We're here to help online sellers that have been sued in Schedule A Defendant cases.

Schedule A Defendant law suits are IP infringement suits where hundreds of defendants are sued in a single case. They are increasingly being used by rights-holders as a low-cost method to lock down hundreds of online sellers and freeze their Amazon/Ebay accounts before they even realize they are being sued. In most cases, these sellers only find out about being served a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) after their seller account funds are already frozen.

These cases are typically filed in the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court System - right down the street from our office.
The full list of defendants in each case is sealed, limiting the ability for affected sellers to communicate and potentially cooperate on a defensive strategy. We've set up this site specifically as a resource and point of contact for all sellers afflicted by these cases.
If you have been sued in one of these cases, contact us right away so we can get started on getting your account funds and selling priveliges back.

Recently filed sealed defendant cases:

Filed 2024-11-01:

1:24-cv-11280 - JJ Zhang v. The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A,

Filed 2024-11-01:

1:24-cv-11327 - Nike, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Filed 2024-11-01:

1:24-cv-11325 - Bishal Bhandari et al v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A

Filed 2024-11-01:

1:24-cv-11301 - Dongguan Juyuan Precision Technology Co., Ltd. v. THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED IN SCHEDULE A

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11270 - SHNMIN LLC v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liabiltiy Companies, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11242 - XYZ Corporation v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11215 - Sega Corporation v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11216 - Yiwu Baimei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., a Chinese Limited Corporation v. The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11225 - Queen B Productions v. The Partnerships And Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

Filed 2024-10-31:

1:24-cv-11230 - Jeff Bartels v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

About Us

Keheler Appellate Law Group is located in downtown Chicago near the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court House where this case has been brought (see map).

How We Can Help

Our firm has helped thousands of sellers affected by Schedule A Defendant cases expediently regain access to their funds and restore their selling priveliges with Amazon in the past few years. We specifically set up this page as a resource for sellers who have been caught up in these cases - the more sellers we represent for a particular case, the more efficient the process becomes.

Contact Info

To contact us, simply use this contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it typically take to get my funds unfrozen?

The first thing we do when we take on a client in these cases is - if settlement negotiations are futile - have the asset restraint removed or reduced as quickly as possible. Typically, this can be done in a few weeks. Of course, every case is different, and many times the timeframe depends on the online platform used and the judge. Given the time element, we often suggest sellers try and settle to get the store back up and running. However, we are not afraid to litigate.
I don't think my product infringes on the IP in this case at all. Can I simply ask the court to have the case dismissed?

Yes you can file a motion to dismiss, but unfortunately, these are fairly long and convoluted. They also will require a full briefing schedule which typically takes a month or more as it includes an opening motion by the seller, a response by the plaintiff, and a reply by the seller. The Court will then typically rule in a few months after that, so the process can be very slow.
If I win or settle my case, what are the next steps to getting access to my seller account/funds?

After your case has been settled or we are otherwise able to have the TRO removed, the plaintiff's attorney will notify the platform that you are no longer subject to the TRO. The platform will then remove the TRO-related restrictions from your account. This can happen in as little as a couple days, but unfortunately as with anything Amazon-related it can take weeks in some situations.
Are you able to petition the court to have the TRO lifted so I can continue to do business while the case proceeds?

Sellers can challenge the injunctive relief and ask that it be lifted while the parties litigate. However, given the legal standards, this can be a heavy burden for sellers. The merits of this strategy will be case sensitive.
How much do your services cost?

The final cost of representation varies based on many factors, such as whether or not the plaintiff is willing to settle, and the amount of litigation involved. Additionally, the work involved will vary in each case depending where the case is procedurally when we get retained.
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