Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. v. Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.

Summary

Universal Dyeing and Printing sued Zoetop Business, Roadget Business, and Shein Distribution for copyright infringement. The case involves copying of copyrighted designs or creative works, likely in the fashion or textile industry based on the plaintiff's business. The defendants allegedly reproduced and distributed infringing materials without authorization.

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Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. (plaintiff) Roadget Business Pte, Ltd (defendant) Shein Distribution Corporation (defendant) Does (defendant) Zoetop Business Co., Ltd. (defendant) Ted Levin (mediator (adr panel))

Docket entries

1. #892024-01-22

   STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc..(Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

2. #882023-12-15

   REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing). Mailed closing report to Copyright Office. (Attachments: # 1 order) (lc) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

3. #872023-12-15

   ORDER DISMISSING ACTION by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha 86 : Having considered the Notice of Settlement 86 and finding good cause therefor,the court hereby ORDERS:1. All deadlines governing this action are VACATED.2. The court DISMISSES the action without prejudice. The court retainsjurisdiction to vacate this Order and to reopen the action within sixty (60)days from the date of this Order, provided any request by a party to do soshall make a showing of good cause as to why the settlement has notbeen completed within the 60-day period. 3. This Order does not preclude the filing of a stipulation of dismissal withprejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41, which does not require approvalof the court (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) (Entered: 12/15/2023)

4. #862023-12-14

   NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiff Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc.. (Tookey, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

5. #842023-11-30

   Joint STIPULATION to Continue Dates Set Forth in the Court's September 12, 2023 Order Continuing Pretrial and Trial Dates Re: Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, 71 filed by Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Shaw, Scott) (Entered: 11/30/2023)

6. #852023-11-28

   ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Eric R. Chad to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd. designating Scott P. Shaw as local counsel 83 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc) (Entered: 11/30/2023)

7. #832023-11-28

   APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Eric R. Chad to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36477024) filed by Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Shaw, Scott) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

8. #822023-11-28

   PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc., regarding November 22, 2023 Minute Order, Tribunale Ordinario di Como; Appeal for the Enforceability of a Foreign Courts Order Concerning the Taking of Witness Evidence in Italy; and English Translation of November 22, 2023 Minute Order, Tribunale Ordinario di Como served on November 27, 2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nov. 22, 2023 Minute Order, # 2 Exhibit English Translation, Nov. 22, 2023 Minute Order, # 3 Exhibit Appeal for the Enforceability of a Foreign Courts Order Concerning the Taking of Witness Evidence in Italy)(Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

9. #812023-11-28

   PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc., regarding November 22, 2023 Minute Order, Tribunale Ordinario di Como; Appeal for the Enforceability of a Foreign Courts Order Concerning the Taking of Witness Evidence in Italy; and English Translation of November 22, 2023 Minute Order, Tribunale Ordinario di Como served on November 27, 2023. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

10. #802023-11-06

    MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: ORDER APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY 79 On November 1, 2023, Defendants Shein Distribution Corporation, Roadget Business Pte, Ltd., and Zoetop Business Co., Ltd filed a Request for Approval of Withdrawal of Counsel. Dkt. 79. Having reviewed the Request and finding good cause therefor, the court hereby GRANTS the Request and APPROVES the withdrawal of Morgan E. Pietz and Thomas P. Burke, Jr. of Pietz & Shahriari LLP from their representation of Defendants and this action.The clerk is hereby ordered to terminate Notices of Electronic Filing for the withdrawing attorneys in this action. (lc) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

11. #792023-11-01

    REQUEST of Morgan E. Pietz and Thomas P. Burke Jr. to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pietz, Morgan) (Entered: 11/01/2023)

12. #782023-10-26

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Inigo Gatus at igatus@donigerlawfirm.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Doniger, Stephen) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

13. #772023-10-26

    MINUTES RE: TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY HEARING 72 held before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver: As stated on the record, the Court orders as follows (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS AND DEADLINES). Court Recorder: XTR system. (eq) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

14. #762023-10-26

    NOTICE of Association of Counsel associating attorney Scott P. Shaw on behalf of Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.. Filed by Defendants Roadget Business Pte, Ltd, Shein Distribution Corporation, Zoetop Business Co., Ltd. (Shaw, Scott) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

15. #752023-10-26

    (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING STIPULATION (DKT. 70 ) by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court STRIKES the parties Request For Approval Of Substitution Or Withdrawal Of Counsel for failure to attest on the signature page of the document that all other signatories listed, who electronically signed with a "s" and on whose behalf the filing is submitted, concur in the content of and have authorized the filing. See Local Rule 5-4.3.4. Any renewed stipulation must comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules. Failure to comply with all applicable statutes and Local Rules in any renewed stipulation, including Local Rule 5-4.3.4, may result in the denial of the stipulation with prejudice. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/26/2023)

16. 2023-10-26

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

17. 2023-10-10

    Generic Text Only Entry

18. 2023-06-05

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

19. 2023-02-08

    Deficiency in Electronically Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

20. 2022-09-13

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

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