Swift Paws Inc. v Zhende Tech
| Swift Paws, Inc. |
| Defendants Identified in Schedule A and ZHENDE TECH |
| 6:2026cv00259 |
| January 30, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Leslie Hoffman Price |
| Julie S Sneed |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 45 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Swift Paws, Inc. (Toscano, James) |
| Filing 44 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Swift Paws, Inc. (Thomas, Stephen) Modified text on 7/22/2026 (ABM). ***Summons not issued. Incorrect defendant's name. Modified text on 7/22/2026 (ABM). |
| Filing 43 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Swift Paws, Inc. (Thomas, Stephen) (UNABLE TO ISSUE, INCORRECT DEFENDANT'S NAME) Modified docket text on 7/21/2026 (JOS). |
| Filing 42 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Swift Paws, Inc. (Thomas, Stephen) Modified on 7/20/2026 to edit docket text. **Contacted Counsel regarding summons (Counsel's zip code is missing, Case Number has Sneed instead of the judges' initials, and confirming Defendant's Name is correct).** (WLB). |
Filing 41
ORDER. The Clerk is DIRECTED to reopen this case. The stay is LIFTED. Plaintiff shall serve the remaining Defendants within ninety days from the date of this order and shall thereafter comply with the initial case order (Dkt. #5). The preliminary injunction against Zhende Tech (Dkt. #28) shall remain in effect until further order of the court. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 7/16/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 40 STATUS report Filed in Compliance with This Court's Endorsed Order (DKT.38) by Swift Paws, Inc.(Piccolo, Michael). |
| Filing 39 NOTICE by ZHENDE TECH re 30 Order Staying Case (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Notice)(Brees, William) |
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Filing 38
ENDORSED ORDER. A mediator first reported that this case settled completely, (see Dkt. #35), and then corrected the report to indicate that the case settled solely as to Defendant Zhende Tech, (see Dkt. #36), which is the only Defendant that Plaintiff moved to preliminarily enjoin, (see Dkt. #23). After the court granted the motion for preliminary injunction, (see Dkt. #28), Zhende Tech appealed to the Federal Circuit, (see Dkt. #29). However, this case is no longer on appeal. (See Dkt. #37.) The case was stayed and administratively closed in this court pending the appeal. (See Dkt. 30.) In light of the above, on or before July 15, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a status report in this court. The status report shall clarify the proceedings still to be conducted in this case and shall propose a schedule for the proceedings. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 7/9/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 37 USCA Order Issued as a Mandate - The proceeding is DISMISSED under Fed. R. App. P. 42 (b) as to #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by ZHENDE TECH. USCA number: 26-1709. ***Stay lifted. (LJC) |
| Filing 36 Corrected MEDIATION report Hearing held on June 24, 2026. Hearing outcome: The case against Defendant Zhende Tech only has completely settled. The cases against the remaining Defendants remain pending. (Matulis, James) Modified on 7/8/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
| Filing 35 MEDIATION report Hearing held on June 24, 2026. Hearing outcome: Settled. (Matulis, James) |
| ***Federal Circuit Case Number: 26-1709 for #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by ZHENDE TECH. (LJC) |
| Filing 34 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the Federal Circuit re #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. Filing fee paid. (WLB) |
| Filing 33 USCA Order - Transferring Case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as to #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by ZHENDE TECH. USCA number: 26-11194.(WLB) |
| Filing 32 TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on March 30, 2026, before Judge Julie S. Sneed. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Karla Hyland, RPR, FCRR, FPR-C. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: 8134761641. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 5/5/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/15/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/13/2026. (KSH) |
| ***11th Circuit Case Number: 26-11194 for #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory filed by Zhende Tech. (WLB) |
| Filing 31 TRANSMITTAL of initial appeal package to the U.S. Court of Appeals - 11th Circuit re #29 Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory. Filing fee paid. (JTM) |
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Filing 30
ENDORSED ORDER. This case is on appeal before the Federal Circuit. (See Dkt. #29.) Pending the appeal, this case is STAYED and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED. Defendant Zhende Tech shall file a notice in this court concerning the status of the case within one week after the Federal Circuit resolves the instant appeal. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 4/9/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 29 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to #28 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by ZHENDE TECH. Filing fee paid $605, receipt number AFLMDC-24745843. (Brees, William) |
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Filing 28
ORDER. Plaintiff's motion to convert (Dkt. #23) is GRANTED. A preliminary injunction is ENTERED against Defendant Zhende Tech. See the order for details. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 4/3/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 27 Plaintiff's Exhibit List (Evidentiary Hearing) by Swift Paws, Inc.(GNB) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/31/2026: #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 11 - video not scanned, #11 Exhibit 12) (GNB). |
| Filing 26 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Julie S. Sneed: Evidentiary Hearing held on 3/30/2026. Court Reporter: Karla Hyland (GNB) |
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Filing 25
ENDORSED ORDER denying #22 Defendants' motion to appear remotely at the March 30, 2026 evidentiary hearing. The court prefers to conduct the hearing in person. Further, the motion violates Local Rule 3.01(g). Defendants shall comply fully with all applicable Local Rules in this case. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/30/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Convert Temporary Restraining Order into Preliminary Injunction against Defendant, Zhende Tech filed by Defendants Identified in Schedule A. (Brees, William) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to Convert Temporary Restraining Order into Preliminary Injunction against Defendant, Zhende Tech by Swift Paws, Inc.. (Toscano, James) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for William R. Brees to appear by video by Defendants Identified in Schedule A. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brees, William) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by William Robert Brees on behalf of Defendants Identified in Schedule A (Brees, William) |
| Filing 20 REGISTRY MONIES received by Swift Paws, Inc. in the amount of $10,000; Receipt #ORL No. 118092. (MLB) |
