May brought a notable wave of cases targeting retailers and their supply chains, with NPE activity continuing at a steady pace. Frequent filers and themes this month included Nearby Systems (mapping technology), SmartOrder (restaurant/retail ordering systems), and Innercap Technologies (capsule delivery apparatus). Retailers in the home improvement, grocery, drug, and food service sectors were all
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APRIL 2026 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
By R. David Donoghue on
Posted in Retail Litigation Report
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…