Patent Case Watch

Patent opinions from the Eastern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Weekly Digest
Fed. Cir. October 23, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Carter, No. 26-153 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 23, 2026)

O R D E R Daitona Carter moved to intervene in a patent in- fringement action, asserting she is the inventor. The dis- trict court denied her motion, and she has appealed to this court. Solos Tech. Ltd. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., Appeal No. 2026-1721 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 22, 2026). She has also unsuc- cessfully attempted to participate in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) related to the patents.

Motion to Dismiss Inventorship IPR / PTAB Denied
Fed. Cir. October 22, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Fleet Connect Solutions LLC, No. 26-155 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 22, 2026)

O R D E R In November and December 2025, Fleet Connect Solu- tions LLC and OBD Sensor Solutions LLC—both Texas en- tities—filed three related patent infringement suits against Xirgo Technologies, LLC and Xirgo Holdings, Inc. (collectively, “Xirgo”)—headquartered in Illinois—in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Vir- ginia. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), Xirgo moved to transfer the November actions to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Venue / Transfer Denied
Fed. Cir. October 22, 2026 Order on Motion

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC v. ITC, No. 25-1439 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 22, 2026)

O R D E R Upon consideration of Shoals Technologies Group, LLC’s motion to voluntarily withdraw its appeal, which 2 SHOALS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC v. ITC states that the International Trade Commission does not oppose, and of intervenors Voltage LLC and Ningbo Volt- age Smart Production Co. (collectively, “Voltage”)’s opposi- tion, IT IS ORDERED THAT: The motion is granted. The appeal is dismissed, and costs are awarded to Voltage.

General / Procedural Dismissed
E.D. Tex. October 21, 2026 Memorandum Order

AutoConnect Holdings LLC v. Toyota Motor Corporation et al, No. 2:24-cv-00802 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 21, 2026)

Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Motion for Reconsideration. Dkt. No. 323. In its Motion, Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of the Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 317) , which found that the Toyota defendants held a license to the asserted patents, through a prior license agreement with Taurus IP, LLC, an entity controlled by Erich Spangenberg. Id. at 1. Plaintiff contends that Defendant Toyota’s discovery conduct justifies supplementation of the summary judgment record to include a lengthy declaration from Mr. Spangenberg. Id.

Summary Judgment License / Exhaustion Discovery Denied
E.D. Tex. October 20, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., et al., v. as Designs, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00370 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 20, 2026)

Pending before the Court are Defendants’ Motion to Strike Plaintiffs’ Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. #89) and ABC IP, LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order ( Dkt. #74). Having considered both M otions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that both Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND This is a patent infringement case.

Injunction Motion to Strike Contentions Denied
E.D. Tex. October 20, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Zinser v. Vivint, LLC et al, No. 4:25-cv-01030 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 20, 2026)

Pending before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Strike Plaintiff’s Overlength Partial Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. #52) (the “Motion”). Having considered the M otion and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motion should be DENIED. On October 13, 2026, Plaintiff filed a Partial Motion to Dismiss (the “Partial Motion to Dismiss”) seeking dismissal of Counts IV (Declaratory Judgment of Unclean Hands) and VI (Declaratory Judgment of Unenforceability Based on Inequitable Conduct) of the Amended Answer and Counterclaims filed by Defendants (Dkt.

Motion to Strike Denied
Fed. Cir. October 19, 2026 Precedential Opinion

Google LLC v. Valtrus Innovations Ltd., No. 24-1945 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 19, 2026)

Google LLC (“Google”) appeals a Final Written Deci- sion of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in IPR2022-01545 regarding U.S. Patent No. 6,728,704 (“the ’704 patent”). J.A. 1–44 (“Decision”). The Board deter- mined that Google did not demonstrate that any of claims 1–23 of the ’704 patent are unpatentable. Decision at 41–42. For the reasons below, we affirm. I. BACKGROUND Valtrus Innovations Ltd.

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 16, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Linden v. ResMed, Inc., No. 26-1517 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 16, 2026)

Craig L. Linden appeals the United States District Court for the Southern District of California’s grant of ResMed, In c., ResMed Corp., and ResMed Holdings Pty Ltd.’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim based on patent ineligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. We affirm. BACKGROUND I. Mr. Linden owns U.S. Patent No. 9,639,150 ( the “’150 patent”). The ’150 patent is titled “Powered Physical Displays on Mobile Devices” and issued on May 2, 2017. J.A. 21.

