26-cv-12324 | MSG Sports (Knicks, Rangers) Files Schedule A Case: Team Merchandise Sellers Should Check
MSG Sports, LLC filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 7, 2026; a TRO entry appears on the docket the next day.
| Case No. | 26-cv-12324 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | MSG Sports, LLC |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 7, 2026 |
| Status | TRO |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: MSG Sports, LLC (owner of the NBA’s New York Knicks and the NHL’s New York Rangers)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 7, 2026
- Status: The public docket shows a “Temporary Restraining Order” entry on October 8, one day after filing.
The complaint and the Schedule A defendant list are not yet public. The specific marks and products at issue will be updated.
Seller checklist
Sports team enforcement usually centers on team names, logos, and color combinations. We suggest:
- Check for apparel, caps, posters, stickers, and phone cases bearing Knicks or Rangers names or logos
- Check whether titles or keywords use team names to attract traffic
- With the NBA and NHL seasons starting, team merchandise sales rise and so does enforcement; review listings now
Already frozen?
If your store has been frozen in this case, keep the platform notice, any emails from plaintiff’s counsel, the affected listings, and your sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case and your settlement or defense options promptly.
Source
This alert is compiled from public court records for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case status may have changed; refer to the official court record.
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