TRO Case
The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Trademark Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-07848
Filing Date
Jul 06, 2026
Plaintiff
The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Court
Illinois Northern District Court
Docket Entries (26)
Jul 10, 2026
SEALED Order Authorizing Expedited Discovery. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/10/2026. Mailed notice.
Jul 10, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [15] is granted. Mailed notice.
Jul 10, 2026
SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 7/10/2026. Mailed notice.
Jul 10, 2026
Registry Deposit Information Form by The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Jul 08, 2026
MEMORANDUM by The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited in support of motion for temporary restraining order[15]
Jul 08, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited Exhibit 2 regarding declaration[18]
Jul 08, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The Court requires that any motion for a temporary restraining order and/or asset freeze is accompanied by a declaration from an attorney of record that provides the following information. First, to demonstrate the immediate harm necessary to grant the drastic remedy of an ex parte temporary restraining order, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant has sold or offered to sell the allegedly infringing product(s) within the last two months and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Generally, evidence that a defendant has sold or offered to sell the infringing products within the last two months may include: (1) screenshots of the listings collected within the last two months; (2) screenshots older than two months with an attestation that the listings reflected in the screenshots have been checked within the last two months and were active; or (3) evidence of a purchase by a customer in Illinois within the last two months. Second, as relevant to personal jurisdiction, without which any temporary restraining order or asset freeze would be invalid, the declaration must confirm that each named defendant sold at least one allegedly infringing product to a customer in Illinois and describe the evidence supporting this confirmation. Here, "sold" means that the defendant accepted an order and payment for an allegedly infringing product to be shipped to Illinois. Third, to assure that Court that the rights of defendants who have not yet been served are being appropriately protected, the declaration must identify the case number(s) and assigned judge(s) for any pending case(s) brought by the plaintiff(s) against any of the named defendants, noting whether the intellectual property at issue was the same or different than in this case. If it is the same, the declaration should describe the disposition of the other case. The Court will address any motion for a temporary restraining order only after receipt of the described declaration, which can be filed contemporaneously with the motion. Additionally, to the extent Plaintiff also makes a motion for expedited discovery or for an order permitting electronic service of process, Plaintiff should submit a proposed order for that relief that is separate from the proposed order for the TRO and asset restraint. The proposed order for the TRO and asset restraint should name the relevant defendants directly in the order, without reference to Schedule A. Mailed notice.
Jul 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]
Jul 08, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery
Jul 08, 2026
DECLARATION of Paul Dicken regarding memorandum in support of motion[16]
Jul 07, 2026
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion for leave to file under seal [4] is granted. Mailed notice.
Jul 07, 2026
MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials
Jul 07, 2026
MAILED Trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA
Jul 06, 2026
MOTION by Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited for leave to file under seal
Jul 06, 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 06, 2026
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited Schedule A regarding complaint[1]
Jul 06, 2026
Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Jul 06, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited by Justin R. Gaudio
Jul 06, 2026
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Jul 06, 2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
Jul 06, 2026
COMPLAINT filed by The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25338059.
Jul 06, 2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).
Jul 06, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited by Amy Crout Ziegler
Jul 06, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited by Jennifer Mary Younan
Jul 06, 2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited by Jennifer Van Nacht
Jul 06, 2026