Netflix, Inc. v. Kaize Digital

Summary

Netflix is suing Kaize Digital and associated partnerships for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case targets alleged unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit streaming services, knockoff branding, or misuse of the Netflix name or logo to deceive consumers.

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Cause

15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)

Entities in this case

Parties

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

Docket entries

1. #172026-07-28

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal 16, this action is being dismissed without prejudice. All pending motions and deadlines are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel,) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

2. #162026-07-27

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to Defendant Kaize Digital (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

3. #152026-07-20

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: This case has been assigned to Judge LaShonda A. Hunt. In light of Plaintiff's Notice of Withdrawal and Amended Complaint, 13 14, the Clerk's office is directed, forthwith, to unseal the document(s) filed at 2 and 3 . The Clerk's office is also directed to update the caption to reflect that the Defendant in this case is "Kaize Digital". By 8/3/26, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report proposing next steps in this case, if no other appropriate relief has been sought by that date. Failure to comply with this order will result in the case being dismissed for want of prosecution and non-compliance with court orders. Mailed notice (gel,) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

4. #142026-07-17

   Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

5. #132026-07-17

   AMENDED complaint by Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC against Kaize Digital and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

6. #122026-07-16

   MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt for all further proceedings pursuant to IOP 13(f)(1). Mailed notice (Attachments: # 1 Request for Reassignment) (man, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

7. #112026-07-15

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Madeline Halgren (Halgren, Madeline) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

8. #102026-07-15

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

9. #92026-07-15

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

10. #82026-07-15

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

11. #72026-07-15

    Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

12. #62026-07-15

    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: 07/15/2026)

13. #52026-07-15

    CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

14. #42026-07-15

    MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

15. #32026-07-15

    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) (Main Document 3 replaced on 7/20/2026) (td, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/20/2026) (td, ). (Attachment 2 replaced on 7/20/2026) (td, ). Modified on 7/21/2026 (axk, ). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

16. #22026-07-15

    EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Main Document 2 replaced on 7/20/2026) (td, ). Modified on 7/21/2026 (axk, ). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

17. #12026-07-15

    COMPLAINT filed by Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25384432. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

18. 2026-07-15

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (eak, )

19. 2026-07-15

    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. (eak, )

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