Susan Rios Winter Artwork Copyright Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-12073
Susan Rios Files a Federal Copyright Lawsuit on October 1, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Seasonal Illustrations, Copyright Infringement Claims, Schedule A Defendants, and Docket Updates
Susan Rios filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit on October 1, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit concerns alleged infringement of copyright rights in artwork attributed to Rios, an American artist known for her detailed paintings of inviting interiors, gardens, cottages, and seasonal scenes.
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 case reporting associates this lawsuit with winter-themed illustrations. Rios's broader artistic portfolio includes holiday artwork, snowy landscapes, festive cottages, and other seasonal compositions.
The particular copyrighted works, registration numbers, allegedly infringing products, and defendant identities involved in this action should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
This proceeding is separate from Rios's earlier copyright lawsuit, Case No. 1:26-cv-11496, filed September 21, 2026.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Susan Rios
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-12073
Date Filed: October 1, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. April M. Perry
Nature of Action: Copyright Infringement – 17 U.S.C. § 101 (Copyright Act)
Reported Artwork Category: Winter-themed and seasonal illustrations (subject to verification)
Copyright Registrations at Issue: To be confirmed through the complaint and Copyright Office records.
Plaintiff's Counsel: Keith A. Vogt, Yanling Jiang, Yi Bu, Monica Rita Martin, Christopher Romero, Cameron Eugene McIntyre, and Adam Grodman
Case Update: On October 1, 2026, Susan Rios filed her federal copyright infringement complaint, together with supporting Exhibit 1 and Schedule A identifying the defendants.
The docket records the submission of a civil cover sheet and seven attorney notices of appearance on behalf of the plaintiff.
Schedule A was filed as a separate, one-page document under Filing No. 2.
Third-party reporting identifies the lawsuit as involving winter-themed artwork. However, the accessible docket does not independently establish which individual illustrations are asserted or whether particular copyright registrations are involved.
The available public docket also does not establish whether the plaintiff subsequently requested or obtained temporary injunctive relief, amended the defendant schedule, or received substantive court rulings.
The current disposition of the lawsuit should be verified through official court records.
About the Plaintiff
Susan Rios is an American artist recognized for paintings that depict peaceful interiors, garden settings, cottages, floral arrangements, and seasonal landscapes.
Her artwork is distinguished by detailed compositions, soft colors, inviting spaces, and subjects drawn from domestic life and natural surroundings.
Rios's portfolio includes paintings of Christmas cottages, winter landscapes, festive decorations, flowers, coastal scenes, and other decorative subjects.
Among the seasonal works featured in her professional art licensing portfolio are Mice in the Snow, Holiday Hot Chocolate, Candy Cane Christmas, and Snowman Family. These titles illustrate her broader body of work and have not been independently established as works asserted in this lawsuit.
Through Susan Rios Designs, the artist offers original paintings and reproductions, including canvas prints, fine-art prints, greeting cards, and other products.
Her artwork is also represented through Art Licensing International, which maintains a catalog of paintings available for commercial licensing.
In addition to creating artwork, Rios has been involved in teaching and mentoring artists.
Through this lawsuit, Rios asserts copyright interests against defendants allegedly involved in unauthorized reproduction or commercial use of protected creative works.
The specific illustrations, registrations, 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 Susan Rios v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-12073, 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.
The original complaint and Schedule A were filed on October 1, 2026. Any subsequent orders, amendments, or changes in the lawsuit'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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