TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07560
Filing Date
Jun 29, 2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (21)
Jul 01, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff's filing of its amended complaint moots the show cause order entered on June 30, 2026. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
STANDING ORDER In "Schedule A" Cases. Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/30/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
ORDER: In accordance with the accompanying order, plaintiff is ordered to show cause within seven days (on or before July 7, 2026) why joinder is permissible in this case under Rule 20(a)(2) and Bailie v. Schedule A Defendants, 734 F. Supp. 3d 798 (N.D. Ill. 2024). Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/30/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jun 30, 2026
AMENDED complaint by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. against LRR Art and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Jun 30, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [4] is granted. Mailed notice
Jun 30, 2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jun 30, 2026
ORDER: A joint initial status report is due on or before August 31, 2026. Counsel and parties are directed to familiarize themselves with Judge Gottschall's case procedures, which are available from the court's website at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/. To locate the case procedures, follow the "judges" link, and select "Hon. Joan B. Gottschall." Please pay particular attention to the requirement to exchange initial disclosures within fourteen days of the parties' initial discovery planning conference and the court's requirement that the parties are to explore settlement opportunities and identify areas of agreement before filing the joint initial status report. Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/30/2026. Mailed notice
Jun 29, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes
Jun 29, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
Jun 29, 2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25310989.
Jun 29, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order.
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 29, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jun 29, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
Jun 29, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jun 29, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
Jun 29, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
Jun 29, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 29, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
Jun 29, 2026