| 1 | 2026-05-04 | COMPLAINT against SCHEDULE A DEFENDANTS (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number APAWDC-9551974), filed by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Schedule A |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Civil Cover Sheet |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Summons |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Exhibit A |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Exhibit B |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Exhibit C |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Exhibit D |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Exhibit E |
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | Index of Exhibits |
| 2 | 2026-05-04 | MOTION for attorney ZHENG LIU to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9551982) by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 2 | 2026-05-04 | Affidavit of Zheng Liu |
| 2 | 2026-05-04 | Proposed Order |
| 3 | 2026-05-04 | MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 3 | 2026-05-04 | Proposed Order |
| 4 | 2026-05-04 | MOTION for Alternative Service by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 4 | 2026-05-04 | Proposed Order |
| 5 | 2026-05-04 | Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| — | 2026-05-05 | Judge William S. Stickman added. |
| 6 | 2026-05-05 | PATENT/TRADEMARK DOCUMENTS ISSUED. |
| 7 | 2026-05-05 | ORDER OF COURT. 2 Motion for Zheng Liu to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/05/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 8 | 2026-05-05 | ORDER OF COURT. 3 Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal is GRANTED. REDACTION REQUIREMENT WAIVED. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/05/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 9 | 2026-05-05 | ORDER GRANTING [4] Motion for Alternative Service. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/05/26. |
| 10 | 2026-05-05 | Summons Issued as to SCHEDULE A DEFENDANTS |
| 11 | 2026-05-05 | SEALED DOCUMENT by ZHIHUI CAO. This document Sealed pursuant to [8] Order on Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. |
| 12 | 2026-05-05 | SEALED MOTION This document Sealed pursuant to [8] Order on Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal, by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 13 | 2026-05-05 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION. 12 SEALED MOTION referred to Judge Mark R. Hornak. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/05/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 14 | 2026-05-05 | SEALED DOCUMENT by ZHIHUI CAO re [12] Sealed Motion. This document Sealed pursuant to [8] Order on Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. |
| — | 2026-05-06 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re [12] SEALED MOTION This document Sealed pursuant to [8] Order on Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. ERROR: Brief should have been filed as a Main document. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Attorney advised that in the future all documents of that nature are to be filed separately. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. |
| 15 | 2026-05-06 | ORDER UNREFERRING MOTION: 12 SEALED MOTION is no longer referred to Judge Mark R. Hornak. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/06/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 16 | 2026-05-06 | SCHEDULING ORDER. Videoconference Motion Hearing set for 5/7/2026 at 1:30 PM before Judge William S. Stickman. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/06/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 17 | 2026-05-07 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William S. Stickman: Videoconference Motion Hearing held on 5/7/2026. (Court Reporter: Barbara Loch) |
| 18 | 2026-05-07 | SEALED ORDER. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/072026. |
| — | 2026-05-07 | Set Hearings: Injunction Hearing set for 05/21/2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 8B before Judge William S. Stickman. |
| 19 | 2026-05-07 | BOND ORDER. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/07/2026. |
| 20 | 2026-05-12 | SUMMONS/Return of Service Returned Executed by ZHIHUI CAO. SCHEDULE A DEFENDANTS served on 5/12/2026, answer due 6/2/2026. |
| 21 | 2026-05-12 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ZHIHUI CAO re [18] Sealed Order |
| 22 | 2026-05-14 | SEALED DOCUMENT. Sealed TRO Bond to be placed into the local Court Registry as per Order of Court signed by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman IV on 05/07/2026 at ecf nos. 18, 19. |
| 23 | 2026-05-20 | MOTION to Continue by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 23 | 2026-05-20 | Proposed Order |
| 24 | 2026-05-20 | ORDER GRANTING [23] Motion to Continue. The injunction hearing is rescheduled for 6/4/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 8B before Judge William S. Stickman. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/20/26. |
| 25 | 2026-05-27 | NOTICE of Appearance by Zhiwei Hua on behalf of Trading Co., LTD. |
| — | 2026-05-28 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re [25] Notice of Appearance. ERROR: Attorney filed a Notice without associating themselves with the corresponding party. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Attorney directed to add themselves as attorney for their represented party during this process. Failure to do so will result in not receiving NEF receipts of filed documents. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. |
