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Fall Line Patents, Llc V. Wingstop Inc. - 5:24-cv-00089

Fall Line Patents, Llc V. Wingstop Inc. (Case No. 5:24-cv-00089), filed on Jul 11, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. Texas involving patent infringement. This case involves patent infringement claims between the parties. Explore details about the litigants, key filings, and major docket updates.

Case Details

Case Number
5:24-cv-00089
Filing Date
Jul 11, 2024
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
Raising Canes USA, L.L.C. -
Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, Inc. -
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC. -
IHOP Restaurants LLC -
Carls Jr. Restaurants LLC -
International House of Pancakes, LLC -
Wingstop Franchising LLC -
Dine Brands Global, Inc. -
Dominos Pizza, Inc. -
Krispy Kreme, Inc. -
A Sub Above, LLC -
Applebees Restaurants LLC -
Jack in the Box Inc. -
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. -
Different Rules, LLC -
Fall Line Patents, LLC -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

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

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Jun 5, 2025Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III: Markman Hearing and Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2025 from 09:59 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. re 141 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - Shelly Holmes) (smc) (Entered: 06/05/2025)PACER Document
Jun 5, 2025Paper Transcript Request by Wingstop Inc., Wingstop Restaurants Inc. for proceedings held on 6/5/2025 Markman Hearing and Hearing on Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (Winterle, Bret) Modified on 6/5/2025 (KLC). Forwarded to Shelly Holmes on 6/5/2025 (Entered: 06/05/2025)PACER Document
Jun 6, 2025Paper Transcript Request by Fall Line Patents, LLC for proceedings held on 6/5/25 Markman Hearing and Hearing on Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. (Forwarded to Shelly Holmes)(Antonelli, Matthew) Modified on 6/6/2025 (NKL). (Entered: 06/06/2025)PACER Document
Jun 6, 2025NOTICE OF FILING OF FALL LINE'S HEARING PRESENTATION by Fall Line Patents, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 [FL 6/5/25 HEARING PRESENTATION])(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/06/2025)PACER Document
Jun 6, 2025Paper Transcript Request by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., Carls Jr. Restaurants LLC, EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC., EL POLLO LOCO, INC., Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Krispy Kreme, Inc., Raising Canes Franchising, L.L.C., Raising Canes Restaurants, L.L.C., Raising Canes USA, L.L.C. for proceedings held on 6/5/25 Markman Hearing and Hearing on Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings before Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (Forwarded to Shelly Holmes) (Mueller, Jason) Modified on 6/6/2025 (NKL). (Entered: 06/06/2025)PACER Document
Jun 6, 2025ORDER re 213 Status Report filed by Fall Line Patents, LLC. It is ORDERED that all deadlines in the above-captioned case are STAYED as to Wingstop for an additional 30 days from the date of this order. If the matter has not been dismissed before the expiration of the stay, the parties are ORDERED to meet and confer and file a joint status update. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/6/2025. (slo) (Entered: 06/06/2025)PACER Document
Jun 12, 2025NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 6/5/25 (Claim Construction and Motion Hearing) before Judge Robert W. Schroeder III. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Shelly Holmes, CSR, TCRR,Telephone number: (903) 794-1018 ([email protected]). NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.txed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Motion to Redact due 7/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/10/2025. (Holmes, Shelly) (Entered: 06/12/2025)PACER Document
Jun 25, 2025JOINT MOTION to Dismiss The Wingstop Defendants Only by Fall Line Patents, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Antonelli, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/2025)PACER Document
Jun 25, 2025NOTICE (Request for Termination of Electronic Notice) by A Sub Above, LLC, Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, Inc., Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems, Inc.(Member Case No. 5:24-CV-94) (Gewirtz, Gregory) (Entered: 06/25/2025)PACER Document
Jun 26, 2025ORDER granting 221 JOINT MOTION to Dismiss The Wingstop Defendants Only. It is ORDERED that all claims made by Plaintiff against Wingstop are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE and all counterclaims made by Wingstop are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AS MOOT. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. (Motion(s) 221 terminated). Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/26/2025. (slo) (Entered: 06/26/2025)PACER Document
Jun 27, 2025ORDER denying as moot 208 Motion to Strike Certain Portions of Wingstop's Invalidity Contentions. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 6/27/2025. (slo) (Entered: 06/27/2025)PACER Document
Jul 1, 2025AFFIDAVIT of Service for Proof of Service of Subpoena to Testify at Deposition in a Civil Action served on James David Payne on 06/24/2025, filed by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., Carls Jr. Restaurants LLC, EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS, INC., EL POLLO LOCO, INC., Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, Krispy Kreme, Inc., Raising Canes Franchising, L.L.C., Raising Canes Restaurants, L.L.C., Raising Canes USA, L.L.C.. (Mueller, Jason) (Entered: 07/01/2025)PACER Document
Aug 7, 2024Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is GRANTED pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Wingstop Franchising LLC to 9/6/2024; Wingstop Inc. to 9/6/2024; Wingstop Restaurants Inc. to 9/6/2024. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(slo)PACER Document
Sep 9, 2024Defendant's Unopposed SECOND Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Wingstop Franchising LLC to 9/23/2024; Wingstop Inc. to 9/23/2024; Wingstop Restaurants Inc. to 9/23/2024. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.(slo)PACER Document
Feb 10, 2025Clerk's LR CV-10(d) Notice of Deficiency as to 142 RESPONSE in Opposition SEALED MOTION For Summary Judgment Against Defendants On Their License Defense and Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment - Document 142 is a two part pleading (Response/Motion). LR CV-7(a) requires each CV pleading, motion, or response to motion to be filed as a separate document. Recommended cure: Within one day, Filer must refile the same pleading using the sealed motion event. (slo)PACER Document
Mar 26, 2025* Unsealed per 198 Order* SEALED ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion to dismiss (Docket No. 113) is GRANTED and Defendants' breach of contract counterclaims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment (Docket Nos. 122, 146) are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to refiling. Signed by District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III on 3/26/2025. Modified on 4/3/2025 (slo). (Entered: 03/26/2025)PACER Document