TRO Case
Cook v. Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Copyright Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05619
Filing Date
May 14, 2026
Plaintiff
Cook
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (23)
Jul 13, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for extension of ex parte temporary restraining order [17] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 7/21/26. Motion hearing date of 7/14/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
Jul 10, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant BLKWHT Home & Garden by Alexander Warden
Jul 08, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Debbie Cook for extension of time of TRO
Jul 08, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of extension of time[17] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/14/2026 at 09:30 AM.
Jul 01, 2026
SUMMONS - ERROR UNPROCESSED due to defendant's name in "To" does not match the defendant's name on complaint.
Jul 01, 2026
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) BLKWHT Home & Garden by Plaintiff Debbie Cook
Jul 01, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court's 6/22/26 minute entry is amended to delete the sentence, "Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants." Without a showing that the defendants' addresses remain unknown, notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable diligence, this statement is inconsistent with the Seventh Circuit's recent decision in Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., 177 F.4th 793, 80102 (7th Cir. 2026). If Plaintiff plans to effect service of process electronically, he must file a motion for electronic service demonstrating that electronic service is proper under Kangol in the circumstances of this case. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
Jun 23, 2026
SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/23/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [5] [7] [10] [11] are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $1,000$1,000 per defendantis sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 6/23/26 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing set for 7/21/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
Jun 17, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr for presentment of motion to seal document[5], motion for temporary restraining order[7], motion for leave to file excess pages[11], motion to seal document[10] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/23/2026 at 09:30 AM.
May 15, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Debbie Cook for temporary restraining order
May 15, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Debbie Cook for leave to file excess pages
May 15, 2026
MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
May 15, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Debbie Cook to seal document sealed document[9]
May 15, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Debbie Cook in support of motion for temporary restraining order[7]
May 15, 2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Debbie Cook Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Hugh Bernham
May 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.
May 14, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
May 14, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Debbie Cook by David Lee Gulbransen, Jr
May 14, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
May 14, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Debbie Cook to seal document sealed document[2]
May 14, 2026
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Debbie Cook Schedule A to Complaint
May 14, 2026