Explore the details of the Local Interest, LLC v. PetSmart LLC case under case number 2:2025cv00256 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
2:2025cv00256
Filing Date
Mar 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
Local Interest, LLC
Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
PetSmart LLC
Wilson, Robertson & VanDeventer, P.C.
Brann & Isaacson

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
10984618US7532899B2
13690704US8774834B2

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 28, 2025 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Parker Ainsworth on behalf of PetSmart LLC (Ainsworth, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/28/2025)NOTICE
Apr 9, 2025ORDER Scheduling/Case Management Conference set for 5/28/2025 at 01:30 PM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/8/25. (bga) (Entered: 04/09/2025)ORDER
Mar 20, 2025 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Peter J Brann on behalf of PetSmart LLC (Brann, Peter) (Entered: 03/20/2025)NOTICE
Mar 18, 2025Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. PetSmart LLC answer is now due 5/15/2025. ((gsm) (Entered: 03/18/2025)-
Mar 18, 2025 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by PetSmart LLC identifying Other Affiliate Argos Holdings LLC, Other Affiliate Benji Acquireco, Inc. for PetSmart LLC. (Swetnam-Burland, David) (Entered: 03/18/2025)-
Mar 18, 2025Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by PetSmart LLC. Summons originally served on 3/10/2025. Agreed new answer date is 5/15/2025.(Swetnam-Burland, David) (Entered: 03/18/2025)-
Mar 17, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Local Interest, LLC. PetSmart LLC served on 3/10/2025. (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/17/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 5, 2025SUMMONS Issued as to PetSmart LLC. (NKL) (Entered: 03/05/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 4, 2025 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Francis McDonough, III on behalf of Local Interest, LLC (McDonough, James) (Entered: 03/04/2025)NOTICE
Mar 4, 2025 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Lloyd Hardt on behalf of Local Interest, LLC (Hardt, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/04/2025)NOTICE
Mar 4, 2025 Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Local Interest, LLC (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/04/2025)-
Mar 4, 2025 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/04/2025)-
Mar 4, 2025COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against PetSmart LLC ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10708746.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/04/2025)COMPLAINT