Universal Studios Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Schedule A Case No. 1:26-cv-12008
Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP File a Federal Trademark Lawsuit on September 30, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois – Universal Entertainment Franchises, Temporary Restraining Order Proceedings, and Docket Updates
Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP 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 Universal's ntertainment properties and commercially recognizable branding.
The lawsuit was filed against defendants initially 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 action with several Universal entertainment properties, including Minions, Fast & Furious, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jaws. The particular trademarks and products asserted in this lawsuit should be confirmed through the complaint and supporting exhibits.
Court records show that the plaintiffs subsequently amended their complaint and obtained temporary restraining order relief in October 2026.
Case Information
Plaintiffs: Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP
Original 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-12008
Date Filed: September 30, 2026
Presiding Judge: Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly
Nature of Action: Trademark Infringement – 15 U.S.C. § 1125 (Lanham Act)
Reported Entertainment Properties: Minions, Fast & Furious, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jaws (subject to confirmation)
Plaintiffs' Counsel: Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Case Update: On September 30, 2026, Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP filed their federal trademark infringement complaint with two supporting exhibits. The plaintiffs also submitted Schedule A and an additional exhibit under seal, filed a motion seeking permission to submit certain documents under seal, and provided a Notice of Claims Involving Trademarks.
On October 1, 2026, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint.
On October 2, 2026, the court entered a temporary restraining order, recorded as Filing No. 18.
Further proceedings occurred on October 21, 2026, when the court entered an order addressing temporary restraining order and sealing motions, together with a separate sealed order.
The specific terms and duration of the relief entered, the identities of any defendants named in the amended complaint, and the current disposition of the lawsuit should be confirmed through the official docket.
About the Plaintiffs
Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP are entities associated with Universal's film and entertainment operations.
Universal Pictures is one of the most recognized motion picture studios in the entertainment industry, with a history extending to the early twentieth century.
Its film and entertainment portfolio includes internationally successful properties such as Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Despicable Me, among others.
Characters, logos, film titles, and other recognizable branding associated with Universal's entertainment properties appear across licensed merchandise, including toys, apparel, collectibles, accessories, and home products.
The plaintiffs assert trademark rights through this lawsuit against defendants allegedly engaged in unauthorized commercial use of protected marks.
The specific registrations, ownership interests, entertainment properties, and allegedly infringing merchandise involved in this action should be verified through the complaint and supporting evidence.
Monitor the Case
Public case information for Universal City Studios LLC and Universal City Studios Productions LLLP v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, Case No. 1:26-cv-12008, 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 court entered a temporary restraining order on October 2, 2026. Temporary restraining orders are provisional measures and do not, by themselves, establish a final determination of trademark infringement.
The allegations are claims made by the plaintiffs and do not, by themselves, establish liability.
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