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

Summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case targets defendants identified on a confidential schedule, suggesting organized counterfeiting or unauthorized use of Sony's marks—likely PlayStation or related gaming trademarks. The suit seeks to stop infringing activity 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 Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #192026-08-20

   MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (axm, ) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

2. #182026-08-20

   MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (Attachments: # 1 Trademark Exhibit 1, # 2 Trademark Exhibit 2)(axm, ) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

3. #172026-08-19

   NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order 12, motion for leave to file 4 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/26/2026 at 09:45 AM. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

4. #162026-08-19

   SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 regarding declaration 15 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

5. #152026-08-19

   DECLARATION of Sarah MacDonald regarding memorandum in support of motion 13 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

6. #142026-08-19

   DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 13 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

7. #132026-08-19

   MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

8. #122026-08-19

   MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

9. #112026-08-19

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Trevor Christian Talhami (Talhami, Trevor) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

10. #102026-08-19

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Rachel S Miller (Miller, Rachel) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

11. #92026-08-19

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

12. #82026-08-19

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

13. #72026-08-19

    Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

14. #62026-08-19

    NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

15. #52026-08-19

    CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

16. #42026-08-19

    MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

17. #32026-08-19

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

18. #22026-08-19

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Schedule A regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

19. 2026-08-19

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (mam, )

20. 2026-08-19

    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. (mam, )

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