May looked a lot like April – busy. Repeat filers included Cascades Branding, eDekka, Eclipse IP, EMG Technology, Hawk Technologies, Landmark Technologies, and Shipping and Transit.

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Shipping and Transit, LLC v. Potpourri Group, Inc., (S.D. Fla.) (multiple cases).

Judges:           District Judge Kenneth A. Marra; District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas; Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow; District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Tag Heuer USA
  • ShoeZoo.com, LLC
  • AutoZone Southeast, LP a/k/a AutoZone.com, Inc.
  • Nasty Gal, Inc.
  • Shoe Palace Corporation
  • Brown-Forman Corporation a/k/a Jack Daniels
  • Acer Inc. a/k/a Acer America Corporation
  • Water Filters Direct, LLC a/k/a Waterfilters.net, LLC a/k/a waterfilters.net
  • Shopjimmy.com, LLC
  • Initial Reaction, LLC
  • Caviar, Inc.
  • Sterling Jewelers Inc.

Plaintiff:        Shipping and Transit, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        WRM Law; and Leslie Robert Evans & Associates

Patents:          6,904,359 (Notification systems and methods with user-definable notifications based upon occurance of events); 6,975,998 (Package delivery notification system and method); 7,030,781 (Notification system and method that informs a party of vehicle delay); and 7,400,970 (System and method for an advance notification system for monitoring and reporting proximity of a vehicle).

eDekka LLC v. Devanlay US, Inc., (E.D. Tex.) (multiple cases).

Judges:           District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Discount Dance, LLC
  • E Revolution Ventures, Inc.
  • eForCity Corporation
  • Eileen Fisher, Inc.
  • Fathead, LLC
  • Forever 21, Inc.
  • Fredericks of Hollywood, Inc.
  • Garrett Brands LLC
  • Gemvara Inc.
  • The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Global Franchise Group, LLC
  • Groupon, Inc.
  • Guess?, Inc.
  • International Coffee & Tea, LLC
  • Hallmark Cards, Inc.
  • Iherb, Inc.
  • Heels, LLC
  • Hugo Boss Fashions, Inc.
  • Hub Hobby Center, Inc.
  • International Coffee & Tea, LLC
  • RC Jenson, Inc.
  • Jockey International, Inc.
  • Giftports Inc.
  • Lafayette 148, Inc.
  • Bike Bandit, LLC
  • Overnightprints, Inc.
  • Nanal, Inc.
  • Nomorerack.com Inc.
  • Levenger Company
  • Mrs. Fields Gifts, Inc.
  • Movie Mars, Inc.
  • The Life is Good Company
  • Movado Group, Inc.
  • Lovely Skin, Inc.
  • Lucky Brands, Inc.
  • Minted, LLC
  • Mack’s Prairie Wings, Inc.
  • Mars, Incorporated
  • Mattress USA, Inc.
  • Casper Sleep Inc.
  • Paul Fredrick Menstyle, Inc.
  • Perry Ellis Menswear, LLC
  • Personalizationmall.com, Inc.
  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
  • Starbucks Corporation
  • Planet, Inc.
  • Organize-It, LLC
  • Presidio International, Inc.
  • Spreadshirt Inc.
  • Promgirl, LLC
  • Robert Graham Designs, LLC
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
  • Luxury Brand Holdings, Inc.
  • See’s Candy Shops, Incorporated
  • Sheplers, Inc.
  • SkinnyCorp, LLC
  • Softmart, Inc.
  • Sonic Electronix, Inc.
  • Sperry Top-Sider, LLC
  • Spiraledge, Inc.
  • Superbiiz, Inc.
  • Sweetwater Sound Inc.
  • Encore Holdings, LLC d/b/a Tech for Less, Inc.
  • TGIB Marketing, Inc.
  • The Burton Corporation
  • The Hershey Company
  • The Rockport Company, LLC
  • The Swatch Group (US) Inc.
  • The Walking Company Holdings, Inc.
  • The Wet Seal, Inc.
  • The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
  • Thrillist Media Group, Inc.
  • Title 9 Sports, Inc.
  • Toni&Guy USA, LLC
  • Wolford Boutiques LLC
  • True Religion Apparel, Inc.
  • Winchester Carpet & Rug Co.
  • L’Oreal USA, Inc.
  • Webbed Sphere, Inc
  • Vineyard Vines, LLC
  • Water Filters Direct, LLC

Plaintiff:        eDekka LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Austin Hansley PLLC

Patent:            6,266,674 (Random access information retrieval utilizing user-defined labels).

