TRO Case
TRUsox LLC et al v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint
Trademark InfringementPatent Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04588
Filing Date
Jun 01, 2026
Plaintiff
TRUsox LLC et al
Court
New York Southern District Court
Docket Entries (49)
Jul 21, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 6/4/2026 before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Devon Gerber, (212) 805-0320. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/11/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/21/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/19/2026.
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 6/18/26 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 6/4/26 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.
Jul 21, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 6/18/2026 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Amy Walker, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/11/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/21/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/19/2026.
Jul 10, 2026
ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents SMATXC (51), soccersocks (52), SockHarbor (53), SocksLocalSpace (54), TEXSOX (55), UDISN (56), UKNA (57), WhatabeautifuldayA (58), WUXUEBBBA (59), Beautifulsunflowers (60), CandySocks (61), HarmonyHomeGoods (62), huanledash (63), Lohol (64), Lukewa (65), Pumier (66), Sainberth (67), SherryDirect (68), SPOKKI (69), Ultrafun (70), URBESTCHOICE (71), Vhalis&WoaeetyStore (72), zayingshoppingcentre (73) added. Party added pursuant to 1 Complaint.Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. Related document: 1 Complaint.
Jul 10, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Unsealed Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of James Paul Cherneski re: 7 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jul 10, 2026
ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents ansudianzi (1), ansudianziMarketplace (2), AOSCMD (3), ArtisanHomeWorks (4), AthleticSocks (5), BaiYunSPORT (6), BodybuildingBoutique (7), duanlian6 (8), Fierceanger (9), FirstQi (10), GoodStuffStore (11), GrooveKnit (12), hfsare (13), HLM-HW (14), i15yt4re565w4r32d (15), Kingmu (16), NewMorning (17), PangPian (18), pangeman (19), PerfectYK (20), PUJIANXINYEGONGSI (21), WanQiao (22), YUAN-QI (23), yueer (24), YWCHIKANWAZI (25) added. Party added pursuant to 1 Complaint.Document filed by TRUsox LLC, James Paul Cherneski. Related document: 1 Complaint.
Jul 10, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Unsealed Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou re: 7 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jul 10, 2026
ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Aoteope (26), Beautifulfootsocks (27), cococat (28), CTGOSOX (29), cysocksG (30), Daixu (31), ElegantAdorn (32), floweo (33), Footglamourshop (34), GlamourWardrobe (35), GoodBuysGreatSavings (36), HolidayHappyPartys (37), HongBaiHuoAa (38), ISUNIE (39), kantasox (40), Larrykey (41), LCCESILVER (42), LoveSocksLocal (43), Luluboutique (44), MCHSOCKS (45), MKKLIFE (46), MuseUniversal (47), PAKALU (48), Pengkai (49), PengkaiFashionJewelry (50) added. Party added pursuant to 1 Complaint.Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. Related document: 1 Complaint.
Jul 10, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Unsealed Schedule A re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jul 07, 2026
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of the Court's Preliminary Injunction Order (Dkt. No. 30) served on Defendants identified in Schedule A to the Complaint on July 2, 2026. Service was made by Email. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jul 02, 2026
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: NOW THEREFORE, on this 2nd day of July, 2026, this Court ORDERS that: 1. Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons acting for, with, by, through, under or in active concert with them be temporarily enjoined and restrained from: a. Using the TRUSOX Intellectual Property or any reproductions, counterfeit copies, or colorable imitations thereof in any manner in connection with the distribution, marketing advertising, offering for sale, or sale of any Counterfeit Products. The five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) bond posted by Plaintiffs shall remain with the Court until a final disposition of this case or until this Preliminary Injunction is terminated. (And as further set forth herein.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 7/2/2026) (jca) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.
Jul 02, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Default Hearing held on 7/2/2026. Plaintiffs' counsel present. Court reporter present.
Jul 01, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. All Defendants. Service was made by Summons. Document filed by TRUsox LLC, James Paul Cherneski.
Jul 01, 2026
SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Service was made by Email. Document filed by TRUsox LLC, James Paul Cherneski.
Jun 18, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Telephonic Show Cause Hearing held on 6/18/2026. Plaintiffs' counsel present. Court reporter present.
