TRO Case
Hellstar Studios Inc. v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to the Complaint
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05105
Filing Date
Jun 17, 2026
Plaintiff
Hellstar Studios Inc.
Court
New York Southern District Court
Docket Entries (33)
Jul 24, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Unsealed Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Yingchun Hou re: [9] Declaration in Support. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jul 24, 2026
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.
Jul 24, 2026
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.
Jul 24, 2026
NOTICE of filing Unsealed Schedule A to Complaint re: [1] Complaint. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jul 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Jul 20, 2026
Extension of Time
Jul 09, 2026
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.
Jun 22, 2026
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)
Jun 22, 2026
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)
Jun 18, 2026
***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.
Jun 18, 2026
***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.
Jun 18, 2026
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).
Jun 18, 2026
Case Designated ECF.
Jun 18, 2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. [13] Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form.
Jun 18, 2026
***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.
Jun 18, 2026
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.
Jun 18, 2026
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. 13 Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form.
Jun 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.
Jun 18, 2026
***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.
Jun 18, 2026
***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.
Jun 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [6] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
DECLARATION of Yingchun Hou in Support re: [6] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Tom on behalf of Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITHOUT EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc. Related Document Number: [1]. Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
Jun 17, 2026
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed.
Jun 17, 2026
DECLARATION of Christopher Tom in Support re: [6] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
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.
Jun 17, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Application for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order). Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
DECLARATION of Sebastian Santoro in Support re: [6] Proposed Order to Show Cause Without Emergency Relief. Document filed by Hellstar Studios Inc.
Jun 17, 2026
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review.
Jun 17, 2026
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.
Jun 17, 2026