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

Summary

Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement in federal court in Illinois. The case centers on unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit streaming services, merchandise, or domain names trading on the Netflix brand. Netflix is seeking to protect its iconic trademark rights and stop the defendants from capitalizing on its brand identity.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC (plaintiff) Netflix US, LLC (plaintiff) Netflix Studios, LLC (plaintiff) Netflix, Inc. (plaintiff) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #152026-04-28

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i) 14, this matter is concluded. Plaintiff is advised that should it seek to reassert the same claim against any of the original defendants in this case, it must file a new case and indicate on the civil coversheet that the case is related to this case. All future dates and deadlines are stricken; all pending motions denied as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (ber, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

2. #142026-04-27

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to all Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

3. #132026-04-27

   MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials Modified on 4/27/2026 (man, ). (Entered: 04/27/2026)

4. #122026-04-27

   MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (man, ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

5. #112026-04-24

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Madeline Halgren (Halgren, Madeline) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

6. #102026-04-24

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

7. #92026-04-24

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

8. #82026-04-24

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

9. #72026-04-24

   Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

10. #62026-04-24

    NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

11. #52026-04-24

    CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

12. #42026-04-24

    MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

13. #32026-04-24

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3-1, # 2 Exhibit 3-2)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

14. #22026-04-24

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

15. #12026-04-24

    COMPLAINT filed by Netflix, Inc., Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25030674. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

16. 2026-04-24

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (vw)

17. 2026-04-24

    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. (vw)

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