Rhodes, et al., v. The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Plaintiff: Nicholas Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Roger Taylor
Defendant: The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A, Vintage tee02, Fi_5850, Pepil5825, Carkor_66, abdellatifc0 and About-2-rock
Case Number: 4:2025cv01275
Filed: November 21, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Michael J Truncale
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 44 Trademark Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 19, 2026 Filing 79 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of #78 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Nicholas Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor. Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: Duc Studio (Defendant No. 128 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 5/19/2026. (jmb)
May 15, 2026 Filing 78 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
April 9, 2026 Filing 77 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT #76 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: Miniatures Custom (Defendant No. 343 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 4/9/2026. (jmb)
April 9, 2026 Filing 76 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER. Pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (3), it is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Final Default Judgment Against Defaulting Defendants and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof [Dkt. #74 ] is REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson for consideration and disposition. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 3/5/2026. (jmb)
March 4, 2026 Filing 74 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants who Have Not Filed an Answer or other Responsive Pleading by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Schedule A of DEFAULTING Defendants, #2 Exhibit sample FINAL DEFAULT JUDGMENT, #3 Proposed Order GRANTING Motion for Final Default Judgment)(Kula, Kenneth)
February 27, 2026 Filing 73 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT #72 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: grandpapacompany (Defendant No. 615 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/27/2026. (jmb)
February 24, 2026 Filing 72 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
February 9, 2026 Filing 71 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Certain Defendant. Matfords (Defendant No. 334 on Schedule A) terminated. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/9/2026. (CLC)
February 6, 2026 Filing 70 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Defendants Listed in Exhibit 1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (jmb)
February 6, 2026 Filing 69 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
February 3, 2026 Filing 68 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT #67 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: nacol_5252 a/k/a ngkri-1 (Defendant No. 146 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/3/2026. (jmb)
February 3, 2026 Filing 67 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 30, 2026 Filing 66 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS re #65 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. Plaintiffs advise the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: heartber0 (Defendant No. 177 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); 1it66apparel (Defendant No. 318 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/30/2026. (jmb)
January 29, 2026 Filing 65 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 23, 2026 Filing 64 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICES OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #61 , #63 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: The attic of heavy metal (Defendant No. 282 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); PRIARTS USA (Defendant No. 285 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); Ken Savana (Defendant No. 422 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); Cozylivingstyle (Defendant No. 213 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); Sibord-21 (Defendant No. 249 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendantsnot previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/23/2026. (jmb)
January 22, 2026 Filing 63 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 16, 2026 Filing 62 Request by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor for Clerk's Entry of Default against All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Schedule A of DEFAULTING Defendants, #2 Exhibit Declaration in Support of Clerk's Entry of Default, #3 Proposed Order GRANTING Clerk's Entry of Default)(Kula, Kenneth)
January 16, 2026 Filing 61 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 14, 2026 Filing 60 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICES OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #58 , #59 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Marley Trendy (Defendant No. 233 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); NNKL LLC (Defendant No. 240 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); Capick-23 (Defendant No. 264 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3); PosterifyDesign (Defendant No. 309 on Schedule "A" to Amended Complaint, Dkt. 37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/14/2026. (jmb)
January 14, 2026 Filing 59 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 14, 2026 Filing 58 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER granting #38 Plaintiffs' Motion for Entry of Preliminary Injunction. This preliminary injunction shall remain in effect until trial has concluded. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/13/2026. (jmb)
January 13, 2026 Filing 56 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael J. Truncale: Evidentiary Hearing held on 1/13/2026 from 1:05 PM - 1:30 PM. Plaintiff counsel argues motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court indicates it will grant injunction, issue written ruling in due course. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Kenneth P. Kula; Defense - None Present. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - April Hargett) (KMR)
January 13, 2026 Filing 55 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS re #54 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Shasto3198 (Defendant No. 179 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Marqsta-58 (Defendant No. 217 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Rhcamm0 (Defendant No. 243 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/13/2026. (jmb)
January 12, 2026 Filing 54 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 12, 2026 Filing 53 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS re #52 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: cricketstamps (Defendant No. 268 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); PosterGlam (Defendant No. 273 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/12/2026. (jmb)
January 9, 2026 Filing 52 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 8, 2026 Filing 51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #48 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Delucia59 (Defendant No. 182 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Harrie64 (Defendant No. 206 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Vnane-1 (Defendant No. 333 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/8/2026. (jmb)
January 8, 2026 Filing 50 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #46 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Hedgevilla_01 (Defendant No. 126 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); LightLitCreations (Defendant No. 277 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/8/2026. (jmb)
January 8, 2026 Filing 49 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #45 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Shqui9631 (Defendant No. 176 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Amesmarg56 (Defendant No. 203 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Lusidu66 (Defendant No. 283 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3); Shellyth-12 (Defendant No. 300 on Schedule "A" to the Amended Complaint, Dkt. #37-3). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/8/2026. (jmb)
January 7, 2026 Filing 48 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 7, 2026 Filing 47 NOTICE of Hearing: *** TIME CHANGE ONLY *** Preliminary Injunction/Evidentiary Hearing RESET before this Honorable Court for 1/13/2026 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 2 (Beaumont) - Jack Brooks Federal Courthouse, 300 Willow Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Entered by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 01/07/2026. (KMR)
