NPE activity slowed slightly in June.* Frequent filers included Analytical Technologies, Convergent Assets, Patent Armory, and S3G Technology.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
  • American Dairy Queen Corporation  
  • Denny’s Corporation
  • Raising Cane’s USA, LLC 
  • Starbucks Corporation 

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea; Sinergia Technology Law Group

Patents:          8,224,700 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements); 8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements); 9,911,164 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

Andra Group, LP v. JC Penney Company, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).   

Judge:             District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • JC Penney Company, Inc. 
  • JC Penney Corporation, Inc.
  • Penney OpCo LLC d/b/a JCPenney  
  • H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 

Plaintiff:         Andra Group, LP

Pls. Cnsl:        Nix Patterson; Sorey & Hoover

Patent:            8,078,498 (Virtual showroom system and method)

Convergent Assets LLC v. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).    

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Convergent Assets LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patent:            11,049,138 (Systems and methods for targeted advertising)

Fleet Connect Solutions LLC v. The Kroger Co. (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     The Kroger Co.

Plaintiff:         Fleet Connect Solutions LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rozier Hardt McDonough

Patents:          10,671,949 (System and methods for management of mobile field assets via wireless handheld devices); 6,549,583 (Optimum phase error metric for OFDM pilot tone tracking in wireless LAN); 6,633,616 (OFDM pilot tone tracking for wireless LAN); 7,206,837 (Intelligent trip status notification); 7,741,968 (System and method for navigation tracking of individuals in a group); 7,747,291 (Wireless communication method); 8,005,053 (Channel interference reduction); 9,299,044 (System and methods for management of mobile field assets via wireless handheld devices); 9,747,565 (System and methods for management of mobile field assets via wireless handheld devices)

Patent Armory Inc. v. CBC Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Corner Bakery Café (multiple cases) (N.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Brantley Starr, District Judge Jane J. Boyle, District Judge A. Joe Fish   

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • CBC Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Corner Bakery Cafe
  • Which Wich, Inc.
  • Yoshinoya America, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea; Rabicoff Law

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction)

S3G Technology LLC v. Supercuts, Inc. (W.D. Tex.).

Judge:             Judge David A. Ezra

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Supercuts, Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patent:            10,831,468 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,210,082 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine)

NPE activity stayed steady this month.* Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, AML IP, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, and S3G Technology

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc. v. Saks Fifth Avenue, LLC d/b/a Saks Fifth Avenue (N.D. Ill.).

Judge:             District Judge Steven C. Seeger

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Saks Fifth Avenue, LLC d/b/a Saks Fifth Avenue

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

AML IP, LLC v. DeLonghi America, Inc (D. Del., W.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Brian R. Martinotti; District Judge Alan D. Albright  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • DeLonghi America, Inc
  • Jimmy Choo USA, Inc.
  • Cost Plus World Market, LLC
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. 
  • Aveda Corporation 
  • URBN US Retail LLC f/k/a Anthropologie, Inc.

Plaintiff:         AML IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey; Hecht Partners

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. Darden Restaurants, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Darden Restaurants, Inc.
  • delivery.com, LLC
  • Five Guys Properties, LLC
  • Roark Capital, Inc. d/b/a Subway 

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patents:          8,224,700 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements); 8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements); 9,911,164 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements); 10,783,596 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

Communication Interface Technologies, LLC v. Auntie Anne’s Franchisor SPV LLC   (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).         

Judges:           District Judge Sean D. Jordan; District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III; District Judge Sean D. Jordan

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Auntie Anne’s Franchisor SPV LLC
  • The Buckle, Inc.
  • Carter’s, Inc.  
  • Destination XL Group, Inc.
  • FAT Brands, Inc.
  • GameStop, Inc.
  • Murphy Oil USA, Inc. 
  • Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC 
  • Rooms To Go.com, Inc.  
  • Sleep Number Corporation
  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
  • Whatabrands LLC

Plaintiff:         Communication Interface Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Shea Beaty

Patents:          6,574,239 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server); 8,266,296 (Application-layer evaluation of communications received by a mobile device); 8,291,010 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server)

Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC v. The Children’s Place, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).    

Judge:             District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • The Children’s Place, Inc. 
  • Eyemart Express LLC 
  • Mattress Firm, Inc. 
  • RTG Furniture Corp.
  • Sally Beauty Supply LLC 
  • Tilly’s, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Shea Beaty

Patents:          8,396,743 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information); 8,712,846 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information)

Linfo IP, LLC v. Alibaba Group US Inc. (N.D. Cal.).

