2025-cv-04253

COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23367645.

Exhibit 1

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

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (qrtr,)

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. (qrtr,)

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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[11]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[12]

DECLARATION of Jack Schecter regarding memorandum in support of motion[12]

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-3 regarding declaration[14]

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[16]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[17]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[3], motion for temporary restraining order[11], motion for miscellaneous relief[16] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/30/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [3] [11] [16] are granted, and no appearance on the motions is necessary. Plaintiff's showing of likelihood of success is not consistent across all defendants. See e.g. [15-1] at 153-158 (where the differences between the defendant's symbols and plaintiff's trademarks suggest defendant's use is a reference to function not a source identifier). Enter Sealed TRO.

SEALED Temporary Restraining Order Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/28/25.

Registry Deposit Information Form by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

MOTION by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC for preliminary injunction

Exhibit A

MEMORANDUM by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[27]

Declaration of Rachel S. Miller

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[27] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/8/2025 at 09:45 AM.

Exhibit A

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/5/2025, answer due 5/26/2025.

Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson

Exhibit A

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 50,000.00 posted by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Motion hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court, plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [27] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. Notices mailed.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/8/2025. Notices mailed.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Fasigo, Gawayin by Longhao Wang

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Fasigo, Gawayin

MOTION by Defendants Fasigo, Gawayin for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (OPPOSED)

NOTICE of Motion by Longhao Wang for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[39] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 6/11/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Defendants Fasigo and Gawayin's motion for an extension of time [39] is granted over plaintiff's objection. The requested extension is modest, resolution of cases by default is disfavored, and plaintiff is not prejudiced by the extension. No appearance on 6/11/25 is necessary. Defendants Fasigo and Gawayin have until 6/27/25 to respond to the complaint and the litigating parties shall file an initial status report with a proposed case schedule by 7/1/25. Notices mailed.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendant

ANSWER to Complaint by Fasigo, Gawayin

AMENDED Answer by Fasigo, Gawayin to complaint[1]

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

STATUS Report per 41 (Joint) by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Fact discovery must be completed by 11/3/25. The court vacates its authorization to conduct expedited discovery. The litigating parties shall use the ordinary tools of discovery. The parties shall file a status report with a proposal for the remainder of the case schedule by 10/6/25. Notices Mailed.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant ECHTPower.USA by Jianchao Li

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendant

MOTION by Defendant ECHTPower.USA for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] (UNOPPOSED)

NOTICE of Motion by Jianchao Li for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[51] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 8/5/2025 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time to answer 51 is granted, and no appearance is necessary. Defendant ECHTPower.USA has until 8/15/25 to respond to the complaint. Discovery between the parties may commence immediately and must be completed by 11/3/25. The parties' status report remains due 10/6/25. Notices Mailed.

MOTION by Defendant ECHTPower.USA to dismiss for misjoinder (OPPOSED)

NOTICE of Motion by Jianchao Li for presentment of motion to dismiss 54 before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 8/20/2025 at 09:45 AM.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to certain defendants

ANSWER to Complaint by ECHTPower.USA

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: No appearance on 9/20/25 is necessary. The parties report they have settled. A status report or stipulation of dismissal must be filed by 9/16/25. Notices Mailed.

STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendant ECHTPower.USA (Joint)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion to dismiss 54 is terminated as moot. Plaintiff shall file a status report or dispositive motion for remaining claims by 10/6/25. Notices Mailed.