Brainlife LLC v Beekeeper's Naturals, Inc., et al

3:24-cv-01389 | Illinois Southern District Court

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Division East St. Louis
Judge Judge J. Phil Gilbert
Filed May 24, 2024
Case Flags NOCNST
Nature of Suit 840 Trademark
Cause 15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Demand $2,000,000,000
Jury Demand None
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Filing Date # Docket Text
9/26/2024CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 9/26/2024. (jdh)
9/26/2024 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, The Court FINDS the Notice of Dismissal, (Doc. 131), valid. Consequently, the Court finds that this case has been DISMISSED without prejudice. The Court FINDS all pending motions in this case MOOT and DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to enter judgment accordingly. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 9/26/2024. (jdh)
9/18/2024Substitute Attorney
9/3/2024Order to Show Cause
8/27/2024Dismiss
8/16/2024Dismiss
8/16/2024Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
8/15/2024Extension of Time to File Answer
8/2/2024Dismiss
7/24/2024Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
7/23/2024Pro Hac Vice
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron T. Olejniczak on behalf of Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher R. Liro on behalf of Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc. (Liro, Christopher) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Dyro, Jr on behalf of Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc. (Dyro, John) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by John P. Dyro, Jr on behalf of Swanson Health Prods, Inc. (Dyro, John) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher R. Liro on behalf of Swanson Health Prods, Inc. (Liro, Christopher) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Swanson Health Prods, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent SPC Management Co., Inc. for Swanson Health Prods, Inc.. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron T. Olejniczak on behalf of Swanson Health Prods, Inc. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by EVOL Nutrition Associates. (Meyer, Julie) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024110NOTICE OF ACTION re 97 Motion to Dismiss filed by Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc., 106 Motion to Dismiss filed by Swanson Health Prods, Inc. See Local Rule 83.1(g). In all cases filed in, removed, or transferred into this Court, the attorney filing the initiating document need not file a separate entry of appearance. Once the initiating document is filed, any attorney other than the one who filed the initiating document must file a separate entry of appearance before filing a document or appearing before the Court. Attorney Aaron Olejniczak does not have a Notice of Appearance on file in this case. (jdc)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024109ORDER granting 102 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 1 Complaint. Evol Nutrition Associates d/b/a Reddawn Energy has requested an extension of thirty (30) days to respond to the Complaint. Being duly advised in the premises, having fully considered the issues and arguments raised, the Court hereby GRANTS the motion for extension. Defendant Evol Nutrition Associates's answer shall be due no later than August 17, 2024. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 7/22/2024. (kdb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024108ORDER granting 100 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 1 Complaint. Defendant M2 Ingredients, Inc. ("M2") d/b/a Om Mushroom Superfood has moved to extend time to answer the complaint by fourteen (14) days. Being duly advised in the premises, having fully considered the issues and arguments raised, the Court hereby GRANTS the motion for extension. Defendant M2's answer shall be filed no later than August 2, 2024. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 7/22/2024. (kdb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/22/2024)
7/22/2024Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
7/19/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Swanson Health Prods, Inc.. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by M2 Ingredients, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Meaningful Partners LLC for M2 Ingredients, Inc.. (Winn, James) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024104NOTICE OF ACTION re 101 Notice of Appearance filed by EVOL Nutrition Associates, 99 Notice of Appearance filed by M2 Ingredients, Inc. Because the required Disclosure Statement was not filed with the attached, this matter is being submitted to the presiding judge for further action. A copy of this Court's form Disclosure Statement can be found at https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/forms-0. (jdc)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew J. Reh on behalf of EVOL Nutrition Associates (Reh, Matthew) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Fix Meyer on behalf of EVOL Nutrition Associates (Meyer, Julie) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024 MOTION to Dismiss by Swanson Health Prods, Inc.. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/19/2024 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by EVOL Nutrition Associates. (Meyer, Julie) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
7/18/2024NOTICE of Appearance by James Winn on behalf of M2 Ingredients, Inc. (Winn, James) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
