| 1 | 2026-06-17 | COMPLAINT against The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33009792)Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 2 | 2026-06-17 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. |
| 3 | 2026-06-17 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Tom on behalf of Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 4 | 2026-06-17 | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 5 | 2026-06-17 | AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review. |
| 7 | 2026-06-17 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 8 | 2026-06-17 | DECLARATION of Christopher Tom in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 9 | 2026-06-17 | DECLARATION of Yingchun Hou in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 10 | 2026-06-17 | DECLARATION of Sebastian Santoro in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 11 | 2026-06-17 | MOTION to Seal Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou, and Exhibit 2 to theDeclaration of Sebastian Santoro. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 12 | 2026-06-17 | MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Application for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| — | 2026-06-18 | 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. |
| — | 2026-06-18 | Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron 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. |
| — | 2026-06-18 | Case Designated ECF. |
| 14 | 2026-06-18 | AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1116, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following trademark(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). |
| 15 | 2026-06-18 | ***SEALED***NOTICE of filing Schedule A to the Complaint re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 11. |
| 16 | 2026-06-18 | ***SEALED***DECLARATION of Yingchun Hou in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 11. |
| 17 | 2026-06-18 | ***SEALED***DECLARATION of Sebastian Santoro in Support re: 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 11. |
| — | 2026-06-18 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. 6 Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form. |
| — | 2026-06-18 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. 13 Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form. |
| 18 | 2026-06-22 | MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting 12 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. ENDORSEMENT: The Motion to Exceed Size Limitations is GRANTED. Plaintiff may file a brief of up to 10,500 words. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 6/22/2026) |
| 19 | 2026-06-22 | MEMO ENDORSED ORDER granting 11 Motion to Seal. ENDORSEMENT: Plaintiff's motion to seal is GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 6/22/2026) |
| 20 | 2026-07-09 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER: Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, Plaintiff's Application is hereby GRANTED and it is ORDERED as follows: The Clerk of Court is directed to issue a single original summons in the name of "THE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A TO THE COMPLAINT" that shall apply to all Defendants. Plaintiff shall deposit with the Court Five Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), either by cash, company check, cashier's check, or surety bond, as security, which amount was determined adequate for the payment of such damages as any person may be entitled to recover as a result of a wrongful restraint hereunder. Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Sebastian Santoro, and Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou shall be sealed and remain sealed until Defendants' Accounts and Defendants' Assets are restrained. Plaintiff shall file unsealed versions of Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Sebatian Santoro, and Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Housing the CM/ECF system prior to the expiration of this Order. Any Defendants that are subject to this Order may appear and move to dissolve or modify the Order on two (2) days' notice to Plaintiff or on shorter notice as set by this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a hearing shall be held on 8/6/2026 at 10:00a.m. which Plaintiff may present its arguments in support of its request for issuance of a preliminary injunction. At such time, any Defendants may also be heard as to opposition to Plaintiff's Application. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that opposing papers, if any, shall be filed and served on or before 7/21/2026, at 10:00a.m. twenty eight (28) days from the date of this order, and for any further period as may be provided by Order of this Court. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b)(2), the Court finds that good cause exists to extend this tempora1y restraining order because, in the Court's experience, service in this type of case is unlikely to be effectuated within fourteen days. Defendants are ORDERED to show cause why a preliminary injunction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a) should not issue, in a conference scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. The public one-touch dial-in for the conference audio is: +1 646-453-4442,444362497#. Any counsel of record will receive a direct Microsoft Teams link via email in advance of the conference. Plaintiff is FURTHER ORDERED to file a proposed preliminary injunction by July 30, 2026. Defendants are hereby given notice that failure to appear at the hearing so ordered may result in the imposition of a preliminary injunction against them pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65, which may take effect upon the expiration of this Order, and may extend throughout the length of the litigation. SO ORDERED. Show Cause Hearing set for 8/6/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Show Cause Response due by 7/21/2026. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 7/9/2026) (mml) Transmission to Civil Case Openings Clerk for processing. Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing. |
