DC Comics v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Summary

DC Comics is suing 20+ online retailers and marketplaces for trademark infringement, alleging they're selling counterfeit merchandise bearing DC Comics characters and logos without authorization. The defendants—including shops operating under names like Super Happy Store, Happy 36 Pop, and League Legend—allegedly traffic in knockoff DC branded goods. The case targets widespread unlicensed use of DC's valuable superhero trademarks across e-commerce platforms.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

yuanminglewangluokeji lusidu66 Yisiyuan Jewelry Shop YANGRONG xiuhua Three-member trade Super Happy Store SINGH ENTERPRISE shuanglan fly QUEST SHOP JAI SREE RAM iFamilyCanvasUs Happy 36 Pop WSS lucky TDC Rhapsody SweetiePie Kids PJY Tshirt Nago LWT Lydia QXH League Legend

Docket entries

1. #442026-08-07

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by DC Comics as to certain Defendants (Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

2. 2026-08-04

   NEW PARTIES: orfunkcase-27, perfect-fit-t, prasabeyw0, qiaowei7918, radtsuperstore, ravimu-36, ronenmaman, samendra-12, sap-9709, spacebabyk_51, spin0z, ten_ten_cart, theh_2737, tofv4112, tssy2005, um_8505, urbancottonco, velonicaenterprises, walimunimmen0, wasawickram-0, wen2021512, wileve_77, yanghai0121, youfirst2017, yxsmyxgs, zenithly, zhangyu02, zheng-8291, ACcosplay, Ace Cosplay, Gym Heroics Apparel, Jaimeo Livar LLC, LittleBlockShop, Lukas & Hannah Clothing Company, ReverLavie, Royal Smoke & Clothing, Tingtingg, youngluxstore, ATN toys, Clreefty, Diamond Art Gallery, fdxgjhnffdxsv, Hav113213, Rich-shop, XFC BBNHJN, zhuzhouhuatanshangmaodian, ALIAI Aurae, Celadon Muse, Elegant Drape, GalaEternelleV, Gotham Decoration, JL Spring, JLL Clothing, League Couture, League Legend, Lydia QXH, Nago LWT, PJY Tshirt, SweetiePie Kids, TDC Rhapsody, WSS lucky, Happy 36 Pop, iFamilyCanvasUs, JAI SREE RAM, QUEST SHOP, shuanglan fly, SINGH ENTERPRISE, Super Happy Store, Three-member trade, xiuhua, YANGRONG, Yisiyuan Jewelry Shop, lusidu66 and yuanminglewangluokeji added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Trainor, Martin)

3. #432026-07-31

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by DC Comics as to certain Defendants (Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

4. #422026-07-30

   PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 7/30/2026. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

5. #412026-07-30

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: The Court has reviewed the status report 40 . Motion for preliminary injunction 29 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. 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 located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. In addition, is a link to video instructions for Plaintiff to view on how to Add Terminate Party https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Videos.aspx?folder=_cmecf&play=Add_Terminate.mp4. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

6. #402026-07-27

   STATUS Report by DC Comics (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

7. #392026-07-24

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by DC Comics as to a certain defendant (Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

8. #382026-07-17

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by DC Comics as to certain Defendants (Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

9. #372026-07-07

   CONSENT JUDGEMENT ORDER Signed by the Honorable Mary M. Rowland on 7/7/2026. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

10. #362026-07-07

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Motion to approve consent judgment 35 is granted. Enter Order. Dor Gail's motion to appear telephonically 34 is granted as follows: it is an open court. If there are hearings, the court will accommodate Mr. Gail appearing remotely. However, Mr. Gail cannot "represent" a party or a defendant in the case pro se. Mr. Gail has file an appearance pro se. A person can represent themselves pro se. But a corporate entity cannot be represented in U.S. courts except through an attorney. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

11. #352026-06-29

    MOTION by Plaintiff DC Comics to approve consent judgment as to a certain defendant (Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

12. #342026-06-29

    MOTION by Defendant Dor Gail for leave to appear by telephone (Received via pro se online portal on 06/29/2026.) (cvk, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

13. #332026-06-29

    PRO SE Appearance by Defendant Dor Gail (Received via pro se online portal on 06/29/2026.) (cvk, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

14. #322026-06-29

    CERTIFICATE of Service by Victor Benjamin Chahin, Jr on behalf of DC Comics (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Chahin, Victor) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

15. #312026-06-26

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Response to motion for preliminary injunction due 7/13/26. Status report due 7/20/26. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

16. #302026-06-24

    MEMORANDUM by DC Comics in support of motion for preliminary injunction 29 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Martin F. Trainor, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

17. #292026-06-24

    MOTION by Plaintiff DC Comics for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

18. #282026-06-24

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by DC Comics as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 6/24/2026, answer due 7/15/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Victor B. Chahin, # 2 Exhibit A)(Trainor, Martin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

19. 2026-05-26

    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. (jks, )

20. 2026-05-26

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Mary M. Rowland. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (jks, )

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