TRO Case
FCA US LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04163
Filing Date
4/14/2026
Plaintiff
FCA US LLC
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/13/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant in this case has filed an appearance or a response to the complaint of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [38] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal [2], [3], [16], and [24]. Plaintiff's law firm is hereby ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three (3) business days. Instructions can be found at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A status report is due on 6/12/2026. Mailed notice
5/13/2026
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/13/2026. Mailed notice
5/7/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Per the Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [37], all claims in this action against Defendant ninghaowaimao are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
5/7/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [38] is taken under advisement and the presentment noticed for 5/12/2026 is stricken. Any opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction must be submitted by 5/12/2026. Mailed notice
5/7/2026
CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff FCA US LLC regarding terminate hearings, set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, [42]
5/6/2026
SUMMONS Returned Executed by FCA US LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/6/2026, answer due 5/27/2026.
5/6/2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to a Certain Defendant
5/6/2026
MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[38]
5/6/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[38] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/12/2026 at 09:50 AM.
5/6/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for preliminary injunction
4/30/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Per Plaintiff's Notice of Dismissal [35], all claims in this action against Defendant HAODING (#5) are dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1). Mailed notice
4/30/2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FCA US LLC as to a Certain Defendant
4/27/2026
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/27/2026. Mailed notice.
4/27/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order [28] is granted. Enter Order Extending Temporary Restraining Order. The TRO [24] is extended to 5/14/2026. Presentment hearing noticed for 4/28/2026 is stricken. Mailed notice.
4/23/2026
MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of extension of time[28]
4/23/2026
DECLARATION of Berel Y. Lakovitsky regarding memorandum in support of motion[29]
4/23/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky for presentment of extension of time[28] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/28/2026 at 09:50 AM.
4/23/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
4/22/2026
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by FCA US LLC (Document not scanned). (man,)
4/17/2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by FCA US LLC
4/17/2026
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
4/17/2026
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff FCA US LLC
4/16/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
4/16/2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/16/2026. Mailed notice.
4/16/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4], motion for leave to file electronic service of process [17], and motion for a temporary restraining order [12] are granted. Enter temporary restraining order. Presentment hearing scheduled on 4/21/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Mailed notice.
4/16/2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
4/15/2026
MEMORANDUM by FCA US LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 17
4/15/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 18
4/15/2026
Temporary Restraining Order
4/15/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order 12, motion for miscellaneous relief 17, motion for leave to file 4 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/21/2026 at 09:50 AM.
4/15/2026
Miscellaneous Relief
4/14/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by FCA US LLC
4/14/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky
4/14/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff FCA US LLC Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
4/14/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
4/14/2026
COMPLAINT filed by FCA US LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24979169.
4/14/2026
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.
4/14/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by FCA US LLC
4/14/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
4/14/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff FCA US LLC for leave to file under seal
4/14/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff FCA US LLC by Hannah Alexa Abes
4/14/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
4/14/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff FCA US LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
4/14/2026