TRO Case

ShinStar LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04346
Filing Date
4/17/2026
Plaintiff
ShinStar LLC
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/12/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant in this case has filed an appearance or a response to the complaint of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [35] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal docket entries [2], [3], [19], and [25]. Plaintiff's law firm is hereby ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three (3) business days. Instructions can be found at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A status report is due by 6/15/2026. Mailed notice

5/12/2026

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/12/2026. Mailed notice

5/6/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant in this case has filed an appearance or a response to the complaint of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [35] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal [2], [3], [19], and [25]. Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd. is hereby ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three (3) business days. Instructions can be found at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A status report is due on 6/5/2026. Mailed notice

5/6/2026

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

5/6/2026

Preliminary Injunction

5/6/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Entries [39] and [40] are stricken as entered in error. Mailed notice

5/6/2026

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/6/2026. Mailed notice

5/5/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [35] is taken under advisement and the presentment hearing noticed for 5/12/2026 is stricken. Any opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction must be submitted by 5/11/2026. Mailed notice

5/4/2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ShinStar LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/4/2026, answer due 5/26/2026.

5/4/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Trevor Christian Talhami for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[35] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/12/2026 at 09:50 AM.

5/4/2026

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[35]

5/4/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for preliminary injunction

4/30/2026

EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/30/2026. Mailed notice.

4/30/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order [29] is granted for the reasons set forth therein. Enter Order Extending Temporary Restraining Order. The TRO [25] is extended to 5/21/2026. Presentment hearing noticed for 5/5/2026 is stricken. Mailed notice.

4/29/2026

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of extension of time[29]

4/29/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

4/29/2026

DECLARATION of Trevor C. Talhami regarding memorandum in support of motion[30]

4/29/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Trevor Christian Talhami for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/5/2026 at 09:50 AM.

4/28/2026

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by ShinStar LLC

4/24/2026

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

4/23/2026

Registry Deposit Information Form by ShinStar LLC

4/23/2026

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC

4/23/2026

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/23/2026. Mailed notice.

4/23/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [4], Motion for Electronic Service of Process [20], and Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery [15] are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Presentment hearing noticed for 4/28/2026 is stricken. Mailed notice.

4/20/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[15], motion for miscellaneous relief[20], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 4/28/2026 at 09:50 AM.

4/20/2026

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

4/20/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

4/20/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

4/20/2026

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

4/20/2026

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

4/20/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

4/20/2026

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

4/20/2026

MEMORANDUM by ShinStar LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]

4/20/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

4/20/2026

DECLARATION of Zhen Liang regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

4/20/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC Exhibit 3 regarding declaration[18]

4/17/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

4/17/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC Exhibit 3 regarding complaint[1]

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami

4/17/2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

4/17/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/17/2026

COMPLAINT filed by ShinStar LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24997812.

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

4/17/2026

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ShinStar LLC

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff ShinStar LLC by Madeline Halgren

4/17/2026

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by ShinStar LLC

4/17/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff ShinStar LLC for leave to file under seal

4/17/2026

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.