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC v. Cascades Branding Innovation LLC, (E.D. Va.).

Judges:           District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen; Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller

Claim:             Declaratory Judgment

Defendant:     Cascades Branding Innovation LLC

Plaintiff:        Five Guys Enterprises, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

Patents:          7,768,395 (Brand mapping); 8,106,766 (Brand mapping); and 8,405,504 (Brand mapping).

Hawk Technology Systems, LLC v. Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC, (S.D. Fla., S.D. Kan., C.D. Cal.) (multiple cases).

Judge:             District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg

Claim:             Infringement

Defendants:

  • Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC
  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association
  • Player’s Poker Club, Inc.

Plaintiff:        Hawk Technology Systems, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Lipscomb Eisenberg & Baker; and Levy Craig Law Firm

Patent:            RE 43,462 (Video monitoring and conferencing system).

American Needle, Inc. v. CafePress Inc., (N.D. Ill.) (multiple cases).

Judges:           District Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan; District Judge John Z. Lee; District Judge Robert W. Gettleman; District Judge John W. Darrah

Claim:             Infringement

Defendants:

  • CafePress Inc.
  • Shutterfly, Inc.
  • Walgreen Co.
  • Zazzle, Inc.

Plaintiff:        American NeJJedle, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Siprut

Patent:            7,319,980 (Method and a computer network server for facilitating sale of an object); and RE 43,462 (Video monitoring and conferencing system).

Eclipse IP LLC v. Boveda Inc., (D.N.J., N.D. Cal., C.D. Cal.) (multiple cases).

Claims:           Infringement; Declaratory Judgment

Defendants:

  • Cultures For Health, Inc.
  • DERMAdoctor, Inc.
  • Rogan Shoes, Incorporated
  • Sportswear, Inc.

Plaintiffs:

  • Eclipse IP LLC
  • Elevengear LLC (DJ Plaintiff)
  • FourSevens LLC (DJ Plaintiff)

Pls. Cnsl:        Stamoulis & Weinblatt; and Mitchell + Company

Patents:          7,119,716 (Response systems and methods for notification systems for modifying future notifications); 7,319,414 (Secure notification messaging systems and methods using authentication indicia); 7,479,899 (Notification systems and methods enabling a response to cause connection between a notified PCD and a delivery or pickup representative); 7,876,239 (Secure notification messaging systems and methods using authentication indicia); 7,064,681 (Response systems and methods for notification systems); 7,113,110 (Stop list generation systems and methods based upon tracked PCD’s and responses from notified PCD’s); 7,479,900 (Notification systems and methods that consider traffic flow predicament data); 7,479,901 (Mobile thing determination systems and methods based upon user-device location); 7,482,952 (Response systems and methods for notification systems for modifying future notifications); 7,504,966 (Response systems and methods for notification systems for modifying future notifications); 7,528,742 (Response systems and methods for notification systems for modifying future notifications); 7,538,691 (Mobile thing determination systems and methods based upon user-device location); 7,561,069 (Notification systems and methods enabling a response to change particulars of delivery or pickup); 7,876,239 (Secure notification messaging systems and methods using authentication indicia); 8,068,037 (Advertisement systems and methods for notification systems); 8,232,899 (Notification systems and methods enabling selection of arrival or departure times of tracked mobile things in relation to locations); 8,242,935 (Notification systems and methods where a notified PCD causes implementation of a task(s) based upon failure to receive a notification); 8,284,076 (Systems and methods for a notification system that enable user changes to quantity of goods and/or services for delivery and/or pickup); 8,362,927 (Advertisement systems and methods for notification systems); 8,368,562 (Systems and methods for a notification system that enable user changes to stop location for delivery and/or pickup of good and/or service); 8,531,317 (Notification systems and methods enabling selection of arrival or departure times of tracked mobile things in relation to locations); 8,564,459 (Systems and methods for a notification system that enable user changes to purchase order information for delivery and/or pickup of goods and/or services); 8,711,010 (Notification systems and methods that consider traffic flow predicament data); 9,013,334 (Notification systems and methods that permit change of quantity for delivery and/or pickup of goods and/or services); and 9,019,130 (Notification systems and methods that permit change of time information for delivery and/or pickup of goods and/or services).

