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

Summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is suing Weiyufeng and related entities for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in federal court in Illinois. The case targets alleged unauthorized use of Sony's trademarks, likely connected to PlayStation or other gaming intellectual property. The lawsuit seeks to stop the defendants' infringing activities and recover damages.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (plaintiff) The Individuals and Entities Operating Weiyufeng (defendant) Weiyufeng (defendant) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #332025-06-24

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis:Per plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 32, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1), defendant Weiyugeng is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. (ca, ) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

2. #322025-06-24

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to Weiyufeng (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

3. #312025-06-16

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: The docket reflects that defendant has been served 28 but has not entered an appearance or answered or otherwise responded to plaintiff's complaint. Given these circumstances, the Court vacates the 6/17/25 status hearing. The 6/24/25 deadline for plaintiff to file a motion for entry of default 30 stands (ca, ) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

4. #302025-05-22

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's initial status report 29, which reports that defendant was not served until 5/20/25. Defendant's answer or response to plaintiff's complaint is now due 6/10/25 28 . The Court therefore resets the initial status hearing to 6/17/25 at 9:30 a.m. If the defendant has not appeared by that date, plaintiff is directed to file a motion for entry of default by 6/24/25. (ca, ) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

5. #292025-05-20

   STATUS Report (initial) by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

6. #282025-05-20

   SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Individuals and Entities Operating Weiyufeng on 5/20/2025, answer due 6/10/2025; Weiyufeng on 5/20/2025, answer due 6/10/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson, # 2 Exhibit A)(Peterson, Lucas) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

7. #272025-04-18

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Plaintiff's counsel contacted the Courtroom Deputy by email requesting time to effectuate service. The status hearing set for 4/24/25 is reset for 5/27/25 at 9:30 a.m. The joint status report is now due by 5/20/25. (ca, ) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

8. #262025-03-19

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: At the request of counsel, the initial status hearing set for 3/25/25 is reset for 4/24/25 at 9:30 a.m. The joint status report is now due by 4/17/25. (ca, ) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

9. #252025-03-12

   SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (khg, ) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

10. #232025-03-11

    ORDER Signed by the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis on 3/11/25.(ca, ) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

11. #222025-03-11

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis: Plaintiff's motions for expedited discovery and electronic service of process [17, 18] are granted. No appearance is required on 3/13/25. The Court finds that expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants. The Court also finds that electronic service does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with the online marketplace defendants. The Court decides these issues, however, without the benefit of adversarial presentation. If any defendant were to appear and object, the Court will take a fresh look at the issues of electronic service and expedited discovery as well as any issues related to personal jurisdiction. Enter Order. (ca, ) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

12. #212025-03-10

    NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 18, motion for discovery 17 before Honorable Georgia N Alexakis on 3/13/2025 at 09:30 AM. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

13. #202025-03-10

    DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 19 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

14. #192025-03-10

    MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 18 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

15. #182025-03-10

    MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

16. #172025-03-10

    MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for discovery Expedited (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

17. #162025-01-30

    EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, 15 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

18. #152025-01-30

    AMENDED complaint by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC against Weiyufeng, The Individuals and Entities Operating Weiyufeng and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

19. 2025-01-29

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Georgia N Alexakis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (lj, )

20. 2025-01-29

    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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