2025-cv-05431

2025-cv-05431 Universal City Studios LLC v. RGYA Online and the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online

Date :5/15/2025
Court :Northen District of Illinois
Law FirmGBC

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May 15, 2025

COMPLAINT filed by Universal City Studios LLC ; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23492142.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

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May 15, 2025

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

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May 15, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC for leave to file under seal

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May 15, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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May 15, 2025

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Universal City Studios LLC

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May 15, 2025

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Universal City Studios LLC

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May 15, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC by Justin R. Gaudio

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May 15, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC by Amy Crout Ziegler

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May 15, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky

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May 15, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

May 15, 2025

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.

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May 16, 2025

MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.

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May 16, 2025

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.

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May 16, 2025

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

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May 16, 2025

AMENDED complaint by Universal City Studios LLC against RGYA Online, the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

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May 16, 2025

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14]

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May 16, 2025

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [3] by Universal City Studios LLC

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May 20, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Based upon the filing of the notice of withdrawal 16, Plaintiff's motion to seal 3 is withdrawn. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents 2. Mailed notice

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June 2, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC for discovery Expedited

Exhibit 1

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June 2, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for discovery[18] before Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/11/2025 at 10:00 AM.

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June 3, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: The parties are ordered to file a Joint Initial Status Report for New Case by 7/3/25. A template for the report can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage under "Initial Status Conference and Status Report." A telephonic initial status hearing is set for 7/10/25 at 9:30AM. Attorneys/parties may appear by dialing: 1-650-479-3207 and entering access code: 2311 499 1046. No attendee code is required. Please review in advance the policies governing telephonic hearings that can be found on Judge Hunt's webpage on the court website. Mailed notice (gel,)

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June 4, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery 18 is granted, as the Court finds that expedited discovery is warranted to obtain Defendants' contact information. Enter Order Authorizing Expedited Discovery. The motion hearing set for 6/11/25 19 is stricken. If no other relief has been sought, Plaintiff is ordered to file a status report by 6/25/25 updating the Court on the progress of expedited discovery and proposed next steps in the case. The 7/3/25 joint initial status report deadline and 7/10/25 telephonic initial status hearing 20 are stricken. Mailed notice (gel,)

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June 4, 2025

ORDER AUTHORIZING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/4/2025. Mailed notice (gel,)

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June 18, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

Exhibit A

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June 18, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[23]

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June 18, 2025

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

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June 18, 2025

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.

Exhibit A

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June 25, 2025

STATUS Report per [21] by Universal City Studios LLC

Exhibit A

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June 26, 2025

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. The motion hearing set for 7/2/25 [26] is stricken. Counsel is reminded that status reports regarding discovery and next steps (e.g., [27]) are unnecessary when appropriate relief (e.g., [23]) has been sought before the status report deadline. An updated status report regarding next steps is due by 7/31/25, if other appropriate relief has not been sought by that date. Mailed notice (gel,)

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June 26, 2025

ORDER AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS Signed by the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt on 6/26/2025. Mailed notice (gel,)

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July 3, 2025

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) RGYA Online and the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online by Plaintiff Universal City Studios LLC

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July 3, 2025

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendants RGYA Online and the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online

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July 8, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Universal City Studios LLC as to RGYA Online on 7/8/2025, answer due 7/29/2025; the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online on 7/8/2025, answer due 7/29/2025.

Declaration of Berel Y. Lakovitsky

(Exhibit A)

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July 21, 2025

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Universal City Studios LLC as to RGYA Online and the Individuals and Entities Operating RGYA Online

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July 22, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable LaShonda A. Hunt: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and Plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal [33], this action is being dismissed without prejudice. All pending motions and deadlines are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (gel,)

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