U.S. TRO / Schedule A Defense & Settlement

Store or marketplace funds frozen by a U.S. temporary restraining order (TRO)? We help cross-border sellers named in Schedule A cases with case review, risk assessment, settlement negotiation, litigation defense, and asset release.

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What we help with

Case review
From a platform notice or case number, we confirm the plaintiff, plaintiff's counsel, court, asserted rights, TRO / preliminary injunction (PI) status, and key deadlines.
Infringement risk assessment
We compare the asserted trademark, patent, or copyright against your listings, images, and titles to gauge exposure and available defenses.
Settlement negotiation
Using your sales data, the strength of the evidence, and the plaintiff firm's usual approach, we negotiate settlement amount and terms to get funds released quickly.
Litigation defense
Where appropriate, we challenge overbroad asset freezes, improper joinder, jurisdiction or service defects, and raise non-infringement or invalidity defenses.
Asset release & account recovery
We follow through on settlement, dismissal, or court orders and coordinate with the platform to lift the freeze.
Compliance & prevention
After the case, we help review your catalog for IP risk to reduce the chance of future suits.

Who this is for

Cross-border sellers on Amazon, Walmart, Temu, SHEIN, eBay, TikTok Shop and similar platforms who received a court-ordered freeze notice or an email from plaintiff's counsel.

Sellers • Marketplaces

First steps after a notice

Keep the platform notice, plaintiff emails, affected listings, and sales records. Hold off on replying to plaintiff's counsel or signing anything until counsel has reviewed.

Preserve • Assess quickly

Typical matters

Frozen store funds

A platform notifies you that your account is frozen under a U.S. court order and payouts are blocked.

TRO converted to a preliminary injunction

The case has moved to the PI stage, the freeze will last longer, and a strategy is needed quickly.

Settlement demand received

Plaintiff's counsel has sent a settlement demand and you need to know whether it is reasonable.

How we work

1. Review the case
Confirm the case number, plaintiff, asserted rights, frozen amount, and court deadlines.
2. Assess risk and options
Compare the accused products and weigh the cost and likely outcome of settlement, defense, or other paths.
3. Settle or defend
Move forward with negotiation or court filings on the path you choose, with regular updates.
4. Release and close out
Track dismissal or orders, coordinate the platform release, and provide follow-up compliance advice.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly do I need to act?
TROs are short-lived, and plaintiffs typically move for a preliminary injunction soon after. Have the case reviewed promptly; the controlling deadlines are those in the court record.
How much do settlements usually cost?
There is no fixed figure. It depends on accused sales, evidence strength, and the plaintiff firm's strategy. We give a reference range after review.
What happens if I ignore it?
If a defendant does not appear, the court may enter a default judgment and frozen funds may be applied to it.
I'm outside the U.S. Can I still defend?
Yes. The case is handled by U.S.-licensed counsel; you usually do not need to travel to the U.S.

Account frozen?

Send us the case number (e.g., 26-cv-xxxxx), your platform, the frozen amount, and the date you were notified. We will review the case and explain your options.

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