Explore the details of the BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH v. SEG Solar, Inc. et al case under case number 4:2025cv02587 involving a cause of action for Patent Infringement. Review key information about the parties involved, the patents in question, and the docket entries.

Case Details

Case Number
4:2025cv02587
Filing Date
Jun 4, 2025
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
OPEN
Case Link
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Nature of Suit
830

Plaintiffs

The following plaintiffs are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

CompanyRepresented By
BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Defendants

The following defendants are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

CompanyRepresented By
Ningxia XN Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. -
SEG Solar, Inc. -

Patents Involved in the Case

This case involves 2 patents, each of which is central to the dispute. These patents may be subject to claims of infringement, challenges to their validity, or other issues concerning their scope and enforcement.

Application NumberPatent Number
12147935US8247681B2
13044838US8253009

Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

DateDocket EntryType

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Jun 11, 2025ORDER granting 3 Motion for John Steger to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4) (Entered: 06/11/2025)ORDER
Jun 11, 2025ORDER granting 2 Motion for Christopher Kao to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4) (Entered: 06/11/2025)ORDER
Jun 8, 2025US Patent and Trademark Office Notified. AO 120, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) (bkt4) (Entered: 06/08/2025)US
Jun 8, 2025ORDER Scheduling Rule 16 Conference With the Court and Setting Out the Requirements for Initial Pretrial Work (Patent Case). Initial Conference set for 9/5/2025 at 09:50 AM by video before Judge Lee H Rosenthal. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) (Attachments: # 1 Attachments) Parties notified. (bkt4) (Entered: 06/08/2025)ORDER
Jun 8, 2025CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bkt4) (Entered: 06/08/2025)CLERKS NOTICE
Jun 5, 2025NOTICE Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark (Form AO 120) by BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH, filed. (Wood, William) (Entered: 06/05/2025)NOTICE
Jun 5, 2025 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH identifying Durr AG as Corporate Parent, filed. (Wood, William) (Entered: 06/05/2025)CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Jun 5, 2025 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John Steger (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33546435) by BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/26/2025. (Wood, William) (Entered: 06/05/2025)MOTION
Jun 5, 2025 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christopher Kao (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33546395) by BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/26/2025. (Wood, William) (Entered: 06/05/2025)MOTION
Jun 4, 2025COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-33541057) filed by BBS Automation Stuttgart GMBH. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4) (Wood, William) (Entered: 06/04/2025)COMPLAINT