Netflix Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-11434
Netflix and Its Affiliated Companies File a Schedule A Trademark Lawsuit on September 18, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Brand Protection Claims, Court Orders, and Docket Updates
Netflix, Inc. and three affiliated companies filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit on September 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit concerns alleged infringement of trademark rights associated with Netflix's entertainment properties and related branding.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants identified through Schedule A, a format commonly used in intellectual property enforcement actions involving online sellers and e-commerce businesses.
Case Information
Plaintiffs: Netflix, Inc.; Netflix Studios, LLC; Netflix US, LLC; and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case No.: 1:26-cv-11434
Date Filed: September 18, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (Lanham Act)
Case Update: On September 18, 2026, the plaintiffs filed their complaint, submitted Schedule A and supporting exhibits under seal, and requested permission to file certain documents under seal. The plaintiffs also filed a Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks. A temporary restraining order was subsequently recorded in case-tracking information on September 22, 2026.
About the Plaintiffs
Netflix, Inc. is a global entertainment company known for streaming television series, films, documentaries, and original productions.
The affiliated plaintiffs, Netflix Studios, LLC, Netflix US, LLC, and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment, LLC, are entities associated with Netflix's entertainment operations and intellectual property activities.
Netflix's entertainment properties include recognizable titles, characters, and branding that may appear in licensed merchandise, such as apparel, toys, accessories, and collectibles. The specific trademarks asserted in this lawsuit should be confirmed through the complaint and its exhibits.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Netflix, Inc. et al. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-11434, is available through PacerMonitor.
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The allegations are claims made by the plaintiffs and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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