TRO Case

Hyundai Motor Company et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04343
Filing Date
4/17/2026
Plaintiff
Hyundai Motor Company et al
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/5/2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company

5/5/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), this case is dismissed without prejudice. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice.

4/20/2026

Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company

4/20/2026

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials.(qrtr,)

4/20/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Pursuant to the notice of withdrawal [16], plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4] is withdrawn. Mailed notice.

4/20/2026

MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (qrtr,)

4/20/2026

AMENDED complaint by Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America against AUTOPARTS#02 and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

4/20/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Plaintiff has filed a complaint alleging infringement by 86 defendants. This case follows a pattern common to "Schedule A" cases where plaintiffs allege that defendants employ similar methods and "work in active concert" to infringe plaintiffs' intellectual property. But experience has shown that not all defendants named in a Schedule A case work together. More importantly, experience has shown that joinder under Fed. R. Civ. P. 19 and 20 is rarely appropriate in Schedule A cases. Accordingly, the Court raises the propriety of joinder and requires the plaintiff to file a supplemental memorandum addressing the propriety of joinder at least 7 days before the filing of the motion for temporary restraining order. Alternatively, by the same date, Plaintiff may file an amended complaint and amended Schedule A reducing the number of defendants. However, if Plaintiff names multiple defendants, Plaintiff must show that joinder of those defendants is proper. The Court directs Plaintiff to this Court's standing order in Schedule A cases regarding joinder on the Court's website. Additionally, the Seventh Circuit has recently clarified that establishing personal jurisdiction in Schedule A cases requires that plaintiffs show evidence, for each defendant, of actual sales to Illinois customers and of actual products shipped to Illinois. Liu v. Monthly, No. 25-2074, 2026 WL 880018, at *23 (7th Cir. Mar. 31, 2026). Mere evidence of being willing to ship to Illinois customers is insufficient. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint if additional evidence is needed to establish personal jurisdiction over each Defendant under this standard. Mailed notice.

4/17/2026

MOTION by Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company for leave to file under seal

4/17/2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

4/17/2026

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company by Justin R. Gaudio

4/17/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company by Trevor Christian Talhami

4/17/2026

COMPLAINT filed by Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24997445.

4/17/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company by Justin Tyler Joseph

4/17/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company by Amy Crout Ziegler

4/17/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiffs Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company Exhibit 2 Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

4/17/2026

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company

4/17/2026

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.