TRO Case
Merch Traffic, LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-06714
Filing Date
Jun 05, 2026
Plaintiff
Merch Traffic, LLC
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (32)
Jul 07, 2026
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 7/7/2026. Mailed notice
Jul 07, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant has appeared or filed an opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [24]. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [24] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint [2], Exhibit 2 to the Complaint [3], Seller Aliases screenshots attached to the Declaration of Emily Holt [18], and the TRO [22]. A status report is due on 8/5/2026. Mailed notice
Jul 01, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [24] is taken under advisement and the presentment hearing noticed for 7/7/2026 is stricken. Any opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction must be submitted by 7/6/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
NEW PARTIES: CHUNLINSHNAGDIAN, HuNanKaiDeLvYouFuWuYouXianGongSi, jiantianhuiwuliuyouxiangongsi, Pushengwei Global, THANH HUYN ROSE SHOP8989, TKADCAK3 STORE, WangXiuQuanpzjd, xialeia, xiongnianljl, BARNNAI, Charm Graphic Clothing, Chinese Tea Direct Store, FITSY, Great Lakes Gear, Green Orange Trade, liuguozhong, MeiLuoHua Small Shop, Nova Clothing, Topbout Art and VibingNFresh Store added to case caption.
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Luana Faria De Souza for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[24] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 7/7/2026 at 09:50 AM.
Jun 30, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[24]
Jun 30, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for preliminary injunction
Jun 25, 2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by Merch Traffic, LLC (Faria De Souza, Luana)
Jun 23, 2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 6/23/2026.
Jun 23, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4] is granted. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [14] is granted. Enter sealed temporary restraining order. Mailed notice
Jun 10, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: The motion for temporary restraining order [14] and motion to seal [4] are taken under advisement. The presentment hearing noticed for 6/16/2026 is stricken. Mailed notice
Jun 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Emily Holt regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jun 08, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jun 08, 2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jun 08, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[17]
Jun 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 6/16/2026 at 09:50 AM.
Jun 08, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
Jun 08, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Merch Traffic, LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
Jun 05, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Exhibit 2 regarding complaint[1]
Jun 05, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Jennifer Mary Younan
Jun 05, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)
Jun 05, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Merch Traffic, LLC
Jun 05, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC for leave to file under Seal
Jun 05, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jun 05, 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 05, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
Jun 05, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
Jun 05, 2026
COMPLAINT filed by Merch Traffic, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25216607.
Jun 05, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jun 05, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Merch Traffic, LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
Jun 05, 2026