Sesame Workshop v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

MOTION HEARING held on 8/26/2025 re [11] Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery before Judge Gretchen S Lund. Pla appeared by atty Sydney Fenton. Discussion held and arguments heard. The Court CONSOLIDATES case 2:25cv376 into case 2:25cv375 with one Schedule A with all 141 defendants, all filings to be made in case 2:25cv375 only. Counsel will refile complaint with a Schedule A with all dfts and refile exhibit 3 under seal in the lead case. The Court determines counsel has established jurisdiction and requirements of a TRO. Court ORDERS a $10,000 bond. The Motion for Electronic Service GRANTED, and Court will GRANT request for expedited discovery. Counsel will email a new proposed order with all defendants to chambers. (Court Reporter Stacy Drohosky.) (jss)

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion [11] MOTION for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery : ZOOM VIDEO Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2025 at 02:00 PM in US District Court - Hammond before Judge Gretchen S Lund.

ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 40-1(e), this action is reassigned to Judge Gretchen S. Lund for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 8/22/2025.

Judge Philip P Simon added pursuant to General Order 2025-26.

MEMORANDUM in Support of [15] MOTION for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) filed by Sesame Workshop.

MOTION for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop.

Sealed Document re [13] Affidavit.

AFFIDAVIT of Paul Varley re [12] Memorandum in Support, by Sesame Workshop.

MEMORANDUM in Support of [11] MOTION for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery filed by Sesame Workshop.

MOTION for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop.

REPORT by Sesame Workshop on the filing or determination of an action regarding a Patent or Trademark.

Summons Issued as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail.

Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi added. **NEW CASE, MOTION PENDING**

NOTICE of Appearance by Sydney Fenton on behalf of Sesame Workshop

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Whang on behalf of Sesame Workshop

NOTICE of Appearance by Martin F Trainor on behalf of Sesame Workshop

NOTICE by Sesame Workshop of Claims Involving Trademarks

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Sesame Workshop.

MOTION for Leave to File Certain Documents Under Seal by Plaintiff Sesame Workshop.

Sealed Document re [1] Complaint.

COMPLAINT against The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AINNDC-5997314.), filed by Sesame Workshop.