Anderson Design Group, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A
最近更新时间：2025-07-22
案件信息
案件号：ilnd-1:2025-cv-07396
状态：open
提交时间：2025-07-15 00:00:00
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原告：Anderson Design Group, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A
| # | 日期 | 案件进程 |
| 2 | 2025-07-15 | MINUTE entry before the Honorable Edmond E. Chang: (1.) On review of the joinder filings, R. 18, 20, joinder of the two remaining Defendants in Amended Schedule A is proper. In addition to offering the same produces with the same infringed works, most importantly the Defendants use the same unique string of advertising text of 31 words in the exact same sequence. (2.) In this copyright-infringement case, the Plaintiff's motion [16] for temporary restraining order and other relief is granted. An order will be entered under seal separately. Although the Court again expresses its concern about restraining assets before judgment, Grupo Mexicano de Desarrollo v. Alliance Bond Fund, 527 U.S. 308, 331 (1999), the Plaintiff does invoke a statutory remedy, namely, an accounting of profits (that is, disgorgement of profits) under 17 U.S.C. � 504(b), which is not a mere common-law equitable claim and thus could allow for pre-judgment restraint. Indeed, copyright owners need only prove "the infringer's gross revenue"; the defendant must prove expenses. 17 U.S.C. �504(b). To the extent that the restraint might be too broad, the Defendants may appear and file challenges to the scope of the TRO. The balance of factors tips in favor of Plaintiff being able to freeze the assets without advance warning to the Defendants, who likely would seek to transfer the money elsewhere. The Plaintiff's motion [14] for leave to file under seal is granted in light of the asset-restraint goal. A redacted version of the TRO (which has already been emailed to the Proposed Order account) will be posted separately. The Plaintiff's motion [15] for extra pages is granted. To track the case only (no appearance is required, the case will not be called), a status hearing is set for 08/01/2025 at 8:30 a.m. The Plaintiff shall file, if appropriate, the TRO extension motion (or a preliminary injunction motion) no later than 07/25/2025. Emailed notice |
| 1 | 2025-07-15 | (PUBLIC VERSION) SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 07/15/2025. Emailed notice |
