26-cv-12965 | Harley-Davidson Files Schedule A Case: Motorcycle Parts and Merchandise Sellers Should Check

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 21, 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. 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 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

• CourtListener public docket: 26-cv-12965