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Vortical Systems LLC v. DroneDeploy, Inc. - 1:26-cv-00040

Vortical Systems LLC v. DroneDeploy, Inc. (Case No. 1:26-cv-00040), filed on Jan 14, 2026 in the District Court, D. Delaware involving patent infringement. This case involves patent infringement claims between the parties. Explore details about the litigants, key filings, and major docket updates.

Case Details

Case Number
1:26-cv-00040
Filing Date
Jan 14, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, D. Delaware
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
DroneDeploy, Inc. -
Vortical Systems LLC -

Patents Involved

There is a single patent involved in this case.

Application NumberPatent Number
-US7231294B2

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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Jan 14, 2026Summons Issued as to DroneDeploy, Inc. on 1/14/2026. (oam) (Entered: 01/14/2026)PACER Document
Jan 14, 2026Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (oam) (Entered: 01/14/2026)PACER Document
Jan 14, 2026Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,231,294. (oam) (Entered: 01/14/2026)PACER Document
Jan 14, 2026Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (oam) (Entered: 01/14/2026)PACER Document
Jan 14, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against DroneDeploy, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4876856) - filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Notice of Related Cases) # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (oam). (Entered: 01/14/2026)PACER Document
Jan 14, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against DroneDeploy, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4876856) - filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Notice of Related Cases) # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (oam). (Entered: 01/14/2026)Attachment
Jan 14, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against DroneDeploy, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4876856) - filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Notice of Related Cases) # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (oam). (Entered: 01/14/2026)Attachment
Jan 14, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against DroneDeploy, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4876856) - filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Notice of Related Cases) # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (oam). (Entered: 01/14/2026)Attachment
Jan 14, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against DroneDeploy, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4876856) - filed by Vortical Systems LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Notice of Related Cases) # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (oam). (Entered: 01/14/2026)Attachment