| 1 | 2026-07-01 | COMPLAINT filed by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25327095. |
| 3 | 2026-07-01 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal |
| 4 | 2026-07-01 | CIVIL Cover Sheet |
| 5 | 2026-07-01 | NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation |
| 6 | 2026-07-01 | Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation |
| 7 | 2026-07-01 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation by Martin Francis Trainor |
| 8 | 2026-07-01 | ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation by Victor Benjamin Chahin, Jr |
| — | 2026-07-01 | 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. |
| — | 2026-07-01 | CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Karyn L Bass Ehler. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). |
| 9 | 2026-07-02 | MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA |
| 10 | 2026-07-02 | MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials |
| 11 | 2026-07-02 | MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable John F. Kness for all further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 28:294(b). Mailed notice |
| 12 | 2026-07-10 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: An in-person hearing is set for 7/15/2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2125. In advance of the hearing, counsel should review this Court's opinion in Eicher Motors Limited v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto, 794 F. Supp. 3d 543 (N.D. Ill. 2025). The 7/7 hearing will be stricken if Plaintiff elects to dismiss this action voluntarily. Mailed notice. |
| — | 2026-07-10 | NEW PARTIES: allz3567 added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A |
| 13 | 2026-07-10 | Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation |
| 14 | 2026-07-10 | AMENDED complaint by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation against allz3567 |
| 15 | 2026-07-14 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation for Expedited Discovery |
| 16 | 2026-07-15 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: In-person status hearing held on 7/15/2026. As discussed on the record, Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [15] is taken under advisement. Mailed notice. |
| 17 | 2026-07-23 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiffs' motion [15] for expedited discovery is granted in part. Enter separate discovery order. An in-person hearing is set for 8/4/2026 at 9:45 A.M. Lead counsel must appear in person at that hearing. Mailed notice. |
| 18 | 2026-07-23 | ORDER AUTHORIZING LIMITED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY signed by the Honorable John F. Kness on 7/23/2026. Mailed notice. |
| 19 | 2026-08-04 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: In-person status hearing held on 8/4/2026. Counsel for Plaintiff updated the Court on the status of service on Defendant. A continued in-person status hearing is set for 8/25/2026 at 9:45 A.M. Mailed notice. |
| 20 | 2026-08-20 | MOTION by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) |
| 21 | 2026-08-20 | MEMORANDUM by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20] |
| 22 | 2026-08-26 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: In-person status hearing held on 8/25/2026. The Court issued an oral ruling denying Plaintiff's motion for electronic service [20]. A continued in-person status hearing is set for 9/16/2026 at 9:45 A.M. Mailed notice. |