2025-cv-01512

COMPLAINT filed by Sesame Workshop ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23079434.

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sesame Workshop

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sesame Workshop

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sesame Workshop by Martin Francis Trainor

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sesame Workshop by Sydney Paige Fenton

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sesame Workshop by Alexander Whang

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.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sara L. Ellis. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

NEW PARTIES: [REDACTED] added to case caption. Terminating The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

SUMMONS - ERROR UNPROCESSED due to Case caption on summons form does not match the face of the complaint.

NEW PARTIES: Big Tipper added to case caption. Terminating [REDACTED]

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The initial telephonic status conference in this matter is set for 4/15/2025 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to review the procedures and requirements for this conference on Judge Ellis' web site and to submit the required Initial Status Report by 4/8/2025. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

AMENDED complaint by Sesame Workshop against [REDACTED]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop Schedule A regarding amended complaint[13]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Sesame Workshop in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[15]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop Exhibit 3, Part 1 regarding declaration[17]

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MOTION by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Sesame Workshop in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[19], motion for miscellaneous relief[15], motion for miscellaneous relief[3] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/18/2025 at 09:45 AM.

DECLARATION of Paul Varley regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

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SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop Exhibit 3, Part 1 regarding declaration[22]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop to strike Certain Documents and for Leave to File Corrected Documents Instanter

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Plaintiff's motions for leave to file under seal [3], for entry of a temporary restraining order [15], and for electronic service of process [19]. The Court strikes the status date set for 4/15/2025 and resets it to 4/1/2025 at 9:45 AM. Plaintiff should file any motion for preliminary injunction and notice the motion for presentment at the next status date. The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to strike and for leave to file corrected documents instanter [24]. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/17/2025.

INJUNCTION BOND in the amount of $ 10,000 posted by Sesame Workshop (Document not scanned)

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Big Tipper by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) [REDACTED] by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant [REDACTED]

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sesame Workshop as to [REDACTED] on 3/24/2025, answer due 4/14/2025.

Declaration of Alexander Whang

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MOTION by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop for preliminary injunction

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MEMORANDUM by Sesame Workshop in support of motion for preliminary injunction[32]

Declaration of Martin F. Trainor

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NOTICE of Motion by Martin Francis Trainor for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[32] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/27/2025 at 01:30 PM.

ORDER: The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [32]. The Court strikes the status date set for 4/1/2025 and resets it to 4/24/2025 at 1:45 PM. No appearance required on 3/27/2025. Plaintiff should file any motion for default judgment and notice the motion for presentment at the next status date. The Court directs the Clerk to unseal all documents that were previously filed under seal. Plaintiff's counsel must add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/26/2025. Mailed notice

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 3/27/2025:Emailed notice

STATUS Report by Sesame Workshop

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Big Tipper by Longhao Wang

MOTION by Defendant Big Tipper for extension of time to file answer regarding amended complaint[13] Unopposed

NOTICE of Motion by Longhao Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[39] before Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 4/22/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: The Court grants Defendant's motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead [39]. Defendant's responsive pleading is due by 5/12/2025. The Court strikes the status date set for 4/24/2025 and resets it to 5/15/2025 at 1:30 PM. The parties should file a revised initial joint status report by 5/9/2025. If the parties file a stipulation of dismissal prior to the next status date, no appearance is required. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sesame Workshop as to a certain defendant

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Pursuant to notice of dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1) 42 this case is dismissed with prejudice. Telephone conference set for 5/15/2025 is stricken. Civil case terminated. Emailed notice