TRO Case
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07501
Filing Date
Jun 26, 2026
Plaintiff
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. et al
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (22)
Jul 20, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: For the reasons set forth by Plaintiffs, including the need to ascertain Defendant's identity, the Court grants Plaintiffs' motion for expedited discovery [16]. Enter Order. The Court vacates the 7/22/2026 presentment hearing. Mailed notice.
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY. Signed by the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis on 7/20/2026. Mailed notice.
Jul 14, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[16] before Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis on 7/22/2026 at 09:45 AM.
Jul 14, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for Expedited Discovery
Jul 01, 2026
AMENDED complaint by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. against 2012yqtek
Jul 01, 2026
NEW PARTIES: 2012yqtek added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A
Jul 01, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: An initial status hearing is set for 9/8/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person in Courtroom 1719. By 9/1/2026, the parties shall file a Joint Initial Status Report that complies with the Court's standing order, which can be found on the Court's website. If the defendant(s) have not been served by the initial status hearing date, counsel for Plaintiff must contact the Courtroom Deputy to reschedule the status hearing and the date for filing the Joint Initial Status Report. Mailed notice.
Jul 01, 2026
EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Schedule A regarding amended complaint[14]
Jun 29, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jun 29, 2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jun 29, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: The Court grants plaintiff's motion for leave to file certain documents under seal [3]. Upon review of the complaint, the Court sua sponte raises the propriety of joining 59 defendants in a single action. By 7/13/2026, plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder in light of this Court's orders in Bug Art Limited v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 7777, Dkt. 28 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 28, 2024), and Anagram International v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12194, Dkt. 87 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 21, 2025). In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by 7/13/2026 with a smaller subset of defendants along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. No motion for an ex parte temporary restraining order should be filed in this matter without counsel first consulting this Court's order in Wham-O Holding v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12523, Dkt. 39 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 20, 2025). Mailed notice.
Jun 26, 2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Jun 26, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
Jun 26, 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.
Jun 26, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. by Victor Benjamin Chahin, Jr
Jun 26, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jun 26, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. by Martin Francis Trainor
Jun 26, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jun 26, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Jun 26, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. by Alexander Whang
Jun 26, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiffs Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal
Jun 26, 2026