2025-cv-01061

COMPLAINT against THE INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11114515.), filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale.

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.

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

(Civil Cover Sheet)

MOTION for Leave to File Schedule A Under Seal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

(Proposed Order)

SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 2 MOTION for Leave to File Schedule A Under Seal.

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kenneth Paul Kula on behalf of ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (Text entry; no document attached.)

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. (Text entry; no document attached.)

Summons issued as to THE INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A.

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to File Schedule "A" Under Seal. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 10/1/2025.

NOTICE OF HEARING. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 11/4/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 2 (Beaumont) before District Judge Michael J. Truncale. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 10/3/2025.

REDACTION to 3 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document, 2 MOTION for Leave to File Schedule A Under Seal, 11 Order on Motion for Leave to File Schedule "A" under Seal - PUBLIC VERSION by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

NOTICE by Your-Favorite-Japan (ebay)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

MOTION to Attend Preliminary Injunction Hearing Remotely by Your-Favorite-Japan (ebay).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [20]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: SuperToons Store (Defendant No. 4 on Schedule A), Fartovii-777 (Defendant No. 148 on Schedule A) and Kidz with Character (Defendant No. 100 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 10/20/2025.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [22]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Iroha-jpn (Defendant No. 45 on Schedule A), Nicenico shop (Defendant No. 55 on Schedule A), Textiles and Toys (Defendant No. 6 on Schedule A), Costumes R Us UK (Defendant No. 15 on Schedule A) and Crazystock Italy (Defendant No. 18 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 10/21/2025.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Pro Se MOTION Regarding Improper Service and Lack of Candor by Plaintiff's Counsel and MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by Your-Favorite-Japan (ebay).

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Order

Order

Order

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Miscellaneous Relief

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Response to Non-Motion

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [36]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: AllFor Home and You (Defendant No. 143 on Schedule A), BLUE HEARTS 86 (Defendant No. 46 on Schedule "A"), Bojest (Defendant No. 101 on Schedule A), Coins.banknotes. (Defendant No. 93 on Schedule "A"), Dundun-9 (Defendant No. 112 on Schedule A), Ekoseller-online-store (Defendant No. 159 on Schedule A), Evo)_ 4495 (Defendant No. 33 on Schedule "A"), Fe-shop-japan (Defendant No. 9 on Schedule "A"), Haruka Express Japan (Defendant No. 104 on Schedule A), Hir-5699 (Defendant No. 96 on Schedule A), IGA WA (Defendant No. 113 on Schedule A), Imeth_0 (Defendant No. 107 on Schedule A), Japan Goods Bazaar (Defendant No. 156 on Schedule A), Japan-soul (Defendant No. 94 on Schedule A), Matcha Shop (Defendant No. 48 on Schedule "A"), Miku_camerajapan (Defendant No. 102 on Schedule A), SHIMAUTA-JAPAN (Defendant No. 147 on Schedule A), Sakura_store43 (Defendant No. 146 on Schedule A), Styledb78 (Defendant No. 155 on Schedule A), TICS JAPAN (Defendant No. 139 on Schedule A), Wen feng xiao dian (Defendant No. 40 on Schedule "A"), e-quality Japan (Defendant No. 124 on Schedule A), 8studio.rs (Defendant No. 118 on Schedule A) and Adorix Japan (Defendant No. 152 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 10/31/2025.

ANSWER to [1] Complaint, by Sarmarygirlsdresses (etsy).

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Answer to Complaint

Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document

Notice (Other)

Leave to File Electronically

Miscellaneous Relief

Order

Evidentiary Hearing (Text entry; no document attached.)

ORDER granting [9] EX PARTE MOTION for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Order Restraining Transfer of Assets under the terms set forth within. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/4/2025.

ORDER REGARDING PRO SE PACER ACCESS. Effective the date of this Order, it is hereby ORDERED that all Pro Se Parties shall submit all documents for filing in the above-styled matter via Mail. These filings shall be directed to the Clerk and mailed to one of the following addresses: Clerk, United States District Court, 101 E. Pecan, Sherman, Texas 75090 or Clerk, United States District Court, 7940 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75024. It is further ORDERED that all documents forwarded for filing via Email or Fax will no longer be accepted. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/4/2025.

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Compel

Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document

Response in Opposition to Motion

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

MOTION to Dismiss by Lexi's Toy Shop (ebay).

Envelope

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [54]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: BURANS CHOISE (Defendant No. 10 on Schedule A), Jinjer_28 (Defendant No. 37 on Schedule A), Lomoncostume01 (Defendant No. 53 on Schedule A), NEOSJapan Store (Defendant No. 77 on Schedule A), Sakamotosanti (Defendant No. 19 on Schedule A), Sarmarygirlsdresses (etsy) (Defendant No. 161 on Schedule A), Vintage_camera_japans (Defendant No. 144 on Schedule A), YOUES & YOURES (ebay) (Defendant 76), 369kaharmony (Defendant No. 89 on Schedule A) and Away (Defendant No. 28 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/10/2025.

