TRO Case
Manchester United Football Club Limited v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07124
Filing Date
6/17/2026
Plaintiff
Manchester United Football Club Limited
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
6/30/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order [24] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 7/22/26. Motion hearing date of 7/2/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
6/30/2026
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 20,000 posted by Manchester United Football Club Limited
6/29/2026
MEMORANDUM by Manchester United Football Club Limited in support of extension of time[24]
6/29/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
6/29/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of extension of time[24] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 7/2/2026 at 09:30 AM.
6/29/2026
DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[25]
6/26/2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by Manchester United Football Club Limited
6/24/2026
SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
6/24/2026
SEALED ORDER Authorizing Expedited Discovery. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
6/24/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [2], [14] are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $1,000 per defendant is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Motion hearing set for 6/25/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff
6/22/2026
MEMORANDUM by Manchester United Football Club Limited in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
6/22/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
6/22/2026
DECLARATION of Laura Harrington regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
6/22/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/25/2026 at 09:30 AM.
6/22/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
6/22/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[17]
6/18/2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (qrtr,)
6/18/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.(qrtr,)
6/17/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited by Amy Crout Ziegler
6/17/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited by Justin R. Gaudio
6/17/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
6/17/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
6/17/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited by Jennifer Mary Younan
6/17/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
6/17/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Manchester United Football Club Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25264501.
6/17/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited by Jennifer Van Nacht
6/17/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
6/17/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Manchester United Football Club Limited
6/17/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Manchester United Football Club Limited for leave to file under Seal
6/17/2026