TRO Case

Universal City Studios LLC et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Trademark Infringement

Case No.

1:2026-cv-04147

Filing Date

4/14/2026

Plaintiff

Universal City Studios LLC et al

Court

Northern District of Illinois

5/14/2026

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/14/2026. Notices Mailed.

5/14/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Motion hearing held. For the reasons stated in open court, plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [34] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal any previously sealed documents in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to add all defendants listed on Schedule A to the court's docket within three business days. Instructions on how to do so may be located on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/instructions. Notices Mailed.

5/6/2026

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for preliminary injunction

5/6/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[34] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/14/2026 at 09:45 AM.

5/6/2026

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34]

5/6/2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/6/2026, answer due 5/27/2026.

5/4/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time [29] is granted, and no appearance is necessary. The TRO is extended to 5/20/26. Notices Mailed.

5/1/2026

DECLARATION of Kahlia R. Halpern regarding memorandum in support of motion[30]

5/1/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/6/2026 at 09:45 AM.

5/1/2026

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

5/1/2026

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of extension of time[29]

4/28/2026

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 50,000.00 posted by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

4/24/2026

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

4/23/2026

Registry Deposit Information Form by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

4/23/2026

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

4/22/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4][15][20] are granted and no appearance is necessary. Enter Sealed TRO. Notices Mailed.

4/22/2026

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/22/2026. Notices Mailed.

4/15/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[18]

4/15/2026

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

4/15/2026

DECLARATION of Monique Cheng Joe regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

4/15/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

4/15/2026

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

4/15/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[15], motion for leave to file[4], motion for miscellaneous relief[20] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/23/2026 at 09:45 AM.

4/15/2026

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

4/15/2026

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]

4/15/2026

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

4/15/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

4/15/2026

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

4/15/2026

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Amy Crout Ziegler

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

4/14/2026

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.

4/14/2026

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

4/14/2026

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

4/14/2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

4/14/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

4/14/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Justin R. Gaudio

4/14/2026

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for leave to file under seal

4/14/2026

COMPLAINT filed by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24977229.

4/14/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

4/14/2026

Universal City Studios LLC et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/14/2026. Notices Mailed.

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for preliminary injunction

NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[34] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/14/2026 at 09:45 AM.

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for preliminary injunction[34]

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/6/2026, answer due 5/27/2026.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: The motion for extension of time [29] is granted, and no appearance is necessary. The TRO is extended to 5/20/26. Notices Mailed.

DECLARATION of Kahlia R. Halpern regarding memorandum in support of motion[30]

NOTICE of Motion by Kahlia Roe Halpern for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 5/6/2026 at 09:45 AM.

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of extension of time[29]

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 50,000.00 posted by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Registry Deposit Information Form by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4][15][20] are granted and no appearance is necessary. Enter Sealed TRO. Notices Mailed.

SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/22/2026. Notices Mailed.

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[18]

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

DECLARATION of Monique Cheng Joe regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[20]

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[15], motion for leave to file[4], motion for miscellaneous relief[20] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 4/23/2026 at 09:45 AM.

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

MEMORANDUM by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[21]

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Amy Crout Ziegler

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Luana Faria De Souza (Faria De Souza, Luana)

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP

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

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Justin R. Gaudio

MOTION by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP for leave to file under seal

COMPLAINT filed by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24977229.

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Kahlia Roe Halpern