April was an active month for patent filings against retailers and consumer-facing businesses. NPE activity remained brisk, with frequent filers Patent Armory and Rabicoff Law-affiliated entities continuing to generate volume across multiple districts. Notably, Sport Squad (JOOLA) launched an aggressive offensive campaign against pickleball paddle competitors across at least six districts. Retailers in the brick-and-mortar
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AUGUST 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs had a busy August, targeting numerous retailers across multiple jurisdictions. Key plaintiffs included Near Field Electronics, Induction Devices, and Patent Armory.
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…
MAY 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
April showers bring May flowers and, at least this year, patent litigation against retailers, with NPEs targeting everything from e-commerce platforms to specialty retailers. Notable filers included AML IP, BrowserKey, Cedar Lane Technologies, DataCloud Technologies, Dynamic Data Innovations, Linfo IP, Malikie Innovations, Mearby Systems, Random Chat, S3G Technology, Torus Ventures, Virtual Creative Artists, WebSock Global…
APRIL 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
After a busy Q1, NPEs slowed considerably in April. Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, Aloft Media, AML IP, Cedar Lane Technologies, OrderMagic, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, 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…
MARCH 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs finished the quarter actively.* Frequent filers included AML IP, AuthPoint, Cedar Lane, DigiMedia Tech, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, Random Chat, Rothschild Patent Imaging, Secure Matrix, and WebSock Global.
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…
FEBRUARY 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs started the year active.* Frequent filers included A.L.M. Holding Company, Alpha Modus, AML IP, Big Will Enterprises, Cedar Lane, H2 Intellect, HyperQuery, Linfo IP, Modulus Systems, Nearby Systems, Patent Armory, Random Chat, S3G Technology, Torus Ventures (with a huge number of cases filed), and Web 2.0 Technologies.
As usual, I prepared the report in…
JANUARY 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs entered 2025 continuing their Q4 wave of filings with many entities filing actions for each of the last three months. Frequent filers included AML IP, Cedar Lane Technologies, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Context Direction, DataCloud Technologies, EasyWeb Innovations, K.Mizra, Linfo IP, Nearby Systems, Patent Armory, QR Switch, Quantion, Random Chat, Secure Matrix, Valtrus Innovations, and…
DECEMBER 2024 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs finished the year busy.* Frequent filers included Alpha Modus, AML IP, ContactWave, DataCloud Technologies, Disintermediation Services, Linfo IP, PacSec3, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, Social Positioning Input Systems, Tiare Technology, Torus Ventures, and Wolverine Barcode IP.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator…
NOVEMBER 2024 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs skipped the usual lull heading into the holidays as filings stayed high.* Frequent filers included Alpha Modus, AML IP, Andra Group, Content Aware, Fall Line Patents, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, Torus Ventures, and Virtual Creative Artists.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful…
OCTOBER 2024 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
NPEs continued an active fall.* Frequent filers included AML IP, Andra Group, Big Will Enterprises, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, S3G Technology and Torus 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…