Judge:             Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Alibaba Group US Inc.

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            9,092,428 (System, methods and user interface for discovering and presenting information in text content)

Patent Armory, Inc. v. California Tortilla Group, Inc. (D. Md., D. Del.).

Judge:             District Judge Paula Xinis

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • California Tortilla Group, Inc.
  • Planmeca USA Inc.
  • Straumann USA, LLC
  • Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC 
  • Ledo Pizza System, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law; DNL Zito; Garibian Law Offices

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing);

9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 7,256,899 (Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing)

Push Data LLC v. Belk, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Belk, Inc.
  • Cowboy Chicken Franchise Inc.
  • Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
  • Five Below, Inc. 
  • Michaels Stores, Inc. 
  • Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.
  • Torrid LLC

Plaintiff:         Push Data LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Shea Beaty

Patents:          7058395 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,212,811 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,292,844 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems)

S3G Technology LLC v. Massage Envy Franchising LLC (multiple cases) (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Massage Envy Franchising, LLC.
  • Rooms To Go.com, Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          10,387,140 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,304,758 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 10,261,774 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,662,995 (Network efficient location-based dialogue sequence using virtual processor)

NPE activity ticked up slightly over March.* Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, Advanced Transactions, AML IP, Authentixx, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, and WirelessWerx.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc v. JM Bullion, Inc (N.D. Tex.).  

Judge:             District Judge Karen Gren Scholer

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     JM Bullion, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law; Ni Wang & Massand

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

Advanced Transactions, LLC v. Crunch LLC et al (W.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Crunch Franchising, LLC
  • Crunch Holdings, LLC
  • Crunch IP Holdings, LLC
  • Crunch LLC

Plaintiff:         Advanced Transactions, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Daignault Iyer

Patents:          10,783,529 (Third-party provider method and system); 7,065,555 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,386,594 (System and method related to generating an email campaign); 7,693,950 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,979,057 (Third-party provider method and system); 8,150,736 (Global electronic commerce system); 8,175,519 (Third-party provider method and system); 9,747,608 (Third-party provider method and system)

AML IP, LLC v. Mattress Firm, Inc. (E.D. Tex., D. Del.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • The Finish Line, Inc.
  • Mattress Firm, Inc. 
  • Priority Tire, LLC 
  • Cinmar, LLC

Plaintiff:         AML IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey; Ducos Law Firm

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Authentixx LLC v. Bank of America Corporation (E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne; District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Bank of America Corporation

Plaintiff:         Authentixx LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law

Patents:          10,355,863 (System and method for authenticating electronic content); 7,631,191 (System and method for authenticating a web page)

Linfo IP, LLC v. Third Love, Inc. (N.D. Cal., S.D.N.Y., E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex., C.D. Cal.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne; District Judge David Counts

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Third Love, Inc.
  • Trustpilot, Inc.
  • 5.11, Inc.
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. 
  • Pacific Sunwear Of Californa, LLC 
  • MVMT Watches Inc. 
  • Princess Polly USA, Inc.  
  • Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC  
  • American Exchange Apparel Group, Corp.
  • J. Crew Group, Inc.
  • Allbirds, Inc.  
  • JRSK, Inc. d/b/a Away 
  • Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey; Law Office of David J. Hoffman

Patent:            9,092,428 (System, methods and user interface for discovering and presenting information in text content)

Nearby Systems LLC v. Dollar General Corporation (E.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Dollar General Corporation

Plaintiff:         Nearby Systems LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rozier Hardt McDonough

Patents:          10,469,980 (Mashing mapping content displayed on mobile devices); 11,937,145; 9,532,164 (Mashing mapping content displayed on mobile devices)

Patent Armory Inc. v. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. (E.D. Tex., W.D. Wis., W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex., S.D. Tex., D. Colo., N.D. Ill., S.D. N.Y.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; District Judge Jason K. Pulliam; Magistrate Judge Susan Prose; District Judge Joan H. Lefkow    

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc.
  • Natus Medical Incorporated
  • adidas America, Inc.
  • Auntie Anne’s Franchisor SPV, LLC
  • Barclays Capital Inc.  
  • American Express Company
  • BBDI LLC
  • Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Inc.  
  • Charter Communications, Inc.
  • Chuy’s Opco, Inc.  
  • Dell Technologies Inc. 
  • TDM IP Holder, LLC
  • Fired Up, Inc. 
  • PayPal, Inc. 
  • Texas Taco Cabana, LP
  • Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
  • Mastercard International Inc.  
  • Oscar Health, Inc.  
  • United HealthCare Services, Inc. 
  • Unum Group 
  • Wells Fargo Bank NA 
  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. 
  • DoorDash, Inc. 
  • MTY Franchising USA, Inc.
  • Amann Girrbach AG  
  • Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd. 

