Mattel, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Summary

Mattel sues multiple Chinese sellers for trademark infringement over counterfeit or infringing product listings.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

ZINBANN (defendant) zhangjin (defendant) Yunyou (defendant) Zx brooch (defendant) ZQPXDM (defendant) Zoom Sunny Kids (defendant) ZiQingShe (defendant) ZHUANXLshop (defendant) ZenityCase (defendant) YZY CASE (defendant) YYS Dreams (defendant) YYeTEdy (defendant) YY Case Local (defendant) YUMAN Daily necessities (defendant) Yuan Bud (defendant) YOUNGKID (defendant) youchengCC (defendant) YOUBINGYAN (defendant) YMYM PHONE CASE (defendant) YIYIYYS (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #602026-08-11

   Default Judgment

2. #592026-08-11

   Order on Motion for Default Judgment AND Order on Motion for Entry of Default

3. #532026-08-05

   Default Judgment AND Entry of Default

4. #502026-07-15

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Upon further review of Plaintiff's complaint, motion for temporary restraining order, motion for preliminary injunction, and supporting documents, the Court sua sponte raises the issue of whether the more than 100 defendants named in this action can be properly joined under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20. See Tang v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 23 C 4587, 2024 WL 68332, at *3 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 4, 2024); Roadget Bus. Pte. Ltd. v. Individuals, Corps., Ltd. Liab. Companies, Partnerships, & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto, No. 23 C 17036, 2024 WL 1858592, at *6 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 29, 2024); Viking Arm AS v. Partnerships & Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-1566, 2024 WL 2953105, at *3 (N.D. Ill. June 6, 2024). In particular, the Court is concerned about the wide variation among the products Defendants are alleged to have sold. See Anagram Int'l, LLC v. P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, No. 1:24-cv-12194, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). By 8/5/26, Plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of the principles set forth in the above-cited cases, especially Anagram International, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43230, at *9, and like decisions. In the alternative, Plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 8/5/26 with a smaller subset of defendants, along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. The pending motion 31 is entered and continued. The telephonic status hearing previously set for 7/16/26 is stricken and re-set for 8/12/26 at 9:30 a.m. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

5. #492026-06-25

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing previously set for 6/25/26 is stricken and reset to 7/16/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

6. #482026-06-24

   STATUS Report Pursuant to 46 by Mattel, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

7. #472026-06-18

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mattel, Inc. as to a Certain Defendant (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

8. #462026-06-16

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing previously set for 6/17/26 is stricken and reset to 6/25/26 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's are directed to file a status report by 6/22/26. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

9. #452026-06-11

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mattel, Inc. as to Certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

10. #442026-06-04

    NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mattel, Inc. as to Certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

11. #432026-05-21

    PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/21/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

12. #422026-05-21

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 35 is granted. Enter preliminary injunction order. The Clerk's office is directed to to unseal all previously sealed documents. Plaintiff 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 at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Telephonic status hearing set for 6/17/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

13. #412026-05-21

    NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Mattel, Inc. as to Certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

14. #402026-05-21

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 5/21/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

15. #392026-05-20

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Justin Tyler Joseph (Joseph, Justin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

16. #382026-05-18

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by Mattel, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/18/2026, answer due 6/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hannah A. Abes, # 2 Exhibit A)(Abes, Hannah) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

17. #372026-05-18

    NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 35 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/21/2026 at 09:30 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

18. 2026-05-18

    NEW PARTIES: SHOWSUP, siyanshop, TONGLU, Ucgbiov, weitechao, xunyangshiyouyichuantongfuzhuangyouxiangongsi, yiwushidaili, Zaprosze, zhangjiajieshiwulingyuan, xulu, SnazzyStyles, SnugGlow Bedding, Soft sunny Kids, Solitude Uncaptured, Sophisticated Linens Co, Stitch Hustle, StrapFlex Fabric Bag, Su xin Home Textile, Sunny Sense Apparel, Sunnys Tots, Sweet Evening Cuddle Kids, T PIN, TANGDANLL, Taosheng yijiu, TenderSleep Textiles, TengTuHomeLife, Three childrens clothing items, timtimq, TinHicKids, Tiny Dreamweavers, Tiny Sprout Threads, TinyVibe, Titter Decoration Shop, ToastBlank, TOBFASHION, TOP Tumbler, Tote Yan, TOTOKU SHOP, Tough Shield, Towerbang, Trend Style For All, TrendDrop B Home Essentials, TrendyToppers, Trust Mart household products, UltraFly, UmiLaLa, Uny phone case, UpCase, Urban Hive, UUJDGTTR, Value for U local, Warm Cups Shop, Wavelet Wiggle, wff brooch, Whimsy WondersABC, Wibbly Wobbly, willowww, WJFSHOE, WLcase, WrapVibe, Wunder Online, WUYANGWY, WYHQ Local, WYMIRROR, WyStar, XETJ, XiaolianClothing, xiaxiaxinrou, XINGhuis, Xinyi Home Lifexuxx, XMnzyDZSWQQ, XOWERR XIAODIAN, XQingtop, XShellFun, XUXU case, Xww brooch, xxb brooch, Ya Zhi lmprint, Yangzhishun phone case, YIYIYYS, YMYM PHONE CASE, YOUBINGYAN, youchengCC, YOUNGKID, Yuan Bud, YUMAN Daily necessities, YY Case Local, YYeTEdy, YYS Dreams, YZY CASE, ZenityCase, ZHUANXLshop, ZiQingShe, Zoom Sunny Kids, ZQPXDM, Zx brooch, Yunyou, zhangjin and ZINBANN added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin)

19. 2026-04-14

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (ee, )

20. 2026-04-14

    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. (ee, )

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