Jun 18, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing to a later date addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Christopher Tom dated June 18, 2026. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 18, 2026
ORDER granting [26] Letter Motion to Continue. For the reasons set forth on the record of today's conference, the Court hereby extends the temporary restraining order, Dkt. 23, until July 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. Defendants' opposition, if any, is due June 29, 2026 at 10 a.m. Plaintiffs' reply is due by July 1, 2026 at noon. The Court schedules a hearing on July 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 1305 at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, New York, New York 10007. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion pending at Dkt. 26. SO ORDERED. Responses due by 6/29/2026 Replies due by 7/1/2026. Status Conference set for 7/2/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1305, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/18/2026)
Jun 15, 2026
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: [24] Status Report filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. This conference will be held telephonically. The parties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681, and enter Access Code 2318-315-0661, followed by the pound(#) key. SO ORDERED. (Telephone Conference set for 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/15/2026)
Jun 15, 2026
STATUS REPORT. and Request for Telephone Hearing Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 09, 2026
SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint.
Jun 04, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, Plaintiffs' Application is hereby GRANTED and it is ORDERED as follows: As sufficient causes have been shown, Defendants are temporarily enjoined and restrained from engaging in any oft he following conduct pending the return date oft he Application as referenced below: As further set forth in this order. Plaintiffs shall deposit with the Court Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), either by cash, company check, cashier's check, or surety bond, as security, which amount was determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of James Paul Chemeski, and Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou shall be sealed and remain sealed until Defendants' Accounts and Defendants' Assets are restrained. 12. Plaintiffs shall file unsealed versions of Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of James Paul Chemeski, and Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou using the CM/ECF system prior to the expiration of this Order. As further set forth in this order. Any Defendants that are subject to this Order may appear and move to dissolve or modify the Order on two (2) days' notice to Plaintiffs or on shorter notice as set by this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing shall be held on June 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. as further set forth in this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that opposing papers, if any, shall be filed and served on or before June 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. This Temporary Restraining Order without notice is entered at June 4, 2026 on 11:08 am, and shall remain in effect for fourteen (14) days. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/4/2026) (Responses due by 6/16/2026) Show Cause Hearing set for 6/18/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (ks) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.
Jun 03, 2026
SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
Jun 02, 2026
AO 120 FORM PATENT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 290, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following patent(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
Jun 02, 2026
***SEALED***NOTICE of filing Schedule A to Complaint re: [1] Complaint. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [12].
Jun 02, 2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITHOUT EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form.
Jun 02, 2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.
Jun 02, 2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. [14] Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form.
Jun 02, 2026
Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf.
Jun 02, 2026
***SEALED***DECLARATION of James Paul Cherneski in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 3_Part 1 of 13, # (2) Exhibit 3_Part 2 of 13, # (3) Exhibit 3_Part 3 of 13, # (4) Exhibit 3_Part 4 of 13, # (5) Exhibit 3_Part 5 of 13, # (6) Exhibit 3_Part 6 of 13, # (7) Exhibit 3_Part 7 of 13, # (8) Exhibit 3_Part 8 of 13, # (9) Exhibit 3_Part 9 of 13, # (10) Exhibit 3_Part 10 of 13, # (11) Exhibit 3_Part 11 of 13, # (12) Exhibit 3_Part 12 of 13, # (13) Exhibit 3_Part 13 of 13)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [12].
Jun 02, 2026
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1116, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following trademark(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF).
Jun 02, 2026
Case Designated ECF.
Jun 02, 2026
***SEALED***DECLARATION of Yingchun Hou in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Results of Investigation)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [12].
Jun 01, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITHOUT EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. Related Document Number: [1]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
Jun 01, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Application for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order). Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Tom on behalf of James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
COMPLAINT against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32926679)Document filed by TRUsox LLC, James Paul Cherneski.
Jun 01, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC. Related Document Number: [13]. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
Jun 01, 2026
DECLARATION of James Paul Cherneski in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed.
Jun 01, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher Tom in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
MOTION to Seal Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou, and Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of James Paul Cherneski. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
DECLARATION of Yingchun Hou in Support re: [7] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by James Paul Cherneski, TRUsox LLC.
Jun 01, 2026
AO 120 FORM PATENT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review.
Jun 01, 2026