate, [34], motion to vacate, [106] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 12/11/2024 at 09:30 AM.

MOTION by Defendants Kesfitt Patio Direct, Mrrihand-Cover, Brosyda to vacate preliminary injunction[25]

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1:Exhibit A Defendants' Product Images
2:Declaration of Steven G. Kalberg
3:Exhibit List
4:Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Vacate

DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/13/2024:Emailed notice

STIPULATION regarding preliminary injunction[25] Stipulation to Modify Preliminary Injunction with Respect to Defendant No. 9, Kalkehay, LLC

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

DECLARATION of Baruch Gottesman regarding telephone conference, set deadlines/hearings, terminate deadlines and hearings, [100], other[72]

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1:Exhibit A - Copy of the Docketed Joint Stipulation of Withdrawal

ANSWER to amended complaint by NWESTUN Direct, UWN

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1:Exhibit E - Specimen of Final Orders
2:Exhibit D - Yang Final Order
3:Exhibit C - Chinese Patent CN305777365S
4:Exhibit B - Certifications by Jie Yang
5:Exhibit A - Patent Report

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/7/2024. By 11/8/2024, counsel for Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u to file notice of decision regarding appeal as stated on the record. Telephone Conference set for 11/21/2024 is stricken and reset to 12/11/2024 at 9:30 AM for ruling on motions to vacate, sever, raise the bond. Any defendant that has not filed a motion to vacate the preliminary injunction may do so by 11/15/2024; responses by 11/22/2024 and replies by 11/26/2024. Motion for judgment on the pleadings [32] is denied as moot. Defendants UWN and NWESTUN Direct's responsive pleading is due by 11/8/2024 and if objecting to preliminary injunction should follow the briefing schedule set by the Court. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Telephoned/Emailed notice Modified on 11/8/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/5/2024. Attorney Baruch S. Gottesman did not appear for today's hearing and is ordered to appear on 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. and must be prepared to explain how the notice of appeal affects the pending motion. Telephone Conference set for 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. on the Webex platform. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Motion hearing held on 10/31/2024 regarding motions for miscellaneous relief, [85] and [94] and continued to 11/5/2024 at 9:45 AM on the Webex platform. Mailed notice

ANSWER to amended complaint Affirmative Defenses, with Jury Demand COUNTERCLAIM filed by Kalkehay LLC against Zhaoyou Chen. by Kalkehay LLC

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1:Exhibit F
2:Exhibit E
3:Exhibit D
4:Exhibit C
5:Exhibit B
6:Exhibit A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWNAccept Appearing Defendants Opposition to Motion for Default on Papers, or Adjourn the Return Date until Friday, Oct. 31, 2024 or when Counsel can appear (Second Request for Recess (first was granted)(Opposed[94]

MOTION by Defendants NWESTUN Direct, UWNAccept Appearing Defendants Opposition to Motion for Default on Papers, or Adjourn the Return Date until Friday, Oct. 31, 2024 or when Counsel can appear (Second Request for Recess (first was granted)(Opposed by Plaintiff's Counsel)

ANSWER to amended complaint, COUNTERCLAIM filed by Brosyda, Mrrihand-Cover, Kesfitt Patio Direct against Zhaoyou Chen. by Brosyda, Mrrihand-Cover, Kesfitt Patio Direct

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1:Exhibit A Proceeding D2024-04, Final Order

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court strikes the presentment date of 10/25/24. The Court enters and continues Plaintiff's motion for default [85] to 10/31/2024 at 1:45 PM. Mailed notice

MEMORANDUM by NWESTUN Direct, UWN in Opposition to motion for default judgment[85] with Explanation of why Counsel for the Moving Defendants will be unable to attend the telephone conference on October 25, 2024 and their request that the Court recess the Hearing as it relates to Moving Defendants (UWN and NWESTUN Direct) or decide on the papers

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1:Exhibit C - USA Declarations to the Hague Convention
2:Exhibit B - Text of the Hague Convention
3:Exhibit A - Timing of Plaintiff's Withdrawal of their Original Motion for E

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant NWESTUN Direct by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant UWN by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Louise Boone for presentment of motion for default judgment[85] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/25/2024 at 09:45 AM.

DECLARATION of Sarah L. Boone regarding memorandum in support of motion[86], motion for default judgment[85]

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1:Exhibit 1 - Unpublished Cases

MEMORANDUM by Zhaoyou Chen in support of motion for default judgment[85]

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for default judgment as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Zhaoyou Chen as to Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 10/16/2024, answer due 11/6/2024.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen to reply, [80]

NOTICE OF DOCKETING from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2025-1049.