Pro Se MOTION to Modify or Dissolve Preliminary Injunction by OKONOMIYAKI888HIROSHIMA (ebay).

Cover Letter

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit E

Exhibit F

Exhibit G

Exhibit H

Exhibit I

Envelope

SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: [57] MOTION. (Exhibit D)

Pro Se Corrected MOTION to Compel Immediate Removal of Publicly Disclosed Personal and Medical Information (and to Instruct Plaintiff's Counsel to Permanently Delete All Copies) by OKONOMIYAKI888HIROSHIMA (ebay).

Cover Letter

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit E

Exhibit F

Exhibit G

Envelope

SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: [59] MOTION to Compel. (Exhibit D)

Order on Motion for Leave to File Electronically

Notice of Mailing (Text entry; no document attached.)

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Response in Opposition to Motion

Response in Opposition to Motion

RESPONSE in Opposition re [59] MOTION to Compel filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [62]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: igajyu (Defendant No. 116 on Schedule A), Lexi's Toy Shop (ebay) (Defendant No. 64 on Schedule A) and RiRiz japan shop (Defendant No. 12 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/17/2025.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [66], [67]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: KawaiiJPcrate (Defendant No. 105 on Schedule A) and YUMESAKIGYU (Defendant No. 132 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 11/17/2025.

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Entry of Default

Order

Clerks Entry of Default

Default Judgment

Miscellaneous Relief

Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document

Dismiss

Response in Opposition to Motion

Notice (Other)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Dismiss

Order

Order

Correspondence from Alina Kovalenko (Etsy shop: sarmarygirlsdresses) encl pictures from Etsy listing

Additional Attachment(s)

Envelope

Notice (Other)

Notice (Other)

Sealed Motion

Sealed Document

Redacted Document

Order on Sealed Motion

Notice (Other)

Sealed Document

Redacted Document

Sealed Document

Redacted Document

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Order

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Order

Order

Order Governing Proceedings

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Order

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

RESPONSE re [82] MOTION to Dismiss as MOOT filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

RESPONSE re [77] MOTION to Dismiss by Def. No. 26 as MOOT filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

RESPONSE re [55] MOTION to Dismiss by Def. No. 64 as MOOT filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

RESPONSE to [85] Answer to Complaint, [86] Letter if Construed as a Motion to Dismiss filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANT [106]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendant in this matter: Lexi's Toy Shop (Defendant No. 64 on Schedule A) is hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 12/23/2025.

AGREED MOTION to Stay Case between ONLY Plaintiff and Defendant No. 161 by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

Proposed Order GRANTING Stay

Dismiss

Amended Acknowledgement of Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Certain Defendant. The Court acknowledges that Plaintiff's claims against JPSCOLLECTIONS (Defendant No. 74 on Schedule "A" to the Complaint, Dkt. #[3]) are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/6/2026.

ORDER ON CLOSING DOCUMENTS. It is ORDERED that the Plaintiff and Defendant No. 161, Sarmarygirlsdresses, or their counsel shall submit to the Court all papers necessary for the closing of this case and its removal from the active docket of this Court on or before March 13, 2026. It is further ORDERED that all Court dates and deadlines as they relate to Plaintiff and Defendant No. 161, Sarmarygirlsdresses, are hereby VACATED. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 1/6/2026.

TXED Non-Prisoner Pro Se Party Consent to Electronic Filing / Electronic Notice filed by Your-Favorite-Japan (ebay).

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company re [103] Order Governing Proceedings, Plaintiff's Mandatory Initial Disclosures SERVED

NOTICE Regarding Rule 26(f) Conference, Personal Jurisdiction Challenge, and Prematurity of Initial Disclosures by Your-Favorite-Japan (ebay)

JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting.

Exhibit proposed Case Schedule

Exhibit parties' e-mail communications regarding Mandatory Initial Disclosu

JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting.

Exhibit proposed Case Schedule

Exhibit parties' e-mail communications regarding Information for Joint Repo

Exhibit Def. No. 122 purported Mandatory Initial Disclosures

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Order

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Miscellaneous Relief

MOTION Motion for protective order by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan.

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Summary Judgment

Miscellaneous Relief

RESPONSE in Opposition re [128] MOTION Deferral of Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Terminate Deadlines and Hearings (Text entry; no document attached.)

Notice of Hearing (Text entry; no document attached.)

