TRO Case
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04935
Filing Date
4/29/2026
Plaintiff
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/4/2026
MAILED Trademark report with certified copy of minute order dated 5/1/2026 to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA.
5/1/2026
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
4/30/2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
4/30/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
4/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. by Trevor Christian Talhami
4/29/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
4/29/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Exhibit 2 Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
4/29/2026
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.
4/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
4/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. by Madeline Halgren
4/29/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
4/29/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
4/29/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
4/29/2026
AMENDED complaint by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. against auxinova and terminating The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
4/29/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25049831.
4/29/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. for leave to file under seal
4/29/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
4/29/2026
Notice of Withdrawal of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
4/29/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
4/29/2026