Near Field Electronics LLC v. The Gap, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Near Field Electronics LLC
Defendant: The Gap, Inc., Old Navy, LLC, Banana Republic, LLC and Athleta LLC
Case Number: 4:2026cv00876
Filed: July 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Robert W Schroeder
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 145 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 31, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted as to All Defendants. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(mmc)
July 30, 2026 Filing 6 Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Old Navy, LLC, Athleta LLC, The Gap, Inc., Banana Republic, LLC. Summons originally served on 7/22/2026. Agreed new answer date is 9/28/2026.(Cruzen, Robert)
July 23, 2026 Filing 5 Summons returned executed by Near Field Electronics LLC. All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Summons returned executed, #2 Summons returned executed, #3 Summons returned executed)(Kiddie, Robert)
July 20, 2026 Filing 4 Summons issued as to Athleta LLC, Banana Republic, LLC, Old Navy, LLC, The Gap, Inc. (mmc)
July 17, 2026 Case assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (mmc)
July 17, 2026 Case: 4:26-cv-00876-RWS Near Field Electronics LLC v. The Gap, Inc. et al was filed on 7/17/2026 and assigned to Judge Schroeder. The # Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (mmc)
July 17, 2026 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Near Field Electronics LLC. (mmc)
July 17, 2026 Filing 3 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Near Field Electronics LLC identifying Corporate Parent Equitable IP Corporation for Near Field Electronics LLC. (Beaty, Trevor)
July 17, 2026 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)
July 17, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11673928.), filed by Near Field Electronics 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, #12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor)

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Plaintiff: Near Field Electronics LLC
Represented By: Trevor James Beaty
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Defendant: The Gap, Inc.
Represented By: Robert Cruzen
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Defendant: Old Navy, LLC
Represented By: Robert Cruzen
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Defendant: Banana Republic, LLC
Represented By: Robert Cruzen
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Defendant: Athleta LLC
Represented By: Robert Cruzen
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