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law; Garibian Law Offices

PatentS:         7,256,899 (Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing); 10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction)

S3G Technology LLC v. Ulta Beauty, Inc. (E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III; Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter

Claims: Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Luxottica of America, Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          10,831,468 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,081,897 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 8,572,571 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine)

WirelessWerx IP, LLC v. Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

Plaintiff:         WirelessWerx IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            7,317,927 (Method and system to monitor persons utilizing wireless media)

NPE activity was moderate in March.* Frequent filers included AlmondNet, AML IP, AuthWallet, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, and VDPP.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

AlmondNet, Inc. et al v. Lotame Solutions, Inc. (D. Del.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Lotame Solutions, Inc.

Plaintiffs:

  • AlmondNet, Inc.
  • Datonics, LLC
  • Intent IQ, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Farnan; Russ August & Kabat

Patents:          10,984,445 (Providing collected profiles to media properties having specified interests); 8,494,904 (Method and stored program for accumulating descriptive profile data along with source information for use in targeting third-party advertisements); 8,589,210 (Providing collected profiles to media properties having specified interests); 8,677,398 (Systems and methods for taking action with respect to one network-connected device based on activity on another device connected to the same network); 8,775,249 (Method, computer system, and stored program for accumulating descriptive profile data along with source information for use in targeting third-party advertisements)

AML IP, LLC v. Frontgate Marketing, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Frontgate Marketing, Inc.

Plaintiff:         AML IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. Chick-Fil-A, Inc (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Chick-Fil-A, Inc

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC 

Pls. Cnsl:        Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt

Patent:            8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

AuthWallet, LLC v. Fiserv, Inc. (multiple cases) (W.D. Tex.).     

Judge:             District Judge David Counts

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • Amarillo National Bank 
  • CIBC Bank USA
  • Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
  • The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 

Plaintiff:         AuthWallet, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            8,099,368 (Intermediary service and method for processing financial transaction data with mobile device confirmation)

Linfo IP, LLC v. Drybar International, LLC d/b/a Drybar, LLC (E.D. Tex.).  

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Drybar International, LLC d/b/a Drybar, LLC

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            9,092,428 (System, methods and user interface for discovering and presenting information in text content)

Patent Armory Inc. v. Texas de Brazil Corporation (W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex., S.D. Tex., D.Del.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Texas de Brazil Corporation
  • Creaform USA Inc.
  • Lubys Restaurant Corporation 
  • Mooyah Franchising LLC
  • TGI Fridays Franchisor, LLC 
  • Twin Peaks Restaurants, LP  
  • United Services Automobile Association
  • Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. 
  • 3D Systems Corp.
  • WillowWood Global LLC 
  • 3Disc Holding Inc. 

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law; Garibian Law Offices

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 7,256,899 (Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing)

Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex.).      

Claims: Infringement

Defendants:

  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited 
  • Blippar Ltd.
  • Farfetch UK Limited 
  • Glority Global Group Limited 
  • IKEA North America Services, LLC 
  • Roadget Business Pte. Ltd.
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc. f/k/a Samsung Telecommunications America LLC 
  • Syte Visual Conception Ltd.
  • Microsoft Corporation

Plaintiff:         Pointwise Ventures LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law

Patent:            8,471,812 (Pointing and identification device)

Songbird Tech, LLC v. LG Electronics, Inc. (multiple cases) (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • LG Electronics, Inc.
  • ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. 

Plaintiff:         Songbird Tech, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        The Mort Law Firm

Patent:            8,825,787 (Audio message driven customer interaction queuing system)

VDPP, LLC v. HP Inc. f/k/a Hewlett-Packard Company (W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex., N.D. Tex., C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., S.D. Fla.).

Judes:             District Judge David Counts, District Judge Rodney Gilstrap, District Judge Ada E. Brown, District Judge Ed Kinkeade, Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth, District Judge Fred W. Slaughter, Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros, District Judge Sam A. Lindsay, Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • BenQ America Corp.
  • Best Buy Co., Inc.
  • Boxlight Corp.
  • Canon USA, Inc.
  • Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
  • HP Inc. f/k/a Hewlett-Packard Company
  • JVCKenwood USA Corp.
  • Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
  • Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Motorola Mobility LLC
  • NEC Corporation of America
  • Razer USA Ltd. d/b/a Razer, Inc.
  • Sim2 USA, Inc.
  • ViewSonic Corporation
  • Vivitek Corporation
  • Xiaomi USA LLC