§ 101 Eligibility Motion to Dismiss Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 14, 2026 Rule 36 Judgment

In re Burandt, No. 25-1336 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 14, 2026)

(MOORE, Chief Judge, DYK and PROST, Circuit Judges). AFFIRMED. See Fed. Cir. R. 36. ENTERED BY ORDER OF THE COURT October 14, 2026 Date

Rule 36 Affirmance Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 14, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Piranha Media Distribution LLC v. Hulu, LLC, No. 25-1038 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 14, 2026)

Piranha Media Distribution LLC (“Piranha”) sued Hulu, LLC (“Hulu”) for infringement of patent claims re- lating to the integration of advertisements in digital media. The United States District Court for the Central District of California granted Hulu’s motion to dismiss, concluding that the asserted patents do not claim patent-eligible sub- ject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Piranha Media Distrib., LLC v. Hulu, LLC, 748 F. Supp. 3d 928, 938–39 (C.D. Cal. 2024) (“Decision”). We affirm. I. BACKGROUND In January 2024, Piranha asserted U.S. Patent Nos.

§ 101 Eligibility Motion to Dismiss Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 14, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Syngenta Crop Protection AG v. UPL Ltd., No. 25-1018 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 14, 2026)

UPL Ltd. (UPL) owns U.S. Patent No. 11,445,727, whose subject is certain fungicidal combinations—of a di- thiocarbamate fungicide, a succinate dehydrogenase inhib- itor (SDHI) fungicide, and at least one of an ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor (EBI) fungicide or a quinone outside inhibitor (QOI) fungicide. ’727 patent, Abstract. Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Syngenta) successfully sought from the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) a post-grant re- view (PGR), under 35 U.S.C.

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed
E.D. Tex. October 9, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Veracyte, Inc. v. Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. et al, No. 2:25-cv-00459 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 9, 2026)

The Court held a hearing in the above-captioned case on September 1, 2026 regarding two pending motions between Plaintiff Veracyte, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. and Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (“Defendants”) (collectively, the “Parties”). (Dkt. Nos. 60 and 70.) Through targeted meet and confer efforts, the Parties resolved two disputes as to Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendants Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc. and Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (“Motion to Compel”) (Dkt. No.

Discovery Contentions Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. October 9, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Oribel PTE Ltd. v. Carters Inc., No. 2:24-cv-00977 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 9, 2026)

The Court held a Pretrial Conference in the above -captioned case on September 8, 2026. At the conference, the Court ruled on several pending pretrial motions and motions in limine (“MILs”) filed by Plaintiff Oribel Pte. Ltd. (“Plaintiff”) and Defendants Carter’s Retail, Inc., The William Carter Company, and Skip Hop (collectively, “Defendants”) (collectively, the “Parties”) (Dkt. Nos. 181, 107, 106, 108, 105, 99, 100, 104, 172, and 174).

Motions in Limine Summary Judgment Motion to Strike Daubert / Expert Challenges Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. October 9, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

NEC Corporation v. anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. et al, No. 2:24-cv-00720 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 9, 2026)

The Court held a Pretrial Conference in the above -captioned case on August 27, 2026 regarding pending pretrial motions, a motion in limine (“MIL”), and disputed exhibits between Plaintiff NEC Corp. (“NEC”) and Defendants Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd. and Anker Innovations Ltd. (“ Anker”) (together, the “Parties”). (Dkt. Nos.

Motions in Limine Summary Judgment Daubert / Expert Challenges Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. October 9, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Cloud Byte LLC v. Dell Inc. et al, No. 2:24-cv-00637 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 9, 2026)

The Court held a Pretrial Conference in the above-captioned case on September 23, 2026. At the conference, the Court ruled on several pending pretrial motions and motions in limine (“MILs”) filed by Plaintiff Cloud Byte LLC (“Plaintiff” or “Cloud Byte” ) and Defendants Dell Inc. and Dell Technologies Inc. (collectively, “Defendants” or “Dell”) (collectively, the “Parties”) (Dkt. Nos. 424, 195, 392, 395, 391, 393, 396, 394, 204, 191, 194, 329, and 328).

