Netflix, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Summary

Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case targets defendants' unauthorized use of Netflix's distinctive marks, likely involving counterfeit branding, knockoff services, or misuse of the Netflix name or logos. The suit seeks to protect Netflix's brand identity and prevent consumer confusion.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Docket entries

1. #392026-08-26

   Order

2. #382026-08-26

   Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

3. #352026-08-20

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to a certain Defendant (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

4. #342026-08-20

   MEMORANDUM by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction 33 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kahlia R. Halpern)(Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

5. #332026-08-20

   MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

6. #322026-08-20

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

7. 2026-08-20

   NEW PARTIES: A3BX4IHK8H78T3, ahope, Allin Party, ANNA SStory, bosap, Brow BeautyShop, chengqixingdianzishangwu, CIONDOR, Dexinnie, DFF-Party, DongJianKang, DongJunChang, Double tigers, Eva Photo Studio, FAFVBING, FLFNB Direct, Foofotao, funy top toy, guangzhouyuesixuanqipaishiyouxiangongsi, Hot Air Balloons, JEELUORI, JXQZY, KINFERTE, Leannn, LRDHOQPW, Lustre Leaf, MulStore with Li, Nantongjialishiyeyouxiangongsi, Party Special, PDD Lan, Peliyo, pleasureishere, PORTS OUTLET, QIANJing, Qisiya, qxshiye, qzclan, RedaMancy-US, Rogkidha, Senksllstore, SHIYUE8, Silk Road Household Goods, Sixartty, Three dragons, TianJinShiBangZhengShangMaoYouXianGongSi, Tritala Direct, XueLI, YIyikeji, ZengHongyuan, zhanyuanmaoyiyouxiangongsi, Zhengzhencheng, zhumu234, Zongmaa, anhua06, bestpere, Ct Jump Toys, huarend, huohuo88, JUMP Toy, ladys.city, Linstore007, Maybe shop, Sisi-dasy, usps-71,.Fortune Finds, MilkQuee, QekilW, 102941275, BILILI, Chengpeng Store, JINLIANGSHOPEE, Lulinda, Morning, Shine Party Store 01 and Yzming added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin)

8. #312026-08-13

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

9. #302026-08-07

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order 27 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order entered on 7/29/2026 is extended by a period of fourteen (14) days until 8/26/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

10. #292026-08-07

    DECLARATION of Kahlia R. Halpern regarding memorandum in support of motion 28 (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

11. #282026-08-07

    MEMORANDUM by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. in support of extension of time 27 (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

12. #272026-08-07

    MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

13. #262026-08-04

    SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 93,000 posted by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (emc, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

14. #252026-07-29

    Registry Deposit Information Form by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

15. #242026-07-29

    SEALED ORDER Authorizing Expedited Discovery. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/29/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

16. #232026-07-29

    SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/29/2026. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

17. #222026-07-29

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery 16 is granted. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

18. #212026-07-28

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court requires that any motion for a temporary restraining order and/or asset freeze is accompanied by a declaration from an attorney of record that provides the following information. First, to demonstrate the immediate harm necessary to grant the drastic remedy of an ex parte temporary restraining order, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant has sold or offered to sell the allegedly infringing product(s) within the last two months and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Generally, evidence that a defendant has sold or offered to sell the infringing products within the last two months may include: (1) screenshots of the listings collected within the last two months; (2) screenshots older than two months with an attestation that the listings reflected in the screenshots have been checked within the last two months and were active; or (3) evidence of a purchase by a customer in Illinois within the last two months. Second, as relevant to personal jurisdiction, without which any temporary restraining order or asset freeze would be invalid, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant sold at least one allegedly infringing product to a customer in Illinois and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Here, "sold" means that the defendant accepted an order and payment for an allegedly infringing product to be shipped to Illinois. Third, to assure that Court that the rights of defendants who have not yet been served are being appropriately protected, the declaration must identify the case number(s) and assigned judge(s) for any pending case(s) brought by the plaintiff(s) against any of the named defendants, noting whether the intellectual property at issue was the same or different than in this case. If it is the same, the declaration should describe the disposition of the other case. The Court will address any motion for a temporary restraining order only after receipt of the described declaration, which can be filed contemporaneously with the motion.Additionally, to the extent Plaintiff also makes a motion for expedited discovery or for an order permitting electronic service of process, Plaintiff should submit a proposed order for that relief that is separate from the proposed order for the TRO and asset restraint. The proposed order for the TRO and asset restraint should name the relevant defendants directly in the order, without reference to Schedule A. Mailed notice. (ecw, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

19. 2026-07-27

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (axm, )

20. 2026-07-27

    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. (axm, )

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