Explore the details of the Nortrup v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al. case under case number 4:2025cv00328 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
4:2025cv00328
Filing Date
Mar 31, 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
Edward Nortrup
Hill, Kertscher &Wharton

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
Toyota Motor Corporation
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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
16600480US11307048B2
18120019

Docket Entries

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DateDocket EntryType

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Apr 21, 2025Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. answer is now due 5/22/2025; Toyota Motor North America, Inc. answer is now due 5/22/2025; Toyota Motor Corporation answer is now due 5/22/2025; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. answer is now due 5/22/2025. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(baf) (Entered: 04/21/2025)-
Apr 21, 2025Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.. Summons originally served on 04/01/2025. Agreed new answer date is 05/22/2025.(Routh, Steven) (Entered: 04/21/2025)-
Apr 3, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edward Nortrup. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. served on 4/1/2025. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 04/03/2025)SUMMONS
Apr 3, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edward Nortrup. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. served on 4/1/2025. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 04/03/2025)SUMMONS
Apr 3, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edward Nortrup. Toyota Motor North America, Inc. served on 4/1/2025. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 04/03/2025)SUMMONS
Apr 3, 2025SUMMONS Returned Executed by Edward Nortrup. Toyota Motor Corporation served on 4/1/2025. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 04/03/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 31, 2025SUMMONS Issued as to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (jmb) (Entered: 03/31/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 31, 2025SUMMONS Issued as to Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (jmb) (Entered: 03/31/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 31, 2025SUMMONS Issued as to Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (jmb) (Entered: 03/31/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 31, 2025SUMMONS Issued as to Toyota Motor Corporation. (jmb) (Entered: 03/31/2025)SUMMONS
Mar 31, 2025 Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (jmb) (Entered: 03/31/2025)-
Mar 31, 2025 Additional Attachments to Main Document: AO 120 form. (Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/31/2025)-
Mar 31, 2025COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-10756162.), filed by Edward Nortrup. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US11307048, # 2 Exhibit B - US11874131, # 3 Exhibit C - CarPlay Chart 048, # 4 Exhibit D - Android Auto Chart 048, # 5 Exhibit E - CarPlay Chart 131, # 6 Exhibit F - Android Auto Chart 131, # 7 Exhibit G - 048 Notice Letter, # 8 Exhibit H - 131 Notice Letter, # 9 Supplement Summons - Toyota Motor Corporation, # 10 Supplement Summons - Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., # 11 Supplement Summons - Toyota Motor North America, Inc., # 12 Supplement Summons - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., # 13 Civil Cover Sheet, # 14 Supplement AO 120 form)(Ludwig, David) (Entered: 03/31/2025)COMPLAINT