Motions in Limine Daubert / Expert Challenges Summary Judgment Non-Infringement Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Muffintop Tactical, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01277 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Star Development, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01136 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Bilson arms, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01134 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Bilson arms, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01134 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Combat armory LLC, No. 4:26-cv-01129 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al. v. Firearms Direct Club LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01120 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. 2a Ninja LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01106 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Odin Works, Inc., et al., No. 4:26-cv-01091 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Mgcc Enterprises LLC, No. 4:26-cv-01068 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Dirty Bird Industries, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-01013 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP LLC et al v. Vance Outdoors Inc d/b/a Sportsman Outdoor Superstore and Vance Outdoors et al, No. 4:26-cv-01009 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Velocity ammunition Sales, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00954 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Inoculum-Group LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00945 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

Motion to Dismiss Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al. v. Quick Response Firearms, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00944 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Freshwater, No. 4:26-cv-00930 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Sker Industries, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00928 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. atlantic Firearms LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00926 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. East Coast Cerakote LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00831 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Shooting Targets USA, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00799 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. WebCorp, Inc., et al., No. 4:26-cv-00768 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. AR-15 GUN Owners of America, Inc., et al., No. 4:26-cv-00761 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC et al v. Choukair, No. 4:26-cv-00755 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Hawkphin Sales, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00707 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Canuck Tactical, LLC, No. 4:26-cv-00705 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

Rare Breed Triggers Incorporated, et al., v. Firearm Systems LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00695 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. SGC LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00694 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Ar-Tt, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00693 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. TGR Services, LLC, et al., No. 4:26-cv-00680 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al. v. Cloak Industries, Inc., et al., No. 4:26-cv-00608 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC, IP, LLC, et al v. Optics Planet Inc., No. 4:26-cv-00521 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC et al v. Superior Firearms of Texas, No. 2:26-cv-00058 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC IP, LLC et al v. Mister Guns, LLC et al, No. 2:26-cv-00056 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. ProSource Firearms, LLC, No. 2:26-cv-00055 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

General / Procedural Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. ProSource Firearms, LLC, No. 2:26-cv-00055 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. October 8, 2026 Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. PistolCap Limited Company, et al., No. 2:26-cv-00053 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 8, 2026)

Pending before the Court are thir teen Moti ons to Stay , pending in thirty-two member actions of MDL 3176. Having considered the Motions and the relevant pleadings, the Court finds that the Motions should be DENIED. BACKGROUND On April 2, 2026 , the United State s Judicial Pa nel on Multidistrict Litigation entered a Transfer Order that transferred five cases to the Eastern District of Texas for co ordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (Case No. 4:26 -md-3176, Dkt. #1).

Motion to Dismiss Denied
E.D. Tex. October 7, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC, IP, LLC, et al v. Optics Planet Inc., No. 4:26-cv-00521 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. October 7, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC IP, LLC et al v. Superior Firearms of Texas, No. 2:26-cv-00058 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Motions in Limine Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. October 7, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. PistolCap Limited Company, et al., No. 2:26-cv-00053 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. October 7, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. MaRs Trigger, LLC, et al., No. 2:26-cv-00030 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2026)

Pending before the Court are three Motions filed by various member groups in Case No. 4:26-md-031761. First, six defendant groups brought substantively identical or nearly identical motions, as represented by Defendants MaRs Triger, LLC and Peter Brennen’s Opposed Motion and Joinder in Certain Defendants’ Motion to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Preliminary Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a 1 Defendants Mister Guns, LLC, Thomas Carter II, Brandi C…

Injunction Motion to Dismiss Denied
E.D. Tex. October 7, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Advanced Integrated Circuit Process LLC v. United Microelectronics Corporation, No. 2:24-cv-00730 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2026)

Before the Court is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.’s (“TSMC”) Motion to Transfer to the Northern District of California Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) (“Motion”). (Case No. 2:24-cv-00623, Dkt. No. 26.) Defendant requests the Court to transfer the above-captioned patent case for the convenience of the parties and witnesses. Defendant urges that the Northern District of California (“NDCA”) would be more convenient. However, Defendant is a Taiwanese corporation, and Defendant itself does not appear to have any connection to NDCA.

