| 2 | 2026-05-28 | AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review. |
| 3 | 2026-05-28 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. |
| 4 | 2026-05-28 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Shengmao Mu on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. 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. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | Case Designated ECF. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [2] 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; Action/Appeal Section of form 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. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. 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. |
| — | 2026-05-29 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT COPYRIGHT FORM. Notice to Attorney Shengmao Mu to RE-FILE Document No. [2] 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; Action/Appeal Section of form 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 | 2026-05-29 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Keaton David Smith on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| — | 2026-06-01 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Edward Lumbard: Initial Conference set for 9/17/2026 at 02:30 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 646 453-4442, with Conference ID 675 278 33#. |
| 6 | 2026-06-03 | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 7 | 2026-06-03 | MOTION to Seal certain documents. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 8 | 2026-06-03 | EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) |
| 9 | 2026-06-03 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 10 | 2026-06-03 | DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 11 | 2026-06-03 | DECLARATION of Jay Paragoso in Support re: [8] EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 15 | 2026-06-03 | PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Related Document Number: [8]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. |
| — | 2026-06-03 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. [15] Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form. |
| 16 | 2026-06-03 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steven Royal Fairchild on behalf of Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 17 | 2026-06-04 | FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Steven R. Fairchild dated June 4, 2026 re: Courtesy Hard Copies. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| — | 2026-06-05 | Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing. |
| — | 2026-06-05 | Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: 18 Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing. |
| — | 2026-06-05 | Transmission to the Civil Case Openings Clerk. Transmitted re: [18] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, to the Civil Case Openings Clerk for case processing. |
| 19 | 2026-06-08 | ORDER: In light of the federal holiday on June 19, 2026, the show-cause hearing is rescheduled to June 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Accordingly, any opposition papers shall be filed and served on or before June 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Any reply papers shall be filed and served by June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/8/2026) (Responses due by 6/16/2026, Replies due by 6/17/2026., Show Cause Hearing set for 6/18/2026 at 04:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl.) |
| 20 | 2026-06-15 | LETTER MOTION to Continue Show Cause Hearing for a Preliminary Injunction and extension of TRO addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Shengmao Mu dated June 15, 2026. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 21 | 2026-06-16 | BOND ON INJUNCTION BOND, BOND #S-424781 in the amount of $ 25,000 posted by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 22 | 2026-06-17 | ORDER terminating 7 Letter Motion to Seal (Responses due by 6/28/2026, Replies due by 6/29/2026.); granting 8 Motion for TRO; granting 20 Letter Motion to Continue. For good cause shown and for the reasons stated in the Temporary Restraining Order dated June 5, 2026, and no opposition having been filed, the Temporary Restraining Order is continued until July 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Any responsive papers are due by June 28, 2026. Any reply papers are due by June 29, 2026. A hearing on the requested preliminary injunction will be held on July 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 14A, United States Courthouse, 500 Pear St., New York, N.Y., 10007. The hearing scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. is adjourned to July 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Clerk is requested to close ECF Nos. 7, 8, and 20. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/17/2026) |
| — | 2026-06-17 | Set/Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 7/2/2026 at 04:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. |
| 23 | 2026-06-22 | COMPLAINT against Lavits Figure, Vibe Cup Outlet, capybara PawPrint, Cc Mug Shop, Ceramic Mug Works. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| — | 2026-06-22 | ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents CfyMug Mug, Cute Cloud, Dune Drift Goods, Fabric Fusion BF, Gloves BKBK, Hai Huang Coffee Cup, HHuMug, huang Mug, JJ HATS, LifeMug Studio, lin qingbingqingbing, linnnnnxionggggg, linyoooofuuuuu, LMRBWRM, LTZBWBRM, LY Mug Creations, LYH Mug Best, Msaaljsdf, Mug goods, Mug Haven GO, Mug Haven YYY, MUG KINGS, Mugful Bk, Mugopia, Pop Flask Co, PurIPact, Quirky Ceramic Mugs, ROOOODMug, shuaishuaibeishaoutao, Solace Spruce Goods, SSSSASI, Su Home Mug, swedup, Thermal Cup KK, XFU MKB BK, YcrMug, ZhuoMang added. Party added pursuant to [23] Complaint.Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Related document: [23] Complaint. |
