Netflix, Inc. et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Plaintiff: Netflix, Inc., Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC
Defendant: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Case Number: 1:2026cv08521
Filed: July 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Thomas M Durkin
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jury Demanded By: None
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July 17, 2026 Filing 11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Madeline Halgren (Halgren, Madeline)
July 17, 2026 Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Kahlia Roe Halpern (Halpern, Kahlia)
July 17, 2026 Filing 9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler (Ziegler, Amy)
July 17, 2026 Filing 8 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 7 Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 6 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 5 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. for leave to file under seal (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 3 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint #1 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 3-1, #2 Exhibit 3-2)(Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 2 SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, Netflix, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint #1 (Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Netflix US, LLC, Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix, Inc., Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25399741. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Gaudio, Justin)
July 17, 2026 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Keri L. Holleb Hotaling. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (axm, )
July 17, 2026 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. (axm, )

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Plaintiff: Netflix, Inc.
Represented By: Justin R. Gaudio
Represented By: Madeline Halgren
Represented By: Kahlia Roe Halpern
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Plaintiff: Netflix US, LLC
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Plaintiff: Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC
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Defendant: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
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