Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Minimax

cacd · 2:25-cv-08768

Case name: Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Minimax
Case name (short): Minimax
Filed: 2025-09-16
Nature of suit: 820 Copyright
Cause: 17:501 Copyright Infringement
Jurisdiction type: Federal Question
Assigned to: Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.
Referred to: Charles F. Eick

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Parties

Party	Role / type	Attorneys
Does	Defendant
MiniMax	Defendant	, , , , ,
Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.	Defendant, Counter Claimant	, , , , , ,
Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.	Defendant, Counter Claimant	, , , , , ,
Dreamworks Animation L.L.C.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Turner Entertainment Co.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
The Cartoon Network, Inc.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
DC Comics	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , ,
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
MVL Film Finance LLC	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Marvel Characters, Inc	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Universal City Studios Productions LLLP	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , ,
Disney Enterprises, Inc.	Plaintiff, Counter Defendant	, , , , ,

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#66 · 2026-10-20

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT and Certificate of Interested Parties (Amended) filed by Plaintiffs DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. identifying Skydance Corporation as Corporate Parent. (Singer, David) (Entered: 10/20/2026) Read the filing

#65 · 2026-09-16

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Mark D. Marciszewski on behalf of Plaintiffs DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (Attorney Mark D. Marciszewski added to party DC Comics(pty:pla), Attorney Mark D. Marciszewski added to party Disney Enterprises, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Mark D. Marciszewski added to Read the filing

#64 · 2026-08-07

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick re Stipulation for Protective Order, 63 (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS) (sh) (Entered: 08/11/2026) Read the filing

#63 · 2026-08-07

Joint STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Plaintiffs and Counterclaim Defendants DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc..(Singer, David) (Entered: 08/07/2026) Read the filing

#62 · 2026-07-29

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Haiyan Tang counsel for Counter Claimant Nanonoble Pte. Ltd., Defendants Nanonoble Pte. Ltd., Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.. Adding Haiyan Tang as counsel of record for Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd. and Nanonoble Pte. Ltd. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd. and Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.. (Attorney Haiyan Tang added to party Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.(pty:cc), Attorney Haiyan Tang added to party Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.(pty:dft), Attorney Haiyan Tang added to part Read the filing

#61 · 2026-06-26

ANSWER to Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, Counterclaim,, 60 with JURY DEMAND filed by Plaintiffs DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc..(Singer, David) (Entered: 06/26/2026) Read the filing

#60 · 2026-06-05

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Nanonoble Pte. Ltd. and Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.; Counterclaimant Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.'s, COUNTERCLAIM against DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. filed by Defendants Nanonoble Pte. Ltd., Shanghai Read the filing Read the filing Read the filing

#58 · 2026-05-22

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andrew Jackson Thomas counsel for Plaintiffs DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.. Adding Andrew J. Thomas as counsel of record for Disney Enterprises, Inc.; Universal City Studios Productions LLLP; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Marvel Charact

#59 · 2026-05-22

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Andrew Gregory Sullivan counsel for Plaintiffs DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.. Adding Andrew G. Sullivan as counsel of record for Disney Enterprises, Inc.; Universal City Studios Productions LLLP; Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Marvel Cha

#57 · 2026-05-22

ORDER DENYING MOTIONS TO DISMISS [DKT. NOS. 34, 35 ] by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. Defendants' motions to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction and failure to state a claim are denied. Defendants shall file their answer(s) no later than June 5, 2026. (chk) (Entered: 05/22/2026) Read the filing

#56 · 2026-05-21

APPLICATION to Allow More than One Attorney to Argue at the May 29, 2026 Hearing filed by Defendants Nanonoble Pte. Ltd., Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Schwartz, Robert) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#55 · 2026-05-15

REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant To Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6); Memorandum of Points and Authorities 35 filed by Defendant Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.. (Schwartz, Robert) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#54 · 2026-05-15

DECLARATION of Sheng Jingyuan re Reply (Motion related), 53 filed by Defendant Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schwartz, Robert) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#53 · 2026-05-15

REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Defendants Minimax and Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd. Pursuant To Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2); Memorandum of Points And Authorities 34 filed by Defendant Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd.. (Schwartz, Robert) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#- · 2026-05-13

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#52 · 2026-05-13

NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 05/01/2026 9:00 a.m. re Transcript 51 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dac) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#51 · 2026-05-13

TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 05/01/2026 9:00 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING SERVICES, INC., phone number 361-949-2988. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/3/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/15/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/11/2026. (dac) (Entered:

#50 · 2026-05-11

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiffs DC Comics, Disney Enterprises, Inc., Dreamworks Animation L.L.C., Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, MVL Film Finance LLC, Marvel Characters, Inc, The Cartoon Network, Inc., Turner Entertainment Co., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Universal City Studios Productions LLLP, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Christal May at CMay@jenner.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Singer, Da

#49 · 2026-05-01

MINUTES OF Mandatory Scheduling Conference held before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr.: The Court heard from the parties about the contents of their joint Rule 26(f) report. The parties represented that they have fully exchanged initial disclosures. A case management order will be issued separately. As stated on the record, Defendant MiniMax is dismissed without prejudice. Court Smart: CS 05/01/2026. (gk) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#48 · 2026-05-08

TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendants Does, MiniMax, Nanonoble Pte. Ltd., Shanghai Xiyu Jizhi Technology Co. Ltd. for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Andrea Llamas at Andreallamas@quinnemanuel.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Kahn, Bradley) (Entered: 05/08/2026)