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2025-cv-14743

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

法院:伊利诺伊州北法院
发案日期:2025-12-04
原告:Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
代理律所:GBC
诉讼类型:商标
# Date Description
[+] 1 2025-12-04 COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24431356.
2 2025-12-04 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1
[+] 3 2025-12-04 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint 1
4 2025-12-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for leave to file under seal
5 2025-12-04 CIVIL Cover Sheet
6 2025-12-04 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
7 2025-12-04 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
8 2025-12-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Justin R. Gaudio
9 2025-12-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler
10 2025-12-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Rachel S Miller
[+] 11 2025-12-04 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Lucas Allen Peterson
12 2025-12-05 MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
13 2025-12-05 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC
14 2025-12-05 MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
15 2025-12-05 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
16 2025-12-05 MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 15
17 2025-12-05 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 16
[+] 18 2025-12-05 DECLARATION of Mekalaradha Murphy regarding memorandum in support of motion 16
[+] 19 2025-12-05 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration 18
20 2025-12-05 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
21 2025-12-05 MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 20
22 2025-12-05 DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 21
23 2025-12-05 NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file 4, motion for temporary restraining order 15, motion for miscellaneous relief 20 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/10/2025 at 09:30 AM.
24 2025-12-09 ENTERED IN ERROR. Modified on 12/9/2025.
25 2025-12-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N. Alexakis: Minute order 24 is stricken as entered in error.
26 2025-12-09 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions 4 15 20 are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $87,000-$1,000 per defendant-is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 12/10/25 is stricken. Mailed notice. Modified on 12/9/2025. (Main Document 26 replaced on 12/9/2025).
27 2025-12-09 SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/9/2025. Mailed notice.
28 2025-12-10 Registry Deposit Information Form by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
29 2025-12-10 SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
30 2025-12-11 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) to all other Defendants identified in the Complaint
35 2025-12-17 PRO SE Appearance by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals (Received via pro se online portal on 12/17/25.)
31 2025-12-18 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
32 2025-12-18 MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of extension of time 31
33 2025-12-18 DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding memorandum in support of motion 32
34 2025-12-18 NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of extension of time 31 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 12/23/2025 at 09:30 AM.
36 2025-12-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order 31 is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 1/6/26. Motion hearing date of 12/23/25 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
37 2025-12-26 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to a Certain Defendant
[+] 38 2025-12-31 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction
[+] 39 2025-12-31 MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 38
[+] 40 2025-12-31 NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 38 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/6/2026 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 41 2025-12-31 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 12/31/2025, answer due 1/21/2026.
42 2025-12-31 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.
45 2025-12-31 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice.
49 2025-12-31 ANSWER to Complaint by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 12/31/2025)
43 2026-01-02 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant BeardesCo by Jianyin Liu
44 2026-01-02 ANSWER to Complaint by BeardesCo
[+] 46 2026-01-05 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Entry of an Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant LOHAS-LED (Agreed)
[+] 47 2026-01-05 NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 46 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/13/2026 at 09:30 AM.
48 2026-01-05 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant LOHAS-LED by Benjamin Solter
50 2026-01-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 1/6/26 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 51 2026-01-06 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to strike answer to complaint[49]
[+] 52 2026-01-06 NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion to strike[51] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/13/2026 at 09:30 AM.
53 2026-01-06 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. The parties' Agreed Motion for entry of an asset restraint order as to Defendant LOHAS-LED [46] is granted. Enter Agreed asset restraint order. Motion hearing previously set for 1/13/26 is stricken. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [38] is granted. Enter Preliminary injunction order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal all previously sealed documents. Plaintiff is ordered to add all Defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/29/26 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 1/26/26. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 54 2026-01-06 AGREED Asset Restraint Order As To Defendant LOHAS-LED. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/6/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
55 2026-01-06 PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/6/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
57 2026-01-06 DEFENDANT'S opposition to Plaintiff's motion to strike Defendant's answer to complaint by CozyHomeHolidayDeals [51]. (Received via pro se online portal on 1/6/2026)
56 2026-01-07 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals (Defendant No. 33) shall respond to Plaintiff's motion [51] to strike by 1/19/26. Plaintiff shall reply by 1/26/26. Presentment of motion set for 1/13/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
59 2026-01-07 NOTICE of Correction Regarding Identity and Signature by CozyHomeHolidayDeals. Received via pro se online portal on 01/07/2026.) (qrtr,)
58 2026-01-08 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
60 2026-01-15 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
61 2026-01-21 MOTION by Defendant LOHAS-LED for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 unopposed
62 2026-01-21 NOTICE of Motion by Benjamin Solter for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer 61 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/28/2026 at 09:30 AM.
