Explore the details of the First Solar, Inc. v. Canadian Solar Inc. et al case under case number 1:2025cv00582 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
1:2025cv00582
Filing Date
May 9, 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
First Solar, Inc.
Wilks Law, LLC

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
CSI Solar Co., Ltd. -
Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. -
Canadian Solar Inc. -
Canadian Solar International Limited -
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. -
Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation -

Patents Involved in the Case

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application NumberPatent Number
13265462US9130074B2

Docket Entries

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May 21, 2025SO ORDERED with modification, re 9 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint for Defendants Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. and Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. answer due 8/11/2025; Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation answer due 8/11/2025). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/21/2025. (ceg) (Entered: 05/21/2025)SO ORDERED
May 20, 2025WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by First Solar, Inc.: For Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. waiver sent on 5/12/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/20/2025)WAIVER OF SERVICE
May 20, 2025WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by First Solar, Inc.: For Canadian Solar Inc. waiver sent on 5/12/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/20/2025)WAIVER OF SERVICE
May 20, 2025WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by First Solar, Inc.: For CSI Solar Co., Ltd. waiver sent on 5/12/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/20/2025)WAIVER OF SERVICE
May 20, 2025WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by First Solar, Inc.: For Canadian Solar International Limited waiver sent on 5/12/2025, answer due 8/11/2025. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/20/2025)WAIVER OF SERVICE
May 20, 2025Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint for Defendants Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. and Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation to August 12, 2025 - filed by First Solar, Inc.. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/20/2025)-
May 19, 2025Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami. ( re 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4690580).(Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/19/2025)-
May 19, 2025MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami - filed by First Solar, Inc.. (Vavala, Donald) (Entered: 05/19/2025)MOTION
May 13, 2025Summons Issued as to CSI Solar Co., Ltd. on 5/13/2025; Canadian Solar Inc. on 5/13/2025; Canadian Solar International Limited on 5/13/2025; Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on 5/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued Canadian Solar International Limited, # 2 Summons Issued Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., # 3 Summons Issued CSI Solar Co., Ltd.)(slk) (Entered: 05/13/2025)-
May 12, 2025Summons Issued as to Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. on 5/12/2025; Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation on 5/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued)(slk) (Entered: 05/12/2025)-
May 9, 2025 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliates BlackRock, Inc. and The Vanguard Group Inc. for First Solar, Inc., filed by First Solar, Inc. (cdd) Modified on 5/12/2025 (nms). (Entered: 05/12/2025)-
May 9, 2025Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,130,074. (cdd) (Entered: 05/12/2025)-
May 9, 2025Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (cdd) (Entered: 05/12/2025)-
May 9, 2025COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against CSI Solar Co., Ltd., Canadian Solar (USA) Inc., Canadian Solar Inc., Canadian Solar International Limited, Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4683589.) - filed by First Solar, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(cdd) (Entered: 05/12/2025)COMPLAINT