26-cv-13030 | Harley-Davidson Files Again: Motorcycle Parts and Merchandise Sellers Should Check
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 22, 2026.
| Case No. | 26-cv-13030 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 22, 2026 |
| Status | Filed |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. (the U.S. motorcycle brand)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 22, 2026
- Status: Filed.
This is Harley-Davidson’s 2nd case in the Northern District of Illinois this week, after 26-cv-12965.
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 apparel, patches, stickers, keychains, and helmets bearing the Harley-Davidson name or its shield logo
- For parts listed “for Harley,” make clear they are compatible items and avoid brand logos or official images
- Watch biker-style print designs for the brand’s logo or similar marks
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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