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Local Interest, LLC v. Costco Wholesale Corporation - 2:26-cv-00265

Local Interest, LLC v. Costco Wholesale Corporation (Case No. 2:26-cv-00265), filed on Mar 31, 2026 in the District Court, E.D. Texas 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
2:26-cv-00265
Filing Date
Mar 31, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
Local Interest, LLC -
Costco Wholesale Corporation -

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
-US7532899B2
-US8774834B2

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 31, 2026COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Costco Wholesale Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11456378.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,532,899, # 2 Exhibit B. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,774,834, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)PACER Document
Mar 31, 2026Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)PACER Document
Mar 31, 2026Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1(a)(1) Disclosure Statement filed by Local Interest, LLC (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)PACER Document
Mar 31, 2026COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Costco Wholesale Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11456378.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,532,899, # 2 Exhibit B. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,774,834, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)Attachment
Mar 31, 2026COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Costco Wholesale Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11456378.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,532,899, # 2 Exhibit B. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,774,834, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)Attachment
Mar 31, 2026COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Costco Wholesale Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11456378.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,532,899, # 2 Exhibit B. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,774,834, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)Attachment
Mar 31, 2026COMPLAINT For Patent Infringement against Costco Wholesale Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11456378.), filed by Local Interest, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,532,899, # 2 Exhibit B. Evidence of Use Regarding Infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,774,834, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Additional Attachment(s) Proposed Summons) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 03/31/2026)Attachment