| — | 2026-05-28 | CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re [25] Notice of Appearance. ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement as required by either LR 7.1.A or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2). CORRECTION: Filer advised to docket statement within 7 days by using the Disclosure Statement event. This event is located by going to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > Disclosure Statement. |
| 26 | 2026-05-27 | MOTION for Hearing re [24] Order on Motion to Continue with Remote Appearance for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Trading Co., LTD. |
| 26 | 2026-05-27 | Proposed Order |
| 27 | 2026-05-28 | ORDER. The injunction hearing set for 06/04/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 8B is converted to a Zoom Videoconference Hearing. Plaintiff shall serve notice of the Zoom proceedings upon Defendants. Court staff provided Zoom Videoconference information to Plaintiff's counsel this day via email. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/28/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| — | 2026-05-28 | Order |
| — | 2026-05-28 | ~Util - Terminate Motions |
| 28 | 2026-05-29 | Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate by Trading Co., LTD. |
| 29 | 2026-06-01 | MOTION for attorney Xiangru Chen to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9615148) by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 29 | 2026-06-01 | Affidavit |
| 29 | 2026-06-01 | Exhibit 1 |
| — | 2026-06-01 | CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re [29] MOTION for attorney Xiangru Chen to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9615148). ERROR: Filer did not attach a Proposed Order as required by LCvR 7. CORRECTION: Filer to submit a proposed order using the Proposed Order event. Filer is to link the Proposed Order to the relevant motion in the event. |
| — | 2026-06-01 | CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re [29] MOTION for attorney Xiangru Chen to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9615148). ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement as required by either LR 7.1.A or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2). CORRECTION: Filer advised to docket statement within 7 days by using the Disclosure Statement event. This event is located by going to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > Disclosure Statement. |
| 30 | 2026-06-01 | ORDER GRANTING 29 Motion for Xiangru Chen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/01/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 31 | 2026-06-02 | Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 32 | 2026-06-02 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] COMPLAINT, filed by ZHIHUI CAO by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 32 | 2026-06-02 | Proposed Order |
| 33 | 2026-06-02 | BRIEF in Opposition re [32] Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 34 | 2026-06-02 | RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to [12] Sealed Motion, filed by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 34 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 34 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 34 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 35 | 2026-06-02 | MOTION to Continue Reschedule Preliminary Injunction Hearing and to Extend the TRO by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 35 | 2026-06-02 | Proposed Order |
| 36 | 2026-06-02 | ORDER GRANTING 32 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants Dronewing and homvos-us shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint on or before 07/02/2026. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/02/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 37 | 2026-06-02 | ORDER GRANTING [35] Motion to Continue. The Videoconference Injunction Hearing Set for 06/04/2026 at 1:30 PM is RESCHEDULED to 06/09/2026 at 9:30 AM before Judge William S. Stickman. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/02/2026. |
| — | 2026-06-02 | Set/Reset Hearings: Videoconference Injunction Hearing set for 06/09/2026 at 9:30 AM before Judge William S. Stickman. |
| — | 2026-06-02 | CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re [34] Response in Opposition. ERROR: Signature on document and filer do not match. CORRECTION: Filer advised of signature requirements. Filer to resubmit the document using the Errata event. |
| 38 | 2026-06-02 | MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Trading Co., LTD. |
| 38 | 2026-06-02 | Proposed Order |
| 39 | 2026-06-02 | BRIEF in Support re [38] Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Trading Co., LTD. |
| — | 2026-06-02 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re [38] MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. ERROR: Document was not linked. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Filer advised to link filing to related document(s) in future filings. Clerk added link to appropriate document(s). THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. |
| 40 | 2026-06-02 | Errata re [34] Response in Opposition correcting signature block by Dronewing, homvos-us. Reason for Correction: Signature on document and filer do not match. |
