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

Summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment sues unidentified partnerships for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

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Press coverage leans defendant-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

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Docket entries

1. #632026-07-01

   MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum Opinion and Order, the motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim is denied. The motion to sever or dismiss without prejudice for misjoinder 48 is entered and continued. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/1/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, )

2. #532026-06-04

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

3. #522026-05-28

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: By agreement of the parties, Plaintiff' reply to Defendant Finduatin's opposition to the motion for preliminary injunction 46 is due by 6/16/2026. An in-person hearing on Preliminary Injunction is set for 7/2/2026 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 1441. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

4. #512026-05-27

   PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 5/27/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

5. #502026-05-27

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GOOD PAPA by Steven G Kalberg (Kalberg, Steven) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

6. #492026-05-26

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court adopts the following agreed briefing schedule as to Defendant Finduat's motion to dismiss 48 : Plaintiff's response is due by 6/16/2026; Defendant's reply is due by 6/26/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

7. #482026-05-22

   MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Finduat (Liu, Jianyin) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

8. #472026-05-22

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 5/22/2026. Counsel was present on behalf of Defendant Finduat, no one was present on behalf of other defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 37 is granted as to non-appearing defendants. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal Schedule A to the Complaint 2, Exhibit 3 to the Complaint 3, Exhibits to the Declaration of Sarah MacDonald 20, the Order Authorizing Expedited Discovery and Electronic Service of Process 27, and the TRO 26 . Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. The TRO is extended as to Defendant Finduat. The parties are to contact the courtroom deputy by 5/27/2026 to schedule an in-court hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction. A telephone status hearing is set for 7/6/2026 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

9. #462026-05-22

   RESPONSE by Finduatin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction 37 Amending Response [DE 40] (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Accused Product)(Liu, Jianyin) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

10. #452026-05-20

    DECLARATION of Liu Yao Zu regarding response in opposition to motion 40 in Support (Liu, Jianyin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

11. #442026-05-20

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The preliminary injunction hearing set for 5/22/2026 will proceed telephonically. Defendant Finduat's motion to appear remotely 42 is denied as moot. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. Mailed notice. (evw, ) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

12. #432026-05-20

    RESPONSE by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCin Opposition to Emergency MOTION by Defendant Finduat for leave to appear as Remotely Emergency 42 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

13. #422026-05-20

    Emergency MOTION by Defendant Finduat for leave to appear as Remotely Emergency (Liu, Jianyin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

14. #412026-05-20

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court sets a hearing on Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 37 for 5/22/2026 at 08:45 a.m. in Courtroom 1441. Mailed notice. (evw, ) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

15. #402026-05-20

    RESPONSE by Finduatin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction 37 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Defendant's Accused Product)(Liu, Jianyin) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

16. #392026-05-19

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/19/2026, answer due 6/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel S. Miller, # 2 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

17. #382026-05-19

    MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 37 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel S. Miller)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

18. 2026-05-19

    NEW PARTIES: 2ND LIFE, A240Q69AX455KV, A5AZKAO8PM0XT, ALK3SZC79F7, ArtXO, CaeloHome, CCatStore, ChaoJieShiYe, Coolerage, Dwifocor-game store, fanghui5695, fangli store, fujianshengheitengwenhuachuanboyouxiangongsi, FunFly Direct, GHEgyuij, Gifts&Party, GOOD PAPA, guangzhouguiyinshangmao, GuangZhouMeiQing, JOOPYY, LQYBMD, MaiLing, MINGHAO ART, Moqidong Direct, PEILIANG ART, PiDanNB, PUSEGA-US, quueni, REPUNK, SANDAI Direct, Senyu Trading, SHAOSONGGONGSI, ShiGuoWeiPuYang, shuangxiwujinzhipinpu, taikangxianzhiangbaihuodian, Tuitager Direct, Viio, Western Gusto, Whcxiaolilan, WRIGAEL Decor, wulifang11925, Xudong shop, xushoulanjingpin, Ynkencyc, 516aushop, ApexSure, duetang, duyearns, estore-058, happyretrogame store, hopeful, jinlovely, lanwet, lifestore2019, Mytek, nuteguo, qhigher, rayvia, tingtrans, ToolMsater-GlobalShop, wabuying, xinxie, zonegood, 7 To 15 Days Delivery, Athenstics Stainless steel cup, Dragonhida Electronics, Jungui, RedLantern Mart, SunatrFashion, Vividelle, weiyongxin and wen ji qing added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin)

19. 2026-04-20

    CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (aw, )

20. 2026-04-20

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (aw, )

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