Venue / Transfer Denied
Fed. Cir. October 7, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Gamble, No. 26-1126 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 7, 2026)

Oliver Wendel Gamble appeals a decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) that affirmed the exam- 2 IN RE GAMBLE iner’s rejection of claims 1–8, 10, 13–15, and 18 of U.S. Pa- tent Application No. 17/490,077 (the “’077 application”) as indefinite under 35 U.S.C. § 112(b). Mr. Gamble also ap- peals the Board’s denial of a request for rehearing on claims 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 20, newly rejected by the Board as indefinite under § 112(b). Because Mr.

Indefiniteness IPR / PTAB Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 6, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Google LLC, No. 26-157 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 6, 2026)

O R D E R Google LLC petitions for a writ of mandamus seeking to compel transfer from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (“WDTX”) to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (“NDCA”). The University of Southern California (“USC”) opposes.1 For the following reasons, we grant the petition. 1 The court grants USC’s motion to waive Federal Circuit Rule 25.1(d)(3) for its opposition. 2 IN RE GOOGLE LLC USC filed this suit in WDTX accusing Google, head- quartered in NDCA, of infringing U.S.

Venue / Transfer Granted
Fed. Cir. October 5, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

O'Reilly Winship LLC v. Snaprays LLC, No. 25-1422 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 5, 2026)

SnapRays, LLC appeals the grant of O’Reilly Winship LLC’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement and denial of its own partial motion for summary judgment of infringement. For the reasons outlined below, we re- verse-in-part, affirm-in-part, vacate-in-part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. I This case concerns cover plates: the thin, frequently plastic plates that cover interior electrical outlets or light switch wall receptacles.

Summary Judgment Non-Infringement Infringement Reversed in Part
Fed. Cir. October 5, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Alexsam, Inc. v. Simon Property Group, L.P., No. 25-1138 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 5, 2026)

AlexSam, Inc. (“AlexSam”) owns U.S. Patent No. 6,000,608 (“’608 patent”) covering systems facilitating use of multifunction cards, including prepaid gift cards. AlexSam sued Simon Property Group, L.P. (“Simon”) for infringement in the Eastern District of Texas. Simon filed a third-party indemnification complaint including a claim for attorneys’ fees against Blackhawk Network, Inc. (“Blackhawk”), which Simon alleged had supplied it with the allegedly infringing gift cards.

General / Procedural Vacated & Remanded
Fed. Cir. October 2, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. v. Inari Agriculture, Inc., No. 25-1287 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 2, 2026)

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (“Pioneer”) appeals a final written decision in a post-grant review proceeding challenging U.S. Patent No. 11,371,055 (“the ’055 patent”). The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) determined claims 1–33 of the ’055 patent are unpatentable for lack of enablement. We affirm. BACKGROUND The ’055 patent describes enzymes that exhibit what the parties refer to as a “dual herbicide-degrading func- tion.” Appellant’s Br. 17–20, 30; Appellee’s Br. 7–11, 38.

Enablement IPR / PTAB Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 1, 2026 Precedential Opinion

Satius Holding, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., No. 25-1446 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 1, 2026)

Satius Holding, LLC (Satius) appeals a final judgment of invalidity of claims 1, 11, and 18 of U.S. Patent No. 6,711,385 entered by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. We affirm. BACKGROUND In 2018, Satius sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (collectively, Samsung) for allegedly infringing claims 1, 11, and 18 of the ’385 pa- tent.

Indefiniteness Enablement Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed
Fed. Cir. October 1, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Satius Holding, Inc., No. 25-1444 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 1, 2026)

Satius Holding, Inc. (Satius) appeals decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (1) rejecting claim 1 of U.S. 2 IN RE SATIUS HOLDING, INC. Patent No. 6,711,385 on obviousness grounds in an ex parte reexamination proceeding, and (2) denying Satius’ request for rehearing. Because we conclude claim 1 of the ’385 patent is invalid in Satius Holding, LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co., No. 2025-1446 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 1, 2026), we dismiss this appeal as moot.

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Dismissed
Fed. Cir. October 1, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Truinject Corp. v. Galderma S.A., No. 25-1268 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 1, 2026)

Truinject Corporation (Truinject) was founded not long before the events at issue here to develop a training system for aestheticians to practice dermal injections. The system, which Truinject called “Kate,” was envisioned to include an injectable mannequin head with lifelike skin as well as a syringe with fiber-optic functionality for tracking real-time needle depth, insertion angle, and position for display on a screen.