| 24 | 2026-06-25 | MOTION for Abby Marie Neu to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33049247. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| — | 2026-06-26 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [24] MOTION for Abby Marie Neu to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33049247. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. |
| — | 2026-06-26 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [24] MOTION for Abby Marie Neu to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33049247. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. |
| — | 2026-06-26 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 24 MOTION for Abby Marie Neu to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33049247. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. |
| 25 | 2026-06-29 | ORDER granting [24] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Motion for Admission Pro Hae Vice of Abby M. Neu in the above captioned action is GRANTED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 6/29/2026) (jca) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. |
| 26 | 2026-06-30 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Complaint, TRO, all signed Orders and scheduling orders served on Vibe Cup Outlet,capybara PawPrint,Cc Mug Shop,Ceramic Mug Works,CfyMug Mug,Cute Cloud,Dune Drift Goods,Fabric Fusion BF,Gloves BKBK,Hai Huang Coffee Cup,HHuMug,huang Mug,JJ HATS,LifeMug Studio,lin qingbingqingbing,linnnnnxionggggg,linyoooofuuuuu,LMRBWRM,LTZBWBRM,LY Mug Creations,LYH Mug Best,Msaaljsdf,Mug goods,Mug Haven GO,Mug Haven YYY,MUG KINGS,Mugful Bk,Mugopia,Pop Flask Co,PurIPact,Quirky Ceramic Mugs,ROOOODMug,shuaishuaibeishaoutao,Solace Spruce Goods,SSSSASI,Su Home Mug,swedup,Thermal Cup KK,XFU MKB BK,YcrMug,ZhuoMang on June 18, 2026. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 27 | 2026-06-30 | PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. |
| — | 2026-07-01 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. [27] Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form. |
| — | 2026-07-02 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Show Cause Hearing held on 7/2/2026. |
| 28 | 2026-07-02 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Lavits Figure, Vibe Cup Outlet, capybara PawPrint, Cc Mug Shop, Ceramic Mug Works, CfyMug Mug, Cute Cloud, Dune Drift Goods, Fabric Fusion BF, Gloves BKBK, Hai Huang Coffee Cup, HHuMug, huang Mug, JJ HATS, LifeMug Studio, lin qingbingqingbing, linnnnnxionggggg, linyoooofuuuuu, LMRBWRM, LTZBWBRM, LY Mug Creations, LYH Mug Best, Msaaljsdf, Mug goods, Mug Haven GO, Mug Haven YYY, MUG KINGS, Mugful Bk, Mugopia, Pop Flask Co, PurIPact, Quirky Ceramic Mugs, ROOOODMug, shuaishuaibeishaoutao, Solace Spruce Goods, SSSSASI, Su Home Mug, swedup, Thermal Cup KK, XFU MKB BK, YcrMug, ZhuoMang, re: 23 Complaint. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. |
| 29 | 2026-07-02 | PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER: The Court has considered Plaintiffs application for an Order to Show Cause Why a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue (the "Motion to Show Cause") and all the evidence submitted therewith and no opposition has been filed and no appearance in opposition to the motion having been filed despite proper notice; therefore as further set forth in this Order. Is hereby GRANTED and it is ORDERED as follows: 1. Because sufficient cause has been shown, Defendants are hereby enjoined and restrained from engaging in any of the following conduct during the pendency of this action or until further order of the Court: manufacturing, importing, advertising, offering for sale, selling, distributing, destroying, selling off, transferring, or otherwise disposing of any Infringing Products; as further set forth in this Order. The $25,000.00 bond posted by Plaintiff shall remain with the Court until a final disposition of this case or until this Order is terminated. 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, supported by a memorandum of law and any supporting declarations, or on shorter notice as set by this Court. Plaintiff shall have seven (7) days from receipt of such motion to file opposition papers. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 7/2/2026) (ks) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing. |
| 30 | 2026-07-06 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Cc Mug Shop, Ceramic Mug Works, CfyMug Mug, Cute Cloud, Dune Drift Goods, Fabric Fusion BF, Gloves BKBK, HHuMug, Hai Huang Coffee Cup, JJ HATS, LMRBWRM, LTZBWBRM, LY Mug Creations, LYH Mug Best, Lavits Figure, LifeMug Studio, MUG KINGS, Msaaljsdf, Mug Haven GO, Mug Haven YYY, Mug goods, Mugful Bk, Mugopia, Pop Flask Co, PurIPact, Quirky Ceramic Mugs, ROOOODMug, SSSSASI, Solace Spruce Goods, Su Home Mug, Thermal Cup KK, Vibe Cup Outlet, XFU MKB BK, YcrMug, ZhuoMang, capybara PawPrint, huang Mug, lin qingbingqingbing, linnnnnxionggggg, linyoooofuuuuu, shuaishuaibeishaoutao, swedup. |
| 31 | 2026-07-15 | 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) Lavits Figure. Document filed by Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). |
| — | 2026-07-16 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [31] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge John G. Koeltl 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. |
| — | 2026-07-02 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Show Cause Hearing held on 7/2/2026. |
| — | 2026-07-16 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. [31] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge John G. Koeltl 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. |
| — | 2026-07-16 | ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. 31 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge John G. Koeltl 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. |