DECISION & ORDER INTRODUCTION This action arises out of a contract dispute between Plaintiff, Hayvin Gaming, LLC (“Hayvin”) and Defendant, Workinman Interactive, LLC (“Workinman”). On March 24, 2023, Hayvin filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment, specific performance, injunctive relief, and damages for, among other things, Workinman’s alleged breach of contract. See generally ECF No. 1. Then, on May 9, 2023, Hayvin moved for a preliminary injunction and to expedite that motion. ECF Nos. 7, 8. In its preliminary injunction motion, Hayvin asked the Court to order Workinman to “reinstate or turn over a copy of the Slack channel for Hayvin Gaming’s project called Hayvin Poker in compliance with its obligations under the operative contract between the parties.” ECF No. 7 at 1. The Court granted Hayvin’s motion to expedite, and scheduled oral argument on the preliminary injunction for May 25, 2023. ECF No. 10. On May 16, 2023, Workinman requested that the Court reschedule oral argument because Workinman’s counsel was not available on May 25. ECF No. 13. Given the parties’ scheduling conflicts and the potential for delay, Hayvin requested that the Court decide the motion without oral argument. On May 17, 2023, the Court cancelled oral argument and determined that it would decide the matter without oral argument in accordance with Hayvin’s request. ECF No. 14. BACKGROUND Hayvin is the creator and owner of Hayvin Poker, a mobile “card-battle” game that Hayvin operates on a “freemium” model, meaning that, while it is free to play, players can purchase additional features and upgrades through credit card transactions.1 ECF No. 1
1, 15; ECF No. 7-1 at 5. Workinman is a videogame developer that provides a range of services for companies seeing to create, modify, or expand digital games. Id. 2. Hayvin began developing the Hayvin Poker concept about nine years ago. See id.
