Alexander Gordon Waterfowl Illustration Copyright Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-11917
Alexander Gordon Files a Federal Copyright Lawsuit on September 29, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – North American Waterfowl Illustrations, Copyright Claims, Schedule A Defendants, and Docket Updates
Alexander Gordon filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit on September 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit reportedly concerns the unauthorized reproduction and commercial use of copyrighted artwork depicting North American waterfowl, including various species of ducks and other aquatic birds.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants identified through Schedule A, a format commonly used in intellectual property enforcement actions involving multiple online sellers and e-commerce businesses.
Third-party reporting identifies Gordon's North American Waterfowl Duck Poster as the artwork involved in the dispute. The reported allegations concern the reproduction and sale of waterfowl illustrations on merchandise such as posters, decorative prints, canvas artwork, and other products offered through online marketplaces.
The precise copyrighted works, registration details, and allegedly infringing products should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Alexander Gordon
Defendants: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case No.: 1:26-cv-11917
Date Filed: September 29, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Jeffrey I. Cummings
Nature of Action: Copyright Infringement – 17 U.S.C. § 101 (Copyright Act)
Reported Copyright Registrations: VA 2-467-204 and VA 2-493-644 (subject to verification)
Reported Work at Issue: North American Waterfowl Duck Poster
Reported Number of Defendants: Approximately 118 online seller defendants (subject to verification)
Plaintiff's Counsel: Keith A. Vogt and associated counsel
Case Update: On September 29, 2026, Alexander Gordon filed his federal copyright infringement complaint with a supporting exhibit and submitted Schedule A identifying defendants.
The docket also records a civil cover sheet and several attorney notices of appearance filed on behalf of the plaintiff that day.
Third-party reporting associates the lawsuit with alleged unauthorized reproduction of waterfowl illustrations across online merchandise listings, reportedly involving 118 defendant stores.
The available public docket does not establish whether the plaintiff subsequently obtained temporary injunctive relief or the outcome of any substantive court rulings.
About the Plaintiff
Alexander Gordon is an American illustrator and visual artist whose creative work reportedly includes wildlife illustrations, graphic design, and digital artwork.
Gordon is associated with the artistic name Grave Train and is known for illustrations depicting North American wildlife, particularly ducks, waterfowl, and other birds commonly associated with natural history and outdoor recreation.
His reported artistic approach combines traditional pencil drawings and textured, hand-rendered elements with digital coloring techniques, producing illustrations that resemble vintage natural history prints.
Gordon's portfolio has also been associated with children's book illustrations and other creative projects.
One work identified in reporting concerning this lawsuit is North American Waterfowl Duck Poster, an illustrated composition depicting multiple waterfowl species.
Gordon asserts copyright interests in artwork allegedly reproduced or commercially used without authorization. The specific ownership claims, registrations, and accused products should be verified through the complaint and supporting evidence.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Alexander Gordon v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-11917, is available through the federal docket.
The following PacerMonitor link corresponds specifically to Filing No. 1, the original complaint:
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The allegations are claims made by the plaintiff and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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