Plaintiff:         VDPP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey, Law Office of Victoria E. Brieant  

Patents           9,426,452 (Faster state transitioning for continuous adjustable 3Deeps filter spectacles using multi-layered variable tint materials); 9,948,922 (Faster state transitioning for continuous adjustable 3Deeps filter spectacles using multi-layered variable tint materials); 10,021,380 (Faster state transitioning for continuous adjustable 3Deeps filter spectacles using multi-layered variable tint materials); 10,951,881 (Faster state transitioning for continuous adjustable 3Deeps filer spectacles using multi-layered variable tint materials)

NPEs continued an active start to the year in February.* Frequent filers Analytical Technologies, Advanced Transactions, Communication Interface Technologies, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Linfo IP, S3G Technology, Symbology and Virtual Creative Artists.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patent:            8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

Advanced Transactions, LLC v. DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc. (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Advanced Transactions, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Daignault Iyer

Patents:          10,783,529 (Third-party provider method and system); 7,065,555 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,386,594 (System and method related to generating an email campaign); 7,693,950 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,979,057 (Third-party provider method and system); 8,150,736 (Global electronic commerce system); 8,175,519 (Third-party provider method and system); 9,747,608 (Third-party provider method and system)

Automated Vending, LLC v. The Lego Group (E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     The Lego Group

Plaintiff:         Automated Vending, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patents:          9,245,403 (Method and device for accessing, controlling and purchasing a product through a dispenser); 9,959,530 (Method and device for accessing, controlling and purchasing a product through a dispenser)

Communication Interface Technologies, LLC v. CVS Health Corporation (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).   

Judge:             District Judge Sean D. Jordan

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • CVS Health Corporation
  • Express, Inc.  
  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc. 
  • First Horizon Bank
  • Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. 
  • Staples, Inc.
  • Subway IP LLC
  • Vitamin Shoppe Industries, LLC 

Plaintiff:         Communication Interface Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          6,574,239 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server); 8,266,296 (Application-layer evaluation of communications received by a mobile device); 8,291,010 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server)

Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC v. Batteries Plus LLC (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Batteries Plus LLC

Plaintiff:         Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC 

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          8,396,743 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information); 8,712,846 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information)

Linfo IP, LLC v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc. (S.D.N.Y, S.Tex., W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Raymours Furniture Company, Inc.
  • CSC Generation Holdings, Inc.
  • G2.com, Inc. 
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey; Law Office of David J. Hoffman

Patent:            9,092,428 (System, methods and user interface for discovering and presenting information in text content)

S3G Technology LLC v. PetSmart LLC (W.D. Tex.. E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne; Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • PetSmart LLC
  • Kohl’s, Inc. f/k/a Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc.
  • The Kroger Co.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          10,831,468 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 8,572,571 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,210,082 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,662,995 (Network efficient location-based dialogue sequence using virtual processor); 10,387,140 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,081,897 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,304,758 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine)

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC v. Homeaway.com, Inc. (W.D. Tex., S.D.N.Y.).      

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Homeaway.com, Inc. 
  • RVShare, LLC 
  • Airbnb, Inc. 
  • Dailymotion, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Virtual Creative Artists, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law; Loaknauth Law

Patents:          9,477,665 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same); 9,501,480 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same)

WirelessWerx IP LLC v. DHL Express (USA), Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:    DHL Express (USA), Inc.

Plaintiff:         WirelessWerx IP LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            7,317,927 (Method and system to monitor persons utilizing wireless media)

NPE activity started the year strong.* Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, AML IP, Analytical Technologies, Communication Interface Technologies, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, Symbology, Verna IP and Virtual Creative Artists.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc. v. Hibbett Retail, Inc. f/k/a Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. (N.D. Ill.).

Judge:             District Judge Nancy L. Maldonado

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Hibbett Retail, Inc. f/k/a Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

AML IP, LLC v. Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (E.D. Tex., S.D.N.Y.).      

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; District Judge Dale E. Ho; District Judge Lorna G. Schofield   

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC 
  • J.Crew International, Inc. 
  • Beauty Brands, LLC
  • Aero Global, LLC
  • Ardene USA Inc.
  • Fresh, Inc.
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Plaintiff:         AML IP LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey; Law Office of David J. Hoffman  

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. Jack In The Box Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).    

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Jack In The Box Inc.
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
  • Zaxby’s Franchising LLC 

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt

Patent:            8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

Communication Interface Technologies, LLC v. Chick-fil-A, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).            

