Toyota Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: September 22 Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-11587
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Files a Federal Trademark Lawsuit on September 22, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Toyota Brand Claims, Temporary Restraining Order Request, Partial Dismissal, and Court Updates
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit on September 22, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The case concerns alleged infringement of trademark rights associated with Toyota, the internationally recognized automotive brand.
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.
Court records also show that Toyota filed a notice of voluntary dismissal concerning a particular defendant while pursuing temporary injunctive relief.
This is a separate proceeding from Toyota's other Schedule A lawsuits filed during September 2026.
Case Information
Plaintiff: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
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-11587
Date Filed: September 22, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (Lanham Act)
Case Update: On September 22, 2026, Toyota filed its complaint, submitted Schedule A and supporting exhibits under seal, and requested permission to file certain documents under seal. On September 23, the plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal concerning a particular defendant and moved for a temporary restraining order, including temporary injunctive relief, an asset of restraint, and expedited discovery.
About the Plaintiff
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. is associated with Toyota's automotive sales and distribution operations in the United States.
Toyota is an internationally recognized automobile manufacturer whose trademarks and branding appear on vehicles, automotive accessories, replacement parts, and related merchandise.
The company's recognizable brand identity includes trademarks used across its automotive products and services. The specific marks and allegedly infringing products involved in this lawsuit should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-11587, is available through PacerMonitor.
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The September 23 notice of voluntary dismissal concerns a particular defendant and does not, by itself, establish dismissal of the entire lawsuit.
The allegations are claims made by the plaintiff and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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