2026-cv-00533

COMPLAINT against defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A with receipt number AMOEDC-11815305, in the amount of $405 Non-Jury Demand, filed by Nike, Inc.

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Civil Cover Sheet

Original Filing Form

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Nike, Inc., The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, Inc., Swoosh, LLC. Modified on 4/10/2026

NOTICE Claims Involving Trademarks: by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

NOTICE Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark: by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support of 5 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. Redacted Copy due by 4/13/2026.

(Attachment Schedule A to Complaint)

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 5 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal, 6 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal.

REDACTION to 6 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Nike, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

(Attachment REDACTED Schedule A to Complaint)

MOTION for Service by Publication by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 9 MOTION for Service by Publication filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 9 MOTION for Service by Publication, 10 Memorandum in Support of Motion.

Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Maria A. Lanahan. 1 Summons(es) issued and emailed to Attorney Michael Joseph Harris. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible. (moed-0001.pdf).

REPORT to Commissioner of filing or determination of an action regarding trademark. (JWD) [Re-docketed from ECF no. 4 to send notification to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office]

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. A hearing is requested for April 22, 2026: 10:00 am by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. A hearing is requested for April 22, 2026: 10:00 am filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 14 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. A hearing is requested for April 22, 2026: 10:00 am.

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 14 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. A hearing is requested for April 22, 2026: 10:00 am.

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MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support of 17 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. Redacted Copy due by 4/13/2026.

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SEALED DOCUMENT re 18 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

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(Attachment Sealed Temporary Restraining Order)

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 18 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, 19 Sealed Document, 17 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal.

NOTICE Requesting Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. A hearing is requested for April 22, 2026: 10:00 am

REDACTION to 18 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, 19 Sealed Document, by Nike, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Joe Pallett

(Attachment Redacted Schedule A to Sealed Temporary Restraining Order)

Docket Text ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing will be held on Plaintiff's ex parte motion for temporary restraining order, (Doc. 13), on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom Twelve South (12S) of the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse. (Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for 4/22/2026 09:30 AM in Courtroom 12S - St. Louis before District Judge Maria A. Lanahan.) Signed by District Judge Maria A. Lanahan on 04/13/2026.

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Aaron P. Bowling. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11820165) by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kathleen Duffy Lichtenstein. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-11820205) by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

Certificate of Good Standing

(Certificate of Good Standing)(Duffy Lichtenstein, Kathleen)

Docket Text ORDER Re: 24 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Aaron P. Bowling filed by Nike, Inc.; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Maria A. Lanahan on 4/22/2026.

Docket Text ORDER Re: 25 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kathleen Duffy Lichtenstein filed by Nike, Inc.; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Maria A. Lanahan on 4/22/2026.

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Maria A. Lanahan: Motion Hearing held on 4/22/2026 re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Plaintiff present. The Court hears from counsel. Plaintiff to file supplemental briefing. Order to issue. (Court Reporter:Erikia Schuster, Erikia_Schuster@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7926) (proceedings started: 9:32am) (proceedings ended: 9:50am) (Deputy Clerk: KCD)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Kathleen Lichtenstein)

Docket Text ORDER: In light of the issues presented during the hearing on Plaintiff's motion of temporary restraining order held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court will withhold ruling on Plaintiff's pending motions and grant Plaintiff leave to file supplemental briefing addressing the following the issues: (1) Whether this Court has personal jurisdiction over each defendant identified in Schedule A under Eighth Circuit precedent, see Bros. & Sisters in Christ, L.L.C. v. Zazzle, Inc., 42 F.4th 948 (8th Cir. 2022); (2) Whether joinder of the defendants identified in Schedule A is proper under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 20(a)(2); and (3) Whether the relief requested with respect to third-parties is proper under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d)(2)? Plaintiff may file its supplemental briefing no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Amended/Supplemental Pleadings due by 5/6/2026). Signed by District Judge Maria A. Lanahan on 04/22/2026.

AMENDED COMPLAINT (First) against defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Amendment to 1 Complaint, (First), filed by Nike, Inc. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Nike, Inc.

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SUPPLEMENTAL re 29 Docket Text Order with Schedules, Brief In Support of Motion for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support of 32 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. Redacted Copy due by 5/11/2026.

Attachment Schedule A to First Amended Complaint

Attachment Declaration of Aaron P. Bowling to Supplemental Brief ISO Motion for Ex Parte TRO

Attachment Exhibit A to Declaration of Aaron P. Bowling

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DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc. re 32 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal, 33 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal.

REDACTION to 33 Sealed Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, by Nike, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Nike, Inc.

Attachment Schedule A to First Amended Complaint

Attachment Declaration of Aaron P. Bowling to Supplemental Brief ISO Motion for Ex Parte TRO

Attachment Exhibit A to Declaration of Aaron P. Bowling

(Attachment Exhibit B to Declaration of Aaron P. Bowling)