CopyrightS.D.N.Y.1:25-cv-09818

Ok-gu v. DistroKid, Inc.

Summary

Ok-gu Park sues DistroKid, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify for copyright infringement over music distribution.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityNo signal

Latest ruling: plaintiff (2026-08-25)

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2025-11-222026-08-19 · ruling · favors neutral Order on Motion for Protective Order2026-08-25 · ruling · favors plaintiff Entry of DefaultNov 25Apr 26Aug 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
  • Independent counselOk-GU Park
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Docket no.
1:25-cv-09818
Nature of suit
Copyright
Filed
2025-11-22
Last filing
2026-07-07

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Does 1-10 Bytedance LTD. (TikTok) PK Interactive LLC Spotify USA Inc. YouTube LLC DistroKid, Inc. Ok-GU Park

Docket entries

  1. #1012026-08-25

    Entry of Default

  2. #1002026-08-20

    Notice (Other)

  3. #992026-08-19

    Order on Motion for Protective Order

  4. 2026-06-30

    Telephone Conference

  5. 2026-03-05

    1 - Terminate Hearings AND Motion Hearing

  6. 2026-02-13

    Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vernon S. Broderick: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 2/13/2026 re: 16 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. filed by Ok-GU Park. (Court Reporter Raquel Robles) (ldi)

  7. 2026-02-02

    Pro Se Payment of Fee - Processed

  8. 2026-02-02

    Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

  9. 2026-02-02

    NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Vernon S. Broderick. Judge Laura Taylor Swain is no longer assigned to the case. (tro)

  10. 2026-02-02

    Pro Se Payment of Fee Processed: Wire transfer processed by the Finance Department on 1/30/2026, Receipt Number NYSDCLERK26-0074. (cde)

  11. 2026-02-02

    Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (tro)

  12. 2026-01-07

    Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers). Transmitted re: 11 Letter, to the Finance Unit (Cashiers) for case processing. (tp)

  13. 2026-01-07

    Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers)

  14. 2025-12-02

    Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment - Sua Sponte

  15. 2025-12-02

    NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT - SUA SPONTE to Judge Laura Taylor Swain. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (vba)

  16. 2025-11-26

    Mailing Receipt

  17. 2025-11-26

    MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 3. Mailed to: Park Ok-gu 5F, 78 Dodang-ro 27-gil Dobong-gu Seoul, Korea. (vba)

  18. 2025-11-25

    Note Regarding Service on Self-Represented Party

  19. 2025-11-25

    CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information. (sac)

  20. 2025-11-22

    Case Designated ECF. (sac)

Docket history from CourtListener/RECAP — most recent first.

ShareShare on XLinkedIn
🔔 Get an email when this case has a new filing.Sign in →
View on CourtListener →Open in feed →Last updated 2026-07-08