June 29, 2026·2:25-cv-00764-JHC·Unpublished·By Maria Santos
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement dispute involving Amazon. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to demonstrate likely irreparable harm or other requirements necessary for such relief.
Benjamin Joseph Ligeri, proceeding pro se, appealed from a district court order denying his motion for a preliminary injunction. The motion sought to require defendants to restore certain product listings and issue notices to third parties in an action alleging trademark infringement and other claims.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the district court’s decision for an abuse of discretion. It found that Ligeri failed to establish the requirements for a preliminary injunction, specifically that he was likely to suffer irreparable harm absent such relief. The court also rejected Ligeri’s contention of judicial bias, noting that judicial rulings alone rarely support such an allegation.
What it means going forward
The decision affirms the lower court’s refusal to intervene with Amazon’s product listings, leaving the status quo in place while the underlying trademark claims proceed.
