Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd v. AFG Media, Ltd.

Summary

Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu seeks declaratory judgment against AFG Media over copyright ownership or infringement claims.

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Cause

28:2201 Declaratory Judgement

Entities in this case

Parties

Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (plaintiff) AFG Media, Ltd. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #462026-05-18

   STATUS Report (Joint) by Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

2. #452026-04-03

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Motion 44 is granted. The court extends the deadlines as follows: (a) all fact and expert discovery shall be commenced in time to be completed by June 1, 2026; (b) Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(2) expert report(s), if any, shall be served by June 29, 2026, and Defendant shall have leave to depose such expert(s) by July 31, 2026; (c) Defendant's Rule 26(a)(2) expert disclosures, if any, shall be served by August 31, 2026, and Plaintiff shall have leave to depose such expert(s) by October 1, 2026; (d) any rebuttal expert disclosures shall be served by October 22, 2026; and (e) dispositive motions, if any, shall be filed by November 2, 2026. The parties are directed to submit a joint report on the status of settlement efforts by 5/18/2026. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

3. #442026-03-30

   MOTION by Plaintiff Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd for extension of time to extend case management and scheduling order deadlines (Joint) (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

4. #432026-03-30

   STATUS Report (Joint) by Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

5. #422026-03-09

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: In-person status hearing convened. Attorney Ference appearing by telephone. The parties report that plaintiff will explore settlement possibilities and submit a joint written status report no later than 3/30/2026. If the parties conclude an extension of the discovery close date is necessary they will prepare and submit a proposed revised discovery schedule. The parties are invited to contact the court if they desire a settlement conference with the magistrate judge or with this Court. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

6. #412026-02-19

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing convened. The parties report that the deposition of Zhang Xueyan will not occur in the United States. The parties are now conferring about alternative methods for scheduling this deposition. An in-person status hearing is set for 3/9/2026 at 2 p.m. at the Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse, 327 South Church Street, Rockford, IL. As discussed on the record, any attorneys that need to appear remotely for this hearing may do so by joining as follows: Join by web at https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/pallmeyer_courtroom. Please do not turn on the video. To join by telephone, please dial 1-650-479-3207 (1-855-244-8681 toll free) and enter access code 2313 755 6066##. 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. (cp, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

7. #402026-02-13

   DECLARATION of Zhang Xueyan (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

8. #392026-01-14

   DECLARATION of Xueyan Zhang (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

9. #382026-01-05

   STATUS Report by Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

10. #372026-01-05

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: On the court's own motion, the hearing set for 1/7/2026 is stricken and RE-SET to a telephone status conference on 2/19/2026 at 11:00 a.m. To join the telephone hearing please dial 1-650-479-3207 or 1-855-244-8681 (toll free) and enter access code 2313 755 6066##. 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. (cp, ) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

11. #362026-01-05

    ORDER: Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 1/5/2026. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

12. #352025-12-31

    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 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

13. #342025-12-11

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing convened. As stated on the record, Defendant's attorney is to submit to the courtroom deputy an agreed proposed order directing the witness, Zhang Xueyan, to re-apply for a visa. The next telephone status hearing is set for 1/7/2026 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone hearing please dial 1-650-479-3207 or 1-855-244-8681 (toll free) and enter access code 2313 755 6066##. 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. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

14. #332025-12-04

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Telephone status hearing convened. Plaintiff's attorney did not appear. The court continues this status for plaintiff's counsel to provide further information concerning Zhang Xueyan's efforts to obtain a visa in compliance with the 10/27/2025 order. The next telephone status hearing on 12/11/2025 at 1:30 p.m. To join the telephone hearing please dial 1-650-479-3207 or 1-855-244-8681 (toll free) and enter access code 2313 755 6066##. 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. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/04/2025)

15. #322025-12-01

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: The court thanks counsel for their recent report 30 and will await a further report on January 5, 2026. Mailed notice. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

16. #312025-12-01

    STATUS Report CORRECTED re Dkt. 30 (replaces prior filing) by Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

17. #302025-11-26

    STATUS Report (Joint) by Shenzhen Qingsong Haitao Shangwu Co., Ltd (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Solter, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

18. 2024-12-31

    SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant AFG Media, Ltd. (vjd, )

19. 2024-11-06

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3). (lj, )

20. 2024-11-06

    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. (lj, )

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