REPLY by Defendants Linstock, RICHCAT, secure4u, WiKT, YinYoHome, Kifiray, TigeJoy, BYOFI, Haikung, Counter Claimants WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung to amended complaint, [74], other[75], memorandum in support of motion, [33], order on motion for extension of time to answer, order on motion for default judgment, terminate deadlines and hearings, motion hearing, set deadlines/hearings, set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, [69], answer to amended complaint, [79], motion for judgment on the pleadings, [32], complaint[1]

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1:Exhibit B - Answer to First Amended Complaint (originally docketed as ECF 79)
2:Exhibit A - First Amended Complaint (originally docketed as ECF 74)
3:Exhibit C - Patent Assignment (originally docketed as 74-1)
4:Exhibit D - Final Order of Director of the USPTO

ANSWER to amended complaint by Linstock, RICHCAT, secure4u, WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, Kifiray, TigeJoy, Haikung, gulrear

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1:Exhibit A - '982 Patent Report
2:Exhibit B - Certifications by Jie Yang
3:Exhibit C - CN305777365S
4:Exhibit D - Final Order In Re Yang (D2024-04)
5:Exhibit E - Tigejoy Affidavit
6:Exhibit F - Kifiray Affidavit
7:Exhibit G - Secure4u Affidavit
8:Exhibit H - Richcat Affidavit
9:Exhibit I - Wikt Affidavit
10:Exhibit J - Haikung Affidavit
11:Exhibit K - Linstock Affidavit
12:Exhibit L - Yinyohome Affidavit
13:Exhibit M - Gulrear Affidavit

TRANSMITTED to the Federal Circuit the short record on notice of appeal 76. Notified counsel. (jn,)

NOTICE of Correction regarding 72.

NOTICE of appeal by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u regarding orders 25, Filing fee $ 605. Receipt number: BILNDC-22565856.

Amended Schedule A by Zhaoyou Chen

AMENDED complaint by Zhaoyou Chen against Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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1:Exhibit 1
2:Exhibit 2-1
3:Exhibit 2-2
4:Exhibit 2-3
5:Exhibit 2-4
6:Exhibit 2-5
7:(Exhibit 3)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

Notice of Appeal (Payment at ECF 71) by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u (ENTERED IN ERROR) Modified on 10/9/2024.

PAYMENT by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u of Filing fee $ 605, receipt number BILNDC-22565856.

Notice pursuant to Fed. R. CIv. P. Rule 44.1, raising issue about a foreign country's law by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephonic motion hearing held on 10/2/2024. Unopposed motion for a first extension of time to answer 44 is granted. Defendant No. 2 Brosyda, Defendant No. 10 Kesfitt Patio Direct, and Defendant No. 14 Mirrhand-Cover responsive pleading is due by 10/28/024. Agreed motion for extension of time to answer 49 is granted. Defendant, Kalkehay LLC's responsive pleading is due by 11/1/2024. Plaintiff's motion for default and default judgment 52 is granted. Briefing schedule on motions to sever 36 and vacate the preliminary injunction 34 60 : Defendants' replies are due by 10/8/2024. Briefing schedule on motion for judgment on the pleadings 32 : Plaintiff's response is due by 10/8/2024; Defendants' reply is due by 10/16/2024. Telephone Conference set for 11/21/2024 at 1:30 PM for ruling on all motions. Mailed notice

Withdrawal of Motion For Entry Of Default And Default Judgment As To Certain Defendants 52 by Zhaoyou Chen

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u to sever Notice of Presentment Returnable September 36 Corrected Response in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Sever

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u to sever Notice of Presentment Returnable September 36

DECLARATION of Sarah L. Boone regarding response in opposition to motion, 64

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1:Exhibit A - May 26, 2022 Patent Assignment
2:Exhibit B - August 6, 2022 Patent Assignment
3:(Exhibit C - Unpublished Cases)

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen in Opposition to MOTION by Defendant gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order 16, preliminary injunction 25 60, MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u to vacate preliminary injunction 25, order on moti 34

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1:(Exhibit 1 - Infringement Chart)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice

AFFIDAVIT by Defendant gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear in Support of MOTION by Defendant gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order 16, preliminary injunction 25 60

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1:Exhibit A - Gulrear's Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaim (ECF 42)
2:Exhibit B - China Patent No. CN 305777365 S showing prior art
3:Exhibit C - '982 Patent Report
4:Exhibit D - Gulrear Affidavit in Support
5:Exhibit E - USPTO Director Final Order Re: Jie Yang
6:(Exhibit F - Joint Status Report (ECF 38))

MEMORANDUM by gulrear in support of motion to vacate 60

MOTION by Defendant gulrear, Counter Claimant gulrear to vacate SEALED Order 16, preliminary injunction 25

Notice of Presentment on Emergency Basis NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/2/2024 at 09:30 AM.

