Snoopy and Peanuts Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-12028
Peanuts Worldwide LLC Files a Federal Trademark Lawsuit on September 30, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Snoopy and Charlie Brown Brand Rights, Amended Complaint, and Court Updates
Peanuts Worldwide LLC filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit on September 30, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit concerns alleged infringement of trademark rights associated with Peanuts, the internationally recognized comic strip and entertainment franchise created by Charles M. Schulz.
The lawsuit originally identified defendants through Schedule A, a format commonly used in intellectual property enforcement actions involving online sellers and e-commerce businesses.
Court records subsequently show that Peanuts Worldwide amended its complaint on October 1, 2026, naming a specific defendant, ahx08, in place of the original Schedule A defendants.
The specific trademarks, accused merchandise, and alleged infringing activities involved in this action should be confirmed through the amended complaint and supporting exhibits.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Peanuts Worldwide LLC
Original Defendants: The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Defendant Named in Amended Complaint: ahx08
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case No.: 1:26-cv-12028
Date Filed: September 30, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Jeffrey I. Cummings
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (Lanham Act)
Brand at Issue: Peanuts, including branding associated with the franchise's characters
Plaintiff's Counsel: Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Case Update: On September 30, 2026, Peanuts Worldwide LLC filed its trademark infringement complaint with two supporting exhibits and submitted Schedule A and an additional exhibit under seal.
The plaintiff also filed a motion for leave to submit certain documents under seal, a Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks, and related administrative documents.
On October 1, 2026, Peanuts Worldwide filed an amended complaint naming ahx08 as the defendant and terminating the original Schedule A defendants from the case caption. The plaintiff also withdrew its motion for leave to file under seal.
The available case history does not establish the outcome of subsequent motions, whether temporary injunctive relief was requested or granted, or whether the lawsuit has reached a final disposition.
About the Plaintiff
Peanuts Worldwide LLC is the company responsible for managing intellectual property rights and commercial licensing associated with Peanuts, the comic strip and entertainment franchise created by Charles M. Schulz.
The original Peanuts comic strip debuted on October 2, 1950, introducing Charlie Brown and eventually an extensive cast of recognizable characters, including Snoopy, Woodstock, Lucy, Linus, and Sally.
Over the decades, Peanuts has expanded beyond newspaper comic strips into animated television specials, films, books, digital entertainment, and licensed consumer products.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown are particularly recognizable characters within the franchise, appearing across apparel, toys, accessories, stationery, home décor, and other merchandise.
Peanuts Worldwide oversees brand licensing and intellectual property management for the franchise. The company's operations include commercial licensing, brand protection, and management of rights associated with its characters and related branding.
Through this lawsuit, Peanuts Worldwide asserts trademark rights against defendants allegedly involved in unauthorized commercial use of protected marks.
The particular trademark registrations, accused merchandise, and infringement allegations should be verified through the complaint and supporting evidence.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Peanuts Worldwide LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, subsequently amended to identify ahx08, Case No. 1:26-cv-12028, is linked 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.
The October 1 amendment changed the named defendant and should not, by itself, be interpreted as a final dismissal or resolution of the entire lawsuit.
The allegations are claims made by the plaintiff and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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