Induction Devices LLC v. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
| Induction Devices LLC |
| Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., The Gap Inc., Old Navy LLC, Banana Republic LLC, Athleta LLC, BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC, Dillard's Inc., Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., Capital One Financial Corporation and Capital One, N.A. |
| Dillard's Inc. |
| Induction Devices LLC |
| 2:2025cv00765 |
| August 5, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Rodney Gilstrap |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Both |
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Filing 59
ORDER Accepting and Acknowledging #46 Notice of voluntary Dismissal of Member case 2:25cv788. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 02/02/2026. (mdj)
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| Filing 58 MOTION to Dismiss by Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-1, #2 Exhibit B-1, #3 Exhibit C-1, #4 Exhibit D-1, #5 Exhibit E-1, #6 Proposed Order)(Moffa, Matthew) |
| Filing 57 ANSWER to #35 Amended Complaint, Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against Induction Devices LLC by Dillard's Inc..(Ellis, Michael) |
| Filing 56 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Capital One Financial Corporation, Capital One, N.A. (Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 55 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Dillard's Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Ellis, Michael) |
| Filing 54 MOTION to Dismiss by Capital One Financial Corporation, Capital One, N.A.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - US 7449926 v Capital One, #2 Exhibit 2 - US 7899145 v Capital One, #3 Exhibit 3 - US8190885B2 v Capital One, #4 Exhibit 4 - US 8370543 v Capital One, #5 Exhibit 5 - US 8543628 v Capital One, #6 Exhibit 6 - US 6868500 v Capital One, #7 Exhibit 7 - US 6931465 v Capital One, #8 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 53 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 52 MOTION to Dismiss by Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - US 7449926 v Williams Sonoma, #2 Exhibit 2 - US 7899145 v Williams Sonoma, #3 Exhibit 3 - US 8190885B2 v Williams Sonoma, #4 Exhibit 4 - US 8370543 v Williams Sonoma, #5 Exhibit 5 - US 8543628 v Williams Sonoma, #6 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 51 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC identifying Corporate Parent Huntsman Holdings, LLC for BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC. (Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 50 MOTION to Dismiss by BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - US 7449926 v Bass Pro, #2 Exhibit 2 - US 7899145 v Bass Pro, #3 Exhibit 3 - US 8190885B2 v Bass Pro, #4 Exhibit 4 - US 8370543 v Bass Pro, #5 Exhibit 5 - US 8543628 v Bass Pro, #6 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss)(Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 49 MOTION to Dismiss by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Proposed Order)(Loy, Joseph) |
| Filing 48 FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY MOTION to Dismiss by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Proposed Order)(Loy, Joseph) Modified on 1/28/2026 (mdj). Modified on 1/28/2026 (mdj). |
| Filing 47 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer First Amended Complaint filed by Induction Devices LLC. Summons originally served on 1/14/2026. Agreed new answer date is 2/12/26.(Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Induction Devices LLC (Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 45 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap (Lead 2:25-cv-765 and Members 2:25-cv-766; 2:25-cv-775; 2:25-cv-776; 2:25-cv-778; 2:25-cv-788; 2:25-cv-789; and 2:25-cv-1006): Scheduling Conference/Case Management Conference held on 1/22/2026 from 12:02 PM - 12:58 PM. Counsel for the parties appeared. Court: (1) asked whether the parties consented to trial before the U.S. Magistrate Judge; and (2) provided Claim Construction and Jury Selection/Trial dates. Court recognized no announcement made on behalf of Defendants, The Gap Inc et al in Member 2:25-cv-766 but noted responsive pleading due date of 1/25/2026. (Court Reporter - Shawn McRoberts) (Text entry only; no document attached) (aeb) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Christopher J Forstner on behalf of BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC, Capital One Financial Corporation, Capital One, N.A., Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11322113. (Forstner, Christopher) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Robert A. Angle on behalf of BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC, Capital One Financial Corporation, Capital One, N.A., Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11322058. (Angle, Robert) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Melissa Richards Smith on behalf of Lowe's Companies, Inc, Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. (Smith, Melissa) |
| NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 1/22/2026 at 12:00 PM in Ctrm 106 (Marshall) before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. **NOTE: ONLY THE TIME HAS CHANGED. (aeb) |
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Filing 41
ORDER granting #28 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant answer due 1/16/2026. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 01/16/2026. (mdj)
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Filing 40
ORDER granting #29 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant answer due 1/27/2026. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 01/16/2026. (mdj)
