| 1 | 2026-07-10 | COMPLAINT filed by Kia Corporation; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25366055. |
| 4 | 2026-07-10 | MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for leave to file under seal |
| 5 | 2026-07-10 | CIVIL Cover Sheet |
| 6 | 2026-07-10 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Kia Corporation |
| 7 | 2026-07-10 | Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Kia Corporation |
| 8 | 2026-07-10 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Justin R. Gaudio |
| 9 | 2026-07-10 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Amy Crout Ziegler |
| 10 | 2026-07-10 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Justin Tyler Joseph |
| 11 | 2026-07-10 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Trevor Christian Talhami |
| — | 2026-07-10 | CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). |
| — | 2026-07-10 | 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. |
| 12 | 2026-07-13 | MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. |
| 13 | 2026-07-13 | MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. |
| 14 | 2026-07-13 | MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery |
| 15 | 2026-07-13 | MEMORANDUM by Kia Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14] |
| 16 | 2026-07-13 | DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15] |
| 17 | 2026-07-13 | DECLARATION of Choae Kim regarding memorandum in support of motion[15] |
| 19 | 2026-07-13 | NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/16/2026 at 09:45 AM. |
| 20 | 2026-07-15 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion to seal [4] is denied because the same or similar exhibits have been unsealed in cases 26-cv-8052 and 26-cv-7902. The clerk shall unseal docket entries [2] [3] [18]. The motion for a TRO, discovery, and asset restraint is [14] granted, albeit not under seal. Enter TRO. Notices Mailed. |
| 21 | 2026-07-15 | TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/15/2026. Notices Mailed. (Main Document 21 replaced on 7/15/2026). |
| 22 | 2026-07-17 | Registry Deposit Information Form by Kia Corporation |
| 23 | 2026-07-21 | SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 100,000.00 posted by Kia Corporation |
| 24 | 2026-07-24 | MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order |
| 25 | 2026-07-24 | MEMORANDUM by Kia Corporation in support of extension of time 24 |
| 26 | 2026-07-24 | DECLARATION of Justin T. Joseph regarding memorandum in support of motion 25 |
| 27 | 2026-07-24 | NOTICE of Motion by Justin Tyler Joseph for presentment of extension of time 24 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/29/2026 at 09:45 AM. |
| 28 | 2026-07-27 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time 24 is granted, and no appearance is necessary. The TRO is extended to 8/12/26. Notices Mailed. |
| 29 | 2026-08-06 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Kia Corporation as to a certain Defendant |
| 30 | 2026-08-07 | MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for preliminary injunction |
| 31 | 2026-08-07 | MEMORANDUM by Kia Corporation in support of motion for preliminary injunction 30 |
| 32 | 2026-08-07 | NOTICE of Motion by Justin Tyler Joseph for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 30 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 8/12/2026 at 09:45 AM. |
