Jeff Bartels v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION JEFF BARTELS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) No. 23 C 3755 v. ) ) Judge Virginia M. Kendall THE PARTNERSHIPS AND ) UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS ) IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE “A”, ) ) Defendants. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff Jeff Bartels is a Canadian artist who makes and sells paintings that combine aspects of hyperrealism and surrealism. Bartels brought this lawsuit against Defendant H2 Studio Company Limited (“H2”), alleging copyright infringement of one of those paintings, “DJ Skull with American Flag.” (Dkt.…