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

Summary

Netflix is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in Illinois federal court. The case targets entities identified in Schedule A for allegedly infringing Netflix's trademarks. Details on the specific marks or goods/services at issue are not yet public.

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Coverage vs reality meter

Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

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) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #182026-08-18

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motions for leave to file under seal 4 and for entry of a temporary restraining order 12 are taken under advisement. The court will issue a ruling via cm/ecf. Notices Mailed. (psm, ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

2. #172026-08-11

   NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file 4, motion for temporary restraining order, 12 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 8/18/2026 at 09:45 AM. (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

3. #162026-08-11

   SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding declaration 15 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

4. #152026-08-11

   DECLARATION of Jen Dirks regarding memorandum in support of motion 13 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

5. #142026-08-11

   DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 13 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

6. #132026-08-11

   MEMORANDUM by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 12 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

7. #122026-08-11

   MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

8. 2026-08-11

   CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (mam, )

9. 2026-08-11

   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, )

10. #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)

11. #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)

12. #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)

13. #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)

14. #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)

15. #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)

16. #52026-08-10

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

17. #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)

18. #32026-08-10

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

19. #22026-08-10

    SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint 1 (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

20. #12026-08-10

    COMPLAINT filed by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix US, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25508259. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

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