| — | 2026-08-07 | NEW PARTIES: AxleZx, BoxCheer, CFY-LWF, DqBaoKuan, Hedian, JIEQIE, jingwangshangmaoqife, Kuanghai, MachengshiJichijuShangmaohang, mingmingmm11, Autochrome-Autoparts, Automobile modification shop AAA, Autoscuff-Autoparts, AutoSticker-AutoParts, Autostyling-Autoparts, Bagde-House, Car modification badge CCD, carsticker-autoparts, CC-88-SS, colorrain7, cool_carmotor_02, dn822d, eforcar, guangzhouliaohan-0, guangzhoulonghongsh_0, guangzhouxinyisha_7, Jewelry-car mat, kaigeng-02565, kx-emblem, Accessory Planet, Advanced car works, Advanced Car Works B, Ailando, Aiqun Shop, An encounter with beauty, AQENS SHOP, AUDD sticker, AUTOCARMOTOR, Automotive Supplies ZSJ, AUTOYEM, Baofuguan, Burnt leather automotive, Chen Bo B, CHESHANGJIN, Chezhihui Auto Supplies, chic, ChicEra X, Cixin Trading, cove Serendipity, CraftPower, CXKSLJY, Da Ji carpet, Da li Auto Supplies, DADo AUTOACCESSORIES, dai ju, DamonZHH, DEGUIWU, DEZHIRC, DiamantKNN, Diao Car, Douyoucai, Dragon Maiden LI, EasyFind Bazaar, Eggplant sticker, ElowenJewels, Elysia Box, Extremely wealthy, FableFindsSeven, FACAIJI, GroovyDyeCo, Guangzhou Runhang Trade, Gypsophila paster, GZGAOSI, HaoZaiLaiShop, Happy Automobile, Heads And Els For, Heathy factory, HHJbangqiumao, hiborabc, HOL MOTOR, Home Decor Fashion, HomePrintNest, Hong car part, HTWL sticker, Jaderuy, JENNIEEEEE, Jewelrive sticker, JieY Car Sticker, Jiuluan Gifts, KJ Automotive supplies, Kkkxxx, KONJIAWEI, KTMOTO, LianSTao, liaojindi, Lidistry, linjiongyu CarNova and LINLIANGMINHART added to case caption. |
| — | 2026-08-07 | NEW PARTIES: AxleZx, BoxCheer, CFY-LWF, DqBaoKuan, Hedian, JIEQIE, jingwangshangmaoqife, Kuanghai, MachengshiJichijuShangmaohang, mingmingmm11, Autochrome-Autoparts, Automobile modification shop AAA, Autoscuff-Autoparts, AutoSticker-AutoParts, Autostyling-Autoparts, Bagde-House, Car modification badge CCD, carsticker-autoparts, CC-88-SS, colorrain7, cool_carmotor_02, dn822d, eforcar, guangzhouliaohan-0, guangzhoulonghongsh_0, guangzhouxinyisha_7, Jewelry-car mat, kaigeng-02565, kx-emblem, Accessory Planet, Advanced car works, Advanced Car Works B, Ailando, Aiqun Shop, An encounter with beauty, AQENS SHOP, AUDD sticker, AUTOCARMOTOR, Automotive Supplies ZSJ, AUTOYEM, Baofuguan, Burnt leather automotive, Chen Bo B, CHESHANGJIN, Chezhihui Auto Supplies, chic, ChicEra X, Cixin Trading, cove Serendipity, CraftPower, CXKSLJY, Da Ji carpet, Da li Auto Supplies, DADo AUTOACCESSORIES, dai ju, DamonZHH, DEGUIWU, DEZHIRC, DiamantKNN, Diao Car, Douyoucai, Dragon Maiden LI, EasyFind Bazaar, Eggplant sticker, ElowenJewels, Elysia Box, Extremely wealthy, FableFindsSeven, FACAIJI, GroovyDyeCo, Guangzhou Runhang Trade, Gypsophila paster, GZGAOSI, HaoZaiLaiShop, Happy Automobile, Heads And Els For, Heathy factory, HHJbangqiumao, hiborabc, HOL MOTOR, Home Decor Fashion, HomePrintNest, Hong car part, HTWL sticker, Jaderuy, JENNIEEEEE, Jewelrive sticker, JieY Car Sticker, Jiuluan Gifts, KJ Automotive supplies, Kkkxxx, KONJIAWEI, KTMOTO, LianSTao, liaojindi, Lidistry, linjiongyu CarNova and LINLIANGMINHART added to case caption. |
| 33 | 2026-08-11 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Thomas Joseph Juettner |
| 34 | 2026-08-12 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Motion hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court, plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 30 is granted, in part. The court declines to order an asset restraint. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. Notices Mailed. |
| 35 | 2026-08-12 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 8/12/2026. Notices Mailed. |
| 36 | 2026-08-13 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 08/12/2026 before the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Motion Hearing. Order Number: 57746. Court Reporter Contact Information: Colleen_Conway@ilnd.uscourts.gov or 312.435.5594. 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 9/3/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/14/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/12/2026. |
| 37 | 2026-08-13 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Kia Corporation as to certain Defendants |
| 38 | 2026-08-20 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Kia Corporation as to certain Defendants |
| 39 | 2026-08-27 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Kia Corporation as to certain Defendants |