26-cv-12329 | Ralph Lauren Affiliate PRL USA Holdings Files Suit: Apparel Sellers Watch the Polo Logo
PRL USA Holdings, Inc. filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 7, 2026; a TRO entry appears on the docket on October 9.
| Case No. | 26-cv-12329 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | PRL USA Holdings, Inc. |
| 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: PRL USA Holdings, Inc. (a Ralph Lauren group company)
- 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 9.
The complaint and the Schedule A defendant list are not yet public. The specific marks and products at issue will be updated.
Seller checklist
- Check for apparel, caps, bags, and home textiles bearing the polo-player logo or the words Polo or Ralph Lauren
- “Polo shirt” as a style name is different from the brand: describing the style is fine, but avoid pairing it with brand logos or implying brand origin
- Check whether main images reuse the brand’s official photography
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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