Damages Trade Secrets Summary Judgment Affirmed
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Shangyou Jiayi Lighting Product Co., Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated associations..., No. 4:25-cv-01416 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

AND OPINION This is a “Schedule A” case in which a plaintiff sues defend- ants listed in a sealed attachment to the complaint for violating the plaintiff ’s intellectual- property rights. Here, defendants al- legedly make and sell patent-infringing goods from China via online-sales platforms. Plaintiff moves ex parte for an order freez- ing defendants ’ money held by third-party providers , temporarily restraining sales of the accused products , and allowing expedited discovery and email service of process .

Motion to Dismiss Denied
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Liu v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated associations identified in Schedule a, No. 4:25-cv-01220 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

This is a “Schedule A” case in which a plaintiff sues defend- ants listed in a sealed schedule attached to the complaint for vio- lating the plaintiff’s intellectual-property rights. Doc. 1. Defend- ants here allegedly sell patent-infringing goods from China via online-sales platforms. Doc. 9 at 7. Plaintiff moves ex parte for an order freezing defendants’ money held by the platforms, tempo- rarily restraining sales of the accused products, and allowing ex- pedited discovery and email service of process. Doc. 9.

Injunction Sealing / Protective Order Denied
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Perrone Robotics, Inc. v. Toyota Motor et al, No. 2:25-cv-01150 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

ADOPTING Defendants each previously filed a Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 23 (Toyota Defendants); Dkt. No. 24 in Member Case No. 2:25- cv-001151 (Kia Defendants).) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 78), recommending denial of both Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. Defendants have now filed Objections (Dkt. Nos. 82 (Toyota), 83 (Kia)), with no response filed.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Whirlpool Corporation v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al, No. 2:25-cv-01042 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

Plaintiff previously filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 4.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 100), recommending denial of Plaintiff’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Because no objections have been filed 1 and for the reasons set forth in the Report and Recommendation, the Recommendation is ADOPTED. It is therefore ORDERED that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. No. 4) is DENIED.

Injunction Denied
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Disintermediation Services, Inc. v. Carvana, LLC, No. 2:25-cv-00771 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

Carvana previously filed a Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, Alternatively, to Transfer to the District of Arizona. (Dkt. No. 12.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 67), recommending granting Carvana’s Motion in part. Specifically, he recommended transferring this case to the District of Arizona for the convenience of the parties and witnesses but otherwise denying the Motion. Because no objections have been filed , and for the reasons set forth in the Report and Recommendation, the Recommendation is ADOPTED.

Venue / Transfer Motion to Dismiss Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

NovaCloud Licensing, LLC v. International Business Machines Corp., No. 2:25-cv-00700 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

Defendant previously filed a Motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. No. 48.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 92), recommending granting in part Defendant’s Motion t o Dismiss. Defendant has now filed Objections (Dkt. No. 96), with no response filed. After conducting a de novo review of the briefing on the Motion t o D ismiss, the Report and Recommendation, and the briefing on Defendant’s Objections, the Court agrees with the reasoning provided within the Report and Recommendation and conclude…

Motion to Dismiss § 101 Eligibility Willfulness Induced Infringement Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 30, 2026 Order

Fleet Connect Solutions LLC v. UAB Gurtam, No. 2:25-cv-00661 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 30, 2026)

Defendants Remote Asset Management Limited and Ram Tracking Acquisition Limited previously filed a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed . R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (Dkt. No. 41.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 56), recommending denial of the Motion. Defendants have now filed Objections. (Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Precedential Opinion

ParkerVision, Inc. v. Qualcomm Incorporated, No. 26-1035 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

ParkerVision, Inc. (“ParkerVision”) appeals a judg- ment of non -infringement the district court entered for Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (to- gether, “Qualcomm”). Because there is no final judgment, we lack jurisdiction and dismiss the appeal. We also deny ParkerVision’s request that on remand the case be reas- signed to a different judge. I The patent disputes between ParkerVision and Qual- comm have been ongoing for at least 15 years and have been before this court on several occasions.

Venue / Transfer Dismissed
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Medical Components, Inc., No. 26-151 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

O R D E R Medical Components, Inc. (“MedComp”) petitions for a writ of mandamus directing the United States District Court for the District of Utah to, inter alia, order all as- serted patent claims invalid for lack of novelty. C.R. Bard, Inc. and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. (collectively, “Bard”) oppose the petition. MedComp replies. Bard has opposed MedComp, and MedComp’s compet- itor, AngioDynamics, Inc., in multiple forums over Bard’s patents directed to systems and methods for identifying whether a venous access port is power injectable.

