TRO Case
Hallmark Licensing, LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-06351
Filing Date
5/29/2026
Plaintiff
Hallmark Licensing, LLC
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
6/3/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Motion for TRO [16] is granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Mailed notice
6/3/2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow on 6/3/2026.
6/2/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Exhibit 3 regarding declaration[19]
6/2/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]
6/2/2026
DECLARATION of Stacey Howe regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]
6/2/2026
MEMORANDUM by Hallmark Licensing, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[16]
6/2/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
6/1/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Motion for leave to file [4] is granted. Initial status hearing is set for 8/5/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 2201. Mailed notice
6/1/2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
6/1/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.
6/1/2026
MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.
5/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
5/29/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
5/29/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
5/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Jennifer Van Nacht
5/29/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hallmark Licensing, LLC
5/29/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC Exhibit 3 regarding complaint[1]
5/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC by Madeline Halgren
5/29/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Hallmark Licensing, LLC for leave to file under Seal
5/29/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/29/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Hallmark Licensing, LLC
5/29/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Hallmark Licensing, LLC ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25184334.
5/29/2026