TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05457
Filing Date
5/12/2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
5/29/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Per Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [36], all claims in this action against Defendant Eratus-Auto-US (11) are dismissed without prejudice. Mailed notice
5/29/2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to a certain Defendant
5/27/2026
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/27/2026. Mailed notice
5/27/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: No defendant has filed a response to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [28]. Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [28] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk is directed to unseal [2], [3], [18] and [24]. Plaintiff's law firm is hereby ordered to add ALL defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three (3) business days. Instructions can be found at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. A status report is due on 6/26/2026. Mailed notice
5/22/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [28] is taken under advisement. Any written objection shall be filed by 5/26/2026. Court will rule by mail. Presentment hearing scheduled on 5/26/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Mailed notice.
5/21/2026
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Document not imaged) (Received via Drop Box on 5/21/26)
5/21/2026
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. as to The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A on 5/21/2026, answer due 6/11/2026.
5/21/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Jennifer Van Nacht for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction[28] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/26/2026 at 09:50 AM.
5/21/2026
NEW PARTIES: A3THXT4ER58D3O, AXF76RECH45Z3, AyPDYR, BeiJingJingFengHongDaJianCaiXiaoShouYouXianGongSi, bingduSHOP, botaiSHOP, ChengDuYuanHuaTingShangMaoYouXianGongSi, Chenjie Electronics, Cloud CatSHOP, duolushiSHOP, Eratus-Auto-US, FengTongMaoYi, genhuanSHOP, GreenGoldGoods, GZLZHUANYING, HanmeiCo., HONG KONG HE YAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LIMITED, hualiSHOP, Kaidian133 shop, LKJHGFDSAQWE, Luoping Li, panrenren store, AGO_CarParts, amomentofromance, automic_life, autopa-1725User ID, BodyKit-Masters, chenyu-PLCs, cjiang_91, congkai, estore-yang, flamingleopard, forinka autoparts, fzxf04187, garciadavidsol, gogobro888, guoho08v, haoshaozhi, hfezd80, High-AutoParts, Jichuang Packaging Materials, lilanlan2009999, MELIORATIO, minghui88, NY Auto Parts Warehouse Outlet, CPTWENTYEIGHT, CPTWENTYFOUR, cptwentynine, dingdangt, Hellopp, HoardHaven, HONGYUNLLL, Jiang bell local, L S Cxiaoyu, Lexin Informationb, Meadow Shelf, Car floor mats, GaoXuan Peng and HOSHINGAUTO added to case caption.
5/21/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[28]
5/21/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction
5/15/2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/15/2026
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/15/2026
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
5/14/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
5/14/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
5/14/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
5/14/2026
DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
5/14/2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[19], motion for temporary restraining order[14], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/19/2026 at 09:50 AM.
5/14/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Plaintiff's ex parte motion for temporary restraining order [14], motion for leave to file under seal [4], and motion for electronic service of process [19] are granted. Presentment hearing noticed for 5/19/2026 is stricken with no appearance necessary. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Mailed notice
5/14/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]
5/14/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]
5/14/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
5/14/2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 5/14/2026.
5/14/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[17]
5/13/2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
5/13/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
5/12/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/12/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes
5/12/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25105141.
5/12/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
5/12/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/12/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]
5/12/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/12/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
5/12/2026
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.
5/12/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
5/12/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/12/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
5/12/2026