Kangol LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Summary

Kangol LLC sues Chinese apparel companies for trademark infringement over counterfeit hat designs.

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Cause

15:44 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Kangol LLC (plaintiff) Yiwu Mingqi Trading Co., Ltd. (defendant) Yiwu Lisa Knitting Raw Materials Firm (defendant) Yiwu Zhipai Trade Co., Ltd. (defendant) Guangzhou Unipin Sportswear Co., Ltd. (defendant) Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Imp And Exp Co., Ltd. (defendant) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #882026-08-03

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 8/3/2026. Counsel for the defendants reported that the parties have not met to discuss the stipulations. The Court noted that Magistrate Judge Weisman gave the parties to 8/7/2026 to complete the stipulations. Counsel for the plaintiff reported that the plaintiff is considering the stipulations but are open to discussions with defendant. An in-person status hearing is set for 10/2/2026 at 10:15 AM. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

2. #872026-07-28

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate status hearing held. Discussion held on Seventh Circuit remand regarding Hague Service Convention and related discovery, which has been referred. Plaintiff believes a full record already exists, email service was appropriate, and the district court has sufficient information to rule. Defendant states that if Plaintiff is willing to stipulate to efforts it made at obtaining Defendant's address and when those efforts occurred, then discovery may not be necessary. Court inquired as to what discovery is needed to determine whether the Hague Service Convention applies. Defendant needs to know what efforts were made to ascertain Defendant's address and when (before or after Defendant's motion to vacate); Defendant states it is a limited and focused inquiry. Discussion held on Plaintiff's assertion of privilege. Parties to discuss possible stipulations. Defendant shall issue discovery requests and/or propose stipulations by 8/7/26. Status hearing set for 9/24/26 at 9:15 a.m. Joint status report due by 9/22/26 setting forth the status of the discovery; whether any issues exist and briefly describing them; and whether any stipulations were entered into. If no issues exist, the parties do not require any additional discovery, and the parties are ready to return to the district court, the parties shall so state. Parties may appear in person or dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

3. #862026-07-22

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: On the Court's own motion, the status hearing set for 7/23/26 is stricken and reset to 7/28/26 at 9:15 a.m. Parties may appear in person or dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

4. #852026-07-21

   STATUS Report (Joint) by Kangol LLC Presented before Magistrate Judge (Zalany, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

5. #842026-07-13

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman for the purposes of discovery supervision, discovery of clarification of jurisdictional issues and with authority to set discovery deadlines. Initial status hearing scheduled for 7/23/26 at 1:15 p.m. with a joint status report filed by noon on 7/21/26. Prior to the status hearing, the Court specifically requests that counsel consult the Court's standing order. Parties should be prepared to discuss discovery scheduling and related issues. Parties may appear in person or dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-855-244-8681 and the access code is 2316 422 1828##. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, ) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

6. #832026-07-13

   Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable M. David Weisman for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

7. #822026-07-13

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 7/13/2026. Counsel for defendant Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Imp And Exp Co., Ltd. reported that the matter was remanded to this Court by the Seventh Court of Appeals to determine if service on defendants was proper. Case is referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman for discovery of clarification of jurisdictional issues. Judge Weisman has authority to set discovery deadlines. An in-person status hearing is set for 8/3/2026 at 10:30 AM. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

8. #812026-06-23

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: An in-person status hearing is set for 7/13/2026 at 10:15 AM. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

9. #802026-06-22

   CERTIFIED COPY OF OPINION from the USCA for the 7th Circuit; Argued 02/25/2026; Decided 05/29/2026 in USCA case no. 25-2205. (rc, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

10. #792026-06-22

    CERTIFIED COPY OF USCA JUDGMENT dated 05/29/2026 regarding notice of appeal 67 ; USCA No. 25-2205; The judgment of the District Court is REVERSED, with costs, and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion, in accordance with the decision of this court entered on this date. (rc, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

11. #782026-06-22

    MANDATE of USCA dated 06/22/2026 regarding notice of appeal 67 ; USCA No. 25-2205; No record to be returned. (rc, ) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

12. #772025-08-25

    TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 5/22/2024 before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Order Number: 52525. Court Reporter Contact Information: TRACEY D. McCULLOUGH, 312-435-5570, tracey_mccullough@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 9/15/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/25/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2025. (Mccullough, Tracey) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

13. #762025-08-25

    TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 4/24/2024 before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Order Number: 52525. Court Reporter Contact Information: TRACEY D. McCULLOUGH, 312-435-5570, tracey_mccullough@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 9/15/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/25/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2025. (Mccullough, Tracey) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

14. 2024-04-29

    NEW PARTIES: Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Imp And Exp Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Unipin Sportswear Co., Ltd., Yiwu Zhipai Trade Co., Ltd., Yiwu Lisa Knitting Raw Materials Firm and Yiwu Mingqi Trading Co., Ltd. added to case caption. (Doney, Brian)

15. 2024-04-23

    BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 cashier's check, Receipt No. 100005350, posted by Kangol LLC. (smb, )

16. 2024-04-18

    SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (jmv, )

17. 2024-02-27

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (jxm, )

18. 2024-02-27

    clerk's notice

19. 2024-02-27

    case assigned

20. 2024-02-27

    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. (jxm, )

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