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| Filing 39 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Capital One Financial Corporation, Capital One, N.A., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Errata E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 38 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 37 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Lowe's Companies, Inc, filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 36 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Williams-Sonoma, Inc., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 35 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Dillard's Inc., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 34 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's LLC, filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 33 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Athleta LLC, Banana Republic LLC, Old Navy LLC, The Gap Inc., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 32 AMENDED NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Dean Kiddie, Jr on behalf of Induction Devices LLC (Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 31 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1)(Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert Dean Kiddie, Jr on behalf of Induction Devices LLC (Kiddie, Robert) |
| Filing 29 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 28 JOINT MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, (Defendant Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.) by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Shelby Elizabeth Farrand on behalf of Dillard's Inc. (Farrand, Shelby) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alexander Hale Martin on behalf of Dillard's Inc. (Martin, Alexander) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Noel Franco Chakkalakal on behalf of Dillard's Inc. (Chakkalakal, Noel) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lance Eric Wyatt, Jr on behalf of Dillard's Inc. (Wyatt, Lance) |
| Filing 23 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Dillard's Inc. (Ellis, Michael) |
| Filing 22 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, Affirmative Defenses and, COUNTERCLAIM against Induction Devices LLC by Dillard's Inc..(Ellis, Michael) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael R Ellis on behalf of Dillard's Inc. (Ellis, Michael) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James John Lomeo on behalf of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (Lomeo, James) |
| Filing 19 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by The Gap Inc. Summons originally served on 11/04/2025. Agreed new answer date is 01/25/2026.(Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 18 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Lowe's Companies, Inc. Summons originally served on 11/07/2025. Agreed new answer date is 01/13/2026.(Beaty, Trevor) |
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #13 , #14 & #15 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer filed by Cabela's LLC., BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops & Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. The deadline for Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaints in their respective cases is extended up to and including January 26, 2026. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 12/23/25. (ljw)
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Filing 16
ORDER ( Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 1/22/2026 at 09:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap.). Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 12/16/2025. (mdj)
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| Filing 15 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Williams-Sonoma, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Second Motion for Extension)(Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 14 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Cabela's LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Second Motion for Extension)(Davison, Andrew) |
| Filing 13 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by BPS Direct, LLC d/b/a Bass Pro Shops. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Second Motion for Extension)(Davison, Andrew) |
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Filing 12
CONSOLIDATION ORDER- The above-captioned cases are hereby ORDERED to be CONSOLIDATED for all pretrial issues with the LEAD CASE, Case No. 2:25-cv-765. All parties are instructed to file any future filings in the LEAD CASE. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 12/15/2025. (mdj)
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| Filing 11 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. answer is now due 1/9/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(mdj) |
| Filing 10 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. Summons originally served on 11/4/2025. Agreed new answer date is 01/09/2026.(Loy, Joseph) |
| Filing 9 Summons returned executed by Induction Devices LLC. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. served on 11/4/2025. (Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 8 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. answer is now due 12/26/2025. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(mdj) |
| Filing 7 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. Summons originally served on 11/4/2025. Agreed new answer date is 12/26/2025.(Loy, Joseph) |
| Filing 6 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Wellington Management Company, LLP, Other Affiliate FMR, LLC for Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. (Loy, Joseph) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joseph Allen Loy on behalf of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (Loy, Joseph) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS Issued as to Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.. (mdj) |
| In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form #Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (mdj) |
| District Judge Rodney Gilstrap added. (mdj) |
| Filing 3 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Induction Devices LLC identifying Corporate Parent Equitable IP Corporation for Induction Devices LLC. (Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 2 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Beaty, Trevor) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number CTXEDC-11006785.), filed by Induction Devices LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit A-1, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit B-1, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit C-1, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit D-1, #9 Exhibit E, #10 Exhibit E-1, #11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Beaty, Trevor) |
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