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Filing 19
AMENDED ORDER Setting Hearing. Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/30/2026 at 11:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6C before Judge Julie S. Sneed. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/16/2026. (GNB)
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| Filing 18 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING: The Evidentiary Hearing previously scheduled for 3/16/2026 is rescheduled. New scheduling date and time: Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/30/2026 at 11:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 6C before Judge Julie S. Sneed. (GNB) |
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER. The temporary restraining order (TRO) in this case (Dkt. #10) was entered at 6:15 P.M. E.D.T. on March 9, 2026, and stated that it "shall remain in effect for fourteen days from its time of entry." (Id. at 16-17.) Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 provides: "[An ex parte TRO] expires at the time after entry--not to exceed [fourteen] days--that the court sets, unless before that time the court, for good cause, extends it for a like period or the adverse party consents to a longer extension. The reasons for an extension must be entered in the record." Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2). Absent the adverse party's consent, then, the rule permits a single, fourteen-day extension for good cause. See Granny Goose Foods v. Bhd. of Teamsters & Auto Truck Drivers, 415 U.S. 423, 433 (1974) (explaining, when the rule spoke in terms of ten rather than fourteen days, that "under Rule 65(b), [TROs] must expire by their own terms within [ten] days after entry, [twenty] days if good cause is shown" (footnote omitted)). In this context, good cause exists where, as here, "the parties are awaiting a hearing on a preliminary injunction, i.e., to convert a [TRO] to a preliminary injunction." Diabetic Care RX, LLC v. Express Scripts, Inc., No. 18-61331-CIV, 2018 WL 4511878, at *3, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110209, at *8 (S.D. Fla. June 29, 2018). (See Dkts. #11, #12, #13, 14, 16.) The court also finds good cause based on Plaintiff's representations of diligence in using the expedited discovery permitted it, (see Dkt. #10 at 12-13), to identify, notify, and serve Defendants so Defendants have the opportunity to be heard at the hearing. (See Dkt. #15.) See Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(1) ("The court may issue a preliminary injunction only on notice to the adverse party."); Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, B.V. v. Consorcio Barr, S.A., 320 F.3d 1205, 1210 (11th Cir. 2003) ("In order for a preliminary injunction to issue, the nonmoving party must have notice and an opportunity to present its opposition to the injunction."). Accordingly, for good cause shown, the period for the TRO (Dkt. #10) is EXTENDED such that the TRO will expire at 6:15 P.M. E.D.T. on April 6, 2026. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/13/2026. (AJL)
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER. In light of Plaintiff's notice regarding the notification of Defendants (Dkt. #15), the evidentiary hearing currently set for March 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. is rescheduled to March 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/13/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of compliance with court's endorsed order [DKT. 14] by Swift Paws, Inc. (Piccolo, Michael) |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER. The court has set a hearing for March 16, 2026, concerning the conversion of the ex parte temporary restraining order (TRO) (Dkt. #10), entered on Plaintiff's verified motion (Dkt. #9), to a preliminary injunction. (Dkt. #11.) The Local Rules and the TRO require Plaintiff to notify Defendants of any hearing related to their request for preliminary injunctive relief. See M.D. Fla. R. 6.01(c)(6). (See Dkt. #10 at 12, 17.) Further, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 provides that "[t]he court may issue a preliminary injunction only on notice to the adverse party." Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(1). Accordingly, on or before 5:00 P.M. E.D.T. on March 13, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a notice in this case indicating whether Plaintiff has notified Defendants of the March 16, 2026 hearing. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/12/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 13 Witness List by Swift Paws, Inc. (Toscano, James) Modified docket text on 3/12/2026 (JG). |
| Filing 12 Exhibit List for the Evidentiary Hearing on Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and incorporated Memorandum of Law by Swift Paws, Inc. (Toscano, James) Modified docket text on 3/12/2026 (JG). |
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Filing 11
ORDER Setting Hearing re #9 Verified MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/16/2026 at 2:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 6C before Judge Julie S. Sneed. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/11/2026. (GNB)
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Filing 10
ORDER. Plaintiff's verified motion (Dkt. #9) is GRANTED as set forth in this order. Given the irreparable injury that will result to Plaintiff and to consumers before Defendants can be heard and the likelihood that if notified of Plaintiff's TRO request, Defendants will control their assets and products in ways that allow them to keep infringing, an ex parte TRO is ENTERED. To cover any damages resulting from improper or wrongful restraint, Plaintiff shall provide the court with security in the amount of $10,000. See the order for details. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 3/9/2026. (AJL)
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| Filing 9 Verified MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Swift Paws, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Toscano, James) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of a related action Plaintiff's Notice of Pendency of Other Actions per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Swift Paws, Inc. Related case(s): No (Toscano, James) Modified text on 2/18/2026 (MGB). |
| Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Swift Paws, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent No publicly held corporation owns 10% or more of the filer's shares for Swift Paws, Inc... (Toscano, James) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by James Steven Toscano on behalf of Swift Paws, Inc.. Lead Counsel: Stephen C. Thomas. (Toscano, James) |
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Filing 5
INITIAL ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Julie S. Sneed on 2/3/2026. (GNB)
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| Filing 4 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (ARL) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Julie S. Sneed and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:26-cv-259-JSS-LHP. (AA) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24402370) filed by Swift Paws Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4)(Toscano, James) Modified on 2/2/2026 as to docket text (ARL). |
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