General / Procedural Denied
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Precedential Opinion

Parkervision, Inc. v. Qualcomm Incorporated, No. 26-1033 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

ParkerVision, Inc. (“ParkerVision”) appeals a judg- ment of non-infringement the district court entered for Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (to- gether, “Qualcomm”). Because there is no final judgment, we lack jurisdiction and dismiss the appeal. We also deny ParkerVision’s request that on remand the case be reas- signed to a different judge. I The patent disputes between ParkerVision and Qual- comm have been ongoing for at least 15 years and have been before this court on several occasions.

General / Procedural Dismissed
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Precedential Opinion

Epic Tech, LLC v. Pen-Tech Associates, Inc., No. 25-1624 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

Pen-Tech Associates, Inc. (Pen-Tech) appeals an order of the United States District Court for the Northern Dis- trict of Georgia denying Pen-Tech’s motion for sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 and motion for attorneys’ fees and costs under 35 U.S.C. § 285, 28 U.S.C. § 1927, and the court’s inherent power. Because the court’s order provides insufficient detail to permit meaningful re- view, we vacate and remand for further proceedings. BACKGROUND Epic Tech, LLC (Epic Tech) owns U.S. Patent No.

Attorneys' Fees Motion to Strike Vacated & Remanded
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

In re Wsou Investments LLC, No. 25-1153 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

WSOU Investments LLC appeals the decision of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The Board reversed the Examiner’s re- jection of claims 1–11, 18, and 19 of U.S. Patent No. 9,357,014 and entered a new ground of rejection based on obviousness in view of the same prior art reference. WSOU filed a response seeking “reopening of prosecution” under 37 C.F.R. § 41.50(b)(2).

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Wang v. Viking Drill & Tool, Inc., No. 24-2301 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

Hongjia Wang appeals from two final written decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board determining all chal- lenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,007,583 are unpatent- able. For the following reasons, we affirm. BACKGROUND Hongjia Wang (“Wang”) owns U.S. Patent No. 11,007,583 (the “’583 patent”) 1, directed to a twist drill. An embodiment of Wang’s twist drill is shown in Figure 3, re- produced below. J.A. 174. 1 The ’583 patent refers to originally-issued U.S. Pa- tent No. 11,007,583 B3 as well as U.S. Patent No.

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed
Fed. Cir. September 30, 2026 Precedential Opinion

Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH v. ELI Lilly and Company, No. 24-1094 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 30, 2026)

O R D E R Eli Lilly and Company filed a petition for rehearing en banc. A response to the petition was invited by the court and filed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH. IPSEN Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Amgen Inc., Sanofi S.A., Johnson & Johnson Nagra USA, Inc., Dennis Burton, David Manuta and Bar- bara Ruskin moved for leave to file briefs as amicus curiae, which the court granted.

Enablement Rule 36 Affirmance Affirmed
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Alpha Modus, Corp. v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01060 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendants Lowe's Home Centers, LLC and Lowe's Companies, Inc., filed a Motion to Dismiss based on Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and 35 U.S.C. § 101. (Dkt. No. 53.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation that the Court deny the motion. ( Dkt. No. 124 ). Defendants Lowe's Home Centers, LLC and Lowe's Companies, Inc., along with Plaintiff Alpha Modus Corporation have since filed Objections. (Dkt. Nos.

§ 101 Eligibility Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Alpha Modus, Corp. v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01060 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendants Johnson Controls International, PLC and Senso rmatic Electronics, LLC. previously filed a Motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. No. 78.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 126), recommending denial of the motion. Because no objections have been filed and for the reasons set forth in the Report and Recommendation, it is ADOPTED. It is therefore ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 78) is DENIED. .

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Alpha Modus, Corp. v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01060 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendant 7-E leven Inc. previously filed a Motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. No. 52.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 125), recommending denial of the motion. Because no objections have been filed and for the reasons set forth in the Report and Recommendation, it is ADOPTED. It is therefore ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 52) is DENIED. .

