2025-cv-03105

COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23250844.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for leave to file under seal

CIVIL Cover Sheet

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

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.

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Rachel S Miller

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC by Lucas Allen Peterson

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable Steven C. Seeger for all further proceedings pursuant to the provisions of 28 USC 294(b). Mailed notice.

(Request for Reassignment)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for temporary restraining order 12

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 13

DECLARATION of Jack Schecter regarding memorandum in support of motion 13

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration 15

Exhibit 3-1

(Exhibit 3-2)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 17

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion 18

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The motion for leave to file under seal (Dckt. No. [3]) is hereby denied for the reasons stated by the Court in Zorro Productions, Inc. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A (23-cv-5761). The motion for a temporary restraining order (Dckt. No. [12]) is hereby denied. Plaintiff failed to submit a proposed order to the proposed order inbox, in violation of this Court's Standing Order. The motion for electronic service of process under Rule 4(f)(3) (Dckt. No. [17]) is hereby granted. Plaintiff must file a status report or a motion for default by May 6, 2025. Mailed notice

AMENDED complaint by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC against A2BHFS0319N1FP and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

(Exhibit 1)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for discovery (Expedited)

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[23]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[24]

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 1 regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for discovery (Expedited) [22]

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery (Dckt. No. [22]) is hereby granted. Plaintiff's motion for electronic service of process under Rule 4(f)(3) (Dckt. No. [23]) is hereby granted. Plaintiff must serve process within three weeks of the entry of this order, and must promptly file an affidavit of service. The Court expects Plaintiff to move the case along in a timely manner. If Defendant misses the deadline to respond to the complaint, then Plaintiff must file a motion for the entry of default and default judgment within two business days. Defendant must respond to a motion for default within two weeks. The Court reminds Plaintiff of the need to submit a Word version of a proposed judgment to the proposed order inbox, Proposed_Order_Seeger@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff must serve a copy of this order and file a certificate of service. A failure to comply will lead to appropriate relief, including dismissal or the entry of judgment. Mailed notice (gel,)

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) A2BHFS0319N1FP by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant A2BHFS0319N1FP

STATUS Report per [20] by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed Plaintiff's statement. (Dckt. No. [30]). Plaintiff is awaiting receipt of contact information for Defendant from Amazon. Plaintiff must file a status report by May 21, 2025. Plaintiff must serve process within two business days of receiving contact information for Defendant A2BHFS0319N1FP. If Defendant misses the deadline to respond to the complaint, Plaintiff must file a motion for the entry of default and default judgment no later than two business days after that deadline. A response to the motion for default judgment is due two weeks later. The Court reminds Plaintiff of the need to submit a Word version of a proposed judgment to the proposed order inbox, Proposed_Order_Seeger@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff must serve a copy of this order and file a certificate of service. A failure to comply will lead to appropriate relief, including dismissal or the entry of judgment. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to A2BHFS0319N1FP on 5/14/2025, answer due 6/4/2025.

Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson

Exhibit A

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC regarding order on motion for discovery, order on motion for miscellaneous relief, text entry, [27]

Exhibit A

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC regarding text entry, [31]

Exhibit A

STATUS Report per [31] by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed the status report. (Dckt. No. [35]) The response to the complaint is due by June 4, 2025. The Court reminds Plaintiff that the motion for entry of default and default judgment is due by June 6, 2025. A response is due two weeks later. The Court reminds Plaintiff to submit a Word version of the proposed judgment to the proposed order inbox, proposed_order_seeger@ilnd.uscourts.gov. A failure to comply will lead to appropriate relief, including dismissal or the entry of judgment. The Court directs Plaintiff to serve a copy of this order and file a certificate of service. Mailed notice

CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC regarding text entry, [36]

Exhibit A

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to A2BHFS0319N1FP

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed the notice of voluntary dismissal (Dckt. No. 38), which is self-effectuating under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The case is closed. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.