| 21 | 2026-07-20 | Extension of Time |
| 22 | 2026-07-22 | Order on Motion for Extension of Time |
| 23 | 2026-07-24 | NOTICE of filing Unsealed Schedule A to Complaint re: [1] Complaint. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 24 | 2026-07-24 | NOTICE of Filing Unsealed Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou re: [9] Declaration in Support. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 25 | 2026-07-24 | NOTICE of Unsealed Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Sebastian Santoro (Part 1 of 17 - Screenshot Printouts) re: [10] Declaration in Support. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 26 | 2026-07-24 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint, re: [1] Complaint. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| 27 | 2026-07-27 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to.The Curated Nook. (1), 626tanqingbo (2), 627guoquan (3), ARVIER (4), BY Tooyoo (6), Bnomom (5), Canvas Stitch (7), Cedar & Thread (8), CgaverTech (9), ChaoShu Fushi (10), Comfort Running Shoe Store (12), DB Men (14), DUCTFOLD (15), ElegantPetal (16), Essential Tee Studio (17), FDSAF (19), FORTY FOUR (20), Fashion S2 (18), Funny ppopllo shirts (68), Grammar Giggles (21), Graphic Tee (22), HOJAYEV SOLUTIONSINC (26), HOMESSHOPG (27), HQYY clothing (69), Handsome man's wardrobe (23), HavenNook Living (24), HevenWinn (25), IDEARIUMXU (28), Ignitrix (29), Ink Apparel Studio (30), Interesting shirt (31), Kiwi Clothing (33), LH US (35), Large Size Tee (34), Lingo-H (36), MeiDa-US (38), Men shirt (39), Nova Weave (40), PixelPaisley (41), Q FIBER (42), REUSJX Store (44), Retro Cyber (43), SEMIOTIC (45), SHEIN EDGE (46), STREETWISE (50), SZQ28tp37jEsHYyKzW (51), South Denv Bar (48), SparkleGift Hub (49), TT FUFU (55), TXYH7ysu (56), Teemetry (53), The Daily Grinder (54), URBANMEN (59), Urban Crop (57), UrbanHood (58), Y2KCHAOS (64), Yasir Ali (66), ZeLin US (67), chenlixiudedianpu (11), daijianfandedianpu (13), iohauighuiagiah (32), mashujindedian (37), slxawfnp (47), tanzhidedianpu (52), vpttpgvv (60), xcoiu shirts (70), xiamenchenrutongmiaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi (61), xiaozhushop (62), ximzwu (63). |
| 28 | 2026-07-28 | SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint served on 7/27/2026, answer due 8/17/2026. Service was made by Email. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. |
| — | 2026-08-03 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. [29] Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form. |
| — | 2026-08-06 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Margaret M. Garnett: Show Cause Hearing held on 8/6/2026. Counsel Christopher Tom present for Plaintiff. Defendants did not appear. (Court Reporter Steven Greenblum) |
| 30 | 2026-08-06 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: NOW THEREFORE, on this sixth day of August 2026, this Court ORDERS that 1. Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons acting for, with, by, through, under or in active concert with them be temporarily enjoined and restrained from the following: As further set forth herein. 2. Each Defendant, within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice of this Order, shall serve upon Plaintiff a written report under oath providing: (a) their true name and physical address; (b) all websites and online marketplace accounts on any platform that they own and/or operate; (c) their financial accounts, including by way of example, all AliPay, AllPay/GoAllPay, Amazon, Bank of China, Coinbase, DHgate, eBay, HyperWallet, JD.com, Joom, Lakala, LianLian, OFX, Paxful, PayEco, Payoneer, PayPal, PingPong, SellersFunding, Shein, Shopify, Stripe, Union Mobile/UmPay/UmPay2, Temu, Walmart, Wise/TransferWise, Wish, and World First accounts; and (d) the steps taken by each Defendant to comply with paragraph 1, a through g, above 3. Within five (5) days of receipt of this Order, Shein, Temu, and any other online marketplace platform or service provider hosting or servicing a Defendant User Account are directed to disable and cease providing services for any Defendant User Accounts through which Defendants are currently engaged in the sale of counterfeit and infringing goods using the HELLSTAR Trademarks. 6. Shein, Temu, and any other online marketplace platform or service provider hosting or servicing a Defendant User Account shall, within five (5) business days of receipt of this Order, for any Defendant or any of Defendants' Online Marketplace Accounts or websites: As further set forth herein. 7. Any banks, savings and loan associations, payment processors, or other financial institutions, for any Defendant or any Defendant User Account, shall within five (5) business days of receipt of this Order: As further set forth herein. 8. Plaintiff may provide notice of these proceedings to Defendants by electronicallypublishing a link to the Complaint, this Order and other relevant documents on a website or by sending an e-mail to all e-mail addresses identified by Plaintiff and any e-mail addresses provided for Defendants by third parties that includes a link to said website. The combination of providing notice via electronic publication or e-mail, along with any notice that Defendants receive from domain name registrars and payment processors, shall constitute notice reasonably calculated under all circumstances to apprise Defendants of the pendency of the action and afford them the opportunity to present their objections. 9. Plaintiff's Schedule A to the Complaint, Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of HouYingchun, and Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Sebastian Santoro shall become unsealed. 10. Any Defendants that are subject to this Order may appear and move to dissolve ormodify the Order on two (2) days' notice to Plaintiff or on shorter notice as set by this Court. 11. The twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) bond posted by Plaintiff shall remain with the Court until a final disposition of this case or until this Preliminary Injunction is terminated. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/6/2026) (jjc) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing. |