Judge:             District Judge Sean D. Jordan

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Chick-fil-A, Inc.
  • Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
  • Great Clips, Inc.  
  • Kohler Co.  
  • Louis Vuitton North America, Inc. 
  • Pure Hockey, LLC 

Plaintiff:         Communication Interface Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          6,574,239 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server); 8,266,296 (Application-layer evaluation of communications received by a mobile device); 8,291,010 (Virtual connection of a remote unit to a server)

Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC v. Carvana Operations HC LLC (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Carvana Operations HC LLC

Plaintiff:         Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          8,396,743 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information); 8,712,846 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information)

Linfo IP, LLC v. The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. (E.D. Tex., S.D. Tex., N.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne; District Judge Brantley Starr  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.
  • PetSmart LLC 
  • Staples, Inc. 
  • Old Navy, LLC 
  • The Gap, Inc. 
  • Athleta, Inc. 
  • Banana Republic, LLC 
  • Levi Strauss & Co. 
  • GNC Holdings, LLC 
  • Saks.com, LLC 
  • Rockler Companies, Inc. 
  • CarParts.com, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            9,092,428 (System, methods and user interface for discovering and presenting information in text content)

Patent Armory Inc. v. HealthMarkets, Inc. (multiple case) (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • HealthMarkets, Inc. 
  • Yum! Brands, Inc. 
  • Deli Management, Inc.
  • Great West Casualty Company 
  • Healthcare Highways, LLC 

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law

Patents:  10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing);

9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction)

Symbology Innovations LLC v. American Automobile Association Inc et al (multiple cases) (N.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Ed Kinkeade; District Judge Ada E. Brown; District Judge Brantley Starr   

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • AAA Texas, LLC
  • The American Automobile Association, Inc.
  • Eataly USA LLC
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Symbology Innovations, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patents:          8,651,369 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable device); 8,936,190 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device); 8,424,752 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device)

Verna IP Holdings, LLC v. Anthology, Inc. (S.D. Fla.).

Judges:           District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg; Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Anthology, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Verna IP Holdings, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Law Office of Victoria E. Brieant

Patent:            11,403,932 (Digitized voice alerts)

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC v. Grubhub Holdings, Inc. (N.D. Ill.).

Judge:             District Judge Sara L. Ellis

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Grubhub Holdings, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Virtual Creative Artists, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          9,477,665 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same); 9,501,480 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same)

As is often the case, NPE’s ended the year quietly.* Frequent filers included AlmondNet, AML IP, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Symbology Innovations, and WirelessWerx IP.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

AlmondNet, Inc. et al v. LinkedIn Corporation (D. Del.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     LinkedIn Corporation

Plaintiffs:

  • AlmondNet, Inc.
  • Intent IQ, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Farnan; Russ August & Kabat

Patents:          10,715,878 (Targeted television advertisements based on online behavior); 7,822,639 (Added-revenue off-site targeted internet advertising); 7,979,307 (Method and stored program for accumulating descriptive profile data along with source information for use in targeting third-party advertisements); 8,244,582 (Method and stored program for accumulating descriptive profile data along with source information for use in targeting third-party advertisements); 8,244,586 (Computerized systems for added-revenue off-site targeted internet advertising); 8,671,139 (Media properties selection method and system based on expected profit from profile-based ad delivery); 8,677,398 (Systems and methods for taking action with respect to one network-connected device based on activity on another device connected to the same network); 8,775,249 (Method, computer system, and stored program for accumulating descriptive profile data along with source information for use in targeting third-party advertisements); 8,959,146 (Media properties selection method and system based on expected profit from profile-based ad delivery)

AML IP, LLC v. Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc. (E.D. Tex., W.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Kendra Scott, LLC
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart, Inc.
  • The Cato Corporation 
  • Aldo US Inc., d/b/a Aldo Group Inc. 
  • Dillard’s, Inc.

Plaintiff:         AML IP LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Automated Vending, LLC v. SandenVendo America, Inc. (multiple cases) (N.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Ed Kinkeade, District Judge Ada E. Brown

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • SandenVendo America, Inc.
  • Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, Inc

Plaintiff:         Automated Vending, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patent:            9,245,403 (Method and device for accessing, controlling and purchasing a product through a dispenser)

Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC v. Ace Hardware Corporation (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).   

Judge:             District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Ace Hardware Corporation 
  • IKEA North America Services,
  • Mavis Tire Supply 
  • O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
  • The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation d/b/a Discount Tire 
  • Walgreen Co. d/b/a Walgreens 

Plaintiff:         Consolidated Transaction Processing LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          8,396,743 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information);

8,712,846 (Sending targeted product offerings based on personal information)

GibCode Technologies LLC v. The Kroger Co. (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     The Kroger Co.