January 6, 2026 Filing 46 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 5, 2026 Filing 45 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
January 2, 2026 Filing 44 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICES OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #41 , #42 , #43 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Candy Clothing _3 (Defendant No. 166 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Candy (Defendant No. 168 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); EverydayTee (Defendant No. 192 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Candy Clothing IV (Defendant No. 245 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Romero Threads (Defendant No. 123 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Dagi Store (Defendant No. 132 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Breweste-91 (Defendant No. 152 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Stevenjo39 (Defendant No. 154 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Artist LLC (Defendant No. 219 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Cobuit23 (Defendant No. 228 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Lumar-843 (Defendant No. 247 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Thunder Tees 88 (Defendant No. 250 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); BandThreadz (Defendant No. 261 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Aalil_77 (Defendant No. 305 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); whatanovelidea (Defendant No. 308 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); azzerho0 (Defendant No. 313 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); outanjea (Defendant No. 335 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); abdellatifc0 (Defendant No. 341 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); JasinPrintopia (Defendant No. 427 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Baseball Designs (Defendant No. 529 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4);NightingdaleArtPrints (Defendant No. 613 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4);JaneSandersArt (Defendant No. 614 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Anquises Trendy (Defendant No. 151 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); and Pedrosch0 (Defendant No. 183 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4). Plaintiffs also wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: About-2-rock (Defendant No. 106 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE or WITHOUT PREJUDICE, as provided above. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previouslydismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/2/2026. (jmb)
December 29, 2025 Filing 43 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
December 24, 2025 Filing 42 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
December 23, 2025 Filing 41 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Le Bon, Nicholas Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor (Kula, Kenneth)
December 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SUA SPONTE ORDER EXTENDING TRO. It is ORDERED that the Temporary Restraining Order without notice shall remain in effect until 5:00PM CST on January 13, 2026. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/23/2025. (rpc)
December 23, 2025 Filing 39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #36 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: iHavit (Defendant No. 292 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/23/2025. (rpc)
December 22, 2025 Filing 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order GRANTING Preliminary Injunction)(Kula, Kenneth)
December 20, 2025 Filing 37 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Trademark Infringement and Misappropriation of Images against All Defendants, filed by Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Trademark Certificate of Registration, #2 Exhibit Evidence of Infringers Monitoring Plaintiffs' Law Firm and Others Policing IP Rights, #3 Exhibit Schedule A identifying Defendants and related Information)(Kula, Kenneth)
December 17, 2025 Filing 36 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 17, 2025 Filing 35 NOTICE of Service on Defendants as Ordered by the Court by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 re #13 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief (Kula, Kenneth)
December 17, 2025 Filing 34 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #31 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Vintage tee02 (Defendant No. 215 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); Fi_5850 (Defendant No. 218 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); Pepil5825 (Defendant No. 262 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); Carkor_66 (Defendant No. 346 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/17/2025. (jmb)
December 17, 2025 Filing 33 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #30 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: rockbandmerch (Defendant No. 156 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); nuu shirtz (Defendant No. 157 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); shirtsnthingsaz (Defendant No. 295 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); thirstypretzels (Defendant No. 296 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); and HOUSE OF MERCH (Defendant No. 356 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/17/2025. (jmb)
December 17, 2025 Filing 32 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #28 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Bo26bo66 (Defendant No. 109 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); and Rerunthe80s (Defendant No. 298 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/17/2025. (jmb)
December 16, 2025 Filing 31 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 16, 2025 Filing 30 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 15, 2025 Filing 29 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICES OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #26 , #27 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: 80stee (Defendant No. 229 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4);and 90stee (Defendant No. 252 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4). Plaintiffs also wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Welsh.girl (Defendant No. 174 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Fred_the-ted (Defendant No. 104 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Stumpymcnolegs1972 (Defendant No. 113 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4); Nobukam-87 (Defendant No. 141 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. 4). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE or WITHOUT PREJUDICE, as provided above. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/15/2025. (jmb)
December 15, 2025 Filing 28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 12, 2025 Filing 27 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 11, 2025 Filing 26 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 10, 2025 Filing 25 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT #23 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, with prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: Weaveco inc (Defendant No. 144 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/10/2025. (jmb)
December 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Reschedule Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. #22 ] is GRANTED IN PART. The Temporary Restraining Order without notice shall remain in effect until 5:00PM CST on December 30, 2025. It is further ORDERED that the Preliminary Injunction/Evidentiary Hearing is rescheduled and set before this Honorable Court on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2, Jack Brooks Federal Courthouse, 300 Willow Street, Beaumont, Texas. The Preliminary Injunction/Evidentiary Hearing previously set for December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM is hereby CANCELLED. (Motion(s) #22 terminated). Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/9/2025. (jmb)
December 9, 2025 Filing 23 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 9, 2025 Filing 22 MOTION to Extend Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Reschedule Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 15 Order on Ex Parte Motion by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order GRANTING 21-Day Extension to TRO and Rescheduling Hearing)(Kula, Kenneth) Modified event and text on 12/9/2025 (jmb).
