General Motors Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-12065
General Motors LLC Files a Federal Trademark Lawsuit on October 1, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – GM Automotive Branding, Alleged Trademark Infringement, Temporary Restraining Order, and Docket Updates
General Motors LLC filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit on October 1, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit concerns alleged unauthorized commercial use of trademarks associated with General Motors and its automotive business.
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.
General Motors maintains an extensive portfolio of automotive brands and trademarks used in connection with vehicles, automotive components, accessories, and officially licensed merchandise. Its brands include Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick.
Court records confirm that General Motors filed its trademark infringement complaint and supporting exhibits on October 1, 2026. A federal court activity tracker also records a temporary restraining order entered on October 2, 2026.
The specific trademarks, allegedly infringing products, and identities of the defendants involved in this lawsuit should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
This proceeding is separate from General Motors' other 2026 Schedule A lawsuits, including Case No. 1:26-cv-12029, filed September 30, 2026.
Case Information
Plaintiff: General Motors LLC
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-12065
Date Filed: October 1, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Thomas M. Durkin
Magistrate Judge: Hon. Jeannice W. Appenteng
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (Lanham Act)
Brand at Issue: General Motors automotive branding
Trademark Registrations at Issue: To be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
Plaintiff's Counsel: Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Case Update: On October 1, 2026, General Motors LLC filed its federal trademark infringement complaint, consisting of 16 pages, together with supporting Exhibit 1.
The plaintiff also submitted Schedule A under seal as Filing No. 2 and a sealed, two-part Exhibit 2 as Filing No. 3.
That same day, General Motors filed a motion for leave to submit documents under seal, a Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks, a notification of affiliates, and related administrative filings.
The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Thomas M. Durkin, with Magistrate Judge Jeannice W. Appenteng designated.
On October 2, 2026, the court entered a temporary restraining order, identified as Filing No. 15 in a federal litigation activity tracker.
The full terms of that order, including any restrictions applicable to defendants' commercial activities or accounts, have not been independently confirmed.
The available public records do not establish whether additional injunctive relief was subsequently entered, whether the complaint was amended, or whether the lawsuit has reached a final disposition.
About the Plaintiff
General Motors LLC is an American automotive manufacturer and a principal operating subsidiary of General Motors Company, one of the world's major automobile manufacturers.
General Motors traces its history to 1908, when General Motors Corporation was established as an automotive holding company. Over the following decades, the business developed a portfolio of vehicle brands and expanded its manufacturing and commercial operations internationally.
Today, General Motors manufactures and markets vehicles under several established brands, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.
These brands are associated with distinctive names, emblems, logos, and other commercial identifiers used to distinguish GM vehicles and related products.
General Motors' branding also appears across automotive parts, accessories, apparel, collectibles, promotional products, and officially licensed merchandise.
The company maintains trademark rights associated with its business and vehicle brands, including marks used in connection with automotive products and related commercial activities.
Through this lawsuit, General Motors asserts trademark rights against defendants allegedly involved in unauthorized commercial use of protected branding.
The particular trademarks, registration numbers, ownership interests, and allegedly infringing merchandise involved in this action should be verified through the complaint and supporting evidence.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for General Motors LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-12065, is available through PacerMonitor.
PacerMonitor provides access to federal court case information, although certain documents and features may require registration or payment. Court filings and case status may change over time.
A temporary restraining order was recorded on October 2, 2026. Temporary restraining orders are provisional measures and do not, by themselves, establish a final determination of trademark infringement.
The allegations are claims made by the plaintiff and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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