Plaintiff:         GibCode Technologies LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rozier Hardt McDonough

Patent:            8,521,649 (System, method, and apparatus for funds transfer)

Push Data LLC v. Citibank, NA (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Citibank, NA 
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation 
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation  
  • The Kroger Co.  
  • Lane Bryant, Inc. 
  • Rent-A-Center, Inc.
  • Wayfair Inc.
  • Wayfair LLC
  • Nordstrom, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Push Data LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          7,058,395 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,212,811 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,292,844 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 6,983,139 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems)

Symbology Innovations, LLC v. Macys, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Macy’s, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Symbology Innovations, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patents:          8,424,752 System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device); 8,651,369 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable device); 8,936,190 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device)

WirelessWerx IP, LLC v. DoorDash, Inc. (multiple cases) (W.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • DoorDash, Inc.
  • Grubhub Holdings, Inc. 
  • NeighborFavor, Inc. d/b/a Favor 

Plaintiff:         WirelessWerx IP LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            7,317,927 (Method and system to monitor persons utilizing wireless media)

As is often the case, NPE activity slowed a bit in November, perhaps for the holidays.* Frequent filers included DigiMedia Tech, Liberty Peak Ventures, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, and Sovereign Peak Ventures.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc. v. OpticsPlanet, Inc. (N.D. Ill.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     OpticsPlanet, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

BWB Co Ltd v. Alibaba Group Holding Limited et al (N.D. Cal.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Alibaba Cloud US LLC
  • Alibaba.com US E-Commerce Corp.
  • Alibaba.com US LLC d/b/a AliExpress.com
  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited
  • Alibaba Group US Inc.

Plaintiff:         BWB Co Ltd

Pls. Cnsl:        YK Law

Patents:          10,460,366 Commercial transaction system, administration server, and program); 11,138,644 (Commercial transaction system, administration server, and program); 11,776,027 (Commercial transaction system, administration server, and program); 11,776,028 (Commercial transaction system, administration server, and program)

DigiMedia Tech, LLC v. Best Buy Co., Inc. et al (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Best Buy Co., Inc.
  • BestBuy.com, LLC
  • Best Buy Health, Inc.
  • Best Buy Stores, LP
  • Best Buy Texas.com, LLC

Plaintiff:         DigiMedia Tech, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Kent & Risley

Patents:          6,606,287 (Method and apparatus for compression rate selection); 6,684,220 (Method and system for automatic information exchange); 7,715,476 (System, method and article of manufacture for tracking a head of a camera-generated image of a person); 8,160,980 (Information system based on time, space and relevance)


Liberty Peak Ventures, LLC v. Fiserv, Inc. et al (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • FiServ Solutions, LLC

Plaintiff:         Liberty Peak Ventures, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Bragalone Olejko Saad

Patents:          7,312,707 (System and method for authenticating a RF transaction using a transaction account routing number); 7,431,207 (System and method for two-step payment transaction authorizations); 7,587,756 (Methods and apparatus for a secure proximity integrated circuit card transactions); 7,668,750 (Securing RF transactions using a transactions counter); 7,835,960 (System for facilitating a transaction); 7,953,671 (Methods and apparatus for conducting electronic transactions); 8,794,509 (Systems and methods for processing a payment authorization request over disparate payment networks); 8,814,039 (Methods for processing a payment authorization request utilizing a network of point of sale devices); 8,851,369 (Systems and methods for transaction processing using a smartcard); 9,195,985 (Method, system, and computer program product for customer-level data verification)

Monticello Enterprises, LLC v. Macy’s, Inc. et al (multiple cases) (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Bluemercury, Inc.
  • Macys.com, LLC
  • Macy’s, Inc.
  • Macy’s Retail Holdings, LLC
  • Petco Animals Supply Stores, Inc.
  • Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.
  • Starbucks Corporation

Plaintiff:         Monticello Enterprises, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        George Brothers Kincaid & Horton; Manatt Phelps & Phillips

Patents:          10,121,186 (System and method of using a browser application programming interface for making payments); 10,643,266 (System and method for in-app payments); 11,004,139 (System and method for providing simplified in store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API); 11,461,828 (System and method for receiving data at a merchant device from a user device over a wireless link); 11,468,497 (System and method for receiving data at a merchant device from a user device over a wireless link); 9,824,408 (Browser payment request API)

MusicQubed Innovations, LLC v. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. et al (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
  • Redbox Automated Retail, LLC

