TRO Case

Mattel, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Trademark Infringement

Case No.

1:2026-cv-04155

Filing Date

4/14/2026

Plaintiff

Mattel, Inc.

Court

Northern District of Illinois

5/5/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order [29] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 5/22/26. Motion hearing date of 5/7/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

5/4/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/7/2026 at 09:30 AM.

5/4/2026

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of extension of time[29]

5/4/2026

DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding memorandum in support of motion[30]

5/4/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

4/29/2026

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 99,000.00 posted by Mattel, Inc.

4/28/2026

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

4/27/2026

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) SHOWSUP and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc.

4/24/2026

SEALED ORDER Authorizing Expedited Discovery And Electronic Service Of Process. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

4/24/2026

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's ex parte motions [4] [14] [19] are granted, and no appearance is necessary. The plaintiff's written submissions establish that if defendants were informed of this proceeding before a TRO could issue, assets would likely be redirected, defeating plaintiff's interests in identifying defendants, stopping the infringement, and obtaining an accounting. In addition, the submitted evidence establishes a likelihood of success on the merits, the harm to plaintiff is irreparable and an injunction is in the public interest because infringement interferes with the plaintiff's ability to control its intellectual property. Those rights cannot be fully compensated by money damages. There is no countervailing harm to defendants from an order directing them to stop infringement. Electronic service of process does not violate any treaty and is consistent with due process because it is an effective, perhaps the most effective, way to communicate with defendants. Expedited discovery is warranted to identify defendants and implement the asset freeze. If any defendant were to appear and object, the court will take a fresh look at the asset freeze, joinder, and personal jurisdiction. The court finds that security in the amount of $99,000--1,000 per defendant--is sufficient to secure the injunctive relief. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

4/24/2026

Registry Deposit Information Form by Mattel, Inc.

4/24/2026

SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

4/16/2026

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[19], motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/21/2026 at 09:30 AM.

4/16/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

4/16/2026

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]

4/16/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

4/16/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

4/16/2026

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]

4/16/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[17]

4/16/2026

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]

4/16/2026

DECLARATION of Michael Moore regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

4/15/2026

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

4/15/2026

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

4/14/2026

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Mattel, Inc.

4/14/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

4/14/2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

4/14/2026

COMPLAINT filed by Mattel, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24977785.

4/14/2026

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for leave to file under seal

4/14/2026

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

4/14/2026

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Mattel, Inc.

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Rachel S Miller

4/14/2026

CIVIL Cover Sheet

4/14/2026

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes

4/14/2026

Mattel, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion to extend the temporary restraining order [29] is granted. The temporary restraining order is extended for 14 days to 5/22/26. Motion hearing date of 5/7/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel S Miller for presentment of extension of time[29] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/7/2026 at 09:30 AM.

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of extension of time[29]

DECLARATION of Rachel S. Miller regarding memorandum in support of motion[30]

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for extension of time of Temporary Restraining Order

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 99,000.00 posted by Mattel, Inc.

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) SHOWSUP and all other Defendants identified in the Complaint by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc.

SEALED ORDER Authorizing Expedited Discovery And Electronic Service Of Process. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

Registry Deposit Information Form by Mattel, Inc.

SEALED TEMPORARY Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/24/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff

NOTICE of Motion by Justin R. Gaudio for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief[19], motion for leave to file[4], motion for temporary restraining order[14] before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 4/21/2026 at 09:30 AM.

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for temporary restraining order including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, and Expedited Discovery

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of motion for temporary restraining order[14]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for Electronic Service of Process Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)

MEMORANDUM by Mattel, Inc. in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[19]

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding declaration[17]

DECLARATION of Justin R. Gaudio regarding memorandum in support of motion[20]

DECLARATION of Michael Moore regarding memorandum in support of motion[15]

MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA

MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials

Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks by Mattel, Inc.

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Exhibit 3 - Parts 1-2 regarding complaint[1]

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2).

COMPLAINT filed by Mattel, Inc.; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24977785.

MOTION by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. for leave to file under seal

SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. Schedule A regarding complaint[1]

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Justin R. Gaudio

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Mattel, Inc.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Rachel S Miller

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Hannah Alexa Abes

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Mattel, Inc. by Amy Crout Ziegler