Clivilles v. Williams

Summary

Robert Clivilles is suing Freedom Williams Media Group, Big Mac Entertainment, Freedom Williams Entertainment, and Freedom Williams over trademark infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of a trademark associated with Clivilles. The case involves multiple defendants and Does 1–20, suggesting potential widespread infringement.

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Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Robert Clivilles (plaintiff) Freedom Williams Media Group, Inc. (defendant) Does 1 through 20 (defendant) Big Mac Entertainment, LLC (defendant) Freedom Williams Entertainment, LLC (defendant) Freedom Williams (defendant)

Docket entries

1. 2026-10-15

   Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

2. 2026-10-15

   ORDER granting 21 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Complaint -- The extension request is granted. The October 15, 2026 deadline for the filing of an Amended Complaint is extended to October 29, 2026. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 10/15/2026. (EBW)

3. 2026-10-02

   Mediation Instructions

4. 2026-10-02

   MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS: Counsel should consult to select a mediator and schedule the initial mediation session by contacting their chosen mediator. Once scheduled, counsel must file their selection using the Selection Mediator Form. A list of EDNY Panel Mediators is available on the Court's website. EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.8(e)(3) available on the Court's website. **Please note mediator rates increased on 1/2/2026. Any mediation scheduled after 1/2/2026 is subject to the increased mediator rate.** Mediation is a confidential process. The Confidentiality Stipulation available on the Court's website must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the mediator. This document is maintained by the mediator and parties and not the ADR Department. Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report for the ADR Department due by to the ADR Department.Please consult Procedures of the Mediation Program for the Eastern District of New York for detailed information about mediation procedure and practice. (JR)

5. 2026-10-01

   ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation: The case is referred to the Eastern District of New York's court-annexed mediation program. The mediation shall be completed by December 4, 2026. Selection of Mediator due by November 2, 2026. The parties shall file a joint status report within two weeks of the conclusion of mediation. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 10/1/2026. (AD)

6. 2026-10-01

   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Diane Gujarati: Conference held on October 1, 2026. Pro se Plaintiff Robert Clivilles appeared. William R. Claiborne appeared on behalf of Defendants. Case called. Discussion held. As set forth on the record, (1) the motions filed at ECF Nos. 3, 8, and 9 were withdrawn without prejudice; (2) the Court set a deadline of October 15, 2026 for the filing of an Amended Complaint and informed Plaintiff that an Amended Complaint would replace entirely the current Complaint; (3) the Court reminded the parties to comply with the Court's Individual Practice Rules; and (4) the Court indicated that it would refer the parties to mediation. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Minute Entry to Plaintiff. (Court Reporter Jamie Stanton.) (AD)

7. 2026-10-01

   Order Referring Case to Mediation

8. 2026-10-01

   Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

9. 2026-09-25

   ORDER denying 16 MOTION to Appear by Telephone/Video -- Pro se Plaintiff's request for permission to appear by video at the conference scheduled for October 1, 2026 or, in the alternative, for an adjournment of the conference, see ECF No. 16, is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 9/25/2026. (BLC)

10. 2026-09-25

    Order on Motion to Appear by Telephone/Video

11. 2026-09-23

    ORDER -- The Motion of Charles F. Schmitt for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 10 is granted, in light of the supplemental filing that includes an amended Affidavit and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Florida. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $200 filing fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-Goldenberg on 9/23/2026. (CBG)

12. 2026-09-23

    Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

13. 2026-09-21

    Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

14. 2026-09-21

    ORDER -- The Motion of William R. Claiborne for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 7 is granted, in light of the supplemental filing that includes an amended Affidavit and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Georgia. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $200 filing fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-Goldenberg on 9/21/2026. (CBG)

15. 2026-09-18

    SCHEDULING ORDER -- A conference will be held on October 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. before Judge Diane Gujarati in Courtroom 4B South. The parties shall appear 15 minutes prior to the conference and shall check in with the courtroom deputy. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 9/18/2026. (BLC)

16. 2026-09-18

    Scheduling Order

17. 2026-09-15

    Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

18. 2026-09-15

    ORDER deferring ruling on Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 7, 10 . Local Civil Rule 1.3(k) requires that an attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice must state in the affidavit whether they have had a felony conviction. Local Civil Rule 1.3(k) also requires "a certificate of the court for each of the states in which the applicant is a member of the bar that has been issued within 30 days of filing and states that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of that state court" (emphasis added). Counsel submitted certificates of good standing from district courts as opposed to state courts. Counsel are respectfully directed to file revised applications and certificates of good standing from the highest state courts in which they are admitted, or a status update by September 29, 2026. Counsel should use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file their revised submission. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-Goldenberg on 9/15/2026. (CBG)

19. 2026-09-10

    Order(Other)

20. 2026-09-10

    ORDER re 3, 9 -- Any response to the motions filed at ECF Nos. 3 and 9 shall be filed by 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order and of the docket sheet to pro se Plaintiff. Ordered by Judge Diane Gujarati on 9/10/2026. (BLC)

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