Plaintiff:         MusicQubed Innovations, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rozier Hardt McDonough

Patents:          10,469,601 (Content management apparatus); 7,130,616 (System and method for providing content, management, and interactivity for client devices); 7,281,274 (Electronic media distribution system); 7,461,077 (Representation of data records); 8,930,277 (Content management apparatus); 9,491,215 (Electronic media distribution system); RE42,685 (Upgrading digital media servers)

Patent Armory Inc. v. Cruise America, Inc. (M.D. Fal., S.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Wendy W. Berger; Judge Leslie Hoffman Price

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Cruise America, Inc.
  • Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law; Beusse Sanks

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction)

S3G Technology LLC v. AutoZone, Inc. (W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Boot Barn, Inc. d/b/a Sheplers
  • Designer Brands Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          10,261,774 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 8,572,571 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,081,897 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,210,082 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine)

Sovereign Peak Ventures, LLC v. HMD Global et al (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • HMD Global
  • HMD Global Oy

Plaintiff:         Sovereign Peak Ventures, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Connor Lee & Shumaker

Patents:          10,039,144 (Wireless base station and wireless communication terminal and wireless communication system); 10,468,913 (Electronic device including non-contact charging module); 8,902,871 (Wireless base station and wireless communication terminal and wireless communication system); 9,357,441 (Wireless base station and wireless communication terminal and wireless communication system); 9,620,282 (Noncontact connector apparatus and system using inductive coupling between coils)

Virtual Creative Artists, LLC v. Nextdoor, Inc. (multiple cases) (D.Del.).         

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Nextdoor, Inc. 
  • The Meet Group, Inc. 

Plaintiff:         Virtual Creative Artists, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law; Chong Law Firm

Patents:          9,477,665 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same); 9,501,480 (Revenue-generating electronic multi-media exchange and process of operating same)

NPEs continued their August and September busyness.* Frequent filers included Accessify, Adaptive Avenue Associates, Advanced Transactions, AML IP, Fall Line Patents, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, Push Data, S3G Technology and Symbology.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Accessify, LLC v. Financial Times Limited (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • The Financial Times Limited
  • Canva, Inc
  • Canva Pty Ltd

Plaintiff:         Accessify, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Rozier Hardt McDonough

Patents:          10,554,424 (Enhanced security preview of digital content); 11,418,356 (Enhanced security preview of digital content); 7,039,722 (Method and apparatus for translating web addresses and using numerically entered web addresses); 7,316,032 (Method for allowing a customer to preview, acquire and/or pay for information and a system therefor); 7,562,397 (Method and system for facilitating search, selection, preview, purchase evaluation, offering for sale, distribution, and/or sale of digital content and enhancing the security thereof); 7,752,656 (Controlling access to name service for a domain name system); 8,069,489 (Method and system for facilitating search, selection, preview, purchase evaluation, offering for sale, distribution, and/or sale of digital content and enhancing the security thereof); 7,472,354 (Graphical user interface having an attached toolbar for drag and drop editing in detail-in-context lens presentations); 8,416,266 (Interacting with detail-in-context presentations); 9,400,586 (Graphical user interface having an attached toolbar for drag and drop editing in detail-in-context lens presentations)

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc. v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Barnes & Noble, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

Advanced Transactions, LLC v. Staples, Inc. (W.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Staples, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Advanced Transactions, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Daignault Iyer

Patents:          10,783,529 (Third-party provider method and system); 7,065,555 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,386,594 (System and method related to generating an email campaign); 7,693,950 (System and method related to generating and tracking an email campaign); 7,979,057 (Third-party provider method and system); 8,150,736 (Global electronic commerce system); 8,175,519 (Third-party provider method and system); 9,747,608 (Third-party provider method and system)

AML IP, LLC v. Sally Beauty Supply LLC (W.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Sally Beauty Supply LLC

Plaintiff:         AML IP LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            6,876,979 (Electronic commerce bridge system)

Fall Line Patents, LLC v. Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).    

