26-cv-13156 | Mattel Sues: Toy Sellers Should Check
Mattel, Inc. filed a Schedule A case in the Northern District of Illinois on October 26, 2026.
| Case No. | 26-cv-13156 |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff / Brand | Mattel, Inc. |
| 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: Mattel, Inc. (the U.S. toy company whose brands include Barbie and Hot Wheels)
- 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
- Check titles and keywords for Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, UNO, and other brand names
- Check whether images or packaging use its official images or logos
- Doll accessories, die-cast cars, track sets, and card games are common categories
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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