Universal City Studios LLC et al v. kikifancy, et al

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Pursuant to the voluntary dismissal [19] there is nothing remaining to do in the case so the clerk is directed to close the case. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP as to Defendant kikifancy and the Individuals and Entities Operating kikifancy

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: Plaintiff may proceed on its amended complaint. Any motion for electronic service of process or request for early discovery should be filed by September 10, 2025. Mailed notice.

EMAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

EMAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP Amended Schedule A regarding amended complaint, [14]

AMENDED complaint by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP against kikifancy, The Individuals and Entities Operating kikifancy and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins: The Court grants the motion to seal [4], but upon review of the complaint, the Court sua sponte raises the propriety of joining nearly 100 defendants in a single action. By September 10, 2025, plaintiff must file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder. In the alternative, plaintiff has leave to file an amended complaint by September 10, 2025 with a smaller subset of defendants along with a memorandum explaining why that smaller subset of defendants is properly joined. No motion for an ex parte temporary restraining order should be filed in this matter without counsel first consulting the opinion issued in Wham-O Holding v. The Partnerships, 24 CV 12523, Dkt. 39 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 20, 2025) (Alexakis, J.) Mailed notice.

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

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

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP by Berel Yonathan Lakovitsky

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 Justin R. Gaudio

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

CIVIL Cover Sheet

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

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

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

COMPLAINT filed by Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23991335.

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.

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Lindsay C. Jenkins. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).