Forrest v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Trademark Dispute
Summary
Andrew Forrest filed a trademark case against Meta Platforms, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case 5:22-cv-03699-PCP) in June 2022. Recent filings include transcript orders, an administrative motion to seal, a discovery dispute letter ruling, and cross-motions regarding sanctions for spoliation of evidence filed by both parties in April 2026.
What changed
This docket entry documents ongoing procedural filings in a trademark dispute between Andrew Forrest and Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Northern District of California. Recent activity includes transcript orders for proceedings in April 2026, an administrative motion to seal filed by Meta regarding another party's material, and a ruling on a February 2026 discovery dispute. Both parties have filed motions for sanctions related to spoliation of evidence.
For affected parties, this case represents standard civil trademark litigation with no immediate compliance obligations. The sanctions motions and discovery disputes suggest contested litigation, but the docket does not indicate any final court orders, monetary penalties, or regulatory actions. Legal professionals tracking trademark enforcement against major technology companies may find this case relevant for understanding litigation patterns.
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Forrest v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Case Number: 5:22-cv-03699-PCP Judge: Pitts, P. Casey Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Trademark Date Filed:
June 23, 2022
Last Filing Date:
February 9, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
|---|---|---|
| 04-17-26 | 368 | Transcript of Proceedings held on 04/16/2026, before Judge P. Casey Pitts. Court Reporter/Transcriber Summer Fisher, telephone number summer_fisher@cand.uscourts.gov 408-763-0563. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, th |
| 04-16-26 | 366 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 04/16/2026 before Judge P. Casey Pitts by Andrew Forrest, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Howard, Derek) |
| 04-16-26 | 367 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 04/16/2026 before Judge P. Casey Pitts by Meta Platforms, Inc., for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Brown, Walter) |
| 04-15-26 | 363 | ORDER re [344] Administrative Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 4/15/2026.(vkdlc1, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-15-26 | 364 | Transcript of Proceedings held on 04/14/2026, before Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. Court Reporter/Transcriber Summer Fisher, telephone number summer_fisher@cand.uscourts.gov 408-763-0563. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference poli |
| 04-14-26 | 358 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 04/14/2026 before Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi by Andrew Forrest, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Howard, Derek) |
| 04-14-26 | 359 | ORDER re [307] [343] February 9, 2026 Discovery Dispute Letter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 4/14/2026. (vkdlc1, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-14-26 | 360 | Declaration of Walter F. Brown in Support of [347] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2 [Redac |
| 04-14-26 | 361 | EXHIBITS re [347] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 2 [Unredacted Version], # (2) Certificate/Proof of Service)(R |
| 04-14-26 | 362 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 04/14/2026 before Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi by Meta Platforms, Inc., for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Brown, Walter) |
| 04-13-26 | 353 | NOTICE by Andrew Forrest re [314] MOTION for Sanctions re: Spoliation of Evidence (Redacted) / Unredacted Version of Brief (Quinn, John) |
| 04-13-26 | 354 | NOTICE by Andrew Forrest re [346] Reply to Opposition/Response, / Unredacted Version of Brief (Quinn, John) |
| 04-13-26 | 355 | NOTICE by Meta Platforms, Inc. re [338] Opposition/Response to Motion,, for Sanctions re: Spoliation of Evidence (Unredacted Version of Brief) (Brown, Walter) |
| 04-13-26 | 356 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re [344] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed ) filed byAndrew Forrest. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of John C. Quinn, # (2) Exhibit A, # (3) Proposed |
| 04-10-26 | 350 | Declaration of Walter F. Brown in Support of [344] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2 [Redac |
| 04-10-26 | 351 | EXHIBITS re [344] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another Party's Material Should Be Sealed filed byMeta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 2 [Unredacted Version], # (2) Certificate/Proof of Service)(R |
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