Universal City Studios LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Summary
Universal City Studios sues partnerships for trademark infringement involving counterfeit or unauthorized use of Universal marks.
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Counsel of record
- Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd.Amy Crout Ziegler, Justin R. Gaudio
- Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.Kahlia Roe Halpern, Luana Faria De Souza
- Court
- ILND
- Docket no.
- 1:26-cv-03663
- Nature of suit
- Trademark
- Judge
- Joan H. Lefkow
- Filed
- 2026-04-02
- Last filing
- 2026-06-11
- Terminated
- 2026-08-11
Cause
15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Entities in this case
Parties
Universal City Studios Productions LLLP (plaintiff) Universal City Studios LLC (plaintiff) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (defendant)
Docket entries
- #552026-06-11
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to a certain Defendant (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
- #542026-06-09
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: The status hearing set for 6/10/2026 is stricken and reset to 8/12/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 2201. If a stipulation of dismissal is filed prior to the next status hearing, no appearance will be required. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #532026-06-09
Notice of Settlement by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- #522026-06-04
FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 47 as to a certain Defendant (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
- #512026-06-04
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to certain Defendants (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
- #502026-06-02
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: The status hearing set for 6/3/2026 is stricken and reset to 6/10/2026 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 2201. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
- #492026-05-28
FULL SATISFACTION of Judgment regarding order 47 as to a certain Defendant (Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
- #482026-05-18
NOTICE of withdrawal of bond 28 by John Summerfield. (qrtr, ) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
- #472026-05-14
FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow on 5/14/2026. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
- #462026-05-14
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow: Motion for entry of default and default judgment 43 is granted against defaulting defendants. Enter Order. Defendant duobeite remains in the case. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
- #452026-05-13
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 44 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Gaudio, Justin) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
- #442026-05-13
MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for entry of default,, motion for default judgment, 43 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
- #432026-05-13
MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for entry of default, MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for default judgment as to all Defendants with the exception of certain Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
- #422026-05-13
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to certain Defendants (Halpern, Kahlia) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
- 2026-04-16
party added
- 2026-04-16
NEW PARTIES: A1GHLXZGFKRW12, ABZIRK9CBVM1S, AF2ZO0OL72U1, BaiYongQiangh, DQIM-US, FFIVV, Gaoin, GAUPXIN, Holiday Deals Today 7 days, Huizhou Hengmuge Pet Products Co., Ltd., IHGYT, Kaluofan, kyoryuger US, LCRSNMBSRA, LDATYLBATY, LianShengLisna, Lin-Yu, meekoo online, moncion, Party Time USA, Peakoria, Shang yun, SLQT001, Trendorastore, Youmi Electronic Commerce, zhaochenmeibaihuodian, can1-x, can2-x, duobeite, yuanqing68_8, Bayyon Flag Store, Boutique Clothing Store., BOXIANGTAIFUSHI, huaSX Ltd., Interesting shops, Jicai Shun trading Co., LTD, Perfect Space, xiamenqiansicang, XiAng, Xu Pingyang, ZhiPinn and ZOYOUE added to case caption. (Gaudio, Justin)
- 2026-04-02
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (vkm, )
- 2026-04-02
clerk's notice
- 2026-04-02
case assigned
- 2026-04-02
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. (vkm, )
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