Netflix, Inc. v. FGUJSNQP

Summary

Netflix is suing FGUJSNQP and associated partnerships for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in federal court in Illinois. The case targets unauthorized use of Netflix's trademarks, likely involving counterfeit branding, domain names, or streaming service knockoffs designed to confuse 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) FGUJSNQP (defendant) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #192026-08-25

   MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (rc, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

2. #182026-08-24

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and plaintiff's notice of dismissal 17, this action is being dismissed without prejudice. All pending motions and deadlines are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel,) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

3. #172026-08-21

   NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. as to Defendant FGUJSNQP (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

4. #162026-08-11

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: This case has been assigned to Judge LaShonda A. Hunt. All attorneys and self-represented ("pro se") parties are required to review the case procedures posted on the Court's webpage, including the requirements to set motions for in-person presentment on at least 3 business days' notice and propose an agreed briefing schedule for opposed motions. Filings that do not comply with the Local Rules or Judge Hunt's case procedures may be summarily stricken. In light of Plaintiffs' notice of withdrawal 13, Plaintiffs' motion to seal 4 is withdrawn and the Clerk's Office is directed to unseal the documents filed at 2 and 3 . A status report regarding next steps in this matter is due by 9/2/26, if other appropriate relief has not been sought by that date. Further case management dates will be set as appropriate. Mailed notice (gel,) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

5. #152026-08-11

   MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (vjd, ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

6. #142026-08-11

   MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (vjd, ) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

7. #132026-08-10

   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: 08/10/2026)

8. #122026-08-10

   AMENDED complaint by Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix US, LLC against FGUJSNQP and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

9. #112026-08-10

   ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Madeline Halgren (Halgren, Madeline) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

10. #102026-08-10

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

11. #92026-08-10

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

12. #82026-08-10

    ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

13. #72026-08-10

    Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

14. #62026-08-10

    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: 08/10/2026)

15. #52026-08-10

    CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

16. #42026-08-10

    MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

17. #32026-08-10

    EXHIBIT 2 by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Main Document 3 replaced on 8/11/2026) (td, ). Modified on 8/12/2026 (jh, ). (Entered: 08/10/2026)

18. #22026-08-10

    SCHEDULE A 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 8/11/2026) (td, ). Modified on 8/12/2026 (jh, ). (Entered: 08/10/2026)

19. 2026-08-10

    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. (axm, )

20. 2026-08-10

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (axm, )

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