Maren Flagg v. Taylor Swift

Summary

Maren Flagg sues Taylor Swift for trademark infringement in federal court.

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

Coverage vs reality meter

Press coverage leans defendant-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet. 4 near-identical articles from 4 outlets ran within 0h, all plaintiff-favorable, with no court event to explain the burst — a possible coordinated push.

Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Maren Flagg (plaintiff) Does (defendant) Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc. (defendant) TAS Rights Management, LLC (defendant) UMG Recordings, Inc. (defendant) Taylor Swift (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #722026-10-09

   SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 57 SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF REGARDING THE USPTO SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 OFFICE ACTION filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Declaration of Jaymie Parkkinen, # 3 Exhibit 1 - USPTO Office Action, # 4 Proposed Order)(Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

2. #712026-10-09

   SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 44 (Supplemental Brief per Dkt.67) filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

3. #702026-10-09

   Joint STIPULATION for Hearing re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS 68 filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jaymie Parkkinen, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation)(Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

4. #692026-10-09

   NOTICE OF LODGING filed re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS 68 (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

5. #682026-10-09

   NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Leave to file SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. Motion set for hearing on 1/20/2027 at 01:30 PM before Judge Serena R. Murillo. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jaymie Parkkinen Pursuant to LR 7-3, # 2 Declaration of Jaymie Parkkinen in Opposition to Ds' MTD (Supplemental), # 3 Exhibit 20 - Sept. 23, 2026 Instagram Post, @taylorswift, # 4 Exhibit 21 - Sept. 25, 2026 Instagram Post, @taylorswift, # 5 Exhibit 22 - "Patient Zero" Video Screenshot, Pool And Rear Exterior, # 6 Exhibit 23 - 410 Trousdale Place Listing Photo, Pool And Rear Exterior, # 7 Exhibit 24 - "Patient Zero" Video Screenshot, Interior Hallway, # 8 Exhibit 25 - 410 Trousdale Place Listing Photo, Interior Hallway, # 9 Exhibit 26 - "Patient Zero" Video Screenshot, Front Exterior, # 10 Exhibit 27 - 410 Trousdale Place Listing Photo, Front Exterior, # 11 Exhibit 28 - Sept. 27, 2026 Variety Article, # 12 Exhibit 29 - Sept. 27, 2026 Rolling Stone Article, # 13 Exhibit 30 - Sept. 29, 2026 People Article, # 14 Exhibit 31 - Beverly Hills Film Permit, # 15 Exhibit 32 - FilmLA Permit, # 16 Exhibit 33 - Jil Hardin IMDb Page, # 17 Exhibit 34 - Jil Hardin "About" Page, # 18 Exhibit 35 - Jil Hardin "The Fate of Ophelia" Page, # 19 Exhibit 36 - Merman IMVDb Page, # 20 Exhibit 37 - Sept. 24, 2026 TikTok Video (Lodged), # 21 Exhibit 38 - Oct. 4, 2026 YouTube Video (Lodged), # 22 Exhibit 39 - Ex. 38 Screenshot, Los Angeles Skyline, # 23 Exhibit 40 - Ex. 38 Screenshot, End Card, # 24 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave) (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

6. #672026-09-30

   (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF SUBSEQUENT USPTO ACTION 65, DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE 66 ; REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING; AND CONTINUING HEARING ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 57 by Judge Serena R. Murillo: The Parties' supplemental briefs must be filed by October 9, 2026. The hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Dkt. 57) is hereby CONTINUED to December 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. (es) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

7. #662026-09-25

   STRICKEN SEE DKT. 67 RESPONSE filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.to Notice (Other) 65 (Wellman, Max) Modified on 9/30/2026 (es). (Entered: 09/25/2026)

8. #652026-09-24

   STRICKEN SEE DKT. 67 Notice OF SUBSEQUENT USPTO ACTION filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Sept. 22, 2026 USPTO Action)(Parkkinen, Jaymie) Modified on 9/30/2026 (es). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

9. #642026-09-23

   REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 57 Reply in Support of Request for Judicial Notice (Dkt. 57-4) filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

10. #632026-09-23

    REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 57 filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

11. #622026-09-16

    OPPOSITION in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 57 OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE [DKT. 57-4] filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

12. #612026-09-16

    OPPOSITION in Opposition to re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint 57 filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jaymie Parkkinen, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Elite Daily Article, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Elle Decor Article, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Swift IMDb Page, # 5 Exhibit 4 - LA Theatre Auditorium, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Oct. 20, 2025 Taylor Nation Instagram Post, # 7 Exhibit 6 - LA Theatre Powder Room, # 8 Exhibit 7 - Swift Sweatshirt Product Page, # 9 Exhibit 8 - Aug. 13, 2025 Swift Instagram Post, # 10 Exhibit 9 - Aug. 13, 2025 Swift Instagram Post, # 11 Exhibit 10 - Swift Photograph, # 12 Exhibit 11 - Swift T-Shirt Product Page, # 13 Exhibit 12 - Reuters Article, # 14 Exhibit 13 - Oct. 6, 2025 Taylor Nation TikTok Post, # 15 Exhibit 14 - LA Billboard Webpage, # 16 Exhibit 15 - Oct. 4, 2025 Taylor Nation TikTok Post, # 17 Exhibit 16 - DTLA Billboard Webpage, # 18 Exhibit 17 - TikTok Newsroom Page, # 19 Exhibit 18 - Oct. 1, 2025 Taylor Nation TikTok Post, # 20 Exhibit 19 - Petunia v Anastasia Beverly Hills Order, # 21 Proposed Order re Defendants' MTD & RJN)(Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