63 2026-01-22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant Lohas-Led (Defendant No. 27) filed an unopposed motion 61 for extension of time to respond to the complaint. The motion 61 is granted. Defendant shall respond by 2/4/26. Presentment of motion set for 1/28/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
64 2026-01-22 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
[+] 65 2026-01-26 Plaintiff's Reply in Support of its Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer 49 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
[+] 66 2026-01-26 STATUS Report per 53 (Joint) by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
68 2026-01-26 MOTION for leave to file sur-reply by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 01/26/2026.) (qrtr,)
69 2026-01-26 SUR-REPLY in opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike answer by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 01/26/2026.) (qrtr,)
70 2026-01-26 MOTION to excuse telephonic appearance for status hearing on January 29,2026. by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 01/26/2026.) (qrtr,)
67 2026-01-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court is in receipt of the Joint Status Report 66 and RESETS the 1/29/26 status hearing to 2/18/26 at 9:30 a.m. The parties shall file an updated status report by 2/16/26. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
71 2026-01-27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals answered the complaint and signed the answer as "CozyHomeHolidayDeals, Defendant, Pro Se." [49]. Defendant, however, is a business entity. See [57]. And "[c]orporations cannot appear pro se." Nocula v. UGS Corp., 520 F.3d 719, 725 (7th Cir. 2008); see also Scandia Down Corp. v. Euroquilt, Inc., 772 F.2d 1423, 1427 (7th Cir. 1985) ("a corporation cannot appear in federal court unless it is represented by a licensed attorney."). For these reasons, Plaintiff's motion [51] to strike the answer is granted. The answer at [49] is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
72 2026-01-28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Docket numbers 68 and 70 are denied as moot. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
73 2026-01-29 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
74 2026-01-29 STATEMENT of party identify by CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 01/29/2026.) (qrtr,)
75 2026-02-02 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant No. 33 CozyHomeHolidayDeals contends 74 that he a sole proprietorship and thus that he is entitled to litigate pro se. Plaintiff shall respond by 2/13/26. Defendant shall reply by 2/20/26. The Court encourages the parties to make a good faith effort to reach a settlement. If the parties are able to reach a settlement, they may file a joint stipulation of dismissal by 2/13/26 rather than engaging in further briefing. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
[+] 76 2026-02-04 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to strike statement 74
[+] 77 2026-02-04 NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion to strike 76 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/10/2026 at 09:30 AM.
78 2026-02-04 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by LOHAS-LED
81 2026-02-04 MOTION by Defendant Tianwei Ma to excuse appearance for presentment hearing on February 10, 2026. (Received via pro se online portal on 2/4/26.)
82 2026-02-04 MEMORANDUM of law by Tianwei Ma in Opposition to motion to strike [76] (Received via pro se online portal on 2/4/26.)
79 2026-02-05 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
80 2026-02-05 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Presentment of motion set for 2/10/26 is stricken. As set forth in 75, Defendant No. 33 may reply to 76 by 2/17/26. If the parties are able to reach a settlement, they may file a joint stipulation of dismissal by 2/17/26 rather than engaging in further briefing. The Court will rule electronically. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
83 2026-02-11 RESPONSE to court's minute entry dated February 5, 2026 by Defendant CozyHomeHolidayDeals. (Received via pro se online portal on 02/11/2026.) (qrtr,)
84 2026-02-12 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
[+] 85 2026-02-13 MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to compel Defendant BeardesCo (Def. No. 6)
86 2026-02-13 DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding motion to compel 85
87 2026-02-13 NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion to compel 85 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/18/2026 at 09:30 AM.
[+] 88 2026-02-16 RESPONSE by BeardesCoin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to compel Defendant BeardesCo (Def. No. 6) 85
89 2026-02-17 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant BABABO by Arthur Anthony Gasey
[+] 90 2026-02-17 STATUS Report per 67 (Joint) by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
91 2026-02-18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant Tianwei Ma's motion [81] to excuse appearance is denied as moot. The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery [85]. Defendant has responded, Plaintiff shall reply by 3/10/26. The parties are instructed to continue to meet and confer to resolve this dispute, and shall notify the Court promptly if they do so. Status and motion hearing set for 2/18/26 is stricken. The parties shall file a joint status report by 3/12/26 updating the Court on the status of settlement negotiations and pending motions. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
92 2026-02-18 MOTION by Defendant BABABODissolution of Asset Restraint Order Agreed Motion for Dissolution of Asset Restraint Order as to Defendant Bababo
93 2026-02-19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants
94 2026-02-20 Entered in error
95 2026-02-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Minute entry dated 2/20/26 94 is vacated as it was entered in error. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
96 2026-02-20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Agreed motion 92 for dissolution of asset restraint order as to Defendant Babaro is granted. Notice mailed by Judge's staff