Kaneka Corporation v. Danimer Scientific LLC - 1:26-cv-00243

Kaneka Corporation v. Danimer Scientific LLC (Case No. 1:26-cv-00243), filed on Mar 6, 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-00243
Filing Date
Mar 6, 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
Kaneka Corporation -
Danimer Scientific LLC -

Patents Involved

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
-US9475934B2
-US10030117B2

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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Mar 9, 2026Summons Issued as to Danimer Scientific LLC on 3/9/2026; Teknor Apex Company on 3/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued, Teknor Apex Company)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 6, 2026Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Kaneka Corporation for Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. - filed by Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc., Kaneka Corporation. (jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 6, 2026Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,475,934; 10,030,117. (jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 6, 2026Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 9, 2026SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc..Teknor Apex Company served on 3/9/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 9, 2026SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc..Danimer Scientific LLC served on 3/9/2026, answer due 3/30/2026. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 03/09/2026)PACER Document
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment
Mar 6, 2026COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Danimer Scientific LLC, Teknor Apex Company (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4917326) - filed by Kaneka Corporation, Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 03/09/2026)Attachment