Securitize I, Inc. v. tZERO Group, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Securitize I, Inc.
Defendant: tZERO Group, Inc. and tZERO IP, LLC
Counter-Defendant: Securitize I, Inc.
Counter-Claimant: tZERO IP, LLC
Case Number: 1:2026cv00722
Filed: June 22, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 1 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 20, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #21 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME AND PAGE LIMITS - The following page limits and deadlines shall apply to briefing on Securitize's forthcoming motion to dismiss: (1) Securitize's Opening Brief shall not exceed 25 pages; (2) tZERO IP's Answeri filed by Securitize I, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/20/2026. (lnb)
August 18, 2026 Filing 21 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME AND PAGE LIMITS - The following page limits and deadlines shall apply to briefing on Securitize's forthcoming motion to dismiss: (1) Securitize's Opening Brief shall not exceed 25 pages; (2) tZERO IP's Answering Brief shall not exceed 25 pages; (3) Securitize's Reply Brief shall not exceed 13 pages; (4) the deadline for tZERO IP's Answering Brief is extended to September 18, 2026; and (5) the deadline for Securitize's Reply Brief is extended to September 30, 2026 - filed by Securitize I, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony)
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Securitize to oppose tZERO IP's Amended Counterclaims (D.I. 15) to August 21, 2026 filed by Securitize I, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/27/2026. (lnb)
July 24, 2026 Filing 20 STATEMENT re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim [Defendant tZERO Group, Inc.'s Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory Judgment] by tZERO Group, Inc.. (Cottrell, Frederick)
July 24, 2026 Filing 19 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Securitize to oppose tZERO IP's Amended Counterclaims (D.I. 15) to August 21, 2026 - filed by Securitize I, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony)
July 22, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: At the request of counsel replaced the Disclosure Statement and corrected the docket text at D.I. 18 due to typographical errors. (lnb)
July 21, 2026 Filing 18 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Securitize Corp. for Securitize I, Inc. filed by Securitize I, Inc. (Raucci, Anthony) (Main Document 18 replaced on 7/22/2026) (lnb). Modified on 7/22/2026 (lnb).
July 20, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #14 STIPULATION of Name Change and Amendment of Case Caption filed by Securitize, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/20/2026. (lnb)
July 17, 2026 Filing 17 DECLARATION of Zhikun (David) Jiang re #16 Answering Brief in Opposition by Securitize, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-3)(Raucci, Anthony)
July 17, 2026 Filing 16 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Securitize, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 7/24/2026. (Raucci, Anthony)
July 17, 2026 Filing 15 AMENDED ANSWER to #6 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim, COUNTERCLAIM against Securitize, Inc. by tZERO IP, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Redline)(Cottrell, Frederick)
July 17, 2026 Filing 14 STIPULATION of Name Change and Amendment of Case Caption - filed by Securitize, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony)
July 9, 2026 Reset Briefing Schedule: re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Answering Brief due 7/17/2026. (lnb)
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for plaintiff Securitize, Inc. to respond to defendant tZERO Group, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 9) to July 17, 2026 filed by Securitize, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/9/2026. (lnb)
July 8, 2026 Filing 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for plaintiff Securitize, Inc. to respond to defendant tZERO Group, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 9) to July 17, 2026 - filed by Securitize, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger)
June 30, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Micah G. Block, Thomas C. Horn, Zhikun (David) Jiang, David J. Lisson, Natalie J. Stoecklein for Securitize, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J. Lisson, Micah G. Block, Zhikun (David) Jiang, Thomas C. Horn, and Natalie J. Stoecklein filed by Securitize, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/30/2026. (lnb)
June 29, 2026 Filing 12 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for David J. Lisson, Micah G. Block, Zhikun (David) Jiang, Thomas C. Horn, and Natalie J. Stoecklein. ( re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J. Lisson, Micah G. Block, Zhikun (David) Jiang, Thomas C. Horn, and Natalie J. Stoecklein )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-5002809).(Raucci, Anthony)
June 29, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J. Lisson, Micah G. Block, Zhikun (David) Jiang, Thomas C. Horn, and Natalie J. Stoecklein - filed by Securitize, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony)
June 26, 2026 Filing 10 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., Corporate Parent Beyond, Inc., Corporate Parent Medici Ventures, L.P. for tZERO Group, Inc. filed by tZERO Group, Inc.. (Haynes, Christine)
June 26, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by tZERO Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cottrell, Frederick)
June 26, 2026 Filing 8 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent tZERO Group, Inc. for tZERO IP, LLC filed by tZERO IP, LLC. (Haynes, Christine)
June 26, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Christine Dealy Haynes on behalf of tZERO Group, Inc., tZERO IP, LLC (Haynes, Christine)
June 26, 2026 Filing 6 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Securitize, Inc. by tZERO IP, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-4)(Cottrell, Frederick)
June 26, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: At the request of counsel, revised description exhibits of D.I. 1 to "Exhibits A-B". (lnb)
June 24, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
June 22, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to tZERO Group, Inc. on 6/22/2026; tZERO IP, LLC on 6/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued)(lah)
June 22, 2026 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliates Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald for Securitize, Inc., filed by Securitize, Inc. (lah)
June 22, 2026 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 11,216,802; US 11,394,560. (lah)
June 22, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (lah)
June 22, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement with Jury Demand against tZERO Group, Inc., tZERO IP, LLC (Filing fee $405, receipt number ADEDC-4996456) - filed by Securitize, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(lah) Modified on 6/26/2026 (lnb).

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