Paddington Bear Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-12072
Paddington & Company Ltd. Files a Federal Trademark Lawsuit on October 1, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Paddington Bear Merchandise, Trademark Protection, Schedule A Defendants, and Court Updates
Paddington & Company Ltd. 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 infringement of trademark rights associated with Paddington Bear, the internationally recognized children's character created by British author Michael Bond.
The lawsuit identifies defendants through Schedule A, a format commonly used in intellectual property enforcement actions involving multiple online sellers and e-commerce businesses.
Paddington Bear is a well-established licensed entertainment and consumer-products brand. Its recognizable character design, name, and associated branding appear across books, films, toys, apparel, accessories, and other merchandise.
The specific trademarks, accused products, and identities of the defendants involved in this lawsuit should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
This proceeding is separate from other Paddington & Company trademark enforcement actions, including Case Nos. 1:26-cv-11473 and 1:26-cv-11538, filed in September 2026.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Paddington & Company Ltd.
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-12072
Date Filed: October 1, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1114 (Lanham Act)
Brand at Issue: Paddington Bear
Trademark Registrations at Issue: To be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
Plaintiff's Counsel: Martin Francis Trainor, Victor Benjamin Chahin Jr., Sydney Paige Fenton, and Alexander Whang
Case Update: On October 1, 2026, Paddington & Company Ltd. filed its federal trademark infringement complaint with four supporting exhibits.
The plaintiff also submitted Exhibit 5, consisting of six separately identified parts, under seal. Schedule A, identifying the defendants, was likewise submitted under seal.
That same day, the plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file certain documents under seal, a Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks, a notification of affiliates, and related administrative filings.
The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Matthew F. Kennelly, with Magistrate Judge Gabriel A. Fuentes designated.
The publicly accessible docket does not establish whether the plaintiff subsequently requested or obtained temporary injunctive relief, amended the complaint, or received substantive rulings on the trademark infringement allegations.
The current disposition of the lawsuit should be confirmed through the official court docket.
About the Plaintiff
Paddington & Company Ltd. is a British company associated with the management and protection of intellectual property rights relating to Paddington Bear.
Paddington Bear was created by British author Michael Bond and first appeared in the children's book A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958.
The character's story follows a young bear from Peru who arrives at London's Paddington Station, where he is discovered and welcomed into the home of the Brown family.
Over the decades, Paddington Bear has become a widely recognized children's entertainment character, appearing in books, television programs, animated productions, and feature films.
The character is particularly recognizable for his blue duffle coat, red hat, suitcase, and fondness for marmalade sandwiches.
Paddington's commercial presence extends to licensed toys, plush products, clothing, accessories, stationery, collectibles, and other consumer merchandise.
Paddington & Company Ltd. forms part of the intellectual property and licensing structure associated with the character. Studiocanal acquired the company, while The Copyrights Group has been involved in international merchandise licensing arrangements.
Through this lawsuit, Paddington & Company Ltd. asserts trademark rights against defendants allegedly involved in unauthorized commercial use of protected branding.
The particular trademark registrations, ownership interests, defendant identities, and accused merchandise involved in this action should be verified through the complaint and supporting evidence.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Paddington & Company Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-12072, is available through PacerMonitor.
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The original complaint and supporting exhibits were filed on October 1, 2026. Any subsequent court orders, amended complaints, or changes in the case's disposition should be verified through the official docket.
The allegations are claims made by the plaintiff and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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