TRO Case
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-05408
Filing Date
5/11/2026
Plaintiff
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
6/3/2026
NEW PARTIES: A happy little shop, ao sheng bian li dian, PingYuXianHaoXiangJianZhuLaoWuFenBaoYouXianGongSi, qianshanwanshuishangdian, xiekangjingnb, because-of-you, exellentfactory, Gaddi-Auto Parts, LAU-AUTOPARTS, linchong063-t, simpart00, ZJCARTOOL, zongmin30-g, Aruizhuo, AuiomnDd, Awesome Selection - Stone Wolf car car product, Blue Car, Caiyi office supplies, CarTnt Local, CFDFHJ, CrossSeaasasd, Dawn Awakening, EliteForYou, Four Automotive supplies store, Fun E Zone, Growth Happiness, jack ma car, jiegeekeji, Jingzeze, Jovvy Mall, MANGOG, OGG Art Workshop, Pingnan Jewelry, RPGT sticker, Ruihee, Ruiwen shop, Six dian, STEZHOU Business Department, Sticker Vibes, TNVTSHOP, TransOceaqw, VClub, WanderGoodsdf, XIFGIOYANGTO, YPN Accessories, Zhen Pin, ZhhChiao Clothzhhan, ZluckyMan, Chanjuan Co., Ltd., ColorMart, Ka bei li, KelsenValue, LBOYU flagship store, liaoyangshibaitaquwanggaochi, liyanjiang, White pine and Yuhuan Shopping City added to case caption.
6/3/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for preliminary injunction
6/3/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for preliminary injunction[32]
6/3/2026
SUPPLEMENT to motion for preliminary injunction[32]
6/3/2026
DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[33]
5/30/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Plaintiff's motion for extension of the temporary restraining order [28] is granted; the ex parte TRO entered by the Court on 5/20/2026 is extended through 6/17/2026. The telephonic preliminary injunction hearing set for 6/3/2026 is vacated and reset to 6/17/2026 at 8:50 AM. The following call-in number will be used: 650-479-3207; access code 2305-915-8729. Motion for preliminary injunction is to be filed by 6/12/2026. The Court may deny entry of a preliminary injunction if there is an insufficient interval between electronic service of summons and the preliminary injunction hearing.
5/29/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order
5/29/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of extension of time[28]
5/29/2026
DECLARATION of Jennifer V. Nacht regarding memorandum in support of motion[29]
5/26/2026
SURETY BOND in the amount of $10,000.00 posted by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Document not scanned). (bi,)
5/21/2026
SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
5/21/2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/21/2026
SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/20/2026
SEALED EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 5/20/2026. Mailed notice.
5/20/2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file under seal [4] and motion for electronic service of process [19] are granted. Plaintiff's ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order [14] is also granted. Enter Sealed Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order. Telephonic preliminary injunction hearing is set for 6/3/2026 at 8:50 AM. The following call-in number will be used: 650-479-3207; access code 2305-915-8729. Motion for preliminary injunction or motion to extend TRO is to be filed by 5/29/2026. The Court may deny entry of a preliminary injunction if there is an insufficient interval between electronic service of summons and the preliminary injunction hearing. Mailed notice.
5/12/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
5/12/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
5/12/2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
5/12/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]
5/12/2026
MEMORANDUM by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[12]
5/12/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
5/12/2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]
5/12/2026
DECLARATION of Dana A. Cizmadia regarding memorandum in support of motion[13]
5/12/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[15]
5/12/2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
5/11/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
5/11/2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/11/2026
COMPLAINT filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25098377.
5/11/2026
MOTION by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for leave to file under seal
5/11/2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
5/11/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
5/11/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Exhibit 2 regarding complaint[1]
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Jennifer Van Nacht
5/11/2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
5/11/2026
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.
5/11/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler
5/11/2026