NPEs and patent holders continued targeting major retailers in January. Frequent filers included Patent Armory, Wolverine Barcode IP, Content Aware, Intellectual Ventures, VDPP, and Cedar Lane Technologies. Retailers across the spectrum—from big-box to specialty—found themselves named as defendants in infringement actions.

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NPE activity targeting retailers remained steady in October 2025, with several frequent filers continuing their campaigns. Notable plaintiffs included Alpha Modus, Nearby Systems, VDPP, Wolverine Barcode IP, and various entities represented by Rabicoff Law.

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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.

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