The Washington Star Company, LLC v. NOTUS Media, LLC
Summary
The Washington Star Company sues NOTUS Media for trademark infringement over the "Washington Star" name.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Coverage: 7P · 2D · 1N
Latest ruling: plaintiff (2026-06-18)
Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the headlines behind the meter
7 plaintiff-favorable · 2 defendant-favorable · 1 neutral
- Washington Star Drops Suit Against NOTUS After Winning BanBloomberg Law News · 2026-06-18
- Notus rebrand put on ice by judge following Washington Star trademark complaintMSN · 2026-06-09
- Court Halts NOTUS Rebranding Effort in Washington Star Trademark DisputeThe National Law Review · 2026-06-03
- NOTUS Blocked From ‘The Star’ Rebrand by Washington Star For NowBloomberg Law News · 2026-06-03
- Washington Star sues NOTUS over name rebranding despite going bankrupt 45 years agoMSN · 2026-05-29
- Washington Star sues NOTUS over name rebranding despite going bankrupt 45 years agoWashington Examiner · 2026-05-29
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Werther & Mills, LLCBrian Patrick Donnelly, Laurin Howard Mills
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP (NY-NA)Abbey Elizabeth Quigley, Alexandra Cunningham, Shanti S. Conway
- Blankingship & Keith PC (Fairfax)Michael Kwang-Min Kim
- Blankingship & Keith, P.C.Robert Emmett Scully , Jr.
- Court
- VAED
- Docket no.
- 1:26-cv-01458
- Nature of suit
- Trademark
- Filed
- 2026-05-28
- Last filing
- 2026-06-18
Cause
15:1114 Trademark Infringement
Entities in this case
Parties
NOTUS Media, LLC The Washington Star Company, LLC
Docket entries
- #402026-06-18
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice by The Washington Star Company, LLC (Donnelly, Brian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
- 2026-06-18
In light of the Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff (Dkt. No. 40), the Settlement Conference scheduled for July 13 is cancelled (per Judge Vaalas Chambers). (dzir)
- 2026-06-11
Motion Hearing set for 7/1/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. as to 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount and 38 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount including Proposed Order. (dzir)
- 2026-06-11
*** Motion Hearing deadline terminated - Per RDA's chambers, motion set for 7/1/2026 will be decided on the papers; no oral argument will be heard (tarm, )
- #392026-06-10
Notice of Hearing Date July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. re 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount, 38 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount including Proposed Order (Scully, Robert) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
- #382026-06-09
Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount including Proposed Order by NOTUS Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Scully, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #372026-06-09
AFFIDAVIT in Support in re 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount of Arielle Elliott filed by NOTUS Media, LLC. (Scully, Robert) Modified on 6/10/2026 to correct docket text(Agil, ). (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #362026-06-09
Memorandum in Support in re 35 MOTION for Bond Increase Amount filed by NOTUS Media, LLC. (Scully, Robert) Modified on 6/10/2026 to correct docket text(Agil, ). (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #352026-06-09
MOTION for Bond Increase Amount by NOTUS Media, LLC. (Scully, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #342026-06-05
NOTICE by The Washington Star Company, LLC re 30 Memorandum Opinion,,,,, 32 NOTICE, 31 Order Plaintiffs Notice of Filing of Original Bond (Mills, Laurin) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
- 2026-06-05
Set Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 7/13/2026 at 10:30 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 501 before Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (nneb)
- #332026-06-04
TRANSCRIPT of TRO proceedings held on 6/2/2026, before Judge R. Alston, Court Reporter/Transcriber Tonia Harris, Telephone number 703-646-1438. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 7/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/4/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/2/2026.(harris, tonia) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
- 2026-06-02
Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 7/22/2026 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. (tarm)
- 2026-06-02
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- 2026-05-28
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- 2026-05-28
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- 2026-05-28
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr and Magistrate Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. (Agil, )
- 2026-05-28
Notice of Correction: The filing user has been notified to refile 3 Proposed Summons with Defendant Address. (Agil, )
- 2026-05-28
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 7 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Motion Hearing set for 6/2/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge Rossie D. Alston Jr. (Per RDA's chambers) (tarm)
- 2026-05-28
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