TRO Case

Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

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案件编号

1:2026-cv-04502

立案日期

5/28/2026

原告

Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

法院

New York Southern District Court

6/8/2026

ORDER: In light of the federal holiday on June 19, 2026, the show-cause hearing is rescheduled to June 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Accordingly, any opposition papers shall be filed and served on or before June 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Any reply papers shall be filed and served by June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/8/2026) (Responses due by 6/16/2026, Replies due by 6/17/2026., Show Cause Hearing set for 6/18/2026 at 04:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl.)

6/5/2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, Plaintiff's Application is hereby GRANTED and it is ORDERED as follows: Because sufficient cause has been shown, Defendants are temporarily enjoined and restrained from engaging in any of the following conduct pending the return date of the Application as referenced below: As further set forth in this Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to issue a single original summons in the name of "The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A To The Complaint" that shall apply to all Defendants. Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), either cash, cashier's check or surety bond, as security, which amount was determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person who may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. As further set forth in this Order. Any Defendants that are subject to this Order may appear and move to dissolve ormodify the Order on two (2) days' notice to Plaintiff or on shorter notice as set by this Court.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing shall be held on June 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in which Plaintiff may present their arguments in support of itsrequest for issuance of a preliminary injunction. At such time, any Defendants may also be heard asto opposition to Plaintiffs Application.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that opposing papers, if any, shall be filed and served on or before June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. As further set forth in this Order. Any reply papers may be filed and served by June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/5/2026) (Responses due by 6/17/2026, Replies due by 6/18/2026.) Show Cause Hearing set for 6/19/2026 at 04:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. (ks) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.

6/5/2026

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

6/5/2026

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

6/5/2026

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: 18 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

6/4/2026

FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Steven R. Fairchild dated June 4, 2026 re: Courtesy Hard Copies. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.)

6/3/2026

MOTION to Seal certain documents. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. [15] Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form.

6/3/2026

SEALEDREDACTION to [1] Complaint, Complaint containing Defendant information and Schedule A by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

6/3/2026

SEALEDREDACTION to [12] Redacted Document Exhibit 2 - Infringing Evidence by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

6/3/2026

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Related Document Number: [8]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.

6/3/2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steven Royal Fairchild on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/3/2026

SEALEDREDACTION to [10] Declaration in Support of Motion Exhibit 1 - Address Lookup by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

6/3/2026

DECLARATION of Jay Paragoso in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

6/1/2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Edward Lumbard: Initial Conference set for 9/17/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 646 453-4442, with Conference ID 675 278 33#.

5/29/2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Keaton David Smith on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

5/29/2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [2] AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the AO 121 Copyright form is not correct; Action/Appeal Section of form not selected. Re-file the document using the event type AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct AO 121 Copyright PDF form.

5/29/2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [2] AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the AO 121 Copyright form is not correct; Action/Appeal Section of form not selected. Re-file the document using the event type AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct AO 121 Copyright PDF form.

5/29/2026

Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf.

5/29/2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.

5/29/2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.

5/29/2026

Case Designated ECF.

5/28/2026

COMPLAINT against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32913952)Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

5/28/2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed.

5/28/2026

AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.

5/28/2026

Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: 18 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing.

FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Steven R. Fairchild dated June 4, 2026 re: Courtesy Hard Copies. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.)

MOTION to Seal certain documents. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. [15] Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form.

***SEALED***REDACTION to [1] Complaint, Complaint containing Defendant information and Schedule A by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

***SEALED***REDACTION to [12] Redacted Document Exhibit 2 - Infringing Evidence by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Related Document Number: [8]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steven Royal Fairchild on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

***SEALED***REDACTION to [10] Declaration in Support of Motion Exhibit 1 - Address Lookup by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

DECLARATION of Jay Paragoso in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Edward Lumbard: Initial Conference set for 9/17/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 646 453-4442, with Conference ID 675 278 33#.

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Keaton David Smith on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

Case Designated ECF.

COMPLAINT against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32913952)Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed.

AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Shengmao Mu on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.

SEALEDREDACTION to [1] Complaint, Complaint containing Defendant information and Schedule A by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

SEALEDREDACTION to [12] Redacted Document Exhibit 2 - Infringing Evidence by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].

SEALEDREDACTION to [10] Declaration in Support of Motion Exhibit 1 - Address Lookup by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: [7].