7/18/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Schwabe North America, Incorporated, Other Affiliate Natures Way Products, LLC for Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc.. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
7/18/2024 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by M2 Ingredients, Inc.. (Winn, James) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
7/18/2024 MOTION to Dismiss by Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc.. (Olejniczak, Aaron) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
7/16/202496ORDER granting 95 Unopposed First Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, filed by defendant Tiendamia. Being duly advised in the premises, having fully considered the issues and arguments raised, the Court hereby GRANTS the unopposed motion to extend Defendant Tiendamia's time to respond to the complaint. Tiendamia's response is due no later than August 16, 2024. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 7/16/2024. (kdb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/16/2024)
7/16/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Tiendamia identifying Corporate Parent Xipron, LLC for Tiendamia. (Fischer, Alexander) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
7/16/2024Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 Disclosure Statement by Tiendamia identifying Corporate Parent Xiphron, LLC for Tiendamia. (Fischer, Alexander) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
7/16/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Fischer on behalf of Tiendamia (Fischer, Alexander) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
7/16/2024Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
7/16/2024First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Tiendamia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Text of Proposed Order)(Fischer, Alexander) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
6/30/2024NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re 1 Complaint, Certificate of Service (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 06/30/2024)
6/20/202490NOTICE In accordance with Administrative Order No. 386, the Court will no longer seek the parties consents to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in this case. Accordingly, and until further notice, this case will remain with the assigned district judge. (jlrr)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/20/2024)
6/20/2024NOTICE: Brainlife, LLC was directed to file the attached form regarding consenting or declining to consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. The time for doing so has now passed, and the Court has not received the form. As required by Administrative Order Nos. 347 and 367, Brainlife, LLC shall return the form within 7 days or face possible sanctions. Consent due by 6/27/2024 (csb) (Entered: 06/20/2024)
6/20/2024MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, granting in part and denying in part 12 MOTION for Discovery and Service by Email filed by Brainlife LLC. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 6/20/2024. (jdh) (Entered: 06/20/2024)
6/18/2024Summons Issued as to Tiendamia. Original mailed to counsel for service. (adh) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
6/17/2024Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 06/17/2024)
6/17/202485NOTICE OF ACTION re 84 Summons Requested. Summons will not be issued due to being incomplete. Requesting attorney's information must be present on requested summons. Attorney Jones to refile requested summons. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/17/2024)
6/14/2024Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
6/14/2024Summons Issued as to Box N Case, Daily Deals Sales, Desertcart Albania, Desertcart Zimbabwe, Earth Grown Wellness LLC, HHFS-Online, M2 Ingredients, Inc., Nutriment, Only Prettier Design, Tiendamia, TrueForm, Vita Shop Smart, VitaminsPro, Wanda s Health and Beauty, YesWellness.com, beautyproductsnstuff, coopandspreevip.com, goodthingstobuynow, healthplusliving, thebetterhealmarket.com, todayslifestylenetau888.Originals mailed to counsel for service. (csb) (Entered: 06/14/2024)
6/14/202482NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 81 Summons Requested. Duplicate of Document 60. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/14/2024)
6/13/2024STRICKEN Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/14/2024 (csb). (Entered: 06/13/2024)
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6/13/202459NOTICE OF ACTION re 52 Summons Requested, 55 Summons Requested, 58 Summons Requested, 41 Summons Requested, 50 Summons Requested, 45 Summons Requested, 56 Summons Requested, 49 Summons Requested, 48 Summons Requested, 44 Summons Requested, 47 Summons Requested, 53 Summons Requested, 57 Summons Requested, 39 Summons Requested, 51 Summons Requested, 46 Summons Requested, 54 Summons Requested, 42 Summons Requested, 40 Summons Requested, 43 Summons Requested. Summonses will not be issued due to being incomplete. Requesting attorney's information must be present on requested summons. Attorney Jones to refile requested summonses. (azf)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/13/2024)
6/12/2024Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 06/12/2024)
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6/11/2024Summons Issued as to Beekeeper's Naturals, Inc., Box N Case, Breinfuel Inc., Compass North Essentials, Dr. Vegan, Ltd, ENV Sports Nutrition, EVOL Nutrition Associates, Giaonham247.com, Nature's Way Schwabe North America, Inc., SW Eagle Distributors, LLC, Shelhealth.com, SmarterVitamins, LLC, Swanson Health Prods, Inc., thebetterhealthstore.com. Originals mailed to counsel for service. (csb) (Entered: 06/11/2024)