13. #602026-09-16

    NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Jaymie Parkkinen counsel for Plaintiff Maren Flagg. Changing Firm Name to Parkkinen PC. Filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

14. #592026-07-27

    STATUS REPORT RE: MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

15. #582026-07-21

    ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT 16 44 by Judge Serena R. Murillo. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. The parties shall file a joint status report as to why the Court should not deny as moot Plaintiff Maren Flagg's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. 16, considering Plaintiff has filed a First Amended Complaint, Dkt. 50, on or before August 3, 2026; and 2. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. Dkt. 44 . (lom) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

16. #572026-06-30

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/7/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Serena R. Murillo. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John R. Dorris, Jr., # 2 Declaration of Daniel Getz, # 3 Declaration of Matt Young, # 4 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint, # 5 Exhibit 1 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 6 Exhibit 2 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 7 Exhibit 3 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 8 Exhibit 4 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 9 Exhibit 5 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 10 Exhibit 6 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 11 Exhibit 7 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 12 Exhibit 8 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 13 Exhibit 9 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 14 Exhibit 10 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 15 Exhibit 11 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 16 Exhibit 12 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 17 Exhibit 13 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 18 Exhibit 14 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 19 Exhibit 15 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 20 Exhibit 16 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 21 Exhibit 17 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 22 Exhibit 18 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 23 Exhibit 19 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 24 Exhibit 20 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 25 Exhibit 21 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 26 Exhibit 22 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 27 Exhibit 23 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 28 Exhibit 24 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 29 Exhibit 25 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 30 Exhibit 26 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 31 Exhibit 27 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 32 Exhibit 28 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 33 Exhibit 29 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 34 Exhibit 30 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 35 Exhibit 31 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 36 Declaration of Max N. Wellman, # 37 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Max N. Wellman, # 38 Proposed Order on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint) (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

17. #562026-06-26

    ORDER by Judge Serena R. Murillo: granting 54 Non-Resident Attorney Maria R. Sinatra APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc., designating Max N. Wellman as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (sbou) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

18. #552026-06-26

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER for Court Smart (CS).Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (jmo) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

19. 2026-06-26

    Appear Pro Hac Vice

20. #542026-06-25

    APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Maria R. Sinatra to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-42631781) filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

21. #532026-06-22

    NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 5/27/2026 2:00 p.m. re Transcript 52 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ym) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/22/2026)

22. #522026-06-22

    TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 5/27/2026 2:00 p.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: JAMS Certified Transcription, phone number (661) 609-4528. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/13/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/23/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/21/2026. (ym) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

23. #512026-06-22

    TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Max Wellman at mnwellman@venable.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

24. 2026-06-22

    Notice of Filing Transcript

25. #502026-06-16

    FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Does, Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg(Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

26. #492026-05-29

    SEALED DOCUMENT Declaration of Joseph Schmidt re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,, 46 filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc..(Wellman, Max) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

27. #482026-05-29

    SEALED DOCUMENT Declaration of Joshua Doebler re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,, 46 filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc..(Wellman, Max) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

28. #472026-05-27

    MINUTES of Motion for Preliminary Injunction 16 held before Judge Serena R. Murillo. The motion hearing is held. The Court takes the motion under submission. Separate order to issue. Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Jaymie Parkkinen. Attorney for Defendant(s): Douglas Baldridge, Katherine Morrone. Courtroom Deputy: Gabriela Garcia. Time in Court: 31 mins. Court Reporter: CourtSmart. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (gga) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

29. 2026-05-27

    Motion Hearing

30. #462026-05-26

    ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL 38 by Judge Serena R. Murillo Granting 38 APPLICATION to Seal Document: Accordingly, the Court, having considered Defendants' Unopposed Application for Leave to File Under Seal, Dkt. 38, and related filings, Dkt. 39, 39-1, 39-2, and finding good cause therefor, hereby GRANTS the Application, Dkt. 38, and ORDERS as follows: 1. Defendants may file under seal the unredacted versions of the Declarations of Joshua Doebler and Joseph Schmidt in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, See Dkt. 39; and 2. Redacted versions of the two aforementioned Declarations shall remain publicly filed on the Docket, See Dkt. 40, 40-96, 40-97. (bm) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

31. #452026-05-26

    Notice REGARDING DEFENDANTS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 7-3 filed by Plaintiff Maren Flagg. (Parkkinen, Jaymie) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

32. #442026-05-26

    NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Bravado International Group Merchandising Services Inc., Taylor Swift, TAS Rights Management, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/5/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Serena R. Murillo. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John R. Dorris, Jr. in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 5 Exhibit 3 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 6 Exhibit 4 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 7 Exhibit 5 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 8 Exhibit 6 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 9 Exhibit 7 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 10 Exhibit 8 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 11 Exhibit 9 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 12 Exhibit 10 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 13 Exhibit 11 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 14 Exhibit 12 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 15 Exhibit 13 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 16 Exhibit 14 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 17 Exhibit 15 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 18 Exhibit 16 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 19 Exhibit 17 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 20 Exhibit 18 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 21 Exhibit 19 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 22 Exhibit 20 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 23 Exhibit 21 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 24 Exhibit 22 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 25 Exhibit 23 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 26 Declaration of Katherine Wright Morrone in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 27 Exhibit A to Declaration of Katherine Wright Morrone in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 28 Proposed Order on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) (Wellman, Max) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

33. #432026-05-13

    RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Maren Flaggto Objection/Opposition (Motion related),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, [40] PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS, DKT. 40-85 (Parkkinen, Jaymie)

34. #422026-05-13

    NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Reply (Motion related),,,, [41] (Parkkinen, Jaymie)

35. 2026-04-16

    Appear Pro Hac Vice

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