Motion to Dismiss Denied
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

XR Communications, LLC, dba Vivato Technologies, v. Nokia of america Corporation, No. 2:25-cv-00979 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendant Nokia of America Corporation previously filed a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (Dkt. No. 16.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 41) recommending denial of the Motion. Nokia has no w filed Objections. (Dkt. No. 42.) After conducting a de novo review of the briefing on the Motion to Dismiss , the Report and Recommendation, and Nokia’s Objections, the Court agrees with the reasoning provided within the Report and Recommendation and concludes that th…

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Headwater Research LLC v. Supercell Oy, No. 2:25-cv-00964 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

ADOPTING Defendant previously filed a Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. No. 20.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 64), recommending denial of Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. Defendant has now filed Objections (Dkt. No. 66), with no response filed. After conducting a de novo review of the briefing on the Motion to Dismiss , the Report and Recommendation, and the briefing on Defendant’s Objections, the Court agrees with the reasoning provided within the Report and Recommendation and concludes…

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Kroger Co The, No. 2:25-cv-00923 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendant The Kroger Co. filed a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) or, in the Alternative, for a More Definite Statement Under Fed. R. Ci v. P. 12(e). (Dkt. No. 37.) Magistrate Judge Payne recommended the Court deny the motion. (R. & R., Dkt. No. 54.) Defendant has filed Objections. (Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Kroger Co The, No. 2:25-cv-00923 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendant Creative Realities, Inc., filed a Rule 12( b)(3) Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative Transfer to the Northern District of Minnesota Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a). (Dkt. No. 23.) Magistrate Judge Payne r ecommended the Court deny the motion. (R. & R., Dkt. No. 53.) He also recommended denying as moot Dkt. No. 10 in member case No. 2:25-CV-00931- JRG-RSP, which is an identical motion filed after the Court ’s Consolidat ion Order. ( Id. at 6.) Defendant has filed Objections. (Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Venue / Transfer Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Induction Devices LLC v. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-00765 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Before the Court are Defendants BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s LLC’s 35 U.S.C. § 101 Motion To Dismiss (Dkt. No. 50), Defendant Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s 35 U.S.C. § 101 Motion To Dismiss (Dkt. No. 52), Defendants Capital One Financial Corporation’s and Capital One, N.A.’s 35 U.S.C. § 101 Motion To Dismiss (Dkt. No. 54), Defendant Dillard’s, Inc.’s Motion To Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) (Dkt. No. 55), and Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.’s Motion To Dismiss (Dkt. No. 58) (collectively the “Motions”).

Motion to Dismiss § 101 Eligibility Damages Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

XR Communications LLC d/b/a Vivato Technologies v. T- Mobile USA, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-00697 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION XR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC dba VIV ATO TECHNOLOGIES, Plaintiff, De fendant. § § § § § § Case No. 2:25-CV-00697-JRG-RSP v. § § ( Lead Case) T-MOBILE USA, INC., § ORDE R Defendants T-Mobile USA, Inc., AT&T Services Inc., AT&T Mobility LLC, AT&T Enterprises, LLC, Verizon Communications, Inc., and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless previously filed a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Order

Cellspin Soft, Inc. v. Fossil Stores I, Inc. et al, No. 2:25-cv-00683 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

Defendants Fossil Group, Inc., and Fossil Stores I, Inc., (together, “Fossil”) previously filed a Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dkt. No. 11) and a related Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions (Dkt. No. 17). Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 53), recommending denial of the Motion to Dismiss and denial without prejudice of the Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions. Fossil has now filed Objections to the recommendation concerning the Motion to Dismiss. (Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted
E.D. Tex. September 29, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

WAG acquisition, L.L.C. v. Technius Ltd., No. 2:24-cv-00714 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 29, 2026)

The Court held a Pretrial Conference in the above- captioned case on July 21, 2026 regarding pending pretrial motions, motions in limine (“MILs”), and disputed exhibits between Plaintiff WAG Acquisition, L.L.C. (“Plaintiff” or “ WAG”) and Defendant Technius Ltd. (“Defendant” or “Technius”) (collectively, the “Parties”) in the above-captioned matter (Dkt. Nos. 65, 66, 67, 85, 86) .

Motions in Limine Daubert / Expert Challenges Motion to Strike Summary Judgment Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 28, 2026 Order

Axcess Instruments IP Holding Company v. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. et al, No. 2:25-cv-00559 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 28, 2026)

Defendants Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., and various other foreign Intuitive entities m ove to dismiss Plaintiff Axcess Instruments IP Holding Company’s claims under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. (Dkt. No. 17.) Magistrate Judge Payne recommended the Court grant the motion in part. (R. & R., Dkt. No.

