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

Summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is suing astrobotmerch.com and related defendants for trademark infringement over the Astro Bot brand. The lawsuit targets unauthorized merchandise using Sony's distinctive robot character mark. Sony is seeking to stop the counterfeit sales and protect its gaming IP.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (plaintiff) astrobotmerch.com (defendant) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #402025-04-18

   FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings on 4/18/2025. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

2. #392025-04-18

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: No remaining defendant has responded to plaintiff's motion for entry of default judgment. Accordingly, the motion 34 is granted. Based on the evidence submitted by plaintiff and the admission of liability by virtue of the default, plaintiff has established that a permanent injunction should be entered. The infringement of plaintiff's marks irreparably harms plaintiff and confuses the public. This infringement was willful and statutory damages are awarded. After considering the nature of the products, the price point, the absence of any concrete evidence of lost profits or high-volume infringement by defendants (plaintiff has failed to seek an accounting of profits), the value of plaintiff's brand, and the need to deter infringement that is easily committed and difficult to stop, the Court concludes that $50,000 is an appropriate award of statutory damages. Enter Final Judgment Order. All pending deadlines and hearings are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

3. #382025-03-18

   CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC regarding text entry,, 37 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Peterson, Lucas) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

4. #372025-03-17

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion 34 for entry of default and default judgment against all defendants. All remaining defendants have failed either to plead or to otherwise appear to defend against this action. Accordingly, an order of default is entered under Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Any objections to the motion for entry of default judgment must be filed on or before 4/4/25. If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. Mailed notice (cc, ) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

5. #362025-03-12

   DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 35 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

6. #352025-03-12

   MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for entry of default,, motion for default judgment, 34 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

7. #342025-03-12

   MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for default judgment as to all Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

8. #332025-03-03

   PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings on 3/3/2025. Mailed notice (cc, ) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

9. #322025-03-03

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction 26 is granted. Plaintiff's filings establish that it has acted expeditiously to protect its interests and that there remains a significant risk defendants will transfer relevant assets beyond the Court's reach. For these reasons, as well as the reasons provided in the whole of plaintiff's filings and as stated by the Court in connection with entry of the TRO, the Court is persuaded that plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for a preliminary injunction. In addition, the Court finds that the balance of harms favors plaintiff and that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest by, among other things, protecting consumers from the marketing of counterfeit goods. Plaintiff has also certified and established that it provided electronic notice to defendants of the pendency of this action and the motion, but no objection to the motion for a preliminary injunction has been filed on behalf of any defendant. Enter preliminary injunction order. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to ensure that all defendants listed on Schedule A are added to the court's docket within five business days. The Clerk is requested to unseal any previously-sealed documents. If plaintiff intends to move for an order of default and default judgment, plaintiff shall file its motion on or before 3/28/25. The 3/21/25 tracking status hearing is stricken and re-set to 4/18/25 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice (cc, ) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

10. 2025-03-03

    NEW PARTIES: astrobotmerch.com added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin)

11. #302025-02-10

    CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC regarding text entry,,,, 29 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Peterson, Lucas) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

12. #292025-02-10

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Before the Court is plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction 26 . In connection with that motion, plaintiff must serve all remaining defendants with the following statement: "The Court has taken the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement and will consider the motion unopposed if no defendant appears and objects by or before February 20, 2025." If no objections are filed by that date, the Court will consider the motion unopposed. Plaintiff must serve this minute order upon all remaining defendants within one business day of its entry on the docket and must promptly file proof of that service. For the reasons stated in the Court's order entering the TRO, the TRO is extended to and including the date upon which the Court adjudicates the motion for a preliminary injunction. See H-D Mich., LLC v. Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A., 694 F.3d 827, 843-45 (7th Cir. 2012). Because this extension exceeds the maximum duration for a TRO under Fed.R.Civ.P. 65(b), this extension "becomes in effect a preliminary injunction that is appealable, but the order remains effective." Id. at 844. Mailed notice (cc, ) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

13. #312025-02-07

    SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (tg, ) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

14. #282025-02-07

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 2/7/2025, answer due 2/28/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson, # 2 Exhibit A)(Peterson, Lucas) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

15. #272025-02-07

    MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction 26 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel S. Miller)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

16. #262025-02-07

    MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 02/07/2025)

17. 2025-02-04

    SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (men, )

18. #252025-01-31

    Registry Deposit Information Form by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

19. 2025-01-22

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (lj, )

20. 2025-01-22

    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. (lj, )

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