Explore the details of the Victaulic Company v. Zurn Water LLC case under case number 3:2025cv00960 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
3:2025cv00960
Filing Date
Apr 16, 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
Victaulic Company
Brown Fox PLLC
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
Zurn Water LLC -

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
11867146US8733799B2
12423488US8646165B2
14277271US9726310B2

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 1, 2025ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Surui Qu. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 5/1/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 05/01/2025)ELECTRONIC ORDER
May 1, 2025ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin J. Kiersz. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 5/1/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 05/01/2025)ELECTRONIC ORDER
May 1, 2025ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Colin T. Kemp. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 5/1/2025) (chmb) (Entered: 05/01/2025)ELECTRONIC ORDER
Apr 30, 2025Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Surui Qu (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15465553) filed by Victaulic Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice) (Carrillo, C) (Entered: 04/30/2025)-
Apr 30, 2025Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Benjamin J. Kiersz (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15465534) filed by Victaulic Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice) (Carrillo, C) (Main Document 8 replaced to flatten on 5/1/2025) (knb). (Entered: 04/30/2025)-
Apr 30, 2025Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Colin T. Kemp (Filing fee $100; Receipt number CTXNDC-15465522) filed by Victaulic Company (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice) (Carrillo, C) (Entered: 04/30/2025)-
Apr 17, 2025NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric C Wood on behalf of Victaulic Company. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Wood, Eric) (Entered: 04/17/2025)NOTICE
Apr 16, 2025Report to Patent/Trademark Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 120 e-mailed to [email protected]. (ndt) (Entered: 04/17/2025)-
Apr 16, 2025New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ndt) (Entered: 04/17/2025)-
Apr 16, 2025ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to 1 Complaint by Plaintiff Victaulic Company. (Carrillo, C) (Entered: 04/16/2025)ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Apr 16, 2025CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Victaulic Company. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Carrillo, C) (Entered: 04/16/2025)CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS
Apr 16, 2025 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Zurn Water LLC filed by Victaulic Company. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15428910) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s), # 9 Exhibit(s), # 10 Exhibit(s)) (Carrillo, C) (Entered: 04/16/2025)COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND