26-cv-12940 | Manchester United Files Again: Fan Merchandise Sellers Should Check
Manchester United Football Club Limited filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 21, 2026.
| Case No. | 26-cv-12940 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | Manchester United Football Club Limited |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 21, 2026 |
| Status | Filed |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: Manchester United Football Club Limited (the English Premier League club)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 21, 2026
- Status: Filed.
This is Manchester United’s 2nd case in the Northern District of Illinois this week, after 26-cv-12794.
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.
Seller checklist
- Check for jerseys, scarves, caps, badges, and posters bearing the club crest, “Manchester United,” “Man Utd,” or the Red Devil logo
- Check whether titles or keywords use the club or player names to attract traffic
- “Retro” or “fan” jerseys carry the same risk if they use the crest without a license
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: Store Frozen by a TRO: The First 72 Hours.
Sources
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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