6/11/202437NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 30 Summons Requested Duplicative of Document 29, 25 Summons Requested Duplicative of Document 24, 34 Summons Requested Duplicative of Document 33. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/11/2024)
6/11/2024Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 06/11/2024)
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6/11/2024STRICKEN Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (csb). (Entered: 06/11/2024)
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6/11/2024STRICKEN Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (csb). (Entered: 06/11/2024)
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6/11/2024STRICKEN Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (csb). (Entered: 06/11/2024)
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6/10/2024EX PARTE Exhibit B re 17 Supplement by Brainlife LLC. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (lmb). (Entered: 06/10/2024)
6/10/2024EX PARTE Exhibit A re 17 Supplement by Brainlife LLC. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (lmb). (Entered: 06/10/2024)
6/10/2024EX PARTE SUPPLEMENT by Brainlife LLC. Supplement to 12 Motion for Discovery . (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (lmb). (Entered: 06/10/2024)
6/6/2024Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Phil Gilbert: Motion Hearing held on 6/6/2024 regarding Plaintiff's 12 MOTION for Discovery and Service by Email. The Court reserves ruling on the Motion. Plaintiff is directed to submit a supplement to the motion within 7 days. (Court Reporter Amy Richardson.) (tag) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
6/4/202415NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 11 Summons Requested. Plaintiff should submit an individual summons for each named defendant with the correct case style on each summons requested. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/04/2024)
6/4/202414NOTICE of HEARING REGARDING 12 MOTION for Discovery and Service by Email. The Motion Hearing is sheduled for 6/6/2024 at 9:00 AM via Telephone Conference before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Instructions for joining the conference call are as follows: Call toll free 877-336-1829; when prompted enter Access Code 4628565; followed by Security Code 7733. (tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/04/2024)
6/3/2024EX PARTE MEMORANDUM in Support re 12 MOTION for Discovery and Service by Email filed by Brainlife LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Jones Decl)(Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (lmb). (Entered: 06/03/2024)
6/3/2024EX PARTE MOTION for Discovery and Service by Email by Brainlife LLC. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/11/2024 (lmb). (Entered: 06/03/2024)
5/31/2024STRICKEN Summons Requested. (Jones, Patrick) Modified on 6/4/2024 (csb). (Entered: 05/31/2024)
5/29/202410NOTICE OF MODIFICATION re 8 Notice of Action. The address and hyperlink for the form has been updated to the correct address of https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/forms-0. No further action is required by the filer in relation to this notification. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/29/2024)
5/29/2024AO120 Report of Filing. (csb) (Entered: 05/29/2024)
5/28/20248NOTICE OF ACTION re 1 Complaint, filed by Brainlife LLC. Because the required Disclosure Statement was not filed with the attached, this matter is being submitted to the presiding judge for further action. A copy of this Court's form Disclosure Statement can be found at https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/forms-0. (csb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. Modified on 5/29/2024 (csb). (Entered: 05/28/2024)
5/28/2024NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Brainlife, LLC to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order Nos. 347 and 367, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience: https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf. Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Brainlife, LLC on 5/28/2024. Consent due by 6/18/2024 (csb) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
5/28/20246Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge J. Phil Gilbert assigned. All future documents must bear case number 24-cv-1389-JPG. Refer to Civil/Removal Case Processing Requirements, found on the ILSD website, for further service information. (csb) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
5/24/2024NOTICE by Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel") re 1 Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
5/24/2024NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick Jones on behalf of Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel") (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
5/24/2024EXHIBIT by Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel"). Exhibit to 1 Complaint, C - Evidence of Infringement. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
5/24/2024EXHIBIT by Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel"). Exhibit to 1 Complaint, B - TM Registration. (Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
5/24/2024COMPLAINT against Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel") ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5398246.), filed by Brainlife LLC (d/b/a "Brain Fuel"). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Schedule A - List of Defendants)(Jones, Patrick) (Entered: 05/24/2024)