December 9, 2025 Filing 21 Summons issued as to All Defendants. (jmb)
December 4, 2025 Filing 20 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS #19 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: (Defendant No. 626 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ); and (Defendant No. 628 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendants are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/4/2025. (jmb)
December 4, 2025 Filing 19 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 3, 2025 Filing 17 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT #16 . Plaintiffs advise the Court that they wish to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, their claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: (Defendant No. 627 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #4 ). Accordingly, the Court acknowledges that Plaintiffs' claims against the above-named individual Defendant are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs' claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/3/2025. (jmb)
December 2, 2025 Filing 16 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4 (Kula, Kenneth)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #9 Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Motion for Order Authorizing Alternative Service. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/1/2025. (jmb)
November 26, 2025 Filing 10 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #4 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document, #8 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, #1 Complaint,. REDACTED Schedule A. (Kula, Kenneth)
November 25, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION Alternative Service on Defendants re #1 Complaint, by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration Kula Declaration in Support of Motion for Alternative Service, #2 Proposed Order)(Kula, Kenneth)
November 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER. The Court finds that the protection of confidential or sensitive business information justifies sealing the document and GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to seal [Dkt. #3 ]. However, in the interest of the public's access to judicial records, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to file a public redacted version of Schedule "A" [Dkt. #4 ] within seven (7) days of receipt of this Order. The Clerk is INSTRUCTED to accept Plaintiffs' Schedule "A" [Dkt. #4 ]. This document shall remain FILED UNDER SEAL. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/25/2025. (jmb)
November 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Temporarily Use Pseudonyms [Dkt. #2 ] is hereby GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/21/2025. (jmb)
November 21, 2025 In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (Copy of the notice to be sent by US Mail to parties not electronically noticed.) (jmb)
November 21, 2025 Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (jmb)
November 21, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kenneth Paul Kula on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kula, Kenneth)
November 21, 2025 Filing 5 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Joe, Christopher)
November 21, 2025 Filing 4 SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: #3 MOTION for Leave to File Schedule A Under Seal. (Joe, Christopher)
November 21, 2025 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to File Schedule A Under Seal by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Joe, Christopher) Modified to lower case on 11/24/2025 (jmb).
November 21, 2025 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Temporarily Use Pseudonyms by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Proposed Order)(Joe, Christopher) Modified to lower case on 11/24/2025 (jmb).
November 21, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Damages and Injunctive Relief against The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11221743.), filed by Richard Roe 1, Richard Roe 2, Richard Roe 3, Richard Roe 4. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Joe, Christopher) Modified to lower case on 11/24/2025 (jmb).

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Plaintiff: Nicholas Rhodes
Represented By: Christopher Michael Joe
Represented By: Kenneth Paul Kula
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Plaintiff: Simon Le Bon
Represented By: Christopher Michael Joe
Represented By: Kenneth Paul Kula
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Plaintiff: John Taylor
Represented By: Christopher Michael Joe
Represented By: Kenneth Paul Kula
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Plaintiff: Roger Taylor
Represented By: Christopher Michael Joe
Represented By: Kenneth Paul Kula
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Defendant: The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A
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Defendant: Vintage tee02
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Defendant: Fi_5850
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Defendant: Pepil5825
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Defendant: Carkor_66
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Defendant: abdellatifc0
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Defendant: About-2-rock
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