| 40 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 40 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 40 | 2026-06-02 | Exhibit |
| 41 | 2026-06-03 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 1, 2 & 3 by ZHIHUI CAO |
| 42 | 2026-06-03 | SCHEDULING ORDER. Response to 38 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, not to exceed twenty pages, due by 06/24/2026; Reply brief, not to exceed fifteen pages, due by 07/01/2026. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/03/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (rgm) Modified text on 6/3/2026. |
| 43 | 2026-06-03 | RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to [12] Sealed Motion, filed by Trading Co., LTD. |
| 43 | 2026-06-03 | Declaration |
| 43 | 2026-06-03 | Exhibit |
| 44 | 2026-06-03 | MOTION for attorney Yi Yi to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9626249) by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 44 | 2026-06-03 | Affidavit |
| 44 | 2026-06-03 | Proposed Order |
| 45 | 2026-06-05 | ORDER OF COURT. 44 Motion for Attorney Yi Yi to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/05/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| 46 | 2026-06-08 | MOTION to Continue by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 46 | 2026-06-08 | Proposed Order |
| 47 | 2026-06-08 | ORDER GRANTING [46] Motion to Continue. Injunction Hearing RESCHEDULED for 6/11/2026 at 9:00 AM before Judge William S. Stickman. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/08/26. |
| 48 | 2026-06-11 | REPLY BRIEF re [43] Response in Opposition filed by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 49 | 2026-06-11 | MOTION for attorney Hongchang Deng to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9645076) by Dronewing, homvos-us, Smofeng, Wang Q Twist Shop, Yangangs Bold Hub. |
| 49 | 2026-06-11 | Affidavit Affidavit of Hongchang Deng and CERTIFICATE OF STANDING |
| 49 | 2026-06-11 | Proposed Order |
| 50 | 2026-06-11 | REPLY BRIEF re [40] Errata filed by ZHIHUI CAO. |
| 51 | 2026-06-11 | AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re [12] SEALED MOTION This document Sealed pursuant to [8] Order on Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal, NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Dronewing, homvos-us. |
| 51 | 2026-06-11 | Declaration DECLARATION OF MEI LIU |
| 51 | 2026-06-11 | Declaration DECLARATION OF HONGCHANG DENG |
| 52 | 2026-06-11 | NOTICE of Appearance by Xiangru Chen on behalf of Smofeng, Wang Q Twist Shop, Yangangs Bold Hub. |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to [12] Sealed Motion, filed by Smofeng, Wang Q Twist Shop, Yangangs Bold Hub. |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Declaration |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Declaration |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Exhibit |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Exhibit |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Exhibit |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Exhibit |
| 53 | 2026-06-11 | Exhibit |
| 54 | 2026-06-11 | NOTICE of Appearance by Yi Yi on behalf of Smofeng, Wang Q Twist Shop, Yangangs Bold Hub. |
| 55 | 2026-06-11 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William S. Stickman: Injunction Hearing held on 6/11/2026. (Court Reporter: Barbara Loch) |
| — | 2026-06-11 | CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re [52] Notice of Appearance, [54] Notice of Appearance, [49] MOTION for attorney Hongchang Deng to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9645076). ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement as required by either LR 7.1.A or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2). CORRECTION: Filer advised to docket statement within 7 days by using the Disclosure Statement event. This event is located by going to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > Disclosure Statement. |
| 56 | 2026-06-12 | ORDER OF COURT. 49 Motion for Hongchang Deng to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/12/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| — | 2026-06-12 | Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice |
| 57 | 2026-06-15 | Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate by Smofeng, Wang Q Twist Shop, Yangangs Bold Hub. |
| 58 | 2026-06-16 | NOTICE of Settlement as to Defendants No. 4-6, 8-12 & 14 by ZHIHUI CAO |
| 59 | 2026-06-16 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 13 by ZHIHUI CAO |
| 60 | 2026-06-16 | MEMORANDUM OPINION re: Request for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/16/26. |
| 61 | 2026-06-16 | ORDER DENYING Request for Preliminary Injunction and VACATING the temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/16/26. |
| 62 | 2026-06-16 | ORDER OF COURT. Upon review of 59 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, 38 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/16/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. |
| — | 2026-06-16 | Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim |
| 63 | 2026-07-03 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 4, 5, & 6 by ZHIHUI CAO |
| 64 | 2026-07-13 | REQUEST by ZHIHUI CAO for entry of DEFAULT against DAIYUJIE, CY-Link, Mgmcm Direct, chunshaoheng. |
| 64 | 2026-07-13 | Declaration of Zheng Liu |
| 64 | 2026-07-13 | Proposed Order |
| 65 | 2026-07-13 | CLERK'S ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to All Defendants listed in Schedule A. |