TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07683
Filing Date
Jun 30, 2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (30)
Jul 24, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah:MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order [25] is granted. The TRO is extended to 8/11/26. No appearance is required on 7/28/2026. Mailed notice
Jul 23, 2026
DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[26]
Jul 23, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
Jul 23, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of extension of time[25] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/28/2026 at 09:45 AM.
Jul 23, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of extension of time[25]
Jul 21, 2026
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 100,000.00 posted by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jul 14, 2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/14/2026. Notices Mailed.
Jul 14, 2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jul 14, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4][14] are granted. Security is set at $100,000. Enter Sealed TRO. Notices Mailed.
Jul 08, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's motions are taken under advisement and no appearance on 7/9/26 is necessary. The court will issue a ruling via cm/ecf. Notices Mailed.
Jul 02, 2026
DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jul 02, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[14], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/9/2026 at 09:45 AM.
Jul 02, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[17]
Jul 02, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
Jul 02, 2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
Jul 01, 2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jul 01, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jul 01, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jun 30, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
Jun 30, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes
Jun 30, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
Jun 30, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 30, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
Jun 30, 2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25320768.
Jun 30, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
Jun 30, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
Jun 30, 2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 30, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jun 30, 2026