Supplemental Notice of Presentment (originally filed as ECF 34) NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of motion to vacate, 34 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/2/2024 at 09:30 AM.

Supplemental Notice of Presentment (originally filed as 36) NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of motion to sever, 36 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/2/2024 at 09:30 AM.

Supplemental Notice of Presentment (originally filed as ECF 32) NOTICE of Motion by Baruch Simcha Gottesman for presentment of motion for judgment on the pleadings, 32 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/15/2024 at 09:30 AM.

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Louise Boone for presentment of motion for default judgment 52 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/3/2024 at 01:45 PM.

DECLARATION of Sarah L. Boone regarding motion for default judgment 52, memorandum in support of motion 53

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1:(Exhibit 1 - Unpublished Cases)

MEMORANDUM by Zhaoyou Chen in support of motion for default judgment 52

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for default judgment as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Motion by Shu-yu Lin for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 49 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/3/2024 at 01:45 PM. (Lin, Shu-yu)

MOTION by Defendant Kalkehay LLC for extension of time to file answer or otherwise plead (agreed) (Lin, Shu-yu)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Kalkehay LLC by Shu-yu Lin (Lin, Shu-yu)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Kalkehay LLC by Wesley E. Johnson

RESPONSE by Zhaoyou Chen to MOTION by Defendants Brosyda, Kesfitt Patio Direct, Mrrihand-Cover for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or otherwise respond (unopposed) 44

NOTICE of Motion by Steven G Kalberg for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 44 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 10/3/2024 at 01:45 PM.

MOTION by Defendants Brosyda, Kesfitt Patio Direct, Mrrihand-Cover for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 or otherwise respond (unopposed)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM filed by gulrear against Zhaoyou Chen. by gulrear

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant gulrear by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Brosyda, Kesfitt Patio Direct, Mrrihand-Cover by Steven G Kalberg

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants QIANMO Co. Ltd, NAGE Co. Ltd by He Cheng

STATUS Report by Zhaoyou Chen

MEMORANDUM by BYOFI, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u in support of motion to sever, 36

MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u to sever Notice of Presentment Returnable September 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM to Excuse Service on Co-Defendants and deem "avoidances and affirmative defenses" Adopted by non-Appearing co-Defendants pursuant to Rule 5(c) and to Sever

MEMORANDUM by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u in support of motion to vacate, 34

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1:Affidavit Affidavit in Support with Copy of the Memorandum of Law in Support of the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (ECF 33) with its Accompanying Exhibits
2:(Exhibit A - Copy of ECF 33 with all Exhibits)

MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u to vacate preliminary injunction 25, order on motion for preliminary injunction, terminate deadlines and hearings, set/reset hearings, 24 - Motion Seeks to Vacate the Preliminary Injunction and in the alternative to Raise the Bond to $2,500,000.00

MEMORANDUM by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u in support of motion for judgment on the pleadings, 32

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1:Affidavit Affidavit in Support that includes the Pleadings at issue in this Motion
2:Exhibit A - The Complaint with all Exhibits (some of which remain Sealed)
3:(Exhibit B - The Answer, Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaim)

MOTION by Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u, Counter Claimants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u for judgment on the pleadings [Notice of Presentment, returnable on October 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM]

Letter to Court - Cover Page of Courtesy Copies with Roadmap of Upcoming Motions by BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u

ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand with Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM filed by WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung against Zhaoyou Chen. by WiKT, YinYoHome, BYOFI, secure4u, Linstock, Kifiray, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, Haikung

