2026-cv-00173

COMPLAINT with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-14912844) filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3a

Exhibit 3b

Exhibit 3c

(Civil Cover Sheet)(dmb) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Main Document 1 replaced on 2/5/2026) (dmb). (Main Document 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 4 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 5 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 6 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

MOTION to Seal Case by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Brief

(Proposed Order)(dmb) (Main Document 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Seal Case. Signed by Judge Tiffany R. Johnson on 1/12/2026. (dmb) (Main Document 3 replaced on 2/7/2026)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Affidavit

Brief

(Proposed Order)(dmb) (Main Document 4 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

MOTION for Alternate Service by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Brief

(Proposed Order)(dmb) (Main Document 5 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

AO Form 120 forwarded to Commissioner. (dmb) (Main Document 6 replaced on 2/7/2026)

AO Form 121 forwarded to Registrar. (dmb) (Main Document 7 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Declaration of David M. Lilenfeld by TV Tokyo Corporation (dmb) (Main Document 8 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by TV Tokyo Corporation identifying Corporate Parent Nikkei, Inc for TV Tokyo Corporation. (dmb) (Main Document 9 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Submission of 5 MOTION for Service and 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to District Judge Leigh Martin May. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE within 5 days why this case should proceed as filed. Alternatively, Plaintiff may amend its filing to limit this case to one set of intellectual property and file a separate case with the other distinct set. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/13/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 10 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of E-Mailing as to TV Tokyo Corporation re 10 Order to Show Cause. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Clerk's Certificate of E-Mailing as to counsel for TV Tokyo Corporation re 3 Order on Motion to Seal Case, 1 Complaint. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Abby Marie Neu. Clerk to follow-up by 1/26/2026. (jas) (Main Document 11 replaced on 2/7/2026)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Exhibit 1 - Trademark Registrations

Exhibit 2-1 - Infringing Screenshots Updated

Exhibit 2-2 - Infringing Screenshots Updated

(Exhibit 2-3 - Infringing Screenshots Updated)(bgt) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Main Document 12 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 4 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

Renewed Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Brief in Support

Second Declaration of David M. Lilenfeld

Second Declaration of Jay Harvey Paragoso

(Text of Proposed Order)(bgt) (Main Document 15 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 4 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

Electronic Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (bgt) (Main Document 13 replaced on 2/7/2026)

AO Form 120 forwarded to Commissioner. (bgt) (Main Document 14 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of Emailing as to counsel for TV Tokyo Corporation re courtesy copy of 12 Amended Complaint and 13 Electronic Summons Issued. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Service. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/20/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 16 replaced on 2/7/2026)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/20/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 17 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Clerk's Certificate of E-Mailing as to TV Tokyo Corporation re 16 Order on Motion for Service, 17 Order on Motion for TRO. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Notice for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 1/30, 2/6, and 2/11-2/13 by David M. Lilenfeld. (dmb) (Main Document 18 replaced on 2/7/2026)

APPLICATION for Admission of Abby Marie Neu Pro Hac Vice.by TV Tokyo Corporation.Filing Fee received $100.00, Receipt #100024522.

Proposed Order

(Receipt)(jkb) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Main Document 19 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

MOTION to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order with Brief In Support by TV Tokyo Corporation.

Proposed Order

Brief

(Second Declaration of David Lilenfeld)(jkb) (Main Document 20 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 3 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

ORDER granting 20 Motion to Extend TRO. Any response or opposition to Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction must be served on Plaintiff's counsel by February 11th and filed with the Court, along with proof of service. Plaintiff shall file any reply memorandum by February 13th. A zoom hearing is set for February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/26/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 21 replaced on 2/7/2026)

NOTICE of TELECONFERENCE Hearing: Hearing set for 2/17/2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Clerk's Certificate of E-Mailing as to counsel for TV Tokyo Corporation re 21 Order on Motion for TRO. (Text entry; no document attached.)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 19 APPLICATION for Admission of Abby Marie Neu Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Abby Marie Neu added appearing on behalf of TV Tokyo Corporation. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORAL ORDER granting 19 Application for Admission of Abby Marie Neu Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 01/27/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step. (Text entry; no document attached.)

COMPLAINT against Kathleen Doyle (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number APAWDC-9335670), filed by Kathleen Doyle.

Civil Cover Sheet

MOTION to Unseal Case with Brief In Support by TV Tokyo Corporation.

(Proposed Order)(jkb) (Main Document 22 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt). (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/7/2026) (bgt)

Proposed Preliminary Injunction Order. (jkb) (Main Document 23 replaced on 2/7/2026)

Return of Service Executed by TV Tokyo Corporation. All Defendant's were served by electronic means on 2/3/2026, answer due 2/24/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 24 replaced on 2/7/2026)

ORDER granting 22 Motion to Unseal Case. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/5/2026. (jkb) (Main Document 25 replaced on 2/7/2026)

NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/17/2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom before Judge Leigh Martin May. Connection Instructions: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1608989596 Meeting ID: 160 898 9596 Passcode: 123456 The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Luke Anderson on behalf of dokidokicosplay

APPLICATION for Admission of James Hopenfeld Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15010183).by dokidokicosplay. Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: [27] APPLICATION for Admission of James Hopenfeld Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15010183). Attorney James E. Hopenfeld added appearing on behalf of dokidokicosplay. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORAL ORDER granting [27] Application for Admission of James Hopenfeld Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 02/17/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step. (Text entry; no document attached.)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order with the exception of Defendant Dokidokicosplay (Doe#703). The Court's previous Temporary Restraining Order, Asset Freeze Order, and Order to Show Cause 17 is dissolved and is replaced by this Preliminary Injunction Order, which is hereafter in effect. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 02/17/2026.

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Motion Hearing held on 2/17/2026. Counsel for Plaintiff advised the Court that they knew of no Defendants who opposed the preliminary injunction. The Court approved the proposed preliminary injunction order. (Court Reporter Montrell Vann)

APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 27 APPLICATION for Admission of James Hopenfeld Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 100, receipt number AGANDC-15010183). Attorney James E. Hopenfeld added appearing on behalf of dokidokicosplay. E-filing access may be requested after an order granting the application is entered. (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORAL ORDER granting 27 Application for Admission of James Hopenfeld Pro Hac Vice. Ruled on by Judge Leigh Martin May on 02/17/2026. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal as to certain Defendant filed by TV Tokyo Corporation

Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING 30 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(i) (Text entry; no document attached.)

Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING [30] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(i) (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORDER on Motions Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b). See Order for further details. Signed by Judge W. Scott Hardy on 2/18/26.