26-cv-12762 | Toy Maker Spin Master Files Again: PAW Patrol and Toy Merchandise Sellers Take Note

Case overview

• Plaintiff: Spin Master Ltd. (a Canadian toy company whose brands include PAW Patrol, Hatchimals, and Rubik’s)
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• Filed: October 19, 2026
• Status: Filed. The plaintiff also filed a “Leave to File” document the same day, which in Schedule A cases usually seeks leave to file the defendant list and other materials under seal.

Spin Master also filed a Schedule A case in the same court last Friday, October 16 (26-cv-12712).

The complaint and Schedule A defendant list are not yet public; the rights and products at issue will be updated.

What may happen next

Schedule A plaintiffs usually move for a TRO within days of filing. Once granted, marketplaces freeze defendants’ funds. If your store is frozen in the coming days and your products relate to this brand, this case is a likely source.

Seller checklist

• Check for toys, apparel, party supplies, and stickers featuring PAW Patrol characters
• Check whether puzzle-cube products use the Rubik’s name or its trade dress
• Toys can also involve design patents; watch products that closely resemble well-known toys

Already frozen?

Keep the platform notice, emails from plaintiff’s counsel, affected listings, and sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case. See our guide: Store Frozen by a TRO: The First 72 Hours.

Source

CourtListener public docket: 26-cv-12762