TRO Case
Kia Corporation v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07914
Filing Date
Jul 07, 2026
Plaintiff
Kia Corporation
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (23)
Jul 13, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Manish S. Shah: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4][14] are granted, and no appearance is necessary. Security is set at $100,000. Enter Sealed TRO. Notices Mailed.
Jul 13, 2026
SEALED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/13/2026. Notices Mailed.
Jul 08, 2026
MEMORANDUM by Kia Corporation in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]
Jul 08, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jul 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Choae Kim regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jul 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]
Jul 08, 2026
MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jul 08, 2026
NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order[14], motion for leave to file[4] before Honorable Manish S. Shah on 7/14/2026 at 09:45 AM.
Jul 08, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Kia Corporation Exhibit 2 Parts 1-3 regarding declaration[17]
Jul 08, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
Jul 07, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Kia Corporation Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
Jul 07, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Amy Crout Ziegler
Jul 07, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Manish S. Shah. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jul 07, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Kia Corporation
Jul 07, 2026
COMPLAINT filed by Kia Corporation; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25345590.
Jul 07, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Justin R. Gaudio
Jul 07, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kia Corporation by Trevor Christian Talhami
Jul 07, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Kia Corporation for leave to file under seal
Jul 07, 2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Kia Corporation
Jul 07, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jul 07, 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.
Jul 07, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Kia Corporation Exhibit 2 Parts 1-3 regarding complaint[1]
Jul 07, 2026