| 31 | 2026-08-11 | 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) Canvas Stitch (7), Nova Weave (40). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| — | 2026-08-12 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [31] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Margaret M. Garnett for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. |
| 32 | 2026-08-13 | PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT'S: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), Plaintiff Hellstar Studios Inc. voluntarily dismisses the following Defendants listed on the Schedule A to the Complaint without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to dismiss Canvas Stitch and Nova Weave as Defendants in the present action SO ORDERED. Canvas Stitch (7) and Nova Weave (40) terminated. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/13/2026) |
| 33 | 2026-08-17 | 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) Essential Tee Studio (17), HavenNook Living (24). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| — | 2026-08-18 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [33] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Margaret M. Garnett for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. |
| 34 | 2026-08-18 | 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) ChaoShu Fushi (10), LH US (35), South Denv Bar (48), URBANMEN (59). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| 35 | 2026-08-18 | PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS TO THE COURT AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), Plaintiff Hellstar Studios Inc. voluntarily dismisses the following Defendants listed on the Schedule A to the Complaint without prejudice, as further set forth. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to dismiss Essential Tee Studio and HavenNook Living as Defendants in the present action. SO ORDERED. Essential Tee Studio (17) and HavenNook Living (24) terminated. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/18/2026) |
| — | 2026-08-19 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [34] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Margaret M. Garnett for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. |
| 36 | 2026-08-19 | 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) DUCTFOLD (15), FDSAF (19), Funny ppopllo shirts (68), Grammar Giggles (21), HOMESSHOPG (27), HQYY clothing (69), SEMIOTIC (45), The Daily Grinder (54), Urban Crop (57), xiamenchenrutongmiaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi (61). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| 37 | 2026-08-19 | PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS: TO THE COURT AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(l)(A)(i), Plaintiff Hellstar Studios Inc. voluntarily dismisses the following Defendants listed on the Schedule A to the Complaint without prejudice: South Denv Bar (48), URBANMEN (59), ChaoShu Fushi (10) and LH US (35) terminated. The Clerk of the Comi is respectfully directed to tenninate ChaoShu Fushi, LH US, South Denv Bar, and URBANMEN as Defendants in the present action. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/19/2026) |
| — | 2026-08-20 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [36] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal was reviewed and referred to Judge Margaret M. Garnett for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. |
| 38 | 2026-08-20 | PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS: TO THE COURT AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 (a)(l)(A)(i), Plaintiff Hellstar Studios Inc. voluntarily dismisses the following Defendants listed on the Schedule A to the Complaint without prejudice: Funny ppopllo shirts (68), Grammar Giggles (21), HOMESSHOPG (27), HQYY clothing (69), SEMIOTIC (45), The Daily Grinder (54), Urban Crop (57), xiamenchenrutongmiaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi (61), DUCTFOLD (15) and FDSAF (19) terminated.The Clerk of the Comt is respectfully directed to terminate DUCTFOLD, FDSAF, Grammar Giggles, HOMESSHOPG, SEMIOTIC, The Daily Grinder, Urban Crop, xiamenchenrntongmiaoshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Funny ppopllo shirts, and HQYY clothing as Defendants in the present action. In the interest of judicial economy, Plaintiff should file at most one consolidated voluntary dismissal per week moving forward. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/20/2026) |
| 40 | 2026-08-28 | ORDER granting [39] Motion for Jianyin Liu to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett)(Text Only Order) |
| 41 | 2026-08-28 | 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, against the defendant(s) Bnomom (5), DB Men (14), HOJAYEV SOLUTIONSINC (26), Handsome man's wardrobe (23), IDEARIUMXU (28), Kiwi Clothing (33), MeiDa-US (38), Teemetry (53), Yasir Ali (66), chenlixiudedianpu (11). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| — | 2026-08-31 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [41] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Margaret M. Garnett for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. |
| 42 | 2026-08-31 | PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), Plaintiff Hellstar Studios Inc. voluntarily dismisses the following Defendant listed on the Schedule A to the Complaint without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to terminate Bnomom, chenlixiudedianpu, DB Men, Handsome man's wardrobe, HOJAYEV SOLUTIONSINC, IDEARIUMXU, Kiwi Clothing, MeiDa-US, Teemetry, and Yasir Ali as Defendants in the present action. SO ORDERED. HOJAYEV SOLUTIONSINC (26), Handsome man's wardrobe (23), IDEARIUMXU (28), Kiwi Clothing (33), MeiDa-US (38), Teemetry (53), Yasir Ali (66), chenlixiudedianpu (11), Bnomom (5) and DB Men (14) terminated. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 8/31/2026) |