Experian Information Solutions Inc. v. Ataeva, LLC

I. INTRODUCTION

On October 17, 2024, plaintiff Experian Information Solutions Inc. (““Experian’’) filed a complaint against defendant Ataeva, LLC (“Ataeva”) asserting three claims for relief: (1) declaratory judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2201 to determine Experian’s payment obligations under its contracts with Ataeva; (2) declaratory judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2201 to determine copyright ownership; and (3) breach of contract. Dkt. 1 (“Compl.”) at 4] 106-19. On October 21, 2024, Experian filed an application for a temporary restraining order. Dkt. 10. On October 22, 2024, the Court denied Experian’s ex parte application for a temporary restraining order and issued an order to show cause as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue. Dkt. 15. On November 5, 2024 the Court denied Experian’s motion for a preliminary injunction. Dkt. 48. On November 22, 2024, Ataeva filed its Answer and Counterclaims. Dkt. 59 (“Counterclaims”). In its Counterclaims, Ataeva asserts four claims for relief: (1) breach of contract; (2) copyright infringement; (3) unfair competition in violation of California Business and Professions Code § 17200, et seq. (the “UCL”); and (4)…