Explore the details of the Estech Systems IP, LLC v. VTech Communications, Inc. case under case number 1:2025cv00333 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
1:2025cv00333
Filing Date
Mar 5, 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
Estech Systems IP, LLC
Williams Simons and Landis PC

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
VTech Communications, Inc.
Parker, Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C.
Steptoe LLP

Patents Involved in the Case

This case involves 3 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
09775018US7068684B1
10210902US7123699B2
10447607US8391298B2

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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Apr 25, 2025 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by VTech Communications, Inc.. (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 04/25/2025)-
Apr 14, 2025AMENDED COMPLAINT against VTech Communications, Inc. amending, filed by Estech Systems IP, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Williams, Fred) (Entered: 04/14/2025)AMENDED COMPLAINT
Apr 10, 2025NOTICE of Change of Address by Fred I. Williams (Williams, Fred) (Entered: 04/10/2025)NOTICE
Mar 26, 2025ORDER GRANTING 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney James R. Nuttall for VTech Communications, Inc.. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (pg) (Entered: 03/27/2025)ORDER GRANTING 8
Mar 20, 2025 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Charles L. Ainsworth on behalf of Jay Nuttall ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-19938652) by on behalf of VTech Communications, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 03/20/2025)MOTION
Mar 20, 2025NOTICE OF UNOPPOSED EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT by VTech Communications, Inc. (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 03/20/2025)NOTICE OF UNOPPOSED EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT
Mar 20, 2025NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Charles L. Ainsworth on behalf of VTech Communications, Inc.. Attorney Charles L. Ainsworth added to party VTech Communications, Inc.(pty:dft) (Ainsworth, Charles) (Entered: 03/20/2025)NOTICE
Mar 6, 2025Summons Issued as to VTech Communications, Inc.. (kp) (Entered: 03/06/2025)-
Mar 5, 2025REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Estech Systems IP, LLC. (Williams, Fred) (Entered: 03/05/2025)REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS
Mar 5, 2025RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Estech Systems IP, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Estech Systems, Inc. for Estech Systems IP, LLC. (Williams, Fred) (Entered: 03/05/2025)RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Mar 5, 2025Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Williams, Fred) (Entered: 03/05/2025)-
Mar 5, 2025COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-19871513), filed by Estech Systems IP, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Williams, Fred) (Entered: 03/05/2025)COMPLAINT