Loramax LLC v. Aerovias de Mexico, SA de CV, (E.D. Tex.).

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

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Air Group, Inc.
  • Albertsons LLC
  • Allegiant Travel Company
  • American Airlines Group Inc.
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
  • eBay Inc.
  • FedEx Corporation
  • Frontier Airlines, Inc.
  • Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.
  • HEB Grocery Company, LP
  • JetBlue Airways Corporation
  • The Kroger Co.
  • Porter Airlines Inc.
  • Safeway Inc.
  • Southwest Airlines Co.
  • Spirit Airlines, Inc.
  • MN Airlines, LLC d/b/a Sun Country Airlines
  • Target Corporation
  • United Continental Holdings, Inc.
  • Virgin American Inc.
  • Aeroenlaces Nacionales, SA de CV
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
  • WestJet Airlines, Ltd.

Plaintiff:        Loramax LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Scheef & Stone

Patent:            5,689,642 (Recipient prioritized communication channel profiles).

Tangelo IP, LLC v. Target Corporation, (E.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Rodney Gilstrap

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Rejuvenation, Inc.
  • West Elm, Inc.
  • Williams-Sonoma Advertising, Inc.
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
  • Bath & Body Works Direct, Inc.
  • Bath & Body Works, LLC
  • L Brands Direct Marketing, Inc.
  • L. Brands, Inc.
  • Victoria’s Secret Stores, LLC
  • Systemax, Inc.
  • TigerDirect, Inc.
  • TigerDirect Retail Services Inc.
  • Geoffrey, LLC
  • Toys “R” Us, Inc.

Plaintiff:        Tangelo IP, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Collins Edmonds Pogorzelski Schlather & Tower

Patent:            8,429,005 (Method for determining effectiveness of display of objects in advertising images).

Information Planning and Management Service Inc. v. Dollar General Corporation, (E.D. Va.)

Judges:           District Judge Raymond A. Jackson; Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller

Claim:             Infringement

Defendant:     Dollar General Corporation

Plaintiff:        Information Planning and Management Service Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Patent:            7,287,001 (Electronic product information display system)

BillingNetwork Patent, Inc. v. HealthStream, Inc. et al, (M.D. Fla.).

Judges:           Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Jenkins; District Judge Mary S. Scriven

Claim:             Infringement

Defendants:

  • Healthline Systems, LLC
  • HealthStream, Inc.

Plaintiff:        BillingNetwork Patent, Inc.

Pls. Cnsl:        Niro Haller & Niro

Patent:            6,374,229 (Integrated internet facilitated billing, data processing and communication system).

Graham Springs LLC v. Zenfolio, Inc., (E.D. Tex.).

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Zazzle Inc.
  • XO Group Inc.
  • Cimpress USA, Incorporated d/b/a Vistaprint
  • Logo Sportswear Inc.
  • UberPrints, Inc.
  • Michaels Stores, Inc.
  • Things Remembered, Inc.
  • Minted LLC
  • Teespring, Inc.
  • Moo Inc.
  • SmugMug, Inc.
  • Shutterfly, Inc. Deluxe Small Business Sales, Inc. d/b/a PsPrint
  • Picaboo Corporation
  • PersonalizationMall.com, Inc.
  • Provide Commerce, Inc. d/b/a Personal Creations
  • Party City Corporation
  • Miller’s, Inc. d/b/a mpix.com
  • Schurman Fine Papers
  • ooShirts, Inc.
  • Overnight Prints, Inc.
  • Checks in the Mail, Inc. d/b/a iPrint.com
  • District Photo, Inc. d/b/a InkGarden.com
  • Digital Room, Inc.

Plaintiff:        Graham Springs LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Austin Hansley PLLC

Patent:            5,524,085 (Multimedia job tickets for printing machines).

Xanthus Data Technologies, LLC v. LinkedIn Corporation, (E.D. Tex.).

Claim:             Infringement

Defendant:     LinkedIn Corporation

Plaintiff:        Xanthus Data Technologies, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Law Offices of Ronald W. Burns

Patents:          5,999,947 (Distributing database differences corresponding to database change events made to a database table located on a server computer); and 6,321,236 (Distributing database differences corresponding to database change events made to a database table located on a server computer).

