Illinois Court Grants Injunction in Rural Radio RFD Trademark Case

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois granted the Illinois Agricultural Association’s motion for a preliminary injunction on October 7, 2026, in its second trademark case against a media group focused on rural audiences. The court found the plaintiff likely to succeed on claims that the defendant infringed its RFD trademarks.

The dispute centers on use of marks associated with rural radio programming and content. The injunction restrains the media group from continued use of the allegedly infringing marks pending further proceedings. Details of the exact scope and any bond requirements were not immediately available in public reports.

This development follows an earlier related action and highlights ongoing enforcement of agricultural and rural-themed service marks in U.S. media markets. The case remains active in federal court.