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Near Field Electronics LLC v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. - 4:26-cv-00881

Near Field Electronics LLC v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Case No. 4:26-cv-00881), filed on Jul 17, 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
4:26-cv-00881
Filing Date
Jul 17, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
Copyright

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
Near Field Electronics LLC -
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

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Jul 20, 2026Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 emailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Summons issued as to Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (rpc) (Entered: 07/20/2026)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Case assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (rpc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Case: Near Field Electronics LLC v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was filed on 7/20/2026 and assigned to Judge Schroeder. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (rpc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Near Field Electronics LLC. (rpc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675543.), filed by Near Field Electronics LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit B-1, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit C-1, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit D-1, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit E-1, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment) (Counsel is reminded to file form required by LR CV-4(a).)(Beaty, Trevor) (Entered: 07/20/2026)Attachment