Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. v. Turtle Wow

Summary

Blizzard Entertainment sues Turtle Wow for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of World of Warcraft game content.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

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

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Docket entries

1. #652026-06-01

   No description on file

2. #642026-05-29

   NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Maros Betko, Jamey Diepbrink, Does, Alex Julev, Stefan Kostov, Marco Kretas, Eric Mauser, Cosmin Pop, Yulia Savko, Turtle Wow. (Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

3. #632026-05-29

   STIPULATED PERMANENT INJUNCTION 62 filed by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Pursuant to the stipulation between Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ("Blizzard") and Defendant Jesse Lautenbach (erroneously sued as "Jesse Lautenback" ) ("Defendant" or "Lautenbach"), (collectively, the "Parties"), and good cause appearing IT HEREBY IS ORDERED THAT: 1. Defendant, all persons acting under Defendants direction or control (including but not limited to Def endants agents, representatives, and employees), and those persons or companies in active concert or participation with Defendant who receive actual notice of this Order by personal service or otherwise, shall immediately and permanently cease and desist from any of the following: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). (aco)

4. #622026-05-29

   Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Defendant Jesse Lautenbach (erroneously sued as Jesse Lautenback) and Permanent Injunction filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Stipulated Permanent Injunction)(Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

5. #612026-04-15

   MINUTES IN CHAMBERS ORDER MOVING CASE TO INACTIVE CALENDAR PENDING SETTLEMENT by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. The Court, having received the Notice of Settlement, filed April 10, 2026, vacates all previously set dates. The Court moves the matter to the inactive calendar pending finalization of settlement. The parties shall proceed with the settlement as outlined in the notice. Should the settlement not be finalized within the designated time, the parties shall notify the Court, in writing, and request that the matter be restored to the active calendar. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (aco) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

6. #602026-04-15

   CONSENT JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AGAINST DEFENDANT JOSIAH ZIMMER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Pursuant to the Parties' Stipulation, the Court hereby orders that judgment is entered against Defendant Josiah Zimmer ("Defendant") . IT IS HEREBY FOUND, ORDERED, AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. Judgment hereby is entered in favor of Blizzard against Defendant on all of Blizzard's remaining causes of action against Zimmer. 2. Defendant, all persons acting under Defendant's direction or control (including but not limited to Defendant's agents, representatives, and employees), and those persons or companies in active concert or participation with Defendant who receive actual notice of this Order by personal service or otherwise, shall immediately and permanently cease and desist from any of the following: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). RE: Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Defendant Josiah Zimmer and Permanent Injunction, 57 . (aco)

7. #592026-04-15

   CONSENT JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION AGAINST DEFENDANT AFKCRAFT LTD. by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Pursuant to the Parties' Stipulation, the Court hereby orders that judgment is entered against Defendant AFKCraft Ltd. ("Defendant") as follows: IT IS HEREBY FOUND, ORDERED, AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. Judgment hereby is entered in favor of Blizzard against Defendant on Blizzard's First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Causes of Action. 2. Defendant, all per sons acting under Defendant's direction or control (including but not limited to Defendant's agents, representatives, and employees), and those persons or companies in active concert or participation with Defendant who receive actual notice of this Order by personal service or otherwise, shall immediately and permanently cease and desist from any of the following: (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS). RE: Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Defendant AFKCraft Ltd. and Permanent Injunction, 56 . (aco)

8. #582026-04-10

   NOTICE of Settlement and Request to Stay Action filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

9. #572026-04-10

   Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Defendant Josiah Zimmer and Permanent Injunction filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction)(Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

10. #562026-04-10

    Joint STIPULATION for Judgment as to Defendant AFKCraft Ltd. and Permanent Injunction filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction)(Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

11. #552026-04-07

    ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. RE: Joint STIPULATION for Order to Extend 54 . (aco) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

12. #542026-04-03

    Joint STIPULATION for Order to Extend (1) The Court's Schedule Regarding Jurisdictional Discovery on Afkcraft, LTD., and (2) the Response Date for Defendants Eric Mauser and Stefan Kostov filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marc E. Mayer, # 2 Proposed Order on Joint Stipulation to Extend Court's Schedule Regarding Jurisdictional Discovery on Afkcraft, LTD., and the Response Date for Defendants Eric Mauser and Stefan Kostov)(Mayer, Marc) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

13. #532026-02-23

    ORDER ON SECOND JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Defendant Stefan Kostov shall have up to and including April 6, 2026 to file an answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. (chk) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

14. #522026-02-23

    ORDER ON SECOND JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8-3) by Judge Stephen V. Wilson. Pursuant to the Joint Stipulation of the Parties, IT IS ORDERED that: 1. Defendant Eric Mauser shall have up to and including April 6, 2026 to file an answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. (aco) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

15. #512026-02-20

    Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 04/06/2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Second Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by More Than 30 Days - Kostov)(Shepherd, Hannah) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

16. #502026-02-19

    Second STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 04/06/2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Second Joint Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint by More Than 30 Days - Mauser)(Shepherd, Hannah) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

17. 2025-11-19

    No description on file

18. 2025-10-22

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19. 2025-10-14

    No description on file

20. 2025-10-06

    No description on file

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