2025-cv-04972

COMPLAINT filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23446602.

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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 LaShonda A. Hunt. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. 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.

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

AMENDED complaint by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC against USCHIFIYU, the Individuals and Entities Operating USCHIFIYU and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14]

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Based upon the filing of Plaintiff's notice of withdrawal 16, Plaintiff's motion to seal 3 is withdrawn. Mailed notice (gel,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: On 5/6/25, Plaintiff filed a complaint [1], Schedule A under seal [2], and a motion to seal [3]. On 5/7/25, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint [14], and an unsealed amended Schedule A [15], both identifying one remaining defendant in this case, and filed a notice of withdrawal of its motion to seal [16]. The Clerk of Court is directed, forthwith, to unseal Plaintiff's schedule A [2]. There has been no subsequent docket activity to date. By 6/12/25, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report proposing next steps in this case, if other appropriate relief has not been sought by that date. Otherwise, the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Mailed notice.

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

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NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[19] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/11/2025 at 10:00 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery [19] is granted. The Court finds that expedited discovery is warranted to obtain Defendant's contact information. Enter Order Authorizing Expedited Discovery. The motion hearing set for 6/11/25 [20] is stricken. If no other relief has been sought, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report by 6/27/25 updating the Court on the progress of expedited discovery and proposed next steps in the case. Mailed notice (gel,)

ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/6/2025. Mailed notice (gel,)

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

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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]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[23] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 7/2/2025 at 10:00 AM.

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's motion for electronic service [23] is granted. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective way to communicate with online marketplace defendants. Enter Order Authorizing Electronic Service of Process. Motion hearing set for 7/2/25 [26], and status report deadline set for 6/27/25 [21], are stricken. A status report regarding next steps is due by 8/1/25, if other appropriate relief has not been sought by that date. Mailed notice.

ORDER. Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/27/2025. Mailed notice.

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) USCHIFIYU and the Individuals and Entities Operating USCHIFIYU by Plaintiff Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendants USCHIFIYU and the Individuals and Entities Operating USCHIFIYU that shall apply to all Defendants

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to USCHIFIYU on 6/30/2025, answer due 7/21/2025; the Individuals and Entities Operating USCHIFIYU on 6/30/2025, answer due 7/21/2025.

Declaration of Lucas A. Peterson

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC as to USCHIFIYU and the Individuals and Entities Operating USCHIFIYU

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and the Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [32], this action is being dismissed without prejudice. All pending motions and deadlines are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel,)