Explore the details of the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation v. Klein Tools, Inc. case under case number 1:2025cv04689 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
1:2025cv04689
Filing Date
Apr 29, 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
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
Klein Tools, Inc.
Kirkland & Ellis 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
16113695US10712142B2
16927693US11022416B2
17328388US11656067B2

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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May 21, 2025NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Klein Tools, Inc. (Verbus, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2025)NOTIFICATION
May 21, 2025MOTION by Defendant Klein Tools, Inc. for extension of time to file answer regarding text entry, 13 , amended complaint, 11 Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint and to Continue Initial Status Report Deadline (Verbus, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2025)MOTION
May 21, 2025ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Klein Tools, Inc. by Brian A. Verbus (Verbus, Brian) (Entered: 05/21/2025)ATTORNEY
May 14, 2025MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr: The parties are directed to review the procedures for initial status reports, located at [https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/judge_display.php?LastName=Tharp+Jr.], and to submit an initial status report by 6/12/25. The report should include a proposed case management schedule reflecting any disputes between the parties as to the proposed schedule. Mailed notice (air, ) (Entered: 05/14/2025)MINUTE
May 13, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation as to Klein Tools, Inc. on 5/8/2025, answer due 5/29/2025. (White, Jason) (Entered: 05/13/2025)SUMMONS
May 6, 2025First AMENDED complaint by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation against Klein Tools, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16)(White, Jason) (Entered: 05/06/2025)-
Apr 30, 2025SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Klein Tools, Inc. (txd, ) (Entered: 04/30/2025)SUMMONS
Apr 30, 2025MAILED Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (smb, ) (Entered: 04/30/2025)MAILED
Apr 29, 2025 Local Rule 3.4 Notice of Claims Involving Patents by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (White, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)-
Apr 29, 2025NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (White, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)NOTIFICATION
Apr 29, 2025ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation by Scott D. Sherwin (Sherwin, Scott) (Entered: 04/29/2025)ATTORNEY
Apr 29, 2025ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation by Jason C. White (White, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)ATTORNEY
Apr 29, 2025CIVIL Cover Sheet (White, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)CIVIL
Apr 29, 2025COMPLAINT filed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23415700. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(White, Jason) (Entered: 04/29/2025)COMPLAINT