Ford Global Technologies, LLC v. Empire Auto Parts, LLC
Plaintiff: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Defendant: Empire Auto Parts, LLC
Case Number: 3:2026cv03754
Filed: October 26, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Kasdin M Mitchell
Nature of Suit: Property Rights: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 26, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION FOR WAIVER OF THE LOCAL COUNSEL REQUIREMEMT filed by Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Smith, Melissa)
October 26, 2026 Filing 3 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Ford Global Technologies, LLC. (Smith, Melissa)
October 26, 2026 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ford Global Technologies, LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Smith, Melissa)
October 26, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Empire Auto Parts, LLC filed by Ford Global Technologies, LLC. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16919427) 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 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 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Cover Sheet) (Smith, Melissa)

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Plaintiff: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Represented By: Melissa Richards Smith
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