TRO Case
Netflix, Inc. et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05886
Filing Date
5/20/2026
Plaintiff
Netflix, Inc. et al
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
5/22/2026
MEMORANDUM by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[17]
5/22/2026
MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
5/22/2026
DECLARATION of Jen Dirks regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
5/22/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[18]
5/22/2026
MEMORANDUM by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order, [12]
5/22/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[15]
5/22/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
5/22/2026
MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
5/21/2026
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.
5/21/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
5/20/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/20/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Netflix, Inc., Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25144045.
5/20/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
5/20/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc.
5/20/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
5/20/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern
5/20/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc.
5/20/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/20/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
5/20/2026
MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for leave to file under seal
5/20/2026