Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. v. Green Thumb Industries Inc. - 1:26-cv-09962

Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. v. Green Thumb Industries Inc. (Case No. 1:26-cv-09962), filed on Aug 18, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. Illinois 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-09962
Filing Date
Aug 18, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, N.D. Illinois
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. -
Green Thumb Industries Inc. -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

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Aug 18, 2026NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. (Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026PLAINTIFF'S LOCAL RULE 3.4 NOTICE OF CLAIMS INVOLVING PATENT by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. (Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. by Dale Chang (Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. by Sarah Wang (Wang, Sarah) (Entered: 08/18/2026)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 18, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by Gene Pool Technologies, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-25545653. (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 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chang, Dale) (Entered: 08/18/2026)Attachment
Aug 19, 2026CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Young B. Kim. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (mam, )PACER Document
Aug 19, 2026CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (mam, )PACER Document
Aug 19, 2026MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Gene Pool Technologies, Inc. by Ryan Rodney Owens; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-25547202. (Owens, Ryan) (Entered: 08/19/2026)PACER Document