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Near Field Electronics LLC v. Zumiez Inc. - 4:26-cv-00886

Near Field Electronics LLC v. Zumiez Inc. (Case No. 4:26-cv-00886), filed on Jul 20, 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-00886
Filing Date
Jul 20, 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
Near Field Electronics LLC -
Zumiez Inc. -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

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Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Summons issued as to Zumiez Inc. (mmc) (Entered: 07/20/2026)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Case assigned to District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III. (mmc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026Case: 4:26-cv-00886-RWS Near Field Electronics LLC v. Zumiez 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. (mmc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Near Field Electronics LLC. (mmc)PACER Document
Jul 20, 2026COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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 Zumiez Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXEDC-11675980.), 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