TRO Case
TV Tokyo Corporation v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Copyright Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04054
Filing Date
5/15/2026
Plaintiff
TV Tokyo Corporation
Court
New York Southern District Court
6/1/2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu. RE-FILE Document No. [22] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the parties that are being dismissed need to be added to the docket. Re-file the document using the event type Notice of Voluntary Dismissal found under the event list Notices - select the correct filer/filers - select the correct party/parties the voluntary dismissal is against - and attach the correct signed PDF.
5/29/2026
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers).
5/28/2026
ORDER granting [8] Motion to Seal; denying [9] Motion for TRO. For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing on May 28, 2026, the motion for an ex parte Temporary Restraining Order, restraint of assets, expedited discovery, and alternative service is DENIED, without prejudice to renewal if the deficiencies identified by the Court can be addressed. The motion to seal is granted, subject to reconsideration if any defendant appears or if any other objections are received. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett)(Text Only Order)
5/28/2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Margaret M. Garnett: Ex Parte Status Conference held on 5/28/2026. Counsel present for Plaintiff. (Court Reporter Pamela Utter)
5/22/2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. [18] Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form.
5/22/2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 18 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form.
5/22/2026
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights.
5/22/2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Keaton David Smith on behalf of TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/21/2026
DECLARATION of Jay Paragoso in Support re: [9] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/21/2026
EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation. (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.)
5/21/2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation. Related Document Number: [9]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
5/21/2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [9] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/21/2026
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.
5/21/2026
MOTION to Seal certain documents. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/21/2026
***SEALED***REDACTION to [1] Complaint, 2 - 2 Infringing Evidence by TV Tokyo CorporationMotion or Order to File Under Seal: [8].
5/21/2026
NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 7/8/2026 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 906, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 5/21/2026)
5/21/2026
***SEALED***REDACTION to [1] Complaint, Exhibit 2 - 1 Infringing Evidence by TV Tokyo CorporationMotion or Order to File Under Seal: [8].
5/21/2026
DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu in Support re: [9] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/21/2026
***SEALED***REDACTION to [1] Complaint, Complaint containing Defendant information and Schedule A by TV Tokyo CorporationMotion or Order to File Under Seal: [8].
5/21/2026
***SEALED***REDACTION to [11] Declaration in Support of Motion Exhibit 1 - Address Lookup by TV Tokyo CorporationMotion or Order to File Under Seal: [8].
5/21/2026
ORDER Plaintiff shall appear for a conference on the Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. No. 9) on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The conference will take place in in Courtroom 1105 of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York 10007. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett) (Text Only Order)
5/18/2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [2] Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the Origin code was not selected; the Basis of Jurisdiction code was not selected;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 2025. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 2025 is located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.
5/18/2026
Case Designated ECF.
5/18/2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. 2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the Origin code was not selected; the Basis of Jurisdiction code was not selected;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 2025. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 2025 is located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.
5/18/2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [3] 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; Court 'Action' or 'Appeal' was 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.
5/18/2026
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Margaret M. Garnett. 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.
5/18/2026
Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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.
5/18/2026
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. 3 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; Court 'Action' or 'Appeal' was 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.
5/15/2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Shengmao Mu on behalf of TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/15/2026
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.
5/15/2026
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Nikkei, Inc., Other Affiliate TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation for TV Tokyo Corporation. Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/15/2026
COMPLAINT against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32856096)Document filed by TV Tokyo Corporation.
5/15/2026