TRO Case

Li v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A

Patent Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04666
Filing Date
4/24/2026
Plaintiff
Xiuling Li
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/7/2026

ORDER: For the foregoing reasons, the Court finds that Defendants in this case are not properly joined. Therefore, the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. By July 1, 2026, Plaintiff is directed to amend its complaint to eliminate all improperly joined defendants. If the amended complaint names more than one defendant, Plaintiff must simultaneously file a memorandum explaining why joinder of those defendants is proper. Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order [9], motion to seal [10], and motion for electronic service of process [11] are denied as moot. Plaintiff's motion to strike document R.2 [12] is granted. Signed by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama on 5/7/2026. Mailed notice.

4/27/2026

MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

4/24/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Xiuling Li for temporary restraining order

4/24/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Xiuling Li for Electronic Service of Process

4/24/2026

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Xiuling Li Schedule A to Complaint

4/24/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/24/2026

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.

4/24/2026

COMPLAINT filed by Xiuling Li; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25027404.

4/24/2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Direct assignment. (Civil Category Civil Direct Assignment).

4/24/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Xiuling Li by Di Li

4/24/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Xiuling Li to seal document sealed document[6], sealed document[5], sealed document[2], sealed document[3], complaint, [1], MOTION by Plaintiff Xiuling Li for temporary restraining order

4/24/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/24/2026

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Xiuling Li Schedule A to Complaint

4/24/2026

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Xiuling Li Exhibit 1 to Complaint

4/24/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Xiuling Li to strike sealed document[2]

4/24/2026

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Xiuling Li Exhibit 2 to Complaint

4/24/2026

SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Xiuling Li Exhibit 3 to Complaint