Judge:             District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
  • Burger King Company, LLC 
  • Chick-fil-A, Inc. 
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. 
  • Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin’ Donuts d/b/a Baskin Robbins
  • Dunkin’ Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin’ Donuts 
  • Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.  
  • Panera Bread Company  
  • Panera, LLC  
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. 
  • Sonic Franchising LLC 
  • Sonic Industries Services LLC 
  • Franchise World Headquarters, LLC 
  • FWH Technologies, LLC 
  • Subway IP LLC
  • Quality is Our Recipe, LLC 
  • Wendy’s International, LLC 
  • Whatabrands LLC
  • Whataburger Restaurants LLC 

Plaintiff:         Fall Line Patents, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Antonelli Harrington & Thompson

Patent:            9,454,748 (System and method for data management)

Linfo IP, LLC v. L’Oreal USA, Inc. (W.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     L’Oréal USA, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Linfo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Ramey

Patent:            9,430,131 (System, methods, and user interface for organizing unstructured data objects)

Patent Armory Inc. v. Chicken Express, Inc. (E.D. Tex., D. Del.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Chicken Express, Inc.
  • Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. 
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
  • Fuzzys Taco Opportunities, LLC 
  • Scantech Hangzhou Co., Ltd
  • Gainsco Auto Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Bang & Olufsen America, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law; Phillips McLaughlin & Hall

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 7,256,899 (Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing); 7,336,375 (Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing); 7,130,430 (Phased array sound system)

Push Data LLC v. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Sean D. Jordan

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:    

  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
  • ASICS American Corporation 
  • H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 
  • Planet Fitness Franchising 
  • Zara USA, Inc.
  • Zumiez, Inc.
  • Gucci America, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Push Data LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Beaty Legal

Patents:          6,983,139 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,058,395 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,212,811 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems); 7,292,844 (Geographical web browser, methods, apparatus and systems)

S3G Technology LLC v. Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
  • Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
  • Cinemark USA, Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patent:            10,387,140 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,304,758 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,210,082 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 11,662,995 (Network efficient location-based dialogue sequence using virtual processor)

Symbology Innovations, LLC v. Dexcom, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     DexCom, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Symbology Innovations, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patent:            8,424,752 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device); 8,651,369 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable device); 8,936,190 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device)

NPEs stayed busy in September.* Frequent filers included Analytical Technologies, Adaptive Avenue Associates, S3G, Symbology and Tiare Technology.

As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Finally, please let me know if you have thoughts about the report or changes you would like to see. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. So, I am very open to your suggestions for improving the report.

* Note I am catching up on a backlog because of some very busy IP litigation over the last year or so.

Analytical Technologies, LLC v. McDonald’s Corporation (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne; District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     McDonald’s Corporation

Plaintiff:         Analytical Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt

Patent:            8,799,083 (System and method for managing restaurant customer data elements)

Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc. v. Mattress Firm, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).  

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Mattress Firm, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Adaptive Avenue Associates, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Direction IP Law

Patents:          7,171,629 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore); 7,428,707 (Customizable web site access system and method therefore)

Patent Armory Inc. v. American Airlines, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     American Airlines, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Patent Armory Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Rabicoff Law

Patents:          10,237,420 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction); 10,491,748 (Intelligent communication routing system and method); 7,023,979 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 7,269,253 (Telephony control system with intelligent call routing); 9,456,086 (Method and system for matching entities in an auction)

RavenWhite Licensing LLC v. Walmart Inc. et al (E.D. Tex.).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap; Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Walmart Inc. f/k/a Walmart Stores, Inc.
  • Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC

Plaintiff:         RavenWhite Licensing LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        The Dacus Firm; Kramer Alberti Lim & Tonkovich

Patents:          10,594,823 (Method and apparatus for storing information in a browser storage area of a client device); 11,562,402 (Advertising model)

S3G Technology LLC v. Foot Locker, Inc. (W.D. Tex., E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:   

  • Foot Locker, Inc.
  • Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Plaintiff:         S3G Technology LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          10,831,468 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,081,897 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 9,940,124 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine); 10,261,774 (Modification of terminal and service provider machines using an update server machine)

Symbology Innovations, LLC v. Smoothie King Franchisees, Inc. (E.D. Tex.).

Claims:           Infringement

Defendant:     Smoothie King Franchisees, Inc.

Plaintiff:         Symbology Innovations, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Garteiser Honea

Patent:            8,424,752 (System and method for presenting information about an object on a portable electronic device)

Tiare Technology, Inc. v. Chili’s, Inc.  (multiple cases) (E.D. Tex.).            

Claims:           Infringement

Defendants:

  • Chili’s, Inc. 
  • CVS Health Corporation
  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc.  
  • Deli Management, Inc.
  • Jo-Ann Stores, LLC
  • Panda Express, Inc.
  • Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. 
  • Murphy’s Marketing Services, Inc. 
  • Papa Murphy’s Company Stores, Inc.
  • Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc.
  • Papa Murphy’s International, LLC 

Plaintiff:         Tiare Technology, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Davis Firm

Patents:          10,157,414 (Patron service system and method); 11,195,224 (Patron service system and method); 8,682,729 (Patron service system and method)