Malikie Innovations Ltd et al v. American Honda Motor Co Inc et al
| Malikie Innovations Ltd and Key Patent Innovations Ltd |
| American Honda Motor Co Inc, American Honda Finance Corporation and Freeman Automotive Company II LP doing business as Freeman Honda |
| 3:2026cv01503 |
| May 11, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Brantley Starr |
| Property Rights: Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 145 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 26
ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer In light of the plaintiff's subsequent amended motion and the Court's granting of that motion (Doc. 21 ), the Court FINDS AS MOOT this motion. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/8/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 25
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #22 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kathi Vidal. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/5/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 24
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William M. Logan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/5/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 23
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Taryn N. Trusty. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/5/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 22 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16509370) filed by American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc, Freeman Automotive Company II LP (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Katherine K. Vidal added to party American Honda Finance Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine K. Vidal added to party American Honda Motor Co Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine K. Vidal added to party Freeman Automotive Company II LP(pty:dft) (Vidal, Katherine) |
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Filing 21
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. All Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise responsive motion no later than August 3, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/5/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 20 Amended Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc, Freeman Automotive Company II LP (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Johnson, M) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Derek Dryden Rollins on behalf of Freeman Automotive Company II LP. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Rollins, Derek) |
| Filing 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16504311) filed by American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc Attorney William M Logan added to party American Honda Finance Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney William M Logan added to party American Honda Motor Co Inc(pty:dft) (Logan, William) |
| Filing 17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond filed by American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Johnson, M) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by M Brett Johnson on behalf of American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Johnson, M) |
| Filing 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16472210) filed by Key Patent Innovations Ltd, Malikie Innovations Ltd (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order) (Trusty, Taryn) |
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Filing 14
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of C. Austin Ginnings. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 5/22/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Freeman Automotive Company II LP ; served on 5/15/2026. (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to American Honda Motor Co Inc ; served on 5/13/2026. (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to American Honda Finance Corporation ; served on 5/13/2026. (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
| Filing 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16464038) filed by Key Patent Innovations Ltd, Malikie Innovations Ltd (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order PHV Proposed Order) (Ginnings, C) |
| Filing 9 WRITTEN DESIGNATION AND CONSENT TO ACT AS LOCAL COUNSEL by Timothy E Grochocinski on behalf of Key Patent Innovations Ltd, Malikie Innovations Ltd. Brent N. Bumgardner added as local counsel. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Grochocinski, Timothy) Modified on 5/28/2026 (ykp). |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued as to American Honda Finance Corporation, American Honda Motor Co Inc, Freeman Automotive Company II LP. (kxm) |
| Filing 7 Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to [email protected]. (kxm) |
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to appoint local counsel, in accordance with Local Rule 83.10, or to file a motion to proceed without local counsel, by June 11, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 5/12/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 6 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) |
| CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Key Patent Innovations Ltd, Malikie Innovations Ltd. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF) **See document [1-14] for image.**. (kxm) |
| Filing 4 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS Civil Cover Sheet to #1 Complaint by Plaintiffs Key Patent Innovations Ltd., Malikie Innovations Ltd.. (Grochocinski, Timothy) Modified text on 5/12/2026 (kxm). |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Key Patent Innovations Ltd., Malikie Innovations Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Summons to Freeman Automotive Company, #2 Exhibit(s) Summons to Honda Finance Corporation) (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of AO 120 filed by Key Patent Innovations Ltd., Malikie Innovations Ltd. (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Malikie Innovations Ltd., Key Patent Innovations Ltd.. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16434608) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1, #2 Exhibit(s) 2, #3 Exhibit(s) 3, #4 Exhibit(s) 4, #5 Exhibit(s) 5, #6 Exhibit(s) 6, #7 Exhibit(s) 7, #8 Exhibit(s) 8, #9 Exhibit(s) 9, #10 Exhibit(s) 10, #11 Exhibit(s) 11, #12 Exhibit(s) 12, #13 Exhibit(s) 13, #14 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement) (Grochocinski, Timothy) |
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