TRO Case
Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A
Copyright Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07140
Filing Date
Jun 17, 2026
Plaintiff
Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (27)
Jul 07, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff's motion for an order granting leave to conduct expedited discovery [24] and supporting memorandum of law violate ¶¶ 3 and 5 of this court's Standing Order in "Schedule A" Cases ("Standing Order," Dkt. No. [14]) because plaintiff has provided no analysis of copyright infringement. In addition, three of the four URLs listed in Exhibit 2 to the amended complaint, Dkt. No. [22-1], are dead links pointing to a product that is no longer available as of July 7, 2026. Only the second URL, https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Wholesale Traditional-Bikini-Flower-Plant-Printed_1601637793694.html?spm=a2700.image-text search.normal_offer.d_image.697267afQxVy9c&priceId=55da3bfc4cc04623be651721d10ebca2, functions, and the allegedly infringing image and the accompanying text do not match. Perhaps significantly, the sole evidence of a purchase on which plaintiff bases personal jurisdiction is of the pictured but not the described swimsuit. See Dkt. No. [22-2] at 2. On this record, the court has no way of determining whether plaintiff is likely to establish specific personal jurisdiction over the defendant or establish a likelihood of success on the merits. See generally Liu v. Monthly, 170 F.4th 1090 (7th Cir. 2026); Am. Bridal & Prom Indus. Ass'n, Inc. v. Sched. A Defs., 192 F. Supp. 3d 924, 933-34 (N.D. Ill. 2016) (citing Illinois v. Hemi Grp. LLC, 622 F.3d 754, 756 (7th Cir. 2010)). The court declines to saddle Alibaba with the burden of responding to plaintiff's discovery requests in the absence of a colorable showing of personal jurisdiction and likelihood of success on copyright infringement. Finally, plaintiff asserts in its memorandum of law, Dkt. No. [24-1] at 2, that this court has the authority to bind third parties who are found to be in active concert or participation with defendant. But Alibaba has not been served or appeared in this action, and the court has made no findings regarding Alibaba's active concert or participation, if any, with defendant. As noted in ¶6 of the Standing Order, pursuant to Seventh Circuit authority and Rule 65(d)(2), two criteria must be met before third parties not named in the complaint (typically, for example, Amazon and eBay) may be named as in active concert or participation with the defendants: (1) the third party's active concert or participation must be proven; and (2) the third party must receive advance notice and an opportunity to be heard before any such finding is made. See Standing Order ¶ 6 (citing Lake Shore Asset Mgmt. Ltd. v. F.T.C., 511 F.3d 762 (7th Cir. 2007), and collecting additional cases). For all of these reasons, plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery [24] is denied without prejudice. If the motion is refiled, it must comply with all requirements of the Standing Order. Counsel is also reminded that a web page's contents must be filed on the docket; providing a URL is generally insufficient. Mailed notice
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited for order, Expedited Discovery
Jul 02, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: To avoid any ambiguity, the court grants plaintiff permission to file the screenshot attached to the First Amended Complaint under seal. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the First Amended Complaint regarding amended complaint, [21]
Jun 30, 2026
First AMENDED complaint by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited against Xinxiang Longyuan Clothing Co., Ltd. and terminating The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified in Schedule A for Copyright Infringement
Jun 26, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The court sees no reason to revisit its rejection of the "swarm theory" in numerous previous cases. Plaintiff's Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Joinder Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 20 [17] is denied. Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [18] is granted. Mailed notice
Jun 25, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to order on motion to seal, set deadlines, [11] in support of Joinder
Jun 25, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal
Jun 25, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Adam B. Livingston regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal [18]
Jun 23, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited in compliance with Docket No. 12
Jun 22, 2026
ORDER Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/22/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Enter order giving plaintiff until and including June 29, 2026, to amend its complaint or show cause why the 17 defendants are properly joined in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a). Plaintiff's Motion to Seal [4] is denied without prejudice because the plaintiff attached English-language translations to Exhibit 1 to the declaration of Adam B. Livingston, but plaintiff has not filed a translator's certification or otherwise shown that its purported English-language translations are admissible. See Standing Order in "Schedule A" Cases ¶ 4 (entered this date) (citing ABC Corp. v. Defs. Identified on Sched. A, 2022 WL 18937941, at *1 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 19, 2022)). Plaintiff may renew its motion to seal on or before June 29, 2026. The Clerk is instructed to maintain the seal on all presently sealed filings until June 29, 2026, or the resolution of any renewed motion to seal, whichever is later. Mailed notice
Jun 22, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: To the extent plaintiff's notice of affiliates [6] identifies those with a "direct, pecuniary interest," it does not comply with Local Rule 3.2(a), which requires disclosure of individuals and entities who "[own], directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more" of a disclosing party. Plaintiff is given until and including June 29, 2026, to amend its notice of affiliates and identify any additional affiliates Local Rule 3.2 requires it to disclose. Mailed notice
Jun 22, 2026
ORDER: A joint initial status report is due on or before August 21, 2026. Counsel and parties are directed to familiarize themselves with Judge Gottschall's case procedures, which are available from the court's website at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/. To locate the case procedures, Follow the "judges" link, and select "Hon. Joan B. Gottschall." Please pay particular attention to the requirement to exchange initial disclosures within fourteen days of the parties' initial discovery planning conference and the court's requirement that the parties are to explore settlement opportunities and identify areas of agreement before filing the joint initial status report. Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/22/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 22, 2026
STANDING ORDER IN "SCHEDULE A" CASES Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/22/2026.Mailed notice
Jun 18, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
Jun 18, 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 17, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Adam B. Livingston regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal 4
Jun 17, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Nihat Deniz Bayramoglu
Jun 17, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited Exhibit 1 to the Complaint regarding complaint, 1
Jun 17, 2026
COMPLAINT for Copyright Infringement filed by Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number BILNDC-25267170.
Jun 17, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jun 17, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Adam Bennett Livingston
Jun 17, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Nazly Aileen Bayramoglu
Jun 17, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited to seal
Jun 17, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Limited by Joseph Wendell Droter
Jun 17, 2026