26-cv-12374 | Toyota Files Schedule A Case: Auto Accessory Sellers Should Check Listings
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 8, 2026; the case reached the TRO stage in mid-October.
| Case No. | 26-cv-12374 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 8, 2026 |
| Status | TRO |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota’s U.S. sales company)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 8, 2026
- Status: The public docket shows a “Temporary Restraining Order” entry on October 12, an order on the TRO motion on October 14, and two sealed orders.
The complaint and the Schedule A defendant list are not yet public. The specific marks and products at issue will be updated.
Seller checklist
Automaker Schedule A cases typically involve accessories and merchandise that use the brand name, logo, or model names. We suggest:
- Check titles, keywords, and images for Toyota, Lexus, or related names and logos
- Review “compatible with / for Toyota …” wording so listings do not suggest genuine or licensed products
- Check for stickers, keychains, floor mats, steering-wheel covers, and apparel bearing the logo
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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