26-cv-13155 | NBCUniversal Sues: Film and TV Merchandise Sellers Should Check
NBCUniversal Media, LLC filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 26, 2026.
| Case No. | 26-cv-13155 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | NBCUniversal Media, LLC |
| Plaintiff's Counsel | To be updated |
| Court | N.D. Illinois |
| Filed | October 26, 2026 |
| Status | Filed |
| IP Type | To be updated (complaint not yet public) |
Case overview
- Plaintiff: NBCUniversal Media, LLC (the U.S. media company that includes the NBC network and Universal Pictures)
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Filed: October 26, 2026
- Status: Filed. The plaintiff also filed a ‘Leave to File’ procedural document the same day, which in Schedule A cases is typically used to seek leave to file the defendant list and other materials under seal.
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
- The works at issue are not yet public; review any film, TV, or animation merchandise you sell
- Check whether images or prints use stills, posters, or characters
- Avoid using film or show titles in titles and keywords to draw traffic
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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