Intellectual Property
Oct. 16, 2026
Cubs win in court, lose in playoffs: Permanent injunction precedes elimination
In May, a federal judge greenlit the Cubs' claims against a neighboring rooftop bar profiting from views over left field. On Sept. 30, the judge granted summary judgment to the Cubs on several of their claims and issued a permanent injunction. The Cubs' season ended the following day. This article is a follow-up to the May 12, 2026, article, The Cubs' Winning Streak Continues in the Courtroom.
The Chicago Cubs had a strong start to the year. Between April 14 and May 8, they went on two 10-game winning streaks. The Cubs' early victories, however, extended beyond the field and into the courtroom.
On May 1, a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois greenlit the Cubs' claims against a neighboring rooftop bar, Wrigley View Rooftop, that had been selling tickets to watch games above left field. On Sept. 30, the Cubs secured another victory in that lawsuit: t...
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