Motion to Dismiss Venue / Transfer Adopted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 25, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Induction Devices LLC v. Recreational Equipment, Inc. (d/b/a REI), No. 2:25-cv-00790 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2026)

Before the Court is Defendant Recreational Equipment, Inc.’s Motion to Dismiss (“Motion”). (Dkt. No. 13.) Having considered the Motion and related briefing, t he Court finds that the portion of Defendant’s Motion seeking to dismiss pre-suit damages should be GRANTED. The Court, however, also finds that the remainder of Defendant’s Motion should be DENIED. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Induction Devices LLC sued Defendant Recreational Equipment, Inc., accusing it of infringing five patents: U.S. Patent Nos.

Motion to Dismiss Induced Infringement Granted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 25, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order

Damaka, Inc. v. The Cigna Group et al, No. 2:25-cv-00594 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2026)

Before the Court is the Renewed Motion to Dismiss for Ineligibility Under 35 U.S.C. §101 (the “Motion”) filed by Defendants The Cigna Group, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, and Cigna Healthcare of Texas, Inc. (together, “Cigna”). (Dkt. No. 33). In the Motion, Defendants seek to dismiss Plaintiff Damaka, Inc.’s (“Damaka”) Complaint pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 101. (Id. at 1). For the reasons stated herein, the Motion should be and hereby is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. On May 30, 2025, Damaka filed suit against Cigna alleging infringement of U.S.

§ 101 Eligibility Motion to Dismiss Claim Construction Denied
E.D. Tex. September 25, 2026 Order

Yillio, Inc. v. Uber Technologies, Inc., No. 2:25-cv-00533 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2026)

Uber Technologies, Inc., (“Uber”) previously filed a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint for Improper Venue and Failure to State a Claim. (Dkt. No. 40.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report an d Recommendation (Dkt. No . 8 4), recommending that the Motion be granted and that the above-captio ned case be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Yillio, Inc., (“Yillio”) has since filed Objections (Dkt. No . 9 1), with Uber filing a Response (Dkt. No. 92).

Motion to Dismiss Venue / Transfer Dismissed
E.D. Tex. September 25, 2026 Order

Longitude Licensing Limited et al v. BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. et al, No. 2:25-cv-00440 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2026)

Plaintiffs each previously filed Motions to Dismiss Defendants’ Amended Counterclaims Seven and Eight and Motions to Dismiss Defendants’ Counterclaims Seven and Eight. (Dkt. Nos. 37, 43, 18, 34.) Magistrate Judge Payne entered a Report and Recommendation (Dkt. No. 66) , recommending granting of Plaintiffs’ Motions to Dismiss Defendants’ Amended Counterclaims Seven and Eight, and finding as moot Dismiss Defendants’ Motions to Defendant’s Counterclaims Seven and Eight.

Motion to Dismiss Adopted in Part
E.D. Tex. September 25, 2026 Order

Carma Technology, Corp. et al v. Uber Technologies Inc, No. 2:25-cv-00029 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2026)

Defendant Uber Technologies, Inc., moved to dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(6). Dkt. No. 21. After Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint that, among other things, added Defendants Uber Freight Holding Corporation and Uber Freight US LLC, Dkt. No. 58, all Defendants supplemented the Motion with additional briefing, Dkt. No. 62- 1. Magistrate Judge Payne recommended the Court grant the Motion in part. See R. & R, Dkt. No. 305.

Motion to Dismiss Venue / Transfer Adopted in Part
Fed. Cir. September 25, 2026 Nonprecedential Opinion

Zentian Ltd. v. Apple Inc., No. 24-2205 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 25, 2026)

Zentian Ltd. (“Zentian”) appeals from a final written decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) in an inter partes review (“IPR”) determining all claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,062,377 (“the ’377 patent”) unpatenta- ble for obviousness. We affirm. BACKGROUND I The ’377 patent relates to speech-recognition systems. It describes dividing an audio input into time frames, and then, for each time frame, converting the audio signal into a “feature vector.” ’377 patent col. 12 ll. 50–57.

IPR / PTAB Invalidity (§ 102/§ 103) Affirmed

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