adidas AG v. buyepljerseys.com

Summary

Adidas is suing buyepljerseys.com for trademark infringement in federal court. The defendant allegedly uses Adidas's trademarks—likely the famous three stripes and/or brand name—to sell counterfeit or unauthorized sports jerseys online, capitalizing on the brand's reputation without permission.

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Cause

15:44 Trademark Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

adidas America, Inc. (plaintiff) adidas International Marketing B.V. (plaintiff) adidas AG, (plaintiff) buyepljerseys.com (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #62026-09-01

   Plaintiff's MOTION for Order Authorizing Alternate Service of Process on Defendant Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) and Memorandum of Law in Support by adidas AG,, adidas America, Inc., adidas International Marketing B.V.. Responses due by 9/15/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Virgilio Gigante in Support Thereof, # 2 Exhibit 1 - part 1 - to the Declaration of Virgilio Gigante, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Part 2 - to the Declaration of Virgilio Gigante, # 4 Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Virgilio Gigante, # 5 Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of Virgilio Gigante, # 6 Declaration of Huang Yu Ting in Support Thereof, # 7 Declaration of Kathleen Burns in Support Thereof, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Gigante, Virgilio) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

2. #52026-09-01

   Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement by adidas AG,, adidas America, Inc., adidas International Marketing B.V. identifying Corporate Parent adidas North America, Inc. for adidas America, Inc. (Gigante, Virgilio) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

3. #42026-09-01

   NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE. Unless otherwise specified by the Court, every filing shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, the parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of the filing or dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/1/2026. (ia00) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

4. #32026-09-01

   FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) (ksr) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

5. #22026-09-01

   Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Detra Shaw-Wilder is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (ksr) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

6. #12026-09-01

   COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19937731, filed by adidas AG,, adidas America, Inc., adidas International Marketing B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1 to the Complaint Certificates of Registration for the adidas Trademarks)(Gaffigan, Stephen) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

7. 2026-09-01

   Notice of Court Practice/to Appear/Other

8. 2026-09-01

   Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

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