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1:Exhibit A - '982 Patent Validity and Infringement Report
2:Exhibit B - Patent 30-2 - Exhibit B - CN305777365S issued by China IP Authority
3:Exhibit C - Certifications Submitted by Jie Yang in Plaintiff's Application for Patent
4:Exhibit D - Final Order of Director of the USPTO re Jie Yang
5:Exhibit E - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Tigejoy
6:Exhibit F - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Kifiray
7:Exhibit G - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Secure4u
8:Exhibit H - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Richcat
9:Exhibit I - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Wikt
10:Exhibit J - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendnat Haikung
11:Exhibit K - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant Linstock
12:(Exhibit L - Supplemental Affidavit by Defendant YinYonHome)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Linstock, RICHCAT, WiKT, YinYoHome, secure4u by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

TRO BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Zhaoyou Chen. (Document not imaged)

NEW PARTIES: aijolenlon, Brosyda, BYOFI, CABUS, Cainda, Dotooky Store, gulrear, Haikung, Kalkehay LLC, Kesfitt Patio Direct, Linstock, Mairubo, Mrrihand-Cover, NWESTUN Direct, RICHCAT, secure4u, UWN, WiKT, YinYoHome, ZJJ-US, duixinghas, Lweong Co.Ltd, SDALU, TOPOWNUS, afeavida0, allinonestore-2005, AllStar0Goods, alvpil0, angela88, AviGali, barakda-54, Bestsale19, DanielllStore, Freedom_Thai, geminimonsm-74, Ghineho, Golstore, ha-292206-Store, haimhamama700, hilel_shop, HotPrice Haven, IbtyStore, JawgiStore, kobi.bengalim, L.Products.Store, michushkat-0, mybesttorehar, ofkan-31, oshtad0, PanaratchShop, Pink-Cab, RoleProducts, shi5720, shoppingtime786, softpicks, SPIES LTD, tushtush trends, tzi179, YoichiroStore, zaza-gifts, Jaao Technology, oycw and Warehouse seventy seven added to case caption.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant TigeJoy by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 9/10/2024:Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 18. The Court strikes the telephonic status date set for 9/11/2024 and resets it to 10/25/2024 at 9:45 AM. Plaintiff should file any motion for entry of default and for default judgment and notice the motion for presentment at the next status hearing. The Clerk is directed to unseal all documents that were previously filed under seal. Law Firm Renner Otto is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Videos.aspx?folder=_cmecf&play=Add_Terminate.mp4. Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Kifiray by Baruch Simcha Gottesman

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Zhaoyou Chen as to Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 9/6/2024, answer due 9/27/2024.

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1:(Exhibit A - Service List)

NOTICE of Motion by Mark C Johnson for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 18 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 9/11/2024 at 09:45 AM.

DECLARATION of Mark C. Johnson regarding motion for preliminary injunction 18

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1:(Exhibit 1 - Unpublished Cases)

MEMORANDUM by Zhaoyou Chen in support of motion for preliminary injunction 18

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1:(Exhibit A - Defendants and Infringing Products)

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for preliminary injunction as to all remaining defendants

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1:(Exhibit 1 - Service Addresses)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to Certain Defendants

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 8/26/2024. Modified on 9/11/2024.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motions for leave to file under seal 5, 12, for leave for electronic service of process 13, and for entry of a temporary restraining order 8. The Court sets a status date for 9/11/2024 at 9:45 AM. Plaintiff should file any motion for a preliminary injunction and notice it for presentment at the next status date. No appearance required on 8/28/2024. Mailed notice

NOTICE of Motion by Sarah Louise Boone for presentment of motion to seal document 12, motion for miscellaneous relief 13, motion to seal document 5, motion for temporary restraining order 8 before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 8/28/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for leave to serve electronically pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen to seal document sealed document 10

DECLARATION of Sarah L. Boone regarding motion for temporary restraining order 8

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1:(Exhibit 1 - Unpublished Cases)

DECLARATION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen of Liuzeng Wang Modified on 9/11/2024.

MEMORANDUM by Zhaoyou Chen in support of motion for temporary restraining order 8

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen for temporary restraining order including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery

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 Sara L. Ellis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1).

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen by Mark C Johnson

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen by Sarah Louise Boone

MOTION by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen to seal document sealed document 3, sealed document 4, sealed document 2

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen Exhibit 2 to Complaint

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1:Part 1
2:Part 2
3:Part 3
4:Part 4
5:(Part 5)

EXHIBIT 1 to complaint by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen Modified on 9/11/2024 (jn,).

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Zhaoyou Chen Schedule A Modified on 9/11/2024.

COMPLAINT filed by Zhaoyou Chen ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22358205.

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1:Exhibit 1
2:Exhibit 2
3:(Civil Cover Sheet)