Notice (Other)

Miscellaneous Relief

Miscellaneous Relief

Answer to Complaint

Notice (Other)

Miscellaneous Relief

Reconsideration

Order

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Notice (Other)

NOTICE OF FILING INITIAL DISCLOSURES by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan

Additional Attachment(s)

SEALED MOTION to Seal by OKONOMIYAKI888HIROSHIMA (ebay). (Attachments: # (1) Cover Letter, # (2) Case Management Statement, # (3) Case Management Statement (redacted), # (4) Proposed Order, # (5) Envelope)

THIRD NOTICE of Failure to Follow Local Rule 5 by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company re [146] SEALED MOTION

ORDER DIRECTING DEFENDANT TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL RULES. It is ORDERED that Defendant No. 122 cure the defects within three (3) days from the date of this Order. Failure to comply may result in all noncompliant filings being stricken from the record. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/4/2026.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company

Additional Attachments to Main Document: [74] MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants who Have Not Filed an Answer or other Responsive Pleading. Corrected Attachment A to Declaration of Kenneth P. Kula.

RESPONSE in Opposition re [140] MOTION for Reconsideration of SECURITY PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 65 (c) filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

RESPONSE in Opposition re [146] SEALED MOTION filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

RESPONSE in Opposition re [127] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ANIMACCORD LTD., A Cyprus limited company.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS [149]. Plaintiff advises the Court that it wishes to voluntarily dismiss, without prejudice, its claims against the following individual Defendants in this matter: Daisuke Japan88 (Defendant No. 65 on Schedule A) and Imagine_Japan (Defendant No. 114 on Schedule A) are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's claims against all other Defendants not previously dismissed remain pending. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/9/2026.

Appear Remotely

Notice (Other)

Response in Opposition to Motion

Sur-Reply to Reply to Response to Motion

Amended Document (NOT Motion)

Affidavit of Service

NOTICE PENDING MOTION TO ATTEND REMOTELY by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan (Your-Favorite-Japan, Your-Favorite-Japan)

SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re [127] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan.

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ORDER granting [155] Motion for Telephonic or Videoconference Appearance at February 23, 2026 Case Management Conference. Defendant No. 92 is INSTRUCTED to call in for the conference fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled time of the conference and remain on the line until the Court joins the call. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/19/2026.

MOTION to Vacate, or in the Alternative, Dissolve or Modify the Preliminary Injunction and to Require Security Under Rule 65(c) by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan.

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Exhibit

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael J. Truncale: Scheduling Conference/Case Management Conference held on 2/23/2026 from 10:04 AM - 10:55 AM. Defendant #122 made no contact with Court, no appearance. Defendant #92, Ms. Kanae Sawada, appearing via Zoom Audio platform with permission of Court as she resides in Japan. No interpreter present. Court discussed housekeeping issue(s) with parties, encouraged Ms. Sawada to obtain legal counsel and advised responsibilities of appearing pro se in this matter. Court and parties reviewed status of case to date. Court will enter scheduling order. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Kenneth P. Kula; Defense - Ms. Kanae Sawada (Deft. #92), Pro Se. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - Not Recorded)

Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

MOTION to Stay DISCOVERY PENDING RESOLUTION OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND RULE 65(c) ISSUES by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan. (Your-Favorite-Japan, Your-Favorite-Japan)

MOTION DEFENDANT NO. 92S OBJECTION TO SCHEDULING ORDER AND MINUTE ENTRY by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan. (Your-Favorite-Japan, Your-Favorite-Japan)

MOTION TO DISCUSS PENDING MOTIONS CONCERNING PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND BONDLESS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Your-Favorite-Japan Your-Favorite-Japan. (Your-Favorite-Japan, Your-Favorite-Japan)

Response to Motion

Response in Opposition to Motion

NOTICE of Clarification Regarding February 23, 2026 Rule 16 Conference by OKONOMIYAKI888HIROSHIMA (ebay)

Cover Letter

Envelope

ORDER denying [168] Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of Personal Jurisdiction and Rule 65(c) Issues. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/26/2026.

ORDER denying [169] Motion DEFENDANT NO. 92S OBJECTION TO SCHEDULING ORDER AND MINUTE ENTRY. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/27/2026.

ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION. The Court ORDERS that this case be submitted to mediation. The mediator assigned is United States Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/27/2026.

SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/24/2026 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm A01 (Sherman - Annex) before District Judge Michael J. Truncale. Amended Pleadings due by 4/22/2026. Discovery due by 6/17/2026. Joinder of Parties due by 3/11/2026. Bench Trial set for 8/24/2026 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm A01 (Sherman - Annex) before District Judge Michael J. Truncale. Mediation Completion due by 4/1/2026. Motions due by 6/17/2026. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 8/10/2026. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 8/3/2026. Signed by District Judge Michael J. Truncale on 2/27/2026.

Miscellaneous Relief