TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-06039
Filing Date
5/22/2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
5/27/2026
MAILED trademark report with certified copy of closing order dated 5/26/27 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (bi,)
5/26/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
5/26/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials (bi,)
5/26/2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (bi,)
5/26/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: Upon receipt of the plaintiff's notice of voluntary dismissal pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i) [14], this matter is concluded. Plaintiff is advised that should it seek to reassert the same claim against any of the original defendants in this case, it must file a new case and indicate on the civil coversheet that the case is related to this case. All future dates and deadlines are stricken; all pending motions denied as moot. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice
5/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
5/22/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25156690.
5/22/2026
Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/22/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/22/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
5/22/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/22/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
5/22/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes
5/22/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding complaint[1]
5/22/2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to Memories of hometown Eightteen
5/22/2026
AMENDED complaint by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. against Memories of hometown Eightteen and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
5/22/2026
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.
5/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
5/22/2026