TRO Case
Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A"
Copyright Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04482
Filing Date
4/21/2026
Plaintiff
Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/11/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion to seal 5 ; Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 4(f)(3) 13 ; Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint and incorporated memorandum of law 14 ; Plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery and memorandum of law 15 ; Plaintiff's motion to seal 16 are granted. Enter Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 5/26/2026, any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 5/19/2026. Law Firm Ford Banister, LLC is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days of the expiration of the TRO. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. The case is set for a status hearing on 6/29/2026 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 6/22/2026 plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice.
5/11/2026
TEMPORARY Restraining Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/11/2026. Mailed notice.
5/7/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. for Expedited Discovery
5/7/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
5/7/2026
NOTICE of Motion by William Jeffrey Hausman for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief, 13, motion to seal document 5, motion to seal document 16, motion for miscellaneous relief 15, motion for temporary restraining order, 14 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 5/13/2026 at 09:45 AM.
5/7/2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Jun Wu - Amended Schedule A
5/7/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. to seal document sealed document, [12], sealed document[11], sealed document[9]
5/7/2026
DECLARATION of Jun Wu
5/7/2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Jun Wu - Screenshot Evidence (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 3-1 - Screenshot Evidence, # (2) Exhibit 3-2 - Screenshot Evidence, # (3) Exhibit 3-3 - Screenshot Evidence, # (4) Exhibit 3-4 - Screenshot Evidence, # (5) Exhibit 3-5 - Screenshot Evidence, # (6) Exhibit 3-6 - Screenshot Evidence)
5/7/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction and Temporary Asset Restraint
4/30/2026
AMENDED complaint by Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A"
4/30/2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. Amended Schedule A to the Amended Complaint
4/22/2026
MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
4/21/2026
Seal Document
4/21/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
4/21/2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. Schedule A to the Complaint
4/21/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
4/21/2026
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.
4/21/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
4/21/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.
4/21/2026
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.
4/21/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. by William Jeffrey Hausman
4/21/2026