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2026-02-17 |
COMPLAINT against Jane Does 1-100, John Does 1-100, XYZ Companies 1-100. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32419551)Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-17 |
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. |
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2026-02-17 |
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP., Other Affiliate BlackRock Inc., Other Affiliate AMC Networks Inc., Other Affiliate Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., Other Affiliate Sphere Entertainment Co. for MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-17 |
PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. |
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Supplement Brief ISO Temporary Restraining Order, Order of Seizure, and Preliminary Injunction |
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(Affidavit of Bryan Warner) |
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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Arun Subramanian. 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. |
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Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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. |
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Case Designated ECF. |
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2026-02-17 |
FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review. Modified on 2/18/2026 |
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***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Document No. 4 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order, was reviewed and approved as to form. |
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2026-02-17 |
DECLARATION of Abigail J. Remore in Support re: 4 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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Exhibit A. Knicks TSDR Records |
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Exhibit B |
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Exhibit C |
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Exhibit D |
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Exhibit E |
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2026-02-17 |
DECLARATION of Joseph Doherty in Support re: 4 Proposed Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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Exhibit A |
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Exhibit B |
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Exhibit C |
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Exhibit D |
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Exhibit E |
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Exhibit F |
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Exhibit G |
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Exhibit H |
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Exhibit I |
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Exhibit J |
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Exhibit K |
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Exhibit L |
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Exhibit M |
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Exhibit N |
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Exhibit O |
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(Exhibit P) |
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT TRADEMARK FORM. Notice to Attorney Abigail Remore to RE-FILE Document No. 5 AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark - Notice of Submission by Attorney. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the AO 120 Patent/Trademark form is not correct; the Patent or Trademark Number field on the AO 120 Patent/Trademark form was not completed by the attorney. Re-file the document using the event type AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark - Notice of Submission by Attorney found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct AO 120 Patent/Trademark PDF form. |
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2026-02-18 |
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review. |
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2026-02-19 |
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to John Does 1-100, Jane Does 1-100, and XYZ Companies 1-100, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-19 |
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). |
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2026-02-19 |
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITH TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER OF SEIZURE: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendants, various John Does, Jane Does, and XYZ Companies, their true identities being unknown, show cause before this Court, at a remote hearing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an order should not be entered pursuant to Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, granting to Plaintiffs MSG Sports, LLC and New York Knicks, LLC (collectively "Plaintiffs") a preliminary injunction enjoining the defendants, various John Does, Jane Does, and XYZ Companies (collectively, "Defendants"), their true identities being unknown, and all those acting in concert with Defendants, from the unauthorized manufacture, distribution, sale or holding for sale, of clothing, T-shirts, hats, jerseys, sweatshirts, accessories and other merchandise (collectively the "Bootleg Merchandise") bearing the names, logos, or trademarks (collectively the "Intellectual Property") associated with the professional basketball team the New York Knicks (the "Knicks). To attend the remote hearing, the parties should dial in by calling (646) 453-4442 and entering the Phone Conference ID: 128 373 820, followed by the pound (#) sign; AND IT APPEARING TO THE COURT that Defendants, and those acting in concert with Defendants, have sold, and will continue to sell and distribute, the Bootleg Merchandise bearing Plaintiffs' Intellectual Property associated with the Knicks, as set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint and supporting papers, and will continue to carry out such acts unless restrained by order of the Court; and further set forth in this Order. (Telephone Conference set for 2/26/2026 at 02:00 PM before Judge Arun Subramanian.) (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 2/19/2026) (rro) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing. |
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2026-02-20 |
ORDER: The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to issue electronic summonses to all the Doe parties in this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 2/20/2026) (ar) Transmission to Civil Case Openings Clerk for processing. |
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2026-02-20 |
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Jane Does 1-100, John Does 1-100, XYZ Companies 1-100. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. John Does 1-100 served on 2/21/2026, answer due 3/16/2026. Service was accepted by John Doe. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC; New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by John Doe. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by Johnny Lnu. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by Arthur Lnu. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by John Doe. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by John Doe. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-23 |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Service was accepted by John Doe. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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2026-02-26 |
DECLARATION of Abigail J. Remore, Esq. in Support re: [4] Proposed Temporary Restraining Order, [1] Complaint. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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Exhibit A |
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2026-02-26 |
DECLARATION of Joseph Doherty in Support re: [11] Order to Show Cause, Set Deadlines/Hearings, [1] Complaint. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. |
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Exhibit 1 |
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Exhibit 2 |
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Exhibit 3 |
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Exhibit 4 |
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2026-02-26 |
PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by MSG Sports, LLC, New York Knicks, LLC. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. |
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CASHIERS OFFICE REGISTRY DEPOSIT as per [11] Order to Show Cause, dated 2/19/2026, from Judge Arun Subramanian, received $25,000.00 from MSG Sports, LLC Receipt Number NYSCCA26-00210 on 2/21/2026. |
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Arun Subramanian: Oral Argument held on 2/26/2026 re: [4] Proposed Temporary Restraining Order. Abigail Remore present for Plaintiffs. John Doe Defendant present. (Court Reporter Andrew Walker) |
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2026-02-27 |
ORDER OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER OF SEIZURE: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants, their agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, and corporations acting in concert or participation with said Defendants, are enjoined and restrained from: (i) Using Plaintiffs' Intellectual Property in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of any clothing, hats or other merchandise; or (ii) Manufacturing, distributing, selling, or holding for sale any clothing, hats, or other merchandise which carries or otherwise uses Plaintiffs' Intellectual Property; or (iii) Aiding, abetting, inducing, or encouraging another to perform any of the acts enjoined herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on behalf of Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs or third party law enforcement, including the United States Marshal for this district, the state and the local police, and local deputy sheriffs, and persons acting under their supervision, are hereby authorized to seize and impound any and all Bootleg Merchandise bearing Plaintiffs' Intellectual Property associated with the Team which Defendants, or their agents, servants, employees, successors and assigns, and all those acting in concert or participation with them, attempt to sell or are holding for sale (including any carton, container, or other means of carriage in which the Bootleg Merchandise is found) in connection with any professional sporting events of the Team from three (3) hours before through one (1) hour after any professional sporting event of the Team within the area not to exceed two (2) blocks north, east, south or west of the MSG Arena that is located in Midtown Manhattan between 7th and 8th Avenues from 31st to 33rd Streets through and until the conclusion of the Team's current 2025-2026 season which will end by June 30, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that such confiscated Bootleg Merchandise shall be delivered to Plaintiffs' counsel or representatives, or their designees, pending final disposition of this action. All clothing, hats, and other Bootleg Merchandise bearing Plaintiffs' Intellectual Property which is sold, or held for sale, in connection with any professional sporting event of the Team at or around the MSG Arena in New York City during the Team's 2025-2026 season, shall be deemed to be merchandise subject to the seizure provisions of this order.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this preliminary injunction is conditioned upon personal service of a copy of this Order and the Summons and Complaint being made upon the Defendants or other persons enjoined hereby contemporaneously with the seizure authorized herein. If any Defendants believe their merchandise has been seized unlawfully, they may contest that by contacting plaintiffs' counsel, Abigail Remore, by email at ajremore@csglaw.com or by phone at 973.530.2114. Defendants may also contact the Chambers of Judge Subramanian at 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 10007. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all unauthorized items heretofore or hereafter seized in this action be delivered up to the Plaintiffs, or to Plaintiffs' authorized representative, pending final disposition of this matter. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the injunctive and seizure provisions of this order shall expire upon conclusion of the Team's 2025-2026 season on June 30, 2026, unless otherwise extended by further order of this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the undertaking in the amount of $25,000.00 heretofore deposited with the Clerk of this Court to secure payment of costs incurred in enforcing the provisions of the temporary restraining order is hereby continued until final disposition of this matter or further order of this Court. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 2/27/2026) |