Joao Control & Monitoring Systems, LLC v. LifeShield, Inc., (E.D. Pa.).

Judge:             District Judge Nitza I Quinones Alejandro

Claim:             Infringement

Defendant:     LifeShield, Inc.

Plaintiff:        Joao Control & Monitoring Systems, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Heninger Garrison Davis; and Stamoulis & Weinblatt

Patents:          6,542,076 (Control, monitoring and/or security apparatus and method); 6,549,130 (Control apparatus and method for vehicles and/or for premises); 6,587,046 (Monitoring apparatus and method); 7,277,010 (Monitoring apparatus and method); and 7,397,363 (Control and/or monitoring apparatus and method).

Yoox Corporation v. Landmark Technology, LLC, (S.D.N.Y.).

Judge:             District Judge Lorna G. Schofield

Defendant:     Landmark Technology, LLC

Plaintiff:        Yoox Corporation

Pls. Cnsl:        Dentons; and Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt

Gourley v. The Container Store Group, Inc., (N.D. Tex.).

Judge:             District Judge Jorge A. Solis

Claim:            Infringement

Defendant:     The Container Store Group, Inc.

Plaintiff:        James Gourley

Pls. Cnsl:        Griffith Bates Champion & Harper

Patents:          8,378,625 (Mobile electronic device AC charger mount); and 8,536,827 (Mobile electronic device AC charger mount).

LGRT Pro LLC v. Bailey Banks & Biddle, Inc., (E.D. Tex.).

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Blue Nile, Inc.
  • Daniel Jewelry, Inc.
  • De Beers Diamond Jewellers US, Inc.
  • Finks Jewelers, Inc.
  • Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc.
  • Hannoush Jewelers, Inc.
  • Harry Ritchie’s, Inc.
  • Henri Bendel, Inc.
  • Kate Spade & Company Foundation
  • Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry, Inc.
  • Michael Hill LLC
  • Morgan Jewelers of Salt Lake City, Inc.
  • Na Hoku, Inc.
  • 3.1 Phillip Lim Retail LLC
  • Rebecca Minkoff, LLC
  • Reeds Jewelers, Inc.
  • Samuels Jewelers, Inc.
  • TOD’s, Inc.
  • Zale Corporation

Plaintiff:        LGRT Pro LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Corcoran IP Law

Patent:            6,895,554 (Method of document assembly).

EMG Technology, LLC v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, (E.D. Tex.).

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • Dillard’s, Inc.
  • Dollar General Corporation
  • Dollar Rent A Car, Inc.
  • Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
  • Thrifty, Inc.
  • Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
  • GameStop Corporation
  • GameStop, Inc.
  • Hallmark.com, LLC
  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

Plaintiff:        EMG Technology, LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Parker Bunt & Ainsworth

Patents:          6,600,497 (Apparatus and method to navigate interactive television using unique inputs with a remote control); and 7,194,698 (Method to advertise and search on television for web content using a simplified interface).

Genaville LLC v. AT&T Inc., (E.D. Tex.).

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

Claim:            Infringement

Defendants:

  • AT&T Inc.
  • Belk, Inc.
  • Rakuten USA, Inc.
  • Esty, Inc.
  • Euromarket Designs, Inc. d/b/a Crate & Barrell
  • Fanatics, Inc.
  • Follett Higher Education Group, Inc.
  • Golfsmith International, Inc.
  • Harry and David, LLC
  • Hayneedle Inc.
  • JP Boden USA LLC
  • Kohl’s Illinois, Inc.
  • LL Bean, Inc.
  • Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
  • Jos A Bank Clothiers, Inc.
  • The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.
  • MLB Advanced Media, LP
  • MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
  • Nasty Gal Inc.
  • Nordstrom, Inc.
  • Northern Tool & Equipment Company
  • OnlineShoes.com Inc.
  • OpticsPlanet, Inc.
  • PC Connection, Inc.
  • Power Equipment Direct Inc.
  • Recreational Equipment, Inc.

Plaintiff:        Genaville LLC

Pls. Cnsl:        Scheef & Stone

Patent:            5,999,927 (Method and apparatus for information access employing overlapping clusters).