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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SEPTEMBER 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Retail Litigation Report
NPEs were very active in September with numerous cases filed against retailers. Notable plaintiffs included Alpha Modus, Headwater Research, Cedar Lane Technologies, VDPP, and Random Chat.
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…
JULY 2025 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Retail Litigation Report
The summer heat brought a surge in patent litigation against retailers, with NPEs targeting everything from e-commerce platforms to specialty retailers. Notable filers included Headwater Research, Near Field Electronics, Intellectual Ventures, Velocity Communication Technologies, and S3G Technology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket…