MAILED thirty thousand dollar ($30,000.00) surety bond posted by Plaintiff to plaintiff's counsel Shengmao Mu by U.S. Mail at Whitewood Law PLLC, 57 West, 57th Street, 3rd and 4th Floors, New York, NY 10019 via certified mail #7022 3330 0001 8849 4950.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Minute Entry [59] is corrected to state that the Clerk's Office shall release the surety bond held by the Court. Notices Mailed.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: All of plaintiff's claims having been resolved, this case is dismissed. Civil case terminated. The Clerk of Court is directed to return the bond amount of $30,000, plus interest and minus the Court's Registry fee, via check to plaintiff's counsel Shengmao Mu by U.S. Mail at Whitewood Law PLLC, 57 West, 57th Street, 3rd and 4th Floors, New York, NY 10019. Notices Mailed.

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint as to certain Defendants

Notice of Settlement by Dongyu Zhang as to certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Fact discovery closes 5/30/25. Any motions seeking relief from the case schedule or for permission to amend the pleadings must be noticed for in-person presentment on the court's motion call. Notices Mailed.

STATUS Report Joint Status Report re Discovery by Dongyu Zhang

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ALAZA, Armanity, Blueangle, HISHF, LoiFa, Lotasameq, OREZI, Ollabaky, POUKE, Smooffly, Wusikd, YNNALE, YZGO, Yuihome, hezeSteeringShop

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dongyu Zhang as to a certain Defendant

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dongyu Zhang as to certain Defendants

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The parties must exchange initial disclosures by 3/24/25 and all fact discovery must be noticed in time for completion by 5/30/25. Extensions of time are not likely to be granted, because plaintiff was granted early discovery and counsel should quickly investigate the facts on this straightforward complaint of copyright infringement. The parties shall file a status report on discovery progress by 4/30/25 with a proposal for scheduling any expert discovery and briefing dispositive motions. Notices mailed.

STATUS Report Initial, Joint by Dongyu Zhang

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dongyu Zhang as to a certain Defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The parties shall file a joint initial status report by 2/24/25. A template for the Initial Status Report, setting forth the information required, may be found at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges.aspx by clicking on Judge Shah's name and then again on the link entitled 'Initial Status Conferences.' Notices mailed.

ANSWER to Complaint by Lotasameq, Smooffly, hezeSteeringShop, HISHF

ANSWER to Complaint by ALAZA, YZGO, OREZI, LoiFa, Yuihome, POUKE, Armanity, Wusikd, YNNALE, Blueangle, Ollabaky

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dongyu Zhang as to certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dongyu Zhang as to certain Defendants

STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint as to Defendants Castle Fairy (Def. #5)), manfei (Def. #16), and zanlin (Def. #30)

NEW PARTIES: &moon&, COZYHM, famabag, fujianlonghushan, HappyGold, HENANLIANTUAN, JALLY, Nancychen, Season DIY, seulife, Violet Mist and Youhao added to case caption.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/30/2025.Mailed notice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Motion hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court, plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [35] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed document in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instruction on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. Mailed notice

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Lotasameq, Smooffly, hezeSteeringShop, HISHF by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

RESPONSE by ALAZA, YZGO, OREZI, LoiFa, Yuihome, POUKE, Armanity, Wusikd, YNNALE, Blueangle, Ollabakyin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang for preliminary injunction [35]

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1:Declaration of Yue Huang

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ALAZA, YZGO, OREZI, LoiFa, Yuihome, POUKE, Armanity, Wusikd, YNNALE, Blueangle, Ollabaky by Brian Swift

NOTICE of Motion by Abby Marie Neu for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[35] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/30/2025 at 09:45 AM.

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1:Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Dongyu Zhang in support of motion for preliminary injunction[35]

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1:Declaration of Shengmao Mu

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang for preliminary injunction

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1:Exhibit A

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Blueangle, Ollabaky by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Dongyu Zhang as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint on 1/24/2025, answer due 2/14/2025.

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1:Exhibit A
2:Declaration of Shengmao Mu

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants ALAZA, YZGO, OREZI, LoiFa, Yuihome, POUKE, Armanity, Wusikd, YNNALE by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Castle Fairy, manfei, zanlin by Christopher Paul Keleher

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time 26 is granted, and no appearance is necessary. The TRO is extended to 1/31/25. Notices Mailed.

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 30,000.00 posted by Dongyu Zhang

NOTICE of Motion by Abby Marie Neu for presentment of extension of time[26] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/16/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MEMORANDUM by Dongyu Zhang in support of extension of time[26]

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1:Declaration of Shengmao Mu

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/3/2025. Notices Mailed.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions 6 13 16 19 are granted and no appearance on the motions is necessary. The court limits any asset restraint to funds traceable to the proceeds of sales of infringing goods. Enter Sealed TRO. Notices Mailed.

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.

NOTICE of Motion by Michael Mitchell for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[13], motion to seal document[19], motion for miscellaneous relief[16], motion for leave to file[6] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 1/7/2025 at 09:45 AM.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding declaration[15]

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Exhibit 2: Infringing Screenshots regarding declaration[15]

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang to seal document declaration[15] Exhibit 2 to Declaration Only

DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding memorandum in support of motion[17], memorandum in support of motion[14]

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1:Exhibit 5
2:Exhibit 4
3:Exhibit 3
4:Exhibit 2
5:Exhibit 1

MEMORANDUM by Dongyu Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[16]

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhangfor Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

DECLARATION of Dongyu Zhang regarding memorandum in support of motion[14]

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1:Exhibit 2
2:Exhibit 1

MEMORANDUM by Dongyu Zhang in support of motion for temporary restraining order[13]

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang for temporary restraining order

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding complaint[1]

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.

MAILED Copyright request letter to counsel of record.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Schedule A

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang by Michael Mitchell

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang by Keaton David Smith

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang by Shengmao Mu

MOTION by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang for leave to file UNDER SEAL

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Schedule A

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding complaint 1

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Dongyu Zhang by Abby Marie Neu

CIVIL Cover Sheet

COMPLAINT filed by Dongyu Zhang; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22877391.

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1:(